Winter 2025 Issue
Cottage Life will help you enjoy life at the lake even more with fun and informative articles on everything from how-to projects to inspirational design ideas.
PLUS you’ll get...
No matter the weather, every February, these snowmobilers suit up in service of their community.
You might not think about the lake after it freezes over. But under the ice, there’s much more going on than you’d expect.
Presenting the winners of our annual photo contest. Plus, the entries that made us laugh the most.
Reporter; off-season cottage-buying tips; clever gift ideas; festive drink decider; fondue how-to; winter true/ false quiz; blue-green algae’s enemy
Bentwood boxes are literally seamless; rip a bevel on a table saw; upcycled portable saunas; tools to rent; plow mounts for your vehicle
Mystery prints; Lyme vaccine; mouse-proof appliances; winter driving advice; a mosquito in January?
The U.S. is slashing funding that protects our water. Who’s looking out for our lakes?
This family’s new build is a smorgasbord of sustainable choices.
The iconic balsam fir plays an important role in the forest.