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Sign Marks the Driveway Off County Rd 500 |
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Not far from Tahquamenon Falls State Park in one of the most remot part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, there are few roadsigns and the nearest neighbor is over 3 miles away |
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The Lodge @ SledDog Lodge |
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The winter home of Jim and the Warren Family plus Guests |
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Guest Cabin from the Front Porch of SledDog Lodge |
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The cabin on the left ends is the dog 'handler' quarters, an efficiency appartment with 2 bunks. On the right end is the 'group' cabin with a 6-bunk sleeping room. |
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Camping is Available Too! |
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Some folks enjoy staying in their own rig, camping at one of the several great spots in sight of the lodge. Water, showers and other services are available. Plus, in the evening at the lodge there is always a chair around the wood heater to share the adventures of the day. |
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Boy Scouts Line-up for Chow inside SledDog Lodge |
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Scout Troop ? from Midland, MI joined for a weekend of spring dog training. Good food, a lot of exercise and fresh air were enjoyed by the boys as well as the scout leaders. |
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Snowy Easter Sunday at 18F, April 2007 |
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Not a bad thing since all cabins have satellite TV, DVD Player and phone lines to connect your laptop computer. Cell phones have service as well. |
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Nothing Beats a Fall Day! |
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Almost as nice after a hot dust day on the trail is that both guest cabins have a compete bath, yes, with flush toilet and shower. Sure, there is an outside toilet too for those who want rustic accomodations. And it is available to those who camp. |
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The Winter Home of the Sled Dogs |
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After running the dogs enjoy their own space complete with food bowl and warm sleeping straw. There are numerous training loops from 1 to 50 miles without crossing a road. Bring your GPS! |
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Snow, Lots of Snow |
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One must be ready for frequent heavy snows in this country |
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The Tahquamenon Sled Dog Race Banner |
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Yes, the race runs almost through the backyard. A great place to train the dogs. |
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