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June 28, 1955 Filed Nov. 16, 1953 R. H. CARLSTRAND ETAL WIND TUNNEL MODEL SUPPORT MECHANISM- 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 June' 28, 1955 R. H. CARLSTRAND ETAL WIND TUNNEL MODEL SUPPORT MECHANISM Filed Nov. 16, 1955 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 June 28, 1955 R. H. CARLSTRAND ETAL 2,711,648
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40 rad/tang) Meir 74/9/11 i/r 5, 44 Zen/am WIND TUNNEL MODEL SUPPORT MECHANISM Ralph H. Carlstrand, Los Angeles, Calif., Charles M. Howard, Shelbyville, Tenn., and William H. Gayman, Burbank, Calif., assignors to Northrop Aircraft, Inc., Hawthorne, Calif, a corporation of California Application November 16, 1953, Serial No. 392,215
12 Claims. (Cl. 73147) My invention relates to support mechanisms and more particularly to a flutter model support mechanism which can effectively and accurately simulate flutter and vibrational reactions on an airplane.
Models presently used for testing flutter and vibrational elfects on the wings, fuselage, etc. have proved inadequate in so far as obtaining the degree of accuracy required in the design of high-speed aircraft. Their prime disadvantage is that movement of the wing is constrained to rotary motion so that the wing when tested in a wind tunnel swings as a pendulum. This pendulum efi'ect causes the wing to have a certain potential energy at the end of each swing which when coupled with the flutter or vibrational forces being impressed thereon results in mode shapes of the wing which do not represent the true shapes which the wing would assume under actual flight. The reason for this is in the fact that during flight the wing and fuselage have motion of translation, i. e., upward and downward motion, as well as rotary motion. Present day attempts to obtain accurate test data from wind tunnel experiments by subtracting out the error resulting from the pendulum effect or by ignoring it have proved to be laborious and inaccurate.
Another disadvantage encountered in use of the present day models is the improper simulation of the spanwise distribution of lift and the angle of attack. This results from the fact that the root of the wing is precluded from any motion of translation.
By virtue of my invention it is now possible to give a more representative picture of actual flight conditions. transmitted to the wing and fuselage imparting the pure or true mode shapes to them which in turn results in more accurate test data. Generally, my invention utilizes a straight link or Watts linkage to impart a translatory as well as rotary motion to the parts under test. Fuselage stiffness is properly simulated by using an ear shaped holding member and a retaining spool for securing the wing spar. In addition, greater accuracy has been obtained by virtue of simulating the mass-moment of inertia of the fuselage properly.
Another advantage of my invention is the great time saving which occurs by eliminating the necessity of subtracting out the error due to the pendulum effect of present day flutter test mechanisms.
An added feature of my invention is a new and novel method of attaching the wing shell panels. By this method it is possible to get the most representative effect of the flutter on the wing. Another improved feature is a means for adjusting the wing so that it may be subjected to any desired angle of attack.
It is therefore a general object of my invention to provida a flutter model support mechanism effective to render accurate test data in regard to flutter and vibrational effects upon various component parts of an airplane.
A more specific object of my invention is to provide a flutter model support mechanism which is designed to Translatory motion as well as rotary motion is nited rates Patent "ice permit flutter and vibrational excitation imparted to aircraft components, such as the wings, fuselage, etc. to be transmitted as motion of translation or rotary motion whichever is the case.
Another object of my invention is to eliminate the pendulum effect imparted to aircraft wings during flutter tests in wind tunnels.
A further object of my invention is to provide a means for giving an accurate representation of the effect on aircraft wings of flutter and vibration in regard to spanwise lift distribution and angle of attack.
Still another object of my invention is to provide a new and novel means of securing the shell panels to the wing spar, thus eliminating drilling holes in the structure with the concomitant alteration of the moment of inertia.
Other objects and uses will manifest themselves from the subsequent disclosure and drawings forming part of the specification wherein:
Figure 1 is a front elevation of my invention as it appears in a wind tunnel broken away to show the model support mechanism in toto.
Figure 2 is an exploded view of a portion of the support mechanism.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the mechanism along line 33 of Figure 2.
Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary section of the hand lever assembly at arrow A of Figure 2.
Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the intercostals of the shell panels at arrow B of Figure 1.
Figure 6 is a comparative curve showing deflection versus spar length when using the novel shell clamp.
For a detailed description of my invention, reference is had to the drawings wherein a support frame 1 having four inwardly projecting hinges 2, is used to support the flutter model support 3 against the ceiling of a wind tunnel 4 in which the particular aircraft component is to be tested. An opening 5 is provided in the wind tunnel ceiling 6 so that the frame 1 may be bolted thereto by bolts 7. A support pan 10 of box-like configuration is fabricated with its top plate 11 of larger dimensions than that of its sides 12, said sides terminating in a flange section 13 to enable another plate to be secured to it. Two trunnion blocks 14, Figure 2, having tapped holes 15 and 16 respectively are secured to the underneath surface of the support pan 10. The pan 10 is also provided with a centrally located aperture 17, Fig. 3. Seated on the upper surface 20 of the pan 10 is a spool casing 21 which is bolted to the pan 10 around aperture 17. Releasably fastened to the casing 21 is a retaining plate 22 for holding the component part under test analysls.
Where the aerodynamic characteristics of a wing are under consideration a Wing spar 23 partially of rectangular cross-section 24 and partially of an I-bearn crosssection 25 is utilized. The retaining plate 22 is formed with a slot 26 of substantially the same configuration as the spar 23. Disposed around the spool casing 21 is a spool bearing yoke 27 having yoke supporting arms 30 and base retaining plates 31 for retaining the easing 21 within the yoke 27. Aflixed to the side of the yoke 27 is a bracket member 32 which supports a handcrank gear assembly 33, essentially a worm and rack arrangement which is secured to the support pan 10. This in turn enables the support pan 10, the spool casing 21 and all other parts to which they are secured to be rotated by the hand crank 35 approximately 6 to 10 degrees, thus altering the angle of attack to that extent as will be seen from the subsequent paragraphs. Bolted to the underneath side 36 of the top plate of the support pan 10 is the top seal plate 37 which is nearly the size of the inner dimensions of the support frame 1. Taken into account in determining the size of the seal plate 37 is the amount of translation and rotation within the frame 1 to which the plate 37 will be subjected during testing. The plate 37 may be two elongated aluminum strips with a honeycomb material between them and is seated within the base of the frame 1 effective to translate with respect thereto. The sides 12 and flange section 13 of the support pan extend downwardly from the frame base and slightly into the wind tunnel 4. A bottom seal plate 41 of similar composition to that of the top plate 37 is bolted to the flange section 13 and forms the ceiling of the tunnel 4 to replace the portion that was cut out for the frame 1.
A spar-clamp 42 into which a set of roller bearings 43 are seated is secured to the support pan 10 by passing a rod (not shown) having a tight fit with the bearings 43 through the trunnion blocks 14 and securing the rod to the blocks 14 in any conventional manner. Affixed to the clamp 42 are flanges 45 for holding a rotatable member 46 which rolls within the aperture 47 of a faring or simulated fuselage 50, the faring being secured to the bottom seal plate 41.. The solid section 24 of the spar 23 is formed with two through bores 51 and 52, and a tapped hole 53 into which a lug 54 is threadably engaged. The spar 23 is extended through 2 the clamp 42 so that two holes 55 and 56 in the clamp 42 are aligned with those of the spar 23 and then they are clamped together by bolts passing through the aligned holes. At the upper end 57 of the clamp 42 two tapped holes 58 and 59 enable the clamp 42 to be secured to i the retaining plate 22 by two threaded bolts 60 and 61. The spool bearing yoke 27 is supported and constrained to straight line motion by means of a Watts type linkage which comprises four magnesium links 62 hinged at one end to the frame hinges 2 and at the other end to two aluminum links 63. These latter links 63 are secured to the yoke arms 30 by a shaft 64 seated in self-aligning ball bearings 65 which are fitted in the bores of the aluminum links 63 for freedom of movement. Rigidly attached to the top of the support frame 1 is an A-frame 66 having a cable-tension spring assembly 67 suspended from the top bar 70 of the A- frame 66 and translatable by means of a hand lever 71. Two stop plates '72 having rubber stoppers (not shown) afiixed thereto flank the spool bearing yoke 27 and are supported on a plurality of rods 73. Dummy plates '74 are added where the tested plane is a heavier one than that for which the model support mechanism 3 was designed. The rods 73 are fastened against flange plates 75 secured to the support frame 1 and the crossbar 76 of the A-frame. The stop plates 72 may be positioned mechanically, by a lever 78, or manually, their position being dependent on the translational limits of the yoke 27.
For convenience of testing, the scale model wing is composed of numerous shell panels 77 which are individually clamped on to the spar 23. The shell panels 77 are fabricated with intercostals 80 which enable a shell clamp 81 to be positioned against the wing spar 23 with minimum contact of the clamp 81 with the spar 23. This enables the wing spar 23 to bend during test to approximately the same extent to which it would under conditions of flight. Where the spar 23 is clamped with more than a small amount of the metal in contact with the clamp 81 the curvature experienced '2 is inaccurate. Figure 6 illustrates this, curve (a) being the desirable curve, curve (12) illustrating the condition of too great a contact of spar 23 and clamp 81. The mass properties of the wing 82 are simulated by fixing dummy lead weights '83 to the shell 77 and to the shell clamp 81. The aforementioned method 'of attaching the shell panels 77 to the spar 23 eliminates the necessity of putting points of stress concentration,
. such as holes, in the l-beam portion 25 of the spar 23,
thus rendering a truer aerodynamic picture. Where aircraft components other than wing and fuselage assemblies are to be tested, the flutter model support may be adapted accordingly to test them. The spar-clamp 42 can be substituted with another clamping member capable of securing the part to be tested.
The operation of my invention in view of the structural recitation follows. 'Where it is desired to test the flutter and vibrational characteristics of a wing-fuselage assembly, tests may be run on the inventive mechanism wherein the wing 82 may be constrained to rolling motion, motion of translation, or both types of motion simultaneously. The wing 82 is positioned by the hand lever 35 so that the angle of attack is zero.
For rolling motion only the threaded bolts 60 and 61 and the retaining plate 22 are removed, and the stop plates 72 positioned against the spool bearing yoke 27. The air stream in the wind tunnel 4 is thus able to rock the wing 82 within the limits of the spool casing 21. Translatory motion is obtained by securing the retaining plate 22 around the spar 23 and onto the easing 21 and tightening the threaded bolts 60 and 61 into their mating holes 58 and 59. This constrains the spar 23 to lateral motion only, the limit of such movement being determined by the position of the stop plates 72. Both translatory and rolling motion are possible if the retaining plate 22 remains secured to the casing 21 and the threaded bolts 60 and 61 are removed, the rolling motion being confined within the slot 26 fabricated in the retaining plate 22. When both the plate 22 and the threaded bolts 69 and 61 are secured and the stop plates 72 positioned against the yoke 27, the wing 82 is rigid and its bending characteristics as a cantilever beam may be analyzed.
in order to prevent any damaging experimental effects from the air flowing inthe tunnel and yet providing seal plates which would be freely flowing, the seal plates 37 and 41 and the support pan 10 are so constructed as to greatly minimize the air eifect on the spool bearing yoke 27, etc. The air flowing upward through the bottom seal plate 41 must detour around the support pan 10 and then alter direction once again when the air flows over the top seal plate 37. Similarly air flowing in at the faring 50 must first flow between the outer faring skin 84 and the rotatable member 46 and then reverse direction and flow between the inner faring skin 85 and the member 46. In both cases the force of the air is greatly diminished before it reaches the component parts above the support frame 1.
As the wing 82 is being translated, the Watts linkage constrains the yoke 27 to straight line motion until its progress is prevented by the stop plates 72. The weight of the simulated wing 82 is taken up in the spring-cable assembly 67 connected to the spar lug 54 which assembly 67 is free to elongate as the yoke 27 is translated across the frame 1.
While in order to comply with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific as to structural features, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the specific features shown, but that the means and construction herein disclosed comprises a preferred form of putting the invention into effect, and the invention is therefore claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the legitimate and valid scope of the appended claims.
What is claimed is:
l. A flutter support mechanism for testing flutter and vibrational characteristics of a scale model aircraft component in a wind tunnel comprising: a support frame releasably secured to the ceiling of said tunnel and forming a part thereof; a plurality of links pivotally connected to said frame at one end thereof; a plurality of connecting links joined at either end thereof to the other end of said plurality of links; a spool bearing yoke pivotally connected to said connecting links, the interaction of said plurality of links and said connecting links being effective to constrain said yoke to straight line motion; a spool bearing casing disposed within said yoke and retained therein; a support pan having a central aperture therein and trunnion blocks disposed on either side of said aperture, said pan affixed to the base of said casing so that the respective apertures are in substantial alignment; an upper seal plate fixed to said support pan and resting within said frame; a lower seal plate fixed to said support pan and resting outside said frame, said seal plates effective to both substantially break down the air flow passing over said links and to translate with respect to said support frame; and clamping means for holding said aircraft component, said means pivotally secured to said trunnion means.
2. A flutter support mechanism in accordance with claim 1 further characterized by constraining means releasably secured to said spool casing effective to prevent rotation of said aircraft component.
3. A flutter support mechanism in accordance with claim 1 further characterized in that said spool bearing casing is secured at its base to said support pan, the spool bearing yoke is disposed about said casing and effective to retain said casing therein, and said connecting links are attached to said spool bearing yoke so that said yoke is constrained to motion of translation by virtue of the 1..
interaction of said connecting and plurality of links.
4. A flutter support mechanism for testing flutter and vibrational characteristics of a scale model aircraft and component in a wind tunnel comprising: a support frame having a plurality of frame hinges secured within a ceiling cavity of said wind tunnel and to that extent forming the ceiling of said tunnel; a plurality of links pivotally secured at one end to said frame hinges; a plurality of connecting links attached at either end to said pivotal links; a spool bearing yoke pivotally connected to said connecting links in such fashion that movement of said yoke is constrained to straight line motion; a spool bearing casing placed within said yoke and retained therein; a retaining plate having an aperture therein releasably secured to said casing; a support pan having a central aperture therein, trunnion means on either side of said aperture, and flanging means adjacent said trunnion'means and extending outwardly from the sides of said pan, said pan secured to the base of said casing; an upper seal plate fixed to said support pan and resting within said support frame, the sides of said pan protruding downwardly and outside of said support frame; a lower seal plate secured to said fianging means of said support pan; and clamping means pivotally secured to said trunnion means effective to secure said aircraft component, movement of said component due to the airstream with the tunnel being constrained to rolling motion and motion of translation.
5. A flutter support mechanism in accordance with claim 4 further characterized by a rigid mounting frame attached to and extending upwardly from said support frame and a spring cable assembly mounted thereon effective to secure said aircraft component.
6. A flutter support mechanism in accordance with claim 5 further characterized by a plurality of rods fixed to the sides of said support frame and stop plates adapted to be positioned on said rods, said stop plates effective to limit the travel of said yoke to the distance between said plates.
7. Apparatus of the class described for testing flutter and vibrational characteristics in a wind tunnel comprising: a support frame having a plurality of frame hinges 1 secured within a ceiling cavity of said wind tunnel; a plurality of links pivotally secured at one end to said frame hinges; a plurality of connecting links attached at either end to said pivotal links; a spool bearing yoke pivotally connected to said connecting links in such fashion that movement of said yoke is constrained to straight line motion; a spool bearing casing placed within said yoke and retained therein by said yoke; a retaining plate having a slot therein, said retaining plate releasably secured to said casing; a support pan having a central aperture therein, trunnion means disposed on either side of said aperture, and flanging means extending outwardly from the open side of said pan, said pan secured to the base of said casing so that the respective apertures are in substantial alignment; an upper seal plate fixed to said support pan and resting within said support frame, the sides of said pan protruding downwardly and outside of said support frame; a lower seal plate secured to said fianging means of said support pan; clamping means pivotally secured to said trunnion means; a wing spar having a lug at one end thereof, said spar extending through said clamping means, support pan, and spool casing retaining plate aperture; a plurality of shell panels having intercostals therein; shell clamping means secured to said intercostals to contact a minimum area of said spar, said clamping means effective to enable said spar to bend in a curve substantially the same as experienced in actual flight; and rigid mounting means attached to, and extending upwardly from said support frame, said mounting means effective to support said spar and concomitant parts attached thereto.
8. Apparatus of the class described in accordance wit claim 7 further characterized by a plurality of rods fixed to the sides of said support frame and stop plates adapted to be positioned on said rods, said stop plates effective to limit the travel of said yoke to the distance between said plates.
9. Apparatus of the class described in accordance with claim 8 further characterized by the fact that said rigid mounting means comprises an A-type frame and a spring cable assembly suspended from the top thereof, said as sembly securing said spar at the lug thereof.
10. Apparatus of the class described in accordance with claim 9 further characterized by constraining means releasably secured to said spar eflfective to prevent rotation of said spar within the aperture of said retaining plate.
11. Apparatus of the class described in accordance with claim 10 further characterized by turning means connected to said casing effective to rotate the axial position of said spar.
12. Apparatus of the class described in accordance with claim 11 further characterized by a faring having an aperture therein for said spar to pass through, said faring secured to said lower seal plate, and a rotatable member effective to pivot within said faring, said member secured to the base of said spar clamp in such fashion as to break down the air flow passing into said faring.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,065,496 Adams Dec. 29, 1936 2,448,528 Hevver Sept. 7,' 1948 2,612,776 Klas Oct. 7, 1952 OTHER REFERENCES Runyon et al., NACA Technical Note No. 1594, June 1948, Experimental Investigation-Straight Cantilever Wing pp. 1 to 7, 15 and 17.
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This is so easy to make that I didn't even put together a tutorial.
1 package of cream cheese, softened
1-2 green onions chopped
1 can of clams (drain, but reserve the juices)
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
Combine all of the ingredients except the reserved clam juice. I usually use a mixer to combine them. After they are combined, add a little bit of clam juice at a time until it is the desired dip consistency. It tastes delicious right after it's made, but is even yummier after sitting in the fridge overnight.
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BJ'S BLOG 02/22/13 "Friends and Therapists"
by BJ Shea
posted Feb 22 2013 9:49AM
Today we will be revisiting an older blog that I wrote which gave good advice about knowing when a person should consider therapy instead of leaning on their friends.
A few months back, we read a Facebook message from a Rock-A-Holic named Jared. Jared's friend had just gotten out of a two year relationship and said that he still wants to be friends with his ex. The problem is that the friend's ex told the friend's dad that she wants to get a restraining order against him and this isn't the first time she has involved the cops in their relationship.
Jared has known this guy for years and has tried to get him to cut ties with this woman but this guy still insists he cares about her.
He didn't know if he should still try to help this guy or to just stay out of it even though he asks for Jared's advice.
This is a hard thing; I understand wanting to help a friend but why do we have to become other people's therapists?
I have no training in the field of psychology so I cannot give you the help you need when it involves a serious problem!
It's always the people who say that therapy is dumb and a waste of time that pesters their friends and relatives for advice they should get from a real therapist!
The best thing Jared and anyone else in this situation can do for his friend is to tell him to go to counselor because they are the only ones who can help his friend before he does something he will regret.
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I just harvested my first cucumber today but I am not happy with the appearance of some of the plants. These started out as seeds in a greenhouse, migrated to beds under row covers and then emerged from the row covers when they started blooming. At first I thought this might be some sort of fungus as it was pretty damp at times under the row cover. Now I don't know what I've got:
The second issue is with melons growing in my small greenhouse. I tried this last year with good success but so far this year all of my plants look pretty sad. The growing tip is fine but in short order lower leaves are affected:
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The melons are growing in containers (just like last year) so the "soil" is new.
Any ideas?
The greenhouse melons are hand-watered as needed (I check every day) and once a week are watered with a dilute liquid fert., approx. 5-10-10.
The cucumbers are on a drip system, watered along with all the other vegetables every 3 days. The soil was prepared ahead of planting with a low dose of 15-15-15 and at each plant spot some complete organic fertilizer mix was dug in.
I'm using the same fertilizing routine with other outside melons, squash and tomatoes and none of them are showing the symptoms displayed by the cucumbers. The picture does not show it but there are other cucumber plants nearby in the same bed which are slowly being trellis trained (the pictured ones are bush-form Spacemaster) and they do not seem to show this problem--yet.
Yes, the ferts definitely have Mg/Ca as well as micronutrients. The in-ground beds are treated with a "starter" mixture of the low-dose 15-15-15 plus gypsum, borax, and a commercial micronutrient mix at the beginning of each season. The organic fert. that's used on a plant-by-plant basis also contains the commercial micronutrient mix along with kelp meal.
The liquid fert. used in the greenhouse setting is a complete hydroponic mix which includes micros (but I'm not growing hydroponically).


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1 . Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
Deerwood, Minnesota
Stressing family, fishing, and fun, Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge is your premier Minnesota lake resort! Set on the sparkling shores of Bay Lake, the family will find plenty of aquatic adventures, along with on-land outdoor fun! A diverse selection of lodging options means that your Northern Minnesota getaway can accommodate even the largest families!
Family-operated since 1898, this resort truly has perfected the craft of family fun. Head down to the lake for swimming, boating, and (of course) fishing. Shove off on a family fishing trip or recruit the help of distinguished fishing guide Lynn Harker, who will share his hot-spot secrets. The marina teems with water-fueled fun. Explore the shores on a pontoon, rowboat, sailboat, paddleboat, kayak, or water bike. Stay dry hiking through the lush nature trails, swinging away on the resort's championship golf course, or shopping at the unique stops. Villas, condos, cottages, and houses are equipped for families of all sizes and feature amenities like fireplaces, private decks and patios, Jacuzzi tubs, and more. Your family fun center awaits!
25039 Tame Fish Lake Road, Deerwood, MN 56444
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The Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails are only eight miles from Ruttger's. The 22-mile trail winds through a rugged area created by 70 years of former iron ore mining.
Swing away on The Lakes, the resort's 18-hole Championship golf course. Carved from 100 acres of rugged northern woods terrain, each hole will offer you a challenge as well as the scenic beauty of Northern Minnesota.
2 . Boyd Lodge
Cross Lake, Minnesota
Conveniently located on both Rush and Lower Whitefish Lakes, Boyd Lodge is your home for family fun with great activities like hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, and more located right on site.
Spend your days hiking or biking on more than five miles of trails as you enjoy the local flora and fauna. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and row boats are available to rent at no additional cost, or you can take out one of the motorboats or pontoons for a half-day, full day, or week-long rental. Create your own aquatic adventure on the Whitefish Chain's 14 lakes. If you prefer to spend your time on dry land, the lodge has plenty of great options for you. The Family Activities Schedule is a set of weekly planned events that your youngsters can enjoy during your stay. Whether it's spending the day doing crafts, playing on the outdoor playground equipment, or just enjoying a turtle race, these activities will bring out the kid in everyone. After a day full of amazing activities, you'll be happy to retreat to your comfortable and spacious cottage or cabin accommodations. Ranging from three to five bedrooms, these units feature wood burning fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens with microwaves and refrigerators, cable television, and even WiFi internet access, perfectly blending rustic Northwoods charm with modern convenience.
36539 Silver Peak Road Crosslake, MN 56442
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Boyd Lodge is the perfect place to start your getaway, regardless of season. The lodge has more than five miles of well-groomed cross-country skiing trails. You can also try your hand at ice fishing when the Whitefish Chain of Lakes freezes over for the winter.
Fun facts
The 14 lakes that create the Whitefish Chain of Lakes are: Upper Whitefish Lake, Lower Whitefish Lake, Arrowhead Lake, Bertha Lake, Big Trout Lake, Clamshell Lake, Cross Lake, Daggett Lake, Hen Lake, Island Lake, Little Pine Lake, Lower Hay Lake, Pig Lake, and Rush Lake.
3 . Pine Terrace Resort
Crosslake, Minnesota
Located in the heart of the breathtaking Brainerd Lakes region, Pine Terrace Resort offers aquatic activities for all ages! This secluded stay offers both tranquility and a host of recreation options just outside your door. Whether you want to dive into the lake or just sit back with your family, this lakeside lodging is your ticket to paradise!
As the only resort situated on the shores of the idyllic Star Lake, you'll find plenty of privacy and a wealth of water adventures! Cast off on a family fishing trip, paddle along the wondrous waters on a kayak or canoe, or try something different like paddleboard rides and water bikes. Construct sand castles or catch a tan on the sun-soaked beach. Bring your own boat and take advantage of the private boat ramp. Stay on land and explore the resort's scenic 36 acres with tree-lined hiking trails throughout the property. Once you've had your fill of fun, return to your lakefront cabin and soak in the serenity. Lounge on your deck and enjoy the lake views, fry up a family meal on the outdoor barbecue grill, or kick your feet up on the dock. These luxurious cabins feature spacious living room areas and wood-burning fireplaces. What are you waiting for? Bring your family to this untainted piece of paradise!
35101 Pine Terrace Road, Crosslake, Minnesota 56442
Star Lake is surrounded by towering pines and birches and offers plenty of options for fishers like largemouth bass, northern pike, sunfish, and crappies.
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Star Lake is one of the six connected lakes known as the Ossawinamakee chain of lakes, located just south of the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. There's plenty of water to explore here!
4 . Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort
Brainerd, Minnesota
Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort is a family owned and run place. That's why they take such pride in giving you the vacation experience you're looking for, and it's why they're number 4 on this list. Giving you the excellence and service you deserve is more than just a goal, it's a family tradition.
At Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort, located a few miles outside Brainerd, you'll have several accommodation options like "The Oaks" or "The Maples," cabin options that vary in size, but don't differ in quality. Every cabin and condo at Kavanaugh's echoes that Northwoods feel and is designed for your enjoyment. You'll have fully equipped kitchens, as well as internet and laundry facilities at your disposal. There's also over 4,400 feet of trails for bikers and hikers, as well as photographers and nature lovers to enjoy. This is a place that the whole family can enjoy. And a place to make great memories you'll never forget!
1685 Kavanaugh Drive East Gull Lake, Minnesota 56401
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Don't miss a chance to cast a line (or two) when you stay at Kavanaugh's. Of course, there's Syvlan Lake, but there are also lots of other lakes to fish on nearby as well! Dade, Steamboat, and Wilson are some of the closest!
Getting there
From I-94 west to Clearwater, exit on Hwy. 24 then go east to Hwy. 10. Head north on Hwy. 10 to Little Falls. At Little Falls take Hwy. 371 north to Brainerd/Baxter. At the intersection of Hwy. 371 and Hwy. 210 continue north 2.2 miles to Co. Rd. 77. Go west on Co. Rd. 77 for 6.5 miles and turn left at Kavanaugh's sign.
5 . Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort
Roosevelt, Minnesota
Surrounded by the incredible Lake of the Woods, Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort is the perfect destination for a Minnesota family vacation. Here, you can leave behind all those pesky distractions and focus on reconnecting with your loved ones. A selection of charming cabins offer you all the space you need to unwind, along with plenty of amenities such as a complete kitchen, barbecue grill, and picnic table to make you feel right at home. Take in the stunning views of the Lake of the Woods from your private deck or porch, and catch up with your loved ones with a variety of activities. With their prime location on the south shore of the Lake of the Woods, Arnesen's offers a little of everything to make your family trip fun and entertaining. They have the largest protected marina on the south shore, along with available fuel, bait and overnight docking to make it easy to hop aboard and go for a cruise. Teach your kids how to cast their first line! The lake is teeming with walleye, northern pike, sauger and perch, so you're sure to reel something in for the day. Or, simply enjoy swimming and beach fun on their sandy beach area that's perfect for an afternoon of family fun. At the end of the day, settle down for a delicious meal at the Rock Harbor Lodge to top it all off!
6760 Rocky Point Road NW, Roosevelt, MN 56673
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With over 70% of Lake of the Woods available for public hunting, Arnesen's is a great destination to set up home base for your hunting adventure. Full of waterfowl, deer, ruffed grouse, mallards, Canadian geese, and more, you're sure to bring home a great catch!
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Since 1897, the Arnesen family has inhabited Rocky Point. More than 100 years later, the family continues to provide guests with an incredible Minnesota fishing and nature getaway on the Lake of the Woods.
6 . Brindley's Harbor Resort
Walker, Minnesota
Brindley's Harbor Resort is a great place for those looking to truly enjoy the natural beauty of northern Minnesota. Located in Walker, MN, Brindley's is a central hub of many trials including the famous Paul Bunyan Trail as well as the Heartland Trail, so if you're looking to truly explore the great outdoors, this is the place to do it!
There's great fishing in the area, as well as Longbow Golf Course and Tianna Golf Course, perfect for playing a few relaxing rounds. Some of the natural highlights of the area include Itasca State Park, which is home to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. There's also the "Lost 40" a plot of virgin red and white pine trees, which were incorrectly mapped as a lake, and were never logged! Some of the threes are 300-400 years old! Leech Lake Brewery is also in the area, and worth checking out for a fun day trip as well!
9530 Pine Point Rd NW Walker, MN 56484
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For those looking to hit the links, there are two local courses, Longbow Golf Course and Tianna Golf Course, both offer a scenic and enjoyable golfing experience!
Fun facts
Leech Lake is the third largest lake in Minnesota with more than 112,000 surface acres.
7 . Ludlow's Island Resort
Cook, Minnesota
You want a place to really get away from it all? Well, then look no further than Ludlow's Island Resort. As you may have guessed from its name, it's on an island. No, not metaphorically. A real island, surrounded by water. Making the whole island, and the lake surrounding it your play ground.
With private cottages, and the island reserved exclusively for guests of the resort, this is the place to enjoy unparalleled privacy as you enjoy the relaxing lake atmosphere. Whether you simply want to enjoy your cozy cabin, or head to the beach, at Ludlow's either is a great choice! At the beach you'll be able to use the resort's kayaks and canoes, or you can just work on your tan! If you want to go fishing, supplies are available for that too!
8166 Ludlow Rd Cook, MN 55723
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Lake Vermilion is known for its walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, crappie, panfish, and muskies.
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There are so many aquatic adventures at Lake Vermillion! Throw in a fishing line, cruise the shores on a pontoon, or paddle the waters on a canoe!
8 . Half Moon Trail Resort
Park Rapids, Minnesota
Located on the shores of Boot Lake, Half Moon Trail Resort is an ideal destination for family adventures of all kinds. Here, you can unwind together with your loved ones in a refreshing, natural setting, with spacious cabins are equipped with modern touches such as full kitchens, decks, picnic tables and Weber grills. When you're not relaxing indoors, you'll find a variety of exciting activities waiting just outside your door. Their onsite beach area is perfect for the kids to play and swim at their leisure; or you can head out together for a family fishing trip. Teeming with walleye, bass, crappie and more, you're sure to reel in a trophy catch. The resort offers kayaks and hydro-bikes for water fun, plus a row of chase lounge chairs along the shores if you're looking to catch a tan! And that's only the beginning of your memorable family vacation. Half Moon also offers fun family events including potluck suppers and evening campfires, complete with kettle corn and s'mores! Plus, activities such as pool and carpet ball tournaments are great way to spend afternoons together as a group. No matter how you choose to enjoy your getaway, this is sure to be a family outing you won't ever forget!
34881 County Highway 46 - Park Rapids, MN 56470
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The Park Rapids area is full of outdoor recreation options that's sure to appease adventurers of all ages. Head over to the beautiful Itasca State Park and check out the headwaters of the Mississippi River or enjoy a refreshing biking trip together!
Related Onsite Offerings
Half Moon Trail Resort caters to families! When you're not out at the lake, you'll find plenty of other onsite amenities to keep you entertained. A swimming pool, playground, sand volleyball, horseshoes, ping pong and video games are available for your enjoyment!
9 . Northern Lights Lodge & Resort
Ely, Minnesota
Bear Island Lake is nearly 2,400 acres and dotted with over twenty tiny islands, making it an ideal destination for a Minnesota lake vacation. At Northern Lights Lodge & Resort, you will be only steps away from the water and all the fun! The resort offers 2,500 feet of shoreline, a swimming beach, and charming accommodations with stunning views to make your getaway as comfortable and convenient as possible. Bring the whole family together to enjoy this incredible nature experience. The kids are sure to love the swimming raft and simply splashing around in the gentle waves. You can also head out for a family fishing trip and teach the little ones how to cast their first line. Teeming with walleye, northern and bass, there's plenty to catch and bring back for a cookout at your cabin! The resort also offers canoes, kayaks, and pedal-boats to use for relaxing rides through the lake. And, if you're interested in something different, the resort has you covered. Family friendly activities such as arts and crafts, movie nights with popcorn, and scavenger hunts are all available to make your vacation truly memorable!
Northern Lights Lodge & Resort PO Box 328 - Ely MN 55731
Bear Island Lake is ideal for fishing all year round! You'll find an abundant selection of walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, crappies and a variety of pan fish.
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Although there's plenty to enjoy out on the lake, the resort also offers fun onsite activities such as basketball, badminton, arrow painting, tetherball, ping pong, ladder golf and more!
10 . Clearwater Lodge
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Spend your time at Clearwater Lodge, and you'll have lots of great ways to enjoy the beauty of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. With easy access to several trails, including Daniels Spur Trail, Caribou Rock Trail Loop, and Magnetic Rock Hiking Trail, you know you'll have plenty to enjoy!
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is one of the most beautiful areas in all of Minnesota. And when you stay at Clearwater Lodge, you'll have unparalleled access to it, and to the surrounding area. So whether you want to hike through the area, taking in the beauty of the land, or you want to explore on the waterways, Clearwater Lodge can outfit you when everything you'll need to make the most of your vacation! This is a destination, and a lodge you'll never forget. Make great memories the family will cherish always, at Clearwater Lodge!
774 Clearwater Road Grand Marais, MN 55604
Fun facts
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is over 1 million acres!
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To fully enjoy your time, boat rentals are available. There are: solo, tandem, 3-man and even 4-man canoes available along with kayaks, paddle boats, 10 hp motor boats, and stand-up paddle boards!
11 . Black Pine Beach Resort
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota
Families will find a host of lake activities at Black Pine Beach Resort, where fishing, boating, and general relaxation are in full supply. Deluxe lake cottages give guests direct access to the Whitefish Chain of Lakes, where a wealth of water activities are always at their fingertips!
Set on the sparkling shores of Little Whitefish Lake, your family will have immediate access to aquatic adventures. Whether you're casting off on a fishing expedition or exploring the waters on a boat ride, you're sure to fall in love with this crystal blue water. Overlooking more than 230 acres of water, this lake opens up into the 13 other lakes of the Whitefish Chain. If you'd prefer to stay dry, hike through the lush Minnesota wilderness. After a fun-filled day, return to any of the 13 deluxe cabins and kick up your feet. Accommodating anywhere from six to 16 guests, you can bring the entire family. All cabins include decks, picnic tables, and satellite television, and breathtaking views of the water. Life is better on the lake!
10732 County Road 16, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota 56472
Over the years, the resort has grown from six small cabins to the current 13 deluxe lake cottages complete with fireplaces and decks, yet it has remained devoted to great customer service.
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Large families can stay at The Deck, a six-bedroom, two-story stay that can fit up to 16 guests and features knotty pine interior, a deck, and much more!
12 . Woodland Beach Resort
Deerwood, Minnesota
Rounding out the list at number 12 is Woodland Beach Resort, located on Bay Lake in Deerwood, Minnesota. With a wide variety of cozy cabins to choose from, and great access to not only Bay Lake, but several other lakes in the area, Woodland Beach Resort is a great destination for a relaxation vacation!
At only two hours away from the Cities, Woodland Beach Resort is uniquely placed to offer both easy access, as well as that unbeatable North Woods feel. Whether you want to get out on the water and cast a line, or if you'd prefer to just lounge on the beach, build that sandcastle and work on your tan, you can do either one, and have a great time at Woodland. Plus, since you can rent boats for fishing, as well as pontoons, everything you'll need to have a great time will be ready and waiting for you. There's no better way and no better place than Woodland Beach Resort for the family vacation you'll never forget!
15596 Woodland Beach Lane Deerwood, MN 56444
Related activities
Bay Lake is famous for it's great Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Sunfish, and Northern Pike fishing
Related Onsite Offerings
Boat rentals are available from Woodland Beach Resort. Different size fishing boats are available as well as pontoons!
Other Top Minnesota Family Lake Resorts
- Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
- Boyd Lodge
- Pine Terrace Resort
- Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort
- Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort
- Brindley's Harbor Resort
- Ludlow's Island Resort
- Half Moon Trail Resort
- Northern Lights Lodge & Resort
- Clearwater Historic Lodge and Canoe Outfitters
- Black Pine Beach Resort
- Woodland Beach Resort


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What are the top 5 orchids on your wishlist?
What are the top 5 orchids on your current wishlist? (If you don't have 5, you can list 1, 2, or any number.)
I had a nice sized phrag. kovachii x besseae that I got at a really great price last summer. Over the winter, I kept it in my bedroom window with some other plants, protected by some screen to keep my roommate's cat away from the plants. Well, one day he managed to pull away some of the screen and squirm up onto the windowsill and then proceeded to munch the orchids I had sitting there. The kovachii hybrid didn't make it, and my cymbidium goeringii is barely holding on.
So, that being said, I have to add a phrag. kovachii hybrid back to my list of orchids. In no particular order:
Phrag. kovachii hybrid
Milt. schroederiana
Paph. malipoense
Cyp. henryi
Paph. hangianum (not even sure it is available in the U.S. yet)
There is 'Ghost' for sale on Ebay. I got one last month.
This item is not for bidding but for 'Buy now'. When it went for bids ot sold for much less. Keep an eye on that vendor, she's had one listed every week for 2 to 3 weeks.
Calvin, when you find an Aerangis arachnopus and a Centroglossa macroceras, be sure to tell me where.
Angraecum viguieri - lost one several years ago
Aeranthes henrici - lost mine last year after waiting patiently for six years for it to (not) bloom.
Carol - I 'know' (ie over the www) a grower who has a Centroglossa macroceras; if I were in the states, I would attempt to beg for a piece! :) After focusing on angraecoids, I always get confused when I encounter rare sympodial orchids - barring difficult culture conditions, can't pieces just be chopped off and propagated? It seems so easy!! (I'm probably a bit delusional)
Aerangis arachnopus, aerangis collum-cygni, aerangis gracillima...three marvelous marvelous species that we will probably never be available in North America...although I know SOMEONE we both know has an aer. arachnopus..not naming any names! :)
I forgot to add aerangis umbonata to the list - luckily with that one, there is hope; either a $75 from botanica (likely a malala plant they've done the job of taking through ICU and gotten it growing = a big task!) or Malala next spring.
The elusive henrici...I haven't dared to try one. My grandiflorum, which apparently is 'easy' seems to hover between blooming and dying, with minimal growing in between. Until I get that one popping, I'm going to leave that one to the pros like you :) (and seriously - keeping that thing alive for 6 years is a real accomplishment in itself!)
I'm loving the collection being under 40 plants - all the orchids that need watering on any one day fit on a cookie sheet and get soaked in the kitchen for an hour. How wonderful is that!!!
However......... the one that's being held for me till it's bigger is the Habenaria medusae. Oh. My. Gosh. If that one blooms... no words can describe...
From Jay's Orchid Species:
Thanks for the input, Calvin. I know who has the Centroglossa, but I doubt it is divisable at this point anyhow even if he was willing.
Growing Angraecoids got me interested in growing these other little monopodial species, mostly from Asia. Mount 'em and treat them like the Angs.
I got an Aerangis unbonata and an Angraecum teretifolium from the Malala order this year (by Botanica). Both came through just fine; the unbonata is just kind of sitting right now but healthy and with some live roots, and the Ang teretifolium (some dispute if it is a linearifolium) never missed a beat and continues to push roots into the treefern mount -- not even a single leaf tip browned during its long voyage from Madagascar. With the currency exchange rate (the US$ vs. Euro) much better this year than last) the plants ended up about $35 each total with S&H, etc. Still a lot of money though. I think I only lost two; an Ang and a leafless.
The Aeranthes henrici was an easy grower all the years I had it. All it took was water settling in the leaf axils one cool winter night -- and it was history. I originally got the plant from, of all places, Oak Hill.
There are a lot of really nice Angraecoids out there for sale by online dealers - I try to keep track of them - but what I find is this dealer has one I want, another has one I want, another has two I want -- I just don't want to place such a small order and pay an entire shipping bill. I'm cheap; I'm mostly Scot and it shows.
Sarah, Fred Clarke just sent out an announcement of black Catasetinae available. Unclear if they've bloomed before, but in the past, he's always given the % that's been blooming out solid black. Not today. On his current list, a 4" pot is $100.
From Fred's site:
His email:
Hi all, I have just finished posting the new long awaited Catasetinae plant offering for 2010 www.sunsetvalleyorchids.com Also you will find the new Catasetum division list, these divisions are from my personal collection and not often available.
The plants offered newly updated Cattleya section are beautifully grown and have been receiving great reviews.
Good growing
Fred Clarke
Sunset Valley Orchids
1255 Navel Place
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 310-0778
Here is a link that might be useful: Fred Clarke new orchid list
@nick & arthur: telipogon? what's that? never heard of it...must not be important.
Just joking!
WC8 - The medusae is stunning, isn't it! I have two habenaria medusae rosettes that are slowly growing their third leaves. I doubt I'll get blooming this year, which kind of sucks because I seem to not be able to help myself from rotting these things in the fridge every year. Who are you getting yours from! :)
Carol - I've lost 3/6 of the angs I got from malala. The dollii still hasn't decided if it wants to live or die yet. I'm totally cheap too but I seem to not be able to help myself sometimes. Especially in Canada, with most of these plants if you don't grab them when you get the chance, you'll never get them!
I'm thrilled your ang teretifolium and aer umbonata are doing well - I can't wait till they bloom for you. What do you have them mounted on?
I was also meaning to ask you - what did you mount your neobathiae perrieri on? I have mine on treefern with sphag and although it is growing one new root, I don't know if this is ideal. Thoughts?
Calvin, I'm sorry to hear you have lost some of the plants. I think my loss is two out of eght - so far.
The Ang dollii would be entering its dry season now in Madagascar and probably not doing much of anything anyhow. It took a couple years for my old plant to adapt to the change of winter/summer seasons and then it took off and really started to grow and bloom. I hope my new one will do the same.
The Ang teretifolium is on treefern, the umbonata and Neobathiae are on cork. All have a tiny bit of sphag around the roots covered by coco fiber to protect them from the wire. Summer is awfully hot and they dry out way too fast; come fall, I may bareroot them.
Like anything else, it's a case of what works for you; my conditions are very much different from yours. If your Neobathiae is putting out roots and seems to like the treefern, I would go with it.
Just scratched off the top orchids on my list. Went to the NCOS show at the National arboretum today and found violacea (alba...not my first choice, but its violacea) and got a Clowesia Grace Dunn :) I'm excited! Got a bellina as well, but I always kill those so it wasn't very high on the wish list to begin with.
Happy Happy Dance :)


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