Some of the most picturesque, famous lakes have tourists flocking to them by the thousands each year. Many are easy to reach and not too far off the beaten path. Whereas, some of the most beautiful lakes in the world are hidden treasures only the most determined hiking and photography enthusiasts discover.
Do you love to visit beautiful lakes around the world? Are you an avid hiker who loves lakes & mountains? Discover Instagram worthy lakes and mountains around the world from Colorado to Lake Como, Canada to the Philippines.
Beautiful Lakes Around the World: Colorado
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1. Lake Haiyaha, Colorado
Chris and I hiked past the trail to Lake Haiyaha in Rocky Mountain National Park a number of times before finally adding it on after our hike to Nymph Lake, Dream Lake and Emerald Lake along the Dream Lake Trail. All beautiful lakes in their own right, but Lake Haiyaha was one of the Rocky Mountain National Park lakes that caused a quick intake of breath as we scrambled over giant boulders to reach it.
What does Haiyaha mean? It is an Arapahoe Indian word meaning “rock”. Pronunciation is close to Hi-ya-ha.
The lake is amazing and if you arrive at the right time of day with the sun shining, the lake sparkles a beautiful turquoise blue. You will need reservations to enter RMNP between May and October to visit the many lakes and mountains within the park.
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2. Hanging Lake, Colorado
One of the iconic and famous lakes in Colorado is Hanging Lake outside of Glenwood Springs. Since seeing some amazing pictures of the lake and waterfalls, I have always wanted to visit. In fact, Chris and I tried to visit the area two times when we were turned away because there was no available space in the parking lot.
It is a popular hike to one of Colorado’s mountain lakes.
If you wish to hike to Hanging Lake, you will need a reservation. Reservations are $12 per person.
When Chris and I hiked to Hanging Lake in July of 2021, we lucked out with the last two reservations for the day starting at 9:30 am. Maybe a little later in the day than we wanted since the weather was hot, but we jumped on the opportunity to visit one of the famous lakes and waterfalls in the area.
The hike to Hanging Lake is rigorous and involves climbing steps and boulders along the path up and up and up. There are only a few level parts along the way—and seven or eight bridges to cross.
The lake is small but clear and is surrounded by waterfalls. There is plenty of seating; you will need it after that 1.25 mile climb and 1,187 feet of elevation gain to one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
There is a restroom at the parking area and another one at the trailhead. There are no facilities anywhere else along the trail.
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3. Mills Lake, Colorado
Chris and I have hiked to Mills Lake three or four times now. Once in the middle of winter—brrrr. I much prefer summer hiking to any of the Rocky Mountain National Park lakes.
You hike to Mills Lake by first hiking to Alberta Falls, one of the most popular hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. The hike to Alberta Falls starts at Glacier Gorge Trailhead and is a pretty easy hike with some elevation gain. Little kids hike to the falls all of the time.
Continuing on to Mills Lake, the hike becomes a MODERATE hike.
Mills Lake is one of the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park lakes where you can stop and enjoy the view. If you love to fish, take pictures, hang out, enjoy a picnic lunch, or simply take a breather before hiking back, you will find plenty of picturesque spots of lakes & mountains.
4. Lake Isabelle, Colorado
You will need a reservation to hike to Lake Isabelle via the Pawnee Pass Trail in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area. The reservation system will be one of those things from Covid that will continue as it allows the rangers to manage the activity levels throughout the park.
If you arrive at the park without a reservation, you can still get in, but you will be directed to park at the lot outside of the park entrance and trek at least 2.5 miles in to reach the Pawnee Pass Trailhead.
The Isabelle Trail is popular and often busy with young hikers, families, and inexperienced hikers…lots of people.
Start toward the Long Lake Trailhead and hike for .15 of a mile to reach the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area and just beyond that the Jean Lunning Trail Junction. Stay to the right if you want to continue on to Lake Isabelle.
Keep your eyes open for moose along the way.
Chris and I were walking along and all of a sudden this moose was right next to us on the trail. It was a stellar day for wildlife sightings.
The trail grows in difficulty after you reach the West Jean Lunning Trail Junction and continue onto Lake Isabelle. If you are ambitious, continue on past the lake toward the base of the glacier. You’ll find yourself traversing rock fields, walking over snow, skirting over rocks along the shore line and then beginning to climb up to the falls.
But hey, it is all in the name of getting that Instagram worthy photo right?
5. Ouzel Lake, Colorado
Here’s another one of Colorado’s beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park lakes. Accessing the trailhead to Ouzel Lake requires a reservation through Recreation.gov during the summer months.
To reach Ouzel Lake, you will pass by Cascade Falls, Calypso Cascades, and Ouzel Falls. Because there are so many waterfalls to see, the trail is busy. The parking lot is busy.
After moving past Ouzel Falls, the trail opens up and you will encounter fewer and fewer hikers. Don’t be dismayed when the trail starts moving downward (knowing of course, that you will have to hike back up on the return trip). The trail evens out for a mile and half as you walk along ridge line of the mountain top before reaching Ouzel Lake.
Be sure to pack your backpack with the ten essentials for hiking to stay safe. The hike to Ouzel Lake takes a couple of hours if you are moving at a moderate speed. And… you might get a little dirty.
6. Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
The nature trail around Bear Lake is a fairly easy hike. Set off in a counter-clockwise direction to follow interpretive guides published by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy. The guides provide historical, natural, and geological information at 30 different marked spots along the trail. You can purchase the interpretive guide booklet at the ranger station at the trailhead.
The Bear Lake parking lot is often filled during the summer and a special reservation is required to access the Bear Lake Corridor. Be sure to plan ahead.
Famous Lakes in Asia
7. Crater Lake at Mt. Pinatubo, Philippines
Getting to Crater Lake at Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines will involve some advance planning. Beautiful lakes and mountains around the world are worth the effort right?
Before starting out on this all-day guided tour, you will need to fill out paperwork and sign waivers and be ready to go early in the morning (we left at 6:30 am).
Our tour came with a 4×4 Jeep, a driver, a guide as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be prepared to ford streams, pass caribao (water buffalo), bounce around in the back of the Jeep, and hang on for the next couple of hours until you reach the trekking portion of your tour.
As you arrive at the crater, you will need to climb stones steps to where the vista of the volcano suddenly opens up. Crater Lake sits nestled in the volcano valley surrounded by mountains. Due to some unfortunate accidents at the lake, swimming is no longer allowed, but you can enjoy the scenery of another one of the beautiful lakes around the world. Be prepared for your hike back up the stone steps.
And don’t be surprised to find a few enterprising Filipino young men who may offer to take a picture of you and your family with Bob Marley—a young Aeta youth (indigenous Filipino people) with dreads. Chris, who speaks Tagalog, surprised them by joking, “Uhhh, Bob Marley is dead.” The boys laughed and then offered for us to take “Bob Marley” with us. We laughed, declined the offer, and asked our guide, Audi, to take a picture for free!
Famous Lakes in the United States
8. Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Crater Lake in Oregon is another one of the most beautiful lakes in the world that will truly take your breath away when you see it. The water is a stunningly brilliant color of blue. The incredible blue color also means that the water is incredibly cold due to glacial runoff.
What makes the water in so many of the beautiful lakes around the world so blue?
…these lakes are so blue because of the presence of something floating in the water. As the warmer months hit, glaciers melt, thus filling these pools with their water. With this glacial melt comes something called glacial flour. It’s basically finely ground rock. Unlike other objects that make their way into the lake water, this glacial flour is so light that it doesn’t sink. Instead, it stays suspended in the liquid, most clearly visible near the surface. These particles distort the wavelengths of lights that hit the lake, reflecting visible hues that fall in the blueish-green end of the spectrum.
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I just learned something new! Who knew there was such a thing as GLACIER FLOUR?!
Depending on the time of the year that you visit Crater Lake National Park, you may or may not be able to hike down to the water’s edge from the visitor’s center. We visited in June and the trail was still snow-packed and impassable. Gotta love those higher elevation lakes & mountains!
Our youngest had been pretty determined that she was going to swim in the lake. I think she was secretly glad to not take a dip.
9. Lake Tahoe, California
Considered to be the largest of the alpine lakes in North America, Lake Tahoe dates back to the Ice Age and is stunning. Not only is it a popular destination for winter sports, but it is also in high demand as a tourist destination all summer long.
10. Jenny Lake, Wyoming
I would guess that my youngest daughter doesn’t have the best memories of Jenny Lake. She was 7 at the time we visited and NOT an avid hiker.
Our family took a boat launch across Jenny Lake where the last return launch of the day was scheduled for 4:00 pm; we arrived late in the day and didn’t have a lot of time to explore. However, there was a two-mile hike along the shoreline that would return us to the marina if we happened to miss the boat. Two miles is nothing.
You’d have thought we told Kristen that she would have to hike for days if we missed the boat. She hightailed it up the path and the mountain and was determined to be first in line for our return trip at 4 pm. Oh my gosh, she talked the whole time about needing to be on time.
She said to me as we hiked, “This is just not my element.” I was amazed that she knew how to properly use element in a sentence.
We hiked first to the waterfall and then on to Inspiration Point where we could get great views of Jenny Lake. Kristen thought we were just going to the falls. Talk about frustration with her parents. She reconciled herself to continuing on and pointed her hiking shoes up the mountain; we were obliged to follow her pace.
When Chris started walking past Inspiration Point and wanted to continue on…well Kristen’s frustration level was off the charts. She wondered why I couldn’t just let her find her own way back down to the dock! Um, no.
We finally decided to turn around, much to Chris’ disappointment, but Kristen breathed an audible sigh of relief. As we neared the dock, our two older daughters ran ahead to meet the boat. Kristen was still worrying her little head off that we weren’t going to make it.
And what do you know? We didn’t make it.
We heard a boat leaving the dock just as glimpses of lake showed through the trees. We hoped Amy and Misha were not on the boat. Kristen broke down. As we continued on down, Amy and Misha ran back to meet us. “We told them you were coming but they didn’t wait. But… there’s one more boat coming back.”
Hallelujah! If Kristen had known the words, she would have sung it.
Beautiful Lakes Around the World: Europe
11. Lake Como, Italy
Italy is my happy place, so being able to spend a day visiting Varenna, Bellagio, AND Lake Como, an amazing day trip in Italy, made for a perfect day.
You will find Lake Como is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world surrounded by small towns hugging the foothills of the Alps.
You may become so enthralled with Varenna that you don’t purchase a ticket to ride the ferry across Lake Como to Bellagio, but I highly recommend that you plan some time to visit both destinations and take in the views as you cruise.
Plan time to photograph this Instagram worthy lake—one of the most beautiful lakes around the world—nestled in the heart of the Lombardy region of Northern Italy.
12. Konigssee, Germany
Did you know that “see” means lake in German? Beautiful lakes in German is Schöne Seen. Konigssee is definitely one of the beautiful lakes around the world.
Enjoy a ferry cruise to appreciate the dramatic beauty of Konigssee, one of the famous lakes located in Bavaria’s Berchtesgaden National Park. Apparently it is the deepest and clearest lake in Bavaria. Look at that reflection!
There are a number of ferry stops along the way or you can simply stay on the ferry until you reach the Salet boat dock at the far end of the lake. You will want to make note of the time for the last return ferry.
If you choose to walk along the trail at the far end of the lake, just note that the trail there does not continue around the entirety of the lake.
We didn’t have enough time to stop at St. Bartholomew as well, but it had a cool church that you could tour. The scenery along Konigssee during the ferry ride was beautiful.
13. Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Whether you visit Lake Geneva (also known as Lac Leman) from the French side or the Switzerland side, you are met with an expansive, crescent-shaped lake. It is the largest body of freshwater in Switzerland and France.
If you land in Geneva or plan to spend time exploring the city, you may want to drive to downtown Geneva to see one of the city’s most famous landmarks IN Lake Geneva—the Jet d’Eau. No doubt you will spot the water fountain on the lake immediately.
Lake Geneva features a variety of activities:
- Rent a boat
- Paddle board
- Swim
- Cycle
- Hike
- Walk from small village to small village
- Tour the vineyards at Lavaux
- Enjoy the beauty of another one of my favorite beautiful lakes
- Take the ferry or book a cruise
14. Lake Lugano, Switzerland
The picturesque city of Lugano, in the heart of the Ticino canton of Switzerland, is tucked along the shores of Lake Lugano surrounded by majestic mountains. Ahhhh, lakes & mountains… Love it.
Ticino is the most Mediterranean of all of the Swiss cantons.
The path along the lake offers stunning views. Stroll at your own pace and bring along your camera for all of the picturesque moments as you take in the beauty of Lake Lugano.
>> Related: 12 Best Things to Do In Lugano, Switzerland
15. Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Lake Lucerne is simply amazing. It is the fourth largest lake in Switzerland and is part of a stunning fjord landscape. During the warmer months of the year, you can take a steamer cruise across the lake or to other destinations, such as Mt. Rigi, around the lake.
While visiting Lake Lucerne, you should also stroll across Chapel Bridge, visit the Musegg Fortification, find the Lion of Lucerne, and definitely take the steamboat.
16. Hallstatt Lake, Austria
Hallstatt is one of the beautiful old European towns tucked into the mountainside next to Hallstatt Lake in the Salzkammergut Region of Austria. Hallstatt is famous for its salt mines and the steepled chapel you see in many iconic photos.
Hallstatt has been named the most Instagrammable town in the world. As such, it is often overrun by tourists. It was a blessing in disguise to have a rainy day for our visit to this charming old European town.
17. Minnewater in Bruges, Belgium
Minnewater, known as the “Lake of Love” for its story of a tragic romance, sets a beautiful scene as you arrive in Bruges.
This charming town is often referred to as the Venice of the North. During your visit, be sure to snap photos of the lake, take a canal boat tour, and try some beignets!
18. Lake Bled, Slovenia
Lake Bled is among the most beautiful, Instagram-worthy destinations—you could even call it a romantic alpine retreat perfect for a couples getaway. Its turquoise blue lake, castle, picturesque island, charming cafes, and abundance of outdoor activities make it the perfect place for an adventure.
19. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes National Parks became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and a popular tourist destination with over 1 million tourists visiting each year. The Big Waterfall is one of the top attractions in the park in the lower lakes section of the park…and for good reason. It is stunning. Many of the paths in the park are raised wooden boardwalks that meander over and around the lakes. The waterfalls in the park connect to 16 interconnected lakes, creating a stunning natural landscape.
Famous Lakes in Canada
20. Lake Louise, Banff, Alberta
Lake Louise has been on my beautiful lakes bucket list since I was a youngster and I heard my friends in elementary school talking about their summer vacations. I determined then and there that I wanted to visit one of Alberta’s famous lakes before even seeing any pictures of it!
The pictures sealed the deal.
The alpine lake in Banff National Park and in the heart of the Canadian Rockies is a brilliant turquoise blue.
Lake Louise, one of the most famous lakes in all of Canada, is often teeming with tourists, many with their selfie sticks or cameras in hand taking pictures. You have to be careful not to photobomb their pictures!
You do not have to walk too far from the parking lot to be met with an amazing view.
You may even see some people braving a polar bear plunge into the frigid glacial water.
Depending on the time of year when you visit Lake Louise, you can enjoy the stunning beauty of the lake as well as:
- Amazing hiking trails
- Rock climbing
- Canoeing or kayaking the lake
- Alpine mountaineering
- Rock climbing
- Skiing
- Ice climbing
- Ice skating
- Scrambling
21. Moraine Lake, Banff, Alberta
The next lake on my beautiful lakes bucket list in Banff is Moraine Lake. It is about 10 miles (14 km) away from Lake Louise and totally Instagram worthy.
22. Cameron Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
When visiting Waterton as a young girl, the tradition was to always stop first at Cameron Falls and then make our way to Cameron Lakes to explore and fish.
Cameron Lake, shown here in the winter, is still a beautiful lake surrounded on three sides by mountains. In fact, the mountain shrouded in clouds on the south end of Cameron Lake is actually in Glacier National Park, Montana.
23. Waterton Lake, Waterton National Park, Alberta
Having spent many a summer visiting Waterton National Park to camp and explore with my family, I love this lake. There are always treasures to discover along its shores.
You can find picturesque moments simply strolling on the shore, from the iconic Prince of Wales hotel, or after hiking to Bear’s Hump.
Photographing the Most Beautiful Lakes In the World
As an avid hiker AND photographer, I can often be found with my Canon 6d Mark II around my neck and my iPhone in my hand as I hike, sightsee and travel. I don’t want to miss a single picturesque moment, especially if lakes & mountains are involved.
Because cameras tend to get heavy around your neck if you are hiking all day long, you may wish to try this Peak Design Capture Clip that allows you to attach your camera to your backpack strap. I find it is to clip my camera off and on.
Cell phone cameras are so advanced these days, they can capture the beauty of any location and are easy to carry.
Gear for Visiting the Beautiful Lakes Around the World
The North Face Women’s Recon backpack is perfect to attach the Peak Design camera clip to as well as to add all of your other hiking essentials and supplies for your day hikes to photograph lakes in the Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall.
If you want to bring along a quick snack that is tasty and nutritious, try Built Bars. After trying a number of other brands and growing tired of them, Chris and I have decided these bars are great.
I highly recommend trekking poles. If not to use on your hike up, at least on your descent. Chris and I usually share a pair and that works great for us; the extra anchor point makes stepping down stone steps so much easier.
If you choose to hike to any of these amazing lakes, be prepared with good hiking boots. Chris and I have seen people hiking in flip flops!
Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear sunscreen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most beautiful lake in the world?
Many agree that Lake Como in Italy should top this list.
What is the most pristine lake in the world?
Though I have never visited, it is said that Lake Baikal in Russia is among the world’s clearest and cleanest lakes due to its remote location and lack of minerals.
What is the population of Waterton National Park?
The year-round population of Waterton is approximately 50 people; that number increases to about 2,000 in the summer months.
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Final Thoughts on 23 Instagram Worthy Beautiful Lakes Around the World
I still have many lakes on my bucket list to visit, but I think you will agree, these lakes & mountains all provide breathtaking destination points.
If you have suggestions for more Instagram worthy beautiful lakes around the world, leave them in the comments below. I am always looking to add new and exciting destinations to my bucket list.
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Beautiful photos! Crater Lake and Lake Como have been on my bucket list for years!
Both are amazingly beautiful lakes. I would love to go back and explore more of the Lake Como region.
Definitely a bucket list worthy list. I’m a sucker for any lake that’s surrounded by mountains.
These lakes are stunning! I don’t think there is anything more relaxing than sitting at the edge of a lake! I’d love to visit Lake Como, it looks beautiful! Thanks for the great guide!
I would happily go back to Lake Como.
There are some gorgeous lakes in the north of Spain that are popular for photos too! I don’t think I’ve been to any of the lakes in this list, so they’re all going on my bucket list!
I hope to make it to travel to Spain soon and would love to do some hiking there as well.
We too love to find and enjoy lakes on our travels. There are some great new ones here to add to our list. I love when we find lakes surrounded with waterfalls. The winter views add a different kind of beauty.
I love the one that simply take your breath away because of their beauty.
We have just been fortunate hiking in RMNP that most of the hikes do end up at a lake.
These are gorgeous! Thanks for the heads up on hiking reservations for some of them. I guess I need to get used to checking on that before I book my trips to some of the more popular places now!
I’ve only been to Lake Geneva, and have wanted to go to Como for so long now. But I’d never heard of the German lake, Konigssee before. I’m hoping to get to Bavaria before the end of this year and this has now been added to my list. Super photos btw.
Thanks. Those are all great lakes. I just hope to get back to international travel soon.
How beautiful these lakes are! These are definitely bucket list worthy!
Wow these lakes are all so gorgeous! I haven’t been to any yet, but I would love to! I think the first on my list is Konigssee! It’s so pretty!
Such a great post. Lake Como and Lake Louise were my favs you mentioned. Love them all though 🙂
Beautiful images! They are all so gorgeous, I love the contrasting colors with the teal water in some of them. I was so disappointed to have missed Hanging Lake on my recent trip to Colorado, but I will definitely be back to visit at some point.
I hope that it will open back up soon. The news report said that it would take years to return it to what it was before the mud slide.
These are all so beautiful! I love Lake Como too ?
Thanks. Great minds love great lakes!
I miss traveling so much! If you are looking for more lakes to add to this list (or to visit!) I would add in Lake Tahoe! Gorgeous and different around every corner. Great post!
Thanks, I visited many years ago before the photo bug had bitten. Guess I need to go back.
These lakes are absolutely amazing! However, I’ve been dreaming about visiting Lake Como for a while now. I hope I can visit it soon.
I hope to visit again soon!
I’ve been to Geneva briefly as part of my Tour Du Mont Blanc trip but didn’t visit Lake Geneva, dangit! I want to go back for more hiking and will have to remember about that lake. Would love to check out the German one too. Unfortunately when driving past Crater Lake recently on my way back from Washington, the whole place was smoked out from the fires 🙁
Smoke has been a definite down-side to summer this year.
Beeeautiful!
I have to admit, the glacial lakes in Canada (like Lake Louise, but there are so, so many more) blow me away! I had never seen anything quite like that from the UK. If you ever get chance to visit BC, Watersprite Lake is my fave local lake…I have a feeling you would love that one too.
Aren’t the lake in Northern Alberta and BC stunning? Thanks for the suggestion of Watersprite Lake.
Great collection of beautiful lakes! I have just been to two out of these – Crater Lake in Oregon and Lake Louise. Have a lot to catch up on. Lake Como is in my bucket list. Just sitting in front of a beautiful lake is so calming, isn’t it? Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Absolutely beautiful collection of lakes. Such a great post with fantastic information. You are lucky to have visited so many amazing lakes.
Lucky that so many are fairly close to home too.
That dirty leg photo is so funny! You’ve got some really famous and popular lakes here, great list.
Thanks. I hope the dirty leg photo was good for a laugh!
Beautiful! Only one I’ve been to is Lake Louise and you’re so right…it is COLD!! Would love to see the other lakes on this list!
Did you jump in?
That will be amazing. Love the view of lakes.
Check to make sure Hanging Lake is open if you happen to visit soon.
Beautiful lakes indeed. I’ve only seen Crater Lake and Lake Louise, but I definitely plan to see the others one day.
The blue/green water is beautiful! I was surprised to learn that was a red mushroom–thought it was some type of berry at first look.
God was having a good day when He created Italy.
Not yet. It is on my list for sure.
Beautiful photos!
Let’s call it even.
I want to go!! These all look heavenly!
Hanging Lake was one of my favorite hikes! It was so beautiful. It is sad the mudslides did so much damage.
Amazing that they were get the path opened back up so quickly though after the mudslides.
i want to travel to these places
Aren’t they awesome?
I really want to visit Lake Como! It looks like Colorado has some stunning lakes too. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Well that is certainly some eye candy. Such beautiful lakes; they must have been a pleasure to photograph. I really love this collection – thanks for sharing!
Love this post about beautiful lakes! The photography is amazing and makes me want to visit them ASAP! Would make the perfect trip for any family. Thank you!
What an amazing bucket list – I’d lovvvve to visit literally all of these gorgeous natural wonders! Thanks for putting this together 🙂
So many places to add to my bucket list! I’ve always wanted to visit Crater Lake and Lake Moraine. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous spots.
I am glad you put the Koenigssee on. It is one of my favourite lakes. I visited in winter, and it wasn’t busy at all. Dedicated winter hiking trails, wonderful scenery, and those who ski can find decent skiing nearby.
These lakes all look beautiful! Hanging Lake looks like something from a fairytale! And Ouzel Lake looks stunning. I want to visit all of them! Thanks for the great round up!
What awesome photos! (including the dirty legs photo 🙂 I haven’t been to any of these lakes! My bucket list just got a bit longer.
Great collection of beautiful lakes! I’m definitely adding a few of these to my travel list. Thanx for sharing!