There is nothing like the Fourth of July on the lake. It is so much fun, and most lakes allow fireworks, unlike the cities and towns. It doesn’t matter what lake you visit. The Fourth is the time for camping, BBQ, beer, and fireworks because we celebrate our freedom. It is also one of the…
Here at Lake Hub, the Fourth of July is one of our most celebrated summer holidays of the year. The anticipation of getting ready for a Fourth of July party on the lake is exciting (and hectic), and for this writer, it is like this: “Are we gonna’ do a brisket AND ribs? Oooh, and…
Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) is Italy’s largest lake. It derives its name from the Germanic word warda, meaning “place of guard” or “place of observation”. Its serenity, unique villages and towns, and northern mountains make it Northern Italy’s most popular tourist destination. Italians are famous for architecture, cuisine, and fashion, and Lake Garda rises…
The Lower, Middle, and Upper Saranac Lakes are also called the Tri-Lake Region. The Adirondacks, where the Saranac Lakes lie, are noted for their boundless wilderness. Boundless wildernesses attract artists and photographers, conservationists and environmentalists, nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and solitude seekers. The Saranac Lakes offer nature lovers the ultimate indulgence. Why the Fascination with…
Historians traditionally accept that the establishment of Ancient Rome is 753 B.C. beside the River Tiber. Others accept circa 625 B.C. Emperor Claudius built a series of canals and tunnels from 41 to 52 B.C. that linked Fucine Lake to the Liris River. This lake has an extensive and engaging history. This article will highlight…
Traveling through the Adirondacks to Lake George in New York presents breathtaking views. Upon arrival, with plenty to do at Lake George, visitors can always add Adirondack adventures to their itineraries. Although Lake George is in the enormous Adirondack National Park, the Lake George region acts like its own unique haven. US Route 9N follows…
The Big Pine Lakes are officially a group of seven lakes that are hike-in only. They lie in Owens Valley in the John Muir Wilderness in Inyo National Forest, which is in the heart of the Eastern Sierras in California. They are affectionately named First Lake through Seventh Lake in the order that people can…
Oxenholme is a hamlet in one of the most picturesque regions of England in Cumbria County. This hamlet with its train depot receives over 18-million visitors a year. Its visitors fancy the beauty and serenity of what Cumbria offers. Oxenholme sits just a few kilometers south of Kendal Parish in Cumbria, an administrative county in the northwest…
Glaciers and the rivers they melted into carved out Lake Erie from our earth’s crust between the period of one million and 12,600 years ago. To put it in perspective, and give or take a few years, it took 987,400 years to create Lake Erie and the other Great Lakes. The Iroquois Confederacy inhabited…
No matter where you visit at Lago Maggiore in Europe, you will find vibrantly colored landscapes and charming villages painted with chroma. The ancient Romans called Lake Maggiore “Maximus”, meaning “The Greatest”. Maggiore is Italian for “Greater”. Lake Maggiore is Italy’s second largest lake. Bronze and Iron Age peoples inhabited Lake Maggiore. The Romans began…