Turquoise Lake, in Lake County in central Colorado, slightly west of Leadville, presents itself as a stunning alpine reservoir with breathtaking scenery and offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The Leadville Ranger District is home to the Rocky Mountain Sawatch Range, the tallest mountain range in Colorado. Turquoise Lake rests in Lake County, Colorado, 9,800 feet…
A remote wilderness in northern Vermont holds Lake Willoughby, Vermont’s deepest lake that is entirely within Vermont’s borders. Glaciers carved out Lake Willoughby in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Years ago, former Vermont governor and U.S. senator, George Aiken, deemed this region the Northeast Kingdom. Aiken thought this region so gorgeous that it should be a kingdom. …
Lake Martin, seven miles east of Lafayette, Louisiana, lies in the heart of the Acadian Region of Louisiana. Lake Martin sits within the 9,500-square acre Cypress Island Preserve, which is within Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. At Lake Martin, a cypress-tupelo swamp and bottomland hardwood forest supports globally significant colonial nesting waterbird species. Around 270 species…
Tufa towers characterize Mono Lake, which sits at the edge of the California/Nevada border. Tufa towers are Mono Lake’s iconic calcium carbonate (limestone) structures that rise up from underwater. It is one of the oldest lakes in North America, at over one million years old. Mono Lake sits within the Mono Lake Tufa State Natural…
Shade Balls are small, floating, black spheres (balls) that protect open bodies of water like reservoirs that supply water to municipalities. Their purpose is to protect the water from contamination and evaporation. In the U.S., they were employed first to protect four Los Angeles reservoirs in 2008. What Are Shade Balls Used For? Do Shade…
Dove Lake is a glistening gem amid the rugged terrain of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. This scenic lake provides a tranquil sanctuary for those seeking solace in the embrace of nature. Visitors are enchanted by its pristine waters and sweeping vistas. About Dove Lake Dove Lake stands as a prominent attraction in Tasmania,…
Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes of North America, holds within its vast expanse a world of wonders. From its sheer size and remarkable depth to the diverse wildlife that calls its waters home, Lake Superior offers a plethora of opportunities for adventure and discovery. Lake Superior Size & Depth Stretching across an…
Lake Tekapo entices travelers with promises of celestial wonder and cultural intrigue. The lake is renowned for its unrivaled stargazing opportunities against a backdrop of pristine beauty. Beyond the shimmering night skies lies a rich tapestry of Maori legends and traditions, weaving tales of spiritual significance and cultural heritage into the fabric of this enchanting…
The Great Slave Lake lies in Canada’s province of Northwest Territories (NWT). NWT encompasses 1,346,106 square kilometers (519,735 sq mi) and as of 2021 from the NWT Bureau of Statistics, a population of 44,579, or one person per 30-square kilometers (km). The southernmost edge of the Great Slave Lake is 122 km from the Province…
Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) is Italy’s largest lake. It derives its name from the Germanic word warda, meaning “place of guard” or “place of observation”. Its serenity, unique villages and towns, and northern mountains make it Northern Italy’s most popular tourist destination. Italians are famous for architecture, cuisine, and fashion, and Lake Garda rises…