Southern Byways

Visiting any city in the south in the summer is going to be hot, so today we are going to keep cool by heading to the lake. Sit back and relax or try your hand at jet skiing, I’ve never tried it, but really, how much trouble can you get into on a jet ski?

Norfork Lake has more than 550 miles of shoreline and covers some 22,000 acres. There are 19 developed parks that provide plenty of opportunities for camping and for water sports. Boating, water skiing, diving and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake. Commercial docks on the lake have boats, motors, guides, and equipment for diving. In addition to parks for camping, there are many resorts offering accommodations, some with private docks, swimming pools, and other recreational amenities.