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
Lake Bratan, one of Bali’s scenic caldera lakes, is located in Baturiti, Tabanan, near Mount Catur in Petang Village, Plaga. Nestled at an altitude of 1,239 meters above sea level, the lake area is cooler than most regions in Bali, offering a refreshing escape. The famous Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, located on the lake’s western … Read more
Lookout Shoals Lake is a picturesque reservoir in North Carolina’s Piedmont region, known as Lake Lookout to its residents. The 1,300-acre lake was created along the Catawba River between Lake Hickory and Lake Norman primarily for hydropower generation but has since become a cherished location for lakefront living and recreation. The reservoir features a long, … 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
Longview Lake is a 930-acre freshwater reservoir in Jackson County, Missouri, located near Grandview, Lee’s Summit, and Kansas City. It is a crucial component of the Little Blue River Project, an endeavor by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to preserve fish and wildlife while averting flooding. The reservoir is hidden in the 4,852-acre Longview … Read more
Renowned for its exceptional landlocked salmon fishery, the Fish River Chain of Lakes in Aroostook County is a top destination for big-lake anglers. These eight natural lakes are undammed near the New Brunswick, Canada border, providing ideal trout and salmon breeding grounds. The chain begins with shallow Fish River Lake, which sits at the highest … Read more
Coralville Lake is an artificial Johnson County, Iowa, reservoir created by the Coralville Dam on the Iowa River. The main purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-built dam, which was built between 1949 and 1958, is flood control. The 100-foot-high dam impounds a large area, forming Coralville Lake with a surface area of 5,280 … Read more
Stave Lake and Hayward Lake are two interconnected reservoirs in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Both offer scenic beauty and a range of recreational opportunities. Stave Lake Stave Lake, a large reservoir in the Fraser Valley, was formed in 1912 by the construction of the Stave Falls Dam. The dam harnesses the power … Read more