I love Iowa. I really do. But we are certainly not known for our crystal clear lakes.
First, let me tell you that my parents live on an Iowa lake in a gorgeous house. Second, I'll tell you that my mom just got back from Greece. Third, when she returned home I got an email from her that said, "There's no place like home."
Now hold on there mom. That might be a bit much. Let's compare your Greece pictures to your lake pictures, shall we?
I now present the ocean mom swam in while in Greece:
And now here is the water off their dock:

See a difference? Ok, so now here is a picture of a beach in Greece:

And now here is a picture of mom and dad's beach, taken this morning:

You're right mom. There's no place like home...I guess.