Today's fishing opener harkens back to the days when resorts were essentially Mom and Pop operations. "Modern Cabins" meant indoor plumbing, a rare feature. We found this photo from one of Dad's scrapbooks, from the 1950s, probably taken near Deerwood, Minnesota, based on the mileage information on the sign. (135 miles to St. Paul, etc.) Don't know the names of these two resort operators, but they were family friends. Mom? The sign promises that "The Best Fishing Is Right Here."
Youngsters please note: Nesbitt's was the brand of an orange-flavored soda pop.
