5/8/2023 0 Comments Picturesque lakesFor the ones who like to stay on land, there are amazing hiking trails around the lake from where you can enjoy the stunning views. In the summer months, Crater Lake is available for swimming and diving, although the water is not too warm. The lake is 1943 feet deep and has a couple of islands that enrich its already spectacular landscape. Due to these water sources, Crater Lake has blue and crystalline water, not comparable to any other lake in the States. The interesting thing about it is that there are no rivers or streams feeding it, but all the water comes from glacial runoff and precipitation. Crater Lake, Oregon Panoramic winter view of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon – Author: WolfmanSF – CC BY-SA 3.0Ĭrater Lake is one of the most picturesque lakes in the world and the deepest in the United States. No one knew about them until the 1980s when they finally revealed their surreal appearance. ![]() The limestone towers are made out of calcium carbonate and were submerged. What makes this lake so special is the extraordinary formation of tufa towers that rise above the lake’s surface and give the entire scenery a unique look. In fact, Mono Lake is twice as salty as the oceans. It was formed 760,000 years ago, and it contains high amounts of salt. The Mono Lake is a salty desert lake in Mono County in California. ![]() Mono Lake, California Mono Lake viewed from the summit of Mount Dana – Author: clr_flickr – CC BY 2.0
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