The Winter Park Chain of Lakes consists of six lakes connected by canals. The lakes are located in Winter Park and Maitland, Florida, and are popular for boating, skiing, and fishing. This is the Fern Canal connecting Lakes Virginia and Osceola. Information about this paddle can be found on the FPTA website. #floridapaddling #fpta #southfloridapaddlers #sfp #winterparkchainoflakes #dinkydockpark #lakevirginia #lakeosceola | David S. Chen

Some places are just meant to be experienced IRL. 📍 Crater Lake National Park 💙 Crater Lake Fun Facts 🌋 - The 33-mile Rim Drive that circumnavigates the lake offers 30 scenic overlooks! - It's the deepest lake in the U.S. (1,943 ft!) - Crater Lake was formed when Mount Mazama blew its top 7,700 years ago - No rivers flow in or out. Rain and snow are the only water sources that feed the lake. - Wizard Island is actually a mini volcano 🌋 - Crater Lake is one of the cleanest and clearest lakes