Who says the water is only for summer enjoyment? We love our lake home almost MORE in the winter than in the summer months. From ice skating to ice hockey to car hooding - it couldn't be more of a wintery fun time! Wondering what we mean by car hooding? We'll save that for a future post. Ice fishing is a great activity to teach kids. It is empowering, increases environmental awareness, and is just plain fun. There are many tips to teach kids to fish but the old rule to “alwa

1. Check your dock cables. In shallow water the ice will harden around the dock areas and as it melts, it can push your dock further out. Check dock cables for any weakness and repair or replace as needed. 2. Depending on the lake, use a dock bubbler that will keep ice from hardening around the dock. 3. Ensure that your dock is covered under your insurance plan. Some carriers add it under the 'Other Structures' class in your coverage/liability limits. Make sure the limit i