Houseboating Adventures - Issue 17 - (Page 73) occasional coyote, wild burro, and big horn sheep, sharing their trails above a sandy cove and parents might even have a little fun, too!" Tom Burnside’s personal favorites for houseboat coves on Lake Mohave are Ski Cove just south of the marina; Solicitor Cove and Owl Point Cove. "Owl Point Cove is a very popular destination on the Arizona shoreline of Lake Mohave. It has nice sandy beach areas, terrain for hiking and the area usually is inhabited by a few coyote and other wildlife." Missouri – Lake of the Ozarks Lake of the Ozarks Marina Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect family vacation destination. For a soothing week on the water or a quick weekend retreat, Cory Ginsky, General Manager at Lake of the Ozarks wants you to consider their Forever Houseboats your home away from home. Their luxury houseboat offerings including fully-furnished modern kitchens, central air and heat, comfy sleeping cabins and carpeted living areas—so you can concentrate on serenity rather than survival. "Most of the Forever Houseboats include maps and GPS technology to help you navigate the Lake’s vast shoreline and secure a prized location to The lake is home to two full service marinas providing a variety of luxury houseboats and small boat rentals to cruise over 160 miles uninhibited shoreline. Don Pedro Lake is a 20-mile-long manmade oasis and its terrain is a big contrast from one end to the other. The eastern end, home to Moccasin Point Marina, is surrounded by steep mountain walls covered in blue oak and bull pine. Near the dam at the other end at Lake Don Pedro Marina the scenery gently follows the slopes of the surrounding rolling farmland. Not surprisingly, favorite spots recommended by the two marinas on the lake - Moccasin Point Marina and Don Pedro Marina - contrast noticeably. While Lucy Allen, General Manager of Moccasin Point Marina, promotes the lake's secluded feel, Dave Wood, General Manager at Don Pedro Marina, promotes the lake's wide open spaces and incredible sunsets. Intimate and wooded or wide-open and expansive? Both Lucy and Dave speak of a lake tradition common to both marinas the tradition of boating to the marina stores for afternoon ice cream cones. "Boaters on Don Pedro tend to be friendly people," says Lucy. "Boat runs to the marina are every bit about visiting as they are about ice cream and other supplies." Dave agrees: "This is a feel-good lake." moor your boat," says Cory. "And, best of all, there’s a water slide, gas barbecue grill and TV/stereo on every houseboat!" The 65’ houseboat outfitted with a sundeck hot tub and wet bar are just a few of the standard luxuries found aboard. At Lake of the Ozarks you can either cook for yourself on the houseboat or dine out. Yes, several restaurants around the lake welcome houseboats—and as a local resident for a number of years Cory suggests you try the regional cuisine of the Ozarks and local camaraderie! "Or, feel free to visit the many lakeside restaurants on your own personal powerboat or a deck cruiser you can rent from Lake of the Ozarks Marina to pull behind the houseboat." California – Don Pedro Lake Moccasin Point Marina & Lake Don Pedro Marina Retreat to the tranquility of Don Pedro Lake located in the Sierra Foothills, neighboring Yosemite National Park. )6B@" A05("%C&5AB9&@ California – Shasta-Trinity National Forest Trinity Lake Resort & Marina With the Trinity Alps for a backdrop, Trinity Lake is a boating and swimming paradise and the fishing isn’t bad either. The lake has over one hundred forty-five miles of secluded, forested shoreline. With breathtaking views of the Trinity Alps, its no wonder the area draws hikers, backpackers, photographers, and nature lovers from around the world. Deana Christner, General Manager of Trinity Lake Marina, has a hard time picking her favorites on this lake. "This lake is the ultimate," she says. And, as she begins to reel out a long list of favorite spots, you certainly recognize her zeal. Deana's picks include Papoose Arm, on the south end of the lake, and "the rock piles" in the opposite direction. Deana says most boaters get on the lake and are so awestruck by the thick pines along the
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