Major land uses today, which need to be harmonized with nature conservation, are tourism, commercial and recreational fishing and boating.

UNESCO: Biosphere Reserve Information

Keep the folklore-worthy family memories coming at the on-site Gold Mine Arcade, where you'll find games for all ages like pool, air hockey, racing, and skee-ball, nearby fishing and boating.

BBC: Daily deal: Legendary family waterpark getaway

We are now able to go fishing, boating and camping, attend concerts, visit kids and grandkids, go to movies, go shopping, walk the dogs.

CNN: The key to fitness? Schedule it in

The two-night package includes a cooking class, hiking, boating, yoga, fishing and a choice of any current New York Times bestseller (no, not an e-book).

BBC: Take a holiday from technology

When a machine goes under, very little high-octane racing fuel gets into lakes, which are used all summer for swimming, fishing and boating, Mr. McPheeters said.

WSJ: Snowmobile Riders Race Over Water on Minnesota Lakes

Fun old-fashioned activities like boating, indoor and outdoor tennis, and fishing remain popular, Booth said.

FORBES: Tuxedo Park, Tuxedo Park, New York

In the summer, there's horseback riding, arranged through stables located on JPL's grounds, fishing, boating, hiking, tennis, and bicycling.

FORBES: Rocky Mountain High, Canadian-Style