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March 2011

Cabin Life brings you the joy of cabin, cottage and lakehome living with ideas, information, and inspiration for your special place. Gorgeous photos, beautiful cabins, renovation ideas, delicious recipes and fun weekend projects are only a few of the things you'll receive in every issue of Cabin Life magazine.

Cabin Living

Outdoor Activities

Cabin lovers resist the call of the couch.

pg. 9

Clips & Tips

Bookshelf: The Book of Leaves, The Decoy Artist.
Skipper Test: Test your knowledge.
Cool Stuff: Wet & wild water toys!
Yard & Garden: Deer-resistant shrubs.
Patio Furniture: Caring for your cedar patio furniture.
Fun & Games: One powerful puzzle.
Safety: Animal crossing.

pg. 10

Perspectives

A young man learns a lesson about life and family from an old walking stick.

pg. 15

Photo Album

10 great photos of dogs at the cabin.

pg. 16

A Hawk's Eye View

A closer look at a majestic soaring predator.

pg. 18

Best Boats: Canoes

Four perfect paddlers for your cabin.

pg. 20

You Can Lift that Boat with One Finger

Recent advances in boat lifts put your mind – and muscles – at ease.

pg. 22

Get Out and Ride!

pg. 24

Photo Contest Winners

This year’s winners capture everything we love about life at the cabin.

pg. 27

Grill Master

Grill a great meal, whether you’re hunting at the cabin or gathering in the freezer section.
With recipes for: Spicy Grilled Quail with Bacon, Tender Grilled Cornish Game Hens.

pg. 34

WEB EXTRA

Grilled Wild Pheasant with Honey Mustard

Quick & Easy Gourmet

An easy, delicious one pot meal. With recipes for:
Andouille Red Beans & Rice, Popovers.

pg. 36

Living the Dream

A cabin journal packed full of memories.

pg. 38

Cabin Home

What's Your Cabin Style?

How do you define your cabin look and décor?

pg. 39

Clips & Tips

My Cabin: Cabin at River’s Bend,Northwest Michigan.
Building or Remodeling: Do you have plans? Bookshelf: Welcoming Home.
Cool Stuff: 5 fun & affordable hot tubs, spas & saunas.
Water Solutions: Boost your pressure.
Surge Protection: 5 things you must know.

pg. 40

Dreams on Paper

Home Plans: This stunning, rustic two-story cabin has unsurpassed outdoor spaces.
PLUS: Same plan, different look!

pg. 44

Put the sun to work

Going Green: Three solar projects to make your cabin more energy-efficient.

pg. 46

A Lakehome Built on Tradition - COVER STORY

This cabin was lovingly built around family treasures.

pg. 50

WEB EXTRA

Floor plans of the Cabin Built on Tradition