Travelogue

Northern Wisconsin anglers don’t let cold temperatures, ice, and snow get in the way of their favorite sport. Ice fishing is a great activity to enjoy with your buddies or with your whole family. And there will be plenty of excitement on the ice throughout …

Snowmobile racing fans and enthusiasts: here’s your chance to ride and hobnob with snowmobiling celebs!  The Snowmobile Hall of Fame’s 37th Annual Ride with the Champs and Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, in St. Germain.

The two-day …

The Afterhours Ski Trail System—just west of Brule in Douglas County, Wisconsin—features 25 kilometers of well-maintained trails for both classic and skate cross-country skiing, as well as opportunities for snowshoeing. Trails are owned and groomed by the Wisconsin DNR, in cooperation with the Brule Valley …

At one time, Ashland boasted five imposing timber-and-concrete iron ore docks that serviced the great ore carriers that steamed into the harbor. Some of the docks burned down. Some became defunct as services of multiple docks were consolidated. Others were ravaged by the region’s unrelenting …

Earth Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! Did you know that Earth Day’s founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson, was born and raised right in Clear Lake, Wisconsin? He was inspired to establish Earth Day in part from his personal history with the beautiful natural …

The MECCA Ski Trails, in Mercer, Wisconsin, consist of 13 glorious miles, maintained by the MECCA Ski Club. There are various loops for both classic and skate skiers, and all trails are open to snowshoers. Glaciers formed this unique terrain thousands of years ago. The forest …

Across the nation, mocktails are having a moment.

In fact, according to recent studies, about one-quarter of adults are aiming to reduce their alcohol consumption. Reasons for cutting back are as varied and complex as the individuals who make the choice to do so. In addition …

Sure, we’ve got the World Championship Snowmobile Derby (Eagle River) and the American Birkebeiner (the largest cross-country ski race, spanning from Cable to Hayward), but northern Wisconsin also likes to put on some zany, light-hearted races where gumption and a good sense of humor give …

Northwestern Wisconsin has it all—lush landscapes, waterfalls, the shores of Lake Superior, and some awesome food and beverage options, too. Case in point, these seven northwestern Wisconsin breweries prove you don’t need to go to the city to find great craft beer. Visit these …

Anglers, hunters, and outdoor sports lovers of all persuasions who are suffering from cabin fever: there’s no need to passively count down the days until the season opener. Instead, head to one of the great sports shows taking place in the Midwest this season …