The 243-acre Lake Habeeb is known for having the bluest water in the state. The lake is fed by Rocky Gap Run, which winds its way through an impressive mile-long gorge, displaying sheer cliffs, overlooks and a hemlock forest dense with rhododendron and mountain laurel.
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Lake Pukaki, New ZealandThis silt absorbs purple and indigo wavelengths, and the water absorbs red, orange, and yellow, leaving the dazzling blue-green water that allures hikers, bikers, and lakeside strollers.
For nearly a century a myth has circulated that West Okoboji is one of only three blue water lakes in the world, the others being Lake Geneva in Switzerland and Lake Louise in Canada.
The surface of Lake Tahoe is blue in part because it's reflecting the sky, but there is more to this phenomenon. Water as crystal clear as Tahoe's absorbs red light and reflects the rich blue color that we all see. So actually, Tahoe is just as blue as it is clear. And it takes a lot of work to keep it that way.
Blue Lake, New ZealandThe Blue Lake is the clearest lake in the world. New Zealand is well-known for its natural beauty, with mountainous terrains surrounding crystal clear lakes whenever you hop out of the city. But the country is also famous for having the clearest lake in the world!
Rocky Gap State Park BeachSurrounded by the Appalachian Mountains and containing what's locally known as the bluest water in the state, Lake Habeeb is bordered by shores that beckon campers and beachgoers alike.
Located in the top half of New Zealand's South Island, Blue Lake is said to be the clearest lake in the world. Its waters are fed by another lake that sits above its height of 1,200 meters above sea level.
Maldives. The area known as the Maldives is 99% clear, blue waters and just 1% land. So the list of ways you'll be able to enjoy the Maldives' waters is practically limitless. Swim with manta rays, play with the entire family on the beach or go diving among more than 1,000 species of fish.
With more than 11,500 miles of shoreline, the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries act like a huge catcher's mitt for sea glass. Sea glass is shaped and polished over years and decades by wind, sand and waves.
1. Betterton Beach. Located near the mouth of the Sassafras River, Betterton Beach offers five acres of shore. It's a small beach, to be sure, but well-kept, with its own boardwalk, picnic pavilion, and fishing jetty.
Quarry Lake is a manmade lake in the Pikesville area of Baltimore County, Maryland. Originally a marble quarry, it is now one of the deepest lakes in the state.
Situated in south-east Siberia, the 3.15-million-ha Lake Baikal is the oldest (25 million years) and deepest (1,700 m) lake in the world. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve.
The only state in the US with no natural lakes is Maryland. Although Maryland has rivers and other freshwater ponds, no natural body of water is large enough to qualify as a lake.
1. Blue Hole – Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Approximately a two-hour drive from Albuquerque, the sapphire cenote is located in eastern New Mexico in the middle of a desert oasis.