As summer in the US takes a turn into its hottest months, we all want to cool off.
The country has lakes of all types.
While big-name lakes get all the attention, there are plenty of other places to go and cool off. These lakes are perfect for a swim.
Lake Sunapee is situated within Mount Sunapee State Park. The park area contains a beach, a boat launch, and hiking opportunities. During the fall season, the lake is ringed in a variety of colors.
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Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray filmed scenes for the movie Dirty Dancing at Lake Lure. Visitors can explore the surrounding mountains by taking a trip to the hills. The gorge and the lake can be seen from the chimney rock.
The lake from Dirty Dancing was last seen 12 years ago.
There is a freshwater Jellyfish swimming under the surface of Lake Ouachita. The clear waters of the lake are often considered the clearest in the state. You can grab a kayak and take your pick of the islands.
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The Northern Sierras are an outdoor paradise, and while most travelers visit for the mountains, the range also has great swimming spots. It's no different at LakeAlmanor. The Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Plumas National Forest are adjacent to each other and the lake-goers will be able to see the volcano. You can camp among the pines to experience the full experience.
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When people think of lakes in Utah, they tend to think of the famous Great Salt Lake or scenic Lake Powell, but there is more to the state than meets the eye. Bear Lake is referred to as the "Caribbean of the Rockies" due to its bright blue hue.
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The landscape along the way is defined by the Gunnison River. One can see the gorge from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and another hour down the road at Blue Mesa, a body of water with golden hills and rocky outcroppings. Go fishing, kayak, windsurf and more at the lake.
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Cave Run Lake is nestled among the trees of the Daniel Boone National Forest. The blue-toned water invites everyone from fishermen to boaters to swimmers to enjoy an escape from the heat, and its shores have well-groomed beaches and activities for families. The trails that ring the lake are a delight for those who want to go for a walk.
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The Rangeley Lakes area in Maine is known as a fishing hot spot. Visitors looking for a quiet respite from everyday life will be rewarded with all the peaceful outdoor time they can handle because of the swooping loops of the lake. The water at the beaches is cold.
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