Nicholas County

The sprawling lake is surrounded by more than 60 miles of rugged, rocky coast, where you can laze away on a sandy shore or scale the jagged cliff faces. Kayaking, canoeing, pontooning, and boating of all sorts are the transport of choice through this aquatic playground. Cast a fishing line, paddleboard the calm waters, dive into the depths, trek or track the surrounding trails there are plenty of ways to explore.