Island Park Reservoir, located in the breathtaking region of eastern Idaho, spans 7,000 acres and is a significant feature of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Built in 1938, it provides various recreational opportunities and acts as a storage tank for irrigation, making it a popular tourist and local attraction. Island Park Reservoir, conveniently located about 30 … Read more
Lake Powhatan, located in the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, North Carolina, is a serene 13-acre reservoir created by damming Bent Creek in 1942. The lake and its environs are well-liked by campers, hikers, mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts because they provide a range of outdoor activities. The campground is adjacent to the 6,000-acre Bent … Read more
Spruce Knob Lake is located in the picturesque Monongahela National Forest in the eastern part of West Virginia. Nestled less than a mile from the lake itself, Spruce Knob Lake Campground offers a serene escape amidst a hardwood forest. Spruce Knob, standing at 4,863 feet, is the highest peak in West Virginia and features a … Read more
Green Mountain Reservoir, a historically significant body of water, is nestled in Summit County, Colorado, near the northern end of the county along the Blue River, approximately 13 miles southeast of Kremmling. A significant part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project (C-BT), a water diversion project approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937, is the … Read more
Ashley Lake, situated in the picturesque northwest Montana, stands at 3,500 feet. This tranquil lake extends over 4 miles in length and 2 miles in width, enveloping approximately 3,250 acres of pristine wilderness. The lake is well known for its vivid turquoise blue waters, which are especially vivid in the afternoon and create a welcoming … Read more
Hubbard Lake, located in Alcona County in Northern Michigan, is a vast freshwater lake covering 8,850 acres (36 km²). Stretching seven miles (11 km) in length and two miles (3 km) in width, Hubbard Lake boasts a maximum depth of 85 feet (26 m) and an average depth of 32.6 feet (9.9 m). This scenic … 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
Over 500 hectares in size, Lak Lake is a tranquil haven surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and it is located in the center of Dak Lak, Vietnam. The Mnong ethnic language interprets the name “Lak” as “water,” which captures the essence of the lake. This hidden paradise, which lies 56 kilometers south of Buon Ma Thuot … Read more
The Cascade Lakes, a picturesque collection of lakes in central Oregon, are located along the Deschutes River on the east side of the Cascade Range in Deschutes County. This scenic chain comprises 12 lakes and two reservoirs, each offering unique natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The Cascade Lakes start west of Mount Bachelor, just beyond … 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