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Up North.  Much more than a place; it’s a state of mind.

Are we there yet?

Slow down.  There’s no speed limit, Up North.

Marvel at the magnificent pine trees.

Listen.  It’s quiet up here, but not so quiet.  The breeze

     in the trees; the birds; noises the woods make.

Watch a squirrel navigate from branch to branch on the

     tree-top superhighway.

Smile a little.  An eagle glides effortlessly over your head.

Breathe deep, really deep.  The woods have a smell all their

     own.  Fresh, sweet.  Let it fill you.

The loons are calling you to the lake.

Stroll out on the dock; the waves quietly lap along the

     shore.  Skip a rock across the water — three, four, plop!

     A motionless heron watches from his one-legged perch.

Feel the sun on your face, the sparkles on the water.

Sit back.  Put your feet up.  Notice the ripples on the lake

     — a fish jumped.

Feel a thrumming hummingbird whiz past your lawn chair.

Watch the clouds roll slowly by and the sky glow pink with

     the sunset.

Pull on your favorite sweatshirt, the soft comfy one that

     reminds you of the woods.

Set another log on the crackling campfire.  Hold your

     marshmallow stick down near the coals.  Puffy, toasted

     golden brown, a wisp of steam escaping: perfect!

Relax; let your shoulders sag.

Soon, you too will arrive, Up North.

copyright 2004, Julie Engle/Edgewild Resort

 

The Minnesota state bird is the ?

The Minnesota state butterfly is the ?

The Minnesota state drink is ?

The Minnesota state fish is the ?

The Minnesota state flower is the ?

The Minnesota state fruit is the ?

The Minnesota state gemstone is the ?

The Minnesota state grain is ?

The Minnesota state motto is ?

The Minnesota state muffin is ?

The Minnesota state mushroom is the ?

The Minnesota state sport is ?

The Minnesota state tree is ?

 

BIRD -Loon

BUTTERFLY – Monarch

DRINK – Milk

FISH – Walleye

FLOWER – Pink & White Lady Slipper (or Showy Lady Slipper)

FRUIT – Honeycrisp Apple

GEMSTONE – Lake Superior Agate

GRAIN – Wild Rice

MOTTO – L’etoile du Nord (translation – “Star of the North”)

MUSHROOM – Morel

SPORT – Ice Hockey

TREE – Norway (or Red) Pine

At Shing Wako Resort we treat smoking and vaping the same. No smoking or vaping inside your cabin – Please feel free to smoke or vape outdoors! We have some really nice ashtrays for your use and ask you not to toss cigarette or cigar butts on the grounds or in the lake. (Serious pollution for the lake.) And not so fun stooping over and picking up butts behind any guests who choose to toss them on the grounds. Thank you!

We appreciate erring on the side of caution, as there seems to be a fair amount of controversy on the topic of vaping; new as it is.

This is what we agree with at this time, “It’s not safe to use vape pens or e-cigarette devices around kids. The vapor from e-cigarettes has chemicals in it that can be harmful to kids. There’s another serious problem with e-smoking devices: Kids can get poisoned if they drink the liquid in nicotine delivery devices or refills.

There’s another serious problem with e-smoking devices: Kids can get poisoned if they drink the liquid in nicotine delivery devices or refills. Kids can even get sick if the liquid gets on their skin. Because the candy flavors in many vaping solutions appeal to kids, a child might drink enough liquid to get seriously ill or even die.

Your best approach is to leave all vaping supplies at home. That way you can’t accidentally put a device or refill where a child might find it. If you leave a device or cartridge in your bag by mistake, lock it away like you would cleaning products, knives, and other dangerous items.

Parents should always keep their e-cigs or vaping devices locked up. But as more and more people vape, there’s a chance kids might find the devices or refills.

Call your local poison center (1-800-222-1222) right away if you think a child has been exposed to e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine. Signs of nicotine poisoning include:

The child feels sick or is throwing up.
The child looks pale.
The child is sweating or drooling.
The child has the jitters, is shaky, and has a fast heartbeat.
In large enough amounts, nicotine liquid can cause kids to have seizures or pass out. If that happens, call 911 immediately.

Even adults can be poisoned from being in contact with too much nicotine liquid. As you use or refill your device, be sure not to get any solution on your skin. When it’s time to throw away a device or solution cartridge, follow the disposal instructions on the product label. That way nicotine solutions won’t end up where kids or pets can get them.”

Click HERE to view our Happy 4th of July Newsletter!

Hi! The following covers any power loading of boats, however my intention is to help keep our guests at Shing Wako Resort informed so they have a positive experience launching their boats at the public access on Lake Edward.

“Power loading”, can cause damage to launch ramps that may not be visible from the surface of the water. “Power loading” is a term used to describe using the motor to load and unload the boat onto and off the trailer. many of the state’s 3,000 public launch ramps were not designed to sustain the forces generated by today’s larger and more powerful boats or the practice of power loading. Propeller wash creates a significant force that can erode the lake-bed and create a large hole at the end of the ramp. Eroded material is often deposited beyond the ramp to create a mound, which can result in a barrier for launching and loading. Boats and equipment can incur damage if the boat or lower unit runs aground on the mound or if the trailer becomes stuck in the hole. In the worse cases, the end of the ramp could collapse, resulting in an unusable launch ramp. In low water conditions the mound created from propeller wash can obstruct launching and loading.

DNR crews have been busy rehabilitating damaged launch ramps statewide. Staff are repairing the holes and extending the ramps by adding additional concrete planks. When possible the mounds are leveled with excavation equipment. These launch ramp repairs are time consuming and expensive.

The DNR recognizes that some boaters are accustomed to power loading. However, it is preferable that boaters do not race their engines while on the boat ramp. Slightly more than idle speed should be all that is necessary to load and/or unload the boat. The best practice is for boaters to refrain from power loading and use the winch to load and unload their boat.

Power loading boats causes damage to launch ramps!

10 in possession if less than 22″

The new northern regulation limits took effect this spring. Lake Edward is in the north-central zone, the largest of three zones in the state.

Overpopulation of small pike was the reason the DNR requested the change. Anglers will be able to keep 10 northern pike. All from 22 to 26 inches must be released. No more than two pike taken by spearing follow the same rules except one pike may be between 22 and 26 inches and one longer than 26 inches.

The last DNR survey conducted on Lake Edward was 2014. The next scheduled survey is 2020. In 2014 3% of the northerns surveyed were 24″ or larger. The average size trapped were 17.1″ and 2.0 pounds.

May 24 – 29, 2018… what glorious weather. We had temperatures in the 90’s! Swimming and paddling were happening and all three of our pontoon boats were rented out – guests were busy all over the lake! At Shing Wako we don’t see this every year – especially when the ice just went out on Lake Edward May 4th this year.  Some areas the frost was still in the ground… Minnesota weather makes great conversation.  Guests were catching fish and one caught her first fish ever, actually two, both were Northern Pike. fun, fun, fun…

Click HERE to view our 2018 Fishing Opener Newsletter!

The service animal bill has been given final approval and sign by Governor Dayton.

CHAPTER 106—House File No. 3157

“NOTICE – Service Animals Welcome. It is illegal for a person to misrepresent an animal in that person’s possession as a service animal.”

Why does this affect resorts? We have had service animals at our resort. They are highly trained and we hardly notice they are with us. I have heard accounts where pets passed off as service animals have actually attacked service animals and the service animal is trained not to fight back and was badly injured.

There are also those grocery store incidents where service animals are trained to void at appropriate times and places. Pets being passed off as service dogs may be using your groceries to relieve themselves. Seriously.

I have a brother who is blind and find it disheartening to hear folks who simply want to take their pets on vacation with them would try to pass their pets off. There is a real need and laws for service dogs and their person, and we take this important job they do seriously. Hopefully the possible fine this new law may pass will discourage people who misrepresent their pets.

Well, I ordered new clothing for our store last week. Here are some samples to look at. We will have some ladies performance wear, that is longer in the back than the front and has thumb holes in the sleeve. What a comfy and flattering look! They come in black or pink.

The trail groomer went by the resort this morning! Lots of fresh snow and super snowmobiling!