Travelogue

Slippery Rock: Northeast Wisconsin’s Natural Water Slide

August 4, 2020

Who needs an indoor waterpark? Slippery Rock is a natural rock formation in the Oconto River that forms a water slide. It’s one of the biggest family attractions at Oconto County’s Chute Pond Park and Campground in Mountain, Wisconsin. Taking the natural water slide from …

Four Must-See Water Ski Shows in the Northwoods

July 30, 2020

Home to more than 3,200 lakes, Northwoods Wisconsin is the ideal place for water worshippers. If you plan to spend time in this region this summer, you are sure to be close to a water ski show. Here are four water ski teams that will …

Langlade County Fair: Modified for 2020

July 28, 2020

Each year since 1886, the Langlade County Fair has showcased the services, talents, and heritage of Langlade County and provided the community with a place to spend time with friends and family.

This year, the Langlade County Fair Board has decided to hold a modified fair …

A Glimpse into the Fur Trade at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park

July 23, 2020

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, located near Danbury on 80 beautiful wooded acres along the historic Yellow River, is a living history site. On premises, you’ll find two reconstructed fur trade posts—North West Company and XY Company—on the site, which was active from 1802 to …

Five Unforgettable Northwoods Adventures

July 7, 2020

What suits your favorite flavor of thrill? Viewing the lakes from the sky, climbing in the canopy on an aerial obstacle course, cruising through a trophy deer farm, paddling the rapids, rappelling in a dark mine: adventurous souls, we’ve got it all here, Up North!

Adventure …

Mt. Borah EPIC Mountain Bike Race: New Day but Just as EPIC as Ever

July 3, 2020

The Mt. Borah EPIC Mountain Bike Race has been rescheduled for July 25, 2020. A wave start and three unique events will allow bikers to be in a safe distance from one another while enjoying a memorable day of riding in Northwest Wisconsin.

The Full EPIC …

Take a Relaxing Tubing Trip at Pine River Oxbow

July 3, 2020

A float on the Pine River Oxbow is the picture of a relaxing summer day. With very little development along its shoreline, Pine River runs through a northern forest of maple, beech, and basswood as well as occasional hemlock, red and white pine, birch, and …

Celebrate Independence Day Up North

July 3, 2020

Although this summer is undoubtedly different than summers past, there are still so many ways to celebrate this Independence Day this weekend: Let your eyes be dazzled by the fireworks over your favorite lake. Take part in a boat parade or a cruise on the …

Treat Yourself to Fresh and Local Produce, Meats, and Cheeses at Northern Wisconsin’s Farmers’ Markets

June 22, 2020

Are you looking for a way to connect with growers, artisans, and craftspeople while savoring quality northern Wisconsin goods? At the region’s farmers’ markets, residents and visitors get locally grown and made food and other wares and the opportunity to meet the farmers and craftspeople …

Park Offers Journey into Wetlands and Vistas of Crystal-Clear Stone Lake

June 18, 2020

While wetlands are common throughout northern Wisconsin, we can usually glimpse them only at their fringes, where wetlands meet solid earth. That is, unless you happen to be in Stone Lake, where a 500-foot boardwalk meanders through a 6-acre wetland in a beautiful 17-acre park.

Have …