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The Best of Both Worlds: A Look at Five Urban Lakes in the U.S.

Further, there are several personal advantages to living on an urban lake. There’s the apparent advantages — the opportunity to have that high-powered city job while also going boating, swimming, and fishing on the weekends. But there’s also the lesser-known benefits of living by a “blue space.” For example, research suggests that living by water has a positive impact on physical and mental health. While scientists have yet to determine the reason behind this correlation, it certainly has implications for the benefits of urban lakes. If you’re already sold on the possibility of living adjacent to both natural beauty and…

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Always Something To Do: A Look at Lake Travis, TX

You may have heard the phrase “Keep Austin Weird.” Originally a slogan used to promote local businesses in the city, it now serves as a mantra proclaiming Austin’s eclectic, artsy feel.  If you’re looking for this same lively vibe that’s unique to Austin but you’re also searching for a little more nature and open space than a city offers, look no further than Lake Travis. Just 30 minutes outside the city of Austin, you’ll find a large lake with plenty of activities, restaurants, breweries, and fun events. With an abundance of things to do, Lake Travis is Texas’s most visited…

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Happy President’s Day: 5 Presidential Water Connections

In February, there’s a particular mid-month holiday that you might be looking forward to — and no, we’re not talking about Valentine’s Day. On February 17th, you’re likely to have a day off work in honor of President’s Day.  This public holiday was originally recognized in honor of George Washington’s birthday. In 1971, it was adjusted to commemorate all U.S. presidents as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Now, it occurs on the third Monday of this month every year. While it might be tempting to disregard this occasion as a three-day weekend, it’s a great opportunity to brush…

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Freezin’ for a Reason: Upcoming Polar Plunges in Our Lake Areas

The History Although it may seem odd, these events aren’t new. In fact, people have been participating in Polar Plunges for over 100 years (a plunge in Boston in 1904 was the first one recorded) and they’re practiced around the world. In Canada, the UK, and the Netherlands, Polar Plunges are typically held to celebrate the new year. In South Korea, there’s an annual polar swimming contest that takes place on Haeundae Beach. There’s even a Polar Plunge in Antarctica, which is a rite of passage for scientists conducting research on this southernmost continent. Regardless of where you are, there’s…

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States with the Most and Fewest Lakes

Chances are, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time in and around a lake. After all, these large bodies of water are ubiquitous; everyone’s at least seen a lake before, and there are lakes to be found everywhere in the United States— right? Not quite. Let’s learn more about the U.S. states with the fewest and most natural lakes. States with the Fewest Lakes Believe it or not, there’s one state without a single naturally occurring body of water large enough to be classified as a lake —  Maryland. Though the Old Line State boasts thousands of ponds, its…