Best Lake Vacations in the U.S.

"A dramatic red-rock reservoir created by Glen Canyon Dam, stretching nearly 200 miles into southern Utah with more than 90 side canyons — it's ideal for houseboating in a desert-wilderness setting where you often will be the only boat in a side canyon; the lake has also been a popular film location." - Joe Yogerst Joe Yogerst Joe Yogerst is a writer, editor, and photographer with over three decades of experience covering travel. His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Time, and he has worked on more than 40 books for National Geographic. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines