Florida’s Panhandle East Coastal Dune Lakes are rare, fragile, and mysterious natural phenomena found in a few places worldwide, including Australia’s Queensland, Madagascar, New Zealand’s Northland, and along North Florida’s Gulf Coast. These 15 lakes, situated just behind the coastal dunes in Walton County, are recognized for their unique ecology, although they have only recently … Read more
The Sky Lakes Wilderness is a vast wilderness area in the Rogue River–Siskiyou and Fremont–Winema national forests in the southern Cascade Range of Oregon, USA. This protected area spans approximately 116,300 acres, with 75,695 acres in the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest and 40,605 acres in the Fremont–Winema National Forest. Established in 1984 under the Wilderness … Read more
Erhai Lake, or Er Lake (Chinese: 洱海; pinyin: Ěrhǎi), is an alpine fault lake located in Dali City, Yunnan province, China. This stunning lake, once known as Yeyuze or Kunming Lake in ancient times, lies at an elevation of 1,972 meters (6,470 ft) and is nestled between the regencies of Tanah Datar and Solok. Erhai … Read more
Tranquil waters, majestic peaks, and abundant wildlife define the Grand Teton Lakes, nestled within the serene Grand Teton National Park. Jenny Lake, String Lake, and Leigh Lake, situated south of the larger Jackson Lake, offer breathtaking scenery, gentle trails, and lakeside camping. Jenny Lake, the southernmost and deepest of the three at 423 feet, features … Read more
Stunning and spacious, Canada’s Great Central Lake is situated on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. It is situated northwest of Port Alberni and north of Sproat Lake. Spanning 45 kilometers (28 miles) in length, with an area of 50.85 square kilometers (19.63 square miles) and an average depth of 124 meters (407 feet), it is the … Read more
Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world and India is at an elevation of 5,430 meters (17,800 feet) in the Great Himalayas in Sikkim’s Mangan District. Named after Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, the lake holds significant religious importance for Buddhists and Sikhs. The lake is 190 kilometers (120 miles) … Read more
Tsomgo Lake, or Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a stunning glacial lake in Changu, within the Gangtok district of Sikkim, India. At 3,753 meters (12,313 feet) in elevation, the lake lies 40 kilometers (25 miles) away from Gangtok, the state capital. During the winter, the lake is frozen. The local Sikkimese people revere the … Read more
Nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth, inhabitants of the metroplex can benefit from Lake Arlington’s dual mission of providing water and flood control. The lake, which is around 2,000 acres, gained popularity fast as a place to go boating and fishing. A rich life is offered in a few tiny gated communities with stunning lake … Read more
Lake Carezza, located in the Trentino-Alto Adige area of northern Italy, is a stunning sight referred to as “The Pearl of the Dolomites.” This little glacial lake, sometimes called Lago di Carezza or Karersee, lies at the base of the Latemar Massif and reflects the snow-capped peaks that rise above it. The Italian name means … Read more
Kanas Lake, located in Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, China, is a stunning crescent-shaped lake formed by glacial activity around 200,000 years ago during the Quaternary period. Nestled in a valley in the Altai Mountains near the borders of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia, the lake boasts an estimated water storage capacity of 53.8 billion cubic meters and … Read more