Once upon a time, the words “log cabin in the woods” brought to mind a rustic getaway built from rough-hewn logs, with a fireplace inside and an outhouse in the back. But now that rustic chic has gone ...

A few weeks back, we chopped up a few of the grandest log cabins currently for sale across the country. Those luxury cabins (or log homes) gave us a snapshot of the most awesome of American ...

Think of "log cabins" and you likely imagine winter wonderland fairytale villages in the Swiss Alps. Or, perhaps you think of the cozy chalets and horse-drawn carriages of a classic Swiss town.

We find their likenesses stitched into samplers, printed on maple syrup labels and adorning the covers of catalogs. Could it be that log cabins embody the pioneer spirit of America? Or do they simply ...