Lakes

This large pile of traveler-curated rocks by the dry lakebed is a longstanding tradition on the Old Mojave Road.

The picturesque remains of an abandoned silver mine slope down to Tagish Lake in the Yukon.

Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.

This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

This mineral lake known for its healing powers is so buoyant it's been dubbed the "Dead Sea of Canada."

An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.

This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).

This small but lovely sinkhole lake is the last remnant of a great prehistoric water basin.

Unknown to many, this sparkling turquoise lake hides amid Oregon's snowcapped mountains.

Nobles would stage mock naval battles on this large lake at the Royal Palace of Caserta.

The rusted remains of an ill-fated freighter lie just off the coast of South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan.

This gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.

An ancient impact crater on the outskirts of Pretoria.

Legend has it a sacred treasure hidden by an ancient guru was revealed with a burning butter lamp from these waters.

Natural rock water slides hidden in the remote forests of northern Idaho.

Arguing within this idyllic, circular volcanic lake is forbidden.