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What are the best mountain towns near water (ocean/lakes)? Taking into account safety, charm, schools, and weather (nothing insanely cold.... prefer moderate temperatures).
We live in Bellingham, WA and I'd say that it fits the bill. It's the only place where the Cascades touch the sea, as the Chuckanut Mountains (a small foothill range on the south side of town) look out over Bellingham and Samish Bays. While people may not think of it as a mountain town, there are several substantial ridges and hills in town and mountains in every direction. On clear days we can see the Olympics, BC Coastal Range, San Juan Islands, and, of course the Cascades.
Seneca / Clemson, SC is a good one, near clear water lakes Jocasee and Keowee at the base of the Blue Ridge mountains. these lakes are known as the Lake tahoes of the east.
We live in Bellingham, WA and I'd say that it fits the bill. It's the only place where the Cascades touch the sea, as the Chuckanut Mountains (a small foothill range on the south side of town) look out over Bellingham and Samish Bays. While people may not think of it as a mountain town, there are several substantial ridges and hills in town and mountains in every direction. On clear days we can see the Olympics, BC Coastal Range, San Juan Islands, and, of course the Cascades.
What are the best mountain towns near water (ocean/lakes)? Taking into account safety, charm, schools, and weather (nothing insanely cold.... prefer moderate temperatures).
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