Lakeside Retreats

ekmallette · 09-19-2008, 07:45 AM

I've seen a lot about ocean beaches and such on here and no one has really mentioned lakesides which can be every bit as warm and relaxing as any ocean beach. Last week a gardening group that I'm affiliated with all met up in Fond du Lac, WI and one of our members rented a little cabin on Lake Winnebago. Even though unfortunately it was chilly, it was absolutely beautiful!! I can only imagine what it must be like during the warm summer months with the bright sunshine and such! Every bit as nice as a cottage by the ocean, I'm sure!! Do you have any favorite lakes you like to visit?

Ricardo · 09-19-2008, 11:01 AM

I've spent some time in the Muskoka area which is north of Toronto.

There are several resorts in the area, and there are beautiful lakes that attract tourism in the summer. There's also skiing at some of those resorts.

Florentin · 09-19-2008, 04:41 PM

you might consider camping sites if you like it by the lake
there are numerous options, and quite affordable

Lissy · 09-19-2008, 05:59 PM

We did some lakeside campling as a family when I was a kid, with swimming, fishing, cooking on the open fire, picking berries and mushrooms. I loved it.

Florentin · 09-19-2008, 07:59 PM

isn't that the best?
even better than staying at the hotel sometimes
I guess you have to like the outdoors

jhellie_baby · 09-20-2008, 03:37 AM

I like to spend more time on beaches, I like the beach compared to mountains.

Florentin · 09-20-2008, 05:27 AM

alright, but this thread is about staying by a lake and also about camping

09-19-2008, 07:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
ekmallette Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 97	Lakeside Retreats I've seen a lot about ocean beaches and such on here and no one has really mentioned lakesides which can be every bit as warm and relaxing as any ocean beach. Last week a gardening group that I'm affiliated with all met up in Fond du Lac, WI and one of our members rented a little cabin on Lake Winnebago. Even though unfortunately it was chilly, it was absolutely beautiful!! I can only imagine what it must be like during the warm summer months with the bright sunshine and such! Every bit as nice as a cottage by the ocean, I'm sure!! Do you have any favorite lakes you like to visit?

09-19-2008, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ricardo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	I've spent some time in the Muskoka area which is north of Toronto. There are several resorts in the area, and there are beautiful lakes that attract tourism in the summer. There's also skiing at some of those resorts. __________________ This Twisted History

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Lissy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 111	We did some lakeside campling as a family when I was a kid, with swimming, fishing, cooking on the open fire, picking berries and mushrooms. I loved it. __________________ Need to slim down for vacation? Read how I lost 13 pounds in 12 days without pills or exercise

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09-19-2008, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Florentin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 268	you might consider camping sites if you like it by the lake there are numerous options, and quite affordable

09-19-2008, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Florentin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 268	isn't that the best? even better than staying at the hotel sometimes I guess you have to like the outdoors

09-20-2008, 03:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
jhellie_baby Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 93	I like to spend more time on beaches, I like the beach compared to mountains.

09-20-2008, 05:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Florentin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 268	alright, but this thread is about staying by a lake and also about camping