Gwen Roland's book Atchafalaya Houseboat: My Years in the Louisiana Swamp details Roland’s eight-year long adventure in her hand-crafted houseboat in the swamps.

FLIBS will display approximately 1,200 boats this year, which is way too many to see in only five days. To help you decide which boats to prioritize, here are three boat that are absolute must-sees this year.

Many young girls dream about being a mermaid, but Tami Baker has made this fantasy her reality as she pursues her dream as a professional mermaid.

This year, Aqua-Kem from Thetford Marine is celebrating its golden anniversary with 50 years in the industry under its belt.

Porsche made a yacht, and not just any yacht. This thing’s a superyacht.

The BoatUS Foundation stresses the importance of making sure children have the proper fitting life jacket before they get out on the water.

You’ve got the houseboat, now it’s time to decorate! How about some stunning landscape photographs featuring one of your favorite lakes?

What if you could know exactly where the fish were when fishing? Sound like a fantasy? With the iBobber, this fantasy becomes a reality.

James Osborne greatly enjoys his job at Custom Canvas where he works as the office manager. “I love it,” said Osborne. “Learn something new everyday.”

A game warden stopped a man with two buckets of fish...

The giant 20’x20’ double-story platforms float peacefully on California's Lake Oroville, serving as floating campgrounds for boaters like the Au family.

The houseboat is what you make of it, and the possibilities are endless. That's good or bad, depending on whether you've addressed these key issues.

Feeling hungry and adventurous? Why not cook a nice warm meal… on your boat engine. Seriously.

Whether you’re finally starting winterization or you’re taking a breath before keeping the houseboating strong down south, cleaning and protecting outdoor fabrics can help ensure everything on the top deck lasts for years to come.

I know, I know—when it comes to your top three list of favorite things to do on your houseboat, number one has to be cleaning the toilet.

In 1957, the League to Save Lake Tahoe was formed and they have been on the “Keep Tahoe Blue” campaign ever since.

The Happy Camper was an old vintage Avion camper before Flipping Ships from Animal Planet converted it into a floating retreat for a lucky couple.

Taylored Architecture recently helped a client with big dreams to design and build their own custom houseboat.

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