Northwestern Wisconsin


Northwest Wisconsin is truly Wisconsin's playground for outdoor enthusiast and vacationers. This area of the state features some of the best retreats for vacation resorts, lakes, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, hunting, fall colors and more. This area is also rich with Native American culture and history. Travel along the shores of Lake Superior, wind your way through the St. Croix Valley or delve into the towering pines of endless forests. Take scenic auto tours and discover magnificent waterfalls, colorful woodlands and breathtaking waterscapes. Find secluded woodland trails for hiking and mountain biking. Hop on your four-wheeler and explore the finest ATV trail systems in the Midwest.

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Your Escape to Northern Wisconsin!

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Northwestern Wisconsin is a recreational paradise with trails lovingly made for every kind of activity, and every kind of person. On this episode of Discover Wisconsin we’ll take you on the trails in nine of our favorite northwestern counties and show you why they’re some of the best places in the state to hike, bike, bird watch, horseback ride, ATV, snowmobile and much more. Continuing on our journey of Northern Wisconsin, we’ll head to Lac du Flambeau where the Native American heritage and cultural festivals create a pristine environment for your whole family to enjoy. From bird watching at Powell Marsh… to the Partner’s Fishing Outing with a couple Packer Legends… to the Lac du Flambeau Tribe’s many contributions to the area with the Lake Sturgeon Project and the Annual Rendezvous festival… to the famous Lake of the Torches Resort Casino… you’ll experience it all on “Your Escape to Northern Wisconsin.”

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  • Iron County

    Find “Real Northwood’s” beauty and adventure in Iron County. This area offers a variety of natural surroundings that is envied by many others.
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  • Washburn County

    Trails-Trails-and more Trails. The outdoorsman will never lack for something to do here in Washburn County. There are over 275 miles of groomed trails for snowmobiles, 7 cross country ski and skijoring trails, a snow shoe trail, ATV trails, walking trails, and horseback riding opportunities.
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  • Ashland County Website

    Come to Northwest Wisconsin and plan a special getaway that includes recreation, relaxation, and a renewal in Ashland County. We offer stunning scenic beauty, an infinite variety of attractions, never ending adventures, first-class lodgings and relaxing campgrounds, memorable meals and you'll be welcomed with a smile and greeted like a friend.
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  • Douglas County

    Douglas County and its unique communities are nestled on the western tip of the Great Lake Superior. Whether you are looking for incredible scenery, rich history, rare attractions, colorful events or year-round recreational opportunities, Douglas County has something to fit your needs.
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  • Polk County

    Polk County is located in scenic NW Wisconsin, about 50 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. Whether you visit in warm or cool weather, there's always fun to be had in Polk County!
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  • Chippewa County

    Chippewa County Wisconsin offers excitement and adventure for visitors, as well as residents, all year round. Chippewa County is an entertainment hotbed, hosting two nationally acclaimed music festivals as well as exciting events throughout the year.
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  • Price County

    Price County, is home to a variety of natural resources. This native abundance provides endless recreational opportunities, such as snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, hiking, biking, golfing, canoeing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and ATV riding.
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  • Rusk County

    Rusk County is a forested, glaciated area, waterfalls are hidden in the woods, and deer inhabit the area. Take a boat ride on any of our clean, clear lakes. Get the fishing tackle out: bass, panfish, walleye, musky, northern, or bullheads are waiting to bite. Good trout fishing is to be had in well-stocked streams. Plus much more, it all awaits you in Rusk County.
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  • Barron County

    When visiting Barron County you quickly find out that there is something for everyone. Thousands come to visit, and many of them fall in love with what they find and stay for a lifetime.
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  • Burnett County

    Burnett County, Wisconsin is the place to find whatever you're looking for. Whether you want excitement, relaxation, adventure or peace and quiet, you'll find it here, just an hour's drive from Minneapolis, St. Paul or Duluth/Superior.
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  • Lake Superior’s Autumn Bounty tour

    To fully experience Lake Superior’s Autumn Bounty, one must experience the magic of the area by touring the countryside, small towns and cities found in Bayfield and Ashland counties.
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  • Northwestern Wisconsin Recreational Trail Systems

    Northwest Wisconsin has trails for everyone, including mountain bikers, touring bicyclists, hikers, crosscountry skiers, snowshoers, ATVers, snowmobilers, horseback riders, motorcyclists, birdwatchers, paddlers, even dog sledding enthusiasts.
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  • Superior Dragon Boat Festival

    The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is an annual fundraising event held in the Superior Bay off Barkers Island in Superior, Wisconsin and includes a traditional dragon boat race as well as a host of other exciting and entertaining festivities.
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  • Powell Marsh Wilderness

    Today, Powell Marsh Wildlife Area provides significant, local wildlife-based recreation, particularly waterfowl hunting and birding opportunities. Management emphasizes habitat for waterfowl and species that require open wetland and grassland habita
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