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Lake County Launches New Website Dedicated to Boating and Water Activities

Love boating and other activities on Lake County's lakes and waterways? You need to check out this new website, BoatingLakeCounty.com.

WithΒ 75 inland lakes and Lake Michigan beachfront to enjoy, Lake County is aptly named.

Water revelers will enjoy this new website launched byΒ Visit Lake County,Β BoatingLakeCounty.com, which includes local maps, information on boat rentals,Β cool apps for your Smart phone, updated weather conditions, suggestions for activities such asΒ boating, charter fishing,Β sailing, canoeing andΒ camping and much more.

The site isΒ also a resource for boaters to get information on boating applications, waterway user fees, stickers and waterΒ safety.

Visit Lake County's Marketing Manager, Anthony Haag, recently toldΒ Pioneer PressΒ thatΒ the new website was a collaborative effort that included insight from area marinas, municipalities, businesses and the Lake County Forest Preserves.

"From finding fun to staying safe,Β BoatingLakeCounty.comΒ is your complete resource for boating and water recreation in northeast Illinois," boasts a press release on the site.

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