Although I have tried a lot of different water sports, I will always have a special fondness for my first. When I was 15, I went water skiing for the first time. I was a little bit unprepared for it, to tell you the truth. As a matter of fact, I probably would not [...]
Over the years my husband and I have been fortunate enough to take several vacations. Some of our trips have involved traveling to other countries and others have involved packing up the camping gear and boat and heading for the lakes area. No matter what our destination our trips usually involve some outdoor activities [...]
For a lot of people, ocean fishing is the ultimate thrill. More people grow up around lakes and rivers than around the ocean. Freshwater fishing is something that we all take for granted. With most lakes and rivers, you can stand on the shore, wade out in the water or even take a boat [...]
If you spend any time out on the water in a boat you’ve probably found it difficult to take along your camera. Water and electronics generally don’t mix. The problem with that is taking pictures to remember your adventure just isn’t possible without risking ruining your camera. That’s not the case with water proof [...]
When I was a little kid, fishing trips were one of the highlights of the summer. We lived near a little river and although nothing ever seem to be biting there, I was always confident that I would catch something that day. When my dad wasn’t around, I walked down to the lake with [...]
When I was a little girl, my family and I went on a vacation together to Lake Christy in Canada each year. My grandparents and all of their children and grandchildren went, and I even have a memory of my great-grandmother being there with us. We rented cabins and would all stay up there [...]
The people of New York, Connecticut and Philadelphia often migrate to Long Beach Island, New Jersey in the summer months. Many city dwellers escape to their summer homes there and the town receives thousands of tourists. Many residents of the barrier island enjoy an affluent lifestyle in this scenic part of the world. It [...]
We live in the beautiful state of Minnesota. There are many lakes and wooded areas. My husband and I had always talked about some day owning lake property. We work in the area of the state that does not have a huge concentration of lakes. There are four regions of the state where the [...]
Searching for beach vacations? There are numerous options to choose from and there are many aspects of each you’ll want to take into consideration. Certain beach destinations may be better visited at another time of year and your vacation calendar may not be cooperating. In that case, just visit all the destinations that are [...]
When I was a little kid, I used to dream of sailing around the world. My dad used to get a sailing magazine which had a lot of coverage of single handed sailing races. There was one in particular that really captured my imagination, because every skipper would have to sail completely alone. They [...]
