9 Most Beautiful Lakes in the United States

1. Crater Lake, Oregon

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2. Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada

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3. Glacier National Park, Montana

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4. Lake Powell, Arizona/Utah

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5. Lake Louise, Alaska

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6. Lake Michigan, Michigan

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7. Lake Champlain, New York/Vermont

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8. Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming

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9. Lake George, New York

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