5 beautiful lakes ideal for vacation in the US

27/08/2013

If crowded beaches or luxurious big cities make you feel bored, then the stunningly beautiful lakes below will suggest you a wonderful vacation.

Running Paradise in Idaho

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Running and biking trails along Lake Coeur d'Alene.Photo: idahobyways

If you love running, come to Coeur d'Alene resort located in Idaho, USA. With its unique geographical structure, this lake area is very suitable and brings a lot of inspiration with long routes for running and cycling, next to the clear, gentle lake water.

Enjoy winter sports at Lake Tahoe

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Skiing on Heavenly Mountain.Photo: onlinedebate

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, located between California and Nevada, USA. It is a popular destination for skiing and other winter sports. Visitors can take a relaxing stroll along snow-covered forest paths, warm up by a fire at a lakeside cafe, or take a cable car to the top of Heavenly Mountain, where they can enjoy panoramic views of the lake basin and the majestic snow-capped landscape.

Explore the wild nature in Alaska

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Kayaking on Lake Clark.Photo: switchbacktravel

The only way to reach Alaska’s remote Lake Clark is by hiking through the woods, dog sledding, or flying in a seaplane. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, arctic forests, and clear rivers, Lake Clark is quintessential Alaska. Popular recreational activities include fishing, kayaking and wildlife viewing, lakeside hikes, and camping. The local community of Port Alsworth (population 159) offers kayak rentals, equipment, guided tours, a visitor center, post office, and lodging.

Underwater world in Oregon

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Submerged volcano in Crater Lake.Photo: Jim Layman.

Known as the deepest lake in the US and ninth deepest in the world, Oregon’s Crater Lake offers visitors an unexpected thrill: diving in a submerged volcano. Without specialized diving equipment, it’s impossible to reach the bottom of the lake. However, the shallower waters also offer many fascinating discoveries: lava formations, wild flora and fauna, large moss patches on the lake floor… If you don’t want to drag your diving gear up and down 214 m, then relax and enjoy a trip around the island near the submerged volcano crater on the Wizard Island cruise.

Horseback Riding in Montana

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Horseback riding on Flathead Lake.Photo: duderanch.org

The Flathead Lake Floating Park in western Montana is a great place to see wild horses roaming. Along the shore, Flathead Lake Lodge is a great place to learn to ride. Ride along the trails on horseback or just hang out and eat, watch a steeplechase or a whip parade. Other ranches in the Flathead Valley also offer day-long camping rides and explore the surrounding wilderness.

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