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.
Old-Fashioned Christmas Sugar Cookies
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 …
Grilled Porchetta
Learn how to cook Porchetta, a classic Italian pork preparation.
Myths About Renting Out Your Vacation Cabin
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 Ins and Outs of Owning a Cabin on National Forest Land
The government is no typical landlord. Learn about cabins on national forest land and what that means for your property rights.
DIY Dock: Should You Build Your Own Dock?
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site.
Nature Memory Ornaments
These two-sided, birch-bark ornaments are a great way to capture some of your favorite cabin memories, and they look great as hol…
Building a DIY Outdoor Shower
Learn how to make your very own outdoor cabin shower with this luxurious DIY project.
Outdoor Shower Plans & Materials List
All the plans and materials you need to successfully build your own outdoor shower.
How to Build & Enjoy an Outdoor Solar Shower
An outdoor solar powered shower is appealing to the cabin owner because of its simplicity.