Best Lake Vacations in the U.S.

"An ecological comeback story whose north shore supports rich birdlife; Ohio's Lake Erie Birding Trail stretches more than 300 miles between Toledo and Conneaut and passes marshes, estuaries, and lakefront woodlands where nearly 400 bird species have been recorded since restoration efforts began after mid-20th-century pollution problems." - 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