Lake Pontchartrain isn’t technically a lake, but it has been called such for hundreds of years, so the name stuck. It’s actually a natural estuary, an enormous body of shallow brackish water that is part of the delta land. Fresh water flows from all over the American heartland and into this basin, opening up into…
If you’re looking for a huge, beautiful lake that really has everything, then take a trip to northeast Oklahoma to Grand Lake O’ The Cherokee. Squarely within the Cherokee Nation, this 46,000 acre lake is over 60 miles long, and has well over 1,300 miles of shoreline. It has plenty of amenities, mixed with plenty…
Neatly nestled in East Texas is a beautiful lake that is hardly traveled. Lake O’ the Pines is aptly named, as it is surrounded by beautiful hills and piney woods. Explore Lake O’ the Pines in Detail For more information, news, events, trip planning and interesting history, you can explore our sister site LakeOthePines.net. Here…
On the brink of city and country southeast of Dallas, Texas you will find the marvelous Cedar Creek Lake. With over 32,000 acres of water to explore and 320+ miles of shorefront, there are wild spaces mixed with plenty of amenities. There are islands with boat-up restaurants, shorefront living, bird habitats, private boat houses, plenty…
Eastern Tennessee is home to some beautiful winding river lakes, and Watts Bar Lake is no exception. With over 39,000 surface acres of water and dozens of islands to explore, this enormous lake has plenty of space for everyone. Set in the Appalachian foothills, Watts Bar Lake has over 700 miles of wild shoreline, plenty…
Lake Lewisville isn’t exactly a secret – anyone in the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex knows about this weekend favorite. But as you explore the lake, you’ll find wonder after wonder that goes overlooked by the summertime crowd. Lake Lewisville is a lot more than just party cove on Saturday afternoon. From hunting to fishing,…
Southeastern Oklahoma is home to a wide variety of lakes, and one of the lakes that has gained popularity in the last several years is Broken Bow Lake. Situated just north of Broken Bow, OK and set in the beginning of the Ouachita Mountains, this azure-blue lake is a summertime favorite in a growing area.…
Possum Kingdom Lake is a wonderful serpentine lake set on the infamous Brazos River where North Texas meets West Texas. With spectacular geography and geology, wild history, amazing waterfront homes and seemingly endless miles of fun, “PK” is truly a remarkable place. Possum Kingdom Lake has long been a favorite weekend destination from the Dallas…
Caddo Lake is a natural wonderland. Formed some untold hundreds of years ago by a massive logjam on the Texas-Louisiana state line, it is often referred to as the “only natural lake in Texas”. It has been impounded by a man-made dam for about 100 years, but one thing is sure – Caddo Lake is…
Memorial Day weekend is one of the most popular times to be on any lake, right up there with Independence Day and Labor Day. It’s the unofficial kickoff of the summer lake season, it’s a long holiday weekend, and it’s pretty much guaranteed to be crowded. It can be amazingly fun, but it can also…