Author Archives: D.P. Knudten

Eliz and I believe our stumbling upon what is now Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake is something a little more than just accidental. After a rough year that saw the passing of both of our mothers, we decided that our … Read More

Meet the fire pit at Sugar Maple. It’s the perfect venue for tall tales about “the one that got away,” and your favorite beverage while winding down an active, yet relaxing day at Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake. And don’t … Read More

Coming Up North, you probably expect a lake, plenty of trees, birds, and even the occasional herd of whitetail deer. And you certainly get that at Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake. But what really makes this place stand out is … Read More

Was out doing a little yardwork when I came on this guy who is doing the same thing in a different way. All hail to the Pollinators! Just goes to show never know what you’ll find at Sugar Maple at … Read More

It’s changed a lot since then, but here’s what is now Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake back some time in the 1930s. Howard “Bucky” Hansen turned this old log cabin into the incredibly comfortable and special place it is today. … Read More

Not that you’d really need a fireplace with this weather, but come fall into winter, you’ll be glad to know we have one. Every stay at Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake includes one critical amenity: FREE WOOD. Just to the … Read More

Picture yourself here, with partly sunny 68° weather and your favorite person & beverage. That’s Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake, now available via Airbnb, VRBO, or upnorthvacationlodging dot com Hope to see you here, soon. —David

No better place to lay out and sun yourself than Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake. Book dates starting TODAY at Airbnb or upnorthvacationlodging dot com (and VRBO is coming soon)

Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake is ready for guests via Northwoods Realty’s upnorthvacationlodging dot com Airbnb and VRBO are on the way in the next couple of days. Hope to see you here real soon. —David

The very first cast off the dock. Literally the very first cast of the dock @ Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake. And then again on the third cast. The fifth cast. The sixth cast. And so on. The most productive … Read More