Dan Houglum Interview

In an interview conducted on August 7, 1997, Jim Svobodny speaks with Dan Hoglem, an 87-year-old resident of Long Lost Lake, about his experiences and memories of the area. Dan recalls his first visit to Long Lost Lake in 1941 for hunting, sharing anecdotes about the local logging operations and the origins of the lake's name, which he says is tied to a tragic incident involving a trapper. He discusses the development of the area, including the construction of cabins and the challenges of accessing the lake before modern roads. Dan also reflects on the changes over the years, including the decline in fishing and the impact of his health on his decision to leave the lake in 1979. The interview serves as a valuable historical record for the Long Lost Lake Association, preserving the stories of early residents and the evolution of the community.