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Hok-Si-La Park final stop of WLP 2020 season!

8/17/2020

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​The final Wednesday evening gathering of Walking Lake Pepin 2020 walkers happened August 12 at Hok-Si-La Park.  22 WLP participants went for a hike, were awarded prizes and connected with Frank Lupton via Zoom. Frank is one of the original organizers of WLP and a life-long walking enthusiast who could not participate in 2020 due to move to Rochester to a facility with Covid 19 quarantine restrictions.
A ZOOM internet connection allowed Frank to participate in the evening’s celebration of WLP and visit with many of the friends he has been walking with for years.  Jayden, a special  friend, was able to show Frank via ZOOM how he could still do the Monkey Fist rope trip that Frank had taught him in one attempt. It brought great applause.
After the group hike, drawings were held with Lake City Chamber Bucks (LCCB) given as the prizes. Ten lucky winners of $10 of LC Chamber Bucks were drawn from those participants who attended the weekly Wednesday evening group walks. Over the 10 week WLP challenge 48 individuals participated in the weekly group walks.
As in previous years a drawing was held for those who recorded their minutes of walking during the 10 week event and turned in their walking log sheets. Sandy Bendickson, Chris McDevitt and Kathy Kruger each won $20 in LC Chamber Bucks.
A BINGO game was part of the 2020 WLP challenge encouraging “Walk Local, Shop Local” as the 2020 WLP theme. Those participants who managed to score a BINGO by purchasing services, food and merchandise from local business on the BINGO card were eligible for a drawing for LCCB.  La Donna Severson and Deb Matson were the lucky winners of $25 of LCCB.
One of the WLP walkers, Jean Harris, was able to purchase from all the local businesses on the BINGO card achieving a “cover all” BINGO.  Jean was the winner of gifts cards from several of the businesses.  Thanks to Huettl’s Meats, Treats and Treasures, Lake Pepin Floral and Gifts, Lavender Lane, Kennedy Drug by Sterling and Lake City Appliance and Video for making donations for the “cover all” BINGO prize.
The WLP event was awarded a grant from Operation Round Up sponsored by the People’s Energy Coop to use for funding of this year’s prizes.  In addition a special thank you to Jim and Ann Schreck for their monetary support of the WLP Challenge.
Appreciation is also extended to Kathy Kruger, Lorry Wendland, Lois Borner, Dennis Robertson, Wally Siewert, Paul and Sara Fried and Bill and Linda Flies for being our hosts and guides for the WLP weekly walks this summer.
2020 Walking Lake Pepin organizers thank all the enthusiastic walkers who participated and enjoyed the good weather, fellowship and the benefits of being physically active in spite of COVID 19. 
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July 29; WLP Group walk at Catholic Work Farm

7/20/2020

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​The WLP group walk on July 29 will be at the Catholic Worker Farm, a faith based farming community that works to build a land and craft-based economy with sustainable and socially just agricultural practices, located 5 miles from Lake City on Goodhue County 5. Walkers who want to participate and see the farm should meet at the Lake City Care Center Parking lot at 6:15 to be led out to the farm.
 
The group will  hear from one of the farm leaders about the mission and activities that take place there. There will be an opportunity for a walk in the farm prairie as well.  Water, bug repellent and walking poles are recommended.  Masks should be worn if social distancing is not possible.  Check the WLP Facebook page and website, walkinglakepepin.com for updates or call Patty Svien 345-4383 with questions. 

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Rattlesnake Bluff hike in Frontenac State Park up next.

7/16/2020

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Wednesday, July 22, the WLP group walk will tackle the Rattlesnake Bluff Train in Frontenac Start Park.  The trail is  across a prairie grass meadow and ends at the edge of the bluff overlooking Wacouta and the Mississippi River looking north toward Red Wing.  The trail is mowed but terrain is uneven so good shoes and walking poles are recommended.  The walk is approximately 2 miles out and back with one small hill.  To get to the site the group will gather at 6 PM, note earlier time, at the Express 61 gas station in Frontenac parking by the sign that shows the gas price.  We will car pool, hopefully 4 to a car, and drive to the trailhead in a group.  Masks in the car will be required.  Wally Seiwert, retired Frontenac State Park maintenance manager will be our guide.  If the weather is not good, too hot, windy or raining we will postpone the walk.  Hope to see many of you join in.  This is a new trail, one that we have never tried in the 12 years of WLP. 
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How's Your BINGO ???

7/16/2020

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This is what my (Patty Svien) BINGO card looks like. I have visited and purchased something from each of these businesses with an X since the start of Walking Lake Pepin in June. I have 3 possibilities for BINGO with 3 more stops. Wondering how many of you out there are using the BINGO card. If you see this post on Facebook and are playing BINGO please "like" the post so I have an idea how many are participating. If you are not on Facebook please email at walkinglakepepin@gmail.com and let me know if you are playing BINGO. 

At the Finale event in August if you hand in your BINGO card with at least one BINGO you will be eligible for a drawing for $25 of LC Chamber Bucks. Two awards will be given. If you want to start now and need a BINGO card you can download one from the website walkinglakepepin.com (on the sign up page) or email me at walkinglakepepin@gmail.com and I will send you one. There is still 4 weeks to the Finale.

                                                     Remember:  WALK LOCAL and SHOP LOCAL
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Weekly group walks continue on a variety of local trails.

7/5/2020

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June 17 walkers hiked to Sand Point to the shore of Lake Pepin and on June 24 the group walked alone South Oak Street to explore the historic homes of Lake City.  July 1 the group walked on a trail that was new to WLP, The Rattlesnake Bluff Trail in Wacouta Township.  July 8th there will be no group walk but the group will meet on July 15th by the Wave Fountain at Ohuta Park at 6:30 for a walk along the local Heritage Tree Trail led by Denny Robertson who developed the trail. All are welcome to attend. Follow Walking Lake Pepin on Facebook for updates. 

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June 10 WLP Group Walk, Historical Old Frontenac

6/7/2020

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​The second group walk of the season is next Wednesday June 10 at 6:30.  Walkers will meet in Old Frontenac and park on Wells street just off Garrard Ave (Wabasha County 2).   Social distancing and/or mask use will be requested during the walk. 
Lorry Wendland, author of two books, 19th Century Frontenac, MN, The Rest of the Story and Genealogy of a Village-Frontenac, MN about the founding and history of Old Frontenac will join the group.  
Lorry will give a tour unlike any other sharing her deep knowledge of all the “firsts” of Frontenac including the first homes, boarding houses, churches, hotel and the first people to settle the area. Her books will be available for purchase. 
Please continue to watch the Walking Lake Pepin Facebook page and website, walkinlakepepin.com for updates.  Cancellations of group walk of due to weather will be announced on the Facebook page.  Questions, contact, Patty Svien 345-4383. 

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WLP; Walk Local, Shop Local starts May 31. Sign up now.

6/1/2020

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​There is still time to sign up for the 13th season of “Walking Lake Pepin” (WLP). This community walking challenge invites Lake City residents to sign up and commit to starting or increasing their level of moderate physical activity to improve fitness and “active living”.
Registration and details about the challenge continues at Treats and Treasures on Washington St or online at walkinglakepepin.org.
This year’s slogan is “Walk Local, Shop Local”. With Hwy 61 construction limiting access by car to many areas of Lake City, walkers are encouraged to park their cars and walk instead of driving when they do errands, visit friends in town or go to church or events.
WLP also wants to encourage walks and all community members to “Shop Local” and support all local businesses during this time of road construction and Covid-19 restrictions.
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Walkers are invited to participate in a “WLP BINGO game”. Organizers of WLP have made a BINGO card that lists our local restaurants and service businesses. As you purchase items from these establishments you can cross their name off the BINGO card and try and get score a BINGO; across, down or diagonal. Save your receipts and turn the BINGO card in at the end of the WLP challenge and you will be eligible for a drawing for Lake City Chamber Bucks. BINGO cards are available at Treats and Treasure and the WLP website.

The first group walk of the season will occur on Wednesday June 3 at 6:30 pm. Anyone wishing to join in the walks is welcome whether they have signed up or not for the WLP season.
The group will meet June 3 at the south end of Roschen Park at the picnic shelter.
The group will walk to and from the DNR building ( 1.5 miles) or the Lake City Sportsman’s Club (2.2 miles), participants can chose how far they want to walk. Discussion on how to assess safe walking intensity will be shared before the walk.
MN guidelines for Covid 19 will be followed including; social distancing, mask use and walking in groups less than 10.

If weather is threatening the walk will be cancelled. Watch the Walking Lake Pepin Facebook page for cancellation announcements.
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Walk Local, Shop Local... 2020 Walking Lake Pepin theme.

5/21/2020

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Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) is happening in 2020 in spite of this year's Hwy 61 reconstruction and the challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic. 

It you have been out walking you must have noticed that the Lake City streets are filled with more walkers than ever before.  I have also seen more folks biking 
 in the past few weeks. 

Due to the need to stay at home and the shutting down of exercise facilities it is good to see people out being physically active (which is allowed) to maintain their physical health and manage their mental health.

Another goal of this year's event is to encourage support of our local businesses who have followed pandemic guidelines by either limiting their services or shutting their doors. We are hoping WLP participants will embrace this year's theme and support Lake City businesses by shopping local and participating in the WLP BINGO game. 
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Walking Lake Pepin's 10 week event will start May 31 and continue until August 8th. 
The event will be pretty similar to previous year's with registration, use of log sheets to record minutes of moderate physical activity and weekly group walks.  As mentioned above we have added a BINGO game (see sign up page for details) and will be following Minnesota Covid 19 guidelines.   

All residents are invited to participate in Walking Lake Pepin.  Registration is encouraged but if you don't you can still walk independently and participate in our weekly group walks.

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Walking Lake Pepin visits Old Frontenac

8/17/2019

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​It was a glorious evening as the Walking Lake Pepin group gathered in Old Frontenac to walk and learn about the history of this special community.
Jim Schreck narrated the walk telling the group how Old Frontenac was settled starting with the Native Americans to the French and Spanish fur traders to James Wells and finally to Evert Vestervelt and the Garrard family, who in the 1850's really put time and resources into developing what is now Old Frontenac. The WLP group is pictured at The Winona Cottage, built in 1889, which was built on Garrard Avenue between Faribault and Sumner Streets by Israel Garrard as a wedding present to his son George and wife Virginia. A mortar less stone wall is constructed by teams of Native Americans led by tribal elder Little John.
The group also walked down to the site of the Lakeside Hotel (1867) the first resort hotel in the Upper Midwest which established Frontenac as a key resort area serving Mississippi River travelers. The hotel site and building eventually was turned into a Methodist Bible Camp and is now a site of restored single family dwellings.
Thanks to Jim for doing such a fabulous job with recalling the rich history of this idyllic place. (Rumor has it Jim is starting an Old Frontenac weekend tour business with a Food Truck on the weekends) JUST KIDDING!
The WLP group was encouraged to take part in the 160th Anniversary celebration of Old Frontenac scheduled for Sept 21 and 22, 2019. Check out this website to find out more information about the schedule of events,
http://www.frontenac160.com/index.html 
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Walk at Manawa Prairie Farm; Sustaining Healthy Soils

8/1/2019

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​Our host last night, Dag Knutson, gave an enlightening slide show and narrative about healthy soils and the consequences that we, our children and grandchildren will be facing unless we change the way we care for our soils. He also handed out the newsletter that he puts out twice a year. Please not in the title space that he dedicated this newsletter to the Walking Lake Pepin group. Copies of the newsletter will be available at our walk next week if anyone wants to have one. We had 25 walkers last night. A slip for the door prize drawing will be entered in the box for each of you.
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    I'm Patty Svien and I started Walking Lake Pepin as a part of my Graduate studies in 2008.  This is the 13th year that our grassroots committee has promoted this event to raise awareness of the health benefits of walking.  We hope you join us again this year or sign up for the first time and enjoy the beautiful surrounding of Lake City as you commit to Active Living and a healthy lifestyle.

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