If you love fall foliage, northern Wisconsin is the place to be. I've thought that for years, and it still holds up every October around Stone Lake and Hayward. The maples, oaks, and aspens put on a show that, in my opinion, is as good as it ge...

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There's a noticeable shift that happens on our lakes once Labor Day weekend passes. I guess you could say the energy changes. Weekends are still busy, but the mid-week days start to stretch out and quiet down in a way that feels completely diff...

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Every year around Labor Day, my wife and I start talking about how fast the summer flew by. It's actually pretty crazy how fast it goes. We'll sit on the dock at one of the cabins as the sun goes down and it always hits me...this is one of th...

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There's something magical about summer nights at our cabins. The days are long, but once the sun starts to dip, a whole different rhythm takes over. The loons call across the water, the fire pits come alive, the sauna steams, and the sky puts o...

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Each year in late June, my wife and I make it a point to go to Musky Fest in Hayward. It's a great small town festival known for its sidewalk sales, food trucks, live music, and more. There's even a fishing contest and a carnival for the kids. ...

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