Lake Minnewaska is a unique and picturesque 36-acre lake atop the Shawangunk Mountain ridge in New York’s Catskills region. Surrounded by cliff walls and held in place by bedrock and a small dam, this high-altitude lake offers a serene view for nature enthusiasts. The lake, originally known as Coxing Pond, was renamed and slightly altered … Read more
Embalse de Los Bermejales, nestled in the serene Andalusian landscape of southern Spain, is a tranquil haven waiting to be discovered. Just a short drive, an hour and a half north of Costa del Sol, this 1,400-acre reservoir exudes a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle … Read more
Chandra Taal, meaning ‘Moon Lake,’ is a captivating high-altitude lake in the upper Chandra valley of the Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, India. Nestled near the source of the Chandra River, the lake sits at about 4,300 meters (14,100 feet) in the Himalayas. Known for its crescent shape, Chandra Taal is surrounded by … Read more
Riverside County, California, has a charming water storage reservoir called Lake Hemet, which is tucked away in the San Jacinto Mountains. The lake was formed in 1895 when the Lake Hemet Dam was built. It has a surface area of 470 acres and a water capacity of 14,000 acre-feet. Perched 4,340 feet above sea level, … Read more
The tranquil Fen Drayton Lakes are located in Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, just north of Fen Drayton. These tiny ponds are located next to the Great Ouse River and were created from former gravel and sand pits. The marshes around these lakes, roughly 20 feet above sea level, provide an ideal habitat for birds and waterfowl; … Read more
Tonlé Sap, a lake in northwest Cambodia, is known as the “Great Lake.” It is one of the world’s most productive and diverse ecosystems and the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Even though there are risks from infrastructure development, deforestation, and climate change, it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997. In the … Read more
Florida’s Panhandle East Coastal Dune Lakes are rare, fragile, and mysterious natural phenomena found in a few places worldwide, including Australia’s Queensland, Madagascar, New Zealand’s Northland, and along North Florida’s Gulf Coast. These 15 lakes, situated just behind the coastal dunes in Walton County, are recognized for their unique ecology, although they have only recently … Read more
The Sky Lakes Wilderness is a vast wilderness area in the Rogue River–Siskiyou and Fremont–Winema national forests in the southern Cascade Range of Oregon, USA. This protected area spans approximately 116,300 acres, with 75,695 acres in the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest and 40,605 acres in the Fremont–Winema National Forest. Established in 1984 under the Wilderness … Read more
Suchitlan Lake, the largest lake in El Salvador, is a prime visitor destination. Situated approximately one hour to the north of San Salvador, it provides breathtaking boat rides that pass through islands brimming with avian life, such as the greatest concentration of ducks in El Salvador. Egrets, herons, and other water birds crowd the shoreline, … Read more
Lake Carnegie, also known as Carnegie Lake, is a gift from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. Located on Princeton University’s southern end, it was constructed to provide a practice lake for the Princeton rowing team. The lake, formed by damming the Millstone River at the confluence of Stony Brook, has been a cherished spot since 1906. … Read more