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Survey Names America's 8 Best Lakes
In an effort to find out what the best lakes across the United States are, USA Today conducted a survey to allow travelers to weigh in on the subject. The poll generated over 5,000 votes on Twitter and Facebook, and named Lake Tahoe as America's best lake.The survey listed 15 finalists, chosen by regional magazine editors.
Says Laura Bly of USA Today, "While we took some heat for ignoring the five Great Lakes, our intention was to spotlight some of the USA's smaller, less famous summer getaways."
However, even Lake Tahoe nominator Peter Fish of Sunset admits the destination is already loved by many. According to him, this lake, which straddles the California-Nevada border "draws a gazillion" tourists on weekends who use it as a summer escape.
Michigan's Lake Charlevoix was runner up, followed by Alabama's Lake Martin, Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks and North Carolina's Lake Lure. There were also many votes for New York's Blue Mountain Lake, New Hampshire's Newfound Lake and Washington's Lake Crescent.
What's your favorite lake in the United States?
Gallery: America's Best Lakes
[Above image via Sascha Bruck; Gallery images via Big Stock, Mwanner, Kiwiowner, Lake Martin Voice, Kms5333]
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Larry Paul Aug 14th 2012 10:16AM
I grew up on Lake Charlevoix..it's a beautiful summer lake; but..I can remember a winter when I skated accross it (2 miles from N to S shore) and it was smooth as glass.