The Northwest features many pretty mountains, lakes, and islands, each with its own fascinating history. However, few can hold a candle to Spirit Lake in Washington in terms of both beauty and ...

This 2023 satellite photo shows the heart-shaped Spirit Lake, which was transformed by the cataclysmic eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...

The heart-shaped Lake Toyoni in Hokkaido, Japan, is just one of many naturally occurring icons around the world—and beyond. Photograph by Satoru Kobayashi, Getty Images.