Camille Smith
Posts by Camille Smith
How to Identify Birds
Posted on in Lake Activities & Lifestyle
Recently, I went bird watching for the first time. While I was struggling to use the zoom function on the binoculars, my friend (an avid birdwatcher) demonstrated keen attention to every bird’s movement. Within seconds, she was able to identify …
What to Know About Living on a Houseboat
Posted on in Health and Wellness & Lake Activities & Lifestyle
For most of us, living on the lake is a dream. But have you ever considered living on the lake? Enter the houseboat. Broadly defined as any kind of floating home, they are typically used for recreational purposes in the U.S. …
Interesting Facts About Lake Huron, MI
Posted on in Lake Trivia & Lifestyle
If you’re looking for an enormous, beautiful lake to vacation this summer, look no further than Lake Huron. The second largest of the Great Lakes (next to the expansive Lake Michigan), Lake Huron stretches 23,007 miles. Bordering both Michigan and …
5 Reasons Not to Feed Wildlife
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It’s a quintessential image: a sunny day, a lake full of ducks, and families with children feeding pieces of bread to the animals. This idea may seem completely harmless; after all, the animals are happy, and you get closer to …
Behind the Brands: Sustainable Clothing to Wear at the Lake
Posted on in Health and Wellness & Lifestyle & Product Reviews
In recent years, sustainability in fashion has become a hot topic. The 2015 documentary The True Cost highlighted the atrocities of the fast fashion industry, illuminating the increasing environmental and human costs of creating clothes that are low priced. Regarding …
Sliding Safely: Diving Boards and Slides for Your Lake House
Posted on in Home Improvement & Lifestyle & Product Reviews
When it’s summertime at the lake, there’s nothing better than taking a plunge in the water. This is especially true on a hot day when cool lake water is the epitome of refreshing. To transform your lake property into a …
Lake-Friendly Dog Breeds
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For families with dogs, a lake home is a perfect way to ensure that both you and your furry friends have plenty of outdoor space. From adventuring down dog-friendly hiking trails to playing fetch in the water with lake toys, these canines are …
All You Need to Know about Algae Blooms
Posted on in Gardening and Landscaping & Health and Wellness & Lake Trivia & Lifestyle
Have you ever come across a lake topped with a layer of bright green film? If so, you’ve witnessed a body of water filled with algae blooms. While there’s nothing wrong with the blooms themselves, they can become insidious when …
The Basics of Barefoot Skiing
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As a lake homeowner, you’re probably familiar with water skiing. One of many “behind the boat” sports involves being towed behind a boat on a body of water, using a set of skis to propel forward. On any given day at …