In the summer time, when the mid-day heat hits it’s full peak, there’s nothing more refreshing than jumping in your favorite swimming hole. With murmurs of brain-eating amoebas in the news lately, even while having fun swimming you might be thinking in the back of your mind… is this safe? We hear about these deadly…
Did you finally take the plunge and buy that boat you’ve always wanted? Would you like to brush up on the rules of the road on the water? Has it been a few years since you took your boater’s education course? Lakehub.com has put together a comprehensive look at how boating etiquette transfers into safety…
You might be surprised to know that 42 U.S. states require mandatory boating education certificates to operate a boat. The eight states that have no boating education requirements are Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Your state boating license may not be valid in another state. There are boating safety courses…
Summer is a time to explore, to hit the road, find new places and experience the great outdoors. But let’s face it… summer can be just plain hot sometimes! Camping near a swimming hole sure helps, but what else can a camper do to beat the summer heat? Camping in the Summer Heat There are…
French and Spanish explorers gave Spanish moss its name. Native Americans called the plant Itla-okla, which meant “tree hair.” But amazingly, Spanish moss does not harm trees or weigh down branches of healthy trees. It is simply one of the most superb plants the South has to offer. What is Spanish Moss? Spanish moss is…
Bucket Journals, what are they? They are a new concept in camping accessories. If you love visiting national parks, and other places outdoors, and you want to visit them all in the U.S. or your state, Bucket Journals are journals that help you keep your memories alive for years to come. They also become a…
What people want in a camper that will fit their needs and wants covers a broad range of features. This article focuses on campers, not motorhomes. Recreation Vehicle, or RV, covers all terms including motorhomes, camper trailers, popups, etc. RV is used to describe all of these vehicles. A camper trailer is a trailer pulled…
The most popular boat brand is a broad question because a popular fishing boat is not a popular sailboat. This article researches the most popular brand for each type of the best boat brands for lakes. All the types of boats we are looking at are what boaters look for to use on U.S. lakes.…
When exploring the great outdoors, people have to plan on having enough water for drinking. If you are taking long hikes where there is no water, you have to carry your own, and water is heavy. If you plan on hiking around lakes and rivers, there are a few ways to make that water potable. …
Have you heard about underwater scooters for scuba divers and snorkelers? The military first designed underwater scooters to transport people and equipment with torpedo technology during WWII. This article reviews three underwater scooters for under $1,000. Underwater Scooters are mechanically propelled vehicles that pull people underwater with more power than swimming. They are called Diver…