Living the Cabin Life
Now that you've found and built your perfect cabin, it's time to reap the benefits of cabin life. Enjoy outdoor recreation like hiking and boating, learn about the nature that resides around your property, and prepare for hosting large families and guests so you're stress-free.
Is this behavior unusual? Are they gathering to socialize?
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?
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-…
Make your cabin a miniature bird sanctuary and attract beautiful birds to your property with these tips.
What happens if you find a baby animal alone during a hike? Learn what to do to keep yourself and the animal safe.
Learn about the badger's habitat and personality.
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.
Make your cabin birds happy with these basic bird feeding tips on keeping your friends well-fed.
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the Brown Creeper.
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the chickadee.
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the Gray Jay.
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the great blue heron.
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.
Sugar cookies are a classic treat that are so special this time of year. A batch of freshly baked treats is sure to delight your …
Learn how to cook Porchetta, a classic Italian pork preparation.
The reality, though, is that once you get the hang of it, the pros of renting out your place can far outweigh the cons.
The government is no typical landlord. Learn about cabins on national forest land and what that means for your property rights.
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site.
