Whitewood Resort is the only resort left on Spirit Lake, located on the southern shore. In the past it has been known as "Dukes", "Allen's" and "Peeks", and has seen quite a few changes over the years. I moved to the resort with my family in 1971, and at that time, the large log cabin- refered to as "the lodge", still had a wood cook stove in the kitchen! Things are pretty different now with a modern kitchen, but we have tried to maintain that vintage vacation feeling where families get together to enjoy each other's companionship and some good outdoor fun. We have nine (9) self-housekeeping cabins, and many times over the summer they are filled with extended families. We have many guests that have been coming for 35 years or more.

Rob Doenges and I took over Whitewood resort 2 years ago when my Mom, Mavis McGuire, passed away. My Father, Mike McGuire, passed away in 2005, and Rob and I spent the summers at the resort helping out my Mom- and fell in love with the beautiful area, fantastic wildlife and great guests. 2011 marks the 40th year that the resort has been a family adventure, and we hope to add many more.

-Wanda Mcguire