Water enthusiasts throughout the South voted Grand Rivers, Kentucky the most boater-friendly city in a recent survey by “Life on the Water” magazine. Canal Campground in Grand Rivers tied with Lake Guntersville State Park Campground in Alabama for best campground on the water. Lake Barkley State Resort Park near Cadiz, Kentucky also tied with Lake Guntersville State Park as the best state park on the water.

“Life on the Water” magazine is pleased to recognize Grand Rivers for the excellent service and friendly atmosphere boaters and water-lovers have come to appreciate,” said Kim Kennamer Broyles, editor of the magazine. “The reputation of this friendly town extends beyond the local area. Many boaters traveling the Tennessee River comment to us about the quaint setting and the friendliness of the businesses and citizens to boaters.”

“Life on the Water” is a quarterly publication based in Huntsville, Alabama that features the people, places and things to do on lakes and rivers of the Deep South. The magazine has subscribers from nearly all 50 states and several foreign countries, with a readership of approximately 35,000. Visit lifeonthewater.com for more information.