THOUGHTS ABOUT LAKE LIFE

Earlier today I was reading through a collection of memories from Alexandria's Lake Ida and came across a page titled 'On The Lighter Side'. I am unsure of the date this lighter ...
Aerial, Alexandria, Ida, Video
IDAWILD EAST

This Friday a lake home at Idawild East goes on the market. The current status is "coming soon" which means potential buyers can view information and photos/videos about the property and can ...
WEIR MOD AT LC

You may have viewed the title of this post and wonder if I am having some typing challenges. All is okay, or at least that is what I tell myself... At the ...
A+ SWIMMING AVAILABLE

With an ultra tight lake home market maybe it is time to consider building. You will be able to get the floorplan that suits your lifestyle and needs as well as choose ...
BOY’S POINT – L’HOMME DIEU

Did you know that L'homme Dieu's Government Point used be named Boy's Point? Before it became Government Point it was owned by six Alexandria men that intended to build a clubhouse on ...
MIDCENTURY MODERN AT LAKE DARLING

In the market for a lake home in Alexandria on its Chain of Lakes? Check out this lake home that will be available for showings starting this Friday. It is in the ...
THREE THINGS ABOUT LAKE IDA

The Ida Lake Association shares on their web-site, history about the lake. History that probably is not known by many that love the lake. Here are three things you may not know ...
NOVEMBER BIKING

How about the weather in Alexandria this week? Last month I was shoveling and this month I've been raking leaves I missed before the snowfall. Any free time I have had I've ...
AUTUMN ON THE TRAIL

A Sunday morning ritual for me is watching CBS Sunday Morning. It is tough not to have your spirit raised after an episode. If you also are a viewer you will know ...
2020 LEGACY OF THE LAKES BOAT PARADE

Normally at this time of year the Legacy of the Lakes Museum would have had classic boat lovers having a great time at Arrowwood Resort at their classic boat show. These aren't ...
NEW IN ALEXANDRIA

Yesterday I biked to downtown Alexandria from Lake Darling and passed through Big Ole Park to check out the progress of the new musical playground that the Alexandria Rotary Club funded along ...
MORNING AT THE CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL

My week was a busy one and I was in bad need of some time on the Central Lakes Trail or any trail for that matter. After an early morning final walk ...
WEST LAKE COWDRY ROAD

Three years ago at my lake cottage I had some hungry chipmunks that did some chewing under my car which led to a $600 repair and also led me to purchase a ...
TOUR : SOUTH LAKE CARLOS & NORTH LITTLE DARLING

The video below was recorded during the afternoon on Saturday April 11th in Alexandria. I didn't edit the video at all (not too shabby of a smooth flight) which will take you ...
AROUND GENEVA

Continuing my recent lake ice storyline (Darling and Le Homme Dieu) I now move eastward on Alexandria's Chain to Lake Geneva. A handful warm, sunny days since last Sunday when these photos ...
ICE AT LHD

LAKE LE HOMME DIEU Ice on the lakes in Alexandria, Minnesota have limited time left this spring. These photos were taken this past Sunday afternoon and show only part (mostly the southern ...
EARLY APRIL AT LAKE DARLING

Every day is a beautiful day but today in particular was a really beautiful day. A needed beautiful day. Everyone seemed to be outside enjoying the weather (at a proper distance from ...
A DESTINATION PLAYGROUND IN ALEXANDRIA

The lakes are at the top of my list of reasons why I love Alexandria. The Central Lakes Trail is very close to the top. A portion of the trail passes by ...
ALEXANDRIA : THE 2019 BEST MINNESOTA TOWN

Minnesota Monthly Magazine named Alexandria as the best town in Minnesota. "I’m excited to announce Alexandria as Minnesota Monthly’s 2019 Best Minnesota Town as it truly embodies the spirit of our state,” ...
CASA MARINA LANE TO DARLING DRIVE

The video (no sound, safe for work) in this post was recorded late this June on a Sunday afternoon above Lake Darling in Alexandria, Minnesota. Beginning where Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center ...
BLAKES TO ALEXANDRIA GOLF CLUB

It was another beautiful morning in Alexandria on Wednesday, June 12th. Honestly, even when the weather is sour it is beautiful. I love living here. Anyway, back to Wednesday morning. Below are ...
Aerial, Alexandria, Ida, Video
FROM AND BACK TO BETSY ROSS AT LAKE IDA

Last week I was at the northwest corner of Lake Ida for some property photos. My location was Betsy Ross Road and I decided to fly around Little Ida Bay to show ...
SOUTHEAST LAKE CARLOS

One of the last remaining lake lots at Lake Carlos, Lake Darling and Lake Le Homme Dieu is for sale. It is located at the southeast corner of Carlos on East Lake ...
UBER NO, BUT LYFT YES!

This spring or summer if you are in Alexandria and would like to go to a restaurant near your lake cabin or cottage and not worry about driving, Lyft is now available! ...