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Fun Wildlife Family Activity at Your Lake – Can You Find These Animals?

Time spent on the lake provides priceless entertainment and education for those searching for fun wildlife near the water. For an engaging family activity, see if you can spot any of the animals on our fun wildlife lake list. Cows While cows are normally found grazing fields near small ponds they are occasionally spotted on larger lakes. This particular cow was spotted on Logan Martin Lake in July of 2016. Cows are the largest domesticated mammalia. Bullfrogs Bullfrogs are amphibians. They eat creepy, crawly bugs but are not dangerous to larger species. These creatures of land and water live in lakes, slow streams and ponds. The bullfrog…

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Healing Water for Lake Lovers – Aquatic Sports for Therapy

Those who love the lake know they feel physically and mentally rejuvenated after spending time near healing water. The healing power of water is utilized by numerous groups across the country for therapy. Veterans, cancer patients and those with special needs are among the focus groups using lakes and rivers for therapy. The Healing Wild  Despite technological advancements increasing the time we spend indoors, we are still innately connected to the natural world. Open Sky Wilderness Therapy, an organization who uses nature to aid struggling families and adolescents, explains that since the beginning of time “people have gone to the wilderness to seek vision,…

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Lake Toys for Family Fun in 2016

Lake lovers can find summer fun in numerous ways with lake toys. Modern technology allows for a variety of lake toys ranging in price, style and size. From boating, fishing, and skiing to inflatable water parks there are lake toys for everyone on the water. Inflatable Pontoon Slide  Kids and adults of all ages can enjoy the fun of sliding into the lake from their boat. These inflatable slides come with turbo air pumps and are easily attached to the side of your pontoon for hours of floating fun. For more information and pricing click here. Giant Water Mats Whether you are interesting…

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Fun Tech Gadgets for the Lake

In the 21st century technology is heavily relied upon, even at the lake. For those that love technology and the water, there are many gadgets that are fun to use by, or on, the lake. This article has useful information regarding tech world must-haves for outdoor enjoyment. Go-Pro These waterproof cameras allow users to take still pictures or videos of fishing trips, swimming fun and boating. They are even capable of capturing scenes under the surface of the water. Photographers love the variety of ways to capture art in places where a camera typically cannot go. The pictures and video are easy…

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Growth at Lake Keowee: The Cliffs to See Expansion

One luxury community, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, is expanding its waterfront homes on Lake Keowee. Currently, The Cliffs is comprised of seven luxury communities which encompass nearly 2,000 acres in the mountain and lake region of the Carolinas’ western boarders. The Landing The area sectioned off for construction is the future site of The Landing, a 600-acre community which will feature 37 new homes, and a clubhouse. Of these new homes, 31 will be located directly on the lake. Additionally, the new clubhouse will boast a restaurant, bar, meeting rooms and a Wellness Center with numerous amenities for patrons…

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Online Spotlight: Lake-Link: “Beyond The Water”

    The Midwest’s largest site dedicated to fishing! Lake-Link provides fishing reports, topographical maps, a lake database and message boards and much more! Additionally, the site features articles, fishing tips and tactics, moon charts.  Outdoor enthusiasts from New York to the Dakotas have a valuable resource in Lake-Link, a website with everything from fish reports and boating equipment bargains, to forums on camping and archery. This site also allows anglers to buy discount bear bait online (Lake-Link’s tagline is “Beyond the Water.”) Lake-Link offers visitors customized outdoor information and resources across 12 states from the eastern seaboard to the…

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6 Reasons to Own a Swimming Pool at the Lake

You can feel it; the weather is warm and you are getting the itch to swim. Your entire family is ready to splash away their days in the sun. Healthier Lifestyle There are many families that purchase a pool for family fun; however, an amazing benefit of a swimming pool is the fitness that automatically comes with the fun. Families that have a pool are getting much more exercise than those families that do not have one. This offers an overall wellness for the body. Some great exercises that can be done in a pool are water walking, water jogging…

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5 Reasons You Might Be From Lake Norman

Lake Norman, often referred to as “North Carolina’s Inland Sea,” is located only 20 miles north of Charlotte. This body of water boasts more than 32,000 acres and 520 miles of shoreline, making it a regional marvel, one you are lucky to call home. As a native, these Lake Norman-life facts will are sure to hit home. Culture is easy to come by. Aside from typical lake activities like boating, swimming and skiing, you love that you can feed your cultural side without driving to the city (although it’s only a quick trip by car.) To admire local art, head…

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You May Be From Smith Mountain Lake If…

Smith Mountain Lake, referred to by locals as “SML,” is a reservoir boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline in the Roanoke Region of Virginia. The lake, which encompasses more than 20,000 acres, is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in the rural southern part of the state. You may be from Smith Mountain if you love the lake for its character, stunning scenery, and ability to make any day extraordinary. And if the following list seems all too familiar, you are definitely from Smith Mountain Lake. The area is rural but still connected to civilization. Perhaps the best part…