Travelogue

A Weekend Trip to Boulder Junction: Two Mix-and-Match Itineraries

September 14, 2019

Deemed “The Musky Capital of the World,” Boulder Junction has long been known as a fishing mecca. But that’s not all this gem of the Northwoods has to offer! Boulder Junction has an abundance of activities and attractions for fishers and fashionistas, athletes and …

Tomahawk Fall Ride: Know Before You Go!

September 11, 2019

If your travels Up North have brought you through the Tomahawk area this week, you likely have heard rumblings and seen signs for the Tomahawk Fall Ride. The 38th Annual Tomahawk Fall Ride is a group of events taking place Wednesday, September 11, through …

Your 2019 Up North Fall Festival Guide

September 7, 2019

The approach of the most colorful season of the year is the perfect reason to celebrate! Whether your Up North base camp is in Manitowish Waters or Madeline Island or anywhere in between, there’s likely to be a fall festival near you while you’re in …

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 …