Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Almost serendipitous was the “discovery” of the towns as summer getaways. Trains
chugging out of Chicago became known as the “Fisherman's Special” and “Northwoods
Hiawatha.” And with the paradisiacal location—more than
90 percent
of the area is in fed-
eral hands—it's hard to imagine a bust cycle.
Sights
In Woodruff, the
Dr. Kate Museum
(923 2nd Ave., 715/356-6896,
www.drkatemuseum.org
,
11am-3pmMon.-Fri.mid-June-LaborDay,free)showcasesareal
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
Kate Pelham Newcomb, the “Angel on Snowshoes,” was a
hardy country doctor early in the 20th century. Trying to raise funds for a hospital, New-
comb came up with an idea to have the township's schoolchildren solicit penny donations,
initiating what became known as the “Million Penny Campaign.” Enter that newbie televi-
sion and the world was galvanized—more than $20 million was raised.
Minocqua Lake
Kids and parents go nuts for
Scheer's Lumberjack Shows
(1126 1st Ave., 715/
356-4050,
www.scheerslumberjackshows.com
,adults $12),alsoinWoodruff.Worldcham-
pionlumberjacksrunthroughthetricksofthetradeinarollickingshowoflogrolling,canoe
