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With a lot of major travel plans being put on hold, a great alternative option can be taking a road trip to a beautiful lake in the Midwest. Not only is it a great and beautiful experience, but it can also be safer than some other larger trips this year. Traveling by car, boating across the beautiful water, and feeling the fresh breeze on your face are all great ways to stay away from crowds and enjoy nature. Keep reading to learn from our team at Firstmate Controls about five great lake destinations in the Midwest to visit this year! Wisconsin - Lake Winnebago One of the most popular boating areas in inland Wisconsin is Lake Winnebago. Thirty miles long and 10 miles wide at its extremes, the lake is dotted with towns having familiar names like Oshkosh, Appleton, and Fond du Lac, which, for the sake of conversation, is home to inboard and outboard builder Mercury Marine. Public water access is particularly good here, with a state park and a handful of county parks scattered ar...

While your little slice of on water heaven may be right out your back door, it's still fun to hitch up the boat trailer, pack a cooler and head on down the road to check out other well-known boating locations. Check out some new turf, get away from the same ol' cove or bank, and see what the hubbub is all about at some of the popular Midwest lakes people rave about. This week, Firstmate Controls, the  best boat lift control manufacturer in Missouri , is sharing with you a list of 5 Midwest lakes to visit:  1. Lake of the Ozarks Missouri's largest destination lake, Lake of the Ozarks is centrally located in Missouri, stretching across four counties. It's known as ‘The Magic Dragon’ because of its serpentine shape. It is a massive reservoir that was created by the damming of the Osage River in 1931. It has more than 1,150 total miles of shoreline, including a main channel that stretches 92 miles, and is known as the "Best Recreational Lake" according ...