The Central New England Boat Show is back at the DCU Center in Worcester Massachusetts on March 13 – 15, 2015. This is the show you can’t afford to miss The latest 2015 models Fishing boats, sports boats, pontoon boats, kayaks and canoes for your lakefront property Boating accessories...
Attend 8th Annual Lakefront Property Buyers Seminar
For many home buyers, the chance to own a home on a lake is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To help educate buyers so they can make that big decision an educated and informed one, we are hosting our popular “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” buyers seminar on March 21, 2015....
7 Tips For Buying a Vacation Home
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...
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....
Lakes and Water Quality – Constant Change
Why does the water quality of our lake seem to get worse throughout the summer? Lakes change a great deal over the course of a year. Changes are caused by seasonal weather patterns, watershed influences, and the life cycles of the lake’s biota. During the winter, ice and snow...
Buying a Lakefront Home in the Winter, 3 Tips
Is snow and ice covering your lakefront dreams? Don’t let that discourage you from buying a lakefront home in one of the best times of the year. But how do you know that the shoreline conditions are? How deep is the water? Are there aquatic weeds? What does the...
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...