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
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
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
Slocan Lake, nestled in the Slocan Valley of the West Kootenay region in Southeastern British Columbia, Canada, is a picturesque and serene body of water. Drained by the Slocan River, which flows south from the lake’s foot at Slocan City to South Slocan, it eventually meets the Kootenay River a few miles above its confluence … Read more
Hume Lake is a scenic reservoir in the Sierra Nevada within Sequoia National Forest in Fresno County, central California. Nestled on Ninemile Creek, a tributary of the Kings River, it lies adjacent to the unincorporated community of Hume. The lake’s surface elevation is 1,586.34 meters (5,204.5 feet), and it is accessible from California Route 180 … Read more
Lake Cootharaba is a serene and picturesque freshwater lake in the Noosa North Shore locality within the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. It is renowned as the gateway to the Noosa Everglades, a sought-after tourist destination. The lake’s primary access points are the town of Boreen Point and the camping spot of Elanda Point. The … Read more
Peach Lake, nestled 50 miles north of New York City in Westchester and Putnam Counties, has evolved from a popular summer getaway to a year-round haven for families. Once bustling with weekend visitors who enjoyed a large beach, boating, and commercial amusements, the lake now boasts serene suburban neighborhoods. These communities feature private beaches, clubhouses, … Read more
Nearly 60 years ago, Beardsley Lake was initiated to provide water for California’s Central Valley farms and orchards. This artificial reservoir in the Stanislaus National Forest was formed by constructing a dam across the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River. During the drier months, water from melting snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is diverted … Read more
Spectacle Lake, nestled in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Vilas County, Wisconsin, is a serene and picturesque retreat. This immaculate lake, which covers more than 400 acres, is a sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of the great outdoors. The dense woodland that envelops the lake creates a tranquil, quiet ambiance perfect for a leisurely … Read more