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Northwoods Yard & Garden
Although typically not viewed as a complicated process, mowing has a major impact on the appearance and health of your lawn. With all our rain, it has been a struggle to keep up with lawn growth, but consider these guidelines for properly mowing lawns.
The Lake Where You Live
Car trouble is never fun. Boat trouble is worse. It’s tough to enjoy the lake where you live when the boat engine won’t start.
WinMan Trails continues with improvements, updates for summer of 2024
The WinMan trails are a popular destination for many residents and visitors of the Northwoods alike. With year round silent sports trails available, it is a place the entire family can go to enjoy the outdoors and get in some exercise.
What is a prop bait?
A prop bait is just what it sounds like. A top water bait with a prop, much like a boat motor prop, attached to either the front or the back. Many “old school” prop baits have the prop in the front of the bait, such as the larger one in …
Wisconsin beachgoers: Be aware of blue-green algae risks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds beachgoers to watch for blue-green algae this summer. Blue-green algae can have harmful effects on humans and pets, including illness if swallowed or inhaled in water droplets or irritation if rubbed on the skin.
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Natural Resources Board sets deer season framework
On June 26 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deer program specialist Jeff Pritzl spoke to the state’s Natural Resources Board (NRB) about recommendations coming from the County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) regarding the 2024 deer hunting season.
Lynn Feldman’s years of service give her a place in the 4-H Hall of Fame
Lynn Feldman was recently inducted to the 4-H Hall of Fame. Her involvement in 4-H began in 1989 when her son turned five in 1989. She had always wanted to be a part of 4-H as a child, but it was not to be.
Boat safely this holiday weekend
With Fourth of July weekend already underway, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) remind boaters to be safe on the water, not only this weekend, but all summer long. Responsible boating helps to ensure everyone makes it home from the weekend safe and sound.
Forest History Association of Wisconsin compiles and shares grand history of logging in the state
Forest History Association of Wisconsin is compiling history of forestry and logging. The Forest History Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery, interpretation and preservation of the forest history legacy of the state of Wisconsin, according to their website.
Fish Like a GIRL
For most of my adult life, I have been a dog person. I have had retrievers, a springer spaniel, a husky and, most recently, a beagle and a rat terrier. As a child I had a retriever growing up, but I remember when I was very young always “needing” to …
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Rhubarb cookies
As many saw — I inadvertently left off the amount of flour to use in this recipe when it was first printed. I would like to say — I was just testing all of you bakers out there! Because baking is science, after all, right?
Lakeland local lands 52-inch musky
Northwoods-native Tyler Sauvola landed a monster 52-inch musky on his first cast recently.
Invasive species awareness
June is Invasive Species Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Much awareness has been brought to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in recent years.
National Championship Musky Open tournament set for Aug. 16-18 in Eagle River
The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, along with Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin Inc., are proud to bring the National Championship Musky Open to the Vilas County Fairgrounds in Eagle River, Aug. 16-18.
Plan ahead for a successful Fourth of July weekend outdoors
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Fourth of July weekend by making camping reservations and purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission stickers and state trail passes online.
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