Russia Lake Baikal is one of the world’s greatest record-setting lakes. The seventh largest lake in the world by surface area, it is the deepest in the world with a depth of over a mile, the largest by volume, and possibly the oldest lake in continual existence with an estimated age of twenty five million years. It is also one of the great natural sites of Russia and the … [Read more...]
DEAD SEA
Israel/Jordan The Dead Sea is one of the most famous lakes in the world, thanks to its location at the heart of the Biblical Holy Land. Actually a salt lake, the Dead Sea is located at the lowest point on the surface of the Earth, and is so saline that it cannot support life. Many places of Biblical interest can be found along the shores of the lake, making it a must-see … [Read more...]
LAKE NAKURU
Kenya Lake Nakuru is the showpiece lake of the great Rift Valley that sprawls across East Africa. A relatively small body of water, at least compared many of the rift’s other lakes (especially nearby Lake Victoria), it is nevertheless one of the most picturesque and among the most visited. Abounding with wildlife year round, it is particularly famous for its giant population … [Read more...]
PLITVICE LAKE
Croatia Plitvice Lake (technically lakes) is a a region of magnificent lakes, canyons, waterfalls and forests that is considered to be among the most beautiful places in Europe. The lakes are routinely numbered among the most breathtaking in the world, and draw huge numbers of visitors every year. The entire area is encompassed in Plitvice Lake National Park which is also a … [Read more...]
LAKE GARDA
Italy Lake Garda is one of the great mountain lakes of the Alps. Somewhat less famous than the neighboring (and more glamorous) Lake Como, Lake Garda is nevertheless considered by many to be the more beautiful of the two. This is perhaps in part due to the fact that Lake Garda is larger and less developed (and less glitzi). The beautiful Alpine lake region of Northern Italy … [Read more...]
LAKES OF KILLARNEY
Ireland The Lakes of Killarney are a trio of magnificent lakes in County Kerry that are not only beautiful but part of Ireland’s rich and mysterious ancient history. Consisting of Lough Leane, Muckross Lake and Upper Lake, the lake district supports a rich ecology and is popular with vacationers as well as those interested in Irish history. The lakes are all part of … [Read more...]
LAKE TITICACA
Bolivia/Peru Lake Titicaca is one of the world’s most famous bodies of water, and it holds several records. First and foremost, it is the world’s highest lake that is considered navigable (its surface level is at 12,507 feet in elevation). It is also the largest and deepest body of fresh water in South America. Finally it is one of the coldest major freshwater lakes in the … [Read more...]
LAKE TAHOE
*California/Nevada Lake Tahoe is the largest lake outside of the Great Lakes in the United States, as well as one of the deepest. One of the most popular lake vacation destinations in the country, the shores of Tahoe are home to resorts, casinos and protected wilderness areas. Large numbers of visitors flock to Lake Tahoe year-round (even winter, when skiing in the … [Read more...]
CRATER LAKE
*Oregon Crater Lake of Oregon is possibly the most beautiful crater lake in the world, as well as the deepest lake in the United States. Formed by the collapse of Mount Mazama in prehistoric times, it is a stand alone lake, fed only by precipitation. One of the most popular natural sites in Oregon, it is the namesake attraction of Crater Lake National Park. Of every major … [Read more...]
PEYTO LAKE
Canada Peyto Lake is one of the most beautiful sites in the Canadian Rockies, which is saying a lot. Fed by glaciers, sediments that flow into the lake every summer give it a highly unusual and magnificent turquoise color. Peyto Lake is one of the must-see destinations located within Canada’s Banff National Park. The area in what is now Banff was first discovered over … [Read more...]
