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
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
The Pink Lakes are a mesmerizing feature of Murray-Sunset National Park in Victoria, Australia, drawing thousands of visitors annually. Known for their striking pink hues, best viewed at sunrise and sunset, these lakes are among Australia’s most photographed natural features. The four lakes—Lake Crosbie, Lake Becking, Lake Hardy, and Lake Kenyon—are within walking distance of … Read more
Lake Golcuk, in northwest Turkey near Bolu, is a popular day trip destination. Formed in 1958 by a dam, forested hills surround the 11-acre lake and are ideal for picnics, hikes, and nature walks. It’s cooler than the city in summer and covered in snow in winter. The lake is popular for weddings, picnics, and … 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