Travelogue
By Dean S. Acheson
There’s no sweeter time after a long winter than the arrival of spring. The warmer daytime temperatures (along with cool nights) will get the maple trees busy with sap production. Did you know Wisconsin is fourth in the nation in the production …
Read MoreThe JARS Bar Vintage Snowmobile Show in Laona is set for Saturday, March 13. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Trophies will be awarded in eight classes:
Pre-1970 Original
Pre-1970 Restored
1970–1975 Original
1970–1975 Restored
1976–1985 Original
1976–1985 Restored
Rat Sled
Best of Show
There also will be awards for vintage apparel. The overall winner …
Read MoreIronbull Last Hurrah: The 6K or 12K Snowshoe, Fat Tire Bike, or Ski Adventure to Cap Off Your Winter
Winter is flying by, but there’s still time for the last hurrah—the Ironbull Last Hurrah, that is. So choose your own adventure and head to Athens, Wisconsin, on Sunday, March 7, 2021. You can fat tire bike, snowshoe, or ski your choice of a …
Read MoreBy Dean S. Acheson
Barron County is a classic Northwoods getaway destination offering a variety of winter-oriented activities. Among the most popular are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing. There are nearly 310 miles of snowmobile trails just within the county.
Popular Snowmobile Trails of Barron County, …
Read MoreAre you looking for a way to get some exercise and fun while you’re in the Northwoods this winter without having to withstand the frigid temperatures? Check out the new Hodag Dome!
Located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the Hodag Dome is a climate-controlled, air-supported dome. …
Read MoreBy Dean S. Acheson
Park your daily ride in either Cable or Hayward, and unload your real ride—your snowmobile—and take it for an adventurous trip on scenic trails that span Sawyer and Bayfield counties.
At your fingertips, which should be curled around the throttle, are hundreds of …
Read MoreBy Dean S. Acheson
Washburn County becomes a winter playground and favorite getaway for families and couples when the snow flies and transforms the forests and many lakes found here.
The scenic beauty comes alive for those who enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing as well as …
Read MoreAre you looking for last-minute delicious chocolates and candies to give to your Valentine? We’ve got you covered. Here 7 swoon-worthy chocolate shops in northern Wisconsin.
7 Swoon-Worthy Chocolate Shops in Northern Wisconsin
1. The Chocolate Gnome – Osceola
The Chocolate Gnome is a …
Read MoreBy Dean S. Acheson
Gorgeous winter scenery coupled with wildlife sightings help draw snowmobilers to Iron County, Michigan, which boasts more than 260 miles of extensively groomed and well-marked snowmobile trails.
The wide-open trails traverse abandoned railroad beds, weave through varied wooded terrain, and cross lakes for …
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You would be hard-pressed to find a better fishing lake than Lake Gogebic, which stretches like an inverted equestrian riding boot some 14 miles along M-28. It’s the largest natural lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and covers parts of Gogebic and Ontonagon …
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