For generations of Wisconsin families, the beauty, peace and simplicity of a vacation in the Northwoods was the ideal getaway. And in the first half of the 20th century, Northwoods resorts were at the height of popularity and in the amenities they included.
Back in the day, those resorts offered something for everyone: Delicious steak and fish dinners served in the lodge, the uncanny skills of the fishing guides, or a long dock for young people to gather on to play and flirt.
Marnie Mamminga’s family has been enjoying their cabin on Big Spider Lake for five generations, and...
