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Jackson Lake

Grand Teton National Park, WY
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Fishing, Sailing
Description: Recreational lake especially favored for windsurfing and sailing.
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orcas island
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6 reviews 6 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Spend the day sitting by the shores of this majestic lake, soak up the sun, watch the clouds scurry over the mountain tops, and remember that we are pretty small in the whole scheme of things. This is a beautiful spot to watch reflections and reflect. More

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Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

To see a lake totally covered by snow is unbelievable!!! More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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130 reviews 130 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Plenty of moose and wildlife, boats for rent, hiking, trail riding, unbelievable views. Who could ask for anything more? More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

The waters is just wonderful and you just can't stop looking at it. Lovely place. Never will get tired of it. Love it. More

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Lindenhurst, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

If you want to see the Grand Tetons in a great way stop by Jackson Lake boat launch and rent one of the small motor boats nice way to spend a couple hours you can pack a lunch a couple beach chairs and stop at one of the islands.You also could rent the least expensive canoes but nothing starts a... More

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Denver, Colorado
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

We took the scenic boat tour on Jackson Lake & had a great time. Our guide was very knowledgable & the view of the Tetons from the boat is awesome. We had adults and 2 children and everyone had a great time. More

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Shingle Springs California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2010
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Signal Mountain campgrounds were still open in early October. Due to smaller crowds, we got a campsite with spectacular views of the Tetons. The location is convenient to Jenny Lake and the spectacular hikes across the lake. Take the boat across Jenny Lake and spend your energy to go beyond Inspiration Point to the canyon beyond. Avoid the crowds and... More

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Millwood, NY
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
171 helpful votes 171 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2007
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I walked the Lakeside trail with my husband and 9 year old son in August 2007. The trail basically follows the length of Jackson Lake although sometimes it goes slightly into the woods. The trail is level. Trail maps are available at the entrance to the trail by the marina. Wildlife can sometimes be seen near the trails. We saw... More

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