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We put the Ho Ho Ho in Houseboating!
You too could be singing this song with your family around your Christmas dinner! As you discuss your plans and dreams for the next year, remember a family reunion shouldn’t feel like an obli-cation,...
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Welcome Lake Sacajawea, Washington!
Only 20 minutes from Tri-cities, WA, and just a few hours' drive from Portland or Seattle, Lake Sacajawea is the place to go for fishing and any other water sports and activities in the area. The lake...
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Feast on these Houseboat Locations in the East
If you’ve heard of houseboating, but thought there weren’t opportunities near you, think again. We offer houseboats all across North America, so chances are, there’s one near you. And if you thought...
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Shasta Lake: Projected Water Levels 2016
The water may be lower at Shasta Lake, but it's not as low as you may think. Contrary to popular belief, Shasta Lake relies primarily on rainfall to fill the lake instead of snowpack. In fact, the...
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3 Days on a Houseboat: The Fun, the Fears and the Family Memories
Renting a houseboat has always been on our family vacation bucket list, so I was very excited when the opportunity came up this summer. A three day trip would allow us to see what houseboating was...
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Dutch Oven Cooking for the Family
In my family, food is more than just about filling your belly. It is about family, friends and togetherness. Food can set the tone, emotion and mood for any vacation and create lasting memories for...
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Top Reasons to Honeymoon on a Houseboat
Whether you're newlyweds or celebrating an anniversary, a houseboat vacation is a great way to spend some quality time together. If you're newlyweds, you've just spent months planning your special day...
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Capture the Magic of the Illinois River
See the Illinois River Valley Like You’ve Never Seen it Before: From the moment they arrive at the Starved Rock Marina, houseboat renters will have no doubts as to why their pickup location is also...
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Three Reasons to Take Your Next Vacation Lakeside
Of all the ways you can spend your hard earned vacation time, why spend it at the lake? There are too many reasons to list in this article alone, so we've narrowed it down to three. Endless...
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Norris Lake, a Nature Lover's Paradise
Only an hour's drive north of Knoxville, TN, Norris Lake is nestled among both the Cumberland and Smokey Mountains. With over 800 miles of tree-lined shore that outline the clear blue water, Norris...
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When Houseboating Agents Visit Lake Powell
Working in the houseboating industry has its perks. When our office of 4 was invited to experience a team houseboat trip first hand, we jumped at the chance to learn together. We had each been on our...
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The California Delta - An Oasis for Boaters
An Oasis for boaters, birders and outdoor enthusiasts, California Delta has roughly 1000 miles of inland waterways, 200 species of birds alone and is considered to be a fisherman’s paradise! Salmon,...
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Houseboating Season - It's Not Over Yet!
If you were hoping to fit in a houseboat vacation this year, you haven't missed the boat (so to speak), there's still time! Most houseboat destinations rent at least through the month of September,...
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10 Reasons To Go Houseboating Part 1
Houseboat vacations are growing in popularity for many reasons. In our busy lives, planning our vacations is crucial! Giving us something to plan and look forward to improves our morale and state of...
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10 Reasons To Go Houseboating Part 2
6.Bonding- Enhanced family bonding. Let’s face it. Your kids are not getting any younger and they are not getting any less busy! Take advantage of every minute of togetherness on your houseboat...
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A Houseboat Vacation on the Shuswaps
Shuswap Lake sits nestled about halfway between Calgary and Vancouver in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Affectionately referred to as "The Shuswaps," this area is a houseboating and recreational...
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Advantages of Early Boarding
So you've booked a houseboat vacation (yay!) and now you're planning the logistics of getting there and planning your first day. Coordinating your arrival at the marina, timing your departure, and...
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"You Can Also" at Lake Koocanusa!
It’s not the first time we’ve blogged about visiting Lake Koocanusa and it surely won’t be the last. Although its name is a derivative of its location (Kootenai river; Canada; USA), we like to call it...
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Start Planning for 2017!
As the old adage goes, the early bird gets the worm. Planning a houseboat trip early has many benefits, the largest of which is that you can often take advantage of early booking discounts! We are...
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Raystown Lake-Pennsylvania's Hidden Heaven
Burrowed in the rolling green hills of south central Pennsylvania lies scenic Raystown Lake. Vast blue waters surrounded by lush forested shorelines provide a perfect setting for your peaceful...
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