Lake vs. Beach

For many people, a lake vacation is a back-up plan put into effect in late spring when their hopes for a trip to the beach fall flat for lack of time or funds. But planning for a trip to the lake now just might benefit your health, as well as your wallet. We’ve rounded up a few reasons why the best spot for your next vacation might be close to home.

Sandy ocean shores are supposed to be the picture of blissful relaxation; however, science suggests the average vacationer has less to fear from the environment at the lake than the beach.