There is plenty of summer left in our tri-state region as we recently experienced a round of Florida-like weather here in our backyard. Now we can actually breathe a little better as the humidity has tapered off (for now) but there are people who thrive on cooling off during these warm weather months.

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Here are a trio of lakes that have been deemed safe to swim throughout Massachusetts and if you can believe it, two of them are located right here in our backyard:

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Let's start with a body of water in the Berkshire town of Becket, where you’ll find a pretty as a picture swimming spot at Upper Goose Pond. You will have to work a little to get there, but trust me, it’s a “quick and scenic" hike through the woods. Once you are there you enjoy the sparkling clean water, rent a canoe or take a snooze on the shore.

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At second place, this doesn’t happen quite often in the summertime: A public beach that doesn’t require a resident sticker! Lake Mansfield in Great Barrington has plenty of parking, lifeguards and public access which make this beach a mandatory trip to the beautiful Berkshires. The water is said to be one of the clearest in the Bay state. A perfectly pristine place for a swim on a super hot summer day.

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And now, we unveil the TOP spot for swimming in The Commonwealth and it is located east of our listening area. Here are the all-important hints: What is now known as Billingsgate Shoal was actually once an island, and the area used to be a thriving fishing community. There was a light house, and during in it’s hey day, there were roughly 30 houses and they even had a baseball team! Today, it’s sandy area just south of Wellfleet’s Great Island is a prime destination. When the tide is low, people fish, picnic, kayak and swim. Simply beautiful, clear waters to take a dip here.

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BOTTOM LINE: Use caution, be aware of your surroundings and make sure you listen to instructions from the lifeguard on duty. Otherwise, enjoy the beautiful surroundings The Bay State has to offer!

(Some information obtained in this article courtesy of a survey provided by https://country1025.com/listicle/13-of-the-cleanest-most-beautiful-places-to-take-a-dip-in-massachusetts/)

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