1st Annual Wildlife Photography Contest

Lake 'N Pines Lodge is pleased to announce our 1st annual wildlife photography contest. Nestled in the midst of the Pere Marquette state forest and on Lake Dubonnet nature is all around the lodge. So we are challenging our guest to capture the best wildlife photo of the area. Any guest staying at the lodge is eligible to sumbit an entry. The photo must be taken during their stay and submitted upon departure. Photo's will be accepted from April 10-July 25, 2011. All photo's submitted will become the property of Lake "n Pines Lodge. Our facebook fans will select the winners by popular vote. Votes will be taken from July 25th-July 30th with the winners notified by August 1st,2011. The 3 photo's receiving the most votes will recieve a Custom Framed & Matted 3-D Shadow box of their winning photograph. The photo with the top votes will also get a $100 Visa/Mastercard Gift Card.

Ready for spring

Winter is winding down, and I'll be sorry to see it end. Everyone had a great time cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and snow shoeing, despite the fact we a couple of wierd warm spells which melted the snow briefly.

For the spring we have introduced our new "Take Flight" package for bird watchers. With Lake Dubonnet being such a large secluded lake and surrounded by state forest it is an excellent spot for bird watching. Especially during the spring migration. Guest enjoying the herron's, loon's, Osprey, Swans and Bald Eagles.

holiday feeling..

We have all the suites decorated for the holidays, xmas trees, lights, 6ft Santas and other decorations. With the 3" of snow we have on the ground it's the perfect holiday feeling. Has inspired folks to start making their reservations for cross country skiing.

Windy Weather

Windy weather here to day. Folks have been going to lake Michigan to watch the big waves crash onto the shore. Enjoyed catering a private dinner for a couple in the Bay Chalet. After a long day of travel they just wanted to settle in and not have to go out for dinner. We are thinking of adding a personal Chef package to our offerings.

Beavers at work

This morning one of the guest went for an early walk. Notice a teee near our little beach area had been "chomped down" last night by a beaver. Fall colors are starting to come and it is beautiful :)

Purchased new Canoe

Today we purchased a new 3 person canoe for the lodge. This will be great for couples to explore lake Dubonnet, or to go out fishing in. It is nice that is has drink holders, built-in cooler, and a dry storage place. It is a nice addition to the row boats and kyaks we already have for our guest to use.

Two Bald Eagles sighted

While out fishing today, I saw two bald eagles circling above. I had seen one previously and located it's nest.