The People’s Vacation Guide To Northern Wisconsin


Read stories, articles, reviews, poems, narratives. . . all written by residents and visitors who share a common love for the northern Wisconsin Northwoods area. Fishing reports from local guides; reviews of restaurants, bars, events, attractions; first-hand accounts of albino deer, elk, Wisconsin loons; personal reflections on our beautiful seasons and more. Enjoy this insider’s view – the people's guide to northern Wisconsin. [Image: Courtesy of Mike Crowley, lifeinthenorthwoods.com]



Northern Wisconsin Fishing Reports

Marathon & Lincoln Fishing Report: May 7, 2012

Walleyes, crappies, bass and northerns all hitting amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin's Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). With water temperatures now reaching the upper 50s, and in some areas 60 degrees, the walleyes are … [Read More...]

Eagle River Fishing Report: May 7, 2012

Fishing opener in Eagle River, Wisconsin with great northern action, and a good bite for walleyes, crappies and perch. The Eagle River, Wisconsin area welcomed the Wisconsin fishing opener with some really good action.  Waters temps are in the low 50s, lake … [Read More...]

Featured Story

The Little Loony Tales - Hatched - Final Cover

The Little Looney Tales: Hatched – A Book Review

This book review was submitted by Anna Ward (age 14), a summer resident of Eagle River and a self-proclaimed loon enthusiast from as far back as she can remember. “The Little Looney Tales - Hatched” is written by two authors, Lizzie and Jack. Lizzie resides “Up … [Read More...]

Northern Wisconsin Events

Wisconsin International Wood Tick Race

International Wood Tick Race

The world famous International Wood Tick Race is held annually, in May, at the Oxbo Resort, in Oxbo, Wisconsin where hundreds of contestants vie for a money prize, champion trophy and the biggest honor of all -- the title of Wood Tick Racing Champion. More than 30 … [Read More...]

Northern Wisconsin Cabin Rentals

Wisconsin Cottage Rentals Above & beyond

Above & Beyond Cabin, Washington Island

Above & Beyond Cottage offers 4 wooded acres located on 300 feet of private beachfront on Washington Island, Wisconsin. It’s the perfect cabin rental for swimming, beach combing, campfires and watching our breath-taking sunsets. The cabin has 3 bedrooms (2 … [Read More...]

Northern Wisconsin Wildlife

Albino Whitetail Buck Broken Ear

“Broken Ear” the Albino Deer

Mike Crowley is one of the exceptional Northwoods photographers whose … [Read More...]

Baby Loon and Mommy Loon

The Life Cycle of the Common Loon

Some frequently asked questions - and answers - about the Common Loon … [Read More...]

Northern Wisconsin For Kids

Wisconsin Spring Mushrooms

Hunt for Spring Mushrooms in Wisconsin

Primitive peoples thought that mushrooms sprang from the … [Read More...]

Wisconsin Scarecrow

How to Make a Scarecrow for Kids

Some of the seeds you plant in the garden may never sprout … [Read More...]

Spring Peeper Frog

Listen for Spring Peepers’ Sound

The first warming spring rains stir a number of animals to … [Read More...]