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Made possible by the cooperation and coordination of the U.S Forest Service, Forest County ATV clubs, townships, and their citizens, Forest County has more than 300 miles of ATV routes and 47 miles of state-funded ATV trails. Two state trails—the Nicolet State Trail and the …

There are a number of attractions in and around Ironwood, including a larger-than-life Indian statue and a Finnish museum for visitors to explore. Here’s a quick glance at a few of them:

Hiawatha

Ironwood’s famous Hiawatha statue is located a few blocks south of downtown Ironwood on …

With thousands of lakes to swim in, hundreds of trails to walk on, and wildlife and natural resources abound to investigate, your dog has as much to look forward to in your stay in the Northwoods as you do! Whether you’re planning to …

Lucky for us, this land we call Up North has many waterfalls to brag about, so wherever your travels throughout Northern Wisconsin and U.P. Michigan take you this season, a waterfall will be but an easy …

With 314 lakes and approximately 900 miles of rivers, Iron County, Michigan, provides almost limitless remote waterways with bountiful stocks of diverse species. Anglers enjoy fishing for walleye, northern pike, bass, musky, yellow perch, bluegill, sunfish, black crappie, bullhead, and brook trout in Iron County’s …

According to the calendar, spring has arrived in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, no matter what the recent chilly and snowy weather may say. While we wait for the stubborn snowbanks to dwindle and the trails to drain, we daydream about taking long hikes through the …

Craft beer lovers, explore the Northwoods with your tastebuds on this brewery tour. Grab some friends (including a designated driver), hit the road, and follow this route to six great local breweries this weekend!

1. Sawmill Brewing Company – Merrill

Before you get deep in the Northwoods, …

You will oftentimes hear them before you see them. We’re talking about waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula. And springtime is prime time to hear them roar as they flush the snowmelt and spring rains to their final destinations—either Lake Superior or another, larger river system.

We …

Not only is Bewabic State Park an ideal place to have a picnic, to camp or take a hike or swim, it’s also steeped in Civilian Conservation (CCC) history. Several CCC structures are still in use, including a log bathhouse constructed in 1937.

Located four miles …

Few areas compare to the Sylvania Wilderness and Sylvania Recreation Area, located near Watersmeet, Michigan, and part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

The 18,327-acre wilderness offers an outstanding experience for those who want to camp, fish, hike, view wildlife, canoe, or enjoy the solitude of …