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This is the place where we'll offer some ideas, tips and suggestions to
enhance the Up North experience. This will change as the seasons change or
as we find new ideas, products, suggestions we feel our HPG friends may
enjoy. Let's start with the basics:
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Sunday New York Times: Okay you're Up North, but here you get at least a
week of reading to keep you somewhat connected with the outside world. Who
is Paris dating, what is the best fly-fishing rod, how did the renovation of
the MOMA cost $800 million? Also, in the end it's great for fish wrap or
slicing that cold, crisp watermelon. Available at the Boulder Market on Main
Street.
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L'Occitane: Anything from this French beauty and bath empire is worth
having around the lake place. What a nice way to welcome your female guests
up for a long weekend..a little basket of goodies from our friends across
the pond.
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Fresh Apple Pie: Keep the snowshoes handy 'cause you're going to need them
after you devour one of these treats from the Outdoorsman in Boulder
Junction. Talk to Steve, Amy or Dona and they'll take good care of you. If
you eat it there, sit by the fireplace, ask for the special coffee and watch
the snow fall. You'll feel like you're in Frisco Colorado circa 1977.
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2000 St.Supery Napa Valley Merlot: Forget about Sideways for a moment.this
is what the merlot grape is supposed to be! We use our grills a lot Up North
right? Any beef or poultry grilled over charcoal (ideally) will come alive
when you serve up this $24 bottle of wine. See Dennis at Trigs Wine Cellar
in Minocqua. His knowledge of wine is unsurpassed.
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A Dogs Life: A little book by Peter Mayle (A Year in Provence) that is
quick, fun, entertaining, can be read by anyone and is perfect for that
classic, damp, 60 degree day spent on the porch with a blanket. See Cindy at
The Shade Tree in Boulder.
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The Trail at Fallison Lake: Here's a hidden gem. Check out this easy
little 2 ½ mile hike around this picturesque lake. You'll probably be the
only one on the trail as you pass through gorgeous stands of red pine, a few
old growth whites and a couple of boulders that will remind you of the Ice
Age. Ski it in the winter. Try lanterns late at night. Off of "N" about 3
miles east of "M".
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The latest recording by Feist called "Let it Die": Amazing piece of work
to be enjoyed anywhere. You'll listen to it on the way to the cabin, at the
cabin and on the way home from the cabin. As one review stated, "emotive,
poignant and leagues ahead of Norah Jones". You'll love it!
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