One doesn’t need to be a boating expert in order to take advantage of summertime houseboat rentals. Sure the idea may be a little frightening at first, but a little light reading and perhaps a short discussion or two will certainly put your mind at ease. While there are a | Read More »
With summer comes the relaxing lazy days of family vacations. Some driven, and others towed, campers of all sizes, shapes, and colors will soon dot the landscape. Recreational vehicles (RVs) are able to accommodate quite a few family members which can make for some very memorable summer vacations. Enjoying the | Read More »
Each spring, as temperatures rise among 2.2 million acres of evergreens and manzanita trees, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest begins to awaken from a long winter of hibernation. Beneath the nearly solid forest canopy, more than 6,000 swelling streams and rivers propel melting mountain snow toward hundreds of lakes lying in | Read More »
These days, bird-watchers will go to great lengths just to study their subjects in order to simply photograph and describe the animals. Others have dedicated their lives to the ecology, physiology, anatomy, and biology of the world’s bird populations. Regardless of their intentions, birders are always on the lookout for | Read More »
The calm waters of most inland lakes make them the perfect getaway for anyone looking to have a swim, go fishing, or just relax as their boat gently bobs up and down. What’s more, the businesses surrounding these beautiful bodies of water play host to guests from all over the | Read More »
Ah, springtime! As the clouds of winter retreat and the sun begins to shine, you may begin feeling the urge to escape the confines of your home and office. As winter winds down, parents are already sending the kids outside to play after school. Plenty of dogs are enjoying the | Read More »
At first, buying a boat doesn’t seem too different than purchasing a car. However, one thing that must be considered is the amount of time you and your family will actually spend using the new toy. After all, it’s unlikely that you will be using your boat to commute to | Read More »
Is your family the type that craves the outdoors, but still desires all the creature comforts of home? This is usually true for families, especially those with small children. One simple solution offers you the best of both worlds. Houseboats allow families to connect with nature while providing them with | Read More »
Keeping your kids occupied at home can be a challenge, despite the fact they are surrounded by their own playthings. Most have an indoor space, and maybe even a yard, in which to play. They are usually surrounded by hoards of neighborhood friends and are seen less and less by | Read More »
Even with more than 365 miles of shoreline, a large lake can still seem pretty inaccessible to most families. You will first need to find somewhere to park, then pay for that parking, before you can even begin your adventure. Not to mention the distance you may have to trek | Read More »
