The Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria’s most visited lakes, are a breathtaking glacial series located in the Rila Mountains within Rila National Park, about two hours from Sofia. These lakes are renowned for their stunning natural beauty and unique formation created by glacial action. The lakes are named The Tear, The Eye, The Kidney, The Twin, … Read more
Echo Lake Park, located just an hour west of Denver, is a popular destination within the Denver Mountain Parks system. This 616-acre sub-alpine park features the picturesque 24-acre Echo Lake, easily accessible from the parking lot. The lake is 10,600 feet above sea level and is stocked yearly with rainbow trout, a favorite location for … Read more
Lake Metigoshe is one of the top locations in the North Central region of North Dakota for water activities. Often referred to as the “Jewel of the Turtle Mountains,” this 1,500-acre lake bordering Manitoba, Canada, is a popular vacation spot for lake lovers. Formed by the last Wisconsin glacier over 10,000 years ago, Lake Metigoshe … 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 Tuz, also known as Tuz Gölü, meaning ‘Salt Lake’ in Turkish, and anciently called Tatta (Ancient Greek: Τάττα, Latin: Tatta Lacus), is the second largest lake in Turkey, covering a surface area of 1,665 km² (643 sq mi). It’s also among the world’s biggest hypersaline lakes. The distances of Konya, 150 km (93 mi) … Read more
Lake Golcuk, in northwest Turkey near Bolu, is a popular day trip destination. Formed in 1958 by a dam, forested hills surround the 11-acre lake and are ideal for picnics, hikes, and nature walks. It’s cooler than the city in summer and covered in snow in winter. The lake is popular for weddings, picnics, and … 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
Chewalla Lake, a picturesque 260-acre reservoir in the Mississippi Hills region, offers a tranquil retreat with many outdoor activities. Nestled within the Holly Springs National Forest, this serene lake is surrounded by loblolly pines, sweet gum, and oak trees, providing a scenic backdrop for various recreational pursuits. Located an hour from Tupelo and Memphis, TN, … Read more