8 Most Beautiful Lakes in The US

March 01, 2024 EST By Char Dham Yatra

8. Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada

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7. Crater Lake, Oregon

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6. Lake Powell, Arizona/Utah

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5. Avalanche Lake, Montana

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4. Lake Michigan, Wisconsin

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3. Mono Lake, California

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2. Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming

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1. Flathead Lake, Montana

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