Author: Bridge Michigan
New research shows that a particular kind of tree can act as a natural barrier against wildfires
As Canada is once again in the midst of a harsh wildfire season, a new study out of McGill University has shown that aspen trees can act as effective barriers … Continued
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7 ways the Muskoka Lakes Association strengthens the community
Did you know the Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA) does much more than protect Muskoka’s lakes? For more than 130 years, the MLA has been bringing all residents and cottagers of … Continued
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Nature Scrapbook: Black-billed cuckoo
On a still, late summer night, a soft, deep, rapidly repeated “co-co-co-co” sometimes betrays the presence of one of Canada’s most surreptitious birds. By day, the mysterious black-billed cuckoo—about the … Continued
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8 tips for successfully packing the car straight from Cottage Life staffers
1) Once you’ve determined the best pack for your vehicle, study it. Memorize it. Take photos of it. Design a map of it. 2) Keep a flashlight in the glove … Continued
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Patterns, pine needles, and patina: step into designer Henrietta Southam’s Big Rideau Lake cottage full of eclectic treasures
You would be forgiven for thinking Henrietta Southam is giving you a master class in parking a boat. From behind mirrored aviators glinting in the sun, she eases her sleek … Continued
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