"Wisconsin-Happy Festival State", by Eve Phillips. My husband and I love to travel in the state of Wisconsin where we live and get great pictures on the way. My name is Laurie Kutil and photography has become a great passion of mine since 2010. One thing I have learned in researching each town before visiting it is that, "Every town has it's story". When I do uncover those stories by connecting with local residents, our experience becomes so much richer. In turn, sharing the stories with you brings me joy :)
Just a little north of Rhinelander is the town of Lake Tomahawk, population of 1,160 in Oneida County. This is a beautiful region of the Northwoods with many activities nearby. We arrive about 6:30 AM to a peaceful downtown, only the fishermen are up, getting some supplies and maybe bait for a day on the lake. There are plenty to choose from, more than 15 in this area.
The Chamber of Commerce can answer your questions and help to maximize your fun during your stay.
At J & J Sports, they can take care of your fishing and hunting needs. Open 6 AM to 9 PM. You can also get wild rice, harvested by the Ojibwe Indians who live in this part of the state. Learn more about this history here. Get your boat launch stickers here too if the Chamber is not open.
Lake Tomahawk is also known for an unusual sport, snowshoe baseball. The residents bemoan the end of winter when they have to put the snowshoes away, so they found a way not to! Games are played in July and August. Here is a video, we didn’t get a chance to see this sport when we were here. There is a wood carving dedicated to this sport just outside the Chamber of Commerce.
Other businesses, the brand-new Tamarack Tap, opened on July 1, 2015.
You MUST go back and go to the Meat Market! They have the best jerky and beef sticks in the state. Hope your travels take you back there soon.
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Maybe next year, our next trip in September will be in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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