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 [...]
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 [...]
The barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico form an interesting coastline. One such island, St. George Island, is situated in Franklin County in Florida. The island is very small and has retained it’s peacefulness and unspoiled scenery. A four mile bridge connects the island over the Apalachicola Bay to the mainland. It’s a [...]
I have run an Alaska fishing lodge for several years and in all of that time, no two days, and no two clients for that matter, are like. Everyone comes up here with a different idea of what they want out of their Alaska fishing adventure. Honestly, I prefer the ones who [...]
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 [...]
One of the most relaxing outdoor activities you will ever experience involves a rod and a reel. Yeah, that’s right, anyone up for fresh bass or bluegill? Fishing can be a wonderful escape from it all. First imagine the daily routines and stresses of your life, then picture a serene lake or river with [...]
