Recently, we were boating with friends and came upon an adult loon with a loon chick on its back. It was incredible how close we were able to get to them! After 20 years of watching the loons on our lake, I’d only seen this “piggyback” ride in pictures, not in person. This kind of …
Amidst all the road construction clattering right outside the doors at our CENTURY 21 Sand County Services office in Siren, this black bear felt at ease sauntering through our parking lot and yard. Although we’ve already had many black bear sightings this year, it was kind of incredible to look up and have one wandering …
This beautiful “bug” was spotted on the deck at our office and drew a lot of attention. It’s a Giant Leopard Moth with a 3 inch wing span. Underneath this stunning black and white facade is an equally striking color story – a bright blue body with reddish-orange bands! We had to ask ourselves …
There are a lot of cabins for sale in Northwestern Wisconsin. But if you’re specifically looking for lake property for sale with nice swimming frontage – a hard sand bottom on a clear water lake, how do you sift through the real estate listings to find a good match? Read on and you’ll find some …
Summer 2015 is underway in the Northland and life on the lake couldn’t be a more welcome thing! Whether you like to take it easy on your pontoon boat (a floating living room!), brush up your water sports skills on skis or socialize with family and friends, it’s time to get back on the water …
The turtles of the Northland are on the move again, looking for a suitable place to lay their eggs. They’re known to travel large distances from water to find a nesting location. This painted turtle thought the end of our driveway was a good place for the job. If you see a turtle crossing …
