
Discover your perfect lake escape
I’m on a mission to visit every lake I write about, because first-hand experience is the difference between a guide and a listicle.
Four ways in
Trip planning
Where to start, when to go, and what it actually costs.
Family lake travel
The trips that work with kids in tow — and the ones that don't.
Kid-friendly lakes
Shallow entries, real beaches, and somewhere to eat afterwards.
Destinations by region
Midwest, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest — and beyond.
If you love both adventure and downtime, crave travel that brings people closer, and want expert help without the pressure — I’m your girl.
The guides here are free. When you want someone to actually book it — the cabin, the boat, the three-generation logistics — that is the day job at A Burke Trip.




