"A central, scenic lake whose calm waters and shoreline vistas are framed by surrounding hills; the lake provides dramatic lake-and-mountain views that define much of the locale’s romantic scenery and help anchor the region’s nickname as a hub of interconnected lakes." - Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis is a writer and editor. She was previously a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines