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Why Avalanche Lake Should Be on Your Montana Bucket List
In northwestern Montana, between Gunsight Mountain on the south, Bearhat Mountain on the east, and Heaven’s Peak on the north, lies a tiny body of water named Avalanche Lake. Avalanche Lake and natural wonders await adventurers in Glacier National Park. A picturesque mountain landscape encircles the stunning alpine Avalanche Lake. Towering cliffs stand guard over…
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Top Hunting Strategies for Different Game Types
Hey there, fellow outdoor enthusiasts! If you’re like me, you love the thrill of the hunt and the great outdoors. Hunting isn’t just a hobby; it’s a way to connect with nature and challenge yourself. Different game types call for different strategies, so let’s dive into some top hunting tips that will help you bag…
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A Journey Through Derwentwater: Escape to the Heart of England’s Lake District
Serene and beautiful Derwentwater lies in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Even though this lake is in England, an English-speaking country, there is no “lake” officially attached to its name. The name Derwentwater includes the word water body from its root language, Brittonica, a Celtic language. Derwentwater is three-miles (about 5km) long…
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Lake Champlain, History’s Footprint and a Natural Wonderland
Lake Champlain features stunning mountain-scapes set in the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountain Ranges of New York. Visitors can get wholly immersed within the rich, bountiful flora and fauna of this region. Nature remodels the scenery of Lake Champlain four times a year. She paints it with vibrant hues in spring and…
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The Crystal Clear Waters Of New Zealand’s Blue Lake
Blue Lake in New Zealand’s Nelson Lakes National Park is internationally known to have the clearest freshwater in the world. It is most important to note that in 2014, New Zealand’s Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō Claims Settlement Act 2014 officially changed Blue Lake’s name to Rotomairewhenua to honor the Māori indigenous people who have inhabited…
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Lake Kabetogama: The Heart of Wilderness
Of all the possible 10,000 or more lakes in Minnesota, Lake Kabetogama (pronounced cab-eh-toe-gama) lies in far northern Minnesota. The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) designated Lake Kabetogama an International Dark Sky Place, where the skies are free from man-made light. Most of Voyageurs National Park is undeveloped with natural shorelines. The park offers 17…
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Why Did Lake Powell’s Double Arch Collapse?
Lake Powell’s iconic Double Arch, a natural Navajo sandstone arch in the Coyote Gulch area of the Escalante River, dating back to 190 million years, collapsed on August 8, 2023. The Double Arch, also known as the Toilet Bowl and the Hole in the Roof, was a popular spot for hikers and photographers. The Double…
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Torch Lake: Michigan’s Sparkling Turquoise Masterpiece
Glaciers carved out the Torch Lake basin. It lies in the northwest part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula in Antrim County. Torch Lake boasts of pristine sparkling waters, which gives it a tropical appearance. Torch Lake is a member of the Chain of Lakes. These lakes comprise a 75-mile watershed in northern Michigan that includes 14…
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Lough Neagh: Ireland’s Vast Lake of Legends and Leisure
Lough Neagh is a vast historic lake in Northern Ireland and pronounced “lokh nay”. Lough Neagh is the largest and oldest freshwater lake in the British Isles. Northern Ireland is a part of the British empire and sends members to the British Parliament. Ireland is a sovereign nation with its own government. Lough Neagh lies…
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Why Turquoise Lake Should Be Your Next Colorado Destination
Turquoise Lake, in Lake County in central Colorado, slightly west of Leadville, presents itself as a stunning alpine reservoir with breathtaking scenery and offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The Leadville Ranger District is home to the Rocky Mountain Sawatch Range, the tallest mountain range in Colorado. Turquoise Lake rests in Lake County, Colorado, 9,800 feet…
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Lake Willoughby: Vermont’s Pristine Paradise
A remote wilderness in northern Vermont holds Lake Willoughby, Vermont’s deepest lake that is entirely within Vermont’s borders. Glaciers carved out Lake Willoughby in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Years ago, former Vermont governor and U.S. senator, George Aiken, deemed this region the Northeast Kingdom. Aiken thought this region so gorgeous that it should be a kingdom. …
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Lake Martin: In the Heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country
Lake Martin, seven miles east of Lafayette, Louisiana, lies in the heart of the Acadian Region of Louisiana. Lake Martin sits within the 9,500-square acre Cypress Island Preserve, which is within Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. At Lake Martin, a cypress-tupelo swamp and bottomland hardwood forest supports globally significant colonial nesting waterbird species. Around 270 species…
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