There are plenty of beautiful lakes in Vermont, but it’s a matter of debate which one is the prettiest.

But, one long-running magazine is boldly asserting that they know which lake is the most beautiful.

Reader’s Digest published a list of the prettiest lakes in each state in the country, from Arizona’s Lake Pleasant to Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

“Whether you prefer lakes known for their swimming, fishing, or charming surrounding towns, we’ve got you covered,” the Reader’s Digest article said.

With so many iconic bodies of water in the Green Mountain State, such as Lake Willoughby and Lake Saint Catherine, Reader’s Digest had plenty of lakes to pick from.

Their choice for Vermont’s prettiest lake likely won’t surprise Burlington residents.

Lake Champlain named as prettiest lake in Vermont

The Reader’s Digest article said that Lake Champlain is Vermont’s prettiest lake.

“It’s so massive, in fact, that it’s actually the sixth-largest lake in the United States after the five Great Lakes,” Reader’s Digest said. “A surface area of 314,000 acres means there’s plenty of room to swim, boat, fish, paddle, and more.”

Lake Champlain sits between Quebec, New York and Vermont.

“On Lake Champlain’s sunny shores, visitors can hike, bike, camp, and picnic,” the magazine said. “There are even rumors of an ancient lake monster named Champ to add a little folklore fun to this legendary region.”

What are the deepest bodies of water in Vermont? Here’s what to know.

What is a lake?

A lake is a large body of water – either slowly moving or standing – the occupies an inland basin.

Exactly what metric distinguishes a lake from a pond is largely undefined.

Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.

Vermont State Police are searching for a man alleged to have shot a police officer in St. Johnsbury late Friday afternoon.

The suspect, identified by police as 38-year-old Scott Mason, lives in a second-floor apartment at 261 Portland St. in St. Johnsbury. Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous, and if anyone who sees him should call 911.

Mason is described as 5’11” tall, weighing about 220 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

The shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. Friday when St. Johnsbury police responded to a report of a domestic violence incident at Mason’s apartment. Upon arrival, a St. Johnsbury police officer was shot at least one time and wounded.

The officer was taken by medical helicopter to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, where he continues to receive treatment. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known.

CATSKILL, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Burlington woman is dead after being struck by a car in New York.

It happened early Wednesday morning on the New York State Thruway in the town of Catskill. New York. New York State Police say Sara Llorens, 26, was headed south when she drove off the road and hit the median. She got out of the car before it burst into flames but was then hit by a northbound car. She died at the scene.

State police are investigating the crash as a hit-and-run.

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