- At The Campfire -
Love of the Minnesota Lake Resort Life and the Nature Surrounding It
Welcome to the official blog about our Minnesota lake resort, our Carribean Cabin, and all things outdoors! Created by Heather Sams to share stories and tips about her and Brian's experience running Campfire Bay Resort for the last 23 years, it has transformed to share articles about crafts, activities in Central Minnesota, and our love of nature and desire to protect it by a myriad writers in the Sams' family.
With twice-a-month posts, you're sure to find gems on nature, outdoorsy activities, wellness, as well as travel, and our community of friends and family not only in our own little microcosm here on Fish Trap Lake in northern Minnesota, but beyond.
Life at a Minnesota lake resort is different than other types of hospitality businesses, and the stay you'll have is unique. But we will do our best to tell you about it right here. WIth so many stories over so many years, we love to share them with our guests around our central fire pit, right by our lake. For those of you who can't make it to the firepit, though, we invite you to this blog. So grab a blanket, cozy up, and join us on At The Campfire.
Sunlight has already begun to stretch longer, and the world smells fresh again. Soon, flowers will start springing up! But that beauty and light doesn’t need to stay outside your home–let’s look at some crafts you can do to bring spring in! Have you felt it? That rush of energy in the wind? The warmth…
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As frost has settled in the panes of your windows, your mind itches for something to do. Your fingers do as well. The dark seasons are here, and with them, the chance to pick up a new cozy hobby. The Depths of Hibernation Season Even in the middle of winter, with the sunrise of…
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Do you feel that? The chill off the lake? The peace that flows through a body in the blue hours of the morning? It could mean only one thing: the dark seasons have arrived, and so has hibernation. An Introduction to Hibernation and the Dark Seasons “What are the dark seasons?” you may ask.…
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Not only do you have your beloved partner, you have your lists, you’ve begun to delegate who is working on what, and your Pinterest is chock-full of the best vibes. You can finally get to work on planning the best DIY lakeside wedding! But oh, where to start? Not to fear, my dear–here’s your guide!…
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Congratulations! You’ve found the love of your life and have decided to commit yourselves to one another publicly! This is an incredibly exciting time, and you want to make the ceremony as welcoming, warm, and full of love as you two are. But you don’t have the budget to spend tens of thousands of dollars…
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When it comes to waterfowl hunting, there’s nothing more beautiful than watching ducks glide into your decoy spread – it’s art. And there’s something special about duck hunting in central Minnesota. There are so many bodies of water open to the public to explore within a couple hours drive of most of the state. Perhaps…
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Summer in Minnesota. Those beautiful three months — June, July, and August — that have thousands coming back from southern states to live, and thousands more from all over to vacation. Our pristine lakes, clean air, and long days evoke strong desires to just spend as much time as possible on the water. If you…
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There are many moments while on vacation that beg for the perfect book. The quiet time when you’re curling up before the fire in the evening with the scent of fresh air lingering in your hair. Watching the kids hurl themselves off the end of the dock and into the lake. Floating in the middle…
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Most people in the world, and even many in the state of Minnesota, have never heard of Little Falls. Or if they have, it’s just a place to gas up or pass by on their way to the cabin up north. That’s unfortunate, because there are so many interesting things to see, taste, and experience…
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Sure, the hot sandy beaches of Florida or Cozumel are inviting in the spring, especially if you live in a cold climate. The idea of sitting on a beach in the sun with a frosty drink in your hand seems idyllic. At least, until you think of all the time, energy, and money it will…
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