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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 Lodging Property

From cozy cabins and family campgrounds to staying overnight on a train car, Washburn County is home to some of the most unique lodging that you’ll find in Northwest Wisconsin. What makes a night in WashCo so special? Maybe it’s the clear view of the starry skies away from the lights of the city…

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ATV/UTV Friendly Lodging

Planning to hit the trails on your visit to WashCo? Check out where to stay during your next ATV/UTV adventure! Maple Terrace Resort - Located right outside of Birchwood on the beautiful Big Birch Lake, Maple Terrace Resort provides an enjoyable and relaxing spot for your stay. With nine cottages…

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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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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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Fall Paddling the Namekagon

While I am one for a good car ride with the windows down to take in the fall colors… There is something to be said about paddling down the river during the peak fall color and being surrounded by the northwoods wilderness. So let me give you a few inside tips for heading out on the river. First…

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