Travelogue

6 Opportunities to Support Local Economy and Ecology at a Farm-to-Table Meal This Season

September 5, 2019

More than just picturesque places to take your kids, pick a few apples, and laugh at the antics of spunky goats this fall, the farms of northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are essential components of the economy, ecology, and culture of our wonderful region. …

17 Spectacular Ways to Explore the Northwoods This September

September 3, 2019

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 Sales, the Northwoods Way

August 30, 2019

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 …

Apple Harvest Is Almost Here! Pick Your Own Apples at One of Our Region’s Beautiful Apple Orchards.

August 30, 2019

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 …

A Weekend Trip to Eagle River for Every Type of Traveler

August 27, 2019

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 …

Headed Up North and Thinking of Trying Out an ATV or UTV? Here’s Where You Can Rent One!

August 26, 2019

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 …

8 Nostalgic Up North Candy Shops to Sweeten Your Week

August 20, 2019

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 …

Don’t Miss These Opportunities to Walk Through a Spectacular Sunflower Field This August

August 16, 2019

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. …

The 7 Up North Food Trucks to Add to Your Itinerary Before the Summer Ends

August 15, 2019

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 …

There’s Still Time to Enjoy These Summer Music Series in the Northwoods

August 13, 2019

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 …