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Drive 58
Wisconsin North Woods
Balsam,wildrice,andwalleyepike—theforestsandlakesofupperWisconsinof-
fer a natural abundance and wild beauty that travelers find irresistible.
Length:
About 250 miles
When to go:
Year-round, but some attractions are closed in winter
Ferries:
Bayfield to Madeline Island; three ferries make frequent trips from April to
December
Nearby attractions:
Fairlawn Mansion and Museum, Superior; Pattison State Park,
Rte. 35, south of Superior
Further information:
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
1.
Rhinelander
Whereas 100 years ago the streets of Rhinelander bustled with loggers clad in flannel shirts,
nowadays they are filled with legions of visitors who (at least in summer) wear T-shirts and
tote fishing poles. Even so, tourism has not wholly supplanted the loggers: The Rhinelander
Paper Company, on the Wisconsin River, is a substantial producer of paper. The loggers'
legacyalsolivesonattheLoggingMuseuminPioneerPark,whereareproductionofa19th-
century camp features massive white pines felled by crosscut saws.
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