Monthly Archives: March 2016

Boot Lake Ice – On it’s way out!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Ryan Ahrendt

We have another early spring on our hands! I know many of the lakes a little farther South have already been open for a while, but we are typically a couple weeks behind the twin cities.  I took a few … Continue reading →

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Easter Weekend Campfire

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Ryan Ahrendt

It was a little chilly on Friday, with a few snow flakes swirling in the cool spring air, but we still enjoyed a toasty campfire at Mom and Dads, just down the lake. My brother Nate was home from college … Continue reading →

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A Man of Many Hats

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Ryan Ahrendt

Today we are playing lumberjack! There is never a dull moment here on the resort, and it seems we are constantly switching our “hats”, which keeps life exciting. Today we harvested a few older trees that were near the end … Continue reading →

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Half Moon Trail Lodge

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Ryan Ahrendt

We’re in the midst of a little remodel here today at Half Moon Trail. The Department of Health is requiring a new three bin sink be installed, so we are taking the opportunity to get a new floor, cabinets, and … Continue reading →

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“Waking up” the plants

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Ryan Ahrendt

Over the years, mom has gradually “wintered over” (is that how you say it?) many of our plants in the lodge. They don’t require much attention through the winter, but come March, we start to help them wake up a bit … Continue reading →

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