The 12 Most Beautiful Lakes In The United States

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.

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