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Posted in Wisconsin Accommodation, Museums August 27, 2019 by Daniella DiRienzo

Take Lumberjack Steam Train To An Old Wisconsin Logging Camp For An Unforgettable Adventure

Does taking a trip back in time sound like fun? If so, you’ve got to pay a visit to Camp 5 Museum. Far from your typical museum, this one is located at the site of an old logging camp from the 1800s. But the best part is how you get there, which is aboard a vintage steam train. Take a look:

Please note, Camp 5 Museum was closed Summer 2021, but expects to open again in summer 2022.

Revisiting the past is as easy as traveling to Laona, where you’ll find Camp 5 Museum. Truly unique, the museum is located at an old logging camp and can only be reached by train.

The fun begins at Soo Line Depot, which is where you’ll board the Lumberjack Steam Train. Step inside the depot to purchase your train ticket, just like people did at the turn of the century.

A ride aboard the vintage steam train is sure to delight the old and young alike.

After a 15-minute train ride, you’ll arrive at Camp 5, which is the site of a logging camp from the late 1800s.

Offering a unique glimpse into the past, the logging camp features several historic buildings.

As you tour the grounds, you’ll enjoy a unique mix of history and learning. Find out all about steam railroading, logging, ecology, and more.

The whole experience is both educational and fun. There’s a blacksmith shop, which houses a museum, and an old slaughterhouse, which is now a petting zoo.

There’s also a country store from the 1900s that houses a gift shop.

In addition to historic sites, the grounds include several natural attractions, like a nature trail and nature center. You can even take a guided tour of the surrounding forest in a motorized surrey.

As if that's not enough to keep you entertained, there's a 7-acre corn maze, which you can attempt to navigate.

So, are you ready to take your family on a trip back in time?

Lumberjack Steam Train and Camp 5 Museum operates seasonally June – October. During that time, it’s open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday. For more information, call (715) 674-3414. Additionally, you can visit the Lumberjack Steam Train website or Facebook page.

Address: 5068 US Highway 8, Laona, WI, 54541

This isn’t the only place you can ride the rails. Read about others here.

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Daniella DiRienzo

Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.