At six million acres of beautiful wilderness, freckled with quaint towns and sparkling lakes, the entire Adirondack Region is on display. Take a drive along one of the region’s 12 Scenic Byways, wind along gorgeous mountain lakes, stop and enjoy one of several Harvest Festivals, take a turn in a corn maze or simply enjoy […]
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Scott Freerksen "The Lake Guy" created LakefrontLiving.com in 2003. Scott is a Real Estate Broker & Realtor® that personally understands the emotional connection that comes with owning lakefront property. This genuine passion is why he continually strives to bring Buyers and Sellers of lakefront property together. With a keen eye for detail and an intimate knowledge of each lake he covers, he helps his clients make the most of their lakefront home purchase. "Owning lakefront property is an experience that will change the way you live - it becomes a retreat to escape the hassles of daily living. The wildlife, recreation, and vacation feel of waterfront living will forever be a part of you."
Lakefront Living – Algae & Aquatic Weed Control
Are weeds and algae taking over your lake? Whether your lake or pond exists for its beauty and recreational use or for storm water retention and pollution control, excessive growth of nuisance plants or algae will have a negative effect on water quality and property values. Many companies and methods exist to tackle these nuisance […]
Lakefront Living – How to Design a Lake House
Whether you intend to build a lake house getaway or full-time residence, the basic considerations for lake house design tend to be the same. Being one with the water and outdoors without sacrificing creature comforts involves planning open spaces, lots of glass, simple traffic patterns, easy access to the lake and accommodating limited lot size […]
Lakefront Living – NH Lakes Region Fall Foliage
Looking for a fun weekend get-a-way this fall? Fall Foliage in the Lake Winnipesaukee area of New Hampshire is extraordinarily beautiful. I just love looking at the bright reds, oranges and gold around the lake. There are so many ways to view the beauty in the lakes region. One of the most popular ways to […]
Lakefront Living – Late Summer Bass Fishing Tips
By late summer, bass fishing is not for the faint of heart. Largemouths are often deep and lethargic, and they’re also frequently starting to relocate and suspend at middepth ranges as forage begins to move. This is when professional anglers start following the ABCs of summer fishing. • “The ABCs stand for aquatic vegetation, bridges, […]
Lakefront Living: Island Camping on Lake George, NY
Last weekend, I spent a couple hours on a charter Cruise exploring the southern end of Lake George in New York…certainly one of the most beautiful lakes in the Country. I noticed several of the islands allow camping. Here is some informtion in case you are interested…I know I am! There are 170 islands on Lake […]
Lakefront Living: The Advantages of Boat Lifts
Taking care of even the smallest of boats can be a bit of a trick to ensure that every inch from stem to stern is covered. Whether it’s for safety inspections, cleaning or even maintenance, there are good ways to go about the jobs and bad ways. One of the easiest, however, is to employ […]
Lakefront Living – Landscaping Lakefront Property
The greatest benefits of lakefront properties include the opportunities of recreation, wildlife refuge, and wildlife viewing. In attempts to create a panoramic view and ease of access, vegetation is commonly viewed as an obstacle and removed from the lake’s shoreline. Lakeshore property owners might be surprised to discover that some of the most common lake […]
Lakefront Living – Owning an Inboard Boat
Owning a ski or wakeboard boat is an incredible experience. Hitting the lake with friends and family on warm summer days, teaching your kids to get up on skis or a wakeboard for the first time, getting in good slalom runs and landing your first wake to wake jump are all incredible experiences that you […]
Lakefront Living – Beginner Tips for Water-Skiing
Getting up on two skis is the first step you need to take to get into the world of water skiing. Despite common misconceptions, water skiing does not take a tremendous amount of strength or skill. It is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Once you’ve got your properly fitting […]