Blog from Your Houseboating Experts

Cruise your houseboat between the towering volcanic basalt cliffs that rise 500 feet above the water. The deep and crystal blue water is perfect for kayaking, waterskiing, paddling, or just jumping straight off the houseboat for a swim. Click to learn more

Houseboating on Lake Powell is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful and exciting things you will ever experience. Sparking water surrounded by red rock cliffs gives the impression of floating through the Grand Canyon. Click to learn more

Lake Cumberland, in south central Kentucky is a favorite destination for houseboaters and water recreation enthusiasts. It's well known for its tree-lined beauty, world class fishing, record breaking events, and sightseeing. With over 100 square miles, and 1200 miles of shoreline, there are endless possibilities of ways to enjoy this area. Click to learn more

Dale Hollow Lake is known for many things; houseboating, clear water and its unaffected beauty. But Dale Hollow is known most for fishing-calling itself home to one of the most popular freshwater game fish in all of North America, the Smallmouth Bass. Click to learn more

When you think of taking a houseboat vacation, I’m sure you’re imagining long summer days and hot weather. While you’re not wrong, summer certainly is the most popular season for houseboating, you’ll be missing out if you overlook the days after Labor Day. Click to learn more

Lake Roosevelt is a 130 mile stretch of the Columbia River that sits nestled between the Okanogan Forest and the Selkirk Mountains in Washington state. Surrounded by pine forested mountains and dozens of trails for hiking, biking and exploring, it's no wonder it's a favorite for houseboating and recreation enthusiasts. Click to learn more

The Erie Canal stretches over 500 miles along upstate New York and is known as one of the United States' greatest feats in engineering. Stone locks, lift bridges and guard gates used in the 1800's are still used to operate the canal today. The Erie, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca Canals are filled with history, architecture, hundreds of miles of scenic waterway with charming canal towns and trails for exploring. There's so much to do (and all to often... Click to learn more

Ever heard of the 3 Day Effect? It boils down to this: your brain needs a break from technology and every day stresses; it takes 3 days in nature for your brain to relax. Because science. Click to learn more

In my previous blog, “Houseboating with Infants- You can do It!,” we went over some do’s and don'ts regarding houseboating with infants. This year, our infant turned into a toddler and the houseboating game changed up a bit. Click to learn more

Lake of the Woods is a fisherman’s Mecca. If fishing is your primary pursuit, you will find year-round opportunities to hook a big one. In some areas, you will need both the Minnesota state license as well as Ontario’s, so please come prepared. Click to learn more