The People’s Vacation Guide To Northern Wisconsin

Stunning fall colors in Northwoods of Northern WI


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]




Featured Story

Northern Wisconsin Loon Flying Low Over Water

Loon Facts or Fiction? An Update from Dr.Piper

Dr. Walter H. Piper knows loons. I mean… he really knows loons. Since 1993, he and several colleagues have led The Loon Project, an in-depth study of loon territorial behavior in Oneida County, Wisconsin. During the late spring and summer months, you can find Dr. … [Read More...]

Northern Wisconsin Spring

Glorious Range of Spring Activities for All

Whatever type of travel experience you prefer, you'll adore northern Wisconsin's forests, lakes, rivers, meadows and wetlands in the spring and early summer. That's when trillium carpet the forest floors, marsh marigolds rest in roadside waters, and columbines nod … [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 Fishing Reports

Eagle River Fishing Report: May 13, 2013

Perch, crappies and bluegills putting on a good to excellent bite, with good northern action, and walleye hitting fair to good. All in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. The annual spring perch bonanza is going on right now in the Eagle River area.  Fish shallow muddy … [Read More...]

Marathon & Lincoln Fishing Report: May 13, 2013

Walleye, bass, crappies and musky (where allowed -- south of Hwy. 10) hitting. All in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). Walleye fishing remains good in the central Wisconsin area on … [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...]

Loon Family

Do Loons Mate for Life?

Part 2 of an interview series with Dr. Piper, founder of The Loon … [Read More...]

Male Loons Fight Over Territory

Male Loons Fight to the Death

Part 3 of an interview series with Dr. Piper, founder of The Loon … [Read More...]

Northern Wisconsin For Kids

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...]

Pressed Leaves for Scrapbook

Make a Leaf Press and Scrapbook

A good way to preserve plant and leaf specimens is to press … [Read More...]