We finally synched our schedules with the weather and were able to put our dock in the lake last night. It feels so great to be interacting with open water again! Now we just need a boat and some sunshine… I guess I’ll settle for partly cloudy at this point. I don’t think I’m being …
One of the most uplifting and happy sounds this time of year is the moment that you hear the frogs begin to sing. It’s truly a sign that winter has let go of its grip! I’m happy to report, “They’re out!” Another thing that’s out, that doesn’t likely make a lot of people happy is …
We are starting to see waterfowl return to the area. This pair of swans found open water on Burlingame Lake where the lake meets the Creek. They seemed fairly relaxed while they basked in the sun, which has been a scarcity this Spring.
The Cheese Store in Alpha, attached to the Burnett Dairy Co-op has been a favorite stopping-shopping spot for most all who enter our lakes region via Highway 70. The store is always stocked with a vast variety of fresh cheeses, fresh homemade pizza, meats, specialty snacks and pantry items. Tom from our office raves about …
Mother Nature is a cruel force. Just when we had the taste of Spring right in front of us. Just when the songs of Spring birds floated through the air. Just when we tucked away our winter clothes…she gives us a reality check. We have at least a foot of new snow on the ground and the blowing and …
Great news for the Northland of Wisconsin! For the second straight month in a row, sales in our area outperformed the rest of the State of Wisconsin. In fact, February sales for Northern Wisconsin in 2011 were 37.5% over our February sales for 2010. Hoorah! The WRA is crediting vacation home sales for the good performance and notes …
In 2005, plans began in Webster for the expansion of the public library. The long road of finding a location and raising the funds has been underway for six years and finally this year, the Library Board has something concrete to work with, literally. Terry Larsen and his family donated the building and site …
Today’s photo and posting are from Pat Duffy! Living here amongst all the beauty that is the northwoods, one has a tendency to forget to appreciate what we have around us. Each morning as walk across the street to get the morning newspaper, I make it a point to remind myself of the incredible natural beauty …
The local Realtors Association just released trend numbers for our area, showing three years of listing and sales activity. I was anxious to analyze what they sent, because the last three years have been very interesting – to say the least. Two of the trends that stood out to me are relevant to potential sellers and buyers and answer two …
I drove by Crooked Lake on Saturday and noticed a big spectacle out on the ice. There were trucks with large trailers and lots of commotion. The white snow and ice were a great backdrop to the sea of colors donned by everyone involved. I decided to pull into the park and walk onto the ice to see …
