The Bad River is a river flowing to Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin in the United States. It flows for 119.6 kilometres (74.3 mi) in Ashland County, draining an area of 1,061 square miles (2,750 km2) in portions of Ashland, Bayfield and Iron counties. The Bad River sloughs were designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance on February 2, 2012.
The Bad River in Copper Falls State Park in 2006
An aerial view of the mouth of the Bad River (center) and adjacent wetlands in 2006
Mellen is a city in Ashland County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 698 at the 2020 census.
Looking north in downtown Mellen
Looking south at downtown Mellen
Mellen Weekly Record newspaper building
Mellen Fire and Rescue