Blog from Your Houseboating Experts

Welcome, Birch Lake in Minnesota!

  • By: Heather
  • Posted On: 05/26/17
Birch Lake, near the town of Babbitt, is tucked away in the unspoiled allure of the Superior National Forest, offering miles upon miles of lush, green forested shoreline. About 100 miles of picturesque shoreline, islands and remote bays perfect for setting up camp with your houseboat; a little piece of the lake to call your very own for the week. Click to learn more

Make a Splash on Shasta Lake, California

  • By: Heather
  • Posted On: 04/28/17
Shasta Lake, nestled in the majestic Trinity National Forest in northern California, was created by the 2nd largest man made dam in the US. The beautiful mountain and forest scenery is unmatched, making Shasta Lake a top destination for houseboaters and water sport enthusiasts alike. Click to learn more

Lake Mead - The Blue Oasis

  • By: Gina
  • Posted On: 04/14/17
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) is the largest reservoir in the United States, measured by water capacity. It is on the Colorado River about 24 miles from the Las Vegas Strip southeast of the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Click to learn more

Tips for Affordable Houseboating

  • By: Heather
  • Posted On: 03/17/17
A common misconception about houseboat vacations is that they’ll break the bank. On the contrary! There is a houseboat vacation for every group and every budget. At Houseboating.org, we’re here to help you find the right location and houseboat for you, as well as to let you in on some tips to help you save even more! Click to learn more

Popular Lake Powell Attractions

  • By: Gina
  • Posted On: 03/03/17
Sightseeing on Lake Powell is one of the most breathtaking things you will ever experience. Sparkling water surrounded by red rock cliffs gives the impression of floating in the Grand Canyon. With over 1800 miles of shoreline, kaleidoscopic colors everywhere you turn, and so much to experience, you'll likely have to return again and again! Click to learn more

Houseboating Basics for First Timers

  • By: Heather
  • Posted On: 01/20/17
New to planning a houseboat vacation? Don’t know what to expect? You’ve come to the right place. This article will answer basic questions for the houseboating novice and act as a “cheat sheet” for getting started. Click to learn more

Florida Keys - A Water Wonderland Island Vacation

  • By: Gina
  • Posted On: 01/06/17
The Florida Keys are a chain of Limestone and Oolite islands that extend from the southern tip of the Florida mainland southwest to the Dry Tortugas, a distance of about 220 miles. Click to learn more

Twelve Days of Houseboating Christmas

  • Posted On: 12/16/16
On the First day of Christmas my true love gave to me – A houseboat trip for my fam’ly! Click to learn more

Advantages of Early Boarding

  • By: Heather
  • Posted On: 10/21/16
Houseboating veterans will tell you if you have the option for Early Boarding, to take advantage. Find out why in the following article. Click to learn more

When Houseboating Agents Visit Lake Powell

  • By: Heather
  • Posted On: 07/22/16
As your houseboating agents, we like to think we know what we're talking about while we prepare you for your own houseboat adventures. We've each had our own houseboating experiences, but last September we went on a team trip to Lake Powell. The following article is a little about our experience. Click to learn more