Erhai Lake, or Er Lake (Chinese: 洱海; pinyin: Ěrhǎi), is an alpine fault lake located in Dali City, Yunnan province, China. This stunning lake, once known as Yeyuze or Kunming Lake in ancient times, lies at an elevation of 1,972 meters (6,470 ft) and is nestled between the regencies of Tanah Datar and Solok. Erhai … Read more
Tranquil waters, majestic peaks, and abundant wildlife define the Grand Teton Lakes, nestled within the serene Grand Teton National Park. Jenny Lake, String Lake, and Leigh Lake, situated south of the larger Jackson Lake, offer breathtaking scenery, gentle trails, and lakeside camping. Jenny Lake, the southernmost and deepest of the three at 423 feet, features … Read more
Stunning and spacious, Canada’s Great Central Lake is situated on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. It is situated northwest of Port Alberni and north of Sproat Lake. Spanning 45 kilometers (28 miles) in length, with an area of 50.85 square kilometers (19.63 square miles) and an average depth of 124 meters (407 feet), it is the … Read more
Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world and India is at an elevation of 5,430 meters (17,800 feet) in the Great Himalayas in Sikkim’s Mangan District. Named after Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, the lake holds significant religious importance for Buddhists and Sikhs. The lake is 190 kilometers (120 miles) … Read more
Tsomgo Lake, or Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a stunning glacial lake in Changu, within the Gangtok district of Sikkim, India. At 3,753 meters (12,313 feet) in elevation, the lake lies 40 kilometers (25 miles) away from Gangtok, the state capital. During the winter, the lake is frozen. The local Sikkimese people revere the … 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
Mendenhall Lake is a must-visit destination in Alaska’s Inside Passage Region. Formed after the Mendenhall Glacier receded in the 1930s, the glacier-fed lake reaches depths of 220 feet. The lake, surrounded by the 5,815-acre Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area within the Tongass National Forest, is just 12 miles from Juneau. This scenic spot attracts numerous visitors … 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
The Bangweulu, which means ‘where the water meets the sky,’ is a significant wetland system in Zambia’s upper Congo River basin. It encompasses Lake Bangweulu, the Bangweulu Swamps, and the Bangweulu Flats, covering an area the size of Connecticut or East Anglia at an elevation of 1,140 meters. This extensive wetland system is vital for … Read more