Hayward is a vibrant Northwoods hub that feels like an endless outdoor vacation, renowned for the Lumberjack World Championships, the American Birkebeiner, and the world’s largest musky landmark. It is an incredibly active community where you can spend weeks kayaking the Namekagon River, biking world-class trails, or exploring the Chequamegon National Forest without running out of things to do.
For a day trip to a larger city, Duluth, Minnesota, is roughly 75 miles away and offers extensive shopping, dining, and Lake Superior views.