The U.S. is home to some seriously spectacular lakes, but the most famous tend to get overcrowded with visitors. Head to one of these gems instead.

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Tucked away in the northwestern corner of South Carolina lies a natural paradise so magnificent it seems almost criminal that it doesn’t have its own reality show. Devils Fork State Park in Salem ...

There’s a place in Salem, South Carolina where the name might suggest hellfire but delivers pure heaven instead. Devils Fork State Park is the kind of natural paradise that makes you wonder if you’ve ...

Lake Jocassee, a 7,500-acre reservoir in South Carolina, is known for its clear waters and undeveloped shoreline. Fed by waterfalls and mountain streams, the lake offers activities like boat tours and ...

Here’s everything to know about visiting Lake Jocassee. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular ...

Ocean views often get the glory. But lakes offer some of the most picturesque natural landscapes in the US. From nature preserves to mist-shrouded mountains, lush forests and turquoise lagoons, these ...

LAKE JOCASSEE (FOX Carolina) - A bear, a jet skier, and a wakeboarder go to the lake... It sounds like the setup for a punchline, but it was a real sight in the Upstate. Tiffany Priest, who caught the ...

It’s arguably the most exclusive lake in the Upstate, with just 37 homes and public access available only through a state park. Now a rare residential listing has become available on Lake Jocassee. A ...

Loons bobbed on the early morning ripples as our pontoon boat sped across the open waters of Lake Jocassee, South Carolina. “First loon!” someone exclaimed gleefully, but otherwise we ignored them. At ...

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