When you’re vacationing in someplace wild and beautiful, dangerous thoughts might start creeping into your head: what if I stayed? In far Northern Wisconsin, there’s a place that causes minds to dream. Hayward, pop. 2,300, is a destination where wild forests deliver endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and quiet relaxation – it’s a place where you can truly get away from it all, but still enjoy a few creature comforts – if you’re craving a latte with a side of WiFi back in town.
Hayward is surrounded by vast forests, and it’s not very close to any big city. It’s about 2.5 hours from Minneapolis and more than five hours from Milwaukee.
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But you can still find everything you need in Hayward. The community is the county seat of Sawyer County, and emergency services are a phone call away. The town also has plenty of shops, stores, and restaurants.
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If you’re looking for help setting up your new life off the grid, you can find it in Hayward. There’s even a solar power contractor in town.
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You can also find plenty of outdoor beauty. Hayward was originally a logging town, and it’s still surrounded by the 858,400-acre Chequamegon National Forest. If you would like to catch some of your own food, there are also plenty of scenic lakes that are filled with fish. Hayward’s lakes are so well known that the town is home to the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.
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There are big events held in Hayward, so if you feel like rejoining a crowd, you’ll be able to find one. The biggest events include the Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival, the Lumberjack World Championships, and the American Birkebeiner cross-country skiing race, which is the largest cross-country ski marathon in North America.
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But no one would blame you if you just stay in the forest and enjoy the quiet beauty of Hayward. It’s considered one of the prettiest areas in Wisconsin!
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This delightful town has a little something for everyone. Even if you don’t decide to call Hayward home, it’s still worth a visit. Where else can you step inside the mouth of a giant fish?
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