Frank Sander & Patricia Canelake have created The Knife River Annex. Knife River is a small fishing village along the scenic drive next to Lake Superior and located five miles from The Little Knife Sanctuary.

Knife River Annex features Patricia Canelake Painting & Printmaking Studios, The Knife River Marina & Beach. The house and studios are located next to Great!Lakes Candy Kitchen at 221 Scenic Highway.

The Marina & beach are open to the public for boating, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.