Resting at 3,494 feet above sea level, Lake Glenville in the tiny community of Glenville, North Carolina, is the highest lake east of the Rocky Mountains, but its elevation isn’t its only distinction.

Heading down to Lake Glenville, which has some of North Carolina's most pristine waters, is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. You can paddleboard, swim, fish, or even hire a boat to explore with.