The 45 mi (72.42 km) long lake’s capacity is 648000 ac/2622 km² on a very low desert elevation of 482 ft (146.91 m). The concrete dam that makes a glorious arch was built between 1934 and 1938 by the United States Bureau of Reclamation.
There are two aqueducts that need to be filled with water and that is exactly the lake’s primary purpose. Except from that purpose the lake is also available for fun and especially cliff diving.
Cliff Diving is a really dangerous sport from which some people lost their lives and others suffered from injuries that followed them for the rest of their lives. You should never jump on forbidden locations and always take precautions before any jump.
At Lake the most popular place for cliff jumping is ‘The Suicide’ at the Crystal Cliffs. The cliff’s height ranges from 15 to 150 ft (4.57-45.72 m). In order to access the area, you will need an off – road vehicle or a boat. The water is deep enough for you to dive, but you should still be extremely careful.
Rising from the Eastern Cape and running along the Kwazulu-Natal's western border, the Drakensberg mountain range is the highest in South Africa standing at 3482 m/11424 ft in height. The mountains are capped by a layer of basalt of 1400 m/4593 ft thick and offers amazing flora and fauna.
Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa and named after the second biggest river in Africa, River Limpopo. It borders with Botswana to the West, Zimbabwe to the North and Mozambique to the East. Characterized by primeval indigenous forests, majestic mountains and unspoilt natural setting, it is an adventure seeker's haven.
The Hottentots Holland mountain range is part of the Cape Fold Belt in the Western Cape, South Africa. The range forms a barrier between the Cape Town metropolitan area and the southern Overberg coast.
The Sultanate of Oman is an incredibly beautiful Arab country, located on the southeast side of the Arabian Peninsula, fronted by the Persian Gulf. The amazing natural diversity and the pristine desert landscape, along with important historical sites and impressive architecture, has turned the country into a top destination for tourists from all around the world.
Queenstown is considered by many as the capital of extreme sports. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand, and is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps.
Azores is a group of nine volcanic islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean. With a subtropical climate, fantastic mountains and beautiful beaches, Azores represent a world wide destination, suitable for many activities.
Lake Havasu is situated behind Parker Dam on the Colorado River, just on the border that joins California with Arizona. On the eastern shore of the lake lies Lake Havasu City.
Lake Havasu is situated behind Parker Dam on the Colorado River, just on the border that joins California with Arizona.
Lake Havasu is situated behind Parker Dam on the Colorado River, just on the border that joins California with Arizona. On the eastern shore of the lake lies Lake Havasu City.
Mount Baldy is located in San Bernardino County, on Mount San Antonio (aka Mount Baldy), California, USA. The city is located only 45 mi/72.4 km from Los Angeles.
Snow Summit Ski Resort is located on the San Bernardino Mountain, by the Big Bear Lake, California, USA.
Lake Havasu is situated behind Parker Dam on the Colorado River, just on the border that joins California with Arizona. On the eastern shore of the lake lies Lake Havasu City.
Lake Havasu is situated behind Parker Dam on the Colorado River, just on the border that joins California with Arizona. On the eastern shore of the lake lies Lake Havasu City.
Flagstaff is a wonderful city situated in northern Arizona, in the southwestern USA. It is also located south of the San Francisco Peaks, which is the highest mountain range in the state of Arizona.
