Destinations
Destination: Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas, a river city? You bet your Big Dam Bridge on it, which happens to be the longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge in the world built specifically for that purpose, located here. Part of the Louisiana Purchase from France, what is now known as Little Rock is located near the geographical center […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Boating in Bayou Country
Formed near Simmesport, La., where the Red River joins the Mississippi via the canalized Old River, the Atchafalaya is the fifth largest waterway in North America by discharge. An important shipping channel, it shortens the distance from the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico and carries a modest amount of commercial traffic. As such, […] Read More
Destination: Lake Ouachita and DeGray Lake
If pressed for an answer, I’d have to say that my favorite lakes to explore are in Arkansas are Lake Ouachita and DeGray Lake. Not only are they two of the most beautiful, but they’re also the most accessible and have the most amenities available. Lake Ouachita One of five in the Arkansas Diamond Lakes […] Read More
Destination: Nashville, Tennessee
I love to visit Nashville. Why? It’s a city on the move, home to an incredible multi-faceted atmosphere paired with a rich historical and musical heritage. It boasts of an ongoing modern re-dress to its downtown cityscape, but its warm Southern hospitality provides a downhome flavor all its own. And as country music star Ray […] Read More
Profile: The Marina at Harbor Shores
The new Marina at Harbor Shores in St. Joseph, Mich., is not only a success story because all its slips are full but also because it is the centerpiece in the rebuilding the whole community. The marina, which opened in June 2014, played a vital part in the transformation of a crumbling industrial waterfront into […] Read More
Profile: Orange Beach Marina
Depending on the season, two very different experiences await boaters at Orange Beach Marina in Orange Beach, Ala. And if year-round business at this big, full-service facility in the center of the Gulf Coast is any indication, the clientele wouldn’t want it any other way. “It’s busy during the summer, with a lot […] Read More
31st Street Marina Adds Floating Pool, Platform
Chicago’s new boat harbor, 31st Street Marina, has added a floating swimming pool and platform designed specifically with winter in mind. When filled, the pool sits flush with the deck of the platform. However, in the winter, when the water is drained from the pool, the insert is able to free float at its natural […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
The Ghost Ship
Roughly 25 miles downstream from Cincinnati, the Ohio River diverts into a creek on the southern shore and up against a ship that appears to have docked for the last time. It’s a vessel that served in two World Wars, carried one of the world’s greatest minds and shuttled tourists around our country’s largest […] Read More