Lake Massapoag in Sharon, Mass., might be best known as a summer spot with its swimming beach, and boating and fishing opportunities, but the winter scenery has its own equally special personality.

I recently did a double take when recently driving past Lake Massapoag around 4:15 p.m., as the combination of unique-looking clouds and the way the last glimpses of sun played off the ice was nothing short of spectacular.

Don't make a long-distance special trip to see the sunsets here, but if you are in the area and the potential for good color in the sky seems possible, then Lake Massapoag is surely worth a visit.

Lake Massapoag is located along Massapoag Ave. in Sharon, Mass.

Other points of interest in the Sharon area:
Borderland State Park, Easton
Old Country Store and Emporium, Mansfield
Historic North Easton
Hall at Patriot Place, Foxboro
Bird Park, Walpole