Riverside County, California, has a charming water storage reservoir called Lake Hemet, which is tucked away in the San Jacinto Mountains. The lake was formed in 1895 when the Lake Hemet Dam was built. It has a surface area of 470 acres and a water capacity of 14,000 acre-feet. Perched 4,340 feet above sea level, … Read more
The tranquil Fen Drayton Lakes are located in Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, just north of Fen Drayton. These tiny ponds are located next to the Great Ouse River and were created from former gravel and sand pits. The marshes around these lakes, roughly 20 feet above sea level, provide an ideal habitat for birds and waterfowl; … Read more
Tonlé Sap, a lake in northwest Cambodia, is known as the “Great Lake.” It is one of the world’s most productive and diverse ecosystems and the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Even though there are risks from infrastructure development, deforestation, and climate change, it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997. In the … Read more
Both residents and visitors like visiting Carter Lake, which is situated in the picturesque foothills of Colorado’s Front Range. With its 1,100 acres of land and more than 900 acres of public space surrounding it, the reservoir is an excellent location for a variety of recreational pursuits. A vital part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, … Read more
In Jackson County, Missouri, Lake Jacomo is a 970-acre freshwater reservoir close to Blue Springs. This charming lake, which is part of the 7,809-acre Fleming Park, is overseen by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Association. The idea for Lake Jacomo began in 1932 when Jackson County Presiding Judge Harry S. Truman suggested a study … Read more
The Sky Lakes Wilderness is a vast wilderness area in the Rogue River–Siskiyou and Fremont–Winema national forests in the southern Cascade Range of Oregon, USA. This protected area spans approximately 116,300 acres, with 75,695 acres in the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest and 40,605 acres in the Fremont–Winema National Forest. Established in 1984 under the Wilderness … Read more
Lake Carnegie, also known as Carnegie Lake, is a gift from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. Located on Princeton University’s southern end, it was constructed to provide a practice lake for the Princeton rowing team. The lake, formed by damming the Millstone River at the confluence of Stony Brook, has been a cherished spot since 1906. … 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
The Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria’s most visited lakes, are a breathtaking glacial series located in the Rila Mountains within Rila National Park, about two hours from Sofia. These lakes are renowned for their stunning natural beauty and unique formation created by glacial action. The lakes are named The Tear, The Eye, The Kidney, The Twin, … Read more
Echo Lake Park, located just an hour west of Denver, is a popular destination within the Denver Mountain Parks system. This 616-acre sub-alpine park features the picturesque 24-acre Echo Lake, easily accessible from the parking lot. The lake is 10,600 feet above sea level and is stocked yearly with rainbow trout, a favorite location for … Read more