Like other Northwoods communities, the history of Boulder Junction is tied to the railroad. Tourism and logging followed the opening of the depot in 1903 and in 1927 Boulder Junction was officially incorporated. Learn more about the history of the Milwaukee Railroad and Wisconsin's logging history before you depart on a trip to Boulder Junction.

Maps are a great way to get the kids involved in family vacation planning. Use interactive online maps of Boulder Junction to locate a street or attraction. Vilas County maps will help you plan your itinerary in advance. Wisconsin lake maps can be used to find the ideal spot to fish as well as the perfect place to boat. Geocaching - gps treasure hunts - is popular with kids and may provide the incentive needed to get them interested in exploring the great outdoors. The Great Northwoods Treasure Hunt, and related contests and games, is a great place to start.

Books are a great way to introduce younger children to a new adventure and get teens and tweens ready for a family trip. Discover books by notable Wisconsin authors, such as childhood favorite Laura Ingalls Wilder, and explore Wisconsin through story and literature. Get recommended reading lists for family travel to the Midwest and find age appropriate books for kids whether your interest is nature or novels.

Local radio provides families with a bird's-eye view of life in the Northwoods. Online radio stations broadcast everything from oldies, folk and polka music to critter rescue and Wisconsin fishing reports.

Local newspapers provide insight to a family travel destination. Read Eagle River, Minocqua and Rhinelander based newspapers online. Brush up on Northwoods current events from politics to economics and sports to entertainment. Find out what the locals are reading.

Online resources can make learning about Wisconsin fun. Did you know that Wisconsin is nicknamed the Badger State or that this Midwest state has 7,446 rivers and streams? Do you know how a bill becomes law in Wisconsin? Can you name Wisconsin's Governor? Did you know that Jean Nicolet was the first European explorer to set foot in Wisconsin? Do you know which country he came from? Get the answers to the above and discover more Wisconsin facts.