Driftwood Duck

Our decor in the lodge and cabins is always being added to by folks who find little bits of interesting items on their visits. Someone added a nice piece of driftwood to the rock on the walk to the lodge and every time I glance out the window when I am in the gift shop it catches my eye. From the angle I see it, it looks like a duck taking flight. See what you think.

Chik Wauk

I finally had some time and was able to drive up to Chik Wauk yesterday. It was a nice mild sunny day and the drive up the trail was a treat. The museum delivered as expected and had some really interesting displays and video's and interactive information. I think I will have to return when I have more time to walk the trails and enjoy the details.

Here are some photos from my visit.

Johnson Clan

The last two weeks were filled with the Johnson Clan which includes the Julius, Johnson, Conroy, Green, Barta and Geneau Families (I hope I didn't miss anyone). Many years ago Grandfather Johnson had a cabin, also built by Charlie Boostrom, on McFarland Lake where the family would spend summer vacations. Recently they have been gathering at the Clearwater Cabins for a week or 2 enjoying the area, fishing, having a family dinner in the lodge.

Multi Generational Trip

Darrell Buhler arranged for a canoe trip for the all the generations of his families. Darrell organized a canoe trip for his two sons, his son in law and his 5 grandsons.

Its Berry Season!

You may have read our recent blog about strawberry picking and jam making. Now we have moved on to bigger, better and 'bluer' berries. Although I would like to tell everyone that we are having no luck with picking, and that this is a terrible blueberry season, that would surely be a lie. I'll say the blueberries are out in full force, but the location will not be disclosed. I made a blueberry crisp yesterday, and if I get time in the next couple days I will try a blueberry pie. We made two batches of jam last night before our sugar supplies ran low.

-Tori

Wild Strawberries

June brought us wild strawberries and the crew didn't let that opportunity pass them by. They made strawberry jam and dried strawberries for baking.