Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Photo of the Week: 1 of 10,000 Lakes

Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes."  There are actually 11,842 lakes in Minnesota, but who is counting anyway?  Growing up in Minnesota, there was always a lake nearby to swim, fish, canoe, or water ski with friends and family.  Much of Minnesota's culture revolves around summer lake cabins, winter ice houses, and the mighty Mississippi, whose headwaters we claim.  In a way, the rivers and lakes define our state.  

Minnesota Lake on a fine fall afternoon

This picture was taken last November a couple miles from my house...one of the 14 lakes within a five mile radius!  It was the last nice day of fall before winter set in.  True to Minnesota's unpredictable weather, within a few weeks, the leaves had fallen, snow coated the ground, and a thin layer of ice covered the lake. 

Photo of the week is part of "Photo Thursday," started by Nancie at the Budget Travelers Sandbox.  Please visit her site to check out other amazing photos! 
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8 comments:

  1. LaurelApril 28, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I had no idea there were so many lakes in Minnesota, perhaps this is why it's on National Geographic's places to explore in 2011.

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  2. Muza-chanApril 28, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful reflection :)

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  3. LeighApril 28, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I've always wanted to canoe in Minnesota. Lucky you with 5 lakes nearby. I love the reflection too.

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  4. Michael Figueiredo (StruxTravel)April 28, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Very pretty! I'm from California where water is scarce. I wish I had lakes to canoe, swim in, and waterski on when I was growing up!

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  5. wandering educatorsApril 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    having lived in MN for years, i agree - the lakes are omnipresent but oh so beautiful. i remember canoeing in the cities, and finding brownie lake (off lake of the isles), later we lived on skogman lake up in cambridge. beautiful!

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  6. jadeApril 28, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Aw- the reflection is incredible! and I love that it's called land of 10,000 lakes and there are actually so many more! Fun fact!

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  7. Jorie PacliApril 28, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Isn't that beautiful? I love reflection shots and your photo sharing is just lovely...:) Thanks!
    Here's mine: http://jorietravel.blogspot.com/2011/04/travel-photos-thursday-rain-oculus.html

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  8. Cathy SweeneyApril 29, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Pretty shot -- love the reflections. I've visited Minnesota several times and love all of the beautiful lakes.

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