News Archive
A collection of news stories from Maplelag…
Glad Syttende Mai
Posted Friday, May 17, 2013 by Jay Richards
Two of the antique Norwegian immigrant folk art pieces in the main lodge.
Maplelag wishes all our Norwegian friends good cheer on their National holiday. The word Maplelag is a made up Norwegian word meaning “maple community”. There are also many ties between Maplelag and Norway with over 40 students who helped at Maplelag in the [...]
Festival of Birds
Posted Monday, May 6, 2013 by Jay Richards
Red breasted grosbeaks at the Maplelag bird feeders this week.
With more seasonable weather and many birds migrating back, the bird feeders and woods have been festive with sights and sounds.
Weddings at Maplelag
Posted Sunday, April 28, 2013 by Jay Richards
One of the unique table arrangements for a Maplelag wedding reception. Every reception is different with a special touch!
It has been a busy month for booking weddings. 2014 dates are starting to fill up. Thanks to everyone who has chosen Maplelag for a wedding weekend destination. If you would like more information on weddings at Maplelag, [...]
Missing Carlos
Posted Thursday, April 18, 2013 by Jay Richards
Carlos along for the ride, summer 2012.
We wish we had good news to report about Carlos, the Maplelag mascot that has been missing since late December of 2o12, but we still have not had any word on his whereabouts. Still hoping he comes flying through the woods one day.
Lake Skate
Posted Friday, November 30, 2012 by Jay Richards
Family and friends of the Mann/Linneman wedding weekend enjoying the smooth ice in front of the lodge, November 30th, 2012.
Read the full article »Maplelag Mugs
Posted Thursday, November 29, 2012 by Jay Richards
The Maplelag mug for 2013 is in!
The Maplelag mug for this year has a different look as we have used a local artist, Mary Laabs of Dunton Locks Pottery (near Detroit Lakes), who has hand crafted each mug, all unique and different! The mugs are available for sale in the gift shop. Because of the [...]
Frost Flowers
Posted Monday, November 26, 2012 by Jay Richards
Conditions right Monday morning for frost flowers to form on Little Sugarbush, November 26th, 2012.
More photos on our Facebook page and latest trail report on the trail report page.
Memories at Maplelag
Posted Monday, November 12, 2012 by Jay Richards
Scrapbooking in one of the lower level rooms, main lodge November 10th, 2012.
Couple more photos from the weekend on our Facebook page.
Week starting out cold and snowy! Temps in the mid teens and 2-3″ of light fluffy snow. Latest trail report on the trail report page.
Charlie’s Skier
Posted Saturday, November 3, 2012 by Jay Richards
One of the woodcut prints Charlie Beck created for Maplelag.
We are excited to see Charlie featured in the latest Minnesota Conservation Volunteer publication. Charlie Beck prints are located throughout the lodge and cabins, displaying the beauty and uniqueness of northwest Minnesota.
Norwegian Pancakes
Posted Tuesday, October 30, 2012 by Jay Richards
Norwegian Pancakes served every Saturday morning during the winter and most fall and spring weekends, featuring imported lingonberries, sour cream, pure maple syrup and farm sausage along with home made 7 grain hot cereal.
It was a tough spring this year for collecting sap for pure maple syrup this season but we still will have pure [...]
Peaking Fall Color
Posted Friday, September 21, 2012 by Jay Richards
Spectacular fall morning as seen across the shores of Little Sugarbush, September 21st, 2012.
We are enjoying a beautiful peak of fall color at Maplelag this week, going in to the weekend. One of the best in years!
More photos on the trail report page and our Facebook page. (Be sure to “like” Maplelag !)
2012 Laddies Loppet Mountain Bike Stage Race Weekend
Posted Monday, August 27, 2012 by Jay Richards
[ August 31, 2012 5:00 pm to September 3, 2012 11:00 am. ] Laddies Loppet is a mountain bike stage race we hold every Labor Day weekend at Maplelag. Laddies Loppet 2012 will be September 1st and 2nd. Saturday’s racing includes a time trial and short track and Sunday’s racing features the main event of cross country racing. Once again we are proud to be a part of [...]
Read the full article »Lunch Box Hallway
Posted Saturday, August 4, 2012 by Jay Richards
Looking down one side of the famous lunch box hallway at Maplelag.
A few more photos of lunch box hallway on the News page.
Nordic Legend
Posted Thursday, June 21, 2012 by Jay Richards
Minnesota Nordic Legend Norm Oakvik enjoying the double track on the Maplelag trails, March 15th, 2008.
Norm helped designed some of the first trails at Maplelag and involved with the development and promotion of skiing in Minnesota. We groom 64km of trails at Maplelag. During the heart of the season, 15km is groomed for [...]
Making Memories at Maplelag
Posted Monday, June 18, 2012 by Jay Richards
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Retreat in one of the large conference rooms.
Maplelag is an ideal place for scrapbooking and quilting and holds retreats throughout the year. Information and photos from previous retreat.
Aura Memorial Service
Posted Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by Jay Richards
Memorial service at the Aura cemetery along the Goat Ranch rd. (photo by Mary)
The Maplelag driveway is located south of the Goat Ranch rd! Goat ranch is named from the large goat farm settlers established in the early days.
Cranking out the Cookies
Posted Sunday, May 13, 2012 by Jay Richards
Deb and Carlene scooping up a batch of monster cookies, the fifth cookie most recently added to the bottomless cookie jars. Maplelag cranks out over 100,000 cookies in a year for the bottomless cookie jars, included, as always as part of the "package".
Winter Wonderland
Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2012 by Jay Richards
Mark and Pam Redlinger enjoying the snowy conditions on Sukkerbusk, January 31st, 2010.
Slowly Spring
Posted Sunday, April 15, 2012 by Jay Richards
First snapping turtle sighting of the year as a snapper makes a way across the yard on Saturday.
After a early start to spring, cooler temps as of late have slowed down the transition of seasons. Latest trail report on the trail report page.
Loons Return
Posted Friday, March 30, 2012 by Jay Richards
Even though the ice went off last weekend, the loons did not return until today. Great to have them back!
Latest trail report on the trail report page.
New Years Variety Show
Posted Wednesday, December 28, 2011 by Jay Richards
Opening act for the New Years weekend variety show, 2010. New Years variety show 2011will be this Friday the 30th.
Latest trail report with photos on the trail report page.
Single Track Classic
Posted Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Jay Richards
Maplelag grooms three trails singletrack classic, including Roy's Run above.
One inch of new snow overnight. Latest trail report on the trail report page. Keep thinking snow!!
Feeding the Birds
Posted Monday, December 12, 2011 by Jay Richards
Lone chickadee having a snack at one of the new Maplelag bird feeders near the lodge.
We have new bird feeders scattered throughout the property made with old sign posts and siding from the first buildings at Maplelag.
Latest trail report on the trail report page.
Maplelag at Dusk in the Winter Time
Posted Sunday, December 4, 2011 by Jay Richards
Late afternoon fun at Maplelag!
Latest trail and weather report on the trail report page.
Race of the Year
Posted Saturday, November 5, 2011 by Jay Richards
Start of the Kids Comp race, Laddies Loppet 2011.
Thanks to everyone who voted the 2011 Laddies Loppet the “race of the year” of the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series . Big thanks again to our volunteers and outstanding staff that helped make it happen. Information about mountain biking at Maplelag on the bike trail report page. [...]
Moosejaw-Old Tyme Music, Dance and Clogging Weekend
Posted Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by Jay Richards
Kicking up the heels, Moosejaw 2011.
Updated information on Moosjaw 2012 is now posted on the event page.
Fresh Bread
Posted Monday, October 10, 2011 by Jay Richards
Head cook Deb with a batch of fresh home made bread out of the oven including cracked wheat, flax and oatmeal molasses.
Thanks to everyone who has purchased bread this fall while visiting Maplelag. When you come to Maplelag be sure to check about purchasing fresh bread out of the oven!
Trail Work
Posted Thursday, September 29, 2011 by Jay Richards
Filling in low spot/trench on Roy's Run made from beavers during high water earlier this summer
Trail work is a year round process on the nearly 80km of ski, snowshoe and mountain bike trails. Latest trail report on the trail report page.
Fall Happenings
Posted Sunday, September 25, 2011 by Jay Richards
Maplelag keeps busy in the Fall season with different conferences, retreats, meetings and dinners. Fall at Maplelag is one of the most beautiful times of the year with the changing of the maple trees and is a great time to be in the woods and a nice background as seen through the many stained glass [...]
Read the full article »Antique Ski Poles
Posted Friday, July 1, 2011 by Jay Richards
Tips of a pair of antique ski poles recently acquired for the collection of wood skis at Maplelag.
The poles were manufactured by the old Telmark Co. in Duluth. Few photos posted on the Wooden Ski site along with information about wood skis.
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