Gile Falls Wisconsin has quite a few waterfalls, especially in northwest Wisconsin. I’ve always wanted to see a few of them so one Saturday, we went on a day-long waterfall tour! Our first stop was Gile Falls, a small waterfall located right in the tiny town of...
Prairie Dells Scenic Area The Prairie Dells Scenic Area is an awesome hidden gem in central Wisconsin. It’s almost like the lesser-known, little sister of the Eau Claire Dells! Located about 10 miles northeast of Merrill, it features a large river gorge, a...
Grandfather Falls Grandfather Falls is a beautiful series of small cascades that tumble over rocks in a section of the Wisconsin River. It’s located about 13 miles north of Merrill off of Highway 107 (see map below) and a great spot to go hiking in central...
Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area Located in northern Wisconsin, just 10 minutes west of Rhinelander, is a place called Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area. It’s a 3,000-acre section of public land with small, shallow lakes, a babbling creek, and an extensive logging road...
Pine Cove Cabin Pine Cove Cabin is one of those places that checks all the boxes for a classic “up north” stay. Built in the late 1920s but renovated in 2017, Pine Cove has that perfect mix so many of us want in a getaway – rustic yet modern. I love...
Washburn Trails, Rhinelander, WI The other week, a few friends and I headed to the Washburn Trails, located about 20 minutes west of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. In the winter, it offers 15 miles of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat-tire biking....
