Mellen, WI

united states

Mellen is a small Northwoods town on US Highway 13 in northern Wisconsin, serving as a gateway to Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Most visitors arrive from the Twin Cities or Duluth area via Highway 13, while locals frequently travel the 15-mile County Road GG to Glidden. The town's water tower features a distinctive loon silhouette that's visible from the highway.