Little did the municipal leaders of Tuscaloosa know that when Harris Lake and Lake Nicol were established to provide water to the city, these two reservoirs would become well-liked recreational lakes in the Alabama metropolitan area. The city quickly outgrew Harris Lake, the first built in 1929. Lake Nicol was built upstream along Yellow Creek … Read more
Turquoise Lake, nestled in the San Isabel National Forest near Leadville, Colorado, is an artificial reservoir that spans 1,780 acres with a capacity of 129,440 acre-feet. Created by the Sugar Loaf Dam, the lake was part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, which diverts water from the Colorado River basin to the more arid plains east of … Read more
Pomme de Terre Lake, located in the scenic west-central Missouri Ozarks, is a captivating and multifaceted destination named after the French term “Pomme de Terre,” which translates to “Apple of the Earth” or “potato.” This name likely stems from the potato-like plants, possibly Apios Americana or Potato Bean, found along the river’s banks, historically used … Read more
Tupper Lake, located in the southwestern corner of Franklin County, New York, is a picturesque town within Adirondack Park. The lake and its surrounding area have a rich history and offer a variety of recreational activities. The town, once known as “Altamont,” was renamed Tupper Lake in 2004 to strengthen its identity and connection with … Read more
Sparkling Lake, nestled within the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest in Vilas County, Wisconsin, is a serene and ecologically significant seepage lake. Covering 64 hectares, this lake is characterized by its clear waters, sandy and gravelly substrates, and a moderately developed 4.3-kilometer shoreline. With a maximum depth of 20 meters, Sparkling Lake is a well-liked … Read more
Lagos Chirripo, also known as Chirripo Lakes, are the highest lakes in Central America, situated just below the summit of Cerro Chirripo in Costa Rica. These high-altitude lakes occupy a small valley above the cloud forest and are a part of the larger Chirripo National Park, which spans 125,600 acres across three provinces: San Jose, … Read more
The Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park is a breathtaking natural area located in the southeast of South Australia within the locality of Wye. It overlooks Discovery Bay and is approximately 490 kilometers southeast of Adelaide and 30 kilometers southeast of Mount Gambier. This conservation park is renowned for its unique wetland ecosystem, fed by freshwater springs … Read more
O.H. Ivie Lake is a prominent reservoir located on the Colorado and Concho Rivers, spanning across Texas’s Concho, Coleman, and Runnels counties. Situated approximately 55 miles east of San Angelo, this artificial lake was impounded in 1990 and has since become a vital resource for water supply, recreation, and wildlife habitat in the region. O.H. … Read more
Lake Alexander is a picturesque artificial lake in Fannie Bay, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Named in honor of Alec Fong Lim, who served as the Lord Mayor of Darwin from 1984 to 1990, the lake was officially opened on July 21, 1991, as a recreational site for the people of Darwin. The lake covers 3.5 … Read more
Situated in southern Oregon, close to the crest of the Cascade Range, Lake of the Woods is a naturally occurring lake that is renowned for its scenic beauty, abundant recreational activities, and rich historical background. The lake spans 1,146 acres and measures roughly 2.75 miles in length and 0.75 miles in width. Its highest depth … Read more