Lifestyle
Pearl Harbor Tug Arrives at Arkansas Inland River Museum
A joint effort by Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel and Jantran Inc., a subsidiary of North Little Rock (Ark.)-based Bruce Oakley Inc., helped bring a World War II tugboat that survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor safely to the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum in North Little Rock on November 23. The Hoga was designated […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
HeartLand Boating’s Holiday Gift Guide
From water sports to luxury marine watches, there’s something for every boater and budget on our holiday gift guide! Airhead Shockwave 2 Experience a wave of excitement for one or two riders on the Airhead Shockwave 2. Defy centrifugal force with the bonus topside stabilizer fins, which help riders stay on the raft and […] Read More
The Song My Paddle Sings
Back in my school days I memorized Pauline Johnson’s poem “The Song My Paddle Sings” and was inspired by its words to add paddling to my bucket list. Since I started kayaking, I’ve taken many opportunities to paddle rivers across the heartland not otherwise accessible to boaters. It seems I’m not the only one with […] Read More
‘Thru-Boating’ the Mississippi River
Just like there’s more than one way to skin a cat, traveling the entire length Mississippi River can be done in a number of fashions. Every year, in fact, hundreds of people “thru-boat” Old Man River in everything from handmade rafts to luxury yachts. No one way is better than another, but regardless of how […] Read More
A Secret History of American River People
Ten years ago, Wes Modes of Santa Cruz, California, was reading about a group of kids who were making whacky, homemade boats and then cruising them down the Mississippi River. That type of adventure resonated with Modes, a computer programmer and artist with a love of the water and an appreciation for the lyrical qualities […] Read More
Podcast Trio Heads Down the Mississippi
Since June 16, three friends have been traveling down the Mississippi River on board a paddlewheel riverboat recording their weekly podcast, “The River Signal.” The trio started in the Twin Cities (Minn.) and plan to stop in major cities along the way to record muscians for their podcast until they reach their final destination of […] Read More
Quimby’s Cruising Guide, Through the Years
Mildred Quimby was driven by curiosity and a unique appreciation for rivers and boating. It started with family canoe trips on the Baraboo River in Wisconsin and resulted in a legacy that continues today in the pages of Quimby’s Cruising Guide, which she produced single-handedly for 20 years. Born in 1913 in Reedsburg, Wis., Quimby […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Giving Your Boat A Sport Fishing Makeover
Whether you intend to tow the family boat to the coast or rent one when you get there, if your spring or summer plans include saltwater fishing, you’ll want to come prepared with the right accessories to maximize the experience. I actually maintain a “ready bag” with a dozen items I’ve found handy when I […] Read More