The City of Coeur d'Alene has officially purchased nearly 47 acres of Spokane River waterfront property that was the former Atlas Mill site. The city purchased the property for $7,850,000 and the sale was recorded on May 16, 2018, making the sale official. The city began the process…
This new adaptive fishing pier was installed in October 2019 at Rieke Park’s pond in Auburn, Indiana. The pier is among the improvements being made to the park fall of 2019. It lies along an 8-foot-wide asphalt trail that curves around the pond and ends at the YMCA…
BoardSafe has been called upon by major educational institutions to design and install docks for their prestigious rowing clubs and other water sports venues. These schools include the University of Central Florida; Hobart and William Smith College, NY; Temple University, PA; the University of Alabama; and St. Mary's…
When the local nonprofit Paddle for Heroes formed in 2016, the goal was to kayak from Mount Vernon to Marietta. The veterans and first responders who set out on the first five-day, 161-mile voyage wanted to raise money and awareness for those injured during their time in the…
Tucked on the south bank of the Merrimack River, four miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean, sits Merri-Mar Yacht Basin Inc., in historic Newburyport, MA. Proudly started by a World War II Navy veteran, the marina is in its third generation of family ownership, and the marina shows…
Many outdoors lovers arrive at a local state park, lake, or waterfront, and find an ADA-accessible kayak launch. The launch is intriguing to many, and they wonder how it works, who uses it, and how it was built. Below are a few steps in the process of assembling…
At the University of Central Florida's Recreation and Wellness Center, those with disabilities are given the chance to participate in the sports they love. To that end, the university recently updated the boat ramp and dock at Lake Clair — making it more accessible to launch the program’s…
REI Co-op has moved to a new 40,000 square-foot space on West Eastman Street, Chicago. Now, REI Lincoln Park offers kayak and paddleboard rentals with direct access to the Chicago River and expanded assortments of quality outdoor gear. In addition, REI Lincoln Park will continue to offer a…
On a scenic and private waterway on the Gulf Coast of Texas, a family is enjoying their BoardSafe docks. The residential project consists of a long 40-foot floating aluminum dock with composite decking and a 25-foot aluminum gangway. The floating dock measures 6 feet wide and is designed…
Since the construction of Leaser Lake in 1971, Pennsylvania residents have enjoyed activities at the lake: fishing, boating, and hiking. For the first time, visitors will be able to walk completely around the lake with the installation of a footbridge. The bridge, built of commercial grade aluminum and manufactured…