Travelogue

To Know a Northwoods Supper Club Is to Love a Northwoods Supper Club

February 28, 2024

Supper clubs’ roots are traced back to New York City’s Prohibition-era speakeasies that served dinner as a cover for their real business (serving illegal alcohol) and to the Los Angelos diner that Milwaukee native Lawrence Frank opened. But today, supper clubs are a particularly …

7 Perfect Stops for Cheese Lovers in Northern Wisconsin

February 28, 2024

As you may have heard, cheese is a pretty big deal in Wisconsin. While dairy farms and cheese factories are more prevalent in the rolling farmlands of southern and central Wisconsin, you may be surprised to find that there are several gems for the cheese …

10 Fun Indoor Activities Up North

February 8, 2024

Northern Wisconsin and U.P. Michigan aren’t just fair-weather friends. This region also has plenty to keep you happy and busy when the weather conditions are less than ideal for outdoor adventures. Here are 1o ideas to help you plan a fun day indoors in northern …

Pasties: Some Questions Answered

January 3, 2024

If you’ve taken a drive along Highway 2 in or near the U.P., you’ve likely seen signs boldly notifying you PASTIES SOLD HERE, but unless you’re a local resident, that probably has raised some questions for you.

How do you say it? First things first. It’s …

The Big Question…Remodel or Rebuild a Lake Cabin?

July 11, 2023

The Big Question… Remodel or Rebuild a Lake Cabin?
By Troy Prosa, TAP Architecure, St. Croix Falls, WI

Your cabin is a place for family gatherings, both young and old sharing life experiences like fishing and swimming. A place to get away from it all, take a …

Northern Bike Trails Perfect for Summer

June 29, 2023

Northern Wisconsin and the U.P of Michigan are home to hundreds of miles of biking trails.  Here are some of our favorites!

Northwest Region
Whether you call Northwest Wisconsin home or you are looking for activities to add to your itinerary for when you’re next able to …

Make your way to Gogebic County for July Festivities

June 28, 2023

Gogebic County has a ton of festivities happening in July.  Read about some favorites here.

Celebrate the 4th of July in Gogebic County
Gogebic County – Wakefield, Bessemer, and Ramsay, Michigan will be host to amazing Independence Day events offering parades and fireworks on different days, so …

Oconto County Offers Outdoor Opportunities for All

June 27, 2023

Slip-Sliddin’ Away in Oconto County
Who needs an indoor waterpark? Slippery Rock is a natural rock formation in the Oconto River that forms a water slide. It’s one of the biggest family attractions at Oconto County’s Chute Pond Park and Campground in Mountain, Wisconsin. Taking the …

Mark Your Calendar for a Lumberjack Show this Summer

June 22, 2023

Logging has been a vital part of Wisconsin’s history dating back into the late 1800’s, and the life of the lumberjack remains a vivid element of Wisconsin folklore.

Before the days of rail roads and highways, loggers would often float their harvested logs down the rivers …

7 Free Must-See Water Ski Shows in Northern Wisconsin to Check Out This Summer

June 20, 2023

Home to more than 15,000 lakes, Wisconsin is the ideal place for creative water pastimes. Although it might be hard to believe about a state that boasts such long winters and short summers, Wisconsin is considered the Water Ski Capital of the World!

If you plan …