National Homemade Bread Day
Kneading a fun night out? Take a bread class in honor of National Homemade Bread Day on November 17th, 2018! What better way to celebrate National Homemade Bread Day than by baking your very own delicious, light, fluffy loaf of bread at Smoland Prairie Inn? The farm is located right in between Siren and Grantsburg…
Read MoreA 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 fish, but he passed away when I was 12 years old. I know that if he had lived longer, he would have taken me hunting when…
Read MoreAmerican 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 lives to shaping the minds of our youth here in Burnett County. Join us by celebrating each day this week: Monday: Kickoff Day Tuesday: Parents…
Read MoreOctober/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 is 7 wood ducks, 2 mallards, 1 bluebill, 2 geese. As far as sightings the places I suggest you go would be Birch Island, and…
Read MoreNational 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 is in the process of transitioning from their current shelter on Midtown Road in Siren to their much larger facility, The Peggy Schilling Animal Adoption…
Read MoreSeptember 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; opening day of duck season. As I get my boat ready, check Decoys and scout my land I already know this season will be awesome…
Read MoreHarvesting 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 sold for less than $5 a pound) you may have wondered why it is so expensive. At $10 to $12 dollars per pound, or more,…
Read MoreThe 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 place, others like to roam and find new areas and new opportunities. The season never really ends, there’s always preparations to be made and the…
Read MoreJuly/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 water despite the heavy traffic, but the fireworks have been fun to watch. Its still pretty early but I guess its a way of life…
Read MoreA 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 to wake anybody. I made my way down to the shore of the river in the dim light and untied my canoe, already loaded with…
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