Bear Lake

Bear Lake is a large, freshwater, inland lake located in the Western Part of Elwood City. The lake has a beach on it's East side towards Elwood City. West and Southwest of the Lake are mountains. The southern terminous of the lake is just north of the foot of Moose Mountain. Many times the Read Family are seen here on hot days when they do not go to the ocean.

In Episode 129, Grandma Thora teaches D.W. a way to get rid of a secret that you cannot tell anyone. D.W. told her secret to a Sea Shell, then threw it into Bear Lake. Whenever a lake is seen nearby Elwood City, most likely, (even if it is not mentioned) it is Bear Lake.

Recreation, Islands, Water Flowage
World's End Park is a large park located on a peninsula on Bear Lake. The park is known for cylcing mostly.

Mill Creek is a small creek that drains Western Elwood City and contributes it to Bear Lake. It is not known if there is another river or stream that flows out of Bear Lake.

Button Island is a small Island in the Lake. In one episode, Mr. Haney states that he is organizing a Button Island Float.