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The second largest freshwater lake in the continental United States, Lake Okeechobee's name comes from a Seminole word meaning "Big Water." The abundant fish and wildlife has attracted settlers to the area for nearly 2,500 years. While the earliest settlers relied upon the Lake for their livelihood, by 1910, the focus changed to farming on the rich and fertile land surrounding the Lake. The largest natural disaster known to have occurred in America was the result of the "Great Hurricane" that swept across the region in 1928, killing more than 2,000 people. The 110 mile waterline around the Lake is the location of a section of the Florida National Scenic Trail. It is open to hikers, mountain cyclists and equestrians. While sport fishermen make their way to Lake Okeechobee in search of "Trophy" quality Largemouth Bass, peacock bass, pickerel, blue gill, and crappie are also found in abundance. Mid-Lakes Navigation (Pahokee Marina, Pahokee, FL) Navigate the Okeechobee Waterway as it extends from the East to the West Coasts of Florida. Experience the peaceful solitude of the Florida wilderness and navigate the Indian River Lagoon as you enjoy a leisurely cruise in a Lockmaster canalboat. Throughout Europe and along the Erie Canal in the Northeastern United States, canalboats are the preferred form of peaceful, quiet transportation. Mid-Lakes Navigation, located at the Pahokee Marina in Pahokee, FL, has a number of options to choose from. Their 10 foot wide canalboats provide a spacious and comfortable living space for week long cruises on the waterways of South Florida.
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