Lake Powhatan, located in the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, North Carolina, is a serene 13-acre reservoir created by damming Bent Creek in 1942. The lake and its environs are well-liked by campers, hikers, mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts because they provide a range of outdoor activities. The campground is adjacent to the 6,000-acre Bent … Read more
Highland Lakes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Vernon Township in Sussex County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 4,933. The community has its own post office with the ZIP Code 07422. The community was initially referred to as “Highland Lake” by the United States Census … Read more
Schoodic Lake is a deep, clear lake in Piscataquis County, Maine. It spans approximately 7,021 acres, making it one of the larger lakes in the Maine Highlands region. Anglers, nature enthusiasts, and anybody looking for a peaceful getaway away from Maine’s busier vacation areas can find paradise in this lovely lake. The lake encompasses a … 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
Pine Lake and Stone Lake are two stunning recreational lakes in LaPorte’s little community, nestled in the North Region of Indiana. These lakes, along with four smaller ones (Lily Lake, Lower Long Lake, Clear Lake, and Harris Lake), offer a variety of outdoor activities and natural beauty. Pine Lake and Stone Lake are particularly notable … Read more
Manicouagan Reservoir, or Lake Manicouagan, is a unique annular lake in central Quebec, Canada. Covering an impressive area of 1,942 square kilometers (750 square miles), this remarkable body of water is situated within the remnant of one of Earth’s largest and most prominent impact craters. The crater was formed approximately 214 million years ago during … Read more
Spruce Knob Lake is located in the picturesque Monongahela National Forest in the eastern part of West Virginia. Nestled less than a mile from the lake itself, Spruce Knob Lake Campground offers a serene escape amidst a hardwood forest. Spruce Knob, standing at 4,863 feet, is the highest peak in West Virginia and features a … Read more
Adams Lake is a striking deep-water lake in south-central British Columbia, Canada. This natural marvel lies between the Thompson and Shuswap regions, within the Thompson–Nicola and Columbia–Shuswap regional districts. The lake’s extensive surface area of 137.9 km² and impressive depth of up to 457 meters make it one of the deepest lakes in British Columbia … Read more
Rushford Lake is a picturesque artificial reservoir in northwest Allegany County, New York. Spanning 585 acres, Rochester Gas and Electric constructed this serene body of water in the late 1920s. In 1981, ownership was transferred to the Rushford Lake Recreational District, a government body formed to manage and preserve the lake for public enjoyment. Each … Read more
Tilicho Lake, a breathtaking glacial lake nestled in the Manang district of Nepal, is a unique wonder. Its location within the majestic Annapurna range of the Himalayas, at a remarkable altitude of 4,919 meters (16,138 feet) above sea level, sets it apart as one of the highest lakes in the world. Some sources even place … Read more