Walker Lake State Recreation Area

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North of the town of Hawthorne, Hwy 95 traces the shrinking shoreline of this popular picnicking, swimming, boating and fishing spot. Summer months bring out thousands of (harmless) spiders feasting on insects coming off the lake: steer clear if you're arachnophobic.

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