Natural Attractions

Mon - December 31, 2007

More Snow Than a Guy Could Want!

After years of brown Christmas celebrations, Johnson Lake is a wintry wonderland. The snowmobile trails are great, however as of Christmas, the snow covered a layer of water on the ice. Apparently the weight of all that snow is pushing down on the ice. A few frigid nights should solve the problem.

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Wed - August 8, 2007

Baby Loons Absent, Birders Search for Other Friends

The loons have apparently failed to hatch any young this season, much to the disappointment of loon watchers across the lake. However, one JLPOA member did snap a photo of another photogenic feathered friend

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Fri - June 15, 2007

Western Grebe, Bald Eagle Caught on Camera

Bob Polkinghorn took some nice shots of two spectacular residents of Johnson Lake. Read more to see his photos.

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Thu - April 19, 2007

Hungry Beavers Claim Aspen

You might think beavers favor small trees very near water when they're hungry for a mid-winter snack. Not so, says Richard, "Weg" Wegwerth. Weg sent in a photo of the evidence of what happened on his property on the north side of Johnson Lake.

Read more to see it.

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Sat - January 27, 2007

Scarce Snow Disappoints Snowmobilers, Hospitality Industry

The last update on the snowmobile trail hotlink on this website says it all.

Updated 13 December 2006

Trails will open when snow conditions improve and snow depth exceeds 4”. Currently we need more snow, please check back with us for future updates.

Brian Loyd
Assistant Administrator
Burnett County Forest and Parks

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Sun - November 26, 2006

About the Photo of the Month - November, 2006

The sunset is more than a spectacular way to end a day on Johnson Lake. As we anticipate the cold darkness of winter, the sunset symbolizes some spectacular achievements in 2007.

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Mon - June 19, 2006

About the Photo of the Month - June 2006

Father's Day weekend started out hot, muggy and rainy on Saturday. Sunday turned out much better, with lots of warm sunshine and a reason to have fun in the water. Several cousins took the chance to have some fun for the camera by jumping off the dock.

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Tue - May 30, 2006

Road Construction Forces Detour for Johnson Lake Visitors

The reconstruction of Wisconsin Highway 35 is forcing detours for lots of travelers visiting Johnson Lake and surrounding area. The highway is closed at County Road A, just north of Webster. A common detour is County A to Stone Road or Devil's Lake Road, around Devil's Lake.

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Dog Found

Hi JLers. If you know who owns a Jack Russell Terrier - white with brownish spots - please email or call me. One of our new neighbors, Jerry Romero, has him in his porch. This dog has no tags, but is wearing a Harley Davidson collar. Jerry has had him for several hours, and he does not have a phone.

Carol Polkinghorn
866-8575

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Memorial Weekend Marks Hot, Windy Start to Summer

It felt more like July than late May for Johnson Lakers who opened up their cabins and enjoyed a remarkably hot Memorial Day Weekend. Good thing the lake was closer to 50 degrees than to 95.

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Sat - May 20, 2006

Nature's Beauty Isn't Always Green

This tree maintains its form, even in death. It's about five miles east of Webster in a farming area. The photographer, "Weg" says "the tree is a classic, been there for years...being without any foliage, all around is the new life of spring...it is a compilation of new life and old life - the living and the dead, perhaps.

Cheerio...Weg actually shot while the rain drops were falling."

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Sat - February 11, 2006

About the Photo of the Month - February 2006

Nature gives us beauty in many shapes and forms. Consider a once-towering oak tree, battered by harsh winters, hot summer sun and storm winds for several decades. The tree lost its top, but continues to survive, thanks to two lower limbs, reaching to the heavens like outstretched arms.

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Sun - January 22, 2006

Snowmobile Trails Open on January 19th

It's been another rough winter for snowmobilers, thanks to the combination of mild weather and a lack of snow. The trails are open as of January 19th, with better conditions to the north than to the south.

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December Thaw Arrives With Christmas Week, 2005

The late-December thaw was a present for anyone paying heating bills, but put a damper on outdoor fun during Christmas week.

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About the Photo of the Month - January 2006

Blame global warming or mother nature, but the winter of 2005 and 2006 is milder than most. The week before Christmas started out with cold and snow, but ended with melting slush and signs of premature spring.

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Project Loon Watch - Flight School
Project Loon Watch - Baby Injured
Project Loon Watch - One Baby Missing
Project Loon Watch - Two Babies Spotted
Project Loon Watch - Nesting Activty Resumed
About the Photo of the Month - June 2005
About the Photo of the Month - April 2005
Snow Trails Open Again - Time to Rev Up the Sleds
About the Photo of the Month - February 2005
Winter Snow Arrives Late - Some Trails Open
About the Photo of the Month - January 2005
Snow Scarce But Ice Nice for Holiday Week at Johnson Lake
About The Photo of the Month - November 2004
Bull Moose Swims Johnson Lake
About the Photo of the Month - October 2004

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