If you like sleeping under the stars but aren’t keen on camping — think about giving the H-word a try. Houseboating is the perfect fall activity, when summer lake traffic has slowed to a trickle and ...

Remember spending summer days at the lake, playing in the water and barbecuing on the beach? Remember stepping away from busy schedules to enjoy the outdoors and connect with our favorite people?

Here’s a little something for the been-there-done-that crowd. Clients who seem uninspired by the traditional vacation options you’ve been pitching might liven up at the idea of something novel: ...

Perhaps one of the best-known houseboating locations of all, Lake Powell is known for its striking red sandstone canyons with fascinating hiking opportunities. Popular activities here among ...

I've never driven a boat before. No boat of any kind. And yet I find myself at the controls of a 75-foot houseboat on Lake Powell preparing to beach the thing. My wife and two kids are on board, and ...

THE gentle swaying of our 47-foot houseboat was working its magic. Reeds shushed outside our little window and the dark river purled underneath. Northern California’s peaceful Sacramento-San Joaquin ...

Whether you crave the respite of serene waters or the thrill of adventuring unknown expanses, a houseboating trip along the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta promises an enjoyable vacation. Unlike ...

Holidaying along Australia’s majestic Murray River is a great winter escape for Kiwis. New Zealanders looking to explore interesting corners of Australia have a unique option to do something a little ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Although my wife and I had never been on a ...