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Big Bear Lake from the mountains
Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

Boating on Big Bear Lake

December 30, 2021
4 min read

Our guide to boating, fishing and having fun on one of California’s best lakes. Just 100 miles north of Los Angeles, California’s Big Bear Lake — known as the jewel of the San Bernardino Forest — is surrounded by stunning mountains and pines, making it a beautiful Southern Californian destination for any and every tourist looking for a new place to explore….

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Coast-to-Coast

Boating in California

Dec 23, 2021

Your guide to boating and boating safety in California  In the Golden State, boating is one of the best ways you can spend a sunny day. California has miles upon…

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Christmas present for boater
Lifestyle

Top 10 Gifts for the Boater on Your List

Dec 13, 2021

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to start wondering what on earth you’re going to gift your friends and family. Luckily, we have you covered with the perfect…

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Cold winter day by the lake
Lifestyle

5 Activities for the Boating Off-Season

Dec 9, 2021

If you’ve felt the post-boating-season blues, we get it — because we’ve felt it too. However, there are tons of fun (and productive) things you can do in the boating…

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Lifestyle

Our Beginners Guide to Ice Fishing

Dec 2, 2021

If you live in a cold climate, you know the heart-breaking feeling of the last boat ride of the summer. Once the boat’s been tied up and covered, there’s usually…

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Boat on Lake Tahoe
Coast-to-Coast

Boating on Lake Tahoe

November 25, 2021
5 min read

Our guide to boating, fishing and having fun on California’s favorite lake.  The Golden State is full of great places to boat, but there’s something extra special about California’s Lake Tahoe. Spanning into Nevada, too, Lake Tahoe is actually one of the world’s oldest lakes — a couple of million years old. Visitors from all over the world come to Lake…

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Boat on Georgian Bay Ontario
Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Ontario?

Nov 18, 2021

Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Ontario?  When it comes to the waters of Ontario, there are few places on earth as enticing and exciting to…

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Boating in Florida Key West
Coast-to-Coast

Where to Boat in Florida [Our 5 Favorite Spots]

Nov 11, 2021

With over 8,000 miles of shoreline and 7,000 lakes calling the state home, boating in Florida is one of the most enjoyable things you can do. From splashing around in the…

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Lake Okeechobee Sunset
Coast-to-Coast

Boating on Lake Okeechobee

Nov 4, 2021

Our guide to boating, fishing and having fun on one of Florida’s best lakes.  In a state with thousands of lakes, it’s obvious that Florida is one of the best…

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Boat on the middle of the lake
Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Ohio?

Oct 28, 2021

With over 60,000 lakes, reservoirs and ponds in the state, boating in Ohio is one of the Midwest’s favorite pass times. From Lake Erie to the Miami River, Ohio has…

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