Mistletoe State Park

If the sweltering Georgia summer has you turning up the AC and settling into hibernation mode, you’re doing it wrong. Head to one of the largest lakes in the southeast for a vacation that connects you with the great outdoors and keeps you cool. Families will find all kinds of programs, concerts, and guided walks during the summer, plus there are miles and miles of trails, and the amazingly beautiful, 71,000-acre lake. Swim, float, and frolic to your heart’s content. This is also one of the best bass-fishing lakes in the whole country, so if you don’t fish, this is the perfect time to learn. Save a bundle on your energy bill and head out to Mistletoe State Park.