Lonely Planet
The Best Lake Vacations in the USA
There are few experiences that feel as spectacularly "summer" as sitting on a dock. We love these lakes for swimming, kayaking, sunning and golden hour docktails.
bald eagles rule the roost
“Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife preserve operated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, encompassing part of the Montezuma Swamp at the north end of Cayuga Lake. The 10,004-acre (40.48 km2) preserve is composed of swamps, pools and channels and is a stopping point for…”