Few sights capture the spirit of wild America like a bald eagle soaring over a shimmering lake. With their iconic white head and tail feathers, powerful wings, and piercing eyes, these majestic raptors symbolize strength, freedom, and a healthy environment. While bald eagles can be found in a variety of habitats, lakes hold a special […]
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Buying a Lakefront Home: Powerboating Lakes vs. Quiet Non-Motorized Lakes
When searching for the perfect lakefront home, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is choosing between a fully recreational, power boating lake and a quiet, non-motorized lake or pond. Each offers a unique lifestyle, pricing structure, recreational opportunities, and impact on nature and daily life. The right choice comes down to your personal […]
Wildlife on Squam Lake in New Hampshire
From large mammals to tiny insects, the Squam Lakes and Watershed are home to a diverse array of wildlife. The Squam Lakes Association (SLA) works cooperatively with other state and municipal government, educational institutions, and other organizations to protect wildlife and conserve habitat. Loons on Squam Lake text provided by the Loon Preservation Committee The shores of […]
How a Lakefront Home’s Shoreline was Restored
Waterfront and garden were connected, in a natural way, by getting rid of the bulkhead (sea wall) and designing a living shoreline in front of a Lake Washington home. WHEN LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Paul Broadhurst began work on a large waterfront garden on the Eastside, he was faced with a bleak old concrete bulkhead running along […]