When my family first started vacationing in the Northwoods in the mid 1960s, we spent a week each year in MERCER to…

It doesn’t matter what town you live in or vacation near in the Northwoods, when the sun goes down you never know what…

I remember so many great things while vacationing with my family in the Northwoods when I was very young.  I have done and…

Do you know someone that is a jack of all trades master of none?  I had the privilege of knowing and living next…

Before I start this first topic, I want to say I own a few ST CROIX & FENWICKS and low-end rods, so I’m…

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the thickness of ice on our lakes, but with the winter temperatures being well above normal,…

Most Northwoods towns have a slogan or motto to distinguish themselves from other towns. Some of these are just outdoor slogans and mottos…

The origin of snowmobiling has been discussed between Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Canada. It’s actually none of these, but the first snowmobile built…

During the winter, there are many activities that take place on the ice-covered lakes and the first thing that comes to mind for…