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
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
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
Located in Bali’s central highlands, the unusual twin crater lakes of Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan were created inside the caldera of the dormant Bedugul volcano. These lakes, once a single body of water until a landslide in 1800, are now separated by a narrow land bridge less than a mile wide. Perched at an … 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
Lake Izabal, also known as the Golfo Dulce, is the largest lake in Guatemala. It boasts a surface area of 589.6 km² (227.6 square miles) and reaches a maximum depth of 18 meters (59 feet). Positioned just a meter above sea level, the lake receives its primary inflow from the Polochic River and drains into … Read more
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Fenton Lake, nestled in the Jemez Mountains in Northwest New Mexico, is a hidden treasure. Although it spans less than 40 acres, it offers many recreational opportunities, drawing campers, anglers, and nature lovers across the state. Located just 70 miles northwest of Albuquerque, the lake is a haven … Read more