Sometimes being a kid seems like yesterday.
Read MoreCarvings on some of the cabins are indelible reminders of their history.
Read MoreIn Chassell, every July we celebrate strawberries.
Read MoreThere are certain phrases that you only hear in the U.P.
Read MoreDads can be strong in many ways.
Read MoreMany of my grandmother’s poems are about flowers and the seasons of life at Otter Lake.
Read MoreFor kids visiting Manninen’s Cabins, the Playhouse is a popular attraction.
Read MoreVappu, one of Finland’s biggest festivals, is celebrated annually on May 1 to mark the end of winter.
Read MoreMy thoughts in the spring often go to my great grandparents who were the original homesteaders at Otter Lake.
Read MoreThere’s a special magic in returning to a place year after year.
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