Outdoors
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Warmth of a fallen tree
“A big tree standing holds potential and optimism and renewal. A big tree fallen holds loss and history and a finality.” By Mitch Mode ... -
Critter of the Month: Lake sturgeon
Known as the living dinosaur of the fish world, the Lake Sturgeon, or Rock Sturgeon, is the oldest and largest fish in the Great ... -
A nostalgic rite of summer passing
“The passage of the nighthawks carries the passage of summer and so I wait for them as the evening sky fades in shades of ... -
Hunter safety courses offered in Rhinelander
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program are co-sponsoring two Wisconsin DNR certified hunter’s safety courses for ... -
Woods and Water: Paddling races benefit MS
By Laurie Lenten On Saturday, September 14, paddlers of all ages will take to the waters of Big St. Germain Lake and the St. ... -
Outdoor Adventure program launches fall session
Nicolet College courses this semester are diverse, challenging Nicolet College’s Outdoor Adventure program is set to launch a full slate of offerings this fall ... -
Basic in design, the bicycle provides simple pleasures
“The bicycle is still the magic carpet come to fruition in clear air on summer days.” By Mitch Mode Special to the Star Journal ... -
Wild ricing demonstration
Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) Conservation Easement donors Scott and Ann Eshelman will be hosting a demonstration on wild ricing Sunday, Sept. 8, from noon-3 ... -
Trout Lake Station shows off its facilities and research
Photos by Lori Adler Trout Lake Station, a University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Limnology facility located just west of Boulder Junction, held their annual ... -
Critter of the Month: northern river otter
The northern river otter, also known as the North American river otter or the common otter, is a mammal which inhabits much of the ...