Chateaugay Lakes, comprising Upper Chateaugay Lake and Lower Chateaugay Lake, are nestled in the Adirondack region of New York, near the Canadian border. These lakes cover nearly 3,200 acres and are entirely within the boundaries of the Adirondack Park, offering a serene and picturesque environment for various recreational activities. Upper Chateaugay Lake is the larger … Read more
Built in 1956, Lake Waxahachie is a 656-acre body of water in Ellis County, Texas, that supplies the adjacent City of Waxahachie with municipal water. Despite its relatively small size, the reservoir offers a variety of recreational activities and is surrounded by beautiful homes with stunning lake views. The City of Waxahachie manages the reservoir, … Read more
Lake Powhatan, located in the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, North Carolina, is a serene 13-acre reservoir created by damming Bent Creek in 1942. The lake and its environs are well-liked by campers, hikers, mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts because they provide a range of outdoor activities. The campground is adjacent to the 6,000-acre Bent … Read more
Falcon Lake, Manitoba: A Gateway to Adventure Falcon Lake, located in the southeasternmost section of Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, is a vibrant unincorporated urban center known for its diverse recreational activities and rich history. This picturesque lake is situated about 152 kilometers east of Winnipeg, near the Ontario border, making it a popular entry … Read more
Spruce Knob Lake is located in the picturesque Monongahela National Forest in the eastern part of West Virginia. Nestled less than a mile from the lake itself, Spruce Knob Lake Campground offers a serene escape amidst a hardwood forest. Spruce Knob, standing at 4,863 feet, is the highest peak in West Virginia and features a … Read more
Adams Lake is a striking deep-water lake in south-central British Columbia, Canada. This natural marvel lies between the Thompson and Shuswap regions, within the Thompson–Nicola and Columbia–Shuswap regional districts. The lake’s extensive surface area of 137.9 km² and impressive depth of up to 457 meters make it one of the deepest lakes in British Columbia … Read more
Turquoise Lake, nestled in the San Isabel National Forest near Leadville, Colorado, is an artificial reservoir that spans 1,780 acres with a capacity of 129,440 acre-feet. Created by the Sugar Loaf Dam, the lake was part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, which diverts water from the Colorado River basin to the more arid plains east of … Read more
Lake Kashiba, located southwest of Luanshya in Zambia, near Mpongwe and St. Anthony’sAnthony’s Mission, is a geological marvel known for its unique hydrography and deep, clear waters. Often referred to as “The Sunken Lakes,” these formations result from limestone dissolution, which led to caves that eventually collapsed, forming deep, water-filled holes. Among these, Lake Kashiba … Read more
The Cascade Lakes, a picturesque collection of lakes in central Oregon, are located along the Deschutes River on the east side of the Cascade Range in Deschutes County. This scenic chain comprises 12 lakes and two reservoirs, each offering unique natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The Cascade Lakes start west of Mount Bachelor, just beyond … Read more
Lake Alexander is a picturesque artificial lake in Fannie Bay, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Named in honor of Alec Fong Lim, who served as the Lord Mayor of Darwin from 1984 to 1990, the lake was officially opened on July 21, 1991, as a recreational site for the people of Darwin. The lake covers 3.5 … Read more