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
Peach Lake, nestled 50 miles north of New York City in Westchester and Putnam Counties, has evolved from a popular summer getaway to a year-round haven for families. Once bustling with weekend visitors who enjoyed a large beach, boating, and commercial amusements, the lake now boasts serene suburban neighborhoods. These communities feature private beaches, clubhouses, … Read more
Powers Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randall and Wheatland in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,401. Originally part of Walworth County, a portion of Powers Lake became part of the village of Bloomfield on December 20, 2011. The area has a rich history, initially known … Read more
The Clermont Chain of Lakes in East Central Florida offers a stunning water paradise with over 9,000 acres of water surface, supplemented by miles of canals and rivers. Eleven of the thirteen lakes in the chain are interconnected by channels and navigable stretches of the Palatlakaha River. Although a water control facility on the Palatlakaha … 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
Lookout Shoals Lake is a picturesque reservoir in North Carolina’s Piedmont region, known as Lake Lookout to its residents. The 1,300-acre lake was created along the Catawba River between Lake Hickory and Lake Norman primarily for hydropower generation but has since become a cherished location for lakefront living and recreation. The reservoir features a long, … Read more
Hebgen Lake, nestled in Gallatin County, southwest Montana, is not just a reservoir. It’s a living testament to nature’s resilience, having been formed by the Hebgen Dam during the 1959 earthquake that created Quake Lake downstream. This historical significance, coupled with its stunning scenery and a plethora of recreational activities like camping, fishing, boating, and … Read more
Pitt Lake, situated on the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, is the second largest lake with an area of roughly 53.5 square kilometers. This impressive body of water is about 25 kilometers long and 4.5 kilometers wide at its widest point. Uniquely, Pitt Lake is one of the world’s relatively few tidal lakes, experiencing an … Read more
Smith Lake, nestled between Lake Osakis and the City of Alexandria in Minnesota’s Central Region, is a serene, less-crowded destination perfect for fishing, water sports, and vacationing. This 550-acre spring-fed lake is part of the Alexandria Lakes area and offers a quiet retreat for homeowners and vacationers alike. The lake serves as the headwaters of … 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