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Changes in Long-Term Ownership
One trend we’ve been experiencing lately is an abundance of people who have owned their property for 20, 30 and 40+ years and have decided it’s time for a change. Some have suddenly found themselves alone and can no longer care for the property by themselves. Others are just deciding that they need to sell …
Trail Update for Burnett County
Here is the latest Trail Update from Burnett County Forest and Parks: ALL Winter Snowmobile and ATV Trails are CLOSED. Our next planned riding season will begin, weather permitting, on May 22 with the opening of our Summer ATV Trails. Be sure to check back for updated information.
Homes for Sale in Danbury, WI
Whether you’re looking for a place to call your year around home or a cabin to get away from it all, the Danbury, WI area is a great location! We have some nice options available right now that can meet many of the criteria on your Wish List. Don’t worry if you haven’t told Santa. …
Aldo Leopold: The Man Behind Our Name
Our clients and customers often wonder why our company is named Sand County Services. I went to college at the University of Wisconsin in Madison where students are introduced to a professor, author and environmentalist Aldo Leopold. His most famous book is called “A Sand County Almanac”. It’s a series of essays describing the environment …
Musky Fishing in Burnett County, WI
The muskellunge, or more commonly known as the “musky”, is one of Wisconsin’s most prized fish – so prized, in fact, that it is our official state fish! Some of the biggest muskies ever caught, including the current state and world record of a 69 pound and 11 ounce musky, have been caught in Wisconsin. …
It’s Time to Get Ready!
You can’t go anywhere in the last couple weeks, without hearing people complain about the weather. It’s cold. It’s snowing. Freezing rain is falling. I agree, it’s been so discouraging to so many people who love Spring and the promise of Summer to follow. It’s also affected many, many businesses, including ours. Our buyers just …
The Tap Runs Dry.
Many people in the area tap maple trees for sap in the Spring – to make maple syrup, either for fun or extra income. We were able to capture this eye catching scene of a setup near Spirit Lake. However, this year, things haven’t panned out so well in collecting the sap. In order for the …
Friday Nights are Back!
The loss of Friday Night Wine Bars at the Chattering Squirrel has long left us groping for a good alternative for a respectable glass of wine, delicious bites of food and a cozy, personal environment to enjoy them. We welcome the discovery of Full of Beans Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar at the corners of Hwy A&H. The service …
Holidays on Ice.
If you drive through Voyager Village during the Christmas season, keep your eyes open for this church made from ice blocks. It’s at the corner of Kilkare Road and Hanscom Lake Trailway. In the daytime, the ice catches the sun making it sparkle beautifully and at night, it’s internally lit, so it glows softly from within. Bob …