Flathead Lake in far northwestern Montana lays claim as one of the cleanest lake in the world. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation cooperatively manage Flathead Lake. The Flathead Reservation wraps around Flathead Lake’s southern and southeastern shores, and MFWP takes care of…
Lake Havasu is sunny almost all year. On average, Lake Havasu sees 300 days of golden rays per year. Lake Havasu sports some of the most gorgeous beaches in the southwest. At Lake Havasu, visitors can get somewhere totally secluded, or they can have a great night on the town or at the beaches at…
Lake Okeechobee in southern Florida epitomizes rural Florida culture and excitement. The Okeechobee region’s breathtaking flora and fauna characterizes natural Florida. Okeechobee, on the southeastern side of Florida, is a natural inland sea. The romantic Caloosahatchee River flows west from Okeechobee, past Ft. Myers and Cape Coral, to the Gulf of Mexico. Lake Okeechobee…
If you love the northern summers, winters, and four distinct seasons on the most lush prairie lands in the U.S., then head out to Lake Benton, Minnesota, in Lincoln County. Lake Benton rests as a shallow lake with an average depth of seven feet. We called this prairie a gracious land because of all the…
The City of Coquitlam produces the Lights at Lafarge, at Lafarge Lake, a Christmas light display that wraps around the lake. Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, is a suburb of Vancouver, BC. The Lights at Lafarge Lake is free for the public and super popular. Also, in conjunction with Lights at Lafarge, the Coquitlam Centre, less…
Limnologists*, who are lake, pond, river, and stream scientists and biologists, disagree on what constitutes a lake. Some limnologists define lakes as a water body covering 20 acres or more, over 12 acres, etc. Others define lakes as more than one acre, more than Even in the early 19th century, limnologists debated over what defines…
Orlando, Florida, home to world famous amusement parks, is also home to a unique little lake in its southeastern quadrant. Lake Nona is the northern cornerstone of the Lake Nona Region, which includes a 17-square mile master-planned community and the Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. The Lake Nona Region is the fastest growing suburb…
America, the land of the free and the home of some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. Among its many geographical wonders are its beautiful lakes, each offering unique vistas and experiences. From the tranquil shores of Lake Tahoe to the vast expanse of the Great Lakes, these bodies of water have…
Boating can be an exciting adventure, offering the chance to explore uncharted waters and enjoy stunning vistas. However, it also comes with its share of risks, and safety should always be a top priority. One crucial safety measure that often gets overlooked is the use of Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals (VDS). These devices are essentially…
Darlington Lake lies in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains, south of Mahwah, New Jersey, in northeastern New Jersey and just 24 miles a little northwest of New York City. Darlington County Park actually comprises three lakes, two you can swim in and one for fishing. Darlington Lake, the swimming lake, also boasts a water…