Local gems – people and places we love
Keizer Lake Wildlife Area is located in Burnett County on the Jackson Township with 1,352 acres of trees, wetlands and up north wildlife. Similar to Crex Meadows in Grantsburg Wisconsin, Keizer Lake Wildlife Area offers several recreational fun for the outdoors enthusiasts in all seasons. From bird watching, to canoeing and hunting and fishing to …
One of the greatest things about the north woods of Wisconsin is the wildlife. The deer, bear, turkeys and several other animals can be seen almost anywhere, whether you’re driving through town or in your own backyard. But all animals need a home and Crex Meadows is just one of the many scenic wildlife areas …
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Even if you don’t own property here, you can still enjoy the outdoors Up North. Burnett and Washburn County have some great public beaches with picnic tables, outdoor grills, playgrounds and more for everyone to enjoy. Just remember to grab a towel and some snacks because the kids won’t want to leave when you can …
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In a New Light Art Gallery showcases more than just photography, but stories through the lens of Northwest Passage’s youth and to bring the community together. This summer, In a New Light is opening their doors for the community to get involved with a community art project featuring a professional artist from Minneapolis Minnesota. From …
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Much like me, I’m sure you’ve spied this cute food truck around the area and have wanted to try their food. I’ve asked many people about the food and watched their eyes light up as they describe how good it is. So it’s been on my “wish list” for far too long! Melanie Connor Johnson …
One of the places in our area that we tell clients is a “can’t miss” is the Cheese Store at the Burnett Dairy Coop in Alpha, WI. You pass it on Hwy 70 as you come and go from your cabin paradise. It’s truly a jewel and is a place that makes us proud and …
What started as a fun weekend with friends has turned into something much more – a benefit for the Locks of Love Foundation that keeps getting bigger and better. One of our agents, Nancy Oakes, participated this year and said there were about 100 bikes riding the route. They started at the B&O Bar in …
We’re kicking of the start of Summer 2014 this weekend and if the traffic is any indication, it’s going to be big! Traffic has picked up as the day has progressed, but it’s also a different kind of traffic. There are trucks with trailers, boats, RV’s, campers and cars loaded down with bikes, canoes and …
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Mother Nature gave us a beautiful weekend for the Wisconsin Fishing Opener! It was busy on the big fishing lakes and a beautiful sight to see all the boats out on the open water. I also saw many multi-generational boats as well. What a great tradition to pass down to younger fishermen! Here are some …
It’s that time of year, where the winter layers are more than just long underwear and sweaters. Some of us have acquired another semi-permanent layer that lies right beneath our own skin. Yikes! With beach vacations and the hope of summertime boating ahead, it’s a great time to get a plan in place and start …
