Hunkering down inside with a crackling fire and a cup of hot cocoa is far from the only way to enjoy your cabin once the cold season hits. As long as you bundle up, the cold weather offers plenty of opportunities for fun outdoor activities, including ice skating!

If you live in a cool climate, you don't need to head to your local rink to enjoy a skate; you can build one right in your backyard. And it's actually a lot easier than you might think. All you need are a few tools, supplies, and a free afternoon, and you and your family can start enjoying all the fun an outdoor rink has to offer in no time.

Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Backyard Ice Rink

Important note: Any backyard rink should be a minimum of three inches deep to be

Wondering how to add a pop of color to your cabin interior while keeping your charming style in tact? While natural woods and neutrals are the basic framework of most cabins, they’re not the only tones you can use when it comes to your home’s color palette.

Adding a pop of color will not only add a much needed bit of interest to your cabin, it can also help wood walls and accents stand out even more. Not sure what colors will match best? Here are some of the best colors to incorporate in a cabin and our tips for how to apply them throughout its interior.

What colors look good in a cabin?

• Red. It’s bold, classic, and will keep your cabin's interior feeling warm and inviting. Whether you opt for a vintage-inspired fire engine red or a

Situated on 230 acres and featuring year-round hiking, biking, archery, ziplining, and fishing, SkyPark is a popular destination for adults and kids alike. In addition to outdoor recreation, the park is home to Santa’s Village, a historic holiday-themed attraction with a long history of spreading good cheer. 

Located near Lake Arrowhead in California, Santa’s Village opened in 1955 after a local Crestline resident, Glen Holland, was inspired by reading an article about a still-operating Santa’s Village in New Hampshire. Holland met with investors and proposed the idea of building a similar Santa’s Village near Lake Arrowhead, which they readily agreed to. 

During the village’s construction, Holland and the general contractor, Putty Henck, worked

If you’re searching for the best gifts for cabin owners in 2022 then it’s important to select something that is not only thoughtful, but will appeal to their uniquely adventurous personality and charming sense of style. These cabin must-haves are not only great holiday gifts, but the perfect present selection any time of year. 

So whether you’re shopping for yourself, cabin gifts for him, or cabin gifts for mom, this holiday gift guide is sure to point you in the right direction!

Cozy Cabin Moccasins

$148 at Keil James Patrick

I mean, how adorable are these? Available for men and women, these cozy cabin moccasins set the stage for the best night in, ever. Perfectly matching any cabin style, these are made of genuine leather with

One of the best aspects of cabin living is that it allows you to disconnect from the chaos of your daily life and connect with what really nourishes you, like nature and time spent with friends and family. And that’s why cabin homes lend themselves perfectly to Thanksgiving, a holiday that, for many of us, offers a great excuse to put our everyday worries (and phones) aside and spend some time catching up with loved ones over a hot meal. 

If you like the idea of hunkering down in your cabin for the holiday, then check out these ideas for how to make the most of Thanksgiving in your cabin home. 

Take a Thanksgiving Hike (or Walk!) 

This time of year is perfect for taking a walk through nature, absorbing the beautiful fall colors and

Featured: Watercolor Turkey Platter

If you’re hosting Turkey Day this year and looking for rustic Thanksgiving decor to make your celebration extra special, then we’ve got you covered. Thanksgiving is all about good food and good family, but we all know that a good tablescape makes us feel just a little more thankful for the beauty in our lives.

Most seasonal decor can last straight through Halloween and all fall season long, but Thanksgiving deserves its own set of special pieces. Curated to match your cabin home or rustic interiors, these pieces of Thanksgiving decor will have a big impact on your big meal, and can be used year after year to become a part of your annual tradition.

Wooden Serving Platter Maple Leaf

Whether you use this wooden

With summer coming to a close and fall just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about what to plant around your cabin for the new season.

If you’re new to gardening, you might not realize that spring and summer are far from the only planting seasons. In fact, fall is the ideal time to plant all kinds of flowers, veggies, and other botanicals that can do everything from beautify your yard to elevate your winter meals.

Not sure where to start? No sweat. Here, we cover the very best botanicals to plant around your cabin this fall.

Radishes

Radishes are among the fastest-growing crops. Once you plant ‘em, you can expect to start harvesting them for salads and other yummy meals in just four weeks.

Lettuce

It’s Fall y’all and that means it’s time to get in the festive spirit any way you can. Our suggestion? Visit one of the most impressive pumpkin patches across the country. Filled with face painting, train rides, gargantuan corn mazes and more, these pumpkin patches are more than just vegetable gardens. 

CALIFORNIA
Cool Patch Pumpkins

Officially home to the world’s largest corn maze (yes, the world!) Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon, California offers a full day of fun for the whole family. Pick your own pumpkin, take a hayride or cornbath, and visit on the weekend for extra fun including special food and drinks. Every year the massive corn maze takes on a new shape and theme, this year paying homage to the hardwork and dedication of the modern

Now that it's officially October, we can start talking Halloween. This year, we suggest styling up your old dollar tree decor that's been around for one season too long with some spooky, rustic Halloween decorations that will last year after year. So if you’re looking for Halloween decor for your cabin home or any interior with a rustic vibe, consider these elevated yet fun pieces to invest in this season. 

Including both Fall and Halloween items that'll get you in the mood to decorate each and every year, these staples are sure to give your home just the right amount of seasonal spirit. 

Sophisticated Garlands

Wooden Bead Garland (Amazon: $15.29)

These wooden bead garlands from Amazon are perfectly understated while still giving major

Park: Mount Rushmore National Park 

State: Maine

Year Established: 1919

Acres: 44,052

Annual Visitors: 4.7 Million

Entrance Fee: $15- $30

Located on the coast of Maine, Acadia National Park is actually one of the most visited national parks in the United States. There are so many places to explore in the Acadia Region from Bar Harbor to the Schoodic Peninsula with tons of unique landscapes and beautiful views. Where the woods meet the coast, it’s the first national park located east of the Mississippi and it’s the easternmost national park as well.

Bar Harbor was originally a fishing village that evolved into a vacation getaway for artists and the wealthy. Now, it’s the park’s main tourist center with whale watching tours,

The fall is an ideal time to visit one of the many national parks across the country. The leaves change color, the crowds start to thin out, and the weather is usually mild. Here are some of the best national parks to visit in the fall.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This park is located in the Appalachian Mountains and is known for its stunning fall foliage. The best time to visit is during the second half of October, when the leaves are at their peak.

Rocky Mountain National Park

This park is located in Colorado and is home to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the country. The fall colors here are also amazing, and the park is less crowded than in the summer.

Shenandoah National Park

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