Summer 2012 Issue
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What's Inside Summer 2012
Features
A Paddler’s Dream
To become the best kayaker in the world, this three-time Olympian trains on the never-ending waterways of Ontario’s Algonquin Park.
Don’t Change a Thing
To celebrate our 25th year, you told us what you love best about the cottage.
Cowboy Cottager
Have way more fun this summer, pardner! Learn how to ride taller, shoot straighter, fling a mean horseshoe, and 27 more cottage skills.
Signs of Its Times
In its 125 years, Longuissa cottage has hosted diplomats, statesmen, and Hollywood royalty.
Feelin’ Hot! Hot! Hot!
In the mood for a party? Cottage Life’s founding editor serves up some Caribbean-style food that never fails to get the celebration going.
Departments
Waterfront
A new way to fish; Hook, line, and sinker by kayak; Bala band; Art camp; Anniversaries; Reporter; Summer reading; Award-winning rescue product; Camouflage for cellphone towers
Puttering
Smart storage bins; mitre saws; save a wet phone; building inspector; two deck helpers; clever tricks for storing boats, tools, and hardware
Cottage Q&A
Missing loons; selling a steep lot; water softeners; light pollution; attach a swim ladder to rock
Cottage Lore
The next 25 years: Cottage country, and your cottage, in the future.
Solutions
First aid for cottage dogs (and cats)
Cottage Watch
Do wind farms make people sick?
In Like Zim
We’ve come a long way: I remember when…
Nature Scrapbook
The action heats up in summer for the curious, solitary marten.
Weekender
Happy 25th Anniversary, everyone!
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