Wandawega Blog Archive

Early morning row. The best time to think and get some perspective. Today is a big day. This is the first time in history that these waters will witness the marriage of two women- as legally recognized by the state of Wisconsin. (We are so happy for two very beautiful & bright women to have picked this tiny chapel on this tiny lake for one of the most important days in their lives) It’s a new day for everyone. #BestVibes #LOVE

In the farm town where I grew up, every guy knew these things instinctively. Cut from the same cloth, our small crew at camp are locals, and don’t even consider them a ‘skill’ as much as a ‘necessity’. (film of one of our favorite workshop weekends in today’s profile link) photo:@danieldav_is

Charliegirl & Frankie with the spoils of a hard-core-flea-day at at the Walworth County Flea Market last season. I pray that as she grows up, she’ll still want to hang out with her old mom dragging a wagon around those dusty fairgrounds digging for treasure. (thanks Flea Market Style mag & @cbobfoto for the shot) #BestDayEver

Who knows how to commandeer a canoe? We hit the Walworth Country Fleamarket yesterday (the Mothership of all fleas)… And scored some new paddles for the new season that need to be broken in (again) #TreasureHunting

On a hilltop perch overlooking the lake- you’ll find our little campground “tent village”- home to three canvas tent cabins. They came from an old school BSA camp called “Indian Trails” in Janesville, Wisconsin. (They told us they where ‘standard-issue-style since the 40s’ — & retired them, replaced by colorful shiny modern nylon versions). The bunks inside are vintage WWII metal folders with standard waterproof mattresses) Not even remotely comfortable.) We figure if boyscouts could endure it for an entire summer, and soldiers for a year at a time- They’ll work just fine for our kinda folk. #NoWussiesAllowed

A visit to “Wandawega Lake Resort” in 1949. (Gotta love the mom who gave her daughter a full braided updo & dressed her kids in their Sunday best- to drive 2 hrs to Wisco, and then upon arriving, stopped and had them pose for photos at the gate before they could even unpack their fishing poles) // This little boy pictured is now a great grandpa- he brought us his Wandawega vaca albums and did a lot of reminiscing #BestMemories

26 DAY COUNTDOWN UNTIL IT HITS CAMP SOIL. Introducing The URAL + Camp Wandawega Sportsmans Edition sidecar motorcycle. The newest special edition from the worlds most historic sidecar motorcycle maker. // Stay tuned for photos our specific camp W model – featuring a new special paint offering, & outfitted with a slew of custom features including a sweet custom moto gear bag crafted by @defybags // full story on profile link. //Shown here: the instantly recognizable iconic lines, a shot from the @uralmotorcycles amazing feed. #SoDamnedExcited