Tulare Lake flooding 2023

Tulare Lake is Flooding Back to Life

In 1800, Tulare Lake extended from over 790 to 1,000 square miles in California’s San Joaquin Valley and today’s Kings County—When it was a like. A phantom lake fills up seasonally and is dry at certain times of the year, appearing and reappearing, like a phantom. The southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range…

land between the lakes

The Land Between the Lakes

The Land Between the Lakes is just what its name says it is. This land lies between Kentucky Lake on the west and Lake Barkley east on the in far western Kentucky and northwest Tennessee. The lakes run parallel to each other in a southwest to northeast line. The Land Between the Lakes is a National…

Jim Chapman Lake

Spotlight on Jim Chapman Lake

Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway or a fun-filled adventure, Jim Chapman Lake has something for everyone. With its pristine waters, lush forested shoreline, and abundant wildlife, it provides a unique sanctuary to those who visit. There are plenty of activities to do around the lake, such as hiking, biking, fishing, camping and kayaking.…

500 pound black bear in Lake Tahoe

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…

kentucky lake

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…

Lake Cypress Springs

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…

Do lakes need rivers?

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…