Spring has been slow to arrive in Minnesota, but things are finally beginning to turn green. That means that summer is just around the corner and people will be heading to their lake homes. They’ll be getting their docks and boat lifts set in the water. You’ll see boats and jet skis being hauled up the highways. Summer in Minnesota is all about getting out on the lake.

Unfortunately, for some people, getting down the slope from the cabin or lake home to the shoreline can be a little treacherous.

The banks can be steep and slippery. Even with a few stepping stones, navigation can be a bit difficult.

Stone steps can make your traverse down to the beach much easier.



With some creative landscape design, they can be a beautiful addition to your property.

Another option, for creating that staircase down the slope, is to use landscape pavers and treated timbers, as shown here.

A landscape designer will be able to see possibilities that you may never of thought of, in regard to improving your trip down to the shoreline. Function and beauty can easily go hand in hand, when working with the right materials and a creative mind.