As Memorial Day weekend creeps up on us, many families will be headed to spend the weekend on the lake. If you are one of these families, please be sure to do everything you can to be prepared and stay safe. Choose Someone to be the "Water Watcher" If there are children playing in the water, be sure to choose an adult to give their full attention to watching the kids swim. We know some people who hire a sitter to do just that - watch the water. While it may sound unnecessary,

Is there a new boater in your family? Are you looking to get a little refresher on all the safest boating habits? Anyone who is 14 years of age and older is able to operate a watercraft as long as they have their boater's safety license. Nebraska Game & Parks has a registered course you can take online at your own pace and then take the proctored exam for just $29.95. Depending on where you live, each state course will look a bit different: the estimated course time, nature

Twenty seconds. That's how fast a child can silently drown - even in shallow water. Swimming lessons can ultimately save a child's life. Learning to swim is a very important lesson to learn, especially as a young child. It is an important life skill that can help children with their fear of water and to prevent them from getting in a sticky situation if they are ever near or in the water. When Should Kids Start Swimming Lessons Swimming lessons is recommended for all children

Tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, wave-surfing, are just some of the watersports you can do on a lake! Whenever any of these watersports are done, it is important the captain knows all the proper ways to pull the athlete and also how to keep everyone safe on the water! The next time you go out to do one of these activities remember this list: Lifejackets : No matter what type of watersport you are doing, you always need to be wearing a lifejacket. This is for s

Summer or Winter - there is always a chance of UV exposure and you always want to stay protected! Did you know there is even a chance of catching harmful UV rays when there is snow on the ground? Most of us have been told several times by our mom's to put on sunscreen! We all used to fight it and never thought it was that big of a deal to not wear sunscreen when we were outside. If you've grown to realize how important sunscreen is but need to find ways to convince other peo

Zebra Mussels are small freshwater mollusks that are originally native to Russia and Ukraine lakes. They have been accidentally introduced to numerous other areas of the world. How They Spread They easily spread in just a few days: Their larvae spread in bodies of water in the form of plankton. They spread by attaching to surfaces like boats, live wells, dive gear, buoys, and many other surfaces that touch the water. The Impact Zebra Mussels Have The existence of zebra muss

Summer time is right around the corner, which means it's time to get on the lake. When spending time on the lake, it is good to know all things safety. Keep yourself, your friends, and family safe on the lake this year! Life Jackets Wearing a life jacket on the lake is a must, especially for the young ones. No matter how strong of a swimmer you are, wearing a life jacket is never a bad idea. Also, be sure that there is a life jacket for every single person on board the b

As the weather warms up and you begin to spend more time outside by the lake - bugs do too! Living on the lake has several pros, and just about the only con is those pesky bugs and insects you can't seem to get rid of. Here are some ways you can try to get rid of them. 1. Install a Fan A fan is a great way to keep those bugs away. When those bugs try to get close, the fan will blow them away. The best part - a breeze to cool you down on those hot summer days! 2. Citronella C