Electric Lake is a high-altitude gem in Utah, nestled amid the scenic Panoramaland and Castle Country regions. Created in 1974 by constructing a dam to collect waters from Upper Huntington Creek, Boulger Creek, Coal Creek, and seasonal streams, the lake serves irrigation needs, provides cooling water for a Rocky Mountain Power generating plant, and offers … Read more
Lake Minnewaska in Minnesota’s Central region is an ideal destination for lake-based recreation. Spanning over 7,000 acres, this lake offers various activities such as fishing, boating, water sports, nature observation, and relaxation. The lake is flanked by two small, tourist-friendly towns—Glenwood to the east and Starbuck to the west—each providing public beaches, camping facilities, and … Read more
The Alexandria Chain of Lakes in Minnesota’s Central Lakes region is a popular family vacation destination. It comprises 11 main lakes, including Lake Darling, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Victoria, Lake Cowdry, Lake Jessie, North Union Lake, Lake Taylor, Lake Stony, and Lake Brophy. The area offers extensive recreational activities. Six … Read more
The jewel in the crown of Kittatinny Valley State Park is Lake Aeroflex, situated in the Skylands section of New Jersey. The deepest natural lake in New Jersey is also known as New Wawayanda Lake. It is one of only two lakes in the state that the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife has … Read more
Meduxnekeag Lake, or Drew’s Lake, offers a serene Northern Maine hideaway in Aroostook County. Created in 1947 by damming the headwaters of the Meduxnekeag River, this 1,144-acre lake is surrounded by inviting waters, wooded scenery, and abundant wildlife. The lake has yet to be developed; the eastern bay has a public boat launch. The lake … Read more
In addition to providing the City of Cleburne, Texas, with an abundance of recreational opportunities, Lake Cleburne is also an essential water source. Tucked away in the Prairies and Lakes area, this reservoir is well known for its great bass fishing, producing enough four- to five-pound bass to draw anglers in on a regular basis. … Read more
Mendenhall Lake is a must-visit destination in Alaska’s Inside Passage Region. Formed after the Mendenhall Glacier receded in the 1930s, the glacier-fed lake reaches depths of 220 feet. The lake, surrounded by the 5,815-acre Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area within the Tongass National Forest, is just 12 miles from Juneau. This scenic spot attracts numerous visitors … Read more
Long Pond is a 1,721-acre lake in the towns of Lakeville and Freetown in southeastern Massachusetts. Sharing waters with Assawompset Pond serves as a critical source of drinking water for New Bedford, the largest city in the region. The lake is approximately one and four miles wide, featuring three islands: Goat Island, Lewis Island, and … Read more
A hidden gem of serene magnificence, Donnells Reservoir, also known as Donnell Lake, is tucked away amid the untamed beauty of the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains. This magnificent lake covers 425 acres and is surrounded abruptly by towering granite cliffs on all sides. Reaching Donnells Reservoir requires an adventurous mindset because the gravel forest service … Read more
Cranberry Lake, nestled on the east branch of the Oswegatchie River in New York’s Adirondack Park, is a natural wonder. It’s the third largest lake in the region, surpassed only by Lake George and the Great Sacandaga Lake. Approximately 75 percent of its shoreline is state-owned, hugging the 118,000-acre Five Ponds Wilderness Area to the … Read more