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…
The music, the lights, the food. What is it about your favorite event that you just can’t bear to miss? One of the best parts of Washburn County events is the down-home atmosphere. Even if you aren’t from here, you’ll feel like you are by the end of one of our hometown festivals. Between the live…
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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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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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Where can I find cranberries? That is one of the top questions we hear at the visitor center this time of year - and it’s a great question! Our beloved Stone Lake Cranberry Festival is a top spot for cranberry enthusiasts so you don’t have to miss out on picking up Wisconsin’s State Fruit, the red…
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Let’s be honest here. We all pretty much love the vivid colors that fall brings to our landscape. It’s gorgeous. But, if we’re REALLY being honest, it’s the tastes and treasures I find along my fall color path that truly make the memories for me! There’s nothing like watching a hard working…
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It’s that time of the year again where the temperatures slowly start dropping and the leaves paint a vibrant canvas across the landscape. When you’re out with the family soaking up all the beautiful colors, be sure to stop by the Burch Barn for all kinds of family fun! The pumpkin patch is opening…
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The trees are changing and there is a crisp, coolness to the air - it’s fall, one of the most beloved seasons around the northwoods. And what’s not to love? The sights are beautiful, it’s finally sweater weather again, and the flavors are divine! Yes, flavors of fall are a real thing and around here…
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Imagine riding along in a private train car, taking in the picturesque views of the Namekagon River on a beautiful fall afternoon…sipping a glass of wine. The new Wine & Cheese train ride at the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad allows you to do just that! Make your visit to Washburn County extra…
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