Tranquil waters, majestic peaks, and abundant wildlife define the Grand Teton Lakes, nestled within the serene Grand Teton National Park. Jenny Lake, String Lake, and Leigh Lake, situated south of the larger Jackson Lake, offer breathtaking scenery, gentle trails, and lakeside camping. Jenny Lake, the southernmost and deepest of the three at 423 feet, features … Read more
Stunning and spacious, Canada’s Great Central Lake is situated on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. It is situated northwest of Port Alberni and north of Sproat Lake. Spanning 45 kilometers (28 miles) in length, with an area of 50.85 square kilometers (19.63 square miles) and an average depth of 124 meters (407 feet), it is the … Read more
Nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth, inhabitants of the metroplex can benefit from Lake Arlington’s dual mission of providing water and flood control. The lake, which is around 2,000 acres, gained popularity fast as a place to go boating and fishing. A rich life is offered in a few tiny gated communities with stunning lake … Read more
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
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
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