The Water Is A Brilliant Blue At Jennings Randolph Lake, A Refreshing Roadside Stop In West Virginia
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Cristy
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There’s something so refreshing about a beautiful blue lake nestled in the mountains—in West Virginia, we have many of them! But one you may not have visited in a while that’s worth a trip is Jennings Randolph Lake in Mineral County, West Virginia.
The lake was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in an attempt to improve water quality and decrease flood damage downstream of the reservoir.
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Recreational areas include Howell Run Picnic Area and Boat Launch, Robert W. Craig Campground, Shaw Beach, the West Virginia Overlook and the Maryland Overlook, and the Maryland Boat Launch.
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The impoundment not only removes acid mine drainage from the water (improving it for use downstream) but is also used as an emergency reservoir for the Washington, D.C. area.
So next time you have a hankering to spend time on the lake, consider heading to Jennings Randolph Reservoir for a relaxing day of fun on the water! To learn more, visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Facebook page for the lake.
Interested in doing some hiking in the area? Consider taking a stroll through the nearby Cranesville Swamp Bog.
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