We live most of our lives on dry land. But there are benefits to leaving solid earth behind and paddling some of the lakes and rivers flowing through Lake County. Some perks of paddle sports are ...
NEW ORLEANS — There are floating islands of vegetation in the middle of Lake Pontchartrain just off the Causeway Bridge. In some areas, you can spot them as far as the eye can see. “I think it’s just ...
If we were to travel back in time, Greenfield Lake would look quite different than it does today. First dammed in the 1700s, the 100 acre, manmade lake was originally used in rice production. However, ...
An innovative new project has joined the fish, plants and other critters at Fellows Lake, where state and Springfield area partners hope to improve water quality and wildlife habitat. The floating ...
It makes sense that the idea for the Floating Library came to artist Sarah Peters while she was drifting away in a boat, aching to do something more than stare at the reflection of the sun. "Beach ...
Built on drifting vegetation, this protected landscape survives without solid ground, sheltering endangered wildlife while depending on delicate water balance, human restraint, and changing climate ...