It’s a Friday Night in Wisconsin which means one thing, it’s time to…
With a 2,600 acre lake located downtown, some would say the entire community of Shell…
There’s nothing quite like the first sip of your favorite drink. Whether…
Nearly 1,000 sparkling lakes, good old-fashioned resorts and Friday Night Fish Fries, Washburn County is the ideal destination to plan your summer getaway. Washburn County is located in Northwest Wisconsin, directly between Eau Claire and Duluth/Superior. You could say that Washburn County is a…
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While you’re out looking for your new honey hole for the upcoming fishing season, Washburn County will be sure to have what you’re looking for. Here are some fun fishing & lake facts about our area that you may want to know while exploring for the perfect spot to cast a line. Did you know…
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Bucking broncs, cheering fans, and fearless cowboys. There’s nothing quite like cheering on a cowboy as he holds on tight for the ride of his life. From the cute little cowboys and cowgirls just learning the ropes on the sheep to the experienced team ropers, you’re sure to enjoy the action-packed…
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The snow and ice have gone away in Washburn County which means the wildlife and vegetation are starting to 'spring' back to life. Now is the perfect time to lace up those hiking boots and venture into the great outdoors to hit up some of the exceptional hiking hot spots that Washburn County had to…
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Have you ever found yourself on a scenic ATV trail wondering what the interesting building is that you're seeing along the trail? If you're as curious as we are, you will definitely want to check out the Washburn County ATV Scenic Tour. The scenic tour follows Washburn County's over 100 miles of…
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Washburn County’s largest community, Spooner, boasts a population of just over 2,500. This charming small town is the next feature in our hidden gems series. From top-notch dining to one of the best downtowns in Northwest Wisconsin, a trip to Spooner will not disappoint! Spend Some Time Downtown A…
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It seems as though Northwest Wisconsin is full of hidden gems. Our next stop on our hidden gems tour offers so many hidden gems, but truly, it’s the lake itself that’s the biggest hidden gem. We’re talking about none other than Long Lake. Some of you may have known about Long Lake for years, while…
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For the second article in our “Hidden Gems” series, we head to the northern part of Washburn County. Nestled among mighty pines and pristine lakes, the Minong area offers some remarkable spots that you may not have checked out yet. From some amazing spots to take a dip in the water to one of the…
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Whether it’s the best place to grab breakfast or a peaceful spot to take in the gorgeous views, there’s one thing we know for sure, our visitors (and locals!) know some of the best ways to explore our beautiful area so we took your comments to help us to create this great ‘go to’ guide. First up in…
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With a 2,600 acre lake located downtown, some would say the entire community of Shell Lake is a hidden gem. If you’ve visited before, you can likely confirm that to be true. There have been many additions to the Shell Lake community over the past several years making spending a day, weekend or even…
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