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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Nestled between the popular northwoods communities of Spooner and Hayward is a quaint town that is truly a hidden gem. The community of Stone Lake is located on State Highway 70 and is surrounded by some of the most popular lakes in Northwest Wisconsin. We asked our locals and visitors what some 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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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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Spooner is home to some incredible architecture. One of the coolest spots to check out is Downtown Spooner. You'll find seventeen buildings with their original tin ceilings from the early 1900's. There is so much history to explore when walking around the downtown area. Follow along on this tour of…
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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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The vibrant fall landscape with its brilliant pops of yellow, orange and red is enough to remind you of a watercolor painting. If you love the scenery, you’re going to love the art galleries in our area even more! Here are some of my favorite stops: Brickyard Pottery - A picturesque old schoolhouse…
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The cool nights and frosty mornings have arrived & I don’t know about you, but it makes me fast forward to nights in front of the fire with cocoa and my loved ones! There are so many great things coming our way this holiday season in Washburn County that you just can’t help but feel jolly and get…
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Did you know that Shell Lake, Wisconsin is home to the longest continuous running jazz camp in the nation?! Did you also know that your middle or high school student can take part in jazz camp, concert band camp, show choir camp or any number of the 16 youth camps that are offered there? So, what is…
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From a small clay studio set up in a church to The Potter’s Shed that we know and love today, there’s an incredible story behind the music, art, gorgeous garden, and even the fairy doors that make up this well known attraction. Affectionately referred to by their local patrons as simply “The Shed”…
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