We have hundreds of great lakes in Northwestern Wisconsin and on any given day, there is someone out fishing. The iconic fishing lakes like Yellow Lake, Clam Lake and Big McKenzie Lake are popular destination lakes for fishing. But our smaller less known lakes support a good fish population as well. In a national study, …
Aside from playing in the water, fishing and getting an occasional ice cream cone at the Burnett Dairy Cheese Store in Alpha, there are a myriad of fun things to do in our area this summer! Here are a few to choose from! Siren Music in the Park – every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30pm, you …
Our friend John was quick enough to get a photo of our loon and its chicks. They are growing fast and we are delighted that they have escaped the talons of the eagles, who also live on our lake. The current theory of “why” the loon chicks have survived is that the eagles did not …
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 …
As the traffic flows North for the holiday weekend, many people will be seeing orange – a lot of orange! Yes, road construction season is well underway and we are seeing our fair share of it right here in paradise. The most “in your face” zone for us is right outside the doors of …
