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Girl of 10,000 Lakes Evoking inspiration & wonder through the beauty of the great outdoors. Evoking inspiration and wonder through the beauty of the great outdoors.
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I aspire to inspire folks to take detours, step outside her comfort zone, and try something new. Let’s explore the forest, the lake, the valleys, the mountains, the trails, the ocean, and everywhere in between.

07/08/2024

When life gives you peaches, make *this* around the campfire! 🍑🔥

Excited to team up with Nature's Way Brands, a trusted leader in vitamins & supplements, and Children & Nature Network to share a sweet summer treat with you!

Campfire Stuffed Peaches:
-Peaches, halved & pitted
-Brown sugar
-Scoop of mascarpone cheese
-Drizzle of honey
-Your favorite granola

Our family is doing the Vitamin N Challenge with Nature's Way Brands and Children & Nature Network. They're challenging us to spend more time outside and enjoy a healthy dose of Vitamin N! Let's get outside & enjoy more campfires while we're at it! 🌿💚 🔥 Learn more: https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/vitaminn/

Have you enjoyed campfire time this summer?! What's your favorite campfire recipe?

Scenes from our last-minute mommy/son trip to  🧳🏔️🌼 Such an easy getaway with not a ton of planning on our part! Brecken...
07/08/2024

Scenes from our last-minute mommy/son trip to 🧳🏔️🌼

Such an easy getaway with not a ton of planning on our part! Breckenridge is a natural playscape with rivers & creeks, parks, & trails at every turn. More to come! 👀

🛶⛺️🌲 The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a multispecies fishing paradise on the border of Minnesota & Canada. I...
31/07/2024

🛶⛺️🌲 The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a multispecies fishing paradise on the border of Minnesota & Canada. It’s one of my favorite places in the world for so many reasons — especially fishing! I’m teaming up with Take Me Fishing to share 8 tips to help you catch your next BWCA fish:

🎣 Consider telescopic rods that fit easily into packs, allowing you to carry multiple rods without taking up too much space.

🪝 Bring multi-purpose lures like spoons, Ned rig jigs, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, & soft plastics to attract different species.

🔧 Use 2 oz tungsten sinkers with a three-way connector to get your lure deep. This helps avoid tangling and snagging on rocks.

🗺️ Find underwater structures like drop-offs, reefs, & points. Fish love hiding in w**d beds & around submerged logs & rocks.

🐟 Target walleye at dawn & dusk using jigs tipped with soft plastics that look like grubs or leeches. Fish near the bottom in deep, cool waters.

🪵 For smallmouth bass, try topwater lures in the early morning around rocky shorelines, reeds, & submerged structures.

🐊 Target northern pike with spinnerbaits or spoons near w**dy bays or try trolling deep. They love flashy lures.

💬 Check fishing forums & community boards for the latest hotspot locations & tips from other anglers.

So which fishing technique do you find most effective in the remote wilderness like the BWCA

12/07/2024

We’re pledging to spend at least 3️⃣0️⃣ mins a day outside with Nature's Way Brands, a trusted leader in vitamins and supplements, & Children & Nature Network. 🌿 The Vitamin N Challenge encourages people, especially families, to spend more time in nature. We even printed coloring pledge trackers to help us meet our goal! Here’s how you can join us & get more “Vitamin N” too: ⬇️

🚶‍♂️ Neighborhood walks & scavenger hunts
🌱 Planting a butterfly garden
🚴‍♀️ Biking to our local farmers market
🍉 Picnic at a hidden gem spot
🎣 Catch and release fishing
🏖️ Creating beach art with sand, sticks, & rocks
🌌 Backyard camping under the stars
🛝 Building a natural obstacle course
🌳 Crafting with found nature items
🦋 Watching caterpillars transform into butterflies
🛶 Paddleboarding on a calm lake

Want to join us in the Vitamin N Challenge & also print out the free coloring pledge trackers? Get it here: https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/vitaminn/ & scroll down to "Resources."

Peace, love, & loons ✌️
09/07/2024

Peace, love, & loons ✌️

Trivia Question: Americans consume 150 million of what food item on the 4th of July? 😳 Happy birthday, America! 🇺🇸 🎂  An...
05/07/2024

Trivia Question: Americans consume 150 million of what food item on the 4th of July? 😳

Happy birthday, America! 🇺🇸 🎂 And hope you took an extra day off & enjoying a long holiday weekend! 😉

Trout & about in canoe country 🛶 We carry three “packs” when camping in the BWCA: Kitchen pack, tent pack, & a fishing b...
25/06/2024

Trout & about in canoe country 🛶

We carry three “packs” when camping in the BWCA: Kitchen pack, tent pack, & a fishing bag which is actually the smallest little drawstring bag with three telescopic rods for easy access (it fits into one of the bigger packs when portaging out). Working on a YouTube video with to show you how we fish & camp ultralight style in the Boundary Waters so stay tuned!

Anything else you want to know about this trip?!

The last two weeks in Florida, Colorado, & Wisconsin 📸🎣🏔️🎂🐟 pond fishing with friends in jacksonville, fl 🥳 a surprise 4...
29/05/2024

The last two weeks in Florida, Colorado, & Wisconsin 📸🎣🏔️🎂

🐟 pond fishing with friends in jacksonville, fl
🥳 a surprise 40th birthday party beach edition
🥂 beach haus life with
🏔️ fishing in the mountains of nathrop, co
🌈 prettiest little rainbow
💃 alpine juniper
♨️ hot spring pools with the kids
🏖️ exploring the beaches of anna maria island in bradenton, fl
✨ watching people night fish off the bradenton pier
🚤 back in the northwoods

And of course, grandparents BTS making it all come together for us. 🙏 School is officially out in our household which means work-life balance is about to get interesting. We have lots of cabin trips planned, some camping trips, all combined with a few of my girl of 10,000 lakes-related projects. We are off to a busy start but I know the summer is going to fly by! Trying to mentally slow it down & enjoy this season too! I have a new niece 🎀, Juni & Harlan are both signed up for fun day camp programs, our garden & yard are starting to grow 🍅🌻🌹, & making sure we make time for family this season.

What are you most looking forward to this summer?! Big trips? Time with family? More time on the water?! 💦

💐🐟 Anyone else a big fan of the whole Mother’s Day & MN fishing opener on the same weekend thing? 🙋‍♀️
13/05/2024

💐🐟 Anyone else a big fan of the whole Mother’s Day & MN fishing opener on the same weekend thing? 🙋‍♀️

How it started ☔️ vs how it ended 🐷 plus some of my favorite moments from  this weekend at the Wisconsin Governor’s Fish...
05/05/2024

How it started ☔️ vs how it ended 🐷 plus some of my favorite moments from this weekend at the Wisconsin Governor’s Fishing Opener!

💙 first catch of opening day!
🐟 most noteworthy catch of the day goes to this hog
🏠 dreamy lakefront northwoods cabin in Webster (linked in my highlights)
🌲 the outdoor space at this Airbnb is👌
🍻 — a favorite in Grantsburg!
🍔 Northview Drive Inn is a fun stop for a classic meal
📷 photo op with Gov. + two of my favorite humans & — thanks for the pic !
🍦when in , must-stop at
🎣 my little angler & some other catches from this weekend!

More to come from our northwoods adventure in !

Did you cast a line this weekend?!

My favorite spring time harvests from this weekend 🌱Keep your eyes peeled for a giveaway I’m doing with  & the Harlow 2....
28/04/2024

My favorite spring time harvests from this weekend 🌱

Keep your eyes peeled for a giveaway I’m doing with & the Harlow 2.0 Technical Rain Suit! 👀

On the menu tonight: Wild turkey white chili 🤤 The kiddos were excited to see both mommy & daddy bring home the turkey b...
22/04/2024

On the menu tonight: Wild turkey white chili 🤤

The kiddos were excited to see both mommy & daddy bring home the turkey bacon. My second turkey ever! Thank you, Lord for the many meals ahead.

Got any good wild turkey recipes?! Need some ideas!

Second winter break.. er… I mean spring break getaway in a tiny house in the middle of the woods. 🌲☃️🌷📍Foxes Landing, .c...
01/04/2024

Second winter break.. er… I mean spring break getaway in a tiny house in the middle of the woods. 🌲☃️🌷

📍Foxes Landing, .co - Grantsburg, WI

Highlights: Playing in the snow while having a bonfire, movies in bed, playing “fort” in the loft, quick sauna date with my Junebug, triple threat hot pepper lager bloody , Irish cream latte

Link to Foxes Landing: https://thehavens-book.lodgify.com/en/foxes-landing-tiny-home-in-the-woods

Pics or it didn’t happen.🎿1. 🌅 Sunsets from the top2. 🚡 Mí amor 🫶3. 🐰 Magic carpet vibes4.🏂 My dad is a cool dad. 10000W...
10/03/2024

Pics or it didn’t happen.🎿

1. 🌅 Sunsets from the top
2. 🚡 Mí amor 🫶
3. 🐰 Magic carpet vibes
4.🏂 My dad is a cool dad. 10000WoodWorks rippin’ it 😎
5. 👅 Après ski slushies

Which pic is your favorite?

It’s no secret, these record-breaking temps have significantly impacted winter traditions like ice fishing, and have thr...
22/02/2024

It’s no secret, these record-breaking temps have significantly impacted winter traditions like ice fishing, and have threatened businesses that rely on cold weather. 🎣🏂🛷🎿🏒🌨️ Mille Lacs was recently featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt exploring the effects of climate change on what’s known to be a very busy city of fish houses around this time of year. Ft. Twin Pines Resort

As record-breaking temperatures warm up this winter, climate change is posing a major risk to winter traditions like ice fishing -- and threatening businesses that rely on the cold. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch has a closer look.

Have you been to the Birkie in Northern Wisconsin before?! 🎿 Happy 50th anniversary to the event! It’s truly a sight to ...
21/02/2024

Have you been to the Birkie in Northern Wisconsin before?! 🎿 Happy 50th anniversary to the event! It’s truly a sight to behold. I’ve never seen so many driven & motivated people in one place before. 😯 Throwback photos from when the hubs took part in the race in ‘22. We stayed at with our fish house & took advantage of the sauna after the race was complete. It was lovely! Lodging gets booked out far in advance— I’m sure can attest to that.

Even with the lack of snow & shortened distance, Birkie fever is still running high. Crowds will make their way into the city as they cheer on their favorite skiers & celebrate the camaraderie that comes with this Nordic tradition.

Are you planning to go to this weekend?

I always say fishing is 50% luck & 50% skills/experience. I give you… the lucky Kiwi tip-up 🐶 which without fail, goes u...
14/02/2024

I always say fishing is 50% luck & 50% skills/experience. I give you… the lucky Kiwi tip-up 🐶 which without fail, goes up every time & did so several times this past weekend. 🚩🤷‍♀️ Do you have a lucky lure, rod, hat, socks, something or another? 🍀

05/02/2024

Here’s why I’ve been obsessing over The Black Hole outdoors. ⬆️🕳️

Although ice conditions have been dismal in the metro area, we’ve been able to go north most weekends with this hybrid flip-over/wheelhouse combo & fish super comfortably. As a parent to two kids under age 4, the most important thing for me is comfort & safety so some key factors: the lightweight portability of this rig which we tow with our Ski-Doo, keeping everyone’s feet dry with hard floors, being able to heat up the space quickly, & having all the space we need for our family of four. We are dropping snacks, water bottles, & toys on the floor ALL the time so having Catch Cover safety covers in place also makes a big difference.

Comment below — what are the most important fish house features for you? 🎣

Loved visiting The Florida Keys & Key West this winter & getting a taste of the food, the fishing, & fun things to do in...
03/02/2024

Loved visiting The Florida Keys & Key West this winter & getting a taste of the food, the fishing, & fun things to do in the Keys!

Girl of 10,000 Lakes Jenny Anderson's "Ultimate Guide to the Florida Keys" video takes you along on her recent adventure in the Florida Keys. She explores the entire island chain from Key Largo down to Key West - stopping to fish, eat, explore, experience, rest and relax. Watch it now on our free FloridaKeysTV streaming channel, available as an app or here at: https://bit.ly/Girlof10KLakesKeysGuide

Big sale happening at Tutts Bait And Tackle, friends! Low sales reported across the board for bait & tackle shops in MN ...
03/02/2024

Big sale happening at Tutts Bait And Tackle, friends! Low sales reported across the board for bait & tackle shops in MN — take advantage of sales & support your local shops. 👍

Weekend walleye roundup + a bonus perch. ➡️ We finally towed out the big wheelhouse aka the Hotdish for some ice camping...
30/01/2024

Weekend walleye roundup + a bonus perch. ➡️

We finally towed out the big wheelhouse aka the Hotdish for some ice camping. ⛺️ Swipe to see the rig & some fish pics. It feels GOOD to sleep on the hardwater again. We also pulled The Black Hole outdoors with our Ski-Doo & met up with & (who landed a 🐷👀). Hoping to do some ice camping in the Black Hole as well before the season is over!

What’s more your style — the snowmobile + portable flipover setup or the truck + big wheelhouse setup??

This   brought to you by our first walter out of The Black Hole outdoors. And I have the cutest catch, pic, & release bu...
24/01/2024

This brought to you by our first walter out of The Black Hole outdoors. And I have the cutest catch, pic, & release buddy there ever was. 🥹🐟

Super pumped to team up with the The Black Hole outdoors this season. This is the Sasquatch model, a portable hybrid fish house that's a cross between a flipover & a wheelhouse – perfect for early/late season. Haul it across the lake with an ATV, a side-by-side, or also new for us this winter — our Ski-Doo snowmobile ✨. More to come soon!

For more on our hardwater setup & to find inspo for outdoor, travel, & family adventures, follow along on Girl of 10,000 Lakes. 🌲🧡

Trading tropical & sunny for ➡️ sub-zero & sunny. At least it’s sunny! 🤷‍♀️🌴☃️ Back from our Caribbean cruise 🚢 & we are...
16/01/2024

Trading tropical & sunny for ➡️ sub-zero & sunny. At least it’s sunny! 🤷‍♀️🌴☃️ Back from our Caribbean cruise 🚢 & we are unpacking the swimsuits while also packing up the snowsuits for our next adventure. Anyone else all for embracing the polarity of hot balmy paradise & cold winter wonderland?

04/01/2024

ICYMI ❄️☃️

28/12/2023

Just eating my way through The Florida Keys & Key West. 🦀🦪🐟🌴 Save this post for your next trip to the Keys!

1) Stone Crab Claws, Key Largo Fisheries
2) King of the Jungle Roll, Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
3) SS Minnow Boat, Half Shell Raw Bar
4) Grouper Piccata, Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill Margaritaville Beach House Key West
5) Surf & Turf Benedict, Blue Heaven Key West
6) Whole Fried Snapper, Hungry Tarpon at Robbie's of Islamorada

Ok, gotta be honest. The weather in Minnesota & Wisconsin has been in limbo & it’s giving me the itch to head back down to the Keys where there’s sunshine, temps in the 70s, & 100 percent chance of delicious seafood. 😅

I have our FULL ITINERARY highlighting all of our Florida Keys lodging, meals, & activities on my blog! https://girlof10000lakes.com/2023/12/18/escaping-minnesotas-winter-blues-the-ultimate-florida-keys-getaway-guide/

Also check out my Florida Keys Travel Vlog on YouTube & be sure to hit like, subscribe, & all the things! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zxIOo46JD0

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Girl of 10,000 Lakes takes you to the Land of 10,000 Lakes and other whimsical places. My goal is to evoke inspiration and wonder through the beauty of the great outdoors. No matter your experience level, I encourage you to to take more detours, step outside your comfort zone, and try something new outdoors. There’s an adventurous spirit inside all of us.

Let’s explore the forest, the lake, the valleys, the mountains, the trails, the ocean, and everywhere in between. It can be as simple as walking along the shores of your hometown lake or camping beneath the stars in the Boundary Waters. The sky's the limit.

Learn more at www.girlof10000lakes.com.