Great American Lakes

Great American Lakes celebrates more than 50 of the most spectacular lakes across the United States. With stunning photography, helpful travel tips, and ready-made road trips, it's perfect for nature, adventure, and travel enthusiasts.

Whether you're an experienced road tripper searching for your next route, a vacationer planning a weekend getaway, or an armchair explorer curious about the natural world, this book of America's most beautiful lakes is the perfect place to start. Designed as both a visual celebration and practical guide, this original volume pairs vivid photography with detailed travel notes and scenic road-trip routes that link lakes together into unforgettable journeys.

Selecting more than 50 standout lakes was no small feat. Author Stefanie Waldek carefully curated destinations from alpine basins and desert reservoirs to forest-ringed shores and Great Lake coastlines—all accessible, unforgettable, and ready to be enjoyed.

Author: Stefanie Waldek is an Upstate New York-based journalist and editor who writes about space, travel, and design, specialising in astrotourism, the polar regions, and aviation. She writes for a wide range of publications, including National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful.

Selling Points:

• America's most beautiful lakes and how to visit them
• Celebrates more than 50 of the most spectacular lakes across the United States
• With stunning photography, helpful travel tips, and ready-made road trips
• The perfect book for nature, adventure, and travel enthusiasts

200 colour illustrations