• A new way to experience the Northwoods’ forest history
    Jul 24 2026
    The Northwoods Forest History Experience opened in Vilas County this summer.It’s a joint project of the North Lakeland Discovery Center and Manitowish Waters Historical Society.
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    5 mins
  • A taste of spring: Harvesting ramps in the Northwoods
    May 8 2026
    As trees are just starting to bud this spring, some parts of the woods are carpeted with bright green foliage.Ramps—or wild leeks—are hitting peak harvesting time in the Northwoods.
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    5 mins
  • ‘Megan’s Kind Community’ gains nonprofit status to grow mission to spread kindness and support community members
    Jan 16 2026
    What started as a simple message to be kind and to be nice has grown into a community effort to support neighbors in need in the Mercer Area.“Megan’s Kind Community” is now an official non-profit dedicated to this mission.
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    5 mins
  • By the community, for the community: The Lights of the Northwoods returns for its 9th year
    Nov 18 2025
    The entirely volunteer-run light display at Hodag Park starts December 1st.
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    4 mins
  • ‘We just wanted to share a meal with the community’: The Table celebrates 30 years
    Oct 8 2025
    For three decades, The Table has been a place for people to gather and share a meal.Run out of St Augustine's Episcopal Church in Rhinelander, The Table has gone through some changes over the years but its commitment to community remains.
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    4 mins
  • New murals in Ironwood highlight the significance of local ecology
    Sep 5 2025
    Artists in Ironwood are painting three murals on buildings throughout the city that focus on species of ecological significance to the region.
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    5 mins
  • Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl celebrates 75 years of culture, dancing, and joy
    Aug 1 2025
    For 75 years, Lac du Flambeau tribal members have shared their culture and traditions with visitors at the Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl.Each week the Indian Bowl invites visitors to experience a Pow Wow.
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    6 mins
  • This Tomahawk farm is growing more than lavender and produce. It’s growing a healthy community.
    Jul 18 2025
    A small farm in Lincoln County sells its produce by a simple motto--“pick what you need, pay what you can afford.”The couple who runs Tranquil Acres says it’s their way of helping their community eat healthy.
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    5 mins