The rocky coastlines, wide open beaches and spruce, pine and fir forests of the Pacific Northwest provide a stunning setting for adventures by boat or car. Located northwest of Portland, Astoria sits north of Cannon Beach along the Columbia River, which flows west to meet the Pacific Ocean. From fishing
Boating is big in Burlington. And is it any wonder? Burlington is situated on Burlington Bay along the eastern shores of Lake Champlain, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the U.S. With 435 square miles of surface area, the natural lake sits between New York and Vermont and
Located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile sits along the shores of Mobile Bay where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico near Gulf Islands National Seashore and Dauphin Island. It’s between Gulfport, Mississippi and Pensacola, Florida. It’s a great area to anchor offshore fishing adventures, watersports fun,
The Old Florida charm of Fort Pierce is the perfect setting for dockside dining and sunset viewing. You’ll find waterfront eateries featuring fresh seafood, local produce, tropical cocktails and other delicious menu items. The Fort Pierce Inlet (at Ft Pierce Inlet State Park), on South Hutchinson Island, is 13
Creatures, regardless of how cute or cuddly they may appear, can cause havoc to your boat. Think: torn canvas and Isinglass, scratched teak and gelcoat and chewed-up hoses and wires. And that’s not even mentioning the various droppings, stains and other detritus you may encounter from birds, squirrels, otters,
You can’t beat Mystic, Connecticut for that authentic New England vibe. With its quaint waterfront, lighthouses and seafaring ambiance, it remains a popular destination for fans of maritime history, watersports, vintage sailing vessels and coastal scenery. The historic seaport was a major shipbuilding site from the 1700s to the
Located between Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport, Portland offers a scenic setting of lobster boats, lighthouses, long strands of sandy beaches and stunning views of Casco Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you’re in town for a day, a long weekend or an extended stay at a private boat lift
With the Cumberland River looping around the city, Nashville is a prime destination for history, music and outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing, boating and camping are popular at Percy Priest Lake, which offers several marinas for those trailering a boat from private boat slips for rent. Music City is also a popular
Just like a generator that you may have for your house, a marine generator keeps appliances, heaters and electronics running on board the boat. If the power happens to go out at the marina or private boat dock rental, or if you’re “on the hook,” a marine generator makes
Whether you’re a serious angler or only out on the lake on weekends, your main goal is probably to catch more fish. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by adding downriggers or outriggers to your center console, bass boat, sportfishing boat or even pontoon boat. Along
Set against the backdrop of snowy Mount Hood and the waterways and private boat dock rentals of the Columbia River and the Willamette River, Portland makes an excellent anchorage for a Pacific Northwest trip. Go fishing for chinook salmon and sturgeon, drift past houseboats on the Willamette River or cruise
New Haven, located between Stamford and New London, overlooks Long Island Sound where the Quinnipiac River flows into New Haven Harbor (eventually joining Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean). Home to Yale University, the Connecticut city sits on the southern end of the state and offers a wide array