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A tour boat at Pictured Rocks. The colored rock formations attract kayakers and boat tours during the summer, as visitors flock to see the varied rock formations and colored rocks. Due to the danger of kayaking on the water near the cliffs, specialized equipment for sea-kayaking and knowledge are required to safely paddle near the cliffs. [20]
The lake is fed by the Columbia Glacier to the northwest and is drained by Troublesome Creek, a tributary of the North Fork Skykomish River. [3] The glacier's cold, silt-filled melt water is what makes the lake a spectacular turquoise green color [4] making this a prime example of a rock flour lake. Blanca Lake, Washington, USA
Convict Lake (Mono: Wit-sa-nap) is a lake located in Mono County, California, United States, situated in the Sherwin Range of the Sierra Nevada. It is known for its turquoise-blue water, the dramatic mountains (including Mount Morrison ) that surround it, the trout fishing it affords, and its unusual history.
Jacobsville Sandstone is a red sandstone formation, marked with light-colored streaks and spots, primarily found in northern Upper Michigan, portions of Ontario, and under much of Lake Superior. Desired for its durability and aesthetics, the sandstone was used as an architectural building stone in both Canada and the United States.
The Lake Superior agate is noted for its rich red, orange, and yellow coloring. This color scheme is caused by the oxidation of iron. Iron leached from rocks provides the pigment that gives the gemstone its beautiful array of colors. The concentration of iron and the amount of oxidation determine the color within or between an agate's bands.
Lake McDonald is the largest lake in Glacier National Park.It is located at in Flathead County in the U.S. state of MontanaLake McDonald is approximately 10 miles (16 km) long, and over a mile (1.6 km) wide and 472 feet (130 m) deep, filling a valley formed by a combination of erosion and glacial activity.
Diablo Lake is a reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state, United States. Created by Diablo Dam, the lake is located between Ross Lake and Gorge Lake on the Skagit River at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 m) above sea level. [1] Diablo Lake is part of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project and managed by Seattle ...
It is fronted by views of the surrounding mountains and cliffs, including the 500-metre-high, blade-shaped Sword Rock (剑岩 Jiàn Yán). Swan Lake (天鹅海, Tiān'é Hǎi) is a 2250-metre-long, 125-metre-wide lake named for its visiting swans and ducks. Grass Lake (草海, Cǎo Hǎi) is a shallow lake covered in intricate vegetation patterns.