First Timers

They say that there is always a first time. Well, as the new caretakers of Clearwater Lodge and Outfitters we have had many "firsts" in the last couple of days. Yesterday we had our first customers. Today was our first fishing opener. We had our first difficulty with getting a permit printed. We shuttled our first canoe group across Clearwater Lake this morning. Last night we had our first evening of chatting with new friends next to the hearth after they checked into their Bed and Breakfast rooms. Today we sold our first t-shirt. We had our first fishing report come back this afternoon (7 Lake Trout before lunch).

After years of dreaming about the day that we would be able to experience these "firsts" we are so excited to actually be experiencing them. Some of the new experiences are anticipated, and some are not. But just the opportunity to have them is wonderful. We are very excited for the 2011 season and for many more "firsts". We look forward to meeting every single person that comes to Clearwater and our first meeting with them and the future memories of the first time we met new friends.

They say that when you buy a business not to change anything the first year. While we are aware of this old adage, we have made some changes. First off, we have a new store. Here is a picture of the old store.



And here is the picture of the new store. After much discussion and debate we decided to jump right in and make what we felt was a fairly significant change. The new store is more than twice as big and will allow us to carry more items. We intend to add a small grocery section, an increased assortment of clothing, more camping gear, a fridge for drinks, and even a freezer for ice cream. If you want to see more pictures of the project, check us out on Facebook. The new Facebook page can be found if you search Clearwater Lodge and Outfitters and click the like button.