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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: Friday Fish Fry

It’s a Friday Night in Wisconsin which means one thing, it’s time to head out for a Friday Night Fish Fry – a Wisconsin tradition. Everyone seems to have their favorite place to head out for fish fry, so we had to ask – where is the best fish fry in Washburn County? Read on to learn who won the top…

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Hidden Gems: Long Lake Area

It seems as though Northwest Wisconsin is full of hidden gems. Our next stop on our hidden gems tour offers so many hidden gems, but truly, it’s the lake itself that’s the biggest hidden gem. We’re talking about none other than Long Lake. Some of you may have known about Long Lake for years, while…

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Hidden Gems: Birchwood, WI

Whether it’s the best place to grab breakfast or a peaceful spot to take in the gorgeous views, there’s one thing we know for sure, our visitors (and locals!) know some of the best ways to explore our beautiful area so we took your comments to help us to create this great ‘go to’ guide. First up in…

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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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Made in WashCo: Round Man Brewing Co.

Have you ever wondered how in the world such a great brewpub ended up in a quaint little town tucked away in the Northwoods? We recently had the opportunity to sit down with the Churchill family, the masterminds behind this incredible operation, to dig deep into what started all of this, into what…

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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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