The rugged Northwoods town of Hayward, Wisconsin, has a softer side, too.
Itasca Leathergoods in downtown Hayward sells handcrafted moccasins. (Mary Bergin / Chicago Tribune)
Chicken salad with crunchy surprises and a garnish of seaweed is on the menu as East Meets West at The Courtyard at The Pavilion, downtown Hayward, Wis.
(Mary Bergin / Chicago Tribune)
Retreat Home Furniture in Hayward, Wis., sells one-of-a-kind furnishings for high-end cottages. (Mary Bergin / Chicago Tribune)
Inside Hayward’s most unusual tavern are dozens of examples of animal taxidermy, most several decades old. (Mary Bergin / Chicago Tribune)
At the Moccasin Bar, a quartet of critters stand on hind legs, holding miniature beer mugs and seemingly ready to sing “Sweet Adeline.” (Mary Bergin / Chicago Tribune)
Competitors at Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show saw, chop, climb and race obstacle courses that test strength and agility. (Mary Bergin / Chicago Tribune)
