Tips for Taking Your Dog Boating

If you enjoy boating, there’s no reason not to take your dog with you. After all, dogs love going places with their owners. Safety is important on a boat and it is especially important if you take your dog along with you. Here are some tips that will make your day on the lake safe […]

Lake House Decorating Ideas from a New Hampshire Cabin

Sheri and Gerry Weber turned a dark and dinky 500-square-foot cabin into an airy retreat, without expanding the New Hampshire home’s footprint. By Sharlene Breakey, Country Living Little House on the lake… When Sheri and Gerry Weber went in search of a place to put their boats, the two already owned an 1835 Cape-style house […]

21 Best Towable Tubes for Kids

May 26, 2015 by Jim Harmer, Pontoon Guide Kids love few things more than getting flipped around the lake on a tube, but having the wrong tube can be a very negative experience for kids.  I first started my kids out on a traditional donut-shaped tube that required them to lie down on their stomachs […]

Top 10 Pontoon Boats for Your Lake Home

If you are in the market for new pontoon boats, there is a good chance one of these top 10 will fit the bill. By Jeff Hemmel, for Boats.com, January 20, 2013 When it comes to pontoon boats, many people still think of a stodgy, slow-putt-around-the-lake. Made for entertaining, yes, but more like cocktail hour than rockin’ house […]

Great Ideas About Kids and Fishing

Courtesy of takemefishing.org. Freshwater fishing can be done in many ways – from shore or a boat, from a bridge or dock, in lakes and ponds, and rivers and streams. There are a variety of freshwater fishing techniques, in addition to gear, baits and lures, depending on the type of fish you’re after. Involve your […]

4th of July Fireworks & Festivities in Massachusetts

Posted by the Mass Office of Travel and Tourism The 4th of July in Massachusetts is filled with waterfront festivities throughout the weekend, leading up to the holiday itself. From parades to picnics to the renowned Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the Bay State has it all during the 4th of July. Whether you’re looking for […]

What is Blue-Green Algae and How to Prevent it in Your Lake

What Is A Blue-Green Algae Bloom? Blue-green algae reproduce rapidly in fresh water when the amount of sunlight, temperature and nutrients are adequate. Within a few days a “clear” lake, pond or ditch can become cloudy with algae growth. This is called a bloom. Blue-green blooms usually float to the surface and can be several […]

Two Highly Recommended Lake Tours

If owning your own boat is still on your wish list, there are other ways to get out on the water and experience the lakefront lifestyle. Here are two highly recommended lake tours: 1. Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Take a 2.5 Hour Scenic Cruise for a $75 Family Rate aboard the M/S Mount Washington! (Kids under […]

How To Build an Outdoor Shower

Posted by Timothy Dahl If you decide to build an outdoor shower its easier than you think. An outdoor shower can complement a lakeside location or just be used as a way to rinse off so as not to track any dirt into the house after a day on the water. Plus, in the summer […]

Lake Life in New Hampshire

From VisitNH.gov New Hampshire is New England’s land of lakes. There are 273 in our Lakes Region alone and a whopping 1,300 ponds and lakes statewide. But don’t spend time tallying them. Swim, sail, canoe, tube, waterski, Jet Ski, kayak, cruise, paddleboard, pedal-boat, fish … and wish that each vacation day at the lake could […]