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.











Follow these tips you need to know to keep you and your family safe and secure at your cabin this winter.
Whether you own a cabin or rent it to vacationers, it’s an opportunity to treat yourself to daily luxuries. Transform it into a p…
You probably have a leech story of your own, or if you're an angler, a white Styrofoam container of leeches waiting for a fishing…
In more ways than one, this charming mountain cabin offers something for everyone.
These gifts are perfect for the mountain cabin owners, the frequent ski lodge vacationers, or anyone who lives by the motto that …
When welcoming a new cabin owner to the club this Christmas, you can never go wrong with these cute retreat-themed products.
You can never go wrong with a personalized gift for your friends and family, and options like these will make everyone feel speci…
Writer Jana Studelska writes about the trials and triumphs of fulfilling her dream to take up residence in the woods.
Frozen strawberries in syrup are usually too mushy to be eaten straight from the package, but they make a flavorful base for fres…
The best thing about this slow-cooker soup is that it prepares itself while you enjoy time on the river or relax with a book unde…
This drink recipe is perfect for cold evenings at the cabin all season long!
Whether you’re in the backwoods or the back yard, grilling fish can be as easy as grilling a steak.
Make-ahead meals are a smart way to feed a cabin crowd.
Whether you're shopping for a new cabin chef or a cuisine connoisseur, these gifts will enhance their cooking experience.
Instead of being cooped up in a tiny hotel room, you have an entire home away from home with a cabin rental. Here are four tips f…
Here are five features that will attract hunters to your cabin so you can enjoy the extra income and they can enjoy a vacation ge…
If you have considered putting your cabin up for rent, there a few things to consider and prepare before your first visitors.
A daily dose of natural, outdoor light is essential to a healthy circadian system, a critical element to whole-body health.
Whether your retreat is tucked far away from civilization or in the suburbs, taking the time to step outside and explore the expa…
Cabins aren’t just about buying, designing or outfitting the building; they’re meant to be savored, like sipping a sweet tea on a…
When it comes to a place to enjoy summer activities, sometimes leaving home can add to the excitement. We’ve found some of the hi…
To the uninitiated, it may seem strange and even mysterious, this steamy, dark hobby. But for a growing number of enthusiasts, sa…
Tracking tweets, hashtags, and keyword phrases on Twitter, the crew at Boat Safe found the most tags originating in the Upper Mid…
Dominated by vast expanses of state and national parks, laced with lakes surrounded by vast expanses of pine, and mostly empty, M…
These clever recipes prove quick and easy can also be quite delicious.
Phenology is a branch of science that deals with the relationships between climate and biological phenomena. Quite simply, it’s t…
Here's how an evening on the porch can help expand our understanding of the universe.
When your cabin is accessible only by water, getting construction materials or household appliances to your site involves using t…