The Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System draws 160,000 riders annually and contributes $25.7 million to the local economy while connecting five Northwoods communities across 52 miles of scenic, paved trail.

Vilas County introduces flashing beacon lights at lake access points, offering snowmobilers critical navigation aids for safer nighttime riding across frozen lakes.

After two lean winters, WinMan Trails near Winchester is experiencing exceptional conditions thanks to heavy snowfall and expert grooming across 40+ miles of Nordic ski, fat bike, and snowshoe trails.

Animals caused 5,000 power outages across WPS territory last year. Here’s how the utility is protecting Northwoods infrastructure from squirrels, raccoons, and other wildlife—and what residents can do to help.

White-tailed deer endure brutal Northwoods winters through remarkable adaptations—from hollow insulating hairs to strategic fat reserves and shelter in dense conifer forests.

Lac du Flambeau’s Ojibwe Winter Games celebrate 15 years of cultural revival, teaching traditional survival skills to Northwoods youth while spreading across 32 tribal communities.

Your tax-deductible donation to Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources Fund directly protects the 400 wildlife and 300 plant species that make the Northwoods special—and the state doubles every dollar you give.

At the North Lakeland Discovery Center, locals are learning that Northwoods pine trees offer more than scenery—they’re a natural pharmacy our ancestors knew well, providing healing resins for everything from skin conditions to bug bites.

Boulder Junction volunteers and businesses rallied to clear storm-damaged snowmobile trails, showcasing the community spirit and economic importance of winter recreation in the Northwoods.

Eagle River earned second place among Midwest camping destinations on Campspot’s 2026 Togetherness Index, recognizing family-owned resorts and the community’s 28-lake chain, forests, and authentic Northwoods hospitality.

White-tailed deer survive Northwoods winters through remarkable adaptations: hollow insulating fur, massive fat reserves, and strategic shelter in conifer stands where they yard together.

Lake Tomahawk’s new Lake House Coffee shop brings specialty drinks and community warmth to downtown, run by the family behind Rhinelander’s Northern Grounds.