Ice-covered lakes offer a winter wonderland for a variety of activities, from ice fishing to skating and snowmobiling. However, enjoying these frozen expanses requires careful preparation and the right safety tools to ensure your adventure doesn’t turn dangerous. Let’s explore the must-have items to keep you safe while out on the ice. Ice Picks or […]
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The Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Perfect Stand-Up Paddleboard for Lake Adventures
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) offers a serene yet exhilarating way to explore lakes and waterways. Whether you’re a beginner seeking tranquility or a seasoned paddler craving adventure, selecting the right paddleboard is crucial for an enjoyable experience. With myriad options available, from shapes and sizes to materials and features, the task may seem daunting. However, fear […]
Tips For a Fun Day of Snow Tubing Near Your Lake
Living the lakefront lifestyle is a year-round adventure. There is a multitude of spring, summer, fall and winter activities. Sometimes when winter has not fully set in and the lake is not frozen over for ice fishing or skating, you have to venture out and find something to do. One of the best winter activities […]
Top 15 Boating Accessories For 2021
Walk into a boat accessories and supply store like West Marine, and you’ll be surrounded by aisle after aisle of awesome gear and gadgets for the upcoming boating season on your lakefront home. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to choose which toys and goodies are must-haves and which are merely icing […]
What Makes a Good Ice Fishing Shelter?
When ice fishing, it is important to dress warm in layers to protect yourself from the harsh weather. But it is oftentimes not enough… That is why it is extremely important to bring along a portable ice shelter to keep the blistering cold off your back. A good ice shelter will protect you from the […]
Plan Your Overnight Boat Camping Trip With Confidence
What could be better than spending a day on a boat, soaking in the sun, riding the waves, lazing around on a lake or fishing to your heart’s content? Spending the night on your boat of course! Boat camping combines the excitement of camping and boating into one and it is enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts […]
Storing Your Cabin’s Gear for the Water
Design inspiration for outfitting the lakefront & storing your cabin’s gear for the water. By Janice Brewster, Cabin Living Fun on the water often comes with lots of gear – from boats to life jackets, skis to sails, paddles to deck chairs. A boathouse or waterfront storage building can help protect your water toys, put […]