The communities in Douglas County are a “quiet change of place”.  Each charming resort destination embodies its very own distinct personality.  Around every corner are recreational opportunities.

Canoe, kayak and boat the streams, rivers and lakes
Fish for the “Big Ones” in any season
Swim and sunbathe on the sandy beaches
Play a few rounds of golf on the sandy beaches
Play a few rounds of golf on the challenging greens
Hike, bike, ATV or snowmobile on trail networks
Experience tranquility on cross-country skis or show shoes
Hunt large or small game
Have a picnic in a county park
Partake in a variety of year-round family events

Poplar

Located 20 minutes east of Superior on US Highway 2, Poplar lies outside of the “Lake Superior Lake Effect Zone.”  Quite often the weather is warmer and the sky is sunnier than in the Twin Ports, letting golfers enjoy a great day of golf at the Poplar Golf Course.  Poplar is the boyhood home of the modest Wisconsin farm boy became a legend- America’s “Ace of Aces” and Medal of Honor winner Richard Ira Bong. 

Lake Nebagamon

The quaint village of Lake Nebagamon is over 100 years old and its origin in the logging industry is preserved in its log-constructed auditorium, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.  Entertainment for the entire family, originates at the heart of this community surrounding its 950-acre pristine lake. A free public beach is located in the downtown business district and a public boat launch is just one block away.  Free tennis courts are nearby. Gas, groceries, fine dining and fast food and the oldest Dairy Queen in Wisconsin make this a great place to visit!

Brule

Once a timber boomtown, the quiet community of Brule straddles US Highway 2, the multi-use recreational Tri-County Corridor and the internationally known Historic Bois Brule River.  As the primary trout spawning bed for western Lake Superior, the Brule River is one of the pre-eminent trout streams in North America, with abundant native and migratory steelhead, brown and brook trout, making Brule the destination for serious fly fishermen from around the world.   Rushing 44 miles from its headwaters at Lake St. Croix to Lake Superior, through the 50,000 acre Brule River State Forest,  the Bois Brule River exhilarates those canoeing and kayaking and challenges those fishing for the wily trout.  Presidents Grant, Hoover, Coolidge, Cleveland and Eisenhower all visited the Brule, giving rise to its designation as the “River of Presidents”.  Brule is also the jumping off spot for hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing and snowshoeing in the Brule River State Forest.

Eau Claire Lakes

Adventure-seekers adore the “Upper, Middle and Lower” Eau Claire Lakes and eight smaller connecting lakes that constitute the Eau Claire Lakes chain.  Large pine and hardwood forests and spring-fed, clear-water lakes provide an active and attractive state for locals and visitors alike. Lower Eau Claire Lake is t 904-acre clear water lake.  It is spring-fed and the third largest lake in the Eau Claire chain.  This chain of 11 lakes forms the headwaters of the Eau Claire River, which flows into the St. Croix River, and eventually into the Mississippi River.

Tri-Lakes Area

Amnicon, Dowling and Lyman Lakes are the backbone for sporting fun in the “Tri-Lakes Area”.  Amnicon and Dowling Lakes are rates “Class A” Musky Lakes with abundant Walleye and Bass fishing.  A fish boil and pig roast in July are just a few of the fun activities sponsored each year by the Tri-Lakes Civic Club.

Solon Springs 

Solon Springs is music to your ears.  Nestled between tall pine trees and the shores of pristine Lake St. Croix, this community exhibits its many talents at the Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center.  The Solon Springs Historical Museum provides a taste of local heritage. Kids learn to fly during the annual Young Eagles Flyers event at the new municipal airport.  The Solon Springs area is also home to the annual Voyageur Daze, which is held ever June.  This re-enactment of the fur trading era from 1690-1840 by a number of campers in authentic period correct attire represents voyageurs, fur traders, hunters and Native Americans.  Learn about the men and women who came to this region to trade with the Native Americans and discover new territory.  There are demonstrations of a variety of early arts and games involving various period correct weapons.  Other events include a 5K run, fireworks display, a regional parade and a community-wide rummage sale.

Gordon

Gordon Good Neighbor Days, held every year in July, illustrate the neighborly atmosphere and friendliness of this community.  Enjoy the crystal blue waters, where the Eau Claire and St. Croix Rivers meet, surrounded by the hardwood forests and vivid wild flowers.

Wascott

Woods, water and wildlife!  That’s what you will find on your next visit to Wascott. With miles of well-groomed recreational trails, over 100 pristine lakes to fish, swim and boat, and thousands of acres of Douglas County forest land where visitors may hunt and hike, Wascott provides both the adventure that some may seek and the peace and tranquility that all will enjoy. 

Wascott is a community of volunteers where clubs, organizations and individual citizens work together to get the job done.  One such group effort is the Wascott Area Children’s Christmas Party held at the Town Hall on the afternoon of December 24^th.  Everyone is welcome to come and join in the excitement that brings out the “child” in all of us!  The businesses of the Wascott Tourism and Development Association work together to welcome visitors and promise them the finest there is in food, beverages, and lodging.  Meet the friendly residents and visitors at Food and Fun Day on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend-Wascott’s largest community event!