Name: Joseph Hupy,PhD, Assistant Professor Team Role: Instructor E-mail: hupyjp@uwec.edu northwoods_hupy.kml Joe's Northwoods: "More than a feeling? Well, yes, but that would probably evoke images of another region, perhaps the East Coast – which is a far cry from the Northwoods.  I would love to state that I based my regional delineation of the Northwoods solely upon solid geographic factors, but that simply would not be the case. First of all, there is no way I would ever put any part of the lower peninsula of Michigan into the Northwoods. Climatologically, ecologically, agriculturally, and even pedologically, I should have included the northern part of the Lower Peninsula, yet I simply cannot. Why, you ask? Well, the answer is that everyone from below the bridge can be categorically described as ‘Trolls'... click for more
	Name: Ezra Zeitler, PhD, Assistant Professor Team Role: Instructor E-mail: zeitleej@uwec.edu northwoods_zeitler.kml Ezra's Northwoods: "The Northwoods was a family vacation destination when I was young and became home during high school. While I truly enjoy spending time in this region, I now think of the Northwoods as a commodity marketed to downstate and out-of-state residents as well as a mindset that tourists yearn for when they visit. Many questions about the Northwoods linger in my mind: where are the perceptual boundaries of the region? What characteristics typify sub-regions that cater more to tourists than others? The Northwoods has historically been promoted as a place for men to recreate – has this changed over the past two decades?"
	Name: Amy Brickheimer, Junior Major/Minor: Geography-Int'l Studies Team Role: Webmaster E-mail: brickhas@uwec.edu northwoods_brickheimer.kml Amy's Northwoods:"Growing up with the idea that I had visited, lived and worked in the Northwoods has changed significantly throughout my research and experiences with this class. Once assuming that Minocqua and tourist areas like it were the epitome of the Northwoods, I now feel that “The Northwoods” is something very different and very unique. It is a way of life, an aesthetic feeling, and something that isn’t tangible. Although there are tourist destinations that claim to be in the Northwoods, selling “Northwoods” items, etc., these places only market the idea of this distinct place. The Northwoods themselves are a region that prides itself in tradition, history, and its’ people and has several small unique aspects that make it a place like no where else in the world."
	Name: Amy Brown, Senior Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Climate E-mail: brownam@uwec.edu northwoods_brown.kml Amy's Northwoods:"The idea of the Northwood’s to me has always been a place away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives in the city. It’s a place where everyone knows everyone and even if you’re a stranger from out of town you are treated as a long lost friend that is stopping in for a visit. Not only does the Northwood’s have that cultural feel but also the Physical beauty of the land. The rolling hills and forests as far as the eye can see. You are immersed in nature and can see it all around you. The only question that I really have left about this region is where are the boundaries?  There will never be a final decision but with my project I’m going to look at the Lake Effect of Lake Superior and how it affects tree growth in this region."
	Name: Ben Colbenson, Senior Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Agriculture E-mail: colbenbr@uwec.edu northwoods_cobenson.kml Ben's Northwoods:"I never really knew where the Northwoods were, besides somewhere north of Spring Valley. In my mind, I thought of the Northwoods as a place that was more “wild” than what I was used to growing up on a dairy farm, a place where the land wasn’t homogenized like the corn and hayfields in my area. I think of the Northwoods as a place where chainsaws are more common than tractors, a place where people are entertained by nature rather than manmade attractions. It is my intention to able to define the Northwoods as a place that is void of agricultural presence."
	Name: Chris Colney, Senior Major: Geography Team Project: Silent Sports E-mail: colneycm@uwec.edu northwoods_colney.kml Chris' Northwoods: "Being an avid outdoorsman, the term “Northwoods” conjures up images of misty lakes surrounded by ancient pines, loons calling out in the early morning light, and the faint smell of wood smoke and sizzling bacon.  With lands as plentiful in water as Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, it’s hard for me to think of this area without picturing myself out on a lake or gliding through the snow on skis.  These pictures were the inspiration for my attempt at quantifying the Northwoods as a region of more than average canoe and cross-country ski shops." .
	Name: Brooke Fahrenkrog Major/Minor: Geology Team Project: Mining E-mail: fahrenba@uwec.edu northwoods_fahrenkrog.kml Brooke's Northwoods:"When you grow up in the Northwoods running around under the trees that were once clear cut and sent all over the country, or swimming in the lake that provided transportation lines to rest of the world, or climbing the rocks that were mined, concentrated and shipped off to build the backbone of skyscrapers in major American cities, you take the natural quiescence for granted.  The Northwoods have been and continue to be an idolized and a desired vacation location by Americans for decades.  But what makes the Northwoods different than any other vacation destination in America?  How does the bedrock geology reflect in the economy, more specifically the primary economy?  These are questions that I have been focused on and am working on answering about the Northwoods."
	Name: Brandon Hubin-Barrows Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Media Perspective E-mail: hubinbbj@uwec.edu northwoods_hubin.kml Brandon's Northwoods: "The Northwoods is a place that I call home having grown up in northern Wisconsin in what I believe to be part of the Northwoods.  The way I view the Northwoods is as a heavily forest and sparsely populated place with people who make their living in blue collar jobs or they cater themselves to tourist who regular frequent the area.  I believe the area is also changing from an area that once heavily relied on primary sector jobs but is now focusing heavily on tourism."
	Name: Mark Ingham Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Media Perspective E-mail: inghamml@uwec.edu northwoods_ingham.kml Mark's Northwoods:"The Northwoods was partly home growing up since my mom lived in Trego, WI (which I think would be included in the Northwoods).  When I think Northwoods, the first thought that comes to my mind is pine trees.  Trees are a vital part of the region.  The Northwoods is filled with other important physical aspects like water bodies (lakes, rivers, streams, etc.) and wildlife (whitetail deer, black bears, birds, etc.).  However, there is more to it than just physical characteristics.  I think the Northwoods is also a state of mind.  It is a feeling you get by simply observing and interacting with the surrounding area."
	Name: Joel Jahnke Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Landcover E-mail: jahnkejc@uwec.edu northwoods_jahnke.kml Joel's Northwoods:"My first experiences of the Northwoods date back to before I can even remember. When I was very young, my family bought a cabin in the Nicolet National Forest, and I became to know the Northwoods very well. At first, the Northwoods was a tourism destination for my family and I, and today I think of it as a second home.  My classmates may question whether or not my “second home” is actually part of the defined Northwoods region, but in my eyes it’s as Northwoods as the next place. The Northwoods is a very adaptive region that can overcome the deconstructive mining and logging hay days and recreate a beautiful setting for today’s tourists to enjoy."
	Name: Tom Koehler Major/Minor: Geography Team Role: GIS/ Tech.-master E-mail: koehletj@uwec.edu northwoods_koehler.kml Tom's Northwoods: "Throughout my life the Northwoods has been a vacation destination for my family.  We would go there to relax, have some fun, and escape from everyday life.  But  where do the Northwoods begin?  Where does it end?  To me, I have noticed that when driving north, somewhere on the way to your destination you will have the sudden realization that you are in the Northwoods.  It is not any one thing that brings on this realization; it is a combination of many different factors.  But what is the future of this region? Since I was young I have noticed many changes.  I hope through my studies I can find the answers to my questions."
	Name: Meredith LaValley Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Tourism E-mail: lavallmr@uwec.edu northwoods_lavalley.kml Meredith's Northwoods:"I’ve lived on the outskirts of the Northwoods for most of my life. My family would often travel into the Northwoods, first on vacations then more often as we looked for land to buy. The many recreation spots, tourist opportunities, and natural wonders kept us entranced. Taking stock of the real Northwoods will be challenging. Will it change my opinions on the place I loved growing up? Will there be a side to the Northwoods that makes it no longer desirable to me as a vacation spot. Or will what I find confirm the wonder of it all."
	Name: Darin Mertig Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Hunting & Fishing E-mail: mertigda@uwec.edu northwoods_mertig.kml Darin's Northwoods:"To me the Northwoods has been home for 23 years now. Having grown up in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, I was always a little biased on where the Northwoods really was. I always thought it was just located in Wisconsin. Never in my mind would I have thought it would be in Northern Minnesota and The U.P..  I think the mystique of the Northwoods is in its isolation from everything. The lack of cities and people, give it this feeling of remoteness. Tourism is really trying to play off of that feeling now, and it’s turning certain areas into a “Yuppie Northwoods”."
	Name: Andrew Meyer Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Tourism E-mail: meyerat@uwec.edu northwoods_meyer.kml Andrew's Northwoods: "I feel that the Northwoods is my home away from home.  My family used to go up north for summers on end until I entered the real world and got a job.  Once you hit the one laned highway where you find yourself driving alone, you have hit the northwoods.  I think that the northwoods is portrayed to the south, as a place where you go to get away from it all.  And people really believe that because when they are up here, it’s a whole new routine where you can let your cares fade away.  Let mother nature set you free."
	Name: Marilynn Nash Major/Minor: CJ/ Geography Team Project: Religion E-mail: nashmg@uwec.edu northwoods_nash.kml Marilynn's Northwoods:"My grade school and high school years were spent in a small town in the Northwoods.  Manufacturing and paper industry jobs and farming were common sources of income. Farming has decreased in the area while tourism has slightly increased.  I think of the Northwoods as home to rugged, self-sufficient, independent individuals, determined to live there in spite of harsh weather, low income and isolation. While tourism has increased, much of its influence is concentrated in spheres of space and time, surrounded by areas of permanent residents.  I wonder what characteristics typify sub-regions that are not dependent upon tourism?"
	Name: Aaron Radosevich Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: The Field Trip E-mail: radoseal@uwec.edu northwoods_radosevich.kml Aaron's Northwoods:"I grew up in location that is definitely part of the Northwoods, but it is undergoing a transition that is common to the region, with tourism as its main economic activity, due to its ideal location and features for outdoor recreation, and its proximity to the many recreation-seekers in nearby urban centers.  However, like the rest of the region, complete transformation into a tourist destination only occurs during a few weekends of the summer and fall.  It is a testament to the historically robust Northwoods character, and to the obvious appeal of the land’s natural beauty that residents endure in challenging economic and climatic conditions."
	Name: Roger Schulz Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Hunting & Fishing E-mail: schulzrt@uwec.edu northwoods_schulz.kml Roger's Northwoods:"The Northwoods has been my yearly fishing retreat since I was six. The Northwoods is a mysterious region. It’s hard to put your finger on. A distinct feeling burns deep inside when I’m in the Northwoods. Certain features must exist to get this sensation; the forest full of life, lakes and fish, a lack of agriculture and the farming attitude, a place where flannel is in and the women wear camouflage, a place that gets three feet of snow on the road and never hesitates going to the bars.  The Northwoods has had booms and busts, but these hardy people always pull through."
	Name: Sarin Strobush Major/Minor: Geography Team Project:Landcover E-mail: strobusr@uwec.edu northwoods_strobush.kml Sarin's Northwoods: "The Northwoods is simply a place that is north and has a lot of woods. There are many facets and characteristics that make it distinct from places around it. The Northwoods is scattered with small towns separated by large expanses of forests, lakes, and rivers. There are many camping and outdoor recreation opportunities in the Northwoods. When I was younger, my family had a small place on a lake, along with everyone else I knew. During the summer, there is a sort of migration that takes place every weekend where people are heading “up north” to their Northwoods hideaways."
	Name: Jacob Wise Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Hunting & Fishing E-mail: wisejl@uwec.edu northwoods_wise.kml Jake's Northwoods:"The Northwoods is an image in my head bearing a mixture of birch and pines, not forgetting “Pinus strobus” the white pine. The Northwoods has an abundance of wildlife, seeming to be unaffected by human cities and other human constructions. The Nothwoods has quietness and a clear view of the stars at night indescribable to anyone that has not been there. I know I am in the Northwoods when I start seeing the trees, animals, and the types of shops, most importantly bait shops and Muskie shops.  Although the Northwoods is a tourist location and is marketed mostly towards tourists I believe you can look past these tourist based areas and find the spirit of the Northwoods in all the outdoor actives it offers. "
	Name: Leatrice Zehm Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Demographics& Cultural Overlay E-mail: zehmlm@uwec.edu northwoods_zehm.kml Leatrice's Northwoods: "Growing up in Spooner, Wisconsin I always felt as though I knew what it was like living in the Northwoods. Through the opportunity presented in this class my perceptions of the Northwoods, as well as the location of the Northwoods, have been changed. Many questions are now raised when I think of the Northwoods. Where is the southern boundary? Is there a heart of the Northwoods -- a core, domain, and sphere? What characteristics are the most defining in the Northwoods definition?  Will the perception and location of the Northwoods change over time?"
	Name: llison Zellmer, Senior Major/Minor: Geography Team Project: Cuisine E-mail: zellmeaj@uwec.edu northwoods_zellmer.kml Ali's Northwoods:"The Northwoods were a pretty foreign and “unexplored” area of America for me before we took our trip. When asked on the first day of class, “Are the Northwoods a separate and distinct region?” I immediately said no. What could make this place so much different than the rest of the mid-west? As I soon found out during our trip the Northwoods are very much a distinct region filled with people who will take on whatever Mother Nature throws at them. Whether it is abundant resources, extreme weather or simply breathtaking scenery, these humble and kind people don’t just manipulate the landscape to create whatever they wish, they work with the land to get by as best as they can. This certainly distinguishes themselves and the area from the rest of the Great Lakes region, showing it takes a special breed of human to live and breathe in the Northwoods."