QUALITY
OF LIFE
Located in Wisconsin's Northwoods, Price County is the fifth
largest
in land area of the state's 72 counties. The area is
known for its spectacular natural beauty, including vast areas
of national, state,
and county forestland.
Price County was created in 1879, and is named for W.T. Price,
a
local logger and president of the Wisconsin State Senate.
The lands
that became Price County were a part of the vast
pine covered area
of northern Wisconsin, and provided necessary
materials for the expansions of the western frontier and growth
for our nation.
The area is home to 15,000 residents in small cities, villages, and townships. Major industries include manufacturing, wood, paper
and plastic products, farming, tourism, and health care.
Residents of Price County enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, where
they experience peace of mind on a daily basis. The area offers
quality educational opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation,
and very reasonable cost of living. Residents from Phillips
enjoy the Phillips community pool with its Olympic-sized lanes
for lap swimmers and swimming lessons, a Jacuzzi, and a diving
area. The Park Falls Recreational Arena features hockey, open
skating, and other
area events.
Recreational opportunities abound during all seasons. Whether
you're seeking the thrill of landing a trophy musky, the winter
stillness of a
cross-country ski trail, the world's finest
ruffed grouse hunting, or a fun family experience, you can
find it all in Price County. About 18,000 of
the county's 806,840
acres are in lakes and streams, and more than 310,000 acres
of forested land are open to the public with over 300
miles
of trails.
Visitors from throughout the Midwest are drawn to Price County's
clean
air and water, thousands of acres of forest lands, parks,
campgrounds, golf courses, and hundreds of miles of snowmobile
trails. Area residents enjoy this quality of life on a daily
basis.
Price County communities also offer a reasonable cost of living,
low
crime rates, and the knowledge that their children are
growing up in
a positive environment.
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