Reasons to book next year's trip NOW!
In case you haven't heard the good news, availability has been opened up at almost all of our locations for 2016! As cliche as "better to be safe than sorry" can sound, these wise words ring true for...
View ArticleTop Things to Do on Lake Mead
Lake Mead is the largest man-made lake in the United States, formed by the famously impressive Hoover Dam. Only a 40 minute drive from central Las Vegas, Lake Mead is an unexpected desert oasis. Relax...
View ArticleExperience the Beauty of Rainy Lake
Discovered by French explorer Jacques de Noyon in 1688, Rainy Lake is irregular in shape - stippled with thousands of islands - and rich in history. This extensive region is the site of several Indian...
View ArticleTime to Book! Poker Run at Lake Cumberland
Poker run is known as THE event of the year in the heart of Kentucky at Lake Cumberland. This particular Poker Run is ranked as one of the top 10 in the country! Always held the first weekend in...
View ArticleFall and Winter Houseboat Destinations
Summer comes and goes before you know it. You didn't get to all the things you hoped to accomplish, like taking that one last relaxing vacation you so desperately need to re-set for the coming colder...
View ArticleAll Fired up for Lake Powell's Balloon Regatta
The first weekend in November marks a special time in Page, AZ for the annual Hot Air Balloon Regatta. This year, the event takes place from November 5-8th, 2015. There's live music, rides, games,...
View ArticleAlene's First Houseboat Trip to Lake Mead
Forty-five days ago I made a paper chain with my kids to countdown to our first houseboat trip at Lake Mead. I knew it would be a long wait, but seeing it every day would help them know how much...
View ArticleTop Things to Do on Lake Ouachita, Arkansas
Lake Ouachita, pronounced "Wash-ah-taw," stretches over 48,000 acres nestled in the hills of Ouachita National Forest. Its water is known for its superior clarity, and there are over 200 uninhabited...
View ArticleHouseboat, Hotel, or Camping?
There are several ways to enjoy a fun and relaxing vacation at the Lake. So do you rent a houseboat, a hotel room, or just camp along the shoreline? Which will be the best for you and your group?...
View ArticleSmith Mountain Lake: Virginia's Blue Ridge Jewel
Smith Mountain Lake, locally known simply as SML, is Virginia's largest lake, located about 25 miles southeast of Roanoke. The Blue Ridge Mountains are a spectacular backdrop to the crystal pure water...
View ArticleWe 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,...
View ArticleWelcome 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...
View ArticleFeast 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...
View ArticleShasta 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...
View Article3 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...
View ArticleDutch 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...
View ArticleTop 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...
View ArticleThree 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...
View ArticleNorris 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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