Minocqua Area Blogs

Wow, The 60thAnniversary celebration of the Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Club was awesome!  A great show Friday evening which began witha “goose bump” fly over with locally owned vintage air-crafts and a tremendous fireworks display at dusk. Then, Saturday brought out the “old”, I mean, past club members to try their skiing skills. It was [...]

Dave and I have an adorable, Chocolate Cocker Spaniel that some might consider “a fuzzy doorbell.”  She always lets us know when and if there are visitors approaching.  But the one time I truely enjoy watching her is when she sits motionless keeping a close eye on the many chipmunks that have the audacity to [...]

I think I heard about some thunder this month.  Yes, it’s “Summer Thunder”, the Harley Davidson weekend non June 18 & 19.  Don’t have a Harley? That’s okay, come on up, over or down and see all of the motorcycles parade from the Northern Lights Harley Dealership in Arbor Vitae south to Torpy Park in [...]

Spring is in the air and will soon be in Torpy Park in downtown Minocqua.  June 5 & 6 brings the first craft show of the season.  The Spring Arts & Crafts Show begins at 9:00 am each morning and shuts down at 3:00 pm.  Come on up, over or down and see the talents [...]

So, I was sitting at my desk at the Chamber office when my co-worker said, “What was that?”  She informed me that some kind of animal just walked by the window.  We watched in amazement as a very busy woodchuck completely mowed our lawn of any dandelions.  Cute little bugger!  I love the wildlife in [...]

Speaking of Spring, I received a call this afternoon from an avid walker and guess what he spotted on Lake Minocqua last night……….2 loons in all their glory!  Do you think that’s a sure sign of spring?  I do.  Come on up, down or over and take a gander at our wildlife and Make yourself [...]

Is it me or are we having a really early spring?  But, let’s not dig our gardens just yet. For years, the Northwoods motto was “Never plant anything or put your snow shovel away before Memorial Day.”  I’m thinking that we’re going to stick by this motto for awhile.  Enjoy the unseasonably warm weather while [...]

Whether you are a snowmobiler, x-country skier, hiker, ice fisher person or whatever…….this place is gorgeous!  Snowmobiling or skiing on a moonlit night is hard to top.  Snowshoeing or hiking through the woods on a crisp, sunny day is invigorating. The ice fishing is popular and going strong…………and they’re catching fish.  The possible stress of [...]

It’s that time of year that snowmobilers, x-country skiiers, ice fishermen and all winter outdoor enthusiasts are patiently waiting for that big storm………it happened! It looks like a gorgeous winter wonderland right now. Okay, it’s a little chilly, but this weekend promises to be perfect for Holiday happenings in the Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff area. So, come [...]

“TIS THE SEASON TO BE THANKFUL”

 I am thankful that I have a husband whom I can love….I am, also thankful that he loves me back.

I am thankful for our children….I am, also thankful that they have their own homes.

I am thankful for all of our grandchildren and that they live with their parents.

I am thankful [...]