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By: Mindy Simons The Hayward Lakes area of Northwestern Wisconsin is best known for its giant muskies, but let’s not overlook the other species swimming in our pristine northern waters.  Both large- and smallmouth bass are prevalent in the rivers, lakes, and streams here in the Hayward area.  Not only are these fish increasing in…

By: Matt Ostrander I was a hard-core trail runner for over forty years.  Now, in my sixties, I’m less hard-core about it.  Three major differences are… 1) I no longer time myself;  2) I stop whenever I want to look at something;  and 3) I bring snacks.  Plainly, I’m transitioning from runner to hiker, and…

By: Mindy Simons January and February are generally the coldest and snowiest months of winter here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.  Some people escape the area and head south, but some of us wait all summer for the snow and ice to accumulate once again so we can be transported to the world beyond highways…

By: Mindy Simons As summer comes to an end, archery hunters across Wisconsin start to prepare for the upcoming season.  Bows are sighted in, arrows and broadheads tested at varying distances, and tree stands are hung and checked for safety.  I will admit, I have yet to arrow a deer with my bow, but this…

By: Matt Ostrander My usual approach in these blog posts is to describe my experiences in a typical, Hayward Lakes-type recreational activity.  So far, I’ve covered fat biking and trail running.  This week I decided to try my hand on a stand-up paddleboard. My wife and I camped for three nights at an area campground…