On the shoreline you’ll find towns like Belle Glade, Clewiston and Okeechobee each with their own histories tied to the lake—flooding, agriculture, fishing and community perseverance.
Along the trail, historic interpretive signs, old canal locks, and the rim infrastructure tell of how people have attempted to live with the lake: to harness it, protect themselves from it, and now to conserve it.
Recreation and Tourism: Seeing the Lake Today
In modern times, the scenic route is embraced by anglers, bird-watchers, cyclists, hikers and photographers. The lake is known for largemouth bass, panfish and other sport fishing species.
The LOST trail (109 miles long) appeals to both serious cyclists and nature walkers, offering vistas atop levees, along rim roads, and through marsh edges.
Overlooks, picnic areas and boat ramps provide access to the lake’s edge, giving visitors a direct view of water, sky and marsh that for many becomes a profound moment of stillness.
The scenic route thus serves both recreation and reflection—it invites you to see not only a lake, but a landscape of time. shutdown123