We all know California’s staples – San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, among a select few other trendy treasures along the coast. The Golden State has sure made a name for itself in recent years, finding itself on the wrong side of headlines in many cases. While locals have been up in arms over major …

Sometimes lakes are viewed as a ‘poor man’s beach’, but not every inland body of water is a murky brown abyss. In some cases, lakes are actually even prettier than the ocean, especially during the fall season when tree lines pop in a variety of vibrant reds, golds, and oranges. While palm trees are typically …