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6. Flathead Lake, Montana
You’ll find Flathead Lake nestled in the Flathead Valley in northwest Montana. To the east, you’ll see the mighty Mission Mountains, and to the west, the stunning Salish Mountains. Due to an exceptionally mild climate for a place so far inland and north, you will also find fruit orchards in the surrounding area and vineyards, and vineyards to the west.
Flathead is reported to be the officially largest natural freshwater lake just west of the Mississippi. The water is crystalline here and the locals claim there’s even a resident Flathead Lake Monster. According to some reports, the creature could be a close cousin of the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Still, most travelers say you’re more likely to see wild horses and other wildlife roaming the state park.
7. Hanging Lake, Colorado
This turquoise gem is situated in Glenwood Canyon, roughly seven miles east of popular Glenwood Springs. More specifically, this waterfall-fed lake is located along the very edge of noteworthy Glenwood Canyon Cliffs. It’s the big payoff at the end of one of the state’s most well-known hikes (which currently requires a permit). The 1.2-mile trail is both steep and rocky but eventually leads to a newer boardwalk that was built to protect the now-fragile lake ecosystem and travertine bed, created over the millennia by various mineral deposits. Swimming in the lake itself is not permitted but a brief detour off the trail will take you to popular Spouting Rock, where a waterfall is available to cool any and all hot, sweaty hikers.
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