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.
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.
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/
Marion Park
A beautiful example of cooperation among the four adjacent Towns of Gordon, Jacobs, Peeksville and Shanagolden in the Glidden area is the operation of Marion Park.
The plot of land was donated by Dan F. Tyler from a part of his farm, which then extended well down toward the community of Glidden on Park street. It was named after Marion Tyler, eldest daughter of Dan and Mrs. Tyler.
The park did not then include the present baseball diamond. The latter area was rented for years and finally purchased in 1922 after the Town of Jacobs paid about $1500 in rent over a period of eighteen years. It was s called Woodlawn Park. The first recorded ball game was in 1904 against Fifield.
In 1909 Frank Huber constructed the first pavilion dance hall for $200.
In 1925 the Gliddden Commercial Club started the Glidden Community Fair with the four towns involved. The main exposition building was erected in 1926. In 1938 Frank Huber designed the present spacious pavilion and through the efforts of Chairman Joseph Schraufnagel and assisted from the The Federal Works Progress Administration fund, the building was erected for $11,000.
The building stands on 347 concrete pyramid pillars, and a concrete foundation supports the structure. The forms for the pillars and foundation were constructed from the lumber salvaged from the old pavilion. The new floor has the highest quality hard maple available at the time and extends 92 feet in diameter. This still provides one of the largest dance pavilions in northern Wisconsin. The building has 12' sidewalls and a domed roof that peaks at 45'. Operable windows completely surround the eight sided building. It has four beautiful entrances and each entrance faces a compass direction. The building was roofed with the newest asphalt shingles available in 1938.
The inside houses a stage or band stand 15' by 25' and was designed to be large enough to handle the high school band. It was planned to have to a hood over the stage to carry the sound to the remote cornors of the building. This was never constructed.
On June 21, 1940 a big free dance was arranged for the afternoon. This event provided a free experience to acquaint everyone in the area to the New Marion Park Pavilion, the largest and best dance hall in Northern Wisconsin.