The Thompson Chain of Lakes, nestled in Montana’s picturesque Glacier Country region, offers nature enthusiasts and vacationers a serene retreat. Stretching for 20 miles along US Highway 2, about 45 miles south of Libby, this chain of glacial kettle lakes includes notable bodies of water such as Loon Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Crystal Lake, Upper Thompson … Read more
Hebgen Lake, nestled in Gallatin County, southwest Montana, is not just a reservoir. It’s a living testament to nature’s resilience, having been formed by the Hebgen Dam during the 1959 earthquake that created Quake Lake downstream. This historical significance, coupled with its stunning scenery and a plethora of recreational activities like camping, fishing, boating, and … Read more
Lake Mweru (Mwelu or Mwero) is a freshwater lake between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It covers 110 kilometers (68 miles) of the Congo River’s length and lies between its Luapula River (upstream) and Luvua River (downstream) segments. The name “Mweru” means “lake” in several Bantu languages. Physical Geography Mweru receives its … Read more
Buntzen Lake is a picturesque 4.8-kilometer-long lake in Anmore, British Columbia, within the Greater Vancouver area. Surrounded by stunning mountains and forests, it was named for Johannes Buntzen, the first general manager of BC Electric Railway Co. This artificial lake was created to serve as a hydroelectric reservoir and remains a popular destination for outdoor … Read more
Waiakea Pond, spanning 25 acres, is the largest natural lake on Hawaii’s Big Island in the heart of Hilo. This pond is part of the Wailoa River State Recreation Area and is connected to the Wailoa Stream, which flows from the lower reaches of the Mauna Loa volcano towards the ocean at Hilo Bay. The … Read more
Crystal Lake, a 33-acre natural great pond in the heart of Newton, Massachusetts, is a picturesque and tranquil oasis just 23 minutes away from Boston’s city center. The lake sits at 141 feet above sea level, with a maximum depth of 31 feet, and is surrounded by private homes, two small parks, and a designated … Read more
Sprawling across almost 9,000 acres in the Maine Highlands Region, Brassua Lake is a picturesque and relatively undiscovered natural lake. In 1925, a dam was constructed on the lower Moose River, forming the lake. The old Brassua and Little Brassua Lakes were combined into one large body of water, raising the water levels by about … Read more
A freshwater loch called Loch Assynt is located in Sutherland, Scotland, about 8 kilometers northeast of Lochinver. This picturesque loch is nestled between the peaks of Canisp, Quinag, and Beinn Uidhe, making it a stunning natural landmark in the Highlands. The loch stretches for about 9.65 kilometers in length and 1.5 kilometers in width, covering … Read more
Pitt Lake, situated on the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, is the second largest lake with an area of roughly 53.5 square kilometers. This impressive body of water is about 25 kilometers long and 4.5 kilometers wide at its widest point. Uniquely, Pitt Lake is one of the world’s relatively few tidal lakes, experiencing an … Read more
Wonder Lake, located in McHenry County, Illinois, is a charming village that serves as a commuter hub in the Chicago metropolitan area. The village’s population was 3,973 at the time of the 2020 census, but with the unincorporated subdivisions nearby, the actual population is thought to be closer to 10,000. The village, originally named Sunrise … Read more