Skiing in Bayfield County: Scenic Beauty, Healthy Activity Searching for fun activities to enjoy during your Bayfield winter getaway? Look no further than Mt. Ashwabay! In operation since the 1950’s, this full-service ski hill just 2 miles south of town offers Alpine (Downhill) Runs and Cross-Country Ski Trails. While several are designed for advanced skiers, … Read More
We blinked, and it was over! Summer, that is. It’s hard to believe it’s September already. This seemed like the quickest summer ever. At Old Rittenhouse Inn, we kept very busy welcoming visitors to Bayfield, Wisconsin and extending our special brand of family-run hospitality. In addition to the normal summer routine, we also had a … Read More
Kayaking the Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking is one of the best ways to get out among the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. There are several area outfitters who can put you onto some world class kayaking between May and September. If you’ve never been to the Inland Sea Caves north of Bayfield, (also known as … Read More
Here at the Inn, the excitement is building for the impending release of our new cookbook! After nearly two years of hard work, The Old Rittenhouse Inn Cookbook: Meals and Memories from the Historic Bayfield B&B will soon arrive. The book is a cooking tool and a souvenir highlighting the Bayfield area and the Inn … Read More
By Guest Blogger Mike Link On April 9 I stayed at the Rittenhouse to deliver an address at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center on the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. This is a very significant legislative action which, like the Endangered Species Act, recognized the value of life beyond the human species. Periodically … Read More
