You may be tempted to finally buy that vacation place now that the housing market has healed. Here’s what to consider before you start house hunting. Many Americans contemplating a vacation home abandoned that dream when the housing market collapsed. But now that home values have climbed month after...
Lakefront Living
Local Lake Placid Tradition: Extreme Tobogganing
When it comes to old Adirondack Traditions, Lake Placid has many. One of the local favorites, and something that is pretty darn unique, is their Toboggan Chute on Mirror Lake. This converted 30′ Ski Jump Trestle is situated to send toboggans down the ice covered chutes and out across...
Guided Snowmobile Tours – A New Perspective on New England Lakes
Looking for a new way to view the mountains and lakes of NH? Ever wanted to try snowmobiling? I suggest a guided snowmobile tours from Northern Extremes Snowmobiling! Northern Extremes offers guided snowmobile tours for all ages and abilities. You can rent a machine from them or bring your own....
Kayaks – To Tandem or Not…That is the Question
A Pro/Con comparison between Tandem and Single Kayaks By Roland J. ACK Employee | July 5, 2011 | 15 Comments I can’t even count the number of times I’ve heard the phrase “I want to buy a tandem so that I can either paddle alone or with my…” only to...
Lake Ice Safety Tips From MEMA
Stay safe this winter on your lakefront property. Follow these great tips from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency: Never go onto the ice alone. A friend may be able to rescue you or go for help if you fall through the ice. Always keep your pets on a leash....
2015 Lake George Polar Plunge
Every year, hundreds gather on the frosty shores of Lake George in New York for a daring New Year’s Day swim, known as the Polar Plunge. On Thursday, January 1, 2015, that tradition continues at Shepard Park Beach where about 1,000 or more participants are expected to take part...
Lake Life: Have You Fed Your Soul Today?
Recent home buying data suggests that buyers are placing a strong emphasis on how they want to live their life and not just where. More than just a roof over their head, a growing number of home buyers have greater expectations of their new home. Buyers are seeking a...
Soak in Your Lakeside Hot Tub to Increase Mobility
If you are one of the 46 million Americans affected by arthritis, soaking in your lakeside hot tub spa can help ease your pain by helping to reduce joint inflammation and increase mobility. Soaking in warm water is one of the oldest forms of medicine, and there’s good reason why this...
Don’t Let Your Boat Drift Away – Tie it up Right!
by David Bryant, Anchoring.com Tying up your boat to a dock is an essential skill that any boater needs to know. Thankfully, it is an easy skill to master. When docking your boat at your lakefront property, you want to ensure two things: the boat remains relatively tight to...
Can I Leave My Dock in if I Use A Dock Bubbler?
By Roll-in-docks.com Some of you may ask, what the heck is a dock bubbler? In concept, it is really a slick little device. The idea is as follows: Hang the dock bubbler off the end of your dock and the bubbler will keep open water around your dock all...