Watercraft usage for fishing has increased significantly in recent years. Much like a growing city whose infrastructure was not designed to handle excessive numbers of people and vehicles, many of our rivers, boat launches, and access points are dealing with issues related to an uptick in usage—and the resulting crowded boat launches and busy waterways are creating the potential for greater user conflicts.

Growing up, going out to eat was how my family bonded. Nine times out of ten, we’d skip the burgers and pizza and go for something a little more interesting. We lived on the outskirts of a college town which brought a diverse array of ethnic restaurants and stores—from Chinese dim sum to Vietnamese noodle shops, Korean barbeques, and much more.