Top 10 benefits of living by the lakes

By Jacob Borowsky

The widespread benefits of living by water, whether it be a lake, river, or the ocean, are well-documented. Yet, these benefits can go unnoticed and unappreciated on a daily basis — especially in Madison, WI, where Lakes Mendota and Monona were frozen for more than 90 days this winter. Thus, to spread awareness of why people should appreciate living by the lakes in Madison, Between Two Lakes has compiled a list of 10 benefits of living by the lakes.

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