The muskellunge, or more commonly known as the “musky”, is one of Wisconsin’s most prized fish – so prized, in fact, that it is our official state fish! Some of the biggest muskies ever caught, including the current state and world record of a 69 pound and 11 ounce musky, have been caught in Wisconsin. …
You can’t go anywhere in the last couple weeks, without hearing people complain about the weather. It’s cold. It’s snowing. Freezing rain is falling. I agree, it’s been so discouraging to so many people who love Spring and the promise of Summer to follow. It’s also affected many, many businesses, including ours. Our buyers just …
Many people in the area tap maple trees for sap in the Spring – to make maple syrup, either for fun or extra income. We were able to capture this eye catching scene of a setup near Spirit Lake. However, this year, things haven’t panned out so well in collecting the sap. In order for the …
The loss of Friday Night Wine Bars at the Chattering Squirrel has long left us groping for a good alternative for a respectable glass of wine, delicious bites of food and a cozy, personal environment to enjoy them. We welcome the discovery of Full of Beans Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar at the corners of Hwy A&H. The service …
If you drive through Voyager Village during the Christmas season, keep your eyes open for this church made from ice blocks. It’s at the corner of Kilkare Road and Hanscom Lake Trailway. In the daytime, the ice catches the sun making it sparkle beautifully and at night, it’s internally lit, so it glows softly from within. Bob …
One of our team members took this stunning photo of sunset on Clam Lake Saturday night. When I saw it, I was trying to remember where I was on Saturday night and how I missed such a vision. It practically reaches out and grabs you by the neck, but these things are fleeting and it …
These water plants are so beautiful to watch as the seasons go by. This summer they were bright green and mixed with the waxy green water lilies with white and yellow flowers. I thought they were pretty then, but when you pay attention to the plum and lime green color that comes with Fall, it’s a toss up. So many …
The traffic today shows that the weather isn’t keeping people from coming Up North to enjoy the Labor Day weekend. All of us who live here know to expect a cool down this time of year and aren’t surprised when we have to don socks and closed toe shoes. It’s just a part of the territory! …
You know it’s August when the fields of sunflowers are in full bloom, illuminating the world as you pass. There are a couple of fields of these beauties in the area and I never tire of them. Every year, I find myself slowing down and taking a deep breath as I pass this golden …
