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Hidden Gems: Shell Lake, WI

With a 2,500 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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Best of WashCo: Best Event

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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Best of WashCo: Best Attraction

Washburn County is home to some of the coolest attractions in the area. Whether you’re looking to climb aboard a historic train car, float a river or take a tour at a local farm, you’re bound to have a great time exploring the area attractions. The top three attractions in the Best of WashCo: Best…

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WashCo Spotlight: Spooner Fish Hatchery

Have you ever wondered where that monster walleye came from that you caught on your favorite Wisconsin lake? Or what about that first musky that you caught with your grandpa? Well, there’s a good chance that it came from a little hatchery located in Spooner, Wisconsin. Now don’t get us wrong, there…

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Spooner Tin Ceiling Tour

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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Taste & Treasure in Washburn County

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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Fall Fun at the Burch Barn

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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Train Rides, Tastes & Colors of Fall in Washburn County

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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