Category: Lake Experiences
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Realizing our power: in life and lakes
Power isn’t always loud or visible. This piece explores how unrecognized power—whether in our careers or in everyday choices around lakes—shapes outcomes, and how recognizing that power allows us to use it intentionally to protect the places we care about.
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Giving Thanks for Our Lakes
Minnesota’s lakes shape our identity, history, and daily lives. From iconic parks to glacial landscapes, these waters inspire gratitude and connection. We can protect them through licenses, donations, land conservation, and most importantly, by appreciating and sharing them. When we truly love our natural resources, we’re moved to conserve them.
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What’s your Lake Home Aesthetic?
Cabins and Lake Homes are a special place to feel at home and make your own. What is your lake home aesthetic? Take the quiz to find out!
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I’ve Got a Friend
I feel like this is the same as when we know and love a particular lake for a long time. Whether it’s your home, cabin, or vacation spot, we get to know one lake and over time learn its quirks, qualities, and personality. We love this lake like a friend…
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Finding Peace Amidst Summer Chaos
So I escaped the chaos yesterday and dove into the lake. Above, there was wind, people, and boats; below it was calm and peaceful. The water felt smooth and cool and comforting all at the same time. Like the embrace of a silk scarf around my neck.
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Which Minnesota Lake Are you?
With the start of Minnesota lake season up on us, I thought it would be fun to highlight different lake personalities. What do you like in a lake? Do you like quiet or a party? Do you like natural, untouched views or boating to restaurants? Luckily, with Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes,…
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Why Northerners Cherish a White Christmas
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”– Irving Berlin Yesterday we experienced our first proper snow storm of the winter and snow day from school. In the evening, my son and I went outside and played in the snow. We noticed there was a hard crust about 4 inches down where…
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Exploring Northern Europe’s Familiar Landscapes
‘“Forgive my Northern Attitude, I was raised out in the cold” -Noah Kahan We took a family trip to Northern Europe last week. Walking through the tree-lined streets along the River Thames in London reminded me how much the landscape of northern Europe looks like Minnesota and the northern United…
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Exploring Our Love for Water in Life and Culture
Whenever I go to a new lake, I instinctively reach my hands into the water and rub some onto my arms. If it’s warm enough, I take my shoes off and wade in. It’s my way of feeling that lake and taking a part of it with me. I did…
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Lake Smell: Evoking Calmness and Memories
What comes to mind when you hear me mention, “lake smell”. Is it a mix of fishy-algae lake water? Or is it that warm feeling of memories of being by the lake? Smells can trigger emotional experiences, and some say that smell and emotion are stored as one memory. Smell…