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Winter 1997

Life in the Snow Lane 

by Josie Brown

A winter sabbatical at their Oregon mountain cottage forced the fast-paced Bakers to make a few adjustments - for the better.

Of Ice and Men 

by Jim Poling Sr. 

From the warmth of his cottage, our correspondent considers the chilling realities of winter fishing.

Second Time Around 

by Chris Knowles

Buying a used snowmobile for winter weekends at the cottage demands careful research and an eye for wallet-busting details.

Searching for a Square Meal 

by Jane Rodmell

When you've had your fill of holiday canapés, these soul-satisfying combinations are a soothing accompaniment for a down-to-earth cottage weekend.

  • Hog farming controversy 
  • The great osprey rescue 
  • Caring for the cottage woodstove 
  • Round Lake real estate 
  • Gifts for the cottage putterer 
  • Frozen foot valves