Travelogue

March and April’s grab-bag weather can be a challenging time of year for winter sports enthusiasts in northern Wisconsin. But while snowmobilers and ice fishers might not appreciate the deteriorating conditions of the trails and the ice this time of year, these temperatures—above freezing during …

ST. CROIX FALLS – The countryside will be painted in lush autumn colors when you visit the Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard in St. Croix Falls this October. The winery is doubling down by offering two weekends of fun with their Oktoberfest Wine Festival, …

The Northwoods of Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan is awash in dozens of challenging athletic activities and fun celebrations during the next two months. We can’t think of a time when running and bicycling contests were so numerous as in 2022. …

July is a great time to head to the Northwoods of Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan. The air is warm, the days are long and filled with sunshine, and the nights are cool – perfect for a campfire and roasting marshmallows. Many events featured …

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 …

Add a dash of adventure and thrills to your next Northwoods trip this summer. In this selection, we’ll take you to soaring heights, bring you back to terra firma, and finally take you underground. Listed is a sample of the many attractions that will get …

Waterfalls are captivating all year long: whether surrounded by the summer’s greenery or the fall’s fiery hues, whether shimmering with ice crystals in the winter or roaring with snowmelt and nourishing rains in the spring.

Lucky for us, this land we call Up North has many …

Considering there are 15,074 documented lakes in Wisconsin, it’s safe to say that fishing is a pretty big deal around here—and a way of life for many. But with so many waterways and species of fish, there is a lot to learn. Whether you are …

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 …

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 …