If salt water and shark-infested waters are not your particular cup of tea, you may enjoy one of the many fresh-water beaches in Massachusetts. Beautiful and clean fresh water beaches entice visitors for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, paddling, kayaking, canoeing and more water sports in state parks and forests and...
Choose the Right Boat For You
Finding the “One.” by DiscoverBoating.com Discovering the perfect boat is right up there with finding your best friend. It’s a relationship that always comes up aces when you’re together. Want to feel like a kid in a candy store? Check out our extensive list of watercraft, from PWCs to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...