Good afternoon everyone! Since there are bound to be a few new people headed our way this summer we’d like to remind you about our arrival procedures and a slight change to departures for this season. Saturday Arrival When you arrive on Saturday the goal is to depart the dock by 2 p.m. If everyone …
Tomorrow! We have one single solitary day left to wrap up as many projects and prep work as possible before our first group of beloved guests arrive. If you had one day left, how would you use it? Would you work or play? Would you sleep in or hit the ground running? We will be …
Here is a story for ya.. In 2012, Travis and I talked about how it would be nice if we filmed a tour of the lodge and posted it on our website (under “Accommodations”) to help potential guests get a better idea of what our set up was, etc. Fast forward to 2013. Travis and …
In case you have been wondering… Things have been happening here as follows: Happy Victoria Day! This Canadian holiday officially celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria and unofficially marks the end of the winter social season. I think it may be early since it’s currently 29 degrees and snowing. We have the power operational although …
Cosmo was wanting to reach out to his fans and let you know some of his thoughts on the first week out at camp, so he asked if we could help him write the post. #nothumbs CANADA!!!!! Canada, Canada, Canada, Canada, Canada. They brought me back to my favorite place ever, and I get to …
Sunday Funday! All the lodge t-shirts, hoodies, hats, etc. have been ordered and will be delivered next week. You know what that means…… Its almost time! Cue mild heart palpitations and sense of panic. That to-do list, I tell ya, is no joke. We are adding a few new things into the merchandise rotation this …
Oh my gosh. I had no idea how long it had been since the last post. I’d like to blame someone or something, so I came up with this list: My stupid leg: The EXACT day of the last post (January 28th) I tore my peroneal tendon in my right ankle/foot. I was in full …
Greetings loyal followers! Travis and I spent this past weekend talking up the lodge, running into guests from Central Illinois, and giving away Maple Creme Cookies at the Illinois Fish and Feather Show here in Bloomington. It was good time had by all, especially this guy: Cosmo came to the show for most of the …
Hello everyone! Just a quick reminder that deposits are due the 15th. Which is like RIGHT now! Crazy how the first half of January just flew by, huh? If you have reserved a spot but still need to send in a deposit and have not communicated with us about the status of your reservation PLEASE …
Spoiler alert: This post has nothing to do with fishing or Canada. Sorry about that. “A tale for Christmas Eve” Let me set the scene for you… Travis and I have the annual holiday tradition of Travis constantly working. Big bummer. He works Christmas Eve, in theory has Christmas day off, and then goes straight …