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Lighting the Trail
Sometimes, there are just not enough hours in the day for a hike. Unless of course, you have a headlamp to light the way. Check o…
10 Tough Wildflowers for Your Cabin Gardens
There are hundreds of native wildflowers from which to choose for your cabin garden. Some of the showiest and most widely adaptab…
Why Do Groups of Loons Congregate on the Lake?
Is this behavior unusual? Are they gathering to socialize?
Animal-Proof Your Trash
We have a very small cabin, so storing the garbage indoors is not an option. Is there anything else we can do to deter the bears?
The Best Solution for Skunk Spray
If you or anyone close to you gets sprayed by a cornered skunk, here’s a stink remedy that works much better than the old tomato-…
Attract More Birds With a Simple Water Feature
How to Attract Beautiful Birds To Your Cabin
Make your cabin a miniature bird sanctuary and attract beautiful birds to your property with these tips.
How to Handle Baby Animals Found Alone in the Wild
What happens if you find a baby animal alone during a hike? Learn what to do to keep yourself and the animal safe.
What You Need to Know About Badgers
Learn about the badger's habitat and personality.
Bobcats, Mountain Lions and Lynx: Common Big Cats Seen at the Cabin
Bobcats, Mountain Lions and Lynx are the most common sightings of big cats in North America. Learn about these wild cats, how to identify their scat and most importantly—how to stay safe.
Bird Feeding Basics: How to Feed Birds
Make your cabin birds happy with these basic bird feeding tips on keeping your friends well-fed.
Learn about the Brown Creeper
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the Brown Creeper.
Learn about Chickadees
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the chickadee.
Learn about the Gray Jay
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the Gray Jay.
Learn About the Great Blue Heron
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the great blue heron.
A Boy and His Dog
In 1956, when I was 12 years old, our family bought a 10-cabin resort on a lake in northern Minnesota and moved there. Eisenhower was president. Elvis’ big hit that year was “Hound Dog.” Wolf, a white German shepherd, was our hound dog. He was 2 years old. In dog years, we were about the same age.
Small Stone Cottage in New Hampshire
Located in Alstead, N.H., this 10x15-foot stone cottage is modeled on Henry David Thoreau's cabin near Walden Pond in Concord, Ma…
This Classic 1963 A-Frame Cabin Is Charming and Compact
Located in a sunny clearing, deep in a primordial redwood forest along the Russian River in California, this classic 1963 A-frame…
A Small Log Cabin Perched Cliffside in Montana
The retreat is perfectly placed to view beautiful sunsets while relaxing on Adirondack chairs on the porch.
A Small Cabin with a Flowering Green Roof
The roof of this small retreat on Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho is brought to life by four different kinds of sedum.
Stack of Logs or Artist's Retreat?
One-Room Log Cabin from the 1800s
Take a look at this beautiful little cabin in Lawrence County, Indiana.
This Tiny, One-Room Cabin Is the Ultimate Artist's Escape
This little cabin on a large, scenic piece of property is sure to inspire.
A Small Forest Service Cabin Gets a Second Act
This Whitefish, Montan cabin is renovated into a cozy escape:
Small Woodshed Becomes a Revival Project
A picture perfect Oregon cabin that started out as a tool shed.
A Small Salt Pond Cottage in Maine
The Ultimate Guide to Cabin Security
With smart technology and simple measures, you can rest easy knowing your cabin is safe and secure while you’re away. Here’s what…