Not sure which beach in Oregon to visit this summer? There are many options, depending on the time you have and your budget!

Rhode Island is one of the most underrated states, especially when you consider the majesty of breathtaking beaches like this well-kept secret spot.

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Mammoth Lakes is a scenic mountain town with year-round outdoor adventure in the Eastern Sierra, from fishing on the lake ... claims to fame is the Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve.

From Cape Cod's windswept dunes to Florida's sugar-sand strands ... their bliss along New England's storied summer colonies: Newport, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, to name a few.

For nature lovers, White Sands National Park (where you can sled down gypsum sand dunes) is 3.5 hours away ... Reachable by ferry from Point Judith and Newport, Rhode Island; Montauk, New York ...

The first beach access at Whitefish Dunes State Park – the one that allows people with disabilities to get to the popular ...

You can do all of these new things in one day, but why not make a weekend of it and fit in some of your old favorites, too?

Find a camp that specializes in swimming, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, rowing or sailing or sign your kid up for a ...

There are many small towns in Michigan, but these six stood out to readers on USA TODAY's Readers' Choice Awards. Here's what ...