Travelogue

All Aboard for Adventure: Discover the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad

March 3, 2026

In the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, where towering pines, winding rivers, and quiet lakes define the landscape, the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad offers a journey unlike any other. More than just a train ride, it’s an experience that blends history, scenery, and adventure—inviting passengers to …

Kettlebowl Ski Area – Bryant

February 24, 2026

If you are looking for winter fun in the Antigo area, travel about 17 miles northeast to Kettlebowl Ski Area. Kettlebowl Ski Hill is one of Langlade County’s inexpensive winter gems, offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

It’s an excellent place to learn how …

Take a Ride Back to Snowmobiling’s Early Days with the New-Tom Sno Fleas

February 24, 2026

Rev up the engine of your vintage sled, and get ready for the New-Tom Sno Fleas Snowmobile Club’s Vintage Snowmobile Show & Ride on Saturday, February 28, in Lake Tomahawk.

Dig your old snowsuits out of the back of the closet, join in the fun, and reminisce about …

Take the Challenge on the Chippewa Flowage

April 2, 2025

It’s a time of organizing tackle boxes, putting fresh line on spools, sharpening hooks, looking over fishing maps, and contacting resorts for accommodations. Some of that planning centers on taking part in any number of fishing tournaments.

You would have to cast far and wide to …

Take a Step Back in Time at Old Fashioned Plow Day in Antigo

April 2, 2025

Members of the Northwoods Tractor Club aren’t ready to let the early days of farming fade away. Each year, they set aside a day to show off the mechanical workhorses of yesterday—innovative machines that were the technological leaders of that era.

Old Fashioned Plow Day is …

Northern Wisconsin & U.P. Waterfalls Awaiting You This Spring

March 26, 2025

 

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 …

Winter Fishing Opportunities for Jumbo Perch Abound on Lake Gogebic

January 1, 2025

by Dean S Acheson

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 …

Looking for an indoor activity this winter for sports and other family fun? Make sure to check out The Hodag Dome

January 1, 2025

Are 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  Hodag Dome!

Located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the Hodag Dome is a climate-controlled, air-supported dome. It …

9 Coffee Shops That Perfectly Capture the Many Different Sides of the Northwoods

November 13, 2024

To the uninitiated, the Northwoods might appear to be a lovely but homogenous expanse of forests and lakes. But those of us who have been lucky to spend more time here know that the Northwoods contain a multitude of personalities, aesthetics, and unique treasures. We’ve …

Explore the Attractions in the Ironwood Area

September 4, 2024

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 …