Holiday weekends are a carnival of sorts at area lakes, even more so than normal weekends. While campgrounds are busy with bustling activity one of the busiest areas are the boat ramps. It’s often ...

Many, if not most, boat-launch ramps are situated so as to be somewhat sheltered from strong currents. Not all ramps offer this convenience, though. At some point, you might find yourself needing to ...

Launching and reloading a boat seems almost an afterthought to seasoned pro's who do it regularly at the same boat ramp. But it can be a bit of a challenge for those with less expertise--or for any of ...

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With the surge in boat sales comes platoons of new skippers eager to enjoy Beaver Lake once the water warms. It's easy to tow a brand new boat home. Getting it in and out of the water can be another ...