The Green Captain’s Guide: How to Make Your Next Boat Ride Eco-Friendly
The Green Captain’s Guide: How to Make Your Next Boat Ride Eco-Friendly Welcome back boaters! With March finally in the rearview, and sunnier boating days ahead, it is time to shift our focus to the promising blooms and blossoms of April. Along with April comes many things, rain to nourish our flowers, allergies to tickle […]
Give Joy
Real talk. It’s about the time of year when your hand-picked evergreen is decorated, your logs are lit, cookies are in the oven and the kids are about to make a big mess decorating them (but hey, it’s Christmas)! Giving gifts this time of year is so joyful and rewarding, and you’ve spent long hours […]
Let’s Celebrate America – July 4th
Independence Day is just around the corner, and watching fireworks on the lake is one of our favorite July 4th traditions! Here’s a look at what’s going on in our area. Tri-Cities South Holston Lake – Lake View Dock Fireworks start 30 minutes after dark on Friday, July 1st. The best way to see the […]
You Float My Boat … Valentine’s Day on the Lake
For the sake of a thought experiment-close your eyes and picture this. Actually, keep your eyes open because you are going to want to keep reading. Imagine, February 14th, 2019, you treat your sweetheart to a delicious meal, spend some time with him or her under the night sky, and share heartfelt sentiments. Romantic right? […]
Celebrate the Fourth with Fireworks at the Lake
Independence Day is just around the corner, and watching fireworks on the lake is one of our favorite July 4th traditions! Here’s a look at what’s going on in our area. South Holston Lake Lake View Dock Fireworks start 30 minutes after dark on Tuesday, July 3. If it rains, the fireworks will be on […]
Fishing Is Great on Boone Lake!
Boone Lake might look a little different than it used to, but everyone says fishing has been great there since the water level was lowered a few years ago. With a smaller lake and less water, the fish have fewer places to hide and a lot of the time, that makes them easier to catch. […]
Memorial Day at the Lake
Ah, it’s finally here: a glorious three-day weekend, kickoff to summer and the summer boating season, a great time to take the family out on the lake. Whether you’re planning to swim in the (still slightly chilly) lake or just relax and enjoy the view out on the water, there’s nothing wrong with bringing along […]
How to Surf Behind a Boat (Wakeboarding & Wakesurfing)
You probably had a lot of fun as a kid getting towed behind a boat on an inner tube, and maybe you also learned to use a kneeboard or water skis. But that’s not all there is! These days, there are also some other watersports you can try when you’re out on the lake, which […]
Boone Lake Is Still Here!!!!
It seems like every other day we hear someone talking about Boone Lake and how sad it is that the lake is gone. The lake is not gone! Yes, the water level is lower than it used to be, but Boone Lake still has a good 22 miles of boatable water! Still, thanks to some […]
Many options for Boone Lake marinas in and around Johnson City
Boone Lake is one of the most popular lakes in the area due to its central location in Johnson City. The lake is a long, winding reservoir that extends into Piney Flats and the outer edge of Kingsport. Despite ongoing TVA work that has left the lake lower than usual as of December 2017, there […]