USA Today's 10Best list of lakes for water sports put one within driving distance of Augusta in the crown No. 1 spot. What makes it special?

Over 600 readers sent in their nominations for Michigan’s Best Inland Lake, with over 140 individual lakes nominated. We were looking specifically for lakes with public access, and no Great Lakes.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed 2026 budget includes cuts to city lake operations, which would reduce access to Lake Murray and Lake Miramar from seven days a week to just weekends.