12 Most Beautiful Lakes in the United States

[Callalily]

Unfortunately, I haven't been to any of these lakes.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/americas-most-beautiful-lakes?did=779802-20220515&utm_campaign=just-in_newsletter&utm_source=travelandleisure.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=051522&cid=779802&mid=87337803602&lctg=34352203

[2naSalit]

1. I've been to a few of them.

They are beautiful.

[bluedigger]

2. I guess they've never been to Maine.

You can find all ten there. 👍

[barbaraann]

3. Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg not on the list???

Teehee.

[mitch96]

4. I've been to the three in the north west..Crater lake is AMAZING.. so clear..

Superior and Lake George ain't too shabby either...
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[lastlib]

5. The Old Man of Crater Lake is really cool!

[mitch96]

6. I thought it was interesting that there is no water flow into or out of the crater. It's all

snow/rain in and evaporation out. The day I was there the visibility was 140' and blue as can be...
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[Zambero]

7. Has only frozen over twice in recorded history

Most recently in 1949. The sheer depth and associated heat-retention nearly always keep surface temperatures above freezing.

[mitch96]

8. Neat info. I follow a Dutch woman traveling around the world on motorcycle

By trade she is a geologist and is quick to point out all thing of interest relating to geology..
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[LNM]

9. I'd take Lake Powell off the list

and add Lake McDonald in Glacier NP.