While the lake is said to have been discovered in 1905 by a 13-year-old boy named Ben Sands, the surrounding caverns were used by the Cherokee, and 20,000-year-old jaguar tracks were also found there.
The phrase "island getaway" isn't exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Midwest, but this Iowan ...
Campground reservations for the 2026 season on the Blue Ridge Parkway are now available, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to plan ...