Bird feeders that are cheap

The boys and i built a couple bird feeders this past weekend and boy have they been busy. Just a couple minutes ago a bird flew into out window to escape a hawk that was on his tail. The birds have now disappeared from the feeder for now. These bird feeders do bring a lot of entertainment for us in the winter when things are cold and snowy.
We built the feeders out of PVC pipe and I can say they where some of the easiest to build and are suppose to be squirrel proof. I got the plans online and did have detailed instructions.

Ice fishing time

Now is the time to go ice fishing, if the lake will  get making ice. it is only about 2 1/2'' thick under the 3-4" of frozen snow. I do not like going out until the real ice is 5-6" so it has some growing to do. I think that when people count the melted snow on top as ice they are taking a chance since it is not strong and is just added weight to the good ice.  I look for the ice to be good in a week or so and will just have to keep the ice skating rink by shore smooth for the boys while waiting for the ice to get thick. 
 The first ice fishing trips are usually some of the best fishing compared to any other time of the year. The jumbo perch and walleye will come into the shallow water for the first couple weeks then move to deeper water. visit http://www.whitebirchresort.net/ for more information

Cheap Minnesota vacations

The Minnesota resort vacation is still one of the cheapest  for a family. The whole week for a family of 4 can cost $35 a night. All you need to bring from home is food, towels and soaps. The resort activities are included free when you rent a cabin. With all of the activities there is something for the entire family to keep entertained. As resort owners we take pride in keeping everyone happy while staying at our resort. Vacations with the family can help relieve a lot of stress of daily life and bring the family closer when they are forced to vacation as a group. Now we are not a Disney land but we bring nature back into a lot of families lives and our costs are tremendously cheaper.

What to do on a winter day.

I had a slow day today since there is no ice fishing yet. The lake is not freezing at the shore because it is insulated with some snow and only about 2-3" of ice so far under what i call fake ice. There are a lot of people that say the ice 6 inches thick but when it comes to my inspection of the ice i do not call freezing slush and snow for this total. There has already been some people go thru since they think it is thick enough. I think the lake out in the middle will be good since it did not get any snow on it.
 So today we made a couple bird feeders out of a pvc pipe. I google it and it looks like it will work as far as keeping the squirrels out but here in Northern MN the little critters are a little extra hungry so they seem to work harder to get food. Time will tell if it works. We did try and flood the lake right at shore so the boys can go ice skating but i think we need to do some more tomorrow.
 we plan on building some wood bird houses tomorrow but we are going to heat the garage since it is a little cold to be out there in 0* temps. Visit http://www.whitebirchresort.net/ for more pictures of our resort.

How to choose the right resort.

How to choose a resort for your vacation can be tricky sometimes without going to the resort in person. Our resort web site provides lots of information and pictures which is a great start. The only bad thing about web sites is the pictures can be very deceiving if they are not up to date. I try to up date my pictures on the site on a regular bases because we want to leave nothing hidden.
  The next thing to decide is what is important while staying at the resort. Do you need a lot of activities for kids, is the lake a boating lake or fishing lake, close to town, beach, protected dock, boat rental and on and on.
We try an provide our guests with all of the things most resorts have and more. The only thing we really do not provide is a restaurant and bar. Since we are so close to the town of Blackduck which has restuarants we believe we can make everyone happy here.

Minnesota snowmobing trails

The snow is falling right now with about 5-6" on the ground. I is the start of winter for snowmobiling. The lake did freeze last night but with all of the snow coming down today that will slow the process somewhat. When ever the snow gets on the ice before it gets to thick it insulates the ice so it slows the process down some. It is a good start for the snowmobile trails around northern Minnesota. If you visit our resort you will find that the trails to the north are seldom used and are some of the best ones to explore. They are still groomed but it seems people want to stay closer to Bemidji and then are forced to ride with other snowmobilers on the trails. visit http://www.whitebirchresort.net/ for more details

Ice fishing for 2010???

Blackduck Lake does have a great number of of nice size perch. The last couple years has been slow but this year i got a feeling it will be a hot bite. The lake is just getting ice right now so it will be about a week or so before i can get the ice house out there. The first month is some great fishing since the fish have really been taking a break for the last couple months. All species will come into the shallows for the first 2 weeks from the walleye, northern and perch. It is pretty neat to see the fish in 5 feet of water and just watch them. visit www.whitebirchresort.net for more details

Vacation Therapy

Vacations with all of your family can really be some of the best therepy for everyone when you come to our resort. We offer enough activities for the entire family to keep busy while they are here, even the so not outdoorsy members. The idea of just enjoying each others company can put a lot of stress on some families so this is why we do offer activites around the resort to break the stress level. Take a look at all of the amenities we offer on the resort at http://www.whitebirchresort.net/.

Ice fishing in Minnesota

The lake has ice in the bay since last night so tonight i would think the whole lake will have a nice sheet covering it. Usually i am ice fishing on turkey day bet this year it might a little longer since the nice warm weather stuck around longer the normal. i would guess the fishing will be good since the fall was slow this year.

Winter in Minnesota

Winter  is knocking on our door this evening. It sure looks like Blackduck Lake will have a chance to freeze over if the wind dies down. There is some talk of snow but not much as of yet. There is talk of some snow on turkey day, so we will have to wait an see.  The ice fishing should be good this year since the last couple years it has been slow and i know a lot of people are looking for the ice to get here. Visit http://www.whitebirchresort.net/ for more details.

Basic walleye fishing

Have you been wanting to try your luck on catching some nice walleye? Well Blackduck Lake is a perfect lake to learn these skills. The reason this lake is a easy fish is because the depth of the lake which in the deepest it is 28'. There is so many different places to fish on the lake of 2600 acres. The best time to try is from opener to about the 3rd week of June. You will be doing a lot of trolling during this time and maybe some jigging. The bait during this time of the year is usually minnows but sometimes the water is warm enough to try leechs. If you stay at our resort i will teach you all what i can while you are here. There are a few basics to catch fish if they are willing to bite. Visit www.whitebirchresort.net for some more information.

Winter Activities in Minnesota

With winter slowly coming into our view, we had some snow finally. I watched the boys today go snowboarding on our resort hill for the first time of the year. There is not much snow(1" or so) but it is enough to start the winter process. White Birch Resort does have a lot of winter time activities to keep everyone busy from ice fishing, sledding , cross country skiing, tubing, snow shoeing and ice skating. Visit http://www.whitebirchresort.net/

Ice Fishing Safety

To check the thickness i always do it myself and do not rely on here say. I do start where it is shallow and keep going until it starts getting to thin. I will not go out very deep which means over my head until it gets 5" or over. You can walk safely on good 4" ice a that is a rule of thumb.


If you can goo ice fishing when it is just forming this is the best time since all of the fish go like gang busters for a couple weeks. Even the walleye come in to eat which is pretty cool to see since they are 5 feet away and you can watch their actions. Visit our web site to keep informed on what the ice conditions are.
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Thanksgiving Weekend Vacations in Minnesota

Enjoy sometime with the family on Thanksgiving day in one of our large luxury homes on Blackduck Lake. The lake is usually frozen enough to go ice fishing but this year it might be a couple weeks behind since the warm weather. The time with the family will still be worth the time even if the ice is not here by then. We do have a lot of board games for you in the office to keep everyone happy. There is also dish network to get all of the football games which is a must on Thanksgiving day. Visit. http://www.whitebirchresort.net/ for more details.

Winter getaways in Minnesota

Enjoy a break from the stress of work and life in some luxury at our 6 bedroom reunion home on Blackduck lake. White Birch Resort offers guests a Free ice house with this rental for the fishermen of the group. There also is a sledding hill on the resort to keep the kids busy as well. The lodge does have board games for the cold nights to check out for free. Visit www.whitebirchresort.net for more information

Winter vacations in Minnesota

Take luxury vacation with the family in our 6 bedroom 3 bath 3000 sq ft home on Blackduck Lake. It is the nicest rental in the area compared to other resorts. The nightly rate for this is $700 a night for up to 14 people which is pretty good for what you get. There is a free 6 x 12 ice house with this cabin that is heated and waiting for your arrival. Visit http://www.whitebirchresort.net/ for more details.

Minnesota Deer Opener

Deer opener for 2010 opens in about 10 hours, so make sure you have your blaze orange handy. It looks like a good opener if it does not get to warm. The deer are moving a little bit but they do have a lot to eat since the weather has been so warm. There has been some change on one of the zones #169 has turned into a a lottery which is a big change for a long time. We have 5 cabins rented out to hunters for the weekend then it is time to blow them out and wait until the ice comes on the lake.




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Turkey Day and Ice Fishing

Will there be ice on the lake to go ice fishing??? There usually is enough to go out on the ice closer to shore , but this is some of the best fishing of the whole year. The walleye, perch and northern come into the shallows when first ice forms and feed like crazy for about a week or so. then They go to the deeper water and get into their regular pattern for the winter. I look for the perch bite to be hot this year since it has been slow for the last couple years. Visit www.whitebirchresort to book a cabin for some ice fishing.