The Cleanest Lakes in the U.S. Aren't the Same as the Clearest

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The Cleanest Lakes in the U.S. Aren't the Same as the Clearest

American lakes are a vital feature of the country's landscape and cultural identity; from the Great Lakes in the Upper Penninsula to the picturesque Ozarks of the Midwest, citizens have flocked to these large freshwater sources for trade, natural resources and top-notch recreational activities.