RECORD BLACK BEAR
THE BEAR DEN IS LOCATED ON GRANT STREET
The world’s record Wisconsin black bear was shot five miles northeast of Glidden during the 1963 hunting season. Otto Hedbany and Donald Struebel both of Milwaukee, were the hunters who bagged this trophy-size animal estimated to be twelve years of age.
The bear dressed out at 665 pounds and required seven men to pull it out of the woods. The bear’s height was 7 feet 10 inches. The world’s record black bear was purchased by the Glidden Chamber of Commerce and has been on permanent display in the Log Cabin Home since 1964.
Marion Park
A beautiful public park tucked away in the Northwoods. Marion Park not only hosts multiple local events, it is also available to rent out for other endeavors.
THE GREAT WALLS OF GLIDDEN
The Great Walls of Glidden
The Great Walls of Glidden are dedicated to the men and women of the Glidden area who served their Country in war and peace.
The three murals, known as the Downtown Mural, River Mural and Hill mural, include full size portraits and stars recognizing these great individuals.
Tourists can explore Ashland Count Murals.
Follow the Mural Brick Road is a fun promotion bringing attention to the numerous beautiful public murals depicting actual people, places, and events
from Ashland County’s rich history from Butternut in southern Ashland County to Madeline Island in Northern Ashland County.
Ashland County has become a public art destination that is not weather dependent and our beautiful murals can be seen
24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year!
http://www.muralbrickroad.com/
Chequamegon National Forest
Pronounced SHO-WAH-MA-GON, the name is derived from the Ojibwa Indian language and means "place of shallow water." The reference is to Chequamegon Bay, which extends north from Ashland, Wisconsin, into Lake Superior. The Chequamegon National Forest is a special place in the Northwoods of Wisconsin offering you the wild and scenic wonders of its diverse landscapes. Explore the forest at any time of the year for an endless variety of recreational experiences.
Totaling nearly 850,000 acres, the Chequamegon National Forest was formed by ice age glaciers that sculpted the land surface, shearing off hilltops and producing small lakes from the huge blocks of melting ice left in the retreating glacier's path. The culture, traditions and lifestyles of the Indians, missionaries, fur traders and loggers who traveled these forests, have added a wealth of colorful natural and human history to the Chequamegon National Forest of today.