Kayak polo players scrimmage at Shoreline Lake in Mountain View on July 19 ... other U.S. cities near lakes or ocean fronts are also riding the polo wave, including Austin, New York City, Boston ...

Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia has 500 miles of shoreline. Built in the 1960s, the lake provides recreation and a home to many but its main purpose remains the same to generate electricity.

Lake Tahoe is a popular destination for nature lovers year-round. Wild animals also inhabit the area, and while some are benign, others should be avoided.

As temperatures plunge, Lake Michigan's shoreline is transforming into a winter wonderland, with ice shelves forming near areas like ... world’s other highest mountain – no sherpas required ...