Yellowstone Lake is within Yellowstone National Park, one of the most geologically active areas in the world. Although several active geysers are in the area, the lake maintains an icy landscape. It is 7,730 feet above sea level and cold all year.
This picture-perfect lake is at the foothills of the White Mountains in Laconia. Its forested shoreline, crystal clear water, stunning landscape, and bustling waterfront draw hundreds of summer tourists annually.
Called the “Jewel of South Carolina,” this idyllic lake is famed for its natural beauty. It has stunningly beautiful sunsets, lush countryside, exotic wildlife, and water the color of a London blue topaz.
If you enjoy the gothic style, you'll appreciate the mysterious aura of Caddo Lake. Spanish moss hangs from giant cypress trees, and as you row through the winding lake, you find alligators peeking from barely submerged tree roots.
Lake Santeetlah is between the Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest. The lake and surrounding areas provide a sanctuary for an impressive biodiverse collection of flora and fauna to thrive undisturbed. It is an ideal destination for nature lovers and wildlife photographers.
Within the 756,00-acre Sawtooth National Forest, Stanley Lake lies at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains. The lake provides a fantastic view of the area's mountain peaks and pine tree forests.
Kentucky Lake is one of the largest artificial lakes in the eastern United States. It's a bustling vacation destination that attracts up to 17 million visitors yearly. Resorts, state parks, public access areas, camps, clubs, and wildlife preserves dot the shoreline.
The stunning natural landscape of Moosehead Lake is a haven for wildlife lovers. In the forested wilderness surrounding the lake, observers can spot moose, white-tailed deer, black bears, Ruffed Grouse, and the endangered Peregrine Falcon.
Redfish Lake is the largest lake in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. They named it for the bright red color of the sockeye salmon that was once abundant in it.
