John and Mary Lou Blackwell homesteaded at Moose Lake in
1969. At that time there were few inhabitants in the area.
The obstacles seemed insurmountable at times, but they managed to educate sons Justin
and Sid (ages five and seven in 1969), cleared and cultivated land for hay for their
horses, cleared and graded an airstrip, and constructed log cabins and a lodge from timber
on the property.
From the beginning, they guided fishermen and hunters from their homestead. This
venture gradually developed into a fly-out lodge complete with float planes, boats on many
lakes, outpost camps, with guiding on primary rivers.
Mary Lou's ability to manage a lodge where hospitality and good food are first and
foremost, combined with John's and Justin's experience flying and guiding in this
beautiful area, are your assurance of a memorable vacation.
