Embrace September’s hush on a houseboat journey, as burnished horizons and glassy lakes offer a sanctuary of peace and wonder.

Lady of the Lake is the largest of the 29 boats at Rainy Lake Houseboats. This is from a previous season, but the boat is still running now, despite the high water.

WINONA — Richie Swanson lives in the heart of one of Minnesota's most beautiful and stunning landscapes — a neighborhood of Mississippi River houseboats surrounded by high bluffs. It seems an enviable ...

I’ve never volunteered so quickly to wash dishes. The view helped. A bald eagle was perched in a tree about 30 feet away. We watched each other as I cleaned plates and pans from chili and grilled ...