Hambly Cabin
Moose Lake, Minnesota
Hambly Cabin
Moose Lake, Minnesota
MEET THE FAMILY
Richard & Josephine Hambly
Richard ("Dick") & June Hambly
Richard ("Dick") & June Hambly
Richard and Josephine Hambly purchased the raw land in 1929 as rumors of a golf course began to sweep the area. Richard and his oldest son constructed a small log cabin in 1929; and as luck would have it a 9-hole golf course opened that same year. The golf course did not have a putting green; instead you would place a piece of carpet unde
Richard and Josephine Hambly purchased the raw land in 1929 as rumors of a golf course began to sweep the area. Richard and his oldest son constructed a small log cabin in 1929; and as luck would have it a 9-hole golf course opened that same year. The golf course did not have a putting green; instead you would place a piece of carpet under the ball to hit. And with this, the start of the Hambly Family in Pine County begins. The picture above is Richard & Josephine with their children.
Richard ("Dick") & June Hambly
Richard ("Dick") & June Hambly
Richard ("Dick") & June Hambly
Dick (youngest son of Richard & Josephine Hambly) and June moved from Duluth to Moose Lake in 1952 to raise their 3 children, Richard, David and Susan. They hosted many family gatherings at the Hambly Cabin that included his 3 siblings; as well as June's sister. Dick retired from the Standard Oil Company in 1980 and June retired shortly t
Dick (youngest son of Richard & Josephine Hambly) and June moved from Duluth to Moose Lake in 1952 to raise their 3 children, Richard, David and Susan. They hosted many family gatherings at the Hambly Cabin that included his 3 siblings; as well as June's sister. Dick retired from the Standard Oil Company in 1980 and June retired shortly thereafter from the United States Post Office; and they purchased the cabin for $1 from Walter and Vivian Overmann (Dick's sister). They added on the large bedroom, living room and added the bathroom. No more outhouse!!! They spent 38 wonderful years living in the cabin full time and making memories.
John & Susan (Hambly) Powell
John & Susan (Hambly) Powell
John & Susan (Hambly) Powell
Susan (daughter of Dick & June Hambly) grew up in the town of Moose Lake and would spend weekends with her extended family at the cabin as a child. As she got older, Susan and her brother, David, managed to throw a quite few MLHS parties. John and Susan retired in 2019 and spend quite a bit of time catching up with friends and family whil
Susan (daughter of Dick & June Hambly) grew up in the town of Moose Lake and would spend weekends with her extended family at the cabin as a child. As she got older, Susan and her brother, David, managed to throw a quite few MLHS parties. John and Susan retired in 2019 and spend quite a bit of time catching up with friends and family while hosting chili dinner parties at the cabin. In true carpenter fashion, John has restored the cabin to its original state.
Casey Powell
John & Susan (Hambly) Powell
John & Susan (Hambly) Powell
Casey (daughter of John & Susan Powell) lives in Austin, Texas and enjoys her visits to the cabin with her family. Her favorite vacations as a child were the times she spent learning how to swim in Sand Lake, sliding down the slide on Moose Head Lake, buying popcorn from Mr. Macaulay's school bus and driving the old yellow pontoon around.
Casey (daughter of John & Susan Powell) lives in Austin, Texas and enjoys her visits to the cabin with her family. Her favorite vacations as a child were the times she spent learning how to swim in Sand Lake, sliding down the slide on Moose Head Lake, buying popcorn from Mr. Macaulay's school bus and driving the old yellow pontoon around. She actually prefers to visit the cabin in the heart of those terrible Minnesota winters as she enjoys skiing, ice fishing and playing board games (and WINNING) around the fireplace.
Cabin photo gallery
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Hambly Family Reunion
Hambly Family Reunion
Hambly Family Reunion
One of the many family reunions put together at the cabin; here everyone is gathered where the "entry way" now is.
The Next Generation
Hambly Family Reunion
Hambly Family Reunion
The Hambly family welcome the next generation to the cabin.
Summer Swimmer
Hambly Family Reunion
Summer Swimmer
Susan Hambly looking cute as ever as she perfects her swimming form. She would eventually swim all the way accross Sand Lake.
A Family Ages
A Family Ages
Summer Swimmer
The Hambly Family in later years at the Cabin.
Pipe Smoker
A Family Ages
Golf Champion
Dick Hambly lights up his pipe while enjoying a fire. Notice the window and wall behind the fireplace-- this picture was before the addition. (May 1977)
Golf Champion
A Family Ages
Golf Champion
June Hamply relaxing after (what I can imagine) was a tough day on the course. June won countless tournaments and awards during her career; but her favorite golf partner was always Dick. To this day, her 1971 Championship Flight can be found on the fireplace mantel.This picture is before the bedroom addition, as the door to the hallway is where the built in shelves are. (May 1977)
Frozen Tundra
Frozen Tundra
Frozen Tundra
John Powell taking ride accross the ice on the sled.
Swim Lessons
Frozen Tundra
Frozen Tundra
Casey Powell learning how to swim and gather the courage to jump off the dock. (Summer 1988)
Hambly's
Frozen Tundra
David's Skis
Susan Powell, Dick Hambly and June Hambly catching up in the living room in the addition. (Circa 20__)
David's Skis
David's Skis
David's Skis
John Powell hanging up David Hambly's skis that he got in high school (circa 1970) from his parents Dick and June Hambly.
Ice Fishing
David's Skis
Ice Fishing
Casey Powell, Ryan Wolf & Wade Wolf learning how to ice fish. (February 2022)
LOL
David's Skis
Ice Fishing
Several friends from around the area gather on the Lake Side Patio to enjoy dinner & laughter. (Summer 2022)
Lake Life
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Lake Life
Dick Hambly & family enjoying a hot summer day on Sand Lake.
Ice House
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Lake Life
June attempting to stay warm while catching some dinner for the family. I think the kids went to bed hungry this night.
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Dick and John in front of the cabin over the holiday season.
The Hike Out
The Good Captain
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Wade has the sled loaded up with the ice house, auger, heater, bait and poles ready to spend some time on the ice. (February 2023)
Northern Pike
The Good Captain
The Good Captain
Wade Wolf's first Northern Pike on Sand Lake (July 2023)
The Good Captain
The Good Captain
The Good Captain
Ryan Wolf anchored the pontoon boat and listens to the Moose Lake Golf Course's band on a Saturday night. (July 2023)
If You Build It
If You Build It
If You Build It
John & Wade competing against each other in a family game night battle (July 2023)
Fore
If You Build It
If You Build It
Getting in one last round on the final weekend the MLGC is open. Check out those colors! (October 2023)
PB
If You Build It
PB
10 minutes after he got to the cabin, Wade scored a Personal Best for Large Mouth Bass (October 2023)
Things to do around the area
Sand Lake Resort
Northwoods Recreational Rentals
Northwoods Recreational Rentals
A place to rent a boat for the week; or launch your own boat and drive it over to the Hambly Cabin.
Northwoods Recreational Rentals
Northwoods Recreational Rentals
Northwoods Recreational Rentals
The cabin is surrounded by tons of trails for your snowmobile or ATV, you can skip from town to town.
www.northwoodsrecreationalrentals.com
For hundreds of miles of trails, check out:
Moose Lake Golf Club
Northwoods Recreational Rentals
Moose Lake Golf Club
Rent clubs or bring your own! If golf is not your sport; you can relax on the patio and enjoy the weekend bands. Great place for drinks; and just a few steps from the Hambly Cabin.
TJs Corner Store
Route 61 Lounge & Bowling
Moose Lake Golf Club
Yall-- OMG. Every kind of bratwurst and cheese curd you can think of. A fan fovorite brat of ours is wild rice; or breakfast blend (egg, cheese & hashbrown); or even chicken, bacon and swiss stuffed. Then, stop off at Rob's Tavern for a frosty beer.
Route 61 Lounge & Bowling
Route 61 Lounge & Bowling
Route 61 Lounge & Bowling
Grab dinner, drinks and some rental shoes and enjoy the evening.
Duluth
Route 61 Lounge & Bowling
Route 61 Lounge & Bowling
My love affair with Duluth has been ongoing since I was a child. The antique shopping, the bars, the eats, the history, the views--- its a MUST VISIT. If you've never seen a great lake...