amazing us lakes for summer vacation

Wallowa Lake is located about one mile south of Joseph Oregon. Even in summer the lake is surrounded by snow tipped mountains. There is Wallowa Lake State Park on the south side of the lake along with the small houses and several small businesses. You can stay at the historic Wallowa Lake Lodge the campground or find lodging in one of many cabins on the river and among the trees. Consider riding the gondola lift to the summit of Mount Howard (8000 feet) or enjoy interesting activities such as horseback riding hiking boating swimming and fishing. You may also want to visit Old Chief Joseph gravesite at the Nez Perce National Historic Park. Wallowa Lake Oregon is a gateway to the Hells Canyon and incredible Eagle Cap wilderness.

The largest lake in GeorgiaLake Lanieris one of the best lakes for summer vacation. From a half hour to one hour from Atlanta Lake Lanier is filled with beautiful islands formed when the Buford Dam was built. Its home to a top flight hotel houseboats and campgrounds as well as about 700 miles of spectacular shoreline. You can rent anything from a small boat to a yacht or pontoon here. Enjoy the equestrian center waterpark golf courses swimming hiking and fishing. Lake Lanier has something to offer for everyone!

The longest natural lake in Washington and the 3rd deepest lake in the US Lake Chelan was formed when a glaciercarved valley flooded and its 1500 feet deep and 55 miles long. Summer sun blue skies and clear waters have made Lake Chelan of the best summervacation destinations to visit. On the southeast end of the lake theres the remote town of Stehekin which you can reach only by plane or boat. There is plenty to see and do in Stehekin so consider visiting this town too.

Known as the site of the 1932 and the 1980 Winter Olympics Lake Placid is a perfect place for both summer and winter vacation. The beauty of the lake and the surrounding Adirondack mountains is breathtaking and there are hundreds of activities to try including hiking on marked hiking trails biking golf kayaking boating and fishing. The town of Lake Placid located 21/2 miles from the lake offers luxurious and rustic accommodations and great restaurants.

Redfish Lake is located in the heart of the magnificent Sawtooth Mountain Range Idaho. The lake offers excellent canoeing boating kayaking water skiing and fishing. Moreover Redfish Lake offers crystal clear water and fantastic sandy beaches. The surrounding hills provide some of the nations most impressive granite cliffs for every mountain climber.

Located on the border of Louisiana and Texas Caddo Lake is a lake of more than 25000 acres and part of Caddo Lake State Park. Enjoy a little bass fishing or drift in a canoe among the worlds largest cypress tree forest. Caddo Lake has something to offer for each nature lover from hiking biking to horseback riding. If you are an animal lover you will enjoy seeing alligators river otters eagles owls mink and storks. Consider visiting the Starr Family State Historic site and Karnack the childhood home of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson.

Nestled amid the rolling hills of central Missouri the serpentine Lake of the Ozarks is one of the most amazing lakes for summer vacation. Its one of the largest manmade lakes in the US which was created by the Bagnell Dam in 1931. Being one of the best destinations for golf and fishing it hosts a few prestigious golf tournaments and worldclass boating. Lake of the Ozarks boasts more than 1150 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by a great number of wonderful accommodations including camping and rustic cabins. You can enjoy exploring underground caves fishing boating parasailing swimming and even shopping.

Lake Tahoe has an endless list of things to do and to see so you could spend a month there and still have a lot of things to experience. Enjoy clear blue waters magnificent mountains and vibrant nightlife. Take a paddlewheel cruise visit the old Tea House on Fannette Island or take a ride up the Heavenly Gondola and enjoy miles of beautiful scenery. Visit worldfamous Vikingsholm Castle a replica of a Scandinavian castle or go gambling at the casino. Go hiking horseback riding biking swimming or fishing. You can stay in a luxury resort or a historic rustic cottage.

Lake Havasu offers 450 miles of stunning shoreline that attracts thousands of visitors every year. The bluegreen waters of Lake Havasu sit below the breathtaking Chemehuevi Mountains and are a haven for both overnighters and day trippers. Lake Havasu State Park offers camping with electrical hookups water showers bathrooms picnic tables and a fire ring. There are three boat ramps. If youre a wildlife enthusiast you will enjoy different birds bobcat coyotes kangaroo rats rabbits ground squirrels and lizards. Some other activities include swimming fishing jet skiing and hiking. Hike Mohave Sunset Trail or head to Lake Havasu City to see the original London Bridge.

Trophy Lakes are a dream of every watersports lover. Created specifically for wakeboarders tubers and waterskiers the lakes small size and 10foot depth make them perfect for mastering a new craft. Sure a team of professionals will be with you to make sure things go as smoothly as possible. Its definitely one of the best US lakes for summer vacation.