Agent life has its virtues! This is the kind of magic environment we get to work in – glowing and pristine Wisconsin forests. Every week we meet to get a guided tour of our newest listings from the listing agent. This week, Tom Peterson showed us a beautiful piece of land near Frederic with the …
46% of the land in Wisconsin is a place where trees grow and 57% of that forested land in Wisconsin is owned by individual land owners – just like you and me! Most of that land is in the Northern part of the state. Aren’t we lucky? Our forests and wooded lands are important to …
Since most of Wisconsin’s forests were cleared for agriculture or timber in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, most of the mature forests we see today are less than 125 years old. The Civilian Conservation Corps helped reforest by planting thousands of acres of pines across the state. We owe them a barrel full …
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Just when we thought Mother Nature was going to pass us by, the leaves started to change color! The sunny weekend ahead should make for a glorious play on the new color that’s beginning to surround us. Don’t miss it! It also means that we’ll be raking our lawns in the near future. Count the …
The “Taste of the Trail” event last weekend was a wonderful success and a great part of the whole Harvestfest weekend in Siren, WI! The weather was ideal and the atmosphere at the gallery was a buzz with people enjoying the variety of foods and beverages available. What a great way to support and share …
If you drove by the Siren Airport on Hwy 35 last Saturday, you saw a sea of automobile activity! Some classic collector cars were there for show and others were there to prove their speed. It was the first of what may be an annual event – time trial drag racing. The airport was allowed …
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The Spooner Fish Hatchery is having a Fish Harvest Open House on Friday, September 25th from 8:30 – 11:00 am. It’s your last chance to see them harvest fish from the ponds for stocking into lakes this year. They’ll have goody bags for kids and you can take a tour of the Hatchery. If you …
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You can’t miss this incredible story! One of the largest fishes EVER taken in Wisconsin was caught right here in Burnett County by this 13 year old boy. First the Jordan Buck and now this! Read the full story from the Duluth News Tribune. – Wanda Boldon http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/outdoors/fishing/3840616-13-year-old-hauls-whale-sturgeon-burnett-county-lake
The 6th Annual “Taste of Siren” will be held at the Lakeview Event Center, just North of Siren on Hwy 35 on Thursday, September 24th from 5-8pm. Proceeds support the Domestic Animal Wellness Center and Wildlife Rescue. Tickets are just $20 per person or $35 per couple for “Tastes” from local dining establishments and select …
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If you like food, make an effort to spend some time in Northwestern Wisconsin this Fall. We have some fun events in the Siren and Webster, WI areas for you! One event worth your investigation is the first annual “Taste of the Trail” on Saturday, September 26th from 2-5pm. It’s a benefit for Northwest Passage, …
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