Letters from the Lakefront: 

Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort “Restful Retreat Cabins”:

October 30, 2022:

All is well on the Lakefront, another beautiful day, the sun is shining and temps are at a high of 60 and a low of 40 degrees.  We have been very fortunate to enjoy a comfortable, mild fall this year.  Moving into November and the Winter Season, we understand finding things to do in our area isn’t as easy as it is in the Summer Season.  You will find below a list of notable bars and restaurants that are open through-out the remaining fall season, winter, and spring.  We hope you will enjoy their menu offerings as much as we have:

Treeland’s Harborview Lodge and Restaurant
4.2 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Opens Dec. 26th:  Hours vary.
9630 N Treelands Rd, Hayward, WI
715-462-3874
On Facebook

Pat’s Landing Bar and Grill
15 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Opens Dec. 26th:  Hours vary.
7476 N Pat’s Landing Road, Hayward, WI
715-945-2511
On Facebook

The Landing
5.6 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open January - March:  Hours vary.
8225 N Cty Rd CC, Hayward, WI
715-462-3626
On Facebook

Chief Lake Lodge Bar and Grill
15 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open All Year:  Everyday:  8 am to Midnight
7444 N Pat’s Landing Road, Hayward, WI
715-945-2221
On Facebook

R&R Bayview Bar and Restaurant
.7 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Opens for Winter Season after X-mas
10630 W Twin Bay Road, Hayward, WI
715-462-3284
On Facebook

Deerfoot Lodge
10 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Opens Dec. 26th:  Hours vary.
8534 N Deerfoot Rd, Hayward, WI
715-462-3328
On Facebook

Rusty Hook 
2.3 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Tu-Wed: 2 - 8pm:  Th-Sat: 11 - 9pm:  Sun: 11 - 7pm
10929 W County Rd B, Hayward, WI
715-462-4031
On Facebook

Ray Jay’s Pizza
2.4 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Th - Sun:  4 - 9pm
10959 W Heron Road, Hayward,WI
715-462-4697
www.rayjayspizza.com

Robin’s Nest Cafe
2.5 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open All Year:  Winter Hours:  Sat & Sun:  7 am - 2 pm
11014 W County Road B, Hayward, WI
715-462-3132
On Facebook

Mainstreet Tacos
16 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Mon - Sat: 11 - 8pm
10560 W Second Street, Hayward, WI
715-934-3434
www.mainstreet-tacos.com

Hayward Family Restaurant
15 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Daily:  6 am - 3 pm
10436 WI-27, Hayward, WI
715-699-1393
On Facebook

Flatcreek Eatery
15 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Hours vary.
10290 State Hwy 27 S, Hayward, WI
877-883-1304
On Facebook

Angler’s Bar and Grill
16 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Daily:  11 am - 10 pm
10547 Main Street, Hayward, WI
715-634-4700
www.anglersbar.com

Blueberry Lake Oasis
12 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Tu-Fri:  3 pm - Close:  Sat: noon - Close
7042 Lake Shore Drive, Hayward, WI
715-945-3330
On Facebook

Riverside Lanes
15 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Hours vary.
15278 WI-77, Hayward, WI
715-634-2695
On Facebook

Lost Land Lake Lodge
13 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Hours vary.
9436 W Brandt Rd, Hayward, WI
715-462-3218
www.lostlandlake.com

Bullhead Bob’s Bar and Grill
21 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Hours vary.
15326 W Birch Point Rd, Hayward, WI
715-699-1890
www.bullheadbobs.com

Backroad’s Coffee and Tea
15 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Mon - Sat: 6-4 pm:  Sun: 6 - 3 pm
10526 Dakota Ave, Hayward, WI
715-634-4950
www.backroadscoffee.com

The Ranch Supper Club
16 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Thurs - Sun:   5 - Close
10590 N Ranch Rd, Hayward, WI
715-634-2090
www.ranchsupperclub.com

Sawmill Saloon
20 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Hours vary.
13505 N US Hwy 63 S, Hayward, WI
​715-634-5660
www.seeleywis.com

The Boulevard
17 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Daily: 11am - 10pm:  Closed Tues.
14392 W County Rd K, Hayward, WI
715-699-7100
www.theboulevardwi.com

Coop’s Pizza
16 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Daily:  11-8pm
10588 California Ave, Hayward, WI
715-634-3027
www.coopspizza.com

Tamarack Farm’s Winery
7.3 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Opens for the Winter Season Dec. 29th:  Thu-Sat:  4-8pm
12679 County Rd B, Hayward, WI
715-699-1375
www.tamarackfarms.us

The Steakhouse
15 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Mon - Sat: 5 - 9 pm:  Sun: 4 - 8 pm
15860 T Bone Lane, Hayward, WI
715-934-4411
www.steakhouseandlodge.com

Tally-Ho Supper Club
10 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Tues-Sunday:  5pm to Close.
10432 WI-77, Hayward, WI
715-462-3646
www.tallyhosupperclub.com

Tavern at White Stag Farm
11 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Wed - Sat: 4 - 9 pm
12695 W State Rd 77, Hayward, WI
715-462-3712
www.whitestagfarm.com

Black Iron Bar and Grill
13 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Daily:  11 - 9 pm
12131 W State Road 77, Hayward, WI
715-462-9515
www.blackironbarandgrill.com

Powell’s on Round Lake
6.4 miles from Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort
Open Year Around:  Sun - Thurs: 11 - 8 pm:  Fri - Sat: 11 - 9pm
9971 Grand Pines Lane, Hayward, WI 
​715-915-1111
www.powellsonroundlake.com

A quick reminder, Our Cabin of the Month for November is Cabin 6, stay tuned as we have our Soft Opening of the remaining cabins over the month as they are prepared to handle the winter season. 

See you soon!  

From the Crew at Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort “Restful Retreat Cabins!”, 
on the shores of the Famous Chippewa Flowage in Hayward, WI

www.HaywardMusky.com

https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/4F7C0DAD-9A74-437B-948F-9E87C2003839



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Letters from the Lakefront: 

Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort “Restful Retreat Cabins”:

October 24, 2022:

A quiet day today, the unusually warm weather is holding along with an unseasonal Thunderstorm last night here in Hayward, WI.  Temperatures remain in the 60’s to 70 degrees today, the rainfall continues throughout the day.  The season of glorious colored leaves is coming to an end.  Fall projects are slowing down, as we give all the cabins a good deep cleaning to prepare for our first ever full resort Winter Season.

A brief reminder that we will be featuring a cabin a month.  November is almost here, lock in your dates for Cabin 6 while supplies last.  (For each month of the off season, the featured cabin will have a special discounted price of:  $100 per day / $600 per week (plus tax).  This price is exclusive to the featured cabin for that month and online booking only.)

November Activities and Happenings in our Area:

Bingo at the Boulevard (Every Thursday)
Area Restaurants Friday Night Fish Fry (Every Friday)
Michael Perry at the Park Theater (November 5)
2nd Time Around Band at the River’s Edge Saloon (November 5)
Paul Mayasich at the Park Theater (November 11)
Deer Hunting Season (November 19 - 27)
Walk, Trot, Run, Eat (November 23)
Christmas In Hayward (November 25 - December 18)
Turkey Birdie (November 25)
Bad Medicine Band at the Seven Winds Casino (November 26)

See you soon!  

From the Crew at Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort “Restful Retreat Cabins!”, 
on the shores of the Famous Chippewa Flowage in Hayward, WI

www.HaywardMusky.com

https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/4F7C0DAD-9A74-437B-948F-9E87C2003839



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Letters from the Lakefront: 

Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort “Restful Retreat Cabins”:

October 23, 2022:

All is well today, the unusually warm weather is holding here in Hayward, WI.  Temperatures will be rising all the way to 70 today, the sun is shining with slight chances for a light rain, leaves are almost gone for the season.  Life has been busy this fall with normal fall resort activities:  putting away the toys and cleaning up the leaves.  

We are rolling out our Winter Season Specials.  Each month, as we complete remodels, we will be featuring a cabin of the month.  For each month of the off season, the featured cabin will have a special discounted price of:  $100 per day / $600 per week (plus tax).  This price is exclusive to the featured cabin for that month and online booking only.

November 1 - 30, 2022:  Cabin of the Month:  Cabin 6!

Cabin 6 is our studio apartment style cabin, a part of our duplex that overlooks the entire resort.  This cabin boasts an ultra comfortable Queen Size Bed, decked out with luxurious bedding to give you the most peaceful sleep.  Bringing an extra friend or two?  This cabin has a Queen Size Futon Couch for extra sleeping space.  (Comfortably sleeps 2, but can host 4.). Newly remodeled with a full size modern bathroom, a full kitchen stocked with everything you need, dining area seats 4, YouTube Live TV and Netflix, and WiFi.  Heating is radiant heat, as well as in-floor heating in the Bathroom and Kitchen.  Tons of extra amenities:  towels, travel soaps, extra pillows and blankets on request, charcoal grills, picnic tables, and more!

Don’t wait, book today!

See you soon!  

From the Crew at Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort “Restful Retreat Cabins!”. 

www.HaywardMusky.com

https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/4F7C0DAD-9A74-437B-948F-9E87C2003839



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Letters from the Lakefront: 

Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort “Restful Retreat Cabins”:

October 22, 2022:

All is well today, we are having a reprieve in weather here in Hayward, WI.  Temperatures for today are a balmy 67 degrees, the sun is shining, leaves are almost gone for the season.  Life has been busy this fall with normal fall resort activities:  putting away the toys and cleaning up the leaves.  

We had an unusual visitor this week:

Gary the Grouse is a little confused and believes he is a domestic chicken.  He has been following us around, supervising all of our fall activities.  In all of my 43 years, I have never witnessed such bold behavior from such a normally timid creature.  Perhaps one of the neighbors has been feeding him, or maybe is just curious and lonely.  Nevertheless, it has been a delightful experience.

Speaking of fall activities, we here at Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort have been quite busy with upgrades to our “Restful Retreat Cabins” to ensure they will be around for another 70 years and all the more comfortable for our valued guests.  From top to bottom, from foundations to roofs, and more.  Going forward our cabins will be open all year around.  October and into November we will be securing the outside of our cabins.

So far, for the month of October:  Our bottom cabins, 2 - 5, are sealed up with all new roofs.  Brand new water system and brand new electrical (next week the overhead wires will be going underground.).  New heating systems to keep you cozy whether you stay Fall - Spring and those chilly, rainy, summer days.  If you’ve stayed in Cabin 3 before, you may recall the slight slope.  That was quite the fix, no more marble races!

Stay tuned for Winter Season Specials!  Starting November 1 and Ending April 30th, we will be featuring one cabin a month, with a special introductory offer of $100 per day / $600 per week (plus tax) for said cabin for that month only!  

See you soon!  

From the Crew at Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort “Restful Retreat Cabins!”,
On the Shores of the Chippewa Flowage, in Hayward, WI.

www.HaywardMusky.com

https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/4F7C0DAD-9A74-437B-948F-9E87C2003839



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Fall:  A Time for Reflections (November 11, 2021)

Veteran’s Day:  I was going to post a quick meme, a Happy Veterans’ Day / Thank You for your service post, but as i scrolled the internet looking for just the right GIPH / Meme I was side-tracked looking at archives in hopes of finding a photo of Grandpa from his military days.  Unfortunately I was unable to find what I was looking for.  

I did stumble across a digital book deeply detailing the adventures of a U.S. Military Group that was stationed in the Philippines during World War II.  The story initially caught my attention because my great-great uncle was mentioned a time or two (Musky Joe’s brother.)

As it happens (with ADHD) my mind wandered down many different paths today.  Thoughts of all my relatives and ancestors that have taken part in shaping our great country.  How they were each willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good of our society.

Grandma took great pride in being able to trace our family tree all the way back to the days of the Mayflower.  I have so many fond memories of sitting at the kitchen table with her, leafing through the book of the family tree, listening to her tell stories of the ones she remembered. 

A some-odd great grandpa that fought at George Washington’s side during the Revolutionary War.  How Gramma’s Great-Grandfather left his family in the south to fight for the North (brothers against brothers.). Her favorite story to tell was when her uncle’s Clifford and George Brandt went off to fight in World War II.  All through the years every detail of the family taking the “boys” to the train depot in town stuck in her mind (she couldn’t have been more than 6 years old at the time!). The look of pure delight as she told the story about how her Grandma and Grandpa received a call because the brothers had to be relocated to a different part of Europe.  Apparently as they took their leave and were exploring a local town in Europe, they rounded the corner and ran smack dab into one in another.  (Something to do with the laws, brothers weren’t supposed to be in the same vicinity of one another during war time.  The risk of a family losing all of their sons in one battle was a big no-no during those times.). I always LOVED the look on Gramma’s face as she told the stories.  She truly loved and missed her family from when she was growing up.  

I think back to Grandpa’s stories of his time in the Army.  His disappointment over being turned down by the Navy (He was blind in one eye.). The Navy had him all set to go, when he was turned away when he couldn’t pass the physical.  Not to be deterred, he tried the Army next.  I wish I would have dug out the pictures today.  The one that sticks in my mind the most was Grandpa with a big field phone and a smile on his face.  (Those of you that knew him, KNEW how much he LOVED to talk on the phone!). He often talked of the tasks he did in boot camp, and the adventures of being stationed around the United States.  I really feel that his time in the military really shaped who he became in life.  His time outside of his little neighborhood in Chicago opened his entire world and mind up.

I think of all the stories of Grandpa’s nephews throughout my childhood.  I remember how tense Grandpa was during the Gulf War, worrying about his nephews in the various branches of the Services.  Some of my fondest childhood memories were of my cousins coming to visit when they were on leave.  Thirty some years later and I still think my big cousin was the coolest thing ever rolling in on his motorcycle ;)

I think of my younger cousins, the time they have served and their willingness to put their lives on the line despite our country being in a political climate that doesn’t necessarily support them.  That they are still willing to serve and protect everything it means to be American.  

I am proud and grateful for each and everyone of you, and am deeply honored to call you family.   Thank you for your service!  Happy Veteran’s Day!  


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Fall:  A Time for Reflections (November 9, 2022)

This time of the year often has my mind wandering to the past.  Gramma and Grandpa were huge fans of the holidays.  They loved the “magic.”  Of course, as my mind wanders to holiday seasons past, and how much Gramma delighted in all the decorations and Grandpa looked forward to the holiday feasts, my mind wandered further past and I broke out the old photo albums.

Let me tell you a story about a man from Chicago that had a dream.  Great-Grandpa (The Original Musky Joe!) brought his family up to vacation at Big Musky Resort on the Chippewa Flowage wayyyyyyy back in the 1930s!  He fell in love with the area and fell in love with Musky Hunting in particular.  He vowed one day his family would own a slice of paradise too.  His own personal wilderness getaway. 

In 1950 his dream became a reality.  He had his opportunity and put down his savings on a piece of land near Musky Bay (how fitting as he had made a name for himself with the locals as MUSKY JOE!). Well, Great-Grandpa had a full time job back in Chicago working at the bank, but he also had a 20 year old son, fresh out of the military.  He packed up his boy and dropped him off in the great wilderness of northern WI with a hand saw, an old jeep and a few bucks.

Well, that son of his (aka Grandpa aka Nory) was a resourceful, hard-working young man.  He knuckled down and went straight to work clearing that land.  In the midst of it all, he picked up odd jobs and some steady jobs, working with the local construction groups.  His main trade was electrical, and he got to know his way around Hayward quite well.  

There was one main lumber company in Hayward at that time, owned by the Bodenschatz family.  And wouldn’t you know it, there was a particularly beautiful young lady with a wit to match her looks, working as the accountant for the lumber company.  Great-grandpa had set up an account for his son to pick up supplies and such,  AND THAT is where the love story of Gramma and Grandpa began.  

Follow along with the photo story of a great adventure, from the beginning of our beloved resort and the couple that made it all possible all the way to today.  

*** Stay tuned, pictures will be added in batches.

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​Fall:  A Time for Reflections (November 5, 2021)

Why do we do what we do?  I won’t lie, being financially stable is a great motivator, but there are many other occupations that would be a lot easier mentally, emotionally, and physically.  So why do we do what we do?  That answer is simply:  the people.

Yesterday, our weekday guest checked out, and I stopped through to do my spot check.  As I made my list of what needed to be done, I was greeted by a pleasant surprise.  A little gift and kind words. A tear was brought to my eye at the thoughtfulness and the flood of memories of all the change-overs, and guests from the past and present.  

Saturday mornings to most kids back in the 80s meant sleeping in and Saturday morning cartoons, but not for us resort kids.  Saturday mornings meant waking up early to eat breakfast before the busy day ahead of us for change-overs.  We would then head outside to sit on the steps (unless a group had kiddos our age, then we would head down for the hugs and tearful good-byes, promises to write and making plans for next summer.). 

As soon as we saw the cars pulling away from the cabins, down the hill we would race (pushing and shoving to be first the whole way).  Not all, but almost every guest would leave little special treats for us.  A fresh box of name brand sugar-bomb cereal, an extra box of ice cream bars, some candies, and SOMETIMES a pack of bacon and a whole pound of real butter (the 80’s were the Great Recession, to have real bacon and real butter was quite the treat!).  Others would bring gifts on the first day for Gramma and Grandpa.  Fresh produce from their garden’s, bushels of tomatoes or boxes of apples, some would bring Omaha Steaks and Chicago Cheesecake (Grandpa missed home quite often, and the guests that became close to him over the years would bring a little bit of the old neighborhood to him.)

Don’t get me wrong, the gifts are quite nice, but that’s not quite the point.  Everyone that passes through our drive leaves a little piece of themselves behind.  They imprint themselves in our hearts and minds for years to come.  It brings me great joy knowing that others love our little slice of paradise just as much as we do.  This week’s gift was a great reminder to slow down, and embrace what each guest has to offer.  Each one comes from a different walk of life, a different region, has different experiences and perspectives.  There is so much to gain from taking a minute to chat, and listen to the stories they have to give.  

So why do we do what we do?  Because it's more than just a job, it's a way of life, a meeting of friends at the end of the road at Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort!

​Fall:  A Time For Reflections (November 4, 2021)

As we put the resort to rest for Summer Season 2021, and prepare for the cold, snowy days of Winter, my mind drifts to all the years past.  It’s hard not to feel nostalgic for the falls of my childhood with Gramma and Grandpa.  Raking the leaves brings memories of all of us working together, closing up the resort for winter.  I have many fond memories of raking with Gramma.  (Well, I think I spent more time jumping into her leaf piles than actually raking.). We would get off the bus from school, have a quick cookie, and head out for some raking before dark.  Afterwards we would come in for hot cocoa and cartoons, while Gramma cooked dinner, the warmth of the kitchen was so welcome after the cool, crisp fall air.   From pulling the docks, to sealing up the cabins for the winter, and so much more, fall always was truly a busy time of the year.  

As we finish up our tasks this month, my thoughts drift to the holiday season, my memories are filled with how much Gramma would take great pleasure in sending and receiving greeting cards.  Grandpa would put in some time deer hunting and catching up on long, leisure phone calls to all those guests he considered family.  In the evenings, over dinner, Grandpa would regal us with all of his tales of current and past guests.  His face would light up with laughter over remembered chats and pranks with each and everyone.  Stories of great musky catches, or late night talks in the bar, or morning coffee on the cabin porches.  His stories were just as much for his own pleasure as ours.  

While I sit and start on my mailing list for this year’s holiday season (to those that missed a card last year, I sincerely apologize, shifting to life without Gramma was such a HUGE adjustment), and the dreaded task of organizing all the bookwork, and Mark slaving away each day tucking the summer cabins in for the winter, I sit and drink my coffee and reflect on how it's such a great honor to be able to carry on another generation of traditions.  

We have made many changes to keep us relevant with the times.  WiFi, Satellite TV, A/C, and of course the never ending list of upgrades and fixes that are just necessary in keeping our beloved cabins functioning.  But the one thing that weighs heavily on my mind is to resist complete modernization.  Stay the course and keep our little resort a happy little slice of paradise, to maintain a space that feels like “coming home.”  The quirky, vintage feel that reminds us all that there is something more to life.  A meeting of friends at the end of the road at Musky Joe’s Twin Pines Resort!

Stay tuned for Winter Happenings as Cabins 6 and 7 will go all year long, and start some much needed TLC on Cabins 1 - 5 …

​Enjoy a Weekend or Weekday or a Week Long Get-A-Way at our Lakefront Resort!!!

A Northern Wisconsin family vacation destination.  Our adorable cozy cabins are located on The Chippewa Flowage in Hayward, WI.  We offer year round lakeside vacations & family adventures.

Musky Joe's Resort provides vacation lodging in a comfortable lakeside cabin whitch is perfect for your next family getaway or couples retreat.  We are privately owned and are less than 3 hours from the Twin Cities metro area.  We are located just 20 miles from the town of Hayward.
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The Chippewa Flowage has over 3000 acres of shoreline, half of which is undeveloped and we are surrounded by national forests.  The fish in this lake are always biting and include:  walleye, northern, bass, bluegills, perch, and the much sought after Musky!  Whether your fishing by boat or off our docks, you're in for a great time!

We love dogs and understand they are just as much a part of your family as your kiddos are.  We do have a few rules (for the puppers, not the kids :D):  There is a charge of $50 per stay for the pups, they MUST be kept on leash when on the main grounds (we do have hiking trails that they are welcome to be let loose on), ALL poop must be scooped (we provide baggies, scoopers, and outside garbage cans for disposal, otherwise please walk them on the hiking trails and dispose in the woods), and please respect our other guests (pups may not be left in the cabin if they are barkers.)  Thank you for understanding, we want to provide a pleasant stay for all our guests!

Our cabins offer a fire pit (one main pit, and few smaller ones can be found on the grounds), picnic tables, lawn chairs, access to a  fish cleaning house, boat landing and dock space, WiFi and TV and DVD players, charcoal grills, window unit a/c, and is only 30 feet from the shores and our private swimming area!  We have a sprawling resort layout with 7 cabins to choose from.  We will be working on getting the Lodge up and fully running this summer.  Our hours will be 10 am to 5 pm (and tweaked throughout the summer.)  We can typically be found on the grounds either working on the cabins, grounds, or up at the Lodge doing paperwork or enjoying the quiet atmosphere with our kids.  We prefer to operate with a laid back, hands off style.  We're there if you need us but we give you space to enjoy your stay!