lakes

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Roads will carry the overwhelming majority of Memorial Day travelers, so expect heavier traffic near major cities, beaches, lakes, parks, and other vacation destinations.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

In Pennsylvania, old-school family camps can be found on lakes in the woods.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Once used as a secondary residence for Chinese emperors, the compound is prized for its lakes and manicured gardens.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

This organism can enter the body when contaminated water goes up the nose, such as during swimming in warm lakes or poorly treated water.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

It inhabits deep lakes, where it will prowl the bottom in search of food, preferring water snails.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling