Staying Safe in Summer Storms
In the summertime, thunderstorms can pop up during the day even when severe weather is not in the forecast. What do you need to know to stay safe when there’s weather out on the lake? The best way to stay safe in a thunderstorm is, of course, to avoid it if you can. That means […]
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 […]
Boat Club vs. Vacation: How The Costs Stack Up
If you’re like most people, you work hard all year which makes the prospect of a relaxing vacation with the family seem like an important priority. A lot of families go all-out on vacation spending, whether you’ve got younger kids who are enamored with all things Disney or teens who love seeing the big-city sights. […]
Explore Watauga Lake from these marinas
Watauga Lake is the best-kept secret of the Tri-Cities lakes! Its more remote location makes it much less used than the other lakes with pristine views and a mostly-undeveloped shoreline, most of which lies in the Cherokee National Forest. It’s also the second-biggest lake in the area after South Holston Lake with a large wide […]
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 […]
Boat rentals and more at South Holston Lake
You can enjoy a day on South Holston Lake without investing in boat ownership! If you don’t own a boat or are selling the boat you have, rentals or boat clubs are a great alternative for your next adventures out on the water. Many of the marinas on South Holston Lake have boats and other […]
Access South Holston Lake from any of these marinas
South Holston Lake is the largest lake in the Tri-Cities with over 7,500 acres of surface area. It begins near Bristol, Tennessee and crosses the state line into Bristol, Virginia. It’s well-known in the area for its numerous fishing-friendly coves and a large wide-open main channel that is perfect for skiing, wakeboarding, and other water […]
Boat rentals and More at Boone Lake
Boat Rentals – Spend your summer on Boone Lake without investing in expensive boat ownership! Are you new to boating or tired of spending money on the boat you’ve got? Rentals or joining a boat club are great alternatives for your lazy days on the water with friends and family. Many of the marinas on […]