Travelogue
This Thanksgiving, we at Up North Action magazine and upnorthaction.com reflected on what about this region we call “Up North” that we are thankful for. We know how much our readers love this region, so we thought we would share this …
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If your travels bring you Up North this season, you’ll be treated to a festive atmosphere: evergreen boughs topped with sparkling snow, small towns donning their holiday decorations, businesses opening their doors for special holiday open houses and …
What better way to experience the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin than taking a scenic train ride with the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. The train runs Tuesday-Saturday year around along the Namekagon River, which is part of the St. Croix National Park System.
In December, Santa’s …
After a successful weekend of deer hunting, you deserve to kick up your feet and relax. So we’ve compiled a list of delis and meat processing centers in our region that will process your venison for you. All you have to do is bring …
The Northwoods is famous for incredible snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and fat-tire biking trails, but those aren’t the only winter sports we have to offer. The region also boasts several incredible resorts and hills for downhill skiing, snow tubing, and sledding. Whether you’re looking for an …
Up North, November is a time of transition. We have received our first few inches of snow, but it’s not quite time for snowmobiling, fat-tire biking, or skiing just yet. Our thousands of lakes are beginning to freeze over, but the ice layer is …
It’s that time of year when northern Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula Michigan look just like a holiday card. Picture our winding lanes meandering through dense forests of emerald evergreens and our charming downtown shops all alive with anticipation of their upcoming holiday open houses. …
Whether you are preparing a delicious holiday spread for your family or you want to bring home something to enjoy in front of the fireplace on a cold, lazy weekend morning, nothing will hit the spot quite like a small-town, old-fashioned bakery. Here are …
Winter is one of the most magical times of the year Up North! Several of our communities highlight this enchanting time with their own special holiday traditions. Here are just some of the holiday festivities ushering in the holiday season Up North this year that …
Are you looking for a healthy way to start the holiday season Up North? Consider participating in a turkey trot! Turkey Trots are typically 5K in distance (that’s 3.1 miles), which is a perfect, moderate distance. You’ll feel like you accomplished something and preemptively …