Lake Metigoshe is one of the top locations in the North Central region of North Dakota for water activities. Often referred to as the “Jewel of the Turtle Mountains,” this 1,500-acre lake bordering Manitoba, Canada, is a popular vacation spot for lake lovers. Formed by the last Wisconsin glacier over 10,000 years ago, Lake Metigoshe … Read more
Nova Scotia’s Lochaber Lake, located near the Northumberland Shore region, proudly showcases its Scottish heritage through its name, derived from the Loch Abar region of the Scottish Highlands. This ribbon lake, formed by glacial scouring, is less than half a mile wide, several miles long, and reaches a depth of 172 feet at its center. … 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
Sylvan Lake is a charming village located about 25 kilometers west of Red Deer on Highway 11 or 11A in central Alberta, Canada. It is located on the southeast shore of 15-kilometer-long Sylvan Lake, a freshwater body that forms the border between the counties of Red Deer and Lacombe. About a million people visit the … Read more
Powers Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randall and Wheatland in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,401. Originally part of Walworth County, a portion of Powers Lake became part of the village of Bloomfield on December 20, 2011. The area has a rich history, initially known … Read more
Nearly 60 years ago, Beardsley Lake was initiated to provide water for California’s Central Valley farms and orchards. This artificial reservoir in the Stanislaus National Forest was formed by constructing a dam across the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River. During the drier months, water from melting snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is diverted … Read more
Lying away in the Chippewa National Forest, the Cut Foot Sioux Lakes silently entice visitors looking for a peaceful getaway. These lakes, connected to Lake Winnibigoshish by the Williams Narrows canal, have more than 100 miles of shoreline, quiet bays, and hidden coves perfect for fishing and paddle sports. The region’s rich history includes Native … Read more
Central Wyoming’s Boysen Dam is an earth-fill dam on the Wind River that created the Boysen Reservoir. Situated at the mouth of Wind River Canyon, the dam was built between 1947 and 1952 in the vicinity of Shoshoni in Fremont County. On land leased from the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes, Asmus Boysen constructed a dam … Read more
Trout Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, is a prominent feature in the region known for its abundant lakes and natural beauty. Situated near Boulder Junction and Arbor Vitae, this lake spans 6.208 square miles (16.079 km²) with a volume of 0.058 cubic miles (0.240 km³), making it one of the largest lakes in Vilas County. … Read more