If you're looking for a peaceful academic life by the water, consider these awesome (mostly) rural campuses across the country by major lakes and rivers.
Lakes that are easily accessible are used for recreation such as boating, fishing, and swimming. Lake Iliamna is Alaska's largest lake. Some 80 miles long and with a surface area over a thousand square miles, Iliamna is approximately the size of the state of Rhode Island.* This makes it ...
In this map, you will find major rivers, reservoirs, and lakes of Maine. Whether you choose to go kayaking, fishing, or just spend time near the water, I love Maine’s coastal area and fresh air. In general, rivers in Maine flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The entire southern border of...
Lake Minchuminais situated near the geographical center of Alaska, 65 miles north-northwest of Mt. McKinley. Historically it has been central as a portage between the navigable waterways of the Yukon-Tanana and Kuskokwim Rivers. Its location was important as a midway point for sled trail mail...
The Great Lakes helped make the U.S. an economic powerhouse. Now climate change, pollution, and invasive species threaten their complex ecosystems.
anchor for rivers weighs 20 pounds for better penetration underwater. It’s also applicable to bass boats and pontoons. I can rely on it every time I go fishing as it never fails to do its job. Every time I need to anchor my vessels, I do it effortlessly so it makes me feel ...
The lake is the last of a series of large north-south glacial valleys tributary (the others to the west are theChehalis,Stave,Alouette,Pitt, andCoquitlam Rivers) to theFraseralong its north bank east ofVancouver,British Columbia. East of the lake are theLillooet Rangeswhile to the west are...
摘要:AbstractWater flow direction and velocity affect and controls erosion, transport and deposition of sediment in rivers, reservoirs and different hydraulic structures. One of the main structures affected is pumping stations within the dams wherein the velocity distribution near the station intake is ...
Proceed cautiously on this 18.8-km out-and-back trail near Cooke City, Montana. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 42 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trai