Apostle Islands Dog Sled Race

Adventure Weekend: Mushing in Bayfield

An Interview with Bayfield Mushers John and Mary Thiel – A Two-Part Series PART I of II John and Mary Theil operate Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing in Bayfield, Wisconsin. In addition to caring for 40+ sled dogs, John, Mary, and their team also make fabulous outdoor clothing under the name Wolfsong Outerwear (available at Howl … Read More

Dog Sled Team

Adventure Weekend: Mushing in Bayfield – Part II

An Interview with Bayfield Mushers John and Mary Thiel – A Two-Part Series PART II of II In part one of this interview, the Old Rittenhouse Inn talked with Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing’s John and Mary Thiel about how they got started in mushing and their family of sled dogs. In part II, below, we … Read More

Bayfield Vocabulary: 8 Words And Phrases Every Visitor Should Know

If you’ve been to Bayfield before, you may already be familiar with these phrases, or perhaps you heard them, but never knew exactly what was meant. We are here to help you out with your Bayfield vocabulary and make you feel like a local – just in time for your next trek north. When visiting … Read More

Visiting Madeline Island – These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things

If your trip to the Bayfield Peninsula and Chequamegon Bay is planned for June – October, you’ll want to be sure to venture to beautiful Madeline Island. One of the 22 Apostle Islands, Madeline is the largest (about the same size as the island of Manhattan) and the only one not part of the Apostle … Read More

Three Day Itinerary for Family Vacations in Wisconsin

Day 1 Arrive in Bayfield mid-day Enjoy lunch at the Fat Radish Scope out the Bayfield shops: Joanne’s, Howl, Silverwaves Jewelry, Stone’s Throw, Kelly & Crew, Apostle Islands Booksellers, and many others Explore the options and purchase your tickets at the Apostle Islands Cruise Service for the following morning Check into our luxury Bayfield B&B and … Read More