Happy New Year!!!

Thank you for being a part of our family in 2014... We can't wait to see you in 2015!

How a Lake Freezes

The Paupack Plunge Charity Event, which benefits the Tafton and Ledgedale Dive/Rescue teams, is approaching fast. However, in order to plunge into the icy waters of Lake Wallenpaupack, there needs to be ice!

Fortunately, there is a thin layer of ice forming over the lake this morning. Lakes freeze starting at the top and going down. Ice floats because it’s less dense than water. Waters density is determined by temperature and at 40° F is at its most dense. Losing energy to the atmosphere as winter sets in makes the surface water cool, which in turn makes it denser, causing it to sink. Warmer water rises to take the place of the surface water and like the water before it, cools, becomes denser, and sinks as well. When the whole lake reaches 40° F the surface water continues to cool and is less dense, causing it to remain on top where it will freeze at 32° F. The ice thickens as the water on top starts to freeze and freezes downward. There is still water under the ice which remains around 40° F which is habitable for fish.

For last year’s Paupack Plunge the ice was about 20in. thick on Lake Wallenpaupack! This year’s Paupack Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 14^th, 2014 at Lighthouse Harbor Marina.

Finally the Sun!!!!

The sun is FINALLY shining on Lake Wallenpaupack the day after Christmas! Here at Lighthouse Harbor Marina the sun is coming through the showroom windows and shining on our new boats. It's been days since we've seen the sun so this is a welcome sight! We hope you had a wonderful Holiday!

Happy Holidays!

From Our Family to Yours...Happy Holidays!

10 Funny Christmas Cartoons

At Lighthouse Harbor Marina we are in the Christmas spirit so we've collected the 10 cutest, funniest Christmas cartoons to share with you!