LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN NORTHWEST WISCONSIN
If the pressures of modern life are mind-boggling, allow your imagination to drift a bit; slow your Beta waves to an easy Delta rhythm and close your eyes to the hectic self-induced pace prevalent in your noisy city environment. Take off your watch, you won't need it. Ready? If so, then you are ready to find Barron County in Northwest Wisconsin
Come to Barron County and savor its loveliness, sparked by Wisconsin’s “Northwoods” environment, its warm, friendly people and its first-rate, diverse business climate. Join us. We put more of life into your life and business. Join them. Join us. We put more of life into your life and business.
Northwoods Environment
Barron County is home to over 360 spring-fed, crystal-clear lakes, carved by glaciers during the Ice Age. The county’s lakes range in size from a just a few acres to over 3000 acres.
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BURNETT COUNTY - Whether you like to fish on a clear lake, paddle a canoe down a river,
hunt whitetails, or relax with friends, Burnett County is a great vacation destination! Situated in Northwestern Wisconsin, only two hours from the Twin Cities and seven hours from Chicago,
is a place with over 500 lakes, 100,000 acres of public lands.
Burnett County splendid natural and cultural resources that await you in the northwoods. Our county is best known for its fantastic fishing on lakes just the right size for family fun. We also offer great trails for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and ATVs. The St. Croix and Namekagon rivers that meander through our pine woods are both part of the original wild and scenic rivers established by the National Park Service. Golfers enjoy seven courses in our county. A restored fort and trading post brings history to life. Look for lady luck at two gaming casinos or dream up your own relaxation at a shady campsite or vacation home on one of our northern lakes.
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POLK COUNTY - Come to Polk County just once and we know you'll be back. Experience the country at its finest where you'll find everything from great country hospitality to true northern wilderness, all just a short hour from Mpls/St. Paul. Situated on the east bank of the Upper St. Croix River, Polk County is in the heart of the Wisconsin Glacier region. The St. Croix River corridor is punctuated by dramatic granite formations and magnificent, tree-covered slopes.The rest of the contryside is graced with lakes and streams nestled among beautiful rolling hills.You can enjoy this scenery from an authentic turn of the century steam locomotive or on a sternwheeler riverboat. Wonderful museums, shops and professional theatre are yours to enjoy, and how about a visit to the Winery? Weekenders come for skiing, golf, swimming, canoeing, hiking and horseback riding. Lodging ranges from primitive camping and RV parks to quaint bed and breakfast inns and first class hotels and motels. Polk County's extensive trail system includes portions of the Ice Age Trail, the Gandy Dancer State Bicycle Trail and the Cattail Trail. They link to hundreds of miles of snowmobile and hiking trails, groomed year round. Information, dining, lodging, camping and entertainment are never far away. For those who would like to stay longer, there are a variety of housing, business and economic development options available.
Contact the Polk County Information Center and find out how you can spend a lifetime in "the country" of Polk County! 1-800-222-POLK
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WASHBURN COUNTY - We would like to welcome you to Washburn County, with Northwoods in every Direction. Not only does this area have Northwoods in Every Direction, but there is something to see and do in every direction as well. No matter what your interests may be, you will find more than enough to do during your stay with us. Washburn County boasts over 950 lakes, hundreds of miles of trails from horseback riding to hiking, from snowmobiling to ATVing, primitive canoe routes and many more activities for the outdoor enthusiasts. Nature isn’t all that the area has to offer however, there are many museums, art galleries and specialty stores galore.
If you’ve never experienced our true, northern hospitality, we invite you to join us for a day, week or even a month. If you need any assistance in planning your trip, contact the Washburn County Information Center where our helpful, friendly staff is there to assist you.
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