Kind of a northwoods dive but...

Tails n Trails

Hurley, WI

I've stopped into Tails and Trails a few times over the years but never stayed for long because the dancer selection didn't appeal to me. I'm usually in Hurley on my way further north…

Shooter's

Hurley, WI

I stopped for a few minutes on my way further north. I believe Shooters is one of several clubs owned by the same woman. Generally, only one or two of her clubs are open…

Club Sierra

Hurley, WI

Nothing about the club has changed since my last review. It's still pretty typical for Hurley. You can park on the street or in an unimproved parking lot in back. To get…

From the outside Phipps Tavern looks like a run of the mill Wisconsin dive bar but once you walk inside it’s a very nicely designed bar that happens to have a stage in the middle…

Place is small but the stage is set up perfect. Plenty of seats around the stage for you and your buddy’s. We were here for my brother bachelor party and had a pretty fun time.…

I've driven past this gem of a northwoods bar a half dozen times but always missed their Thursday through Saturday hours. Finally made it on a cold February evening. I arrived at about 7:30 p.m. and…

Was in the North Woods to photograph the fall colors (I'm a retired journalist, still a photographer). Managed to squeeze in a couple hours in the Hayward area Friday night. Had visited Phipps for the…