From the Editor: Check Your List

Oh, the things I do for Cabin Life magazine: Driving to cabins, flying to cabins, visiting cabins, writing about cabins, emailing and phoning fellow cabin enthusiasts, testing cabin products, talking to cabin owners at consumer shows. Yep, I am one lucky guy. And recently, for the sake of the magazine, I tried a fun new sport.

As you can see in the story on p. 32 of the June 2013 issue, that sport is stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). My younger son, Cole, and I took a SUP class so I could write about the experience in this issue of Cabin Life.

In my mind, SUPing easily qualifies as bucket-list material. It’s fun, it’s an adventure, and even better, it’s an experience you can share with a loved one. An added bonus: It’s something you can do at a lakeside cabin.

My SUP story is not the only bucket-list worthy story in the pages of this issue. There’s also:

• “The Amazing Race Weekend,” p. 20. It might just inspire you and your extended family to start some fun new traditions at your cabin.
• “Truly Blessed,” p. 20. Watch a meteor shower at the cabin? Count me in!
• “See More Wildlife,” p. 24. That’s a worthy goal. Better yet, pick a specific animal. I’d love to spot a cougar – from a long distance.
• “Eat, Drink and Be Married,” p. 44. Host a wedding at a cabin. Now that’s a big adventure!   

Well, here’s wishing you success in tackling your bucket list!