Visiting Northland College is fun in any season, but there are so many things to see and do in the Chequamegon* Bay area right now that a summertime visit can easily turn into a greater adventure. So plan your in-person campus visit today and prepare to fall in love!
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If you’re looking for a quick, easy hike, you can’t do better than Houghton Falls. If you’re looking for something more challenging, and want to be rewarded with amazing views of Chequamegon Bay and the Apostle Islands, hike to St. Peter’s Dome. If you’re into chasing waterfalls, make sure to check out Copper Falls State Park. Or, if biking is more your style, rent a bike from Bay City Bikes in Ashland and coast along the paved trail along the Bay.
It’s no secret that the largest freshwater lake in the world makes for incredible water-based adventures. Cool down during a hot afternoon by paddleboarding out on the Bay. Kayak to the sea caves along the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Take the ferry from Bayfield over to Madeline Island. Looking for an inland adventure? Fish to your heart’s content on Long Lake.
Good local food can be found all throughout the Chequamegon Bay region. Enjoy the vegan nachos at the Black Cat Coffeehouse in Ashland, satisfy your sweet tooth at Café Coco in Washburn, and grab a fresh ice cream sandwich at Tetzner’s Dairy on your way between the two!
There are dozens of great places to spend your money while in the area. Some of our favorites are Honest Dog Books (owned by a Northland employee!), outdoor outfitters Solstice Outdoors and Howl Adventure Center, the gaming store Play Unplugged, and Eckels Pottery.
If you’re looking for sand, sun, and easy access to Lake Superior, we recommend Friendly Valley, Meyers, Cornucopia, or Maslowski beaches—all within an hour of Northland’s campus!
Come visit campus! We offer “live” (in-person) visit opportunities Monday through Saturday. Your visit will include a 45-minute campus tour, a 30-minute meeting with an admissions counselor, and some awesome Northland swag!
While Northland’s size, location, and overall vaccination rates make for a relatively COVID-safe environment, certain protocols remain in place for the health of our community. Groups are limited to five individuals and we ask that you register your party at least 24 hours in advance. For parties greater than five, please email visit@northland.edu at least 48 hours in advance of your intended visit time to receive approval before registering.
If you are fully vaccinated, you are no longer required to wear face coverings outdoors—but you are required to wear face coverings indoors. If you have not been fully vaccinated you are still required to wear a face covering in indoor spaces and continue to maintain six feet of social distancing from others.
If you can’t visit in person, no problem. We’re also hosting several online preview days this summer, including one in July as part of Wisconsin Private Colleges Week. These events run from 1:00–3:30 pm US central time and can go a long way in getting you acquainted with Northland College from a distance. Sign up by clicking one of the dates!
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