Long Lake lies in upstate New York in Northeastern New York in Adirondack Park. The town of the same name, Long Lake, wraps around its southern shore, and quite a few islands are scattered throughout Long Lake, the lake. How Big Is Long Lake, NY? Long Lake, the lake, is 14 miles long with a…
Montanans know Cracker Lake in Glacier National Park in Montana as a turquoise gem. Glacier National Park comprises 150 named Rocky Mountain peaks and is full of lakes lying in deeply carved mountain valleys. This park is known for its 700-plus-miles of hiking trails and over 700 lakes. Cracker Lake is one of the smaller…
The Sea of Galilee! So much rich history! This article attempts to answer questions about this historical water body. The answers will include Biblical associations because of the numerous references to the Sea of Galilee in the Bible. The Bible is one of the primary reasons for the Sea of Galilee’s fame. The Sea of…
The Ice Lakes Basin is nestled in a remote area about five miles south of the popular ski region of Telluride, Colorado. There are two parts to the Ice Lakes Basin, the Upper Basin and Lower Basin. These basins hold a shallow lake in the lower basin, Lower Ice Lake, three large lakes in the…
A cotton candy pink lake? Australia? That’s right! Australia’s pink lakes stretch from the outback of South Australia to the coast of Western Australia. The pink lakes are a must-see for lake lubbers of the world. Pink lakes attract millions of visitors, but they are high salinity and not ideal for swimming. Some pink lakes…
The following are some of the most wonderful places to go kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding in the USA and one place in Mexico. Paddling is the way to go for slow, relaxing water trips. You see marine life and wildlife on shore much more intimately in a kayak than in a powerboat. In most…
Mt. Saint Helens in Washington State, about 55 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, and 95 miles south of Seattle, Washington, erupted on May 18, 1980. It caused mass devastation as far as 19 miles from the volcano. Spirit Lake rests about five miles north of Mt. St. Helens as the crow flies. The eruption ripped up millions…
Life jackets, life vests, and ski vests are known as Personal Flotation Devices, or “PDFs”. There is more to know about them other than higher quality and price means a better product. The purpose of a PFD is to save lives and to keep people out of danger, as in children are required to wear…
In February 2023, we reported on the upcoming Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling on Sackett v. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). In 2004, 19 years ago, Michael and Chantall Sackett bought a lot behind a row of lakefront houses on Priest Lake, Idaho. They planned to build a house on this residential lot.…
When we are on the water in our boats, water sprays everywhere. When we are washing our boats in the driveway or in the boat slip, water sprays everywhere. Boats are wet. We want to keep our stuff dry. Here’s how you can keep your gear dry while boating. What Are the Best Waterproof Bags for…