Travelogue

Look Up! The Lyrid Meteor Shower Graces Our Skies This Week

April 18, 2022

If the prolonged winter weather has dampened your spirits, this week is a perfect time to look up and enjoy an expansive, dazzling sight. The 2022 Lyrids Meteor Shower will be visible this week. This year, the moon will be in a waning gibbous …

Plogging: A Fitness Trend That’s Great for You and the Environment

April 5, 2022

Looking for an activity that’s good for you, great for the environment, and perfect for celebrating Earth Day later this month (April 22)? Consider plogging, a trendy and civic-minded fitness activity that was first organized in Sweden in 2016.  Erik Ahlström, a skier and …

Celebrate the Luck o’ the Irish at These Northern Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Events

March 8, 2022

Whether you are looking for a festive parade, an opportunity to move your legs after hibernating all winter long, some green beer, or just good cheer—you’ll love taking part in these fun St. Patrick’s Day events taking place throughout northern Wisconsin this March to commemorate …

Explore Cross-Country Trails by Candlelight!

February 10, 2022

In Marinette, The Wisconsin DNR is hosting a candlelight ski and hike on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Gov. Thompson State Park. Hours are 6-9 p.m. The park and trails will be lit by more than 800 candle luminaries and accented with ice sculptures!

Skiers can …

Winter Park Boasts 80 km of Groomed XC Trails!

February 8, 2022

Winter Park & Nordic Center located just west of Minocqua enjoys a reputation as one of the top cross-country ski areas in the Midwest!

The facility and staff provide a full range of services for the cross-country skier, including 80 km (45 miles) of Piston Bully …

UP We Go Again To Hillclimbs and Snocross Races!

February 3, 2022

The UP of Michigan offers excitement and spills on their eagerly anticipated snowmobile hillclimbs! The weekend of Feb. 5-6 brings the Mid America Snow and Terran Expert Racers (MASTER) organization series to South Range for the Winternationals Snowmobile/Snow Bike Hillclimbs.

Whealkate Bluff has been re-done to …

Pine Mountain Ski Jump to Host International Ski Jump Competition!

February 1, 2022

Make plans now to attend the 2022 FIS Ski Jumping Continental Cup at the historic Pine Mountain Ski Jump in Iron Mountain. Practice day is Friday, Feb. 4 with competition on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 5 & 6.

The venue hosts jumpers from a dozen or …

Drop a Line or Drop In at Snow Fun Day

January 27, 2022

Lakewood’s Paul Bunyan Snow Fun Day on Saturday, Jan. 29 is an event that your family won’t want to miss!

The event features a fishing derby beginning at 7 a.m. with all fish to be brought in for judging no later than 4 p.m. Derby registration …

Ice Festival is the Coolest Event Around!

January 25, 2022

This year, the Lake Superior Ice Festival on Jan. 28 & 29 will feature 24 professionally carved ice sculptures around Superior at various businesses and city landmarks. There’s also a trivia contest connected to the sculptures. The overall festival is free, although certain events may …

Lots of Fun Activities Planned for Phillips WinterFest

January 20, 2022

The 2022 WinterFest celebration in Phillips on Friday-Sunday, Jan. 21-23 offers a lot of see and to participate in for all ages and skill levels, says the Phillips Chamber of Commerce.

All events are open to the public, including the Tavern League Tour (held throughout January) …