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  Lake Geneva - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Geneva - or Lake Léman, (French Lac Léman, le Léman, or Lac de Genève, German Genfer See) is the second largest freshwater lake in Central Europe (after Lake Balaton), divided as 40% France (Haute-Savoie) and 60% Switzerland (cantons of Vaud, Geneva, and Valais).
The river has its source at the Rhone Glacier near the Grimsel Pass to the east of the lake and flows down through the Canton of Valais, entering the lake between Villeneuve and St.
The shore between Geneva and Lausanne is called La Côte, and between Lausanne and Vevey it is called Lavaux.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Geneva   (496 words)

  
 Lake Geneva, Wisconsin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The lake and town were originally named after the town of Geneva, New York, located on Seneca Lake, in which early settler John Brink saw a resemblance.
Geneva, to avoid confusion with the nearby town Geneva, Illinois, was renamed Lake Geneva; later the lake was renamed Geneva Lake.
Evoke memories of the grandeur of Lake Geneva in its heyday when it came to be known as the "Newport of the West." Enjoy vintage images of elegant summer homes, picturesque shoreline, city parks, and downtown businesses from every decade of the 20th century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Geneva,_Wisconsin   (700 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Switzerland Lake Leman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Although the lake is only 14km wide at its broadest point, it plunges to 310m maximum depth and is subject to heavy winds which rip across the surface, causing stormy conditions not unlike an inland sea.
The croissant-shaped LAKE GENEVA, bluest of the Swiss lakes, is ringed with villages, castles and gorgeous walks that demand attention.
Over the decades, the lake has also attracted the world’s wealthiest people, and the shores around the jetset playground of Montreux in particular are lined with opulent villas – although a lakeside stroll can still let you taste the unspoilt beauty which drew Byron and the Romantic poets in a former age.
switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/lake_geneva/lakegeneva.html   (803 words)

  
 LAKE OF GENEVA - LoveToKnow Article on LAKE OF GENEVA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The form of the lake is that of a crescent, of which the east end is broad and rounded, while the west end tapers towards thecity of Geneva.
The effect of the longitudinal seiches at Geneva is four times as great as at Chillon, at the other end of the lake, while the extreme duration of this phenomenon is 73 minutes for the uninodal longitudinal seiches (351/2- minutes for the binodal) and 10 minutes for the transverse seiches (5 minutes for the binoclal).
The storm winds are the molan (from the Arve valley towards Geneva) and the bornan (from the Drance valley towards the central portion of the lake).
www.1911ency.org /G/GE/GENEVA_LAKE_OF.htm   (849 words)

  
 Geneva, Lake - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Geneva, Lake   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
At certain periods of the year the lake surface is subject to sudden rises and falls, probably due to differences in barometric pressure; these phenomena are known as seiches.
Lake dwellings were built on the shores in prehistoric times, and piles from them can still be seen near Geneva.
The lake is mentioned by Rousseau in his Nouvelle Héloïse, and by Byron in ‘Childe Harold’ and ‘The Prisoner of Chillon’.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Geneva,+Lake   (338 words)

  
 Lake Geneva - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
]] Lake Geneva (French: Lac Léman, Le Léman or Lac de Genève) is the largest freshwater lake in central Europe, divided between France (Haute-Savoie) and Switzerland (cantons of Vaud, Geneva, and Valais).
Lake Geneva lies on the course of the Rhône River.
The river has its source in the Furkapass to the east of the lake and flows down through the Canton Valais, entering the lake between Villeneuve and St-Gingolph, before flowing slowly towards its egress at Geneva.
encyclopedia.learnthis.info /l/la/lake_geneva.html   (342 words)

  
 Lake Geneva - Switzerland
Ever since the 18th century, the Lake Geneva Region, reputed for its beauty, has grown to be a holidaying region, visited by the great personalities of this world who were enchanted by the peace that emanates from its landscapes.
If the visitor follows the shore of the Lake Geneva, he can admire the changing colours, the terraced slopes with their vineyards, the impressive mountains, picturesque villages and towns with their blend of past relics and modern activity.
Lake Geneva is the largest lake in Central Europe.
www.mysterra.org /webmag/lake-geneva.html   (409 words)

  
 Geneva State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Lake Erie is known as the walleye capital of the world.
The lake's beginning can be traced to the glacial era of Ohio's geologic history when the state was covered by ice over a mile thick.
The lake was a principal avenue of transportation for Indians and frontiersmen alike.
www.dnr.state.oh.us /parks/parks/geneva.htm   (1137 words)

  
 Geneva State Park Ohio Lodge Lake Erie
Located on Ohio's northeastern shoreline in Geneva On The Lake, Ohio Geneva State Park reflects the character and charisma of Lake Erie.
Geneva offers the visitor a natural beach, several areas of freshwater marsh and beautiful mature woodlots.
Geneva State Park Marina, completed in 1989, is a focal point of the park's facilities.
www.ohioparks.net /newmap/geneva.htm   (1103 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Extreme Sports Home
Delavan Lake is located just seven miles west of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and is a popular tourist destination from the Chicago and Milwaukee areas.
The lake is used in the summer season for swimming boating and fishing by area residents and tourists.
Geneva Lake is 9 miles long, 170 feet deep, spring fed, and clear.
www.lakegenevasports.com   (972 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Lake Geneva Region is home of 25 enterprises, and academic institutions, leaders in the field of today’s sophisticated ITC sector.
These firms, which are paramount for the region, are Key Players in data generation, storage, processing, analysis, transmission and management, the companies you will have the opportunity to meet on the stand will share their expertise in hardware research and development work, particularly in the areas of computing, printing, and telecommunications.
To demonstrate Lake Geneva Region’s dynamism and spirit of conquest, the organisers will exhibit the recently won America’s Cup, a perfect example of Western Switzerland’s credo to be second to none.
www.lake-geneva.net /Telecom/FHomePageTelecom.aspx   (252 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Yacht Club - Our History
In 1874, wealthy Chicagoans had summer "cottages" near the east end of the Geneva Lake, the village of Geneva was growing rapidly as a resort center, and sailing was starting to take hold as a summer pastime.
The rules fostered the rapid development of the Inland Lake scows which are the basis of competition on Geneva Lake and throughout the Association today.
The Geneva Lake Sailing School provides an ideal opportunity to students of all ages to learn to sail or improve sailing and racing skills under competent instructors with thorough sailing and racing experience.
www.lgyc.com /history.html   (2189 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Property | Featured Listings
LAKE GENEVA Classic Lake Geneva lakefront home on the north shore between Fontana and Williams Bay.
LAKE GENEVA This 15 bedroom, 13 bath home is on over an acre of land just a short walk from downtown.
LAKE GENEVA: This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is on 125' of beautiful level frontage on the South Shore of Lake Geneva in the prestigious 700 Club, adjacent to the Lake Geneva Country Club.
www.lakegenevaproperty.com /featured.htm   (2039 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Lake Geneva (French: Lac Léman or Lac de Genève) is the largest freshwater lake in central Europe, divided between France (Haute-Savoie) and Switzerland (cantons of Vaud, Geneva, and Valais).
A great cresent shape of blue water, it is 73 km long, at its widest it is 14 km and its maximum depth is 310 m.
The cresent shape is deformed around Yvoire on the southern shore, the lake can thus be divided into the 'Grand Lac' to the east and the 'Petit Lac' to the west.
www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/l/la/lake_geneva.html   (351 words)

  
 Geneva, Lake. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Rhône River traverses the lake, emerging at the western end at the city of Geneva.
Noted for its deep blue and remarkably transparent waters, the lake is dotted with numerous resorts and villas.
The lake is subject to seiches, tidal fluctuations that suddenly change the lake’s level.
www.bartleby.com /65/ge/Geneva-L.html   (176 words)

  
 Discover Wisconsin-Lake Geneva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Long known for its top-notch resorts and first-rate golf courses, Lake Geneva flourishes during Wisconsin's long winter months by mixing its rich history with an abundance of outdoor activities.
If shopping is more your speed, Lake Geneva has one of the most eclectic shopping districts in the state.
For more information on winter events and activities in the Lake Geneva area, contact the Lake Geneva Convention and Visitors Bureau, (800) 345-1020 or www.lakegenevawi.com.
www.crwmag.com /Wistrails/DisWis/LakeGeneva1.html   (520 words)

  
 Day Trips from Chicago: Lake Geneva
Located just 75 miles northwest of Chicago on the other side of the Wisconsin border, Lake Geneva provides a year-round escape from hectic city life and is a short day trip or great weekend destination.
Lake Geneva is the town centered around Geneva Lake.
Lake Geneva provides what you'd expect and desire from a resort area: shopping, dining, natural beauty, and activities that offer a welcome respite from the noise and bustle of Chicago.
www.thelocaltourist.com /daytrips/lakegeneva.htm   (272 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Area Vacation Rentals house - The Nautical Inn of Lake Geneva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Nautical Inn of Lake Geneva is a theme-based residence, decorated throughout in lighthouses and sailboats.
This is the largest and deepest lake in southern Wisconsin.
At 5262 acres, 7 miles long and 135' deep at its deepest point, Lake Geneva is a cold water spring fed lake.
www.a1vacations.com /USA/Wisconsin/vacation-house-Lake-Geneva-Area/p216757.htm   (808 words)

  
 Geneva on the Lake Ohio & the Geneva on the Lake Chamber of Commerce thank you for stopping by.
Geneva on the Lake Ohio and the Geneva on the Lake Chamber of Commerce thank you for stopping by.
Geneva on the Lake, located on the shores of Lake Erie, is Ohio's first Summer resort!
Geneva on the Lake, Ashtabula County, Ohio, is an old-fashioned lakefront getaway that has something for everyone.
www.visitgenevaonthelake.com   (239 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Raceway Online
The Lake Geneva Raceway is “Wisconsin’s busiest racetrack,” playing host to an average of six divisions Friday nights and three divisions Saturday nights from April through September.
The Lake Geneva Raceway as it is known now started operating in 1990 on the brand new one-third-mile.
Lake Geneva Raceway is located west of I-43.
www.lakegenevaraceway.com   (374 words)

  
 Want a fun hotel in Lake Geneva WI? The Abbey Resort in Fontana WI has it all!
Resting on the east side of the lake is the city of Lake Geneva.
Geneva Lake is the second deepest lake in Wisconsin (5,262 acres, 135 feet deep, 21 miles around, 2.1 miles wide, and 7.6 miles long).
At the bottom of Geneva Lake you can find: a 50's era cabin cruiser south of Black Point, a Nash over by Cedar Point, a Volkswagen North of the Academy, the Lucius Newberry by Geneva Bay Estates, and the Hull of the Lady of the Lake by Geneva Inn.
www.theabbeyresort.com /recreation/lake_geneva.cfm   (251 words)

  
 Luxury Resorts: Grand Geneva Lake Geneva Wisconsin WI golf course spa hotel indoor water park waterpark meeting Midwest ...
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, in Lake Geneva Wisconsin, offers 36 holes of championship golf, luxurious spa services, skiing and snowboarding, meeting facilities, wedding receptions and more.
Lake Geneva is home to premier Wisconsin resorts, and Midwest Spas.
Lake Geneva is home to great golf resorts in Wisconsin, Midwest winter vacations, spa vacation packages, Midwest skke Geneva Hotels and Lake Geneva Resorts.
www.grandgeneva.com   (133 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Switzerland information guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
You can find the whole of Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva snowy mountains, bucolic wine-villages, city nightlife, the sound of cow-bells in rolling pastureland, castles, cathedrals and the dreamily beautiful, cerulean blue lake itself (Lac Léman in French, Genfersee in German).
The southern shore of the lake is in France, taking in the mighty Savoy Alps as well as Mont-Blanc a little further south.
Aside from Geneva in the southwest and a fragment of Canton Valais in the southeast, this is all Canton Vaud (pronounced voh).
switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/lake_geneva   (418 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Christian Center
Lake Geneva Christian Center is a camping, retreat and conference center for youth, families and adults in a Christ-centered environment.
Lake Geneva Christian Center is open year round, offering camp programs for children, youth and families in the summer, and conference and rental facilities available throughout the year.
We invite you to explore our site and see why Lake Geneva Christian Center is the perfect place to enrich your faith, build friendships and have fun at one of our many camps or retreats or even within your own group gathering.
www.lakegenevacamp.com   (148 words)

  
 Pederson Victorian B&B: Area Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Geneva Lakes area of Wisconsin offers a full spectrum of diverse adventure.
High ridges, rolling hills, and deep valleys accenting many lakes are a gift from the glacier that moved through our beautiful state some 10,000 years ago.
Geneva Lake Boat Cruises: A fleet of historic boats, including the U.S. mailboat, touring the eight- mile-long lake (May - October).
www.pedersonvictorian.com /attractions.html   (207 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Events
This will be a special day for Carvetti's of Lake Geneva while we await word on if the ground hog sees his shadow or not will determine the specials of the day.
Advanced general admission tickets may be purchased at McCullough's, Pick N Save and Badger High School in Lake Geneva for $8.
Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W Main, look for the tents at the east end of the library.
www.lakegenevawi.com /calendar.htm   (2639 words)

  
 Lake Geneva Fishing Guide
Lake Geneva Fishing Guide Service is a group of professional Wisconsin licensed guides, who are not only well educated on the fine sport of fishing, but also have a great deal of knowledge about the history of Geneva Lake.
Whether visiting Lake Geneva for business or pleasure our service provides for individual to corporate outings with a quality fishing experience.
A lifelong resident of Lake Geneva Tom Billing, the owner, has fished Geneva Lake since he was seven years old.
www.lakegenevafishing.com   (222 words)

  
 Geneva National Golf Club
The Geneva National Golf Club is pleased to be the proud host of the Aurora Health Care Championship on June 1-4 2006.
Geneva National Golf Club is proud to be an official "At Large Host Club" for the Executive Women's Golf Association.
Geneva National Golf Club has taken that call to action one step further.
www.genevanationalresort.com   (328 words)

  
 Lake Geneva News
Local news for Lake Geneva, WI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. -- The treasurer of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America reported that the ELCA churchwide organization received $3.5 million in operating income over expenses for the fiscal year that...
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. -- The Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America continued discussions it began last fall on addressing poverty issues in the public square.
www.topix.net /city/lake-geneva-wi   (654 words)

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