Lake Kaweah, nestled near Lemon Cove in the picturesque Tulare County, California, is a reservoir formed by the Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River. Originating in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada, the river drains an area of about 560 square miles into Lake Kaweah before continuing towards the fertile San Joaquin Valley. It then gracefully divides … Read more
Pristine gems in a rugged landscape, the nearly 30 lakes in Acadia National Park sparkle in the valleys and hollows gouged by ancient glaciers. Located in Maine’s Downeast and Acadia region, these lakes, classified as ‘great ponds’ by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries, include Long Pond, Eagle Lake, Seal Cove Lake, Echo Lake, Jordan … Read more
Three charming lakes in Utah’s Panoramaland Region, known as the Kents Lakes, are beloved spots for fishing and outdoor recreation. These small reservoirs, consisting of Upper Kents Lake, Lower Kents Lake, and Kents Lake, are nestled in a high meadow of the Tushar Mountains within the Fish Lake National Forest. Created by dams for water … Read more
Lake Macbride, located in east central Iowa, is a premier destination for outdoor recreation. Initially recommended in 1932, the lake was developed with a $50,000 federal grant and labor from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Opened in 1937, the lake originally covered 200 acres. However, the construction of the Coralville Dam and Reservoir in the late … Read more
A tranquil reservoir formed by the construction of the Lake Alpine Dam across Silver Creek, Lake Alpine lies tucked away in the High Sierra mountains of California. As part of the Upper Utica Project, this charming lake is overseen by the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) and functions as a basin for storage and water … Read more
Tianchi, also known as Heavenly Lake, is a stunning alpine lake in Xinjiang, Northwest China. Nestled on the north side of the Bogda Shan range of the Tian Shan mountains, the lake is approximately 30 kilometers south of Fukang and 45 kilometers east of Ürümqi. Tianchi translates to “Heavenly Lake” and is shared with several … Read more
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Fenton Lake, nestled in the Jemez Mountains in Northwest New Mexico, is a hidden treasure. Although it spans less than 40 acres, it offers many recreational opportunities, drawing campers, anglers, and nature lovers across the state. Located just 70 miles northwest of Albuquerque, the lake is a haven … Read more
With a name derived from the French word for wicked or evil, Alberta’s Maligne Lake (pronounced muh-leen) offers a scenic and serene face that contradicts its name. Located within Canada’s Jasper National Park, remote Maligne Lake shares its name with a nearby mountain range and the Maligne River. So named by Father Pierre-Jean De Smet … Read more
West Sumatra, Indonesia, is home to Lake Maninjau, also known as Danau Maninjau (meaning “overlook” or “observation” in Minangkabau). Volcanic eruptions formed this crater lake. It is situated at 0°19′S 100°12′E, 36 kilometers (22 miles) west of Bukittinggi. An estimated volcanic eruption about 52,000 years ago created the Maninjau caldera. Up to 50 kilometers (31 … Read more
Spring Hollow Reservoir, located in Virginia’s southern Shenandoah Valley, is a 158-acre artificial lake created by damming a valley southwest of Roanoke. The reservoir, which holds over three billion gallons of water, is fed by the Roanoke River and enclosed by the Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam. Nestled among forested rolling hills, the reservoir is … Read more