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Tips for Avoiding Sunburn While on a Boat

Back in the late 1990s, there was a famous essay entitled “Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young,” written by columnist Mary Schmich and published in the Chicago Tribune. It was a “hypothetical commencement speech,” the kind you’d hear at a high school or college graduation. Interestingly, the essay went “viral” via email and became known as the “Wear Sunscreen” speech. Baz Luhrmann turned it into a spoken word song called “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” and it was a hit. The song, too, got its name shortened. People refer to it as “The Sunscreen Song.”

Basically, the essay and song made many points of advice about how to live your life in order to make it a good one. The main point, though, was that the best advice was to “always wear sunscreen.”

Many people come to Burntwood Lake Lodge in Manitoba for fun fishing, hunting, and boating. With over 1000 miles of shoreline to explore nearby, Burntwood Lake Lodge is ideally located for people who want to “get away from it all” while still enjoying some of the comforts of home.

While at Burntwood, it’s not unusual to spend a lot of time on the water on a boat. And here’s some good advice: if you’re going to be out on the water for a while, and even if you have some shade, it’s always best to wear sunscreen. The last thing you want to get is sunburn where you turn so red that you look like a lobster.

Sunburns are awful. They hurt. There’s redness, of course, as well as swelling, inflammation, and sometimes blisters. If you get sunburnt often, you increase your risk for getting skin cancer.

So, if you’re going to spend time on the water on a boat in the Manitoba wilderness, slathering on/spraying on sunscreen to the exposed parts of your skin is the best way to avoid sunburn. Make sure you get your nose and the top parts of your ears. You’ll also want to cover your arms and legs and feet.

One other good tip for avoiding sunburn while on a boat is to wear a hat. Ideally, you should go for one that protects both your face and the back of your neck from the sun’s relentless rays. Meanwhile, a hat covers your scalp, too, which is a good thing. Even skin under hair can get burnt, so it makes sense to cover it up when possible.

With sunscreen and a hat, you’re making smart choices for your time on the water boating around Manitoba.

The Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

When we were kids, our parents always told us “fresh air is good for you” or “go outside and get some fresh air!” Sure, they were probably just trying to occupy us for a while, but as it turns out, spending time outside has now been scientifically proven to make you a healthier person.

According to the Huffington Post, spending time outside can make you physically healthier. Here are some reasons why: Huffington says that the University of Essex performed studies that proved that the color green makes exercise feel easier. Cyclists who were biking in front of a green image showed less “mood disturbances” than bikers in front of red and grey images. So, the grass and trees of the great outdoors can help your workouts feel less like work and more like fun.

If you like hiking, you should know that spending some of your time at high altitudes, like after climbing a mountain, can help you lose weight. The altitude can trigger your metabolism, and keep hunger cravings at bay, causing your body to burn more fat, faster.

Vitamin D, which you get from the sun, is endlessly good for you—we need vitamin D to keep our bones healthy, prevent inflammation, and support our immune systems. Occasional sun exposure sans sunscreen can actually be good for you—as long as it’s in small doses.

Plus, there’s the simple joy that we get from nature. Spending a few minutes surrounded by natural beauty can lift our spirits, keep our stress levels down, and even prevent depression and anxiety.

If any of these good side effects from spending time outside sound good to you, spend a weekend here at Burnt Lake Lodge. We offer guided fishing and hunting trips, and our grounds offer some great hiking options. Contact us today at 1-877-358-2259 to book your stay today.

The Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

Plus, there’s the simple joy that we get from nature. Spending a few minutes surrounded by natural beauty can lift our spirits, keep our stress levels down, and even prevent depression and anxiety.

New Year’s Resolutions for Hunters

It’s another New Year. Where has the time gone, right? It seems like only yesterday everyone was talking about the “new millennium.”

Burntwood Lake Lodge, the best fly-in fishing and hunting lodge in Manitoba, offers this list of New Year’s resolutions for hunters. Enjoy.

5) Explore an area you’ve never hunted before, like the Canadian wilderness in Manitoba. Burntwood’s location includes over 1,000 miles of shoreline, with weed beds, hidden reefs, and more for great fishing. Plus, the water attracts game– for great hunting.

4) This year, take a kid or two hunting. If they don’t start young, they might never know the thrill of the hunt. Indeed, many old-timers can remember their first hunt when their father or someone else took them out on the land, taught them how to hold a gun and fire it, etc. Kids today spend way too much time attached to their smartphones, iPads, and other computerized devices. This year, take a kid or two into the woods, looking for animals. It’ll be a memorable adventure for all involved.

3) Is this the year you renew your gym membership and actually go, several times a week? It could really help your hunting game if you’re more physically fit this year than last. The more weight you’re carrying around, the harder it is for you to physically accomplish what you want to do. As much as you like hearty meals, this year try “portion control,” cutting back on sweets and sugary drinks, and adjusting your lifestyle so you do more walking and less sitting around. Hunting is physical, so it’s important to train your body for the hunt.

2) Don’t get stagnant. Try something new in 2017. That means mixing it up a bit. If you’ve always hunted the same animal with the same gun year after year, make this year the year you go for something else. It’ll reinvigorate your mind.

1) Resolve to have more fun during the hunt this year! Too many hunters take themselves and their hunt so seriously and that’s bad. Will you make some mistakes out there? Probably. Do you have to mentally beat yourself up about them? No! Approach a hunt this year with a more carefree attitude, taking time to enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. Perhaps you could join up with other hunters and make a weekend or week of it, so you’re not alone. Have some campfires. Tell tall tales. Take a boat out fishing, throw a frisbee around, or go for a swim.

2017 is filled with infinite possibilities. Happy hunting.

Reasons to Plan a Fishing Trip With Burntwood Lake Lodge

Fishing is one the few outdoor activities that can be done 365 days per year. Fishing is great for outdoor enthusiasts, as it provides a distinct adrenaline rush, but is also quite relaxing as you escape from life’s craziness.

There are places to fish no matter where you live, but of course, some fishing spots are far more memorable than others. In addition, most anglers want to experience different challenges in their pursuit for different types of fish.

Burntwood Lake Lodge is renowned for being a special place to fish. Located in the hills of Manitoba, Canada, we are surrounded by one of the most gorgeous lakes where substantial amounts of fish are.

Manitoba is known for outdoor enthusiasts and boasts some of the best conditions for fishing. We have excellent conditions for Walleye fishing, as well as fishing for Northern Pike. We have scouted the best spots on the lake for fishing, especially weed beds and back bays.

Both species of fish, Walleye and Northern Pike, feed on just about anything and make for an excellent meal.

We cook what we fish right at our lodge, which is located just a few feet away from the lake.

There are also great lodging accommodations that are ideal for relaxing after a long day of fishing. Complete with a hot shower, plumbing and electricity, you will have the comforts of home. We supply three home cooked meals a day.

You don’t have to worry about bringing a boat as we have a fleet of boats available for fishing and offer both daytime and nighttime fishing.

There are a variety of fishing packages for you to choose from. If you need a personal guide along on the fishing excursion, we can arrange that for you for an additional price.

We supply most of what you need for an unforgettable fishing trip. Burntwood Lake Lodge has done all we can to make sure you fish successfully and leave feeling relaxed and wanting to come back again.

How To Choose A Hunting Guide

If you have yet to experience what it is like to hunt with a guide, you are missing out. A guide is not an expert who runs the show; a guide is a person who embarks on the experience of a hunt alongside you and shares his or her own tips and tricks, and puts you in the best position for success.

A hunting guide often has many years of experience and great advice to offer when you need it or request it. Usually guides are tied to a specific area where they have become very proficient in monitoring animal behavior and habitats. By sharing this knowledge with you, your chances of a successful hunt are greatly increased.

A good guide is not only someone who will take you to the best hunting spots, but he or she is also great company. A guide who is good at his or her job is one who won’t make the experience any less thrilling. Hunting can be an all-day event and the last thing you want is to be stuck with someone who does not engage in conversation.

One of the best ways to find the right hunting guide for you is word of mouth. By asking around, you will get advice on who is good and who is not. Personal opinions are a surefire way to narrow down selections and you can also ask about lodging accommodations, prices, equipment offered and so on.

Lastly, do some interviewing yourself. While it is a good idea to get perspective from other people, you will want to actually speak to the guide ahead of time. This will avoid any awkwardness and you will be able to ask questions before hunting day arrives.

Burntwood Lake Lodge has several friendly, professional, and experienced guides who have already geared up for a great season. To get in touch with one of our guides, feel free to contact us at any time.

The Importance of Getting Fresh Air

Some industrial cities are so polluted that you’ll have a hard time finding fresh air there. Then there’s the infamous “sick building syndrome,” whereas office workers get headaches and have all sorts of respiratory problems because the building they work in is so poorly ventilated.

Getting fresh air into your lungs is important for your overall health and well-being.

Most people spend the majority of their time indoors these days, staring at computer and TV screens. This is not good. Think about our ancestors– they spent the majority of their time outdoors, didn’t they? Now think back to your childhood. Most likely, you spent a lot more time outdoors than you do now, doing things like walking in the woods, swimming in pools, going for bike rides and picking flowers for your mom.

Fresh air is good for you and your body. When you’re surrounded by nature, far from industrial waste, you’re able to breathe in fresh air which helps boost your immune system and reduce your stress levels. At places like Burntwood Lake Lodge in Manitoba, you’re surrounded by trees and water. It smells good in the wilderness and makes people feel calmer and happier than being stuck in highway traffic in the big city– no wonder several companies make a “fresh air scent” spray.

Think about the last time you were away from the polluted city. Imagine the trees, bushes, flowers, walking paths, streams, rivers, and lakes. Didn’t nature make you feel more relaxed? Didn’t you want to take big bucketful gasps for all that fresh air to fill your lungs?

Simply put, spending time in the fresh air, outdoors, energizes us. Being in nature is good for the soul.

Burntwood Lake Lodge is a Canadian getaway where you can enjoy lots of fresh air. It’s also home to some of Canada’s best hunting and fishing areas. As a fly-in resort, Burntwood Lake Lodge is nice and remote– all the better for fresh air fun!

The Best Ways to Cook Fish

People who come to Burntwood Lake Lodge in Manitoba love to catch Walleye and Trophy Pike, among other fish.

To cook Walleye, get a large skillet and warm it up over medium-high heat. Heat up some butter and vegetable oil in the skillet. Them, take your Walleye fillets and place them in the pan, cooking until they’re golden brown on both sides. The fish should flake easily with a fork after 3 to 4 minutes per side.

If you want to bake Walleye fillets, dip them into a beaten egg. Then take them and press them into your bread crumb mixture. Place the fillets on a baking sheet and put them in the oven for about 20 minutes at a temperature that’ll properly cook them. A variation on this would be to heat the oven to 500 degrees (260 C) and place fillets skin-side-down, covered with butter, in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle lemon pepper and basil on top. At this heat, it’ll take about 7 minutes before the fish is opaque and easily flakes with a fork, ready to eat.

Frying Walleye takes no more than four minutes at 375 degrees. You can use vegetable, peanut or canola oil to deep fry them.

As for Trophy Pike, while most people like to show them off to friends rather than cook and eat them, it’s possible to prepare them for a meal– yes they have a lot of bones, but no, they’re not inedible.

Consider roasting Pike in the oven. You can make an insertion from the anal fin to its head and then remove/discard the innards. Rinse what’s left under cold water and make four diagonal cuts through the skin on its uppermost flank in order to allow sauce to penetrate. Using a baking tray with peeled white onion and lemon to form a bed for the Pike, lay the fish on top. Pre-heat your oven to 375F/190C. Next, your sauce can be made from two ounces of melted butter, the juice from half a lemon, a tablespoon of chopped parsley, and a grated garlic clove. Heat and pour this sauce over the Pike. Cover the baking tray with aluminum foil and let it bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. The Pike is fully cooked when you can insert a skewer into the thickest part of its body with little resistance.