Boat trips are just plain good for the soul. The sense of peace and tranquility that can be restored to you while gently rocking on the waves is undeniable. Although, if you need more reasons to take a boat trip, or are trying to convince someone else why a...
A while back, 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 information in case you are interested…I know I...
By now most people around Lake Tahoe have probably either ridden a stand up paddleboard (SUP) or at least seen them cruising around the lake. Although some riders may still enjoy a nice paddle, one of the more recent innovations in the SUP industry is with the stand up...
Testing the waters across New England, we uncover nine beauties worth their salt—or lack thereof…by BostonMagazine.com. The coast is fine, if you’re into jellyfish, lugging around your own shade, and paying peak-season super-premiums for overnights. But we’re thinking that this is the summer to bag the ocean in favor...
Building a dock is a large-scale project for many homeowners. It involves considerable planning and decision-making prior to starting construction. Choices must be made regarding the type of dock, materials used, electrical capabilities and budget. Other considerations, like permits and inspection, should also be taken into account. Many of...
HGTV’s new lakefront lifestyle series “Lakefront Bargain Hunt – Renovation” explores what happens after families purchase their lakeside home and shows how they turn them into their ideal family getaway. The intrepid homebuyers on the new HGTV series don’t let questionable layouts, spooky decks or attics — that may...
Given that water vehicles continue to be built for civilian use but never truly seem to catch on, you’d think the industry would have died a watery death by now—not so. A new player has emerged: the WaterCar. Actually, the company isn’t that new. It started in 1999 and...
Take a dive into the clearest, cleanest, and most refreshing lakes in the United States. ~by Dana Pitchford. America the beautiful has a wide array of natural wonders inside its borders, but these ten stunning lakes offers views into some of the cleanest, clearest waters in the country. From alpine...
Sea-Doo’s budget-priced Spark already sports the playful feel and handling of old-school personal watercraft. The new-for-’17 Spark Trixx attempts to take that fun to the next level with a collection of add-ons designed to further enhance the craft’s freestyle characteristics. By Jeff Hemmel, Boating Magazine. The primary addition is a...
As you’re biking or driving along the river, you see a seemingly idyllic life: People on their docks in front of their quaint, quirky or quite grand floating houses. Before you take the plunge and move everything you own to a bobbing abode, learn the real perks and pitfalls...