Ashland
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General Information
Other Name: -, District: Wisconsin, State: Mid West, United States of America
Area: 13.7 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
Long Distance Code: +1(715)
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Ashland is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located mostly in Ashland County but extending into Bayfield County as well. The city is a port on Lake Superior, near the head of Chequamegon Bay.There is also a Town of Ashland in Ashland County located about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of the city.The population was 8,620 at the 2000 census.Location
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Displays found at the Museum reflect Ashland''s history: industrial, retail, medical and life styles from Ashland''s beginning to present.
Listed on both the State and National Register of Historic Places, this museum introduces guests to the local and regional history of the area along with finer art exhibits.
This 3/8 mile clay semi-banked oval track offers Saturday night racing. Hot laps start at 6:45pm; racing at 7:30pm.
For the past ten years, snowmobiling has been booming in Ashland County. With more than 220 miles of trails and most of the county''s population centered in Ashland, there''s plenty of solitude on the trails. If you jump off from Clam Lake, you might catch sight of Wisconsin''s newest ecological masterpiece - an elk herd. Reintroduced in 1995, the Clam Lake herd is the first to grace northern Wisconsin in 120 years. The forest and bog of the Chequamegon National Forest suit the elk well. The herd has grown from 25 to 34 animals with nine calves born in 1997.
Located on the south shore of Lake Superior near Ashland, the Chequamegon Bay''s varied habitat is home to waterfowl, warblers and shorebirds in spring; snowy owls and bohemian waxwings in winter. Open year round.
Enjoy oniste camping, hiking and nature trails at this park. There are also cross country ski trails.
Features 100 seat theater, visitor info and trip planners, observation towe, educational programs for children of all ages, interactive exhibits, comprehensive 9-county historical archives and research area, and much more.
13 downhill runs for beginners or experts, includes chalet, lounge, excellent instructors, and food plus rental and night skiiing.
Specializing in mead, the drink of celebrations, also contains gift shop and tasting bar.