FROM THE JOURNAL

STORIES FROM THE EDGE OF THE MAP

Every season leaves something behind. Moments on the water, stories at the lodge, and fish that grow larger with time.

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A few stories worth your time.

Whether you’re in the sun or bundling up in the snow, we hope your holidays are filled with joy, family, friends and good tidings!  Up on the 60th parallel, as winter tightens its grip, the lake disappears beneath snow and ice. The tiny village many of us call home…

​As the grocery stores fill up their main displays with pumpkin filling and gravy packets, the fall really does nestle its way into the year. Words of gratitude fill this holiday, and we want to be sure you know how much we appreciate you! From all of us at Scott Lake…

Packing for a remote northern lodge doesn’t have to be complicated. This straightforward checklist covers clothing, personal items, and a few smart extras so you arrive prepared, comfortable, and ready to enjoy every moment without overpacking.

THIS SEASON

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW

Dec 22, 2025

December 2025

Whether you’re in the sun or bundling up in the snow, we hope your holidays are filled with joy, family, friends and good tidings!  Up on the 60th parallel, as winter tightens its grip, the lake disappears beneath snow and ice. The tiny village many of us call home…

Dec 22, 2025

December 2025

Whether you’re in the sun or bundling up in the snow, we hope your holidays are filled with joy, family, friends and good tidings!  Up on the 60th parallel, as winter tightens its grip, the lake disappears beneath snow and ice. The tiny village many of us call home…

Nov 25, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving 2025

​As the grocery stores fill up their main displays with pumpkin filling and gravy packets, the fall really does nestle its way into the year. Words of gratitude fill this holiday, and we want to be sure you know how much we appreciate you! From all of us at Scott Lake…

COME WRITE YOUR OWN STORY

The moments you’ve just seen aren’t staged.

They happen here, every day of the season.