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Belly35

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Mar 26, 2013 7:55 AM
I’m planning a summer, week long vacation for my family of 12 as a surprise.
I’m looking for a rental, lake front (not great lakes) Indiana, Ill, (western or southern Ohio) and maybe Kentucky
Want to have access to Jet Sking, hiking, and just relaxing area in the woods and lake</SPAN>
Mar 26, 2013 7:55am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 26, 2013 8:57 AM
I hear Lake Cumberland in Kentucky is nice.

http://www.lakecumberland.com/
Mar 26, 2013 8:57am
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ernest_t_bass

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24,984 posts
Mar 26, 2013 9:18 AM
Lake Michigan.
Mar 26, 2013 9:18am
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MontyBrunswick

Mar 26, 2013 9:24 AM
I'd check out Lake Erie
Mar 26, 2013 9:24am
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Belly35

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Mar 26, 2013 9:34 AM
Not interested in anything on the Great Lakes what more of the inter lake experiences.</SPAN>
Mar 26, 2013 9:34am
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ernest_t_bass

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Mar 26, 2013 9:41 AM
Belly35;1414666 wrote:Not interested in anything on the Great Lakes what more of the inter lake experiences.</SPAN>

Kaiser Lake
Mar 26, 2013 9:41am
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MontyBrunswick

Mar 26, 2013 9:44 AM
Buckeye Lake
Mar 26, 2013 9:44am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 26, 2013 9:46 AM
dlazz;1414677 wrote:Buckeye Lake
Get a tetanus shot first.
Mar 26, 2013 9:46am
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Kosh B'Gosh

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Mar 26, 2013 10:48 AM
justincredible;1414640 wrote:I hear Lake Cumberland in Kentucky is nice.

http://www.lakecumberland.com/
It's not too bad. My in-laws have a lake house on it. We go down every July 4 for the festivities. Typically a good time.

We'd probably go more regularly if we lived closer.
Mar 26, 2013 10:48am
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thavoice

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14,376 posts
Mar 26, 2013 10:50 AM
Check out Lake James in NE Indiana. We have been going there for years.
Fantastic recreational lake. Not a big fishing lake but we do every AM and get enough for a fish fry late in the week and freeze enough for another big fish fry later.

There are SOME rentals around the lake or you can camp at Pokagon Park.
There is a family from our town that has been going there for over 60 years in a row.

Crystal clear water.
Mar 26, 2013 10:50am
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Raw Dawgin' it

Just Ain't Care

11,466 posts
Mar 26, 2013 11:48 AM
Hell, you should go to hell. I heard it's great during the winter.
Mar 26, 2013 11:48am
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Automatik

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Mar 26, 2013 11:48 AM
Cumberland or Norris.

What about Deep Creek or Summerville?
Mar 26, 2013 11:48am
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SnotBubbles

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4,492 posts
Mar 26, 2013 1:41 PM
Indian Lake
Mar 26, 2013 1:41pm
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QuakerOats

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Mar 26, 2013 4:55 PM
Outer Banks ....... there is a big lake just off to the right.
Mar 26, 2013 4:55pm
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Commander of Awesome

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23,151 posts
Mar 26, 2013 5:00 PM
Realistic is to one day move up to my cabin (my parents will probably retire there, one day I would also like to) in Grayling, Michigan. Here are some pictures of the view: (NOTE: I am a huge fly-fisherman and this is as good as it gets E of the Mississippi)

View from dock:


View from deck:
Mar 26, 2013 5:00pm
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Tiernan

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Mar 26, 2013 5:10 PM
Indian Lake is the place you can go with your little ones.
Mar 26, 2013 5:10pm
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Belly35

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Mar 26, 2013 5:12 PM
Tiernan;1415010 wrote:Indian Lake is the place you can go with your little ones.
so far Indian Lake does seem to be a good pick... Still look at others also...
Mar 26, 2013 5:12pm
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Belly35

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9,716 posts
Mar 26, 2013 5:15 PM
Torch lake look great but to far to travel

We spent a week at Long Lake, Mi at that was wonderful ... long drive also.
Mar 26, 2013 5:15pm
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O-Trap

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Mar 26, 2013 5:20 PM
justincredible;1414684 wrote:Get a tetanus shot first.

Die.

But if you were to go to Buckeye Lake, there will be lakebillies. Lots of lakebillies.
Mar 26, 2013 5:20pm
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Sonofanump

Mar 26, 2013 9:27 PM
Commander of Awesome;1415001 wrote:Realistic is to one day move up to my cabin (my parents will probably retire there, one day I would also like to) in Grayling, Michigan. Here are some pictures of the view: (NOTE: I am a huge fly-fisherman and this is as good as it gets E of the Mississippi)

View from dock:


View from deck:
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Mar 26, 2013 9:27pm
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Shane Falco

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Mar 26, 2013 9:29 PM
SnotBubbles;1414886 wrote:Indian Lake
Nothing more than a large mud puddle. Dont waste your time/ money.
Mar 26, 2013 9:29pm
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Gardens35

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4,929 posts
Mar 27, 2013 12:21 AM
Thunder Island

short video here.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KoqgALsa_I
Mar 27, 2013 12:21am
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sportchampps

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Mar 27, 2013 12:29 AM
There are some awesome lakes in West Virginia.
Mar 27, 2013 12:29am