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3 of the Best Boats for Lakes

As spring fades into summer, many people begin to drift toward water-related activities. Some common lake boating activities include fishing, skiing, tubing, and simply cruising around sightseeing. Different boat types tend to be better suited to different activities, so let's look at the three best boats for lakes.
A tube being towed across the water from a jet ski

3 of the Best Towable Tubes Under $100

Tubing started with a rope tied onto a tire inner tube and pulled behind a boat. This famous summer activity provides fun in the sun without requiring any skills and without much equipment. We've found three of the best towable tubes under $100 (or at least under $104) to use when you go boating.
A cream and gray travel trailer with a single tree in the middle front, parked beyond a pond where the reflection of the RV can be seen. There are two darker blue and one lighter blue lawn chair in front of the travel trailer. There are other cars and travel trailers in the background.

Do Travel Trailers Come With Generators?

There is a movement that frees outdoor adventurers to work and live a greener life and questions to be answered as remote life becomes more common. So, what is a travel trailer, and do they come with a generator and everything your remote office needs? MotorBiscuit investigates the increasingly fascinating travel trailer for answers.
A woman on a tube being pulled across a lake by a speedboat

How Fast Is Too Fast for Towable Tubing?

If you have never gone tubing before, you are missing out. It is fun for the whole family. Before you head out to the lake, let's look at the best boats for water sports and understand what speeds are too fast for tubing.
An off-road RV parked in a desert mountain area with an American flag, set of bikes, and an ATV

Can You Go off-Grid With an RV?

In the summer of 2020, RV sales jumped as people stuck at home during the pandemic looked for safer ways to travel. In the summer of 2021, these new RV owners may want to explore further, even going off-grid. So, what is going off-grid, and is it really possible with an RV?
Boating alone, Robin Lee Graham, 18, holds his ginger tabby cat, Avanga, aboard his 24-foot sloop in 1967

Is Boating Alone Dangerous?

Boating can be a fun activity to share with friends, but some people prefer to boat alone. Although the perils of the sea may be amplified during a solo sail, individuals who adhere to a safety regimen can enjoy solitary seafaring without too many risks. Here's what you need to know about boating alone.
A person water skiing behind a boat in a waterway in Okeeheelee Park on March 26, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Florida

What Is the Best Speed for Water Skiing?

Since its invention in Minnesota in 1922, water skiing has been one of America's favorite pastimes. Few sports can compare to the exhilaration of riding a boat's wake. But skiers must be going fast enough to maintain momentum. So, what's the best speed for water skiing? Well, that depends.