From Chicago/Milwaukee

  • From Chicago, take I-94 west to Milwaukee.
  • Once in Milwaukee, take I-43 north toward Green Bay.
  • On the other side of Green Bay, exit I-43 onto US-41 north.
  • About 10 mi. north on US-41, bear to the left and take the exit for US-141 north.
  • Continue north on US-141 through Lena, Coleman, and Pound until you reach Crivitz.
  • In Crivitz, you're about half an hour away--there's a McDonald's if you need it! :)
  • Stay on US-141 north through Wausaukee and Amberg.
  • Look for "Northland" sign between Amberg and Beecher, Wisconsin.
  • Turn west onto County L.
  • Follow County L to Pike Plains Rd.
  • Turn left onto Pike Plains Rd.
  • Follow Pike Plains Rd. to the Northland entrance on your lefthand side.

From Minneapolis

  • Take I-94 east out of the Twin Cities and into Wisconsin.
  • At exit #52 (just before Eau Claire), take WI-29 east toward Chippewa Falls.
  • Stay on WI-29 through Chippewa Falls and continue to Wausau.
  • In Wausau, take US-51 north and stay on it to US-8 (a major intersection).
  • Proceed east on US-8 (be careful NOT to take Business US-8 in Rhinelander; turn before the city).
  • Keep heading east on US-8 (watch the signs in Crandon) and go through Dunbar.
  • Look for "Northland next right" sign after coming through Dunbar, Wisconsin.
  • Turn right onto Lily Lake Rd.
  • Follow Lily Lake Rd to Pike Plains Rd.
  • Turn left on Pike Plains Rd.
  • Follow Pike Plains Rd. to the Northland entrance on the righthand side.

From Detroit

  • Take I-75 north through MI and across the Mackinac Bridge.
  • In St. Ignace, go west on US-2 through Michigan's Upper Peninsula (enjoy the view!).
  • At Escanaba, MI, you are just over an hour away (make one last quick "pit stop").
  • In Norway, MI, turn left (west) on US-8 (also called Brown St. and it's a little obscure).
  • Continue west (although it's more south) on US-8 until you reach the "T" into US-141.
  • Turn left (south) on US-141 and begin looking for the Northland sign after Beecher, WI.
  • Turn west onto County L.
  • Follow County L to Pike Plains Rd.
  • Turn left onto Pike Plains Rd.
  • Follow Pike Plains Rd. to the Northland entrance on your lefthand side.