Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Texas

Think you can catch a fish that weighs the same as 15 packages of bacon? (fun fact: store-packaged bacon weighs approximately one pound. The more you know!) Then try your best to set a new lake record for largemouth bass, which is currently set at whopping 14.07 pounds! Not an angler? The 29,000-acre Roberts Lake has plenty of room for lots of other activities such as paddle boarding, fishing and boating. Great for land lovers as well, the 20-mile multi use Greenbelt Corridor allows guests to enjoy biking, hiking and horseback riding too. Whew all that activity can be tiring! Take a moment to sit back and just absorb all the beauty and there’s a good chance you glance upon some of the 229 bird species soaring around the park - maybe even a bald eagle if you’re lucky. As the day comes to a close, be sure to stay for the pastel-colored breathtaking sunsets on the lake!