Posted in Featured Maps, Special Events, destinations on Nov 27th, 2007
For many coastal towns, Lighted Holiday Boat Parades are longstanding traditions. Most parades are open to a wide range of sizes and it’s not uncommon to see decorated jon boats ‘marching’ in line with large 50′ cruisers. We’ve put together a Google Earth map of more than 50 holiday boat parades, including their [...]
Posted in Featured Maps, Google Earth, Photos and Videos, destinations on Sep 18th, 2007
The Earth is 2/3rds water and judging by the huge volume of boating videos online, it’s clear that enjoying the water is a worldwide pursuit. To help put boating videos in their world context, EarthNC has put together a growing Google Earth map of boating videos drawn from YouTube and other sources. [...]
Posted in Canoeing, Charts and Maps, Featured Maps, Kayaking, Niagara Falls, Trips and Guides, destinations on Sep 15th, 2007
Niagara Falls was one of my family’s frequent vacation stops. I’ve carried on the tradition with my family and the falls never cease to amaze.
If you travel plans take you into the Niagara Falls area and you’d like to get out on the water via canoe or kayak, we found a great Google My [...]
Posted in Featured Maps, Hampton Roads, Trips and Guides, destinations on Sep 7th, 2007
Hampton Roads is an area steeped with naval history. Our current boat, ‘Southern Comfort’ called Portsmouth, VA home prior to joining us in the deep south last year. The Hampton Roads Powerboat Association (HRPA) has posted a Google My Map which highlights key boating destinations in their area.
Use the buttons below the preview [...]
Posted in Charts and Maps, Featured Maps, destinations on Aug 26th, 2007
We found a nice little Google My Map showing boat ramps in the Cape Coral and Fort Myers area of Southwest Florida. We appreciate offidle.com - Southwest Florida Boating Enthusiasts for making this available as a Google My Map. Since it’s a My Map, we can show it below with our TakItWithMe [...]
Posted in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Trips and Guides, destinations, trips and routes on Aug 14th, 2007
The confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers into the Ohio at present-day Pittsburgh is an area rich in North American history and commerce. The rivers continue to serve the as economic highways connecting the mid-west to the Mississippi and on to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. Adding to the economic value of the waterways is their extensive use for recreation.
Posted in Charts and Maps, Featured Maps, Trips and Guides, destinations on Aug 9th, 2007
Boating World had a great article on “Great Escapes” in the September 2007 issue. We’ve put together a Google Earth Map to help you find each island. Click on any of the placemarks for links for additional online information like local maps, photos, videos, and websites.
We’ve also included links to the online versions of our EarthNC Marine Charts for Google Earth for each location. Complete Google Earth charts with depth soundings and contours are available in our EarthNC Plus chart system.
Posted in Block Island, Charts and Maps, Trips and Guides, destinations, videos on Aug 9th, 2007
A nautical delight, Block Island offers a range of sights and activities over it’s 10 square mile area. Most boating visitors make landfall at the aptly named Old Harbor or New Harbor (Great Salt Marsh) towns. The island is home to 2 lighthouses and many other historic buildings.