Discover your perfect lake escape
I’m on a mission to visit every lake I write about, because first-hand experience matters.
Four ways in
Trip planning
When to book, and what a week at the lake costs.
Family lake travel
Which trips work with kids in tow, and which don't.
Kid-friendly lakes
Lakes with a shallow entry, a real beach and somewhere to eat afterwards.
Destinations by region
Midwest, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest and outside the US.
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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. If you want someone to book the trip for you, from the cabin to the boat, that is Anita’s day job at A Burke Trip.