Hardscrabble Lodge

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On the pages of these true bush flying stories, a floatplane races toward the shore and crashes in front of the lodge, Jake’s plane engine quits twice, a forest fire threatens Hardscrabble, a gale flies the plane minus a pilot, Jake searches for lost guests at night, firefighters are trapped between walls of flames and a boy must be airlifted after suffering a compound leg fracture.

January 19, 2018

A Reflection of Hardscrabble Lodge - Review By SEAPLANEMAGAZINE.COM

January 19, 2018/ Jake Morrel

A great review of Hardscrabble Lodge from SEAPLANEMAGAZINE.COM

September 29, 2017

Bush Pilot Envy - A Review By V. Paul Reynolds

September 29, 2017/ Jake Morrel

Jake Morrel is such a man. A high-time Maine bush flyer, who ran Hardscrabble Lodge at Spencer Lake with his wife, Beth, Morrell has a new book titled “Hardscrabble Lodge.” The book is full of true Maine bush flying stories. It is well done. I liked it a lot. You will, too.

September 29, 2017

Great Stories From A Maine Bush Pilot - A Review By George Smith

September 29, 2017/ Jake Morrel

Jake loved flying, and most of the stories feature his flying adventures and challenges. And yes, some were scary. Glad I wasn’t in the plane that time his engine quit – twice! His story of a trip to northern Quebec brought back my memories of fishing in that same region.

Testimonials

Readers share their testimonials after reading books by Maine Author Jake Morrel, including: "Hardscrabble Lodge - True Maine Bush Flying Stories", “Dick Folsom - Bush Pilot” and “Gary Dumond Remembers - Maine Warden Pilots”

Media + Reviews

Media coverage and reviews of books written by Maine author Jake Morrel. Including: Hardscrabble Lodge - True Maine Bush Flying Stories, Dick Folsom - Bush Pilot, and Gary Dumond Remembers - Maine Warden Pilots.