Natural and Manmade Dangers to Loons and Eagles
Naturalist Emily Stone of the Cable Museum recent online essay recites how heavy boat traffic can result in boat wakes…
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Native Plant Consultations for Lake Owen Residents
Native Plant Consultations Native trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns, and grasses provide the back drop for the beautiful Northwoods scenery around…
All In-Person Lake Owen Association Summer Events Cancelled; Virtual Annual Meeting on 7-18-20.
In order to protect the health and safety of our members as well as the public, the Lake Owen Association…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Governor’s Emergency Orders
On May 13, 2020 the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Governor Tony Ever’s Emergency Orders saying “We further conclude that…
Floating Loon Nest in Loon Island Bay, Lake Owen
Tom Syverud reports, “After canoeing, boating and fishing on Lake Owen for 35 years, we saw the resident loons have many…
Wisconsin’s Travel Ban and Rules Extended to May 26, 2020
Here are excerpts from today’s Wisconsin Emergency Order #28 and the Frequently Asked Questions document issued contemporaneously: “Wisconsin’s Safer at…
Bayfield County Travel Advisory
On March 22, 2020 Bayfield County declared a Public Health Emergency. Bayfield County is recommending that you stay in your…
Boat Landings, Campgrounds, Day Use Areas, Motorized and Hiking Trails Closed in the National Forest
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is delaying the opening of all recreation sites and not allowing camping or campfires until further…
Unprecedented Grassroots Effort to Save Businesses Around Lake Owen During the Covid-19 Crisis
On March 19, 2020 the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce announced their plan during the current emergency shut down to…
Cable Restaurant Giving Away Meals During Shutdown
From the Ashland Press March 18, 2020: “The owners of a Cable restaurant facing possible bankruptcy as the hospitality industry…