About The Area
Location
The school is located in Vilas County, in rustic northeastern Wisconsin. It is near the communities of Manitowish Waters, Presqe Isle, and Boulder Junction. All three are resort towns, serving the recreation industry in Wisconsin’s North Woods. All three are within or near the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.
This beautiful area has plenty of opportunities for outdoor enjoyment, as well as for student employment, housing, and life. During the summer, the North Woods are one of the most popular vacation areas for visitors from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. In the winter, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and other winter sports are popular.
Towns with major services, shopping, and industry are at Ironwood, MI, Eagle River, WI, Rhinelander, WI, and Minocqua, WI. Minocqua is about 20 miles from the school. The others are about 40 miles from the school.
The nearest city is Wausau, WI, approximately 80 miles away.
Transportation
Since the school is in a rural setting, a reliable car is recommended. Airports with commercial service are located in Ironwood, MI, Eagle River, WI, Rhinelander, WI, and Minocqua, WI. Minocqua is about 20 miles from the school; the others are about 40 miles from the school.
More Information
The primary local newspaper is the Lakeland Times (715-356-5236) at www.lakelandtimes.com.
Another local weekly newspaper, Vilas County News-Review (715-479-4421), offers an area guide, updated annually, including information on all the towns, services, major employers, and local events in the region.
The Boulder Jct. Chamber of Commerce has a web site with additional information about the community at www.boulderjct.org.
The Nicolet Area Technical College (NATC) offers additional educational and student life resources in the area. Their campus at Minocqua is the closest facility. NATC has a web site with additional information at www.nicolet.tec.wi.us. NATC and the New World School if Violin Making do not have any formal affiliation or agreements.
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