Waiakea Pond, spanning 25 acres, is the largest natural lake on Hawaii’s Big Island in the heart of Hilo. This pond is part of the Wailoa River State Recreation Area and is connected to the Wailoa Stream, which flows from the lower reaches of the Mauna Loa volcano towards the ocean at Hilo Bay. The … Read more
Wonder Lake, located in McHenry County, Illinois, is a charming village that serves as a commuter hub in the Chicago metropolitan area. The village’s population was 3,973 at the time of the 2020 census, but with the unincorporated subdivisions nearby, the actual population is thought to be closer to 10,000. The village, originally named Sunrise … Read more
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
The Huron River Chain of Lakes, located in Southeast Michigan, is a scenic and recreational haven comprising several interconnected lakes. These lakes span northern Washtenaw County and southern Livingston County. They include Big Portage, Little Portage, Base Line, Zukey, Strawberry, Whitewood, Gallagher, Ore, and Tamarack Lakes. Most of these lakes can be navigated by standard … Read more
West Hawk Lake, located in the Whiteshell Provincial Park in southeastern Manitoba, Canada, is a natural masterpiece. This remarkable impact crater lake, formed by a meteor strike over 100 million years ago, covers 3,700 acres and is the deepest in Manitoba, with a maximum depth of 115 meters (377 feet). It is a well-liked vacation … 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
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
Sand Lake, in the heart of southeast Michigan’s Irish Hills, is a 440-acre gem that has drawn visitors to its shores since before Michigan achieved statehood. This picturesque lake, known for its clear, spring-fed waters and sandy bottom, provides an idyllic setting for swimming, fishing, and various water sports. Its history dates back to around … Read more
Brereton Lake, located in the heart of the Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, Canada, is a serene retreat two hours east of Winnipeg. This picturesque lake, situated north of Rennie on Provincial Highway 307, is surrounded by a dense forest and offers a perfect blend of wilderness and civilized conveniences. Brereton Lake is home to … Read more