OnFocus Halls of Fame Spotlight: Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
Map & Travel Directions
Location:
The Hall is located in northwest Wisconsin, 70 miles south of Duluth, Minnesota; 140 miles northeast of Minneapolis, Minnesota; 400 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois. From Chicago/Milwaukee/Madison – get to I-90-94 in Wisconsin and follow it north.When it splits by LaCrosse and Tomah, stay straight north on I-94 past Tomah. Exit I-94 at Osseo on Highway 10 East (right off ramp)about 1 mile to County R.Take a left on R to the next stop sign, which is Highway 12.Take 12 East (right)about 1 mile into Augusta.Turn left on Hwy.27 North,all the way up to Ojibwa at the intersection of 27 and 70. Take a left on HWY 70 into Hayward. From Twin Cities -Take 35N to Highway 70E. In Spooner, take a left on 63N (63N combines with 53N for approximately 3 miles outside of Spooner and veers off in Trego). Continue on 63N to Hayward.
Airports:
The Hayward Airport is a complete facility capable of handling twin-engine craft to Lear jets on 5,000 feet of runway and has beacon, radio communications, lighted runway and car rental service. Commercial air is available to Duluth, Minnesota or Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Accommodations:
The Hayward area has 200 resorts, motels and campgrounds. It is a busy, progressive community Fishing, water sports and attractions abound.
Area Websites:
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
