...opened in 1830, part of the 27-lock Cumberland-Oxford Canal system that ran from Casco Bay to Sebago Lake. Originally constructed to transport commercial and industrial goods, the canals then transported...
Read MoreLong Lake, ME
...It can be reached by boat from Minnesota or by traveling over Canadian land. Subsequent treaties to shape the U.S.-Canada boundary kept the Northwest Angle in Minnesota. The largest tributary...
Read MoreLake of the Woods, MN / Canada
...the Lone Star State’s best kept secrets for relaxation and recreation for the entire family. From great fishing to camping and water sports, 3,570-acre Lake Bardwell attracts more than 500,000...
Read MoreBardwell Lake, TX
...just two dams and a dike were needed to enclose it completely, and the reservoir was flooded with 55 billion gallons of water. Today, Round Valley is a crucial part...
Read MoreRound Valley Reservoir, NJ
...varden, northern pike, and burbot. Fishing is available year-round, and most visiting anglers take advantage of local commercial fishing guides to find the best fishing spots. The lake’s large population...
Read MoreBecharof Lake, AK
...The best times of year for fishing are June and September. Hiking is spectacular in and around the lake, particularly along the Klamath Basin Birding Trail (KBBT). The trek passes...
Read MoreUpper Klamath Lake, OR
...by Mineral County Park and Recreation Commission. For convenience, the Commission also maintains year-round camping cabins in Barnum. On either side of the former Bloomington Lake, visitors find endless opportunities...
Read MoreJennings Randolph Lake, MD/WV
...meeting with local tribes here at an impromptu trading post. By the 1780s, Hudson Bay Company found it necessary to build inland posts to assure their dominance over the fur...
Read MoreLake St. Joseph
...examples. With their clean, clear water and abundant fishing, they are sure to delight and challenge anglers. Over 1,524 combined acres of water ensures there is more than enough room...
Read MoreLake Sylvia, MN
...was started in the 1960’s and completed in 1972 for purposes of flood control, hydropower, navigation, water supply, water quality, recreation, and wildlife conservation. The Kaw Dam, which spans the...
Read MoreKaw Lake, KS/OK