June 2013

Cabin Life brings you the joy of cabin, cottage and lakehome living with ideas, information, and inspiration for your special place. Gorgeous photos, beautiful cabins, renovation ideas, delicious recipes and fun weekend projects are only a few of the things you'll receive in every issue of Cabin Life magazine.

From the Editor

Check Your List

By Mark R. Johnson

Do you have a bucket list? If so, how many of your goals are centered on cabin living?

pg. 6

Features

See More Wildlife

By following a few tips, you and your family can make your nature hikes even more memorable.

pg. 24

Hot Boats: Pontoons

Pontoon boats can do virtually anything other boats can do and without leaving as many family members behind.

pg. 29

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

What a great way to experience a lake!

pg. 32

Mountain Lodge Remodel

One family makes a river cabin come to life by bringing the outside in. COVER STORY

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Bonus photos and floor plans of the remodeled Colorado retreat.

pg. 36

Eat, Drink and Be Married

Insider advice for hosting a wedding/reception at the cabin.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Read all about the Heinrichs' wedding/reception weekend at their remodeled Colorado cabin.

pg. 44

Sleeping a Crowd

Easy and comfortable solutions for a restful stay at the cabin.

pg. 48

Custom Floor Plan

Expert tips from an architect on modifying a cabin design to fit your family.

pg. 51

In Every Issue

From the Deck

Color inspirations: emerald
Remodeling forecast for 2013
Insuring your toys
Design your dock layout
Vintage kitsch
Great grilling gear
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Even more grilling cool stuff.

pg. 8

Now & Then

Bring your own TP.

pg. 18

My Cabin

A fun cabin tradition and a riverside retreat among the treetops.

pg. 20

Q&A

Aquatic invasive species.

pg. 22

Tooling Around

DIY weekend projects & tips:

Over-the-garage bunk space
Repairing hardwood floors
Deck maintenance
Solar patio & pathway lighting

pg. 54

Grill Master

8 expert tips for grilling kebabs, a recipe for Island Barbeque Chicken Kebabs, and Belgian beer pairings. Plus, bonus zesty barbeque sauce and rub recipes.