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Rainy Day Adventures in Burnett County: Cozy Ways to Enjoy Spring Indoors

February 23, 2026

Spring in Burnett County brings fresh air, budding trees, and the soft patter of occasional rain showers. While sunny days are perfect for exploring the trails and lakes, rainy days offer their own kind of magic. They invite…

A Burnett County Bow Hunting Harvest

By: Kim Wheeler Grantsburg, WI I grew up in a family of sportsmen.  Both of my brothers hunt, and they are passionate about it.  My father loved to hunt and…

American Education Week

Happy American Education Week! We are incredibly grateful for all of the teachers, bus drivers, paraeducators, cafeteria workers, school nurses, school secretaries, custodians, and countless others that have dedicated their…

October/November Outdoor Report

Introduction This season so far has been a rather productive one. With the weather finally on track, we may finally have a normal season. My tally as of October 11th…

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! We are extremely grateful to the Humane Society of Burnett County for their love for animals and continuous dedication to the community. The HSBC…

September Outdoor Report – Farside Outdoors

Introduction As I sit here writing this, I reflect on the months leading up to my most favorite day of the year with the exception of Christmas and my birthday;…

Harvesting Wild Rice: An Accessible And Enjoyable Pass Time

Photos and article by Kim Wheeler, Granstburg Resident If you’ve ever seen real wild rice in local stores for sale, (the greenish brown stuff, not the cultivated black wild rice…

The Anticipation: Life of a Waterfowler

Waterfowler’s have become a dying breed, but those of us left have become excited for the season to come. Some of us have our old spots with blinds already in…

July/August Outdoor Report – Farside Outdoors

Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Farside Outdoors. I hope Everyone has had a safe and fun fourth of July. I’ve probably spent most of it on the…

A Morning on the Yellow River…

Photo and Essay by Kim Wheeler, Burnett County Resident   Rising before dawn I dressed hurriedly, filled my thermos with hot coffee, and tiptoed out of the cabin careful not…

Resources for Burnett County ATV/UTV Riders

Burnett County is home to over 50 miles of summer trails,  approximately 80 miles of frozen ground ATV/UTV trails and 120 miles of winter use trails. The trail system spans across…

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