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Lake Amistad: Railroad bridges over the Devils River branch of Lake Amistad

Lake Amistad

(Mexico - Texas, USA)

65,000 acres

851 miles of shoreline

200 feet max. depth

1,117 feet above sea level

The Spanish word "Amistad" translates to "Friendship" in English ... little wonder, then, that west Texas' Lake Amistad is one of the Lone Star State's most inviting water resources. Indeed, its reputation for recreation makes this 65,000 acre reservoir the crown jewel of the Amistad National Recreation Area. Construction of the Amistad Dam and Reservoir took five years to complete, from 1964 to 1969. ... Read full review

Lake Amistad: Railroad bridges over the Devils River branch of Lake Amistad

Lake Amistad

(Mexico - Texas, USA)

65,000 acres

851 miles of shoreline

200 feet max. depth

1,117 feet above sea level

The Spanish word "Amistad" translates to "Friendship" in English ... little wonder, then, that west Texas' Lake Amistad is one of the Lone Star State's most inviting water resources. Indeed, its reputation for recreation makes this 65,000 acre reservoir the crown jewel of the Amistad National Recreation Area. Construction of the Amistad Dam and Reservoir took five years to complete, from 1964 to 1969. ... Read full review

Achensee, Tyrol, Austria: Shore View of Achensee

Achensee

(Tyrol, Austria)

1,680 acres

13 miles of shoreline

436 feet max. depth

3,051 feet above sea level

Often called the Tyrolean Fjord, Achensee is the largest lake in Austria's western Tyrol province. Lake Achensee lies 30 miles northeast of Innsbruck and approximately 15 miles south of the German border. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, lush green forests and alpine meadows, the lake extends for six miles down the scenic Achen valley. Include charming lakeside communities and an endless selection ... Read full review

Fox Chain O'Lakes, Illinois, USA: Turtles at McHenry Dam near Fox Chain O'Lakes

Fox Chain O'Lakes

(Illinois, USA)

7,110 acres

488 miles of shoreline

She turns her kayak towards the shore, gliding across the mirrored surface of the lake. The American lotus catches her eye and she wants a closer look. The yellow lily-shaped flowers stretch above the water, rising on thin stems. Underneath, the huge lime green leaves wave like inverted umbrellas reaching to catch up with the flowers. There was a time when the entire lake was covered with the ... Read full review

Masurian Lakes District, Poland: View of Mikolajki at Masurian Lakes District

Masurian Lakes District

(Poland)

27,182 acres

57 miles of shoreline

77 feet max. depth

375 feet above sea level

The Masurian Lake District of Poland is the most sought-after vacation destination in central Europe for lake lovers. Containing over 2000 lakes, most of which are connected by canals and waterways, the district is a favorite of boaters and nature enthusiasts the world over. Located in north-eastern Poland near the Lithuanian border, the district occupies an area of roughly 20,000 sqare miles stretching ... Read full review

Canadohta Lake, Pennsylvania, USA: Dock at Canadohta Lake

Canadohta Lake

(Pennsylvania, USA)

168 acres

3 miles of shoreline

45 feet max. depth

1,391 feet above sea level

Canadohta Lake is the second-largest natural lake in Pennsylvania. Its tree-lined shores and spring-fed waters are located in the Keystone State's Great Lakes tourism region. This sportsman's paradise is famous for its year-round fishing and the tournaments it hosts, in particular the ice fishing tournament held every February. Native Americans once camped along the shores of 168-acre Canadohta ... Read full review

Great East Lake: Ready to Hook at Great East Lake

Great East Lake

(Maine, USA - New Hampshire, USA)

1,768 acres

12 miles of shoreline

102 feet max. depth

571 feet above sea level

Great East Lake is a paradise for anyone who enjoys a relaxing time. With over 1700 acres of water and 12 miles of shoreline, Great East Lake is known for its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Regarded for its cleanliness, Great East Lake supports a large ecosystem of waterfowl, otters, turtles, deer, fish, and moose - to name just a few! It is the largest body of water in its vicinity and ... Read full review

Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA: Shore View of Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier

(Georgia, USA)

38,000 acres

692 miles of shoreline

160 feet max. depth

1,071 feet above sea level

Lake Sidney Lanier, better known as Lake Lanier, stretches out over 38,000 acres and 692 miles of shoreline along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers created Lake Lanier during the 1950's by constructing the Buford Dam and impounding the Chattahoochee River. Lake Lanier provides flood protection, hydropower production, water supply, recreation, ... Read full review

Lake Gaston: Hawtree Creek enters Lake Gaston

Lake Gaston

(North Carolina, USA - Virginia, USA)

20,300 acres

350 miles of shoreline

95 feet max. depth

200 feet above sea level

Lake Gaston covers 20,300 acres along 34 miles of Virginia and North Carolina real estate. The lake was created in 1963 by the Virginia Electric and Power Company (now Dominion Virginia Power) to generate hydroelectric power. Lake Gaston is the middle of three area lakes created by impoundment of the Roanoke River. Waters from Kerr Lake Dam, at elevation 300 feet above sea level, flow into Lake Gaston ... Read full review

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