Lake Village sits right on the shores of Lake Chicot, which is not only the largest natural lake in Arkansas but also the largest oxbow lake in all of North America. Luie Boone hears “largest” and immediately assumes this lake was personally designed for dramatic walks and serious reflection. An oxbow lake forms when a river changes course and leaves behind a curved body of water, and in this case Lake Chicot used to be part of the Mississippi River itself. Luie Boone finds t

Dogs can’t wait to leave their pawprints all over Lake Placid, New York—and honestly, who can blame them? This Adirondack gem is one of the most dog‑friendly destinations in the Northeast, offering the perfect mix of mountain adventure and small‑town charm for anyone traveling with a furry companion. The village embraces pups almost everywhere you go, making it wonderfully easy to include your dog in nearly every part of your trip.