The following are some of the most wonderful places to go kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding in the USA and one place in Mexico. Paddling is the way to go for slow, relaxing water trips. You see marine life and wildlife on shore much more intimately in a kayak than in a powerboat. In most…
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Mt. Saint Helens in Washington State, about 55 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, and 95 miles south of Seattle, Washington, erupted on May 18, 1980. It caused mass devastation as far as 19 miles from the volcano. Spirit Lake rests about five miles north of Mt. St. Helens as the crow flies. The eruption ripped up millions…
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Life jackets, life vests, and ski vests are known as Personal Flotation Devices, or “PDFs”. There is more to know about them other than higher quality and price means a better product. The purpose of a PFD is to save lives and to keep people out of danger, as in children are required to wear…
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In February 2023, we reported on the upcoming Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling on Sackett v. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). In 2004, 19 years ago, Michael and Chantall Sackett bought a lot behind a row of lakefront houses on Priest Lake, Idaho. They planned to build a house on this residential lot.…
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When we are on the water in our boats, water sprays everywhere. When we are washing our boats in the driveway or in the boat slip, water sprays everywhere. Boats are wet. We want to keep our stuff dry. Here’s how you can keep your gear dry while boating. What Are the Best Waterproof Bags for…
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Lake Sørvágsvatn, known as the “Lake Above the Ocean” and the “Hanging Lake”, presents an optical illusion in the Faroe Islands. This lake sits at the edge of a cliff that is 98-feet (30 meters) above the sea. Lake Sørvágsvatn appears to be suspended over the sea, like a natural infinity pool, and looking at…
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If you have been thinking about getting a Personal Water Craft (PWC), then you really need to understand steering control on a PWC. Driving a PWC takes a little practice, but understanding a PWC’s steering system is crucial. It is important to know that 42 of the 50 U.S. states require passing a mandatory boating…
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Crappie prove a year-round catch with crappie spawning season the most productive and exciting catches. One female crappie is capable of laying 20,000 to 25,000 eggs at a time and can lay eggs more than once a year depending on your climate. In this case, the male will stay shallow and guard more than one…
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Center Hill Lake is a natural wonder tucked away in the heart of Tennessee. This beautiful reservoir spans over 18,000 acres with hundreds of miles of beautiful shoreline. It’s the perfect destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy some time in nature. With crystal-clear waters, rolling hills,…
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Lake Biwa is one of the most beautiful lakes on planet earth. Countless Japanese artists of several genres have included Lake Biwa’s beauty in their works for centuries. Lake Biwa earned its first name of “Awaumi”, later pronounced as “Omi” in the year 1000, like Japan’s ancient province of Omi. The Japanese named this lake…
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