Maplelag Resort

News Archive

A collection of news stories from Maplelag…

Festival of Birds

Posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Jay Richards

Red breasted grosbeak at one of the Maplelag bird feeders this week.
The Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds is this weekend. Maplelag is hosting a Friday night dinner with special presentation by naturalist Paula Grieef from Oak Hammock Marsh, north of Winnipeg, where up to 400,000 waterfowl use the marsh daily during migration.

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".
 

Weddings at Maplelag

Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2012 by Jay Richards

 
Wedding bliss on the shore of Little Sugarbush!
Most available wedding dates have filled up for 2012 and we are booking in to 2013. We also have good availability for conferences and retreats this Spring.
More photos from wedding weekends at Maplelag posted on the wedding album page. If you would like more information on weddings at [...]

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.

2012 Laddies Loppet Mountain Bike Stage Race Weekend

Posted Wednesday, April 11, 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 [...]

Norwegian Pancakes

Posted Friday, April 6, 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.
It was a tough year for collecting sap for pure maple syrup this season but we still will have pure maple syrup served at Maplelag!
 

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 [...]

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.

Corner of Signs

Posted Wednesday, June 8, 2011 by Jay Richards

Corner in basement of lodge with variety of signs, part of the collection of hundreds hanging on the walls throughout.
After a couple days of extremely warm  summer-like weather, the temp has cooled down to the lower 50′s making it feel more like early Fall.  Latest trail report on the trail report page.

Aura Memorial Service

Posted Tuesday, May 31, 2011 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.

Glad Syttende Mai

Posted Tuesday, May 17, 2011 by Jay Richards

Two of the antique Norwegian immigrant 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”. Also many ties to Norway with over 40 students who helped at Maplelag in the earlier years and many Norwegian [...]

Lunch Box Hallway

Posted Friday, May 13, 2011 by Jay Richards

Looking down one side of the lunch box hallway at Maplelag.
A few more photos of lunch box hallway on the News page.

Lunch Box Collection at Maplelag

Posted Thursday, May 12, 2011 by Jay Richards

Jim has collected over a couple hundred antique lunch boxes that are on display in the “lunchbox” hallway at Maplelag. Part of the unique and unusual at Maplelag.  There have also been a dozen or so boxes donated to Maplelag,  thanks very much!  Be sure to check out the complete collection next time you visit [...]

Tree Planters

Posted Saturday, April 23, 2011 by Jay Richards

Kira and Anna Reoh taking a short break while planting over 2300 trees in the Maplelag woods last May.
Once again we will be planting nearly 5000 trees this spring at Maplelag.
Tree planting report from last year with photos on the news page.

Sapicle

Posted Monday, March 28, 2011 by Jay Richards

Sap dripping from a broken maple tree branch and turning to ice.

Northern Porc

Posted Monday, March 28, 2011 by Jay Richards

Porcupine having lunch on a tree above North Loup ski trail. The porcupine has been local to the area all winter chewing on trees near and above the trail.

Cabins at Maplelag

Posted Thursday, January 13, 2011 by Jay Richards

Norwegian Log cabin surrounded in frost.
Due to a large cancellation the first weekend in February, we have good openings the weekend of February 4th-6th. Check availability online for cabin openings.
We have had some beautiful frosty days this week. Latest trail report on the trail report page.

Painting Retreat

Posted Friday, September 24, 2010 by Jay Richards

Couple photos from Judy’s water color group who spend couple days at Maplelag painting, enjoying home cooked meals and the Maplelag ambiance for a mini-retreat.
Painting Retreat Fall 2010

Laddies Loppet Mountain Bike Stage Race Weekend

Posted Tuesday, August 10, 2010 by Jay Richards

[ September 3, 2010 12:00 pm to September 6, 2010 12:00 pm. ]

Laddies Loppet is a mountain bike stage race we hold every Labor Day weekend at Maplelag. Laddies Loppet 2010 will be September 3th-6th. Saturday’s racing includes a time trial and short track and Sunday’s racing features the main event of cross country racing. Saturday’s short track has been designated the official state championships [...]

Lucky from Kentucky

Posted Friday, August 6, 2010 by Jay Richards

Fred and Terri Weitendorf (Louisville, KY) enjoying a Valentines day ski on the Maplelag trails, February 15th, 2010.
Latest trail report on the trail report page.