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News & Photos

News Updates and Photos Check in here for our news updates and photo albums. (View the updates) Nature Calls Follow the changes in the seasons as Jay posts regular updates on phenology notes and photos (information like flowering, migration, and other observations.) (Latest Report) Winter Scenes A collection of winter photos from previous seasons. (Review photos) Rebuilding of Maplelag Lodge On the early morning hours of December 17th, 1999, a fire consumed the main lodge here at Maplelag. We are very saddened by the loss of the buildings and the antique items which were a part of the lodge. Thankfully no one was hurt and ... (Full story and photo album)

Jim Richards

May We Recommend I have just added to our "recommended list", a place where Mary and I stayed this past Fall(2004) while in London ... (Full story) Soapbox Looking back on the past season, it was one where we consider ourselves very lucky as we received just enough snow to stay alive. While it was never great amounts at any one time, what snow did come, we were able to roll and pack it, and especially with the new grooming equipment, set and keep some pretty wonderful tracks. ... (Full story) Signs of the Times People always ask what's new at Maplelag as far as decor and the such and what finds have I been able to uncover. Perhaps the biggest news is that of finishing both fireplaces ... (Full story) Archives A collection of previous articles. (Review articles)

Mary Richards

Lag Happenings Obviously, a lot has happened since the last time I wrote but, that does not include any more grandchildren! Both families are standing firm with four boys each ... (Full story) Archives A collection of previous articles. (Review articles)

Jay Richards

Chirps from the Bird As we continue with the finishing touches of the new lodge, we are very pleased with the function of the building. As Jim adds a new lunchbox to the collection and an antique sign goes up on the wall, memories of the old lodge return. ... (Full story) Nord Ord Lots of Nordic happenings this fall ... (Full story) Happy Trails Maplelag has invested over $25,000 into the trails this year ... (Full story) Skiing the Net Check out some of the sites we've found to be valuable resources... (View the list) Archives A collection of previous articles. (Review articles)

Jonell Richards

Nap Time Nap time: my definition: a child resting for a period of time during the mid-day hours, giving he/she (of course, only he's at our home) some time to "recharge" the battery, if you will. ... (Full story) Archives A collection of previous articles. (Review articles)