The 500 Pound Black Bear at Lake Tahoe

Hank the Tank, a 500-pound black bear committing home invasions in the Lake Tahoe region, has obviously proved that black bears in the area enter a state of topor, not hibernation, in the Lake Tahoe winters. Typically, black bears are smaller than brown bears and polar bears are much larger than black bears. However, Hank…

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Spotlight on Kentucky Lake

Kentucky Lake is a beautiful and serene lake located in western Kentucky, along the Tennessee border. With more than 2,000 miles of shoreline, it is the largest artificial lake east of the Mississippi River. It has been an ideal spot for swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities for locals and visitors alike for…

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Spotlight on Lake Cypress Springs

Located in the rolling hills and pines of East Texas, Cypress Springs Lake is a water wonderland that’s been an area favorite for decades. From swimming to fishing, boating to camping—Cypress Springs Lake has something for everyone! With over 12,000 acres of sparkling-clear waters and pristine natural beauty surrounding it, visitors can get away from…

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Do Lakes Need Rivers?

Approximately half of the freshwater lakes in the U.S. are man-made at 48%, and the other 52% are natural freshwater lakes. The most popular natural aspects of U.S. states are their lakes, which provide amazing views and vistas, habitats for abundant wildlife, electricity generation, transportation, water usage, and especially recreational opportunities. The largest group of…

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What Lives in a Lake?

When we think about what lives in lake, we usually conjure images of fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds. But some of the most important things that live in a lake are nutrients and microorganisms before we can have the above species. Lakes and ponds are scientifically named lentic systems. Without nutrients and microorganisms, we…

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The World’s Special Gem: Lake Victoria

The shores of Lake Victoria hug Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Africa. It stands as the world’s largest tropical lake and the world’s second largest freshwater lake. Its immense waters are known in Africa as Victoria Nyanza. From north to south, Lake Victoria stretches 210 miles or 337 kilometers, and it is 150 miles or 240 miles…

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Lake Tahoe Weather by Month

With all the activities Lake Tahoe offers, Lake Tahoe welcomes tourists year-round. To hang on the lake, March to May are the most comfortable months, and skiing is best from January to February. In July and August, Massive umbrellas and sun kissed beach goers Lake dress up Lake Tahoe’s shores. There is a small break…

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Spotlight on Wright Patman Lake

Wright Patman Lake is a hidden gem in east Texas. This lake is perfect for a day trip or a weekend getaway, and there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. Whether you’re looking to relax on the lakeshore, go fishing, birdwatching, camping, or go for a hike, Wright Patman has something for everyone.…

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Lake Mead Water Level

Lake Mead in Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas on the east, is the result of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. A historic drought plaguing the western U.S. states has transformed Lake Mead into a depressing illustration of its former beauty. The drought has affected the entire Colorado River basin that covers Arizona,…

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What to Know About Lake Effect Snow

The phenomenon known as lake effect snow is seen most commonly on the Great Lakes during fall and winter in the northern U.S. However, lake effect snow does occur in freak situations on other lakes and even ponds in the U.S. This phenomenon happens when specific weather conditions collide together to produce lake effect snow. …

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Why Do People Live By Lakes?

People live by lakes for diverse reasons. Two obvious reasons are situational, and other reasons people live by lakes are contingent on economics, availability of essential resources, a need for a certain type of job or education, and lifestyle choices. Where people prefer to live can also change throughout their lifetimes.    Situational reasons why…

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Spotlight on Percy Priest Lake

J. Percy Priest Reservoir, more commonly called “Percy Priest Lake”, is the outdoors playground for Nashville, Tennessee. Named for the U.S. Congressman that represented Nashville in the mid-1900s, it is the go-to weekend destination for boating, fishing, hiking, restaurants and fun in “Nash-Vegas”. Explore Percy Priest Lake in Detail For more information, news, events, trip…

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Spotlight on Lake Bob Sandlin

If you are looking for a quiet lake with waterfront homes, then travel between Dallas, Texas and Texarkana to pay a visit to Lake Bob Sandlin. Surrounded by both deciduous and pine trees, it is spectacular in the fall, and a fantastic lake for boating. Explore Lake Bob Sandlin in Detail For more information, news,…

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Defining A Lake

What makes a lake a lake, really? At LakeHub we have featured lakes that are measured in acres, and lakes that are measured in hundreds of thousands of square miles. But they’re both lakes – how can that be? What Defines A Lake? The simplest definition of a lake as this: a large body of…

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