Latitudes & Attitudes Survives The Fire
Seven days ago the California Bear Fire was approaching the Latitudes & Attitudes headquarters located on the Bitchin Ranch in what was once beautiful Downtown Berry Creek.
BOATING
Boating opportunities are endless in Arizona.
Arizona boating offers many different types of boating experiences. You can enjoy high speed fun on the Colorado River at Lake Havasu and Parker. You can enjoy drifting down the Salt River or the Colorado River near Yuma on a tube.
Boating Safety Mistakes
Most boaters don’t like making mistakes, especially when it comes to safety. With the recent release of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2019 Recreational Boating Statistics, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water recommends avoiding these three common boating mistakes to increase safety for all aboard.
Separation Isn’t Just About Safe Distancing
There are more recreational boats and paddlers hitting the water, all trying to have fun in a safe way. So what are these two groups doing this season to safely share more crowded waters?
EPA Isn’t Making It Easy For Boaters
With summer boating season in full swing, it’s now common to see recreational boats being filled up at gas stations across the country. However, making sure the right fuel gets in the boat’s tank isn’t always assured:
Quagga Mussels
Did you know that invasive quagga mussels cause millions of dollars in damage to boat motors, docks and water intake systems? Or that unwanted turtles, tortoises, and other pets illegally released into the wild can hurt our native species by introducing disease or outcompeting them for habitat and food?
In Memory Of Lou Gerlinger
During my years at The Log newspaper in San Diego, one of my favorite mentors and friends was Lou Gerlinger, an avid boater and journalist.
Limited Access To Lake Powell
As a first step in the reopening of national parks announced by President Donald Trump and Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), is launching the Arizona Lake Powell Local Boater Program to allow limited, day-use access at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for any boat stored within 20 miles of Page, Ariz..
AZGFD Urges Safe Boating Practices
With summer weather just around the corner, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) knows that boaters will take advantage of water recreation on open waters throughout the Grand Canyon State.
Boat Loans
It’s high season for shopping for a loan to finance a recreational boat purchase, according Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). The nation’s largest advocacy, services and safety group urges boaters to be smart consumers when it comes to financing a new or used boat and offers three tips to help you avoid common problems when applying for a loan.
Coronavirus Concerns Spur Record Boat Sales
Henderson, NV – March 11, 2020 – With concerns about the spread of Coronavirus, consumers look for alternate means of entertainment and recreation. Per Oxford Economics, “Over 40% of consumer spending is linked to ‘social situations’ and (some are) at risk from people avoiding crowds.”