Park Falls honors Tom, Carol, and Stephanie Birchell through an ice fishing contest that celebrates community, raises funds for life-saving equipment, and keeps Northwoods winter traditions alive.

Behind Eagle River’s legendary snowmobile trails are volunteer groomers like Dan Dumas, who transform rough, storm-battered snow into butter-smooth surfaces through skill, technique, and late-night dedication.

Northwoods bars and restaurants are celebrating early snowmobile season openings after two difficult winters, with businesses crediting volunteer trail clubs and hoping for sustained snow to support the region’s tourism-dependent economy.

High school Nordic skiers from across the Northwoods competed at Minocqua Winter Park’s first conference championships in 15 years, cementing the facility’s status as a premier winter sports destination.

Wisconsin’s logging industry has lost three million tons of wood consumption over the past decade. Northwoods loggers adapt through part-time work while hoping new markets emerge.

Early-season ice on Northwoods lakes is dangerously inconsistent this winter. Local anglers share essential safety tips, from using spud bars and ice picks to knowing when vehicles should stay on shore.

Lincoln County’s Zone 4 snowmobile trails opened in early 2026 after operating just 11 days last season, thanks to improved snowfall and tireless volunteers maintaining 54 miles of Northwoods terrain.

A hit-and-run snowmobile crash damaged Flick’s Resort in Rhinelander after a rider veered off the Lake George trail, highlighting the importance of respecting boundaries.

Lake Tomahawk has become a snowmobiler’s paradise where 400+ miles of groomed trails meet genuine Northwoods hospitality, drawing riders from across the Midwest to experience winter the way it should be.

Lake Tomahawk’s position at the intersection of major snowmobile trails draws thousands of riders each winter, filling parking lots and local businesses while showcasing why the Northwoods has become the Midwest’s premier snowmobiling destination.

The Big Dipper’s ice fishing contest on Pike Lake became a memorial for the Birchell family, transforming winter recreation into community remembrance after a devastating house fire.

After two disappointing winters, Northwoods cross-country ski trails are finally groomed and ready. RASTA volunteers tackled wet, heavy snow to deliver excellent conditions at last.