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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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Aurora borealis
Aurora borealis

Often referred to as the Northern Lights, the aurora borealis is a spectacle from the heavens.

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nature, astronomyChristine ManninenJanuary 13, 2024northern lights, aurora borealis
Practical beauty
Practical beauty

Simple design has an elegant and practical beauty.

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simple livingChristine ManninenJanuary 6, 2024design
Candles for Christmas Eve
Candles for Christmas Eve

In Finland lighting candles on Christmas Eve in memory of those who have passed on is a deep-rooted tradition.

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traditions, snow, winter, holidayChristine ManninenDecember 23, 2023winter, holiday
Their joy, that’s the gift to you
Their joy, that’s the gift to you

There is joy in giving.

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life lessons, holiday, discoveryChristine ManninenDecember 20, 2023
Finnish Independence Day
Finnish Independence Day

Dec. 6 is a proud day to be a Finn. 106 years ago today, Finland declared its independence after a century of Russian rule.

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history, Finnish, celebrationsChristine ManninenDecember 6, 2023finnish
In search of harmony amid the artificial
In search of harmony amid the artificial

“Artificial” seems an apt name for this intelligence.

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general, discoveryChristine ManninenNovember 29, 2023harmony
Birthdays
Birthdays

Whatever the number, birthdays should always be celebrations.

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celebrationsChristine ManninenNovember 8, 2023celebrations
Otters
Otters

Otters are the namesake of Otter Lake and its cutest little inhabitants.

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animals, wildlife, lakeChristine ManninenNovember 4, 2023otter, otter lake
Marraskuu
Marraskuu

Calmness is often fleeting.

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seasons, life lessons, loveChristine ManninenNovember 1, 2023love, seasons
The return visit
The return visit

45 years since their last visit, three generations of the Wise family returned to Otter Lake in 2023.

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people, resort life, familyChristine ManninenOctober 28, 2023family
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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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19340 Manninen Rd
Chassell, MI 49916

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