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This simple DIY Message Board is perfect for keeping track of comings and goings at the cabin. Make yours today!
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…
If you’ve noticed fewer loons at your lake over the past few years, you may be able to help by improving their habitat.
Build a heron nest in order to keep these graceful birds fishing around your cabin lake.
Good landscaping adds value, privacy, and beauty to your property. Here are our 15 practical cabin landscaping tips that will enh…
Follow these steps to build the perfect deck for your cabin.
We finished building our vacation cottage in the mountains of western Maine about a year ago. My husband and I had been dreaming …
Dogs drinking from the lake seems natural. But intestinal diseases like giardia from drinking untreated water could cause serious…
The problem with letting cats outside? Birds.
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.
Do you ever wonder what a dock-diving dog looks like in slow motion?
The video below captures the essence of wakesurfing while highlighting the new board and the MasterCraft X23.
Waterskiing in October? No big deal for Barry Gaw.
Learning how to wakeboard isn't as daunting as you think.
Most waterskiers don’t ski across chilly autumn or winter water to impress their fellow lakeside cabin owners. Waterskiers who ig…
Moving through these steps will take time and practice, but with water skiing learning – and falling – is half the fun!
The next time you're at the cabin, consider discovering the joys of kayaking and canoeing... you won't regret it!
What does a successful family fishing trip entail? Follow these tips and you will have smooth sailing during your next family adv…
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…
The Neimon family don swim trunks and jump feet first into a carefully constructed hole in the ice to take the “polar plunge.”
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…
A dock can add a lot to a waterfront property. Learn about the different types of docks that you should consider getting for your…
By following these guidelines, boaters can go faster and farther for less.
Whatever the weather, you can still experience the joys of fishing. Check out these tips and tricks to making your wintry fishing…
Remember these tips when you find yourself fishing in the winter.
Many lake cabin owners in the Frostbelt have wrestled with this question: Should I remove my dock from the lake before winter, or…
Catching live bait is cost effective and fun for the whole family. Check out these tips and tricks to find your very own fishing …