Cutting through the cool smooth waters of a Northern lake, almost silently; the only sound is the slight splash of the oars. Around the next bend you might spot a butterfly, a loon, or even a moose. This canoe features a full three-dimensional, sculptural design, and even has a little bench.

Nothing beats relaxing out on a deck or by the side of a lake, watching the butterflies and lizards glide on by. This model took a fair amount of experimentation with the proportions and with the detail on the backrest.

This kind of shelter is open on one side and usually built of logs. It is ubiquitous in state parks in the northeastern United States. It I have fond memories of camping at them in the Adirondacks.