In the Beginning....

My love affair with the U. P. began years ago, but even now, crossing the bridge and heading west on US 2, the view of the lake still puts a lump in my throat. Many happy family vacations were spent here when my children were young. Now that the nest is empty and I'm on my own, it still gives me a rush.

I amped up the voltage last fall when I finally bought my very own cabin. For years I had rented, and then bought a little house in town, but a home in town is hardly the same as a cabin, especially one with real logs and a knotty pine interior! It was love at first sight.

The funny part was, I wasn't supposed to be buying a cabin. I was only looking at land. The prices had dropped last fall and I wanted to see if it was possible to pick up a small parcel to build on at a later date. The realtor showed me several lots, then recommended I see a little "turnkey" property. As we stepped out of the car, I couldn't help but notice that the ground was blue with berries! They covered every square inch of property.

I was later teased for buying the cabin due to its resemblance to a blueberry plantation. I plead the fifth! I do love blueberries!

The cabin comes with access to thousands of acres of State land and plenty of hiking opportunities (and blueberries!).

Feel free to share your cabin love stories. Leave me a note in the Comments section.