Ideas and information about living your best life Up North
Spring Dock Day was this last weekend and we were so lucky to have ideal weather for the ritual! Ample sunshine and a cool, light breeze helped to keep our attitudes in check as the process went along. Normally, we have a slight bout of consternation about whether the dock is perfectly straight and …
The Northview Drive Inn opened this week and in spite of the rain, rain and more rain, there were die-hard customers ready to be served. It’s a sign of Spring that makes us smile! Be sure to stop for a sweet treat or a full blown meal when you’re passing through! ~ Wanda Boldon
As you can see from the pictures at the Clam Lake boat launch park, the end of our winter has not been a picnic…or a walk in the park! We got an estimated 14-17 inches of snow with the last snowstorm. But fear not – it’s melting fast! The prediction at the lunch table today …
Now that we’re hearing the “drip, drip, drip” of snow melting off the roof, our thoughts turn to open water and all the recreation possibilities it offers. Our lakes typically open in the middle of April and this year’s fishing opener is May 3rd . So there’s still time to find a great cabin on one …
If fishing in Wisconsin is in your future, you’ll be glad to know that new fishing licenses for 2014 went on sale March 5th. If you got a license last year, it will expire on March 31st. Keep in mind that kids under 15 fish for free in Wisconsin and if you were born before …
Here’s an update on the trails in Burnett County from the folks at Burnett County Forest and Parks. Burnett County Winter Trails are currently open – however, conditions are changing! The majority of the trails are in good condition. Grooming on the trails is minimal right now due to the warmer temperatures. Snowmobiles will find …
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 …
If you’re looking for a quick, convenient place to work up a sweat, head over to the Webb Lake Ski Trail. It’s just off Highway H on North Bear Lake Road. They have a nice parking area in a quiet, wooded environment and there are three easy to moderate trails. If you want …
If you’re looking for the “real deal” – a ski area with over 24km of groomed trails from beginner to expert, the Timberland Hills Ski Area is the place to go. It’s situated on 2400 wooded acres of Burnett County Forest Land, ideal for cross country skiing. They even have a warming house just off …
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Another gem for cross country skiing in the area is the Brandt Pines Ski Trail just outside of Grantsburg in Governor Knowles State Forest. You can get there by following Hwy F out of Grantsburg or by taking Larson Road North off Hwy 70, just West of Grantsburg. Take heart – it feels like you’re …
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