Wisconsin’s history is deeply intertwined with its timber industry, and a visit to Holt and Balcom Logging Camp No. 1 takes you back in time. Located in the heart of what was once virgin forest, this Wisconsin historical site is a tribute to Wisconsin’s logging heritage, and it tells the story of those who shaped the region’s timber era. Here’s what you need to know about Holt and Balcom Logging Camp No. 1

Located in northern Wisconsin, Holt and Balcom Logging Camp No. 1 stands as a well-preserved reminder of the state's logging past.
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The logging camp is in Lakewood, Oconto County. This site, once bustling with activity, now invites visitors to step into the shoes of early loggers and experience life as it was during the timber boom.
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The logging camp has become a museum, and it's an important historical site - the oldest logging camp that's still located on its original site.
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During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the logging industry in Wisconsin was thriving. Holt and Balcom Logging Camp No. 1 was one of many camps that dotted the northern parts of the state.
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The camp served as a central base for logging operations, where workers, predominantly lumberjacks, lived and toiled in demanding conditions to harvest timber from the vast forests.
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For locals and tourists alike, a visit to this logging camp is an opportunity to see what life was like in the camp and connect with Wisconsin's heritage. It's a chance to appreciate the state's past and the role logging played in shaping the place we live in today.
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I spent some time in Oconto County this year and I love it – there’s so much to discover, especially if you enjoy the outdoors. Learn more on the Oconto County Historical Society website. Get your Northwoods vacation supplies at REI and here’s where to find more Wisconsin winter adventures.

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