About the Area

Larson Realty serves real estate buyers and sellers in Northwestern Wisconsin, including the wonderful cities of Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake and Hayward. In the heart of it all, located near New Auburn, Chetek, Weyerhaeuser, Holcombe and Bloomer, is a glaciated area with many deep, clean, clear lakes and rivers called the Blue Diamond Vacation Area. In this heavily-wooded region, you will find a myriad of lakes including Lower Long, Axehandle, Pulaski, Fireside, Round, Sand, Pine, Amacoy, Island, Clear, Chain, McCann and Holcombe, in addition to scenic rivers including the Chippewa and Flambeau. The Blue Diamond Vacation Area is approximately 45 minutes north of Eau Claire and two hours east of the Twin Cities.

Recreational / Outdoor Activities

Recreational activities to enjoy around your home in Northwestern Wisconsin include:

• Boating
• Snowmobiling
• Camping
• Biking
• Hunting
• Skiing/Snowshoeing
• Kayaking
• Fishing
• Water Skiing
• Golf

Lake Maps / Information

Wisconsin DNR Lake Maps: https://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/maps/

Other Area Attractions

Chippewa Moraine State Recreational Area & Trails: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/chipmoraine/ and http://chippewamoraine.iceagetrail.org
Chetek Hydroflights Water Ski Show http://www.hydroflites.com
Christie Mountain – Skiing, Riding and Tubing: http://www.christiemountain.com
Rusk County WI: https://ruskcountywi.com

Chippewa County: http://chippewacounty.com