We know many of you are already working on travel plans for your upcoming trip this summer. There’s plenty to think about when preparing for your trip so we thought it would be a good idea to outline the requirements for crossing the border with kids. Children ages 16 and up require passports or passport …
Happy weekend everyone! We have had a few questions recently regarding what you can and cannot bring into Canada from the United States. So, being the nice folks we are, we thought we would try and cover the basics here on the blog. Below we have listed the most commonly asked about items which you …
Hey everyone! Quick recap of the last 5 weeks: 1. Merry Christmas 2. Happy New Year 3. Happy Birthday Travis (& his brother Carson – same birthday!) 4. Hotel Mack opened up with a visit from Carrie’s mama, Gran, and brother. Quick wash of sheets and Travis’ sister arrives to stay with us during a …
Hello everyone! I’m sure you are all busy wrapping up any last minute holiday planning, shopping, and decorating – I know we are. Last week we were in full “lodge letter” mode. We received our new brochures, went through a few ink cartridges, and unpeeled hundreds of stamps to make sure you received our annual holiday mailing by …
Still looking to fill out that holiday wish list? Here are a few items to consider that will definitely improve your fishing experience. Summer fishing may seem like a long way off, but it’s never too early to start gearing up! Rubber landing net from Cabela’s $59.99 – $69.99www.cabelas.comRubber nets are easier on you and …
Happy Thanksgiving Eve everyone! Just wanted to check in to wish you and yours a very happy, healthy, and food-laden Thanksgiving tomorrow. Travis and I will both be running a turkey trot 5k in the morning to kick-start our holiday. This will be the first time in several years that we have raced head-to-head. Too …
Good morning all! So a few posts back we listed some of the crazy numbers associated with the 2012 season (read that post here), one of which had to do with some certain dinner guests. From Scotland. For real. I thought I would fill in the details that you have been anxiously awaiting since we …
Hello everyone! Cosmo wanted me to remind you all to go out and vote today! This election season has really worn him out. Also, just for fun, this is a video promoting the new GoPro camera. Travis is obsessed with these and I think it is officially on his “I need (but really just want) …
Good afternoon to all! *Our thoughts are with everyone dealing with the aftermath of Sandy, and we hope everyone and their families who were affected are recuperating well.* I have just returned home to Illinois after traveling solo to Thunder Bay, Ontario! The 2012 annual NOTO (Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario) conference was held in …
If you’ve noticed the long delay between posts, you’re not the only one. We haven’t forgotten about the blog, but Carrie and I have been very busy settling back into our winter jobs. Contrary to popular belief, we don’t spend our winters relaxing on the beach enjoying drinks. We will soon begin looking forward to …