Lakes are some of nature’s most impressive features — whether you’re boating across a calm cove, fishing for trophy bass, or cruising past vast, foggy shorelines that feel more like the sea than a lake. But when it comes to the biggest of the big, one lake rises above the rest — literally and figuratively.…
Details
Teaching your kids to fish can be a great bonding moment that will result in tons of fun experiences in the future. While your kids might not end up adopting fishing as one of their favorite hobbies, they will certainly appreciate the time and effort you spent teaching them, and they will always be glad…
Details
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…
Details
What people consider an ideal year-round living situation can depend on climate, cost of living, condition of your house, flood insurance requirements, night or party life, physiography of the lake, convenience of shopping and services, terrain, wildlife, etc. Do you want to live in a more controlled HOA or an unchartered community without city services?…
Details
Lakes are one of the most popular retreats during the summer months. They offer tons of entertainment opportunities, regardless if you are looking to go for a swim with your friends, get the boat out, or even bring out the fishing rod. Most Texans are probably well-aware that their state is one of the best…
Details
The most popular boat brand is a broad question because a popular fishing boat is not a popular sailboat. This article researches the most popular brand for each type of the best boat brands for lakes. All the types of boats we are looking at are what boaters look for to use on U.S. lakes.…
Details
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…
Details
Big Bear Lake lies in the northern region of the San Bernardino National Forest in southwestern San Bernardino County, California. The City of Big Bear Lake stretches along the lake’s southern shoreline, and the unincorporated area of Big Bear City is east of The City of Big Bear Lake. Bear Mountain, and the Big Bear…
Details
Glaciers carved out the Torch Lake basin. It lies in the northwest part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula in Antrim County. Torch Lake boasts of pristine sparkling waters, which gives it a tropical appearance. Torch Lake is a member of the Chain of Lakes. These lakes comprise a 75-mile watershed in northern Michigan that includes 14…
Details
People are captivated by drowned towns under lakes. Scuba divers live to explore these watery ghost towns and communities. Sometimes, we can find enough historical documentation that makes for an interesting story. We have a few underwater ghost towns to talk about with some fascinating historical facts. Underwater communities turn into artificial reefs and habitats…
Details