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DIY: Message Board
DIY: Message Board
This simple DIY Message Board is perfect for keeping track of comings and goings at the cabin. Make yours today!
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Fail-Proof Fire-Building Tips & Techniques
Believe it or not, making a fire is easy once you know how to properly build it. Follow these fool-proof tip and tricks to buildi…
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Help Keep Loons on Your Lake
If you’ve noticed fewer loons at your lake over the past few years, you may be able to help by improving their habitat.
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Heron Nest-Building Projects
Build a heron nest in order to keep these graceful birds fishing around your cabin lake.
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15 Practical Cabin Landscaping Tips
Good landscaping adds value, privacy, and beauty to your property. Here are our 15 practical cabin landscaping tips that will enh…
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6 Easy Steps to Building a Deck
Follow these steps to build the perfect deck for your cabin.
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Dogs at the Cabin
We finished building our vacation cottage in the mountains of western Maine about a year ago. My husband and I had been dreaming …
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Taking Your Dog to the Cabin
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Dog Drinking From Lake: Is it Safe?
Dogs drinking from the lake seems natural. But intestinal diseases like giardia from drinking untreated water could cause serious…
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Felines & Birds Don't Mix
The problem with letting cats outside? Birds.
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It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Dog!
On October 15-17, 2010, the National Dock Dogs Championships were held in Dubuque, Iowa. And the star of the show was a dog named Baxter who – with a little help from his owner, Tony Lampert of St. Louis, Mo. – took first place in the Big Air category.
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VIDEO: Dogs Dock Jumping in Slow Motion
Do you ever wonder what a dock-diving dog looks like in slow motion?
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VIDEO: Riding the Wakesurfing Wave
The video below captures the essence of wakesurfing while highlighting the new board and the MasterCraft X23.
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VIDEO: Waterskiing in October
Waterskiing in October? No big deal for Barry Gaw.
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Wakeboarding: How to Catch Serious Air
Learning how to wakeboard isn't as daunting as you think.
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Would You Waterski in May?
Most waterskiers don’t ski across chilly autumn or winter water to impress their fellow lakeside cabin owners. Waterskiers who ig…
Waterski Like a Pro
Waterski Like a Pro
Moving through these steps will take time and practice, but with water skiing learning – and falling – is half the fun!
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Having Fun at the Cabin - Kayaks & Canoes
The next time you're at the cabin, consider discovering the joys of kayaking and canoeing... you won't regret it!
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Taking the Family Fishing
What does a successful family fishing trip entail? Follow these tips and you will have smooth sailing during your next family adv…
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Stock Your Family's Tackle Boxes
If you have a bad case of cabin fever, but it's still too frigid to go fishing, try this tried-and-true remedy: dig out your tack…
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Polar Plunges: Take the Plunge!
The Neimon family don swim trunks and jump feet first into a carefully constructed hole in the ice to take the “polar plunge.”
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The Perfect Fishing Spot
Finding the perfect fishing spot can be tricky. The next time you're out on the water, make sure to follow these easy tips for th…
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The Right Dock for Your Waters
A dock can add a lot to a waterfront property. Learn about the different types of docks that you should consider getting for your…
Top 10 Fuel-saving Tips for Boaters
Top 10 Fuel-Saving Tips for Boaters
By following these guidelines, boaters can go faster and farther for less.
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Frosty Fishing
Whatever the weather, you can still experience the joys of fishing. Check out these tips and tricks to making your wintry fishing…
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Expert Tips for Successful Late-Winter Fishing
Remember these tips when you find yourself fishing in the winter.
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Should You Remove Your Dock Before Winter?
Many lake cabin owners in the Frostbelt have wrestled with this question: Should I remove my dock from the lake before winter, or…
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Tips for Catching Live Fishing Bait
Catching live bait is cost effective and fun for the whole family. Check out these tips and tricks to find your very own fishing …

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