Love the water? California is home to the No. 1 lake in the nation, according to USA Today readers.

Christian Ramirez's family reported him missing Thursday shortly before 11 a.m. PT at the Rancheria Campground near Huntington Lake. He was found around 8 a.m. Friday.

West of Lake Tahoe, just over 90 miles from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), a hidden California reservoir is open for recreation in every season. Union Valley Reservoir lies in the ...