Lutzs’ Floating Cabin

The cabin seen from above on the Lutzs' cliff stairs. It is free floating but anchored to the cliff by 3/4" steel cables. There's a gangplank and transition float with a bridge to shore.
The cabin seen from above on the Lutzs’ cliff stairs. It is free floating but anchored to the cliff by 3/4″ steel cables. There’s a gangplank and transition float with a bridge to shore.

“Who here hasn’t thought about the pleasures of going off the grid — the concept of removing oneself from the trappings of modern society, Thoreau-like, in favor of something a little simpler?

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Dick Proenneke Wilderness Videos


“Alone in the Wilderness” is the story of Dick Proenneke living in the Alaska wilderness. Dick filmed his adventures so he could show his relatives in the lower 48 states what life was like in Alaska, building his cabin, hunting for food and exploring the area. Bob Swerer has taken the best footage from Dick’s films and he has created 3 videos about Dick, “Alone in the Wilderness”, “Alaska, Silence and Solitude” and “The Frozen North”. You can purchase all of them in DVD or VHS format from the www.DickProenneke.com website.

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Huts

Huts are extremely practical, low cost shelters. While almost the same as a cabin, huts tend to be smaller and simpler. Huts are used for skiing, camping, lodging along trails and in wilderness areas (see Appalachian Trail Shelters), emergencies, housing for the poor or as shelter while a more permanent home is being built. Although … Read more

Free Cabin Porn

“Inspiration for your quiet place somewhere. Edited by the folks at Beaver Brook.” This is a fantastic site with hundreds of beautiful cabin photos! I’ve had the pleasure of living in places very similar to those in the photos. Thanks to Ziggy at Year of Mud for finding this great website. Image source: Free Cabin … Read more