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
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
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes, located in Jammu and Kashmir, India, are designated as a Ramsar site for their ecological and cultural importance. The site covers 350 hectares and consists of two lakes, Surinsar and Mansar, which are significant for their biodiversity and religious significance. Surinsar Lake is primarily rain-fed, while Mansar Lake is fed by surface runoff … 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
Yedigoller National Park is centred around the seven lakes located in northern Turkey. These little, charming lakes, which go by the names Buyukgol, Kucukgol, Deringol, Nazligol, Seringol, Sazligol, and Incegol, were created when landslides drowned a small mountain stream. A portion of the water in the cascading streams that connect the lakes is supplied by … 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
Lake Misurina, located in the Cadore region near Auronzo di Cadore in Belluno, Italy, is the largest natural lake in the area, at an elevation of 1,754 meters above sea level. The lake spans a perimeter of 2.6 kilometers and reaches a maximum depth of 5 meters. This gorgeous alpine lake is well-known for its … Read more