The lakes in Massachusetts were created in two principal ways: by glacial activity approximately 12,000 years ago or by damming streams or small lake outlets, most of latter occurring during the early industrial age of the country for water power. In many respects, lakes are like people. They are...
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Life on the Water – It’s a Way of Life for This Family
Posted July 03, 2013 in Clear Lake by Lori Berglund Cruising the lake, they crop up one after another. We spy them from the comfort of the boat: docks that are old and weathered, and some that are shiny and new. Sometimes there’s a party going on — cocktails...
Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee Aboard The M/S Mount Washington
Whether you live in New Hampshire or just visiting, it’s a must to take a trip on the Mount Washington. It’s a great way to tour the lake and get a bit of history all in a relaxing manner. After all, this ship is a true New Hampshire icon....
Tips for Viewing 4th of July Fireworks From Your Boat
By Kevin Falvey, Boating Magazine There’s no better way to view 4th of July fireworks than from the deck of your boat. The view is great, the show is reflected on the water, and you’re boating. Here are four tips for enjoying fireworks by boat in 2013. 1. Make...
Visit the Largest Lakeside Living Lifestyle Event in the Country
The Lakeside Living Expo invites you to a celebration of lake homes, adirondack furniture & decor, boats and outdoor water sports adventure and much more. Over 150 exhibits from around the NH Lakes Region, across the United States and Canada will gather together to feature their products and services, July 19-21, 2013,...
Tips for Boating on the lake with Dogs
Do you ever take your dog out on the boat from your lakefront property? Here are some tips that will make your day on the water safe and enjoyable for all the pet participants. PFD’S (Personal Flotation Device). If your dog falls overboard, will he/she be able to avoid...
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP): How to Get Started
The fast-growing sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun, easy way to go play on the water. With a minimum of equipment, you can paddle anything from ocean surf to lakes and rivers—no waves required. Paddleboarding offers an amazing full body workout and is becoming a favorite cross-training...
Lakefront Living – Getting In and Out of a Kayak with Ease!
Getting in and out of a kayak is probably what most beginners fear the most. It can be awkward and challenging but here’s how to do it with ease. The key is keeping your weight low and centered. At the dock – Untie the kayak and keep the line...
Lakefront Living – Luxury Pontoon Boats
Over the last 10 to 15 years, pontoon boats have been a good general purpose cruising platform to explore freshwater lakes and coves. But because of their popularity (highest sales volume of any type of boat), the luxury choices for pontoon boat design and ammenities are over the top! Only the...
Lakefront Living – Deciding Where to Retire
It can be confusing making sense of the many “best places to retire” lists out there. In fact, it’s probably best to eye these lists with extreme skepticism. The way these lists are graded often misses the point: They don’t tell you much about what your life would be...