Vacation in Wisconsin Indian Head Country . The twenty two county region of west central and northwestern Wisconsin has more than 2,500 lakes and 6,000 miles of rivers and streams. Attractions include many varied scenic areas, water resources for boating and fishing, numerous historic landmarks, the Mississippi River and Lake Superior. This is an area of spectacular beauty created by the high hills with many farms nestled between the hilltops. The state and county roads frequently proceed along the ridge tops offering striking views of the rich farmlands below.
Further north is the lake country where a wide variety of fish can be caught.
Panfish are abundant, walleye and northern inhabit most lakes, bass, both large and smallmouth, are hungry for the bait and record -sized muskie can be captured by the more patient and tenacious angler. The sites along Lake Superior vary from the solitude of the Apostle Islands to Superior, an international seaport. The rugged Apostle Islands, scattered off the Bayfield peninsula, are a protected National Lakeshore. On the largest island, Madeline, there is a state historical museum and Big Bay State Park. You can take a ferry boat to Madeline or an excursion cruise among the outer islands.