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.
Our Favorite Summertime Cabin Recipes
Summer cabin recipes are better alfresco.
The Foolproof Four: Edible Wild Mushrooms
Teresa Marrone is the coauthor of two mushroom field guides. Here, she introduces us to a few edible wild mushrooms frequently ...
Fun Around the Campfire
The best fire-building tips, snacks & stories to make your cabin evenings crackle for some fun around the campfire!
10 Keys to Family Fun
The keys to family fun are the best gift for unlocking a Northwoods cabin.
A Floating Cabin in Tennessee
Located in Tennessee, this beautiful cabin actually floats on a lake. This home takes 'waterfront property' to a whole new level!
Waterski Wipeout
My favorite cabin activity - waterskiing - clearly wasn’t for everyone.
Log Cabin Dreaming: Bonus Info
Construction details from the log cabin owner.
Fresh, Fish Recipes for the Cabin
How to Build a Washer Toss Game Set
This easy woodshop project will yield hours of family fun - here's how to make your own washer toss game set!
How to Coexist with Bats at the Cabin
Learn how bats play an important and helpful role in your property's ecosystem.
Boat Lifts, Canopies & Curtains
This is some cool stuff! Get inspired about boat lifts, canopies & curtains and start having fun on the water at your cabin.
Peter's Place: a Seaside Cottage for Family
This seaside cottage is a gift.
This Cabin is Off Grid, Over the Border
This cabin is so off the grid, this family crosses a border to get there! A small price to pay for paradise.
The Peterson Perspective: Family at the Cabin
Savoring time with family at the cabin.
Family Cabin, Family Reunion
If you build a family cabin, they will come.
What to Do When Your Boat Motor Sputters
Should you replace your tired outboard with a newer model or rebuild that boat motor?
The Best Power Boat for Your Cabin
From an expert: how to make sense of all the choices for the best power boat.