23 spectacular lakes in America, you have never known

Turquoise lagoons, alpine pools and secret shores are waiting.


Of course, you have probably heard about-or even the most popular lakes in America, such as Michigan Lake or Tahoe Lake. But this great and beautiful country contains as many underestimated gems who deserve to explore. From a jade green lagoon in the Colorado alpine forests at a quiet fishing location in Kentucky, here are the most struck lakes in the hidden jaw in your own yard. And for more oasis, check the21 swimming holes so magical, you will not believe that they are in the United States.

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Lake Jocassee, South Carolina

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To access Jocassee Lake, you will need to start from Devils Fork State Park in Salem. Whether you are incamping, Glamping or luxury cottage, the park offers many places to make your basebase. While Jocasse Lake is massive (7,500 acres, to be exact), much of its shore is underdeveloped. Its crispy and clean water is fed by cascading rivers of the Appalachian mountains.

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Blue lakes, Colorado

A hiker above lower Blue Lake near Ouray Colorado
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The blue lakes, with their meadows covered with wildflowers, of the blue water of teal and the snow kissing mountains, remind the Glacier National Park or the bells Marrones. There is blue blue lake and lower blue lake, and access requires either a painful hike through Mount. Sneffels Wilderness area. For adventurer travelers however, it's hard to beat the view, especially during the autumn months when the fields of Aspen trees are chant in gold nuances.

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Bear Asleep Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
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Asleep Bear National Lakeshore Dunes represents 35 miles from the wind swept along Lake Michigan and has a 450 feet bluffing that you can scale, if you pay attention. Many travelers visiting the sleepy bear dunes will choose to do the city of crossing their home base. With its cherry orchards, its vineyards and its renowned catering sites, it is an ideal holiday town to explore this part of the lower peninsula. And for more seafront avoid at your fingertips, check the17 amazing islands that Americans are allowed to visit now.

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Moosehead Lake, Maine

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Maine does not lack beautiful coastal beaches and wooded swimming holes. Moosehead Lake, the largest in the state, is the source of the Kennebec River and is surrounded by lush forests in the uplands of Maine. Known for rafting, fishing and observation of moose is the ideal place for camping and eco-tourism.

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Fallen Leaf Lake, California

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While the masses flock to Lake Tahoe, Lake Fallen Leaf is in a good mood under the radar. Just a mile from Lake Tahoe, this hidden dive is hidden in the mountains ofEldorado National ForestNear the California-Nevada border. It is worth exploring not only for breathtaking landscapes, but also for the excellent hiking trails and the waterfall cascade of serene waterfall leaves.

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Lake Kekekabic, Minnesota

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Minnesota can be the country of 10,000 lakes, but Kekekabic Lake in theWATER OF LIMITS WILDERNESS CANOE REGION is an exceptional. Although Canada is currently closed to US travelers, you can always paddle or hike around the 150 miles of water along the international border. With thousands of campsites, this northern region of Minnesota Remote and underdeveloped is an ideal place for a rustic trip. And for more remote escapes, check out the50 beautiful outdoor places in the United States you should visit.

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Sunapee Lake, New Hampshire

Lake Sunapee is located within Sullivan County and Merrimack County in western New Hampshire, the United States. It is the fifth-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire.
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A gem of the Lake New Hampshire region, Lake Sunaee offers something for each type of traveler. Kayak and water sports reign supreme, but adventurers can also increase the upper Valley of Appalachian. Meanwhile, cultural vultures will love pricking around thepicturesque city From Hanover-Home to Dartmouth College-Navigation for Arts and Antiques and explore the many orchards and ciders of the surrounding apple.

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Lake Pendaison, Colorado

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Imagine a scene fromJurassic Park: A green oasis jade with integrated waterfalls in a steep canyon. That's exactly what we look like a suspended lake. To access the magic lake, visitors must walk on the three-mile loop of Glenwood Springs in Glenwood Canyon, but the trek is well worth the effort of a refreshing plunge at the end. While you are there, you can swim and even walk behind rock falls. And for more glorious waterfalls, check the15 cascades so magical that you will not believe that they are in the American state

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Lake Crescent, Washington

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There is a lot of reasons to visit the Olympic National Park: The Hoh Tropical Forest, part of the Pacific and Peaceful Escarped Coast Crescent Lake. The whole lake is located inside theNational ParkAnd he is known for his exceptional turquoise, translucent water. There is a handful of family tracks around the lake such as the Railway Spruce Trail and Pyramid Mountain Trail. If you visit during the summer months, make sure to visit Marymere Falls or jump in Devils Punch Bowl.

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Crasek Lake, Kentucky

Dramatic evening light from along the lush shoreline of Cranks Creek Lake in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky
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This 219-acre tank on the Martins River fork is located in Harlan County, Kentucky, near the border with the state of Virginia. Boat walks at a reduced speed is allowed, but Creek cranks is the most popular for fishing in calm waters, where you will find everything from the rainbow trout and a large mouth bass.

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Priest Lake, Idaho

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Renowned to be the jewel of the Idaho crown, Priest Lake is one of thosewonderful landscapes You would like you would discuss earlier. Located at the northern tip of Idaho Panhandle, Priest Lake extends almost to the Canadian border. The lake is powered by the Selkirk mountain streams, which represent the waters, serious blue seriously dazzling, as well as the abundance of natural toboggans for people to dive.

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Big Bear Lake, California

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Big Bear Lake is both the name of a lake and the city it is called in Southern California. Located just 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Big Bear is bordered by the National Forest of San Bernardino, with its rugged and picturesque vertices. Big Bear Lake is the centerpiece of this seaside city, which is favorite among hikers, boaters and skiers (yes, even in Southern California).

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Walden Pond, Massachusetts

Walden Pond is a lake in Concord, Massachusetts in the United States. The writer, transcendentalist, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau lived on the northern shore of the pond for two years starting in the summer of 1845. His account of the experience was recorded in Walden; or, Life in the Woods, and made the pond famous.
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You may remember the name of Walden PondHenry David Thoreauof transcendental book,Walden. It was written during the life time of the American writer near Walden Pond, surrounded by nature, in Concord, Massachusetts. Located in the state of Walden Pond resemble about 20 miles from Boston, the glacial lake is covered in fire colors during the autumn and has a replica of the cabin where Thoreau has lived and written.

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Beaver Lake, Arkansas

Beaver Lake, in Arkansas
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Known for its limestone cliffs,Natural CavesAnd nearly 500 miles of coastline, Beaver Lake attracts tourists to north-west of Arkansas for fishing, hiking, bird watching and boating. This artificial tank is located just beyond Eureka Springs, a small crispy holiday town in the Ozark Mountains, where you can bed for the night in one of the many of the regionTreehouse chalets.

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Chelan Lake, Washington

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An Oenophilian dream, Chelan Lake is at the heart of a wine and green region is one of Washington wine designated Americans. The shores of Lake Chelan are neighboring vineyards and tasting rooms, you can spend your days swimming, sailing and fishing, followed by a wine tasting and exploring the cozy, artistic chelante city to offer .

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Lake Martin, Alabama

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Covering more than 40,000 acres between the two Birmingham and Montgomery, this huge lake contains several large islands, a lighthouse, a golf course, and more particularly, Chimney Rock, a 60-foot high training and one of the places The most picturesque in the region. Throughout the year, Lake Martin welcomes sailing clubs, jazz festivals and other activities for all tastes.

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Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia

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Although it is technically a tank, Smith Mountain Lake is often called the Blue Ridge Mountains jewel. It is one of the largest freshwater organisms in the state of Virginia and a fantastic Mudio-Atlantic Lake getaway, close to Roanoke and Lynchburg. It even makes an easy excursion of Washington, DC and Richmond. Around the lake is Smith Mountain Lake State Park, a paradise for swimming, fishing and canoeing. And for more charming hamlets, check out the17 Best Secret Beach Cities in America.

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Williams Lake, New Mexico

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When you think of the new Mexican landscape, your mind probably associate images of deserts and sand dunes rather than alpine lakes. But again, you have probably never heard of Williams Lake. It is located in the Cristo Sangre Mountains near Taos, and to access visitors must trek along a four-mile course. It is one of the most picturesque places in the state, and even if you visit in summer, you will find Williams Lake surrounded by snow coated peaks.

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Winnipesaukee Lake, New Hampshire

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Sitting on the foothills of the white mountains, the crystalline water of Lake Winnipesaukee reflects the dominant edges above it. Many outdoor enthusiasts adventure in the 365 islands around the camping lake or an isolated retreat in nature. There is also a handful of adorable cities that duplicate the shore 200 miles, including Wolfeboro, Center Harbor, Alton and Laconia.

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Dale Hollow Lake, Tennessee

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park in Kentucky, USA
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This tank is bordered by theCumberlandandRiver, right on the line of Kentucky-Tennessee. There is a handful of stations around the lake, asMary Ray Oaken LodgeAnd for travelers who prefer a more outdoor experience, there are campgrounds, including those of Geiger Island, which was historically used as a boy scout campsite. Fishing is particularly fruitful on Dale's Hollow Lake, especially for low milling.

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Echo lake, maine

The beach at Echo Lake in Maine's Acadia National Park
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Located on the west side of Mount Desert Island, Echo Lake Beach is one of the strengths of Acadia National Park. Because Echo Lake is a fresh water, it is much more temperate and comfortable for swimming than the frigid Atlantic Ocean. The lake is adjacent to the escarped cliffs of Beech Mountain, so you can pass the morning hike before cooling into the water.

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Lake Deep Creek, Maryland

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Covering nearly 70 miles of shoreline in Maryland, Lake Deep Creek is an ideal destination of the year. While water sports and rafting are the main ones of summer, during the fall, the entire zone sparkles with a kaleidoscope of the autumn foliage. And during the snowy winter, skiers and snowboarders head forResort, which embraces the edge of Deep Creek.

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Rock Lake Table, Missouri

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Located in southwestern Missouri's Ozark Mountains - just a quick trip from Branson-Table Rock Lake is one of the best fishing spots in the state. The avid fishermen throw their lines to catch the bass, the Bluegill and the shore and boat paddlefish. For homeowners, there is also hiking and cycling on the trails around the lake, as well as many spots for swimming. In the evening, do not miss the spectacular sunset of theOzarks Chapel At the Big Cedar Lodge, which is at the top of a hill overlooking the twisted creeks of the lake. And for more surprising plates destinations, consult the13 secret islands in the United States, you never knew how to exist.


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