Lake Okeechobee
Florida
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Okeechobee is the largest lake in Florida. The name Okeechobee comes from the Hitchiti language and means "big water." The 20 foot (6 m) wide dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee is a part of the Florida Trail.
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- Okeechobee is the fourth largest lake completely within the United States. [1] Okeechobee covers 730 square miles (1,890 kmē) and is relatively shallow, with an average depth of only 9 feet (3 m).
- The 20 foot (6 m) wide dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee was declared a National Scenic Trail, specifically the Florida Trail, when it was built. There is a well-maintained paved pathway along the entire perimeter used by hikers and bicyclists and wide enough to accommodate authorized vehicles.
- The name Okeechobee comes from the Hitchiti words "oki" (water) and "chubi" (big), and literally means "big water".
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