Lake Piru lies in Ventura County, California, in the Los Padres National Forest next to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary and the Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge. The Topatopa Mountains encompass Lake Piru laying the Piru Canyon. The Ventureño Chumash Indians called the reeds they used to make baskets piru. The Chumash people include the Tataviam, and…
Off the beaten path and full of natural wonders, Lake Baikal is a dream destination for adventure seekers. Russia’s natural wonder offers a wonderful blend of breathtaking scenery, rich biodiversity, and a sense of mystique that makes it one of the world’s most fascinating destinations. The Deepest Lake on Earth Lake Baikal is not just…
America, the land of the free and the home of some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. Among its many geographical wonders are its beautiful lakes, each offering unique vistas and experiences. From the tranquil shores of Lake Tahoe to the vast expanse of the Great Lakes, these bodies of water have…
Darlington Lake lies in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains, south of Mahwah, New Jersey, in northeastern New Jersey and just 24 miles a little northwest of New York City. Darlington County Park actually comprises three lakes, two you can swim in and one for fishing. Darlington Lake, the swimming lake, also boasts a water…
The Mansion Entertainment Group (MEG) is establishing a world-class theme park that rivals the Disney theme park franchise. MEG is sinking $2 billion into a 1,000 acre complex. MEG predicts their American Heartland Theme Park and Resort will bring 4.9 million visitors to far northeastern Oklahoma in the Cherokee Nation. What Amusement Park Is Coming…
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…
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…