It's time to plan your island vacation to one of the beaches with the clearest waters in the the country.
Good news is that you don't even have to travel very far.
Located at on Washington Island in Door County, Schoolhouse Beach ranked at the top of the list of beaches with the clearest water in the United States, according to vacation planner Florida Panhandle.
To determine which beach has the clearest waters, the website looked at 50 beaches in 75 countries and analyzed which beaches ranked the highest in traveler reviews. A third of publicly available traveler reviews boasted about Schoolhouse Beach's clear waters.
Schoolhouse Beach features smooth, white limestone rocks that highlight the clear water. While at the beach, swimmers can enjoy a marked area with a diving raft.
If swimming isn't your thing (or it's too cold), you can enjoy the view at one of the picnic tables and grills.
The study ranked Crystal Sands Beach in Destin, Florida in the second spot, and Moonshine Beach in Branson, Missouri as third. Hawaii's top beach is Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) in Kailua-Kona.
How to get to Schoolhouse Beach in Door County
Head to Washington Island, which is accessible via a ferry from Northport. Once you get there, you can drive or bike across the island to School Beach, 1860 Schoolhouse Beach Road.
The Schoolhouse Beach on Washington Island right outside of Door County, Wisconsin, was recently named the beach with the clearest water in the United States by the Florida Panhandle.
There are several sandy beaches across Lake Michigan, and it is a perfect lake for swimming, water sports, and boating. While Lake Michigan covers most of Wisconsin's east coast, there is one beach along Lake Michigan that is known for having crystal-clear waters, and that is Schoolhouse Beach State Park.
We're talking about the beach at Big Bay State Park in Ashland, Wisconsin. It is located on Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands. You get truly stunning views of Lake Superior. And wow, this lake might be the bluest body of water you have ever seen.
Lake George in Upstate New York is recognized as the cleanest lake in the U.S., making it a popular destination for tourists. The lake's cleanliness is attributed to being a headwater lake fed by mountain streams and protected by over 90% natural forestland.
Black Oak may not be Wisconsin's biggest lake, but it's certainly one of the state's cleanest. Located right on the Wisconsin-Michigan border “up north”, this lake has crystal clear water that's perfect for swimming.
Clearwater Beach is a beautiful area and a renowned vacation destination. But let's get one thing straight: The water is not clear. More often blue, green or even tea-colored, the water in the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Harbor changes depending on the light and the algae in play.
There's a beautiful little hidden beach at Ballintoy (you have to walk up out of the harbour a little to find it), which is great for swimming in the summer.
To get to this massive secluded beach, you will have to walk an unmarked trail from the roadside. To find Secret Beach, drive on HI-56 N, and then turn right onto Kalihiwai Rd. Next turn right onto Secret Beach Rd. It will be on your left side.
Grace Bay might just have the clearest water in the world. This stunning beach constantly features in 'world's best beaches' articles and it's easy to see why. Just look at that water, look at the sand and think about booking your next trip there.
Here are a few crowd favorites: Kohler-Andrae State Park Beach: With miles of sandy shoreline and dunes, this beach offers a perfect escape for nature lovers. Bradford Beach: Located in Milwaukee, this urban beach is a hotspot for volleyball, swimming, and even live music events.
The most polluted water in the US is often found in regions with heavy industrial and agricultural activity. Rivers such as the Ohio River, Mississippi River, and various rivers in the Rust Belt region are among the most heavily polluted water bodies in the country.
Rainwater is the purest form of water. The rainwater directly comes from the condensation of water in the presence of the sun. The water evaporates from the lakes/rivers/seas. During the vaporization process, the impurities get removed, and then waterfalls directly into the earth in the form of rain.
Beach glass, marbles, old pottery, stoppers, and some of my all-time favorite finds have been gifted by the waves off Grant Park Beach. Not only were there actual garbage dump barges out in the lake, but many old garbage dumps were built high on bluff sides that have since eroded into the water.
The cleanest of the lakes is Skaneateles Lake, which is considered one of the cleanest in the United States and passes to homes unfiltered. There are waterfront restaurants to enjoy its crystalline lake views and designated swimming areas.
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