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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

24/7 On-Water TowBoatUS Service for Boaters Comes to Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho When boats break down on the water, TowBoatUS safely brings them home. Now the national 24/7 on-water towing service for recreational boaters has come to the Gem State with the opening of TowBoatUS Coeur d’Alene. Capt. Preston Rose and

by: Scott Croft

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, BoatUS, Distress Calls, Inland Boating, Service, Towing

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Need somewhere to go this summer that is Covid-friendly? Read about our writer, Bruce Kemp, and his quick trip on Canada's Rideau Canal in his own bubble. And maybe get some inspiration for your next getaway this summer!

by: Bruce Kemp

tags: Beyond the Lakes, Canada, Destination, Inland Boating, Lifestyle, Rentals, Travel

Monday, May 31, 2021

Welcome to the "Big Turn" in the mighty Mississippi River. Known as the sharpest bend in the river for commercial traffic, you will find Bay Point Park on the corner of the riverbank calling out the beauty and tranquility that Red Wing, Minnesota, has to offer. From the beautiful bluffs, abundance of outdoor activities, historic

tags: Destination, Inland Boating, Lake Superior

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Village of Walloon Lake is having several events based on the author Ernest Hemingway, who used to spend time there every summer. These events will run at different times throughout all of summer, and various businesses in the town will be showcasing different products and services in honor of Hemingway. It's sure to be a great summer in the Village of Walloon Lake!

tags: Anniversaries, Events, History, Inland Boating, Lake Michigan

Monday, August 3, 2020

Afton’s premier yacht brokerage has reinvented itself with new ownership. When Yachtbrokers Inc. decided to close up shop, Glenn Orehosky saw an opportunity to serve the needs of the Minnesota boat brokerage market and took quick action by opening Yacht Brokers of Afton. Glenn brings over thirty five years of business

tags: Brokerage, Inland Boating, Lake Superior

Friday, July 24, 2020

Nestled within the heart of New York State lives Syracuse, NY, a place where the community’s relationship to waterways runs deep. Located within Onondaga County, this destination combines the modern amenities of a vibrant city with rich outdoor culture. Rolling hills and greenery surround lakes, rivers, and canals that touch

tags: Destination, Inland Boating, Lake Ontario, Travel

Monday, June 29, 2020

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is reminding Ohioans to stay alert and always practice safety first when swimming at public beaches this summer. “It’s important that all visitors understand the dangers of swimming in dark waters, especially for young children and

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Inland Boating, Kids & Pets, safety

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Nearly 24 hours before the Edenville Dam in Midland County collapsed Tuesday, conservation officers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources began evacuating people in homes and businesses positioned downriver of the dam. With historic flood levels expected, the officers remain on scene and are providing emergency response as

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Inland Boating, Lake Huron, safety

Thursday, April 23, 2020

The New York State Canal System has long been recognized as essential transportation infrastructure, important to irrigation and flood control, the upstate economy, and communities that line its 524-mile length. However, the Canal Corporation’s parent agency, New York Power Authority (NYPA), ordered a work stoppage in March that

tags: COVID-19, Inland Boating, Law & Politics

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

There was tremendous excitement at this year’s Minneapolis Boat Show in late January as Avalon & Tahoe Mfg., a vertically integrated builder of luxury pontoon boats, introduced a world-first wakesurf pontoon boat called Waketoon Surf Series. As pontoon boat sales have grown exponentially and wakesurf boats have gained in

tags: Inland Boating, New Boat Models, Towables, Water Toys

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