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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 of the Outdoors

With nearly 150,000 acres of county forest land, nearly a thousand lakes, and the Namekagon River: Wisconsin’s Moving National Park, Washburn County is a premier outdoor recreation destination. When we asked what was the “Best of the Outdoors”, we knew we’d get a lot of votes. Folks around here are…

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A Thousand Lakes of Fun: Washburn County

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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WashCo Water Facts

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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Hidden Gems: Minong, WI

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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Explore Local: Youth Scavenger Hunt

It’s so fun to be a kid in Washburn County! Whether you’re spending a day at the beach, snapping selfies at the Giant Bluegill or taking a hike on the Totogatic Trail, there are tons of great ways to explore. There’s even more incentive to get out and explore the area if you grab a copy of the Youth…

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Explore Local: Parks

Summer seems to come and go so quickly - be sure you’re making the most of your summer in Washburn County! One of my all time favorite summer activities is a picnic lunch. With well over twenty parks in our county, you can find a perfect spot in any of our communities. Whether you want a quiet spot…

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