most beautiful lakes in the united states
Best Lakeside Vacations in the US: Lake Tahoe, Nevada/California. Lake Tahoe (creative commons/rumolay). Arguably one of the most beautiful lakes in the U.S., Tahoe shifts in waves from Caribbean to Alpine hues as it carves a deep hole in the Sierra Nevada.
Best Lakeside Vacations in the US: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Lake of the Ozarks (creative commons/John Picken). The serpentine Lake of the Ozarks, nestled amid the rolling hills of Central Missouri, has long been a favorite getaway for residents of America's Heartland.
Best Lakeside Vacations in the US: Redfish Lake, Idaho. Redfish Lake (creative commons/Recovering Vagabond). Tucked away in the heart of Idaho's Sawtooth Range is Redfish Lake, a place for foot-dipping, fly-fishing, and boat-tripping.