Discovering the Northwoods

In this short episode, we explore the story of a domesticated muskellunge named Felix on Little Star Lake. The two articles recount the life and legacy of Felix as a small-town celebrity in the 1930s.

In this episode of Discovering the Northwoods, local resident Lottie Rintelman recounts her experiences and life in Manitowish Waters in 1958. Listen to learn all about the history of the Devine Family, one of the pioneers of the Manitowish Waters.

J.J. Marlett recounts his fishing adventures of a group from Evansville in Manitowish Waters and surrounding Northwoods lakes in 1895. The story highlights the many presumptions and rumors about the Northwoods such as lumber camp lewdness and the founders of resorts.

In the final episode of the Outer's Recreation Fishing Series, we explore Island Lake from the many tales and travels of E. C. Potter. This article from August of 1918 reflects on the picturesque scenery of Island Lake and the Manitowish waters.

In this episode of the Outer's Recreation Fishing Series, we explore Stone, Mud, and Clear Lakes through the eyes of our author E. C. Potter. This article from July of 1918 reflects on the accuracies of maps and land surveys while sharing an exciting story of a great fishing adventure.

This episode is the third in the fishing series of the Outers' Recreation Magazine by E. C. Potter. The Center of the Manitowish Chain: Spider Lake Beds and Bars is a detailed guide to the best locations for fishing, camping, and even dishwashing techniques!

This episode is the second in the fishing series of the Outers' Recreation Magazine by E. C. Potter. In Dam, Sturgeon, and Benson Lakes is a detailed guide to the best locations for fishing, camping, and enjoyment.

This episode is the first in the fishing series of the Outers' Recreation Magazine. The Fishing Grounds of Rest Lakes is a detailed guide to the best locations for fishing, camping, and enjoyment.

Woodcraft is from the original publication of the Year Book of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee in 1921 by Huron H. Smith. This episode will explain the early days of Camp Manitowish and a canoe trip to Lac De Flambeau read by Bill Zuiker.

This is the final story is Birching in the Big Woods series by G. O. Shields. The original source is from the February 1907 publication of Shields' Magazine. Listen to find out what happens on his fishing trip through snowstorms and dangerous creeks with E. M. Clark through Northern Wisconsin.

This story is Birching in the Big Woods Part III. by G. O. Shields. The original source is from the January 1907 publication of Shields' Magazine. Listen to find out what happens on his fishing trip through creeks full of beavers and dangerous swamps with E. M. Clark through Northern Wisconsin.

This story is Birching in the Big Woods Part II. by G. O. Shields. The original source is from the December 1906 publication of Shields' Magazine. Listen to find out what happens on his fishing trip through a rough storm with E. M. Clark through Northern Wisconsin.

This story is Birching in the Big Woods Part I. by G. O. Shields. The original source is from the November 1906 publication of Shields' Magazine. Listen to find out what happens on his fishing trip with E. M. Clarkt through Northern Wisconsin.

The Manitowish Waters Historical Society is pleased to welcome you to our podcast, Discovering the Northwoods.

This story follows Fay L. Buck's experience with a lynx. Buck is a well-known and experienced guide from the Manitowish Waters Area. The Forest and Stream Magazine published this story in 1989 as a truthful tale of lynxes. Listen to find out what happens when Fay Buck comes face to face with a lynx while berry picking.

In this episode, we follow a guided fishing and hunting trip in the Manitowish Waters area titled "Into the Heart of the Wild Woods Part II." by Paul Tarbell and read by Bill Zuicker. This document was originally published in the journal, Forest and Stream June 9th, 1900. Follow along to hear the 1899 journey through the Manitowish Waters area.

In this episode, we follow a guided fishing and hunting trip in the Manitowish Waters area titled "Into the Heart of the Wild Woods Part I." by Paul Tarbell and read by Bill Zuicker. This document was originally published in the journal, Forest and Stream June 9th, 1900. Follow along to hear the 1899 journey through the Manitowish Waters area.