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July/August 2009
Volume 9

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.

Cabin Living

Take the Plunge

The wait is over — leap with both feet into this fantastic season!

pg. 9

Clips & Tips

Bookshelf: Complete Survival Manual and The Pond Guidebook.
Win Great Prizes: 2009 Photo Contest.
Cool Stuff: Hot new stuff for the grill.
Hammocks: Making naps portable.
Summer Drink: The perfect margarita?
Bird Watch: Discovering the beautiful sora.

pg. 10

Perspectives

The boat ramp claims another victim.

pg. 14

For the love of it

A national champion barefooter reflects on a life lived on the water.
PLUS: Lodges for watersports lovers.

pg. 16

Paddling like a pro

Knowing the basics can turn a kayak trip from backbreaking to breathtaking.

pg. 18

Rainy day fun

17 creative ways to combat cabin fever. (Indoor bobsledding, anyone?)

pg. 20

Battling bass

An angler's tips for catching monster fish.
PLUS: Hot new fishing gear!

pg. 22

Fireworks

How to find the perfect viewing spot on the water.

pg. 26

Summer berry jam

Enjoy these sweet, seasonal fruits year-round with this simple, delicious recipe.

pg. 27

Grill master

It's gas vs. charcoal; who's the champ?
With recipes for:
Lemon Shrimp Skewers
Simple Skirt Steak Fajitas

pg. 28

Living the dream

The stars align for one happy couple.

pg. 32

Cabin Home

Wild ponies on Chincoteague Island

A cottage overlooks an island known for its wild horses. Where did these beautiful animals come from?

pg. 35

Clips & tips

My Cabin: Our A-frame, Upper Peninsula, Mich.
Bookshelf: Junk Beautiful.
Going Green: Easing into solar.
Generators: 5 uses for portable units.

pg. 36

Rustic renovations

5 innovative exteriors — ruggedly beautiful and eco-friendly.

pg. 38

Dreams on paper

Home Plans: This beach house might turn a serious face to the street, but its other side is all fun.

pg. 40

Simple cottage by the sea

A little getaway (with a great view) gets a sorely needed renovation. The result: An escape that embraces the vista while maintaining a small footprint.

pg. 42

DIY: building a shed

Must-know steps for constructing an outbuilding to store your stuff and complement your cabin.

pg. 46

Window shopping made easy

Going Green: With these tips, you won't be overwhelmed when selecting new or replacement windows.

pg. 51

Fairy tale retreat

Featured Getaway: Some people simply collect vintage treasures. This couple designed their entire cottage around their antiques!

pg. 52

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