We’re in the midst of a late summer heatwave, with Labor Day weekend temperatures kissing the 90 degree mark! It’s a great time to go jump in the lake! But for forward-thinking types or for those who “live to hunt” or “hunt to live”, hunting season is just around the corner. The bow hunting opener …
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Most people Up North have gravel driveways. They’re rustic and natural looking and are relatively inexpensive to maintain, compared to an asphalt drive. But after all the heavy rains we’ve experienced lately, I’ve heard a lot of complaints about driveway washouts. Yes, when you feel like you’re going to lose your entire car in a …
I just talked with a client of mine who is a Mom of 3 kids. She said she was out school shopping with her kids this week. I can’t believe it’s that time already! The summer has been so beautiful thus far and it’s hard to think it might be winding down. As the weather …
Porch sitting is a fine sport and it’s even better when you do it Up North! It’s a place you can enjoy morning to night – coffee to cocktails. It’s a place where you can enjoy listening to bird songs and exchange bright ideas with no buzzing noises hovering around your ears. There is no …
We have hundreds of great lakes in Northwestern Wisconsin and on any given day, there is someone out fishing. The iconic fishing lakes like Yellow Lake, Clam Lake and Big McKenzie Lake are popular destination lakes for fishing. But our smaller less known lakes support a good fish population as well. In a national study, …
Aside from playing in the water, fishing and getting an occasional ice cream cone at the Burnett Dairy Cheese Store in Alpha, there are a myriad of fun things to do in our area this summer! Here are a few to choose from! Siren Music in the Park – every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30pm, you …
Our friend John was quick enough to get a photo of our loon and its chicks. They are growing fast and we are delighted that they have escaped the talons of the eagles, who also live on our lake. The current theory of “why” the loon chicks have survived is that the eagles did not …
Recently, we were boating with friends and came upon an adult loon with a loon chick on its back. It was incredible how close we were able to get to them! After 20 years of watching the loons on our lake, I’d only seen this “piggyback” ride in pictures, not in person. This kind of …
Amidst all the road construction clattering right outside the doors at our CENTURY 21 Sand County Services office in Siren, this black bear felt at ease sauntering through our parking lot and yard. Although we’ve already had many black bear sightings this year, it was kind of incredible to look up and have one wandering …
This beautiful “bug” was spotted on the deck at our office and drew a lot of attention. It’s a Giant Leopard Moth with a 3 inch wing span. Underneath this stunning black and white facade is an equally striking color story – a bright blue body with reddish-orange bands! We had to ask ourselves …
