Five lakes comprise the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, an urban gem including Brownie Lake, Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake. These lakes and their surrounding parkland cover over 1500 acres, with nearly 1100 acres of water. A 13-mile trail system connects all five lakes, ideal for walking and biking. Channels … Read more
Water sports can be found at St. Paul’s Phalen Chain of Lakes. This chain includes Lake Phalen, Keller Lake, Round Lake, Lake Gervais, Spoon Lake, and Kohlman Lake. One of the highlights is the Phalen-Keller Regional Park, which is well-known for having many lakes and parks. The focal point is Lake Phalen, which spans 198 … Read more
The Winter Park Chain of Lakes is a beautiful network of six interconnected lakes: Lake Virginia, Lake Mizell, Lake Osceola, Lake Maitland, Lake Nina, and Lake Minnehaha. Located in Winter Park and Maitland, and close to downtown Orlando, these lakes are ideal for paddleboarding, kayaking, waterskiing, boating, and fishing. The navigable canals connecting the lakes … 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
Only those fortunate to visit Wilmington, North Carolina, will see Greenfield Lake. This small artificial reservoir, created in 1730 by Dr. Sam Green to power a mill, is now one of the city’s most charming features. Covering about 100 acres, Greenfield Lake is located just a mile from the Cape Fear River and has a … Read more
The Bangweulu, which means ‘where the water meets the sky,’ is a significant wetland system in Zambia’s upper Congo River basin. It encompasses Lake Bangweulu, the Bangweulu Swamps, and the Bangweulu Flats, covering an area the size of Connecticut or East Anglia at an elevation of 1,140 meters. This extensive wetland system is vital for … Read more
Slocan Lake, nestled in the Slocan Valley of the West Kootenay region in Southeastern British Columbia, Canada, is a picturesque and serene body of water. Drained by the Slocan River, which flows south from the lake’s foot at Slocan City to South Slocan, it eventually meets the Kootenay River a few miles above its confluence … Read more
Hume Lake is a scenic reservoir in the Sierra Nevada within Sequoia National Forest in Fresno County, central California. Nestled on Ninemile Creek, a tributary of the Kings River, it lies adjacent to the unincorporated community of Hume. The lake’s surface elevation is 1,586.34 meters (5,204.5 feet), and it is accessible from California Route 180 … Read more
The Pink Lakes are a mesmerizing feature of Murray-Sunset National Park in Victoria, Australia, drawing thousands of visitors annually. Known for their striking pink hues, best viewed at sunrise and sunset, these lakes are among Australia’s most photographed natural features. The four lakes—Lake Crosbie, Lake Becking, Lake Hardy, and Lake Kenyon—are within walking distance of … Read more
Lake Golcuk, in northwest Turkey near Bolu, is a popular day trip destination. Formed in 1958 by a dam, forested hills surround the 11-acre lake and are ideal for picnics, hikes, and nature walks. It’s cooler than the city in summer and covered in snow in winter. The lake is popular for weddings, picnics, and … Read more