Tripp Pond, sometimes known as Tripp Lake, is a beloved recreational spot in the Lakes and Mountains region of western Maine in Poland, Maine. Covering 735 acres, Tripp Pond offers three miles of length and eight miles of heavily wooded shoreline. This picturesque lake is known for its clean, clear waters, making it a perfect … Read more
Spectacle Lake, nestled in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Vilas County, Wisconsin, is a serene and picturesque retreat. This immaculate lake, which covers more than 400 acres, is a sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of the great outdoors. The dense woodland that envelops the lake creates a tranquil, quiet ambiance perfect for a leisurely … Read more
Lake Kaweah, nestled near Lemon Cove in the picturesque Tulare County, California, is a reservoir formed by the Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River. Originating in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada, the river drains an area of about 560 square miles into Lake Kaweah before continuing towards the fertile San Joaquin Valley. It then gracefully divides … Read more
Central Wyoming’s Boysen Dam is an earth-fill dam on the Wind River that created the Boysen Reservoir. Situated at the mouth of Wind River Canyon, the dam was built between 1947 and 1952 in the vicinity of Shoshoni in Fremont County. On land leased from the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes, Asmus Boysen constructed a dam … Read more
Mountain Island Lake, a unique and picturesque body of water northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina, was created in 1924 alongside the construction of the Mountain Island Hydroelectric Station. Its name is derived from the mountain that appears as an island within the lake, a feature that sets it apart. The lake’s shape follows the meander … Read more
Lake Ouderkerk, or Ouderkerkerplas, graces the Amsterdam’ Green Belt’ of Amstelland with its shimmering presence. This artificial lake was created during sand extraction for highway construction on one of the renowned polders of North Holland. The process resulted in a 140-foot-deep sand pit, making it one of the deepest lakes in the Netherlands. Although it … Read more
In the heart of Florida’s Panhandle East region lies the remarkable Lake Jackson, a 4,500-acre gem famed for its trophy largemouth bass. Anglers from the South flock to this lake, drawn by its promise of plentiful catches. Yet, what truly sets Lake Jackson apart is its mysterious habit of ‘disappearing’ roughly every 25 years. This … Read more
Brantley Lake, a reservoir on the Pecos River, is located within Brantley Lake State Park, approximately 12 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico. The lake was created by the construction of Brantley Dam in the 1980s, which replaced the old McMillan Dam. The primary purposes of the Brantley Project by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation … Read more
Karakul, also known as Qarokul, is an endorheic lake located within a 52 km (32 mi) impact crater in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, specifically within the Tajik National Park. Karakul means “black lake” in Kyrgyz, replacing the older Tajik name Siob. The lake has a diameter of 25 km (16 mi) and sits at … Read more
Pristine gems in a rugged landscape, the nearly 30 lakes in Acadia National Park sparkle in the valleys and hollows gouged by ancient glaciers. Located in Maine’s Downeast and Acadia region, these lakes, classified as ‘great ponds’ by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries, include Long Pond, Eagle Lake, Seal Cove Lake, Echo Lake, Jordan … Read more