In this post, Jenny Anderson shares a list of boats that are compact enough to fit in your car trunk or camper.

Thanks to funding from the National Park Foundation, the Submerged Resources Center is launching a new service corps to protect more of our parks’ underwater treasures. In partnership with the WAVES Project (Wounded American Veterans Experience Scuba), the SRC is training women veterans to participate in diving missions. 

If you haven’t yet experienced the enjoyment of dry fly fishing, fall can be a good time to get out and try it. While the insect hatches that generally take place during fall may not compare to the more intense hatches of the spring or early summer months, dry flies continue to bring fish to […]

Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to travel through new places – it’s the ocean equivalent of backpacking. From our friends at FIX.com

Each year about three out of four recreational boat owners say they plan to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday aboard the family boat. With nearly 12 million registered vessels in the U.S., that could spell mayhem at launch ramps, marinas and popular anchorages, requiring extra skill, patience and courtesy. The nation’s advocate for recreational […]

The U.S. Senate formally declared June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month 2019! June is one of the best months of the year for families. School is out, summer is in, and road-tripping family vacations begin. Great Outdoors Month is a celebration of America’s great outdoors and all the benefits it brings into our lives. It’s […]

My husband Vic and I are pleased to tell you about two new members of our crew, serving both in the office and on board. They’re “boat dogs” Skye II and Star II, named after our first two cruising canines.   They are both male border collies and it looks like they are going to be […]

The following blog is an excerpt from Up for a Challenge? Make It a Summer to Wonder + Wander by the National Park Foundation. Calling all park lovers – the summer is upon us and it’s the perfect time to explore all that your national parks have to offer! For more than a century, national parks have […]

Would you like to help boaters be safe and keep waters clean in your local area? Begun over 25 years ago and one of the longest-running boating community grant programs, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water Grassroots Grant program provides local groups up to $10,000 to help educate boaters on safe and clean boating […]

The following blog is an excerpt from 11 Cool National Parks to Raft, Kayak, & Canoe by the National Park Foundation. If it’s an off-the-grid national park vacation – away from the crowds – you’re looking for, then grab a paddle. From the unique vantage point of a raft, kayak, or canoe, you can access and explore […]

My how things have changed!  There was a time when having to go to summer school was not a good thing.  Your friends felt sorry for you and your parents weren’t happy since going to summer school back then meant you didn’t do well in school and you had to retake some courses to keep […]

National Fishing and Boating Week is a national celebration, an event that highlights the importance of recreational boating and fishing. National Fishing and Boating Week will take place June 1-9, 2019. GO FISHING DURING FREE FISHING DAYS During National Fishing and Boating Week, most states offer free fishing days. These are days where anglers are allowed […]

For nearly 100 million Americans, boating continues to be a popular recreational activity. From coast to coast, and everywhere in between, people are taking to the water and enjoying time together boating, sailing, paddling, and fishing. During National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, 2019, the U.S. Coast Guard and its federal, state, and local safe […]

When it comes to recreational boats and commercial ship traffic, separation is key. Some boaters, however, may not recognize the dangers of navigating close to a commercial ship. Two 30-second videos captured by a pilot at the helm of 600-plus-foot commercial vessels navigating on New York’s Hudson River are aimed at educating recreational boaters on […]

The popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University returns to the Gulf Coast March 23-24, 2019 for their inshore saltwater fishing seminar weekend at Bass Pro Shops Fort Myers. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Foundation, the event offers classroom instruction, hands-on fishing activities, conservation, networking and optional guided boat fishing.  Perfect for women, men […]

Learning how to drive a boat takes practice. That’s not always an easy or affordable thing to do, according to the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water – especially if you’ve never owned a boat or have a professional instructor to show you the ropes. After completing a successful pilot program in 2018, […]

If you know an adventurous, science-loving teenage Mighty Girl looking for a challenge this year, Inspiring Girls Expeditions is currently accepting applications for their free wilderness expedition science program! This year, the non-profit organization is running seven different expeditions, including ones focused on mountaineering on an Alaskan glacier, rock climbing in the Rocky Mountains, hiking […]

Don’t own a boat yet but want to learn how to boat? Are you traveling and interested in renting a boat? Then you should look into a one day boat license. Boating license terms vary quite a bit depending on your state. For example, you may find that a “one day boat license” may not even […]

If you judged boaters by what they like to watch, you may think they prefer sitting on anchor all day. But just because “How to Drop and Retrieve Your Anchor” was the number-one watched Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) video of 2018, that doesn’t mean boaters don’t get around or need practical […]

A fascination with celebrity boaters and dramatic boat collisions combined with practical boating tips and the desire to learn from others’ mistakes were just some of the most-read topics to make BoatUS Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2018. The magazine is the nation’s most widely read recreational boating publication, delivered to more than half a million members of […]

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. – The season is now open for the 21st annual State-Fish Art Contest, sponsored by Bass Pro Shops. Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art is excited to welcome the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium as the host of the Missouri state competition! All entries in Missouri are be sent to the following […]

SPRINGFIELD, Va., November 26, 2018 – What do you get a boater for the holidays? How about the gift of safety? Providing some much needed on-water and on-road help – including free tows back to his or her home dock – in case of a breakdown? Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has […]

As some of you may know, we moved our offices earlier this month.  The move was very short and took place within the same location at Tarpon Point Marina, but it was a move nonetheless.  And, that got me thinking about the whole process regardless if it’s local or long distance.   Any move typically […]

Members from the International Women’s Fishing Association met at the Islamorada Fishing Club Sunday, October 21st for their annual Islamorada Backcountry Tournament Captain’s meeting.  Twenty-two women traveled from as far north as Wisconsin and some from Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Islamorada. The three-day tournament format where 2 different anglers fish together per boat with different […]

A few weeks ago, I had the amazing pleasure of attending the 2018 Waterfowl Media Hunt in Saskatchewan, Canada. We hunted in the North Battleford area of Saskatchewan, with the fine folks at Northway Outfitters.  Sponsored by Remington Outdoor Company Presenting sponsors included Remington, Sure Shot Game Calls, Polaris, Tourism of Saskatchewan, Vortex Optics, MEC […]

Have you ever taken a ferry to Dry Tortugas National Park, or gone fishing for halibut off the coast of Alaska? If your answer is “yes,” chances are pretty good that you’ve been in one of our country’s marine conservation areas (also referred to as marine protected areas) without even realizing it. There are over […]

We recently welcomed new advertiser Frontier Girls Club to our ranks. Read why this alternative to Girl Scouts promotes a “to do” attitude, especially when it comes to outdoor pursuits for girls.

I watched my youngest granddaughter transform from a baby to a toddler. I experienced the high tea of a lifetime. And, most importantly, I enjoyed quality family time that included many experiences, including camping on Moutcha Bay. Those are the highlights of the summer trip Carlos and I took with our 3 children, their spouses […]

The following blog is an excerpt from Eight Aquatic Havens for the Angler in Your Life by the National Park Foundation. Rivers, lakes, creeks, and oceans are historic and natural paradises for skilled fishermen and novices alike. Fishing in national parks provides a calming way to soak in majestic views at a slower pace. Watch the […]

In a data-driven world, knowing your “numbers” is a crucial part of achieving success. And in the halls of power of Washington, D.C., and 50 state capitals, credible data carries extra weight when it comes to advancing policies and laws that benefit recreational boaters. That’s why Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is […]

Barb Hansen recently had a