Travelogue
Consider this your fair warning: as beautiful as an Up North summer is, this region is about to get impossibly beautiful with the arrival of autumn and the amazing colors the new season brings to our forests. And you’re going to want to explore the …
Labor Day is a popular time for mall shops and online retailers alike to capitalize on the transitioning seasons, the last-minute scramble to get all the back-to-school essentials, and an extra weekend day of leisurely shopping time to draw in patrons with major sales. As …
Have you noticed the sun peeking over the horizon a little later each morning, the new chill in the air, and the maple leaves just beginning to turn crimson? You know what that means: ready or not, autumn is fast approaching.
But lucky for us, that …
Eagle River is a favorite destination in southeastern Vilas County, in the heart of Northwoods Wisconsin. The town is situated along the body of water with the same name, Eagle River, part of the Eagle River/Three Lakes Chain of Lakes—the inland chain that encompasses the …
Are you looking for the perfect way to explore northern Wisconsin and the UP as summer transitions to fall? Plan an excursion on an ATV or a UTV. You’ll cover a lot of ground much faster than by foot or bike in areas unreachable by …
Need a little midweek pick-me-up?
Head into one of these incredible Up North candy shops that are sure to put a smile on your face.
Country Store – Eagle River
An eye-catching ice cream cone perched above the storefront will lure you into the Country Store, which …
Sunflowers are one of summer’s crowning achievements. These beauties grow to up to 12 feet tall and don flowers that are 5 to 10 inches in diameter. Walking through a field of sunflowers is an awe-inspiring experience—and, for the shutterbugs out there, a picturesque opportunity. …
They pop up along northern Wisconsin and UP highways like the wildflowers of early summer. Many depart as the foliage begins its dazzling show in September, leaving in their wake only the memories of delicious food enjoyed on sunny, carefree days. But some stick around …
Got the end-of-summer blues? There’s no better remedy than singing, dancing, or tapping your toe along with the talented musicians Up North. Summer might be winding down, but the beat goes on—at least for a couple more weeks—at these unique summer stages at three community …
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox – Minocqua
You probably know who these two characters are, but do you know where they live? This particular Paul and this particular Babe stand right in front of Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty in Minocqua, of course! After you …