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Musings on the slower pace of lake life and Finnish culture at a small log cabin resort in a remote corner of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

 
 
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Time to fall back
Time to fall back

The fascinating practice of Daylight Saving Time has started again. Back to Standard Time we go.

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seasonsChristine ManninenNovember 6, 2022time, seasons
Let the light shine through
Let the light shine through

Windows can provide us with a lot more than a magnificent view.

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simple living, discovery, homeChristine ManninenNovember 2, 2022window
The register
The register

For decades my parents kept registry books of everyone who stayed at the cabins. These “black books” are priceless.

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cabins, history, peopleChristine ManninenOctober 30, 2022cabins, history, people
Diamonds in the driveway
Diamonds in the driveway

Next time you’re out for a walk or hike, turn your gaze to the ground. You’ll be amazed at what you may find at your feet.

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nature, discoveryChristine ManninenOctober 26, 2022hiking, walking, nature, discovery
Plan to be surprised
Plan to be surprised

In the words of fictitious advice columnist Dan Burns, instead of merely planning ahead in life, you should plan to be surprised.

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family, life lessons, loveChristine ManninenOctober 23, 2022family, love
Hibernation
Hibernation

Hibernation is a mysterious time of rest and rediscovery.

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animals, seasonsChristine ManninenOctober 19, 2022animals, seasons
First snows
First snows

Yes, the white stuff is in the air and in the forecast.

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seasons, snowChristine ManninenOctober 16, 2022snow, seasons
It takes many hands
It takes many hands

Gratitude moves in two directions. It is being thankful and appreciative, but it is also a readiness to return the kindness.

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cabins, peopleChristine ManninenOctober 12, 2022gratitude
Memorable shots of the year
Memorable shots of the year

As the cabin season draws to a close, some of my favorite memories are preserved in photos.

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general, cabins, seasonsChristine ManninenOctober 9, 2022memories, seasons
Behold the beauty
Behold the beauty

At this time of year there is stunning color all around.

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trees, poetry, seasonsChristine ManninenOctober 5, 2022fall, autumn, fall color, seasons, poetry
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This website is dedicated in memory of George Henry Manninen (1929-2020). George inherited the cabins from his father and went on to operate them with his wife Ruth for more than 50 years.

The cabins wouldn’t be all they are today without George. His love for this place is forever with us — in the cabins, in the air, in the trees.

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Chassell, MI 49916

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Photo credits | KLEM Studios • Terhi Tuominen • Bud Ball • Clay Dobrovolec • Char Raines • Annette Butina • Manninen archives