{"id":8517,"date":"2026-05-21T12:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/lake-murray-nominated-again-for-usa-today-10best-readers-choice-award\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:13:14","slug":"lake-murray-nominated-again-for-usa-today-10best-readers-choice-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/lake-murray-nominated-again-for-usa-today-10best-readers-choice-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Murray Nominated Again for USA Today 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"439\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lake Murray<\/span><\/span> is once again earning national recognition, securing a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">USA Today 10Best Readers&rsquo; Choice Awards<\/span><\/span> for the third consecutive year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"629\">Following its first-place finish in the 2025 rankings, the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Capital City\/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board<\/span><\/span> is encouraging residents and visitors alike to support the lake in this year&rsquo;s competition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"857\">Voting is currently underway and will remain open until May 25 at 11:59 a.m. EDT. The public may vote once per day through the USA Today 10Best website. Final results, including the top 10 winners, will be announced on June 3.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1209\">The nomination further solidifies Lake Murray&rsquo;s reputation as a premier destination for water-based recreation, both in the Southeast and nationwide. With approximately 650 miles of shoreline, clear waters, and scenic views, the lake attracts visitors year-round for activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, wakeboarding, and boating.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1549\">&ldquo;This nomination is a testament to the continued support of our community and the lasting appeal of Lake Murray,&rdquo; said Vickie Davis, executive director of the tourism board. &ldquo;After earning the top spot last year, it&rsquo;s an honor to be recognized again, and we encourage everyone who loves Lake Murray to vote daily and help us do it again.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1816\">Nominees across all 10Best categories are selected by a panel of experts that includes editors from USA Today, 10Best.com, and subject-matter contributors. Final rankings are determined entirely by public vote, highlighting top destinations from across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lake Murray is once again earning national recognition, securing a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in the USA Today 10Best Readers&rsquo; Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. 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