Showing posts with label Lake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lake. Show all posts

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Ulak Lia Lake

Ulak Lia Lake is located near the town of Sekayu District Banyuasin and can only be reached after crossing the river Musi for approximately 20 minutes by ferry boat.

Lia Lake Ulak This is a small lake near the town of Sekayu, which can be reached after crossing the river Musi for approximately 20 minutes by ferry boat.

The lake area of ​​15 hectares, on 7 Sundays, and holidays in local tourism. Around the lake there were shade trees so it is ideal place to relax and picnic with family.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Lake Erie is one of Great Lakes In Ohio

This lake is one of five large lakes located near Toronto Canada, hydropower addition to Canada and United States with the turbines at Niagara Falls. Lake Erie is also the place of family recreation and outdoor activities.

And great for fishing purposes, you can get a great opportunity to catch salmon and small mouth holds the bronze bass, walleye, yellow perch, head of steel can be found in many rivers throughout the winter, in winter when the lake freezes, many of them build a fire bonfire on the ice and ice fishing in the hole.

For water sports, you can try your skills in a kayak along the lake, is also one of the popular activities, with stunning views, between steep cliffs and wildlife located in the vicinity, such as around the input in the bay, Ohio. Other activities you can do in Lake Erie is a diver, with a few wrecks, it's like an underwater museum, and you can explore every corner.

You can do other family friendly activities in public parks scattered around the lake. like a long point, which offers fun activities such as hiking, fishing, and enjoy various types of migratory birds and sea turtles. state parks and much more can be found.

There are many islands in Lake Erie, many of which are located in the western part of the lake, and each lake has its own charm, like the Kelleys Island, Pelee Island, and South Bass Island, Put in Bay Island village. You can visit the beautiful islands with boats, and ferries. Other lakes.
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Friday, August 12, 2011

Lake Tempe, South Sulawesi

Lake Tempe is one of the attractions in South Sulawesi, Indonesia is visited by many tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. The lake which covers 13 000 hectares of this, when viewed from a height looks like a giant basin.

The lake is a source of livelihood, fishing, not only for the District Wajo, but also some community members and Sidrap Soppeng District. Along the shore, looking nuanced Bugis fishing village lined up facing the lake.

Tempe Lake is the largest freshwater fish producer in the world, because the bottom of the lake holds a lot of fish food sources. In addition, this lake also has a freshwater fish species that can not be found elsewhere. This is expected because the location of the lake is located just above the Australian and Asian plates.

In the middle of Lake Tempe, seems hundreds of floating house owned by fishermen who lined decorated with colorful flags. From the top of the floating house, tourists can witness the sunrise and sunset in the same position, and witnessed a variety of birds, flowers, grass and water that floats above the water surface. At night, visitors can witness the beauty of the moon that illuminates the Tempe Lake while fishing. Lake Tempe is located in District Tempe, Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi Province of Indonesia.

The lake is located 7 miles from Sengkang Town, the capital of Wajo. To reach this place, from Sengkang to the River City Walennae can be reached overland by car pete-pete (microbus). From River to Lake Tempe Walennae to be taken for 30 minutes by motor boat or katinting, at a cost of about $ 4, - up to $ 6, - per person.

For tourists who want to see the beautiful moon at night while fishing, can stay at the houseboat in the middle of the lake with the local fishermen.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Lake Ngebel, Ponorogo

The lake is called Lake Ngebel due on districts Ngebel. It is located about 24 km north-east Ponogoro, East Java. Ngebel lake is on an altitude slopes Wilis 734 meters above sea level and temperature of 22-32 Celsius.

With a surface area of ​​about 1.5 km, the lake is surrounded by roads Ngebel along the 5 km. This lake has an amazing panoramic view, the cool air with the natural condition of the girl who kept a million potential to be explored. We can also meet with various fruits such as durian, mangosteen, pundung, etc.

In the lake are also spread a variety of fish, one of which is a protected fish varieties. This Hampala fish or a local resident named Ngongok fish. For that purpose, accommodation facilities are also available already for visitors who want to spend the night. The facility is managed by local governments and private companies.
According to the legend that developed in the community, Ngebel lake formed by the story of the serpent named "Baru Klinting".

When taking a snake that he was meditating and did not accidentally cut into pieces by the people around to eat. Mysterious snake turned into a child who later visited the community and make a contest for the repeal ribs glued to the ground with him. Not even one managed to carry it out.

After that he pulled out a rib, and rib holes out of water which then becomes a large pool of stagnant and become a lake Ngebel. Ngebel lake seems to have an important role in the history of Ponorogo, because one of the founders of Ponorogo, Batoro Katong, before the greatness of Islam in Ponogoro District has removed himself in the pond near the lake Ngebel. At this time, known as the pool / Kucur Batoro.
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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Lake Talang, Sumatera Island

In the area of Sumatra is in addition to Twin Lakes and Lake Batur old has terpoper now in Solok district still has another very beautiful lake as well as lakes Gutters. This lake has a lot of charm to the atmosphere and enjoy, especially on the beauty of the possessed.

The lake is located in Kenagarian Kampuang BatuDalam, Twin Lakes District looks graceful to the eye. With the circuit is surrounded by hills of Mount Talang as if presenting a very beautiful natural panorama. Unfortunately, not so many visitors who can enjoy it. There are still many people who are not familiar with Lake Talang.

Adri, 47 th, a resident Jorong Freshwater, Kenagarian Kampuang BatuDalam, in his daily life always take advantage of this lake. Every day when going to the farm, which lies across the lake, he was clear through the lake Talang. Not infrequently did in her spare time, Aldi fishing on the lake.

Adri recognize people rarely visit this lake. If anything, the numbers can be counted on fingers. Though the scenery is quite nice and charming. According to Adri, visitors to the lake looks more in the days of big, new year and such. That too will not last long. "If they come during the afternoon, back home. More young people than those who come with families, "he added.

The small number of visitors who come to Lake Talang, Adri thought, because due to localized access to the lake was very difficult, as well as new avenues available in the form of a dirt road, away from the highway-Alahan Panjang Bukit Sileh also reach 3 kilometers. "In addition to much, way too many climbs. Maklun course, it is located in the waist of Mount Talang, "he said. Adri look forward to the Government so that the path to the location of the lake can be fixed, so that good people who will go farming and for recreation can be smoothly until localized.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Kelimutu, NTT Indonesia

wasandi - Kelimutu is a volcano located on the island of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. The location of this mountain village precisely in Pemo, District Kelimutu, Ende. This mountain has three crater lakes on top. The lake is known as the Lake of Three Colors because it has three different colors, namely red, blue, and white. Even so, the colors are always changing over time.

Kelimutu is a combination word of "keli" meaning mountain and the word "quality"which means to boil. According to local belief, the colors on the lake Kelimutu has the meaning of each and have a very powerful natural forces.

Lake or Tiwu Kelimutu is shared by the three parts that match the existing colors in the lake. Blue lake or "Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai" is a gathering place for the souls of young people who have died. Lake of the red or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is a gathering place for the souls of the dead and as long as he lived always commit a crime / magick. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the souls of parents who have died.

The third area of ​​the lake of about 1,051,000 square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters of water. Boundary between the lake was a narrow stone walls prone to landslides. This wall is very steep with 70-degree angle. Lake wall height ranges from 50 to 150 meters.

Earlier this area was originally discovered by Lio Van Such Telen, a citizen of the Netherlands Mr. Mama Lio, 1915. Its beauty is widely known after Y. Bouman describes in his writings in 1929. Since then the foreign tourists started to come enjoy the lake known as anchor for the local community. Those who came not only the lover of beauty, but also researchers who want to know the natural occurrence is very rare.

Regions Kelimutu has established a National Natural Conservation Area since February 26, 1992. The lake is located at an altitude of 1631 masl. There are many plants that can be found nearby, among others kesambi, fir and edelweiss. While the fauna around the lake include deer, wild boar, partridge and eagles.

But on October 20, 2009, three colors Kelimutu Lake, located in Ende, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), now turned into one colors, namely green, from the original color of red, white and blue. It is also menggeparkan residents who live around Lake Kelimutu who believes that the Lake water color change as a sign of natural changes will occur incredible to watch.

All people experience anxiety with the Lake discoloration. This belief is based on the experience in 1992, along with the change in colors of the lake, an earthquake that shook the island of Flores, which claimed many lives. Change colors this lake has happened before and suddenly.

Of the three lakes, the lake is blue, rarely changing colors, so that fears of a disaster which claimed casualties. Concerns of this disaster will occur, not only occur in the region of Flores Island, but Indonesia. Therefore, the wonders of the world exists in Indonesia. Along the lake color changes in the last five days, he added, there was an earthquake that shook Saumlaki, so need to watch out for the next event.

The administrative, Lake Kelimutu is in the 3 districts, that is Detsuko District, District and Sub Ndona Wolowaru, all three are under the auspices of the Regency Ende, East Nusa Tenggara Province.

From the capital of East Nusa Tenggara Province, that is Kupang, visitors can use the plane to the town of Ende, Flores island, with travel time to 40 minutes. Upon arrival in Ende, proceed with using public transportation in the form of a mini bus, heading Kaonara Village, a distance of 93 km, with travel time approximately 3 hours. From Village Koanara towards Kelimutu Lake, tourists had to walk along the 2.5 km.

Due to become one of the flagship tourist attraction for local government, the accommodation in the vicinity of the lake is considered. There is a guard hut, shelter, shelter for visitors, public toilets, parking capacity that can accommodate about 20 cars, as well as several small guesthouses for tourists who want to stay.

But until recently, Lake kelimutu remains an interesting tourist attractions and much visited by local and foreign tourists.
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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Tuadale Lake

wasandi - Tuadale Lake is located in the western district of Kupang Silu is ± 25 km from the district capital, with an area of ​​10 ha. This place is perfect for you to spend time with family holidays, while disappearing sense of fatigue in your mind. To get to this place can be reached by public transport and private.

This place has a panoramic view of the original and beautiful, many tourists who visit this place to enjoy the beauty of the mangrove forest by using a small boat sailing and buy fresh fish from local residents. Not only that this place is a recreation for fishing and see the mangroves.
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