Turkey has several bird sanctuaries, which provide key habitats for migrating birds. Some of these are very rare birds, like the white-headed duck. There are also resident birds that live… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
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I'm a Wildlife Conservation Author and Journalist, raising awareness about conservation by teaching others about the amazing animals we share the planet with. I graduated from the University of Minnesota-Morris with a degree in Elementary Education and I am a former teacher. When I am not writing I love going to my kids' soccer games, watching movies, taking on DIY projects and running with our giant Labradoodle "Tango".
The country of Nepal lies between the northeast edge of India and southwestern Tibet (an autonomous region of China). The northeastern border of Nepal is along the Himalayan Mountains, which… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Panama has around 1,000 different species of birds, from the tiny sapphire-throated hummingbird to the large colorful tropical birds like keeled-billed toucans and the blue-and-yellow macaw. With a mix of… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Italy has a wide variety of bird species, from the beautiful blue feathered European roller to the majestic Bonelli’s eagle. The nation also has common birds like pigeons, wood ducks,… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
The country of Chile has such diverse habitats, from northern Chile where there are dry deserts that are warm all year around to the southern coast where winter temps can… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Lake Sakakawea, an artificial reservoir, isn't the biggest lake in North Dakota, but, at 180 feet, it does have the deepest point of a lake that lies entirely… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: The deepest lake in Wyoming is Fremont Lake. It is located about halfway between Yellowstone Lake and the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Fremont Lake gets its name from John… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Honduras has some of the most diverse rainforests in Central America with wildlife ranging from jaguars and pumas to monkeys and wild pigs. There is a wide range of bird… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Lewis Smith Lake is a 21,000-acre reservoir located in north-central Alabama. It was created in 1961 with the construction of the Lewis Smith Dam on the Sipsey Fork… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
If the Final Jeopardy answer was “Canadian goose” you may think the question was “What is the national bird of Canada?” Unfortunately, you would lose your wager and possibly go… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Argentina has more than 1,000 species of birds. This South American country has a diverse landscape of habitats from the ocean coast to the Andes Mountains. There is a mix… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Kentucky Lake, Lake Cumberland, and Lake Barkley are the three biggest lakes in Kentucky, but the deepest is Herrington Lake at 249 feet deep. There are many state… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points Lake Willoughby is the deepest lake entirely in the state of Vermont and is located in Westmore in Orleans County. Lake Willoughby was carved out by glaciers leaving… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: The deepest lakes in Wisconsin are Green Lake, Wazee Lake, and Lake Superior; however, the deepest of all three is the reservoir, Wazee Lake. The famous wreck of… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Smith Mountain Lake is the deepest lake in Virginia at 250 feet deep. It is a manmade lake built between 1960 and 1963 by damming the Roanoke River.… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: The deepest lake in Washington, Lake Chelan, is also the third deepest in the United States. You can fish for salmon, trout, and bass in Lake Chelan —… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: All of the lakes in Maryland are artificial. The deepest lake, Quarry Lake, is located at Greenspring in Baltimore County. Deep Creek Lake is the biggest inland lake… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Scituate Reservoir, located on the western side of Providence, is the deepest lake in Rhode Island. The reservoir provides drinking water to 60% of Rhode Island, so no… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: The deepest lake in Tennessee is Watauga Lake, a reservoir in the northeastern part of the state formed by the Watauga Dam on the Watauga River. The lake… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Two lakes are tied for the title of the deepest lake in Kansas: Milford Lake and Wilson Lake. Both are 65 feet deep. Milford Lake has a surface… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Lake Clark is the deepest lake in Alaska at 1,056 feet deep. It is located in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, around 150 miles southwest of Anchorage.… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Quabbin Reservoir is an artificial body of water located in central Massachusetts. It was created in the 1930s by damming the Swift River, which resulted in the flooding… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Lake Ouachita is an artificial reservoir located in the Ouachita Mountains of west-central Arkansas created in the 1950s as part of a dam-building project by the U.S. Army… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: The deepest lake in Connecticut is Lake Lillinonah at 140 miles deep. This man-made lake is also one of the biggest lakes in Connecticut at 1,900 acres. The… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points Navajo Lake is the deepest lake in New Mexico at nearly 400 feet. There are four ghost towns at the bottom of Navajo Lake. The biggest lake in… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: The deepest lake in Missouri is Table Rock Lake with a depth of 220 feet. The biggest lake in Missouri is Truman Reservoir (named after President Harry S.… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Lake Tahoe, with two-thirds in California and one-third in Nevada, is the deepest lake in both states and has beautiful, clear blue water. The lake abounds with Kokanee… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Lake Powell might be a little deeper, but the drought has now made Lake Mead the deepest lake in Arizona at 532 feet. Lake Mead is a very… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points Summersville Lake is nicknamed “The Little Bahamas of the East” due to the crystal-clear waters. There is a ghost town at the bottom of one of the biggest… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Halali'i Lake is the deepest lake in the Hawaiian Islands, though its capacity fluctuates throughout the course of the year and there is no data from the state… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points The deepest lake in Idaho is Lake Pend Oreille and it is the fifth deepest lake in the U.S. The lake gets its name from the French words… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: The deepest lake in North Carolina is Fontana Lake at 440 feet maximum depth. Hikers on the Appalachian Trail taking multi-day treks will often stop at Fontana Lake… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Lake Tahoe is located in the elbow of California on the border with Nevada. It is the deepest lake in California at 1,645 feet deep and the second-deepest… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: New Hampshire is home to over 800 different lakes, but one of them stands out amongst all the rest for its astonishing depth. At 183 feet, Newfound Lake… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: Lake Okoboji is one of the Iowa Great Lakes and divided into West Lake and East Lake. The deepest lake in Iowa is West Lake Okoboji, which is… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points The fourth largest artificial lake in the United States runs north to south in the middle of South Dakota, crossing over into North Dakota. This artificial reservoir of… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 year ago
Key Points: The deepest lake in Nebraska is Lake McConaughy. Known as “Big Mac," it is also the biggest lake in the state and covers more than 30,000 acres. It… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Key Points: The deepest lake in Louisiana, Lake Peigneur, has a fascinating story about how it became 200 feet deep. It was a 10-foot-deep freshwater lake until November 20, 1980,… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Key Points The depth of Maine’s deepest lake slightly exceeds the length of a football field. It is a measurement that, however, pales in comparison to the nation’s deepest inland… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Key Points The deepest lake in New York is Lake Ontario. Lake Champlain is a huge lake on the Vermont and New York border. At a depth of 802 feet,… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Key Points: The Amistad National Recreation Area, which covers 57,292 acres of land on the northern side of Lake Amistad, provides a habitat for a variety of animals including 50… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Key Points The deepest lake in Delaware is Millsboro Pond, which is 12 feet deep. Millsboro Pond is situated in the town of Millsboro within Sussex County. The fishing on… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Key Facts Lake Superior is Minnesota’s deepest lake. The state’s deepest inland lake is Portsmouth Mine Pit. Lake Superior supports an abundant amount of wildlife, including black bears, moose, and… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Kenya is a country in east Africa full of vast savannahs. Lions, zebras, elephants, and wildebeest roam freely in the beautiful grasslands, scrublands and woodlands. The capitol of Kenya, Nairobi,… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Key Points: The aptly named Deep Lake is the deepest lake in Florida at 90 feet deep. Located in the Big Cypress National Preserve, Deep Lake is not suitable for… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
About half of Arizona is desert, so not exactly the most appealing habitat for duck hunting. But there are regions that support resident and migrating ducks passing through on their… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
It is time to head out to the fields and wetlands for duck hunting season. Kansas has several popular duck hunting areas where ducks from Canada and the northern states… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Nebraska is in the heart of the Midwest and although it is known as the Great Plains there are some great areas for duck hunting. From the North Platte River… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Almost a third of Montana is state and federal land with some areas designated specifically as “Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA)”. So you know there is going to be ample opportunities… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
Let’s face it, there’s not a lot of water in New Mexico…and ducks need water. So although there are not a lot of locations for duck hunting the areas that… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 years ago
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