Mountain Island Lake, a unique and picturesque body of water northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina, was created in 1924 alongside the construction of the Mountain Island Hydroelectric Station. Its name is derived from the mountain that appears as an island within the lake, a feature that sets it apart. The lake’s shape follows the meander … Read more
Brantley Lake, a reservoir on the Pecos River, is located within Brantley Lake State Park, approximately 12 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico. The lake was created by the construction of Brantley Dam in the 1980s, which replaced the old McMillan Dam. The primary purposes of the Brantley Project by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation … Read more
Pristine gems in a rugged landscape, the nearly 30 lakes in Acadia National Park sparkle in the valleys and hollows gouged by ancient glaciers. Located in Maine’s Downeast and Acadia region, these lakes, classified as ‘great ponds’ by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries, include Long Pond, Eagle Lake, Seal Cove Lake, Echo Lake, Jordan … Read more
Nestled among heavily forested mountains, Lake Groton, also known as Groton Pond, is a cherished summer destination for generations of camp owners. This picturesque 400-acre lake, with nearly six miles of rocky shoreline, is ideal for summer cottages and hunting camps. Its rich history includes logging, railway access, and small steamships that initially facilitated logging … Read more
Three charming lakes in Utah’s Panoramaland Region, known as the Kents Lakes, are beloved spots for fishing and outdoor recreation. These small reservoirs, consisting of Upper Kents Lake, Lower Kents Lake, and Kents Lake, are nestled in a high meadow of the Tushar Mountains within the Fish Lake National Forest. Created by dams for water … Read more
Key attractions along a 15-mile section of the Broad River in South Carolina’s Olde English District include Gaston Shoals Lake and Ninety-Nine Islands Lake. Flowing out of North Carolina below Lake Lure Dam, the Broad River is a major tributary of the Congaree River. Five dams along the Broad River generate hydropower between the North … Read more
Adams-McGill Reservoir is a serene oasis for birds, waterfowl, fish, and wildlife in Nevada’s Great Basin desert. This nearly 15,000-acre wetland in the White River Valley of Nevada’s Silver Trails Region offers abundant recreational opportunities while primarily serving as a wildlife habitat. It is the largest of five artificial reservoirs within the Wayne E. Kirch … Read more
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
Nimpkish Lake is a serene body of water located on the northern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has a surface area of 37 square kilometers, an average depth of 161 meters, and a maximum depth of 320 meters. The Namgis First Nation has a historical relationship with the region and has … Read more