About Us
By Locals,
For Locals.
Northwoods Drifter is an independent publication covering the best of Wisconsin's Northwoods — the food, the activities, the people, and the places that make this corner of the state unlike anywhere else.
Our Story
Founded in 2022, Northwoods Drifter was built to fill a simple gap — a website for the people who live, work, and play in the Northwoods. Not a tourism board. Not a chain media outlet. Just honest reviews and stories from the people who know this area best.
We cover everything from the best Friday fish fry to hidden hiking trails, from new businesses opening their doors to the lakes that keep us coming back every season.
What We Cover
- Restaurant reviews and food guides
- Things to do — trails, events, activities
- Lake guides and outdoor recreation
- Local business spotlights
- Northwoods news and community stories
Where We Are
Based in the heart of Minocqua, Wisconsin — covering Woodruff, Arbor Vitae, Lac du Flambeau, Boulder Junction, Eagle River, and the surrounding Northwoods communities.