06/17/2026
The official start of summer arrives this weekend, and I hope you find a little time to slow down and enjoy this precious season.
Maybe that means sitting at the cabin, staring out at the water and letting the stress of the workweek drift away with the waves. If you’re lucky enough to have a deck overlooking a lake, enjoy every minute of it. And if not, hopefully you have friends who are willing to share theirs.
There’s something about lake living—whether for a weekend, an afternoon, or just a few quiet moments—that reminds us to breathe a little deeper, stay a little longer, and appreciate the simple beauty of a Minnesota summer.
Here’s to long days, calm water, good company, and the start of another great summer season.
(Photo collection is a great grouping of just some of Boyer’s favorite lake homes. 💦 🚤)