Northern Wisconsin Vacation Time

I live in the midwest so when we are trying to get away for a little break we don't always have time to go very far.  Wisconsin is just a few hours from us so that is one of the places we're willing to track to on a three day weekend like we have coming up this weekend.  

We live in a pretty busy area so for me personally, I like to get away to where there are less people.  Northern Wisconsin is absolutely beautiful. The pace is a little slower and the people are so nice.  We've driven to the Crivitz and Antigo area a few times.  It is like being in another world.  The lush greens in the summer or the amazing colors in the fall (my favorite).  If you are looking for a quieter getaway I highly recommend Northern Wisconsin. 

We do a lot of hiking through the woods, fishing, white water rafting and visiting the towns up there. In the winter there is cross country skiing and snowmobiling. It's all wholesome fun and it gets the family outdoors (YEAH!).  Great for creating quality family memories. Some of our friends have their business up there and have created their own list of North Woods Wisconsin Things to Do.

I would be remiss in not mentioning one of the best camps for kids up near that neck of the woods. For years my kids have attended camp at Silver Birch Ranch.  It is a wonderful Christian camp and we can't say enough nice things about it.  You may hear the word "Christian" and think "nice" and it is, but it is also rowdy and fun, perfect for kids of all ages. There are tons of activities for all ages and the staff is really fun and go the extra mile to make it special for all the kids. Our kids have a blast every year that they go. 

As you can tell we really enjoy Northern Wisconsin.  The scenery is beautiful and it's a nice change of pace.  One of our goals is to some day own our own piece of Crivitz real estate so that we can build a cabin and own our own vacation getaway instead of renting a cabin each year.  Some families who are big into camping even buy a piece of property and use it as their own private camping site until they're ready to build.  

So next time you're thinking about getting away for a few days, do a little research into the North Woods Wisconsin.  It's a great area and has a lot to offer, especially for nature lovers.