Travel & Visitors Guide - July 22, 2009
Cougars on the loose?!
No, it's not what you're thinking. But when I heard there was a cougar sighting on my property, I thought the exact same thing.
Tags: cougar, DNR, Wausaukee, up north, cabin

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 21, 2009
Attempting to unplug Up North
I actually thought that being deep in the North Woods would compromise my iPhone service and untangle me from its trappings. Silly me.
Tags: up north, north woods, minocqua, rhinelander, cottage, iphone

Travel & Visitors Guide - April 25, 2009
Relaxing respite in 1000 Pines Lake Home
Located on Little St. Germain Lake, 1000 Pines Lake Home is incredible. The property includes two buildings: a main vacation home and an adjacent guest house located over a free standing garage. Originally built in the 1960s, a two story addition and remodel plus the guest house were completed 10 years ago.
Tags: 1000 Pines Lake home, St. germain, minocqua, northwoods, up north, lake home, vacation rental, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 30, 2008
Wisconsin camping guide
There are many ways to enjoy a Wisconsin summer vacation, and our beautiful natural scenery provides some of the best camping in the Midwest. Dozens of campgrounds around the state offer a variety of camping experiences.
Tags: camping, up north, door county, peninsula, state parks

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 29, 2008
High gas prices hit people where they vacation
A Memorial Day drive to the cabin should take an hour longer than usual. But this year, it was smooth sailing. That can't be good for the local economy.
Tags: wausaukee, gas prices, up north, memorial day

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 14, 2002
Humble firefighter writes about Wisconsin life
Wisconsin author Michael Perry is on tour for his newest book, "Population: 485," a nonfiction tale of the way Perry met his neighbors as a firefighter and EMT in his tiny town of New Auburn, Wis. OMC had a chance to sit down with Perry to discuss his book, his life and his thoughts on small-town America.
Tags: Michael Perry, firefighter, Up North, new auburn, eau claire