Two area lakes were recognized recently by Country Living magazine in their article titled, “25 Small Lake Towns We’re Seriously Obsessed With.” The two lakes which are featured in the article are Lake Waccamaw and White Lake.
“I think its a huge compliment for our community to be chosen to be on that list of 25 across the United States. Not only just us, but our sister lake, Lake Waccamaw. I think that also is a compliment to the state of North Carolina to have two lakes chosen on a list of 25,” said Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dawn Maynard.
It’s easy to see why they were chosen to be featured. For a family-friendly vacation, White Lake is a natural choice. White Lake is a natural, spring-fed lake known for its crystal clear waters and white sandy bottom, according to Wikipedia. The lake is a great place to swim, wakeboard, water ski, or just sit back and relax on the shore. There is plenty to see and do as well.
You can enjoy a meal at Goldston’s Beach Restaurant and then browse the Gift Shop. If fun and games are on your ‘To Do’ list, you can enjoy a game of Putt-Putt, or investigate the Arcade and rides. You may also enjoy a pizza from the Pizza Connection or slide down the water slide at White Lake Water Park. You can also play a round of golf at Vineyard Golf at White Lake.
White Lake has a long storied history with its first commercial operation opening in 1901.
Lake Waccamaw is located in Columbus County and measures roughly 5 miles by 3.5 miles. It holds the distinction of being one of the largest natural Carolina Bay Lakes. There have been some unique finds in Lake Waccamaw over the years including the bones of a whale dating to 1 to 3 million years old, according to Wikipedia.
You can enjoy the town of Lake Waccamaw with a meal at Dale’s Seafood Restaurant or Gracie’s Steak and Seafood. Visitors can enjoy a weekend of camping at Lake Waccamaw State Park. For more information on camping facilities at the park you can call, 910-646-4748. One can also enjoy the day boating, fishing or swimming at the lake. There are also nature trails for hiking and enjoying the wildlife at the lake.
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