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Critters are really friendly Up North

ot only are the folks in the great Northwoods friendly, the wildlife critters are too. But before we go further, we must point out that wildlife critters are just that, wild. Keep your distance both for your own safety and that of the wild animal you might encounter in the woods ... or on the road ... or on the ice.

Which brings us to a mid-April day on a county road just southwest of Land O’ Lakes in Vilas County. A Saturday drive through the forest for the heck of it. And seeing a jake (young male turkey) wandering the shoulder of the road picking up tiny stones (gastroliths) to aid in its digestion.

Wild turkeys are very skitterish, but this fella was all up for having his photo taken. So friendly indeed that when I exited the vehicle with the camera it trotted right up to me. Strange, because there were no houses in the vicinity that might indicate it was being fed by humans.

More pictures; me lying on the westbound lane to shoot eye-level as the turkey pecked at more stones; a car approaching cautiously from over the hill before coming to a stop.

The driver and I chatted – she was from the Canadian province of

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Quebec en route by herself to the Yukon Territory! She was relieved to see that I was O.K. From her initial sighting, she saw a parked vehicle with its emergency signals on and a body lying on the road and feared the worst.

Suddenly, Tom the Jake flew up on top of her car bringing laughter from both of us. After a few moments, it flew down and I bid Godspeed to the young lady.

A day later: 10pm, out on the ice with my son and a pattern of six tip-downs set for crappies. The gushing of aerators keeping the pack ice away from the docks was the only sound. Then off to the distance the honking of geese searching for a place to set down carried on the soft wind.

As the honking faded away, a black blob scurried into view past one row of tip-downs lit by portable lights. “Scott,” I whispered, “look over there!” It was a fat muskrat unaware of the humans perched on camp chairs. It came within 10 feet of us before it retreated into the inky darkness of night.

Two days; two great memories in the land they call Up North!

Inside this Issue

Editor’s Column................................................................................... Pg. 4 PynPoints App.......................................................... Inside Front Cover Iron County Lodging................................................Inside Back Cover Pontoons On The Move........................................................Back Cover

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NORTHWOODS Region

NORTHWOODS REGION Iron County.......................................... page 23 Langlade County............................... page 25 Lincoln County................................... page 26 Oneida County.................................... page30 Price County........................................ page 43 Vilas County......................................... page 45

NORTHWEST REGION Barron.................................................... page 50 Bayfield County.................................. page 51 Burnett County................................... page 52 Polk County......................................... page 54 Sawyer County................................... page 56 Washburn County............................. page 64

U.P. REGION Western U.P. Michigan...............page 67-68 Iron County Michigan..............pages 69-71

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NORTHEAST REGION Forest County...................................... page 11 Florence County................................. page 14 Marinette County.............................. page 16 Oconto County................................... page 19 Shawano Country.............................. Page 20

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Lodging GUIDE BERGLAND

The Timbers Resort 34275 Hwy M 28, Bergland, MI 906-575-3542 thetimbersresort.com A year round resort, we offer 11 completely furnished cabins.

BUTTERNUT

Timber Breeze Resort N16243 Lake Shore Dr, Butternut, WI 715-762-3001 timberbreeze.com On Butternut Lake. 5 newly built housekeeping cabins; 4-unit lodge.

CABLE

Otter Bay Resort 46595 Otter Bay Rd, Cable, WI 715-798-3336 otterbayresort.net We have four rustic cabins and motel lodging.

CRIVITZ

Pine Acres Resort N10184 Parkway Rd Crivitz, WI 715-757-3894 pineacresresortinc.com Deluxe vacation homes, modern housekeeping cottages and motel units.

Popp’s Resort W11581 County Road X, Crivitz, WI 715-757-3511 poppsresort.com Motel suites, lakeview cottages, deluxe lakeshore homes, RV & mobile home park.

DANBURY

Rosenthal’s Resort 30925 Namekagon Rd, Danbury, WI 715-259-3363 rosenthalsresort.com 7 cabins, 56 seasonal campsites, heated, outdoor swimming pool, pavilion, and playground area.

ELCHO

Twin Oaks Resort N10870 Circle Dr, Elcho, WI 715-275-3917 Cabin rentals, daily or weekly. On ATV and snowmobile trails.

FLORENCE

Doll’s Lakeside Bed & Breakfast 509 Furnace St, Florence, WI 715-528-3259 facebook.com/dollslakesidebb Our priority is making sure our guests feel welcome and comfortable. We are located on the waters of Fisher Lake.

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HAYWARD

Musky Run Resort 12503 N Town Hall Rd, Hayward, WI 715-462-3445 Peaceful resort on Spider Lake Chain of Lakes.

Riverside Motel / Mallards Landing 10429 State Road 27, Hayward, WI 715-634-2661 riversidemotelhayward.com Standard rooms, king efficiency, waterfront rooms, studio apartment.

HILES

Little Pine Motel 9245 Hwy 32, Hiles, WI 715-649-3431 littlepinemotel.com Large, studio-sized rooms with kitchenettes. On ATV & snowmobile trails.

KESHENA

Menominee Casino Resort N277 Hwy 47 / 55, Keshena, WI 800-343-7778 menomineecasinoresort.com 103 beautifully designed rooms and suites; smoke free.

MARENISCO

Fishtales Resort N10596 State Hwy M64, Marenisco, MI 906-842-3366 fishtalesup.info Spacious rooms and lakefront housekeeping cottages offer a beautiful view, whatever the seasons

MERCER

Gateway Lodge 4695 Popko Circle W, Mercer, WI 715-476-7878 thegatewaylodge.com Modern and newly remodeled cabins. 1-4 bedrooms.

SPRINGSTEAD

Birches Resort 1727 N Boot Lake Rd, Springstead, WI 715-583-4500 birchesresort.com 12 housekeeping cottages on beautiful Boot Lake.

TOMAHAWK

Twin Bay Resort 2173 County Road L, Tomahawk, WI 715-453-2679 • twinbayresort.net All season resort with 5 cabins on Lake Nokomis.

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Annie’s T & T Steak House W598 County Rd N, Aurora, WI 715-589-4111 anniestntsteakhouse.com Our menu features flame grilled steaks, succulent seafood and Italian food at its best.

BUTTERNUT

Sweet Cheese Loft 915 N US Highway 141, Crivitz, WI 715-854-3170 facebook.com/parkscheesecandyshop Homemade fudge and chocolates, old time candy, cheese curds and more.

CABLE

Rosenthal’s Resort 30925 Namekagon Rd, Danbury, WI 715-259-3363 rosenthalsresort.com We have a wide variety of delicious food on our menu, as well as daily specials.

Timber Breeze Resort N16243 Lake Shore Dr, Butternut, WI 715-762-3001 timberbreeze.com Cocktails on the deck with view of Butternut Lake, or order from the menu.

N12025 County Hwy. L | Tomahawk, WI | 715-453-4984 6 Large Plasma TVs! DAILY SPECIALS OPEN DAILY AT 11 AM MON - AYCE WINGS $8.99 Homemade Sandwiches, TUES - AYCE TACOS $7.99 Burgers, Wraps, Salads & WED - AYCE SHRIMP $8.99 Chicago Style Pizza 14 beers on tap! THURS - $5 OFF PIZZAS

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Rene’s Dining Room W11590 County Road X, Crivitz, WI 715-757-3411 poppsresort.com Fine dining, homemade soups, salad bar and cocktails, banquet hall.

Otter Bay Resort 46595 Otter Bay Rd, Cable, WI 715-798-3336 otterbayresort.net Serving burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps and appetizers.

CRIVITZ

Figaro’s Pizza 901 N US Hwy 141, Crivitz, WI 715-854-3399 facebook.com/Figaros-Pizza-of-Crivitz Our pizzas are created fresh to order, using the highest quality ingredients.

Pelkin’s Smokey Meat Market 600 S US Highway 141, Crivitz, WI 715-854-3681 facebook.com/pelkinssmokeymeatmarket The area’s best “smokey meats,” spices and related products. Wild game processing.

Pine Acres Resort N10184 Parkway Rd, Crivitz, WI 715-757-3894 pineacresresortinc.com Sandwiches and pizza, daily specials and weekend breakfast.

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EAGLE RIVER

Eagle River Inn 5260 Hwy 70 W, Eagle River, WI 715-479-2000 eagleriver-inn.com Restaurant and lounge, with banquet and meeting room facilities.

FLORENCE

Annie’s Trading Post 5203 Keyes Lake Dr, Florence, WI 715-528-2170 facebook.com/Annies-Trading-Post Casual dining for lunch, dinner and cocktails. Happy hour specials and outdoor seating available.

Barb’s Cafe 633 Central Ave, Florence, WI 715-528-4219 facebook.com/barbs-café Breakfast and lunch restaurant with home cooked meals.

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Stoney Ridge Inn Restaurant 15224 US Hwy 8, Goodman, WI 715-336-2308 facebook.com/StoneyRidgeInn Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials and scratch made soups.

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MERCER

Gateway Lodge 4695 Popko Circle W, Mercer, WI 715-476-7878 thegatewaylodge.com From fish frys and burgers to steaks and lobsters. Full bar and restaurant.

MINOCQUA

Hazelhurst Pub 6617 Hwy 51 Hazelhurst, WI 715-356-9400 Tasty burgers, sandwiches, pizza, craft beers, Bloody Mary’s.

Mama’s Supper Club 10486 Hwy 70 W, Minocqua, WI 715-356-5070 Mamassupperclub.com Finest Italian and American cuisine, fine wines; on Curtis Lake.

KESHENA

The Boathouse, 305 W Park Ave Minocqua, WI 715-358-3999 facebook.com/MinocquaBoathouse Fine dining and superb cocktails; live piano music, outdoor deck seating.

Menominee Casino Resort N277 Hwy 47 / 55, Keshena, WI 800-343-7778 menomineecasinoresort.com Forest Island Restaurant serves full breakfast, lunch and dinner.

LAONA

JAR’S Bar & Grill 4863 Elm St (Hwy H), Laona, WI 715-674-6200 facebook.com/JARS-Bar-and-Grill Jane and Rick’s Bar and Grill is dedicated to providing a clean, family friendly atmosphere.

MARENISCO

Fishtales Resort N10596 State Hwy M64, Marenisco, MI 906-842-3366 fishtalesup.info Full service pub & grub with varied daily specials.

TJ’s Butcher Block & Market 8762 Hwy 51 N, Minocqua, WI 715-356-5258 tjsbutchermeats.com Prime choice meats, seafood, homemade sausage and jerky.

MOUNTAIN

Mulligans Sports Bar & Grill 16707 State Highway 32, Mountain, WI 715-276-3125 mulligansmountain.com American tavern fare & Bloody Marys, TVs for sports fan, patio.

PRESQUE ISLE

Last Wilderness Cafe 8279 Main St, Presque Isle, WI 715-686-2193 lastwildernesscafe.com Family restaurant serving breakfast and lunch.

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Bucketheads Sports Bar & Grill 46 N Brown St, Rhinelander, WI 715-369-5333 Good selection of beers and full bar; sandwiches, pizza, fish fry.

CT’s Deli 17 N Brown St, Rhinelander, WI 715-369-8988 cheftomsdeli.com Hot sandwiches, Italian deli meats, artisan cheeses, craft beers, wine and liquor.

Rhinelander Steakhouse & Pub 33 N Brown St, Rhinelander, WI 715-362-2918 rhinelandercafeandpub.com Rhinelander Steakhouse & Pub stands above the competition because of their attention to detail, great customer service, and their top quality food and beverages.

The Brick 16 N Brown St, Rhinelander, WI 715-369-2100 thebrickrhinelander.com Inventive dishes, attentive service and stylish atmosphere w’ classic bar.

SPRINGSTEAD

Birches Resort 1727 N Boot Lake Rd, Springstead, WI 715-583-4500 birchesresort.com Pizza, full liquor bar, 4 large tv’s, pool table, video games.

TIPLER

Whitetail Inn 5836 State Hwy 139, Tipler, WI 715-674-2184 facebook.com/TheWhitetailInnTipler/ Sports bar, Friday fish fries, next to ATV trail.

TOMAHAWK

Billy Bob’s Sports Bar & Grill N12025 Co Rd L, Tomahawk, WI 715-453-4984 billybobssportsbarandgrill.com Unique dining experience; nightly specials; six 55-inch plasma TVs. The Happy Snapper 315 S Tomahawk Ave Tomahawk, WI 715-453-8686 thehappysnapper.weebly.com All your favorite drinks, food including Friday fish fry.

Nelson’s County Market 662 N 4th St, Tomahawk, WI 715-453-2174 nelsonscountymarket.com One-stop shopping: groceries, postage, banking, floral, liquor, deli, bakery.

Outboards Bar & Grill 616 N 4th St, Tomahawk, WI 715-224-3594 facebook.com/OutboardsTomahawk/ Located right on the Wisconsin River/ Lake Mohawksin and features a very creative menu.

WAKEFIELD

Randall Bakery 505 Sunday Lake St Wakefield, MI 906-224-5401 facebook.com/Randall-Bakery-Wakefield-Mi-the-best-YOOPER-bakery Best fresh & frozen pasties, glazed donuts, potato rolls, & coffee.

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The Thirsty Giraffe 2200 County Rd L, Tomahawk, WI 715-224-3368 facebook.com/TheThirstyGiraffe.Lake.

Nokomis Enjoy our full Smoked BBQ Pit menu, Homemade Pizza, Broasted Chicken, Specialty Drinks and Full Bar. Twin Bay Resort 2173 County Road L, Tomahawk, WI 715-453-2679 twinbayresort.net Home-made pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, gyros, soups and salads.

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Forest COUNTY Experience the thrill of the Lumberjack Steam Train LAONA – Not very many people alive today have experienced the thrill of traveling in a vintage passenger car or caboose, pulled by a 1916 Vulcan steam-powered locomotive, but you still can!

The Lumberjack Steam Train still leaves the old-time depot and brings passengers to the Camp 5 Museum Complex every summer in Laona. The depot still welcomes passengers just like it did over 100 years ago. The1916 Vulcan steam engine is enjoying its 102nd year of working the rails, bringing people to their destinations.

The Green Treasure Forest Tour will teach modern forestry methods. Kids (and adults) like the petting zoo, and the Cracker Barrel

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r 100 Bike Race: May 12 Laona – Bea le routes. The-mi 108 e, mil 68e, mil 31m.

0.co Bear10 al Sport Ride: June 9-10 Wabeno – Du ndon – Brush Cra June 23-24 : ces Ra n Ru

Gift Store that stocks unique items as well as fudge, candy and ice cream. When you are hungry, the Choo Choo Hut open-air restaurant will satisfy that hunger. For a bit of scary adventure, take a walk through the Haunted Slaughterhouse.

The Cowboys will visit the Camp 5 Museum Complex, set up camp, and proceed to rob the train on July 21 and Sept. 29. Other characters, besides outlaws, will portray other walks of life in the Old West.

The Lumberjack Steam Train will leave the depot at 11am and every hour until the last run at 2pm. The old steamer will carry passengers every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The summer season begins June 21 and finishes on Aug. 18.

To learn more about this great Northwoods attraction, go to lumberjacksteamtrain.com. For questions, e-mail info@lumberjacksteamtrain.com.

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The Lumberjack Steam Train brings its riders to Camp 5, where they can enjoy all that this special attraction has to offer. Those interested in old logging lore will be captivated by the history of that era as portrayed with original artifacts and equipment, early photographs, as well as a working blacksmith shop.

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Dual-sport motorcycle event showcases its popularity

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WABENO – The Forest County community of Wabeno will be the headquarters for the annual spring event, Ride 4 Research, for dual-sport motorcycle enthusiasts on June 9-10. The American Motorcycle Association sanctions the event, which is also a fund-raiser for a cancer treatment and research center.

the first day and another 80 miles the second.

The registration fee includes camping, meals, trail support, t-shirts and two days of great riding through the Northwoods in Wisconsin.

All raffle and auction proceeds are donated to the UW Carbone Cancer Center in Madison

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The Town of Wabeno itself is becoming known as the “Dual Sport Capital of the World” due to the popularity of these bikes and the extensive network of trails, dirt roads, and old logging roads found within 100 miles of Wabeno.

The Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders motorcycle club sponsors the Ride 4 Research. Advance registration is required. For more information, visit online widualsportriders.org.

Many say that the best features of this ride are the many “hero” sections of single track trail on challenging terrain. There are different routes for various skill levels. Riders go about 130 miles

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About the sport

but also fully off road capable.

Dual sport is a type of motorcycle riding which is a mix of off-road trails connected with the use of roads. Participants are mostly from Wisconsin, but they also draw riders from throughout the United States. The motorcycles are street legal,

Trails are used with permission and permits through the U.S. Forest Service, county forest administrators, and private landowners. Trails range from two track, gravel, minimal pavement and single track sections that are optional.

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Forest COUNTY LUMBERJACK STEAM TRAIN to The Historic Logging Camp!

2018 Season

June 21 - August 18

Thurs - Mon • Closed Tues & Wed Open Rain or Shine Train Times: 11 am, Noon, 1 & 2 pm

2018 Special Events

Cowboy Reenactment: July 21 & Sept. 29 Fall Season: Sept 1, 22 Haunted Slaughter House: Sept 22 & 29 • Logging Museum • Blacksmith Shop • Forest Tour • Country Store & More!

5068 U.S. Hwy. 8 & 32 | Laona, WI | (715) 674-3414 On the National Register of Historic Places

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Calendar of Events

Rummage and June 2 Florence – 2pm throughout to 9am e: Sal lk ewa Sid n. the tow Strawberry SoJune 23 Florence -ce Museum and ren Flo cial: 10am to 2pm. ilt show, crafters, Qu . use Ho ge Jud bbWe food.

Find peace, beauty and wilderness at Whisker Lake Wilderness Area

SPREAD EAGLE – Whisker Lake Wilderness Area is located on the border of the Wisconsin-Michigan border in northern Florence County, and at 7,500 acres is the second largest wilderness area in the state.

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Its curious name was derived from the majestic pines near the shoreline of Whisker Lake. Timber cruisers from days gone by dubbed these pine “chin whiskers.” It was a miracle that even the wild fires of the early 1900s failed to “singe” these towering pines.

Even today one would be hard pressed to find evidence of human activity, despite a network of hiking trails created for exploration.

Those who choose to become close with nature in the wilderness area include hikers, hunters, fishermen, skiers, berry pickers, photographers and other nature lovers.

Trout fishermen can find action on the area’s six small lakes and three major streams. Best bets are Edith Lake, Riley Lake, Wake-

field Creek and the Brule River.

No motorized vehicles or even bicycles are allowed in the wilderness area, which is managed by the Forest Service. So come prepared! (Read this account from one intrepid wilderness backpacker, destiantonzerobars.com,) A map, compass, GPS unit and sufficient food and water should be in your backpack when you enter this wilderness area. You can pitch a tent anywhere you like, but practice “leave no trace behind.”

Whisker Lake Wilderness Area is located off Hwy. 70, about 11 miles west of Florence. Access to the area is provided by Forest Road 2150, which heads north off Hwy. 70. For your protection, the Forest Service requests that you fill out a destination card at the trailhead before embarking on any trip, whether a day hike or a camping outing.

To become more acquainted with this unique place, contact the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center, 4793 Forestry Dr., Florence

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FLORENCE – Spend the day searching for “treasure” and useful items at the annual Florence town rummage and sidewalk sale, 9am to 2pm, Saturday, June 2.

Rummage sales will be held all over the picturesque town of Florence and surrounding areas, sponsored by the Florence Chamber of Commerce. Bargains will be found in and around the town. Watch for signs as you drive through Florence on U.S. Hwy. 2. Maps are available at local businesses. Tables will be also set up where Market Days is held in the park.

The Florence Geology Club will hold a rock swap and sale in the Community Center pavilion. Lunch specials will also be available.

Strawberry social

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Mark your calendar for the community’s upcoming strawberry social on June 23, from 10am to 2pm, at the Florence Museum and Webb-Judge House. There will be quilts from local artisans, local crafters on the grounds, fresh strawberry shortcake and a glimpse into Florence County History at the museum. New exhibits will be on display.

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Marinette COUNTY ents Calendar of Ev ing Craft Show:

Crivitz -- Spr May 5 , Crivitz High School.

2pm 8am to w: 8am to Crivitz -- Gun Sho May 5 4pm, village hall.

Red, White & Music May 26 Crivitz -erans Park. Music, Vet m, 11p to m Fest: 11a . ses hou ncy bou food, games, ne Run for Project June 2 Marinette -- Wi ten Fire Winery. 5K Give: 3:30-9pm, Forgot sic. mu d, run, foo Family Recreation June 2 Marinette – at Lakes Memorial Gre , Day: 10am to 3pm Marina Park.

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A day in the park: Red, Blue & Music

CRIVITZ – Enjoy live music, food, wine and beer, and for the kids, free bouncy houses and kids activities, at the Red, Blue & Music Fest celebration at Crivitz on Saturday, May 26 at the Crivitz Community Veterans Park. Hours are noon to 10pm.

Two bands will be playing: “Pretty Naughty” featuring Lacey Kroll at 1:30pm, and “Daze 2 Nights” at 6pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit future park improvements.

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Your taste buds are yelling – ‘Stop at Sweet Cheese Loft’ CRIVITZ – Sweet Cheese Loft is a small family-run business that takes pride in featuring locally made specialty cheeses and snack sausage. Owned by Jackie Patz, the store is located in the Willow Bend Shoppe strip mall, just north of the stoplight in Crivitz.

Formerly known as Park Cheese and Candy Store, they offer delightfully smooth and creamy fudge in a variety of flavors, gourmet made from scratch, and hand-dipped chocolate candies, specialty flavored popcorn made on-site, along with an old-fashioned candy corner that will transport you to days of yesteryear.

They offer samples of salsas, cheeses, candies and sausages. In addition to the lip-smacking snacks, they have clothes (sweatshirts, hoodies, tees), garden art, and jars of honey and maple syrup.

This should be a definite stop (915 N. Hwy. 141) while traveling – but we have to warn you, the travel snacks may not make it to your next destination, especially if you have kids in the car!

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Willow Bend Shoppes

Willow Bend Shoppes have a great selection for different shopping needs. We have breakfast/ lunch/gelato/clothing/gifts, wine/party goods, furniture/home decor, specialty cheese/homemade & novelty candies. Each shop is unique in itself, so visiting them all is definitely a must.

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Twin ports offer adventure, scenic beauty

ARINETTE – Marinette County has something for every outdoor enthusiast – 12,370 acres of lakes, 623 miles of trout streams, major rivers of Menominee, Peshtigo and Pike, and flowages of the Crivitz area.

Among the ports of call to make this summer are the twin cities of Marinette on the Wisconsin side and Menominee on the Michigan side.

Schedule a visit to the Marinette County Historical Museum, where you will find artifacts of the trading and logging eras. Exhibits include artifacts from the Menominee Indians and a miniature logging camp, representative of the many that dotted the great Northwoods more than a century ago.

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Though another exhibit you will come to know the woman known as Queen Marinette, who ran a trading post along the Menominee River in the 19th Century. On display also are furniture and memorabilia from the home of Sen. Isaac Stephenson, a lumber baron, politician and philanthropist.

Finally, be sure to visit the Evancheck log cabin, a restored reminder of farmstead in Marinette County a century ago. The museum, on Stephenson Island, is open 10am to 4:30pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays and holidays, closed Mondays. Tour groups by appointment. Call 715-732-0831 for details.

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Pack a picnic lunch, take your bikes and spend some hours in the city parks in Marinette and Menominee.

Red Arrow Park in Marinette has an extended beach, beautiful marshy area and nature trails, pavilion and grill area, making it one of Marinette’s most popular destinations.

John Henes Park in Menominee is another good choice. The 45-acre reaction facility on Green Bay boosts 2,600 feet of water frontage. No need to pack a grill as the park has ample grills and picnic tables in addition to two shelters, pavilions, restrooms and a playground for youngsters to burn off excess energy. There is a swimming beach and the nature trails are well worth exploring.

Or, consider Menominee Marina Park in Menominee’s Historical Waterfront District, a 5.7-acre park with 1,100 feet of waterfront, one of the largest marinas in the U.P., boat landing, restrooms, picnic tables, park benches and playground.

After lunch it’s time to get the bikes out to explore the lakeshore and the neighborhoods. The last time we visited these twin cities, we tooled around and shopped the garage sales. Nothing was purchased that didn’t fit in the mini-packs on the bikes, but it was great fun and parking was a snap!

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Calendar of Events

Spring Fashion May 7 Lakewood – ge. 715-276Lod e Lak e Show: Waube 3473.

McCaslin LionMay 27 Lakewood – re: ess Fai pperfest: Music June 8-10 Oconto – Co food, games.

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Summer fun shines at Oconto Copperfest

CONTO – Kick off summer fun with a trip to Oconto during the weekend of Friday-Sunday, June 8-10 when the community celebrates its 36th annual Oconto Copperfest. The music and other activities will be located at Copper Fest Park (formerly Ner-Park), 709 Madison St., Oconto.

Featured musical entertainment will be BoomBoxx, Eminence, Crankin Yankees, The Cougars, and Aaron Socha Livewire.

There will be more than 120 artists and crafters from throughout the state at the Artist Village. Hours are 5-9pm - Friday, 10am to 5pm - Saturday and 10am to 3pm - Sunday.

The parade will be at 10am Saturday on Main Street in Oconto.

The parade theme is “Favorite TV Show.” For more information call the Copperfest Hotline at 920-604-3636.

Oconto County has unlimited recreation opportunities

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conto County will never run out of forest land or water for recreation – it boasts 150,000 acres of public land and over 300 lakes with unlimited opportunities for nature lovers, ATVers, sun worshipers, anglers, campers, hikers, bikers, and water skiers of all types.

There are four established mountain bike trails, totaling nearly 100 miles; quiet country roads for bike touring; over 130 miles of ATV trails/routes; 10 miles of horse riding trails; and 18 parks ranging from road side stops to ones offering full amenities. By the way, Gillett lays claim to being the “ATV Capital of the World.”

Oconto County proudly preserves its history though the dedicated efforts of volunteers who maintain several museums. Be sure to visit the Beyer Historic Home & Museum Annex, 917 Park Ave., Oconto.

Built by a wealthy family in the late 1870s, it was the first brick house built in the county. The furnishings, however, reflect the 1890s Victorian lifestyle. The annex contains Copper Culture artifacts, early city exhibits, carriages and even two electric cars.

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Other entertainers and events include George of the Juggler, Mad Dog and Merrill, Cassady’s Critters, Pleasure Valley pig and duck races, Viking Warrior Obstacles, UTL Wrestling, trout pond, horseshoe tournament, Artist Village (crafts & vendors), car show, children games and bouncers, and much more.

At the gates ticket price: Friday night $4, Saturday $5 and Sunday $2. Seniors 55 & older and kids 5-18 $2 daily; kids under 5 admitted free. Advanced wristbands sales are at Wagner Shell, NEW Credit Union, Huntington, Oconto City Hall, Wayne’s Family Restaurant, Thompson County Market and Stephenson National Bank.

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Come face to face with an ancient creature: Lake sturgeon on the move

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A popular pastime for residents in Shawano is watching lake sturgeon travel to their spawning grounds on the Wolf River, including a site in the city. It’s considered one of the biggest sturgeon spawning shows on earth.

The show is free and family-friendly as the fish come close to shore putting them within a few feet of the watching humans. Some of these monster fish weigh 150 Photo courtesy Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce to 200 pounds!

If you time your trip just right, DNR fisheries crews may be doing a creel study. Once netted the sturgeon is brought to shore, measured, tagged and then return to the water for release.

The spawning run of these ancient ones usually occurs mid-April to early May. The Northwoods has had a late spring, with snow still a foot or more deep as of this writing in the second week of April. That means the temperature of the river water may delay the sturgeon runs.

Sturgeon spawning is dependent on water temperature and flow.

During seasons when water flow is high and water temperatures rise slowly, spawning begins when water temperature reaches 53 degrees Fahrenheit. In contract, during seasons of low water flow and more rapid water temperature rise, spawning does not begin until water temperatures reach 58-59 degrees.

They can be viewed from Sturgeon Park located on the Wolf River at the west end of Richmond Street adjacent to the Mountain Bay Trail and Shawano dam. Parking is available.

The spawning run is usually over in about seven days, with the peak only two days at any given site. River flow and temperatures may alter this period of spawning. Your best bet is to call the sturgeon hotline number for recorded daily updates: 920-303-5444.

Iron COUNTY Memorial Day weekend ATV/UTV Rally ready to rock

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URLEY – There’s no better way to kick of the summer season than with some off-road ATV/UTV riding with friends and family during the long Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28.

Here’s a peek at those events:

That’s all the reason you need to trailer your ride and head to Hurley where they hold the largest ATV rally in Wisconsin each year. During your stay, you can enjoy riding over 200 miles of trails in Iron County, featuring multiple scenic areas including waterfalls and awesome views of Lake Superior and the Penokee Mountains.

• Friday, May 25 —–ATV/ UTV Parade. The line-up begins at 3pm with food, beverages, DJ music and vendors with giveaways. The parade leaves the staging area at 7pm for downtown Hurley where riders will go along famous Silver Street.

Among the weekend activities is a poker run that starts Thursday, May 24 and ends Sunday, May 27. Interested riders can register at the Hurley or Mercer chamber offices.

On Sunday the Hurley Fire Department will host its infamous mud pit at the Iron Horse trailhead near Twin City Dairy in Hurley.

• Sunday, May 27 -- Mud pit. Registration is at noon for those who want to get down-and-dirty with racing beginning at 1pm.

Available will be food, beverages, raffles, paddle game and DJ music.

For more information the rally, call the Hurley Chamber at 715561-4334 or the Mercer Chamber at 715-476-2389. To learn more, visit hurleywi.com or mercercc. com. For food and lodging opportunities in the area, check out those listings in this issue of Action.

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ERCER – The best of Mercer area dining and food will fill the air when the Mercer Education Foundation presents its fifth annual Taste of the Northwoods at the Mercer Community Center on Sunday, May 20. Hours are 11am to 2pm.

dish to receive the People’s Choice Award. Music and raffles add to the afternoon’s festivities.

The fundraising event offers guests an opportunity to sample fare such as tasty appetizers, entrees and desserts from local restaurants and businesses. Attendees can also vote for their favorite

The money raised goes to Mercer School students and teachers in the form of student scholarships and teacher grants.

Admission at the door is $15; there are no advance ticket sales.

The Community Center is located at 2648 Margaret Street.

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Local businesses will be offering food and merchandize, along with raffles, specials throughout the extended weekend. The Hurley Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a scavenger hunt and “selfie” contest all weekend.

• Thursday, May 24 to Sunday, May 27 —- Poker run.

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Mercer invites bicyclists, others for Lupine Junefest, Bird Festival

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ERCER – We’re always struck by the beauty of the wild lupines seen along the roadsides in the great Northwoods.

Whether a few or a mighty bunch of them, their blossoming announces it’s time to stay and play.

The community of Mercer invites everybody to join them on Saturday, June 9 for their annual Lupine Junefest bicycle tours starting at Carow Park in Mercer. Other events are planned at the park. Hours are 8am to 1pm.

They have mapped out several scenic routes (10, 15, 28 and 50 miles) that will take bicyclists on paved roads through rolling hills and past lakes, rivers, forests, wildlife and miles of blooming lupines throughout the southern part of Iron County. This year’s line-up includes the new 7.21-mile paved trail from Mercer to Manitowish Waters.

Registration begins at 6:30am with a group start at 8am. The registration fee includes a tee, goodie bag, snacks, lunch coupon, water and SAG vehicle support. Pre-register online by May 11 for a price break.

There’s also an early “meet and greet” from 5-7pm on Friday where you can discuss the bike routes and get acquainted with event organizers and fellow riders. It’s a nice prelude to the weekend and a good reason to stay overnight at one of the local lodging choices.

Post ride fun After your ride, enjoy lunch and drinks from the concession stand as you listen to music with a beautiful view overlooking Grand Portage Lake. The Mercer Bird Festival will be underway at Carow Park with nature displays, kids activities, demonstrations, information booths and more.

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Langlade COUNTY On the straight and narrow ‘Old Time Plow Day’ brings ag enthusiasts together ANTIGO – Those individuals who will be participating in the 2018 Old Fashioned Plow Day on Saturday, May 5 in Antigo certainly love their antique tractors as much as those who love their antique and classic cars and trucks.

Plow Day will be held from 9:30am to 5pm at the Polar Recreation & Ball Park, N2700 County Hwy. S, Antigo. Admission is free for visitors. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a day of fun and history!

Plow Day features up to 50 working antique tractors, old machinery display, and tractor parade at noon and featuring the 620 John Deere.

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crafters, other vendors, raffles, drawings and petting zoo. Food and refreshments will be available on the grounds along with music by Thunder Country.

You don’t have to be a farmer to appreciate these workhorses of a bygone era. Or the ruler-straight furrows exposing the rich soil of Langlade County.

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The Northwood’s Tractor Club sponsors this annual event, with profits benefiting the Northwoods Tractor Club Museum project.

There will be plowing, threshing, carving and other demonstrations. In addition, there will be an old machinery display, flea market,

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Main St. Memories Car Show will rock your world

OMAHAWK – Historic Downtown Tomahawk will welcome thousands of visitors for the 24th annual Main Street Memories Car Show on Sunday, May 27. Admission is free for spectators.

Locals and visitors alike know the car show is in town when proud owners line up their coupes, sedans, street rods and trucks for the

big “show-n-shine” on that Sunday. It’s a must-see “museum on wheels” and one of the northern Wisconsin’s first and finest car shows of the season. And it’s not just antique and classics on displays – you’ll see modern technology showstoppers, too! All told, more than 300 vehicles of all descriptions and years.

The entire Main Street (West Wisconsin Avenue) is closed for this event, held rain or shine. Hours are 9am to 4pm. Entertainment begins at 10am with DJ Brown and his Crusin’ Sounds, and the Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo. There will be food and refreshments, along with an arts and crafts show and raffles. Don’t forget to stop in the unique shops, taverns and restaurants as you make your way down the street.

Register your classic or modern car (all makes and models are welcome) – and cruise into Tomahawk for this fun event. More than 50 trophies will be awarded in over 25 classes. To show your vehicle, contact Tomahawk Main Street at 715-453-1090 or e-mail: director@tomahawkmainstreet.org.

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‘Rockin’ Tomahawk’ 5K/Half Marathon

TOMAHAWK – The professionally timed Rockin’ Tomahawk 5K/Half Marathon in Tomahawk will be Saturday, June 9.

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Both races will start out at SARA Park. Runners will then go through Historic downtown Tomahawk, as well as along the shores of Lake Mohawksin and across the Wisconsin River.

The half marathon course features music along the route. A 3-person team category for the half marathon is available.

The half marathon starts at 8am and the 5K starts at 9am, both in SARA Park. The kids 1 mile fun run around SARA Park for ages 12 and under starts at 9:45am.

The awards ceremony for all races will be at 10:30am. For more information, visit online at gotomahawk.com.

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TOMAHAWK -- Historic Downtown Tomahawk is ready to put some “spring in your step” with the annual Art Walk and Friday Night Wine Walk. Friday, May 11th kicks off this Mother’s Day weekend fun, with spring saving specials at many businesses.

From noon to 8pm over 40 local artists will be set up in two dozen businesses throughout downtown. Take a stroll and view the numerous chalk art drawings by the high school art students and sponsored by downtown businesses.

Enjoy the Friday Night Wine Walk from 4-8pm. This limited ticketed event will have you and your friends sample various wines at 20 participating businesses. Special offerings, music and a chance to win a gift basket from the Main Street businesses are included with the $20 ticket.

The evening concludes at the Rodeo Saloon Bar & Grill hosting an “After Glow” with door prize drawings beginning at 8:30pm.

Enjoy food and drink while listening to live music by “Older Budwiser.”

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Activities on Saturday, May 12 include Mother’s Day crafts and fun for children at Fusion. Artists and live music will be set up from 10am to 4pm at various downtown businesses. Door prize drawings begin at 4:30pm at the Rodeo Saloon Bar & Grill. Featured Minneapolis band, “Farmers Union” will be playing from 3:30-5pm with food and drink available.

For more information, call 715-453-1090 or check out Facebook page Tomahawk Main Street Inc.

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Chris Raasch, Broker Owner 715-612-7926 chris@woodlandlakesrealty.com

Ed Raasch, Broker Owner

303 N. 4th Street Tomahawk, WI 54487 Office: 715-224-3800

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Minocqua May 19-20 Expo: Torpy Park.

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Teams being formed for Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival

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MINOCQUA – Teams will fill dragon boats, music will fill the park and people of all ages will have a great time at the third annual Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival set for Aug. 18 at Torpy Park in Minocqua.

From the opening ceremony to awaken the spirits of the dragon boats, to the races, to the awards ceremony – this is definitely a fun day for families. Culturally themed, hands-on children’s activities, Forbidden City Food Court, Dragon Breath Beer Garden and live music on the WXPR music stage ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Teams travel far and wide to compete in dragon boat festivals and there are many local teams who participate as well. So, gather 1620 of your friends, family or co-workers who are all up for exciting

team-centered fun to raise funds for a worthy cause.

Competitive dragon boat club teams pay a registration fee of $600. Community teams pay $900 per team (that’s $45 per person for a team of 20). Everything your team needs to compete is included: All necessary equipment including a boat, life vests, paddles and a steersperson/coach; One practice, scheduled in the week leading up to the event; Racing a minimum of two times on race day on a 300-meter course.

When you participate as a paddler, a spectator, or volunteer you are helping the Howard Young Foundation to deliver its mission by providing top-notch technology for area emergency medical teams, Howard Young Medical Center, and Ascension Eagle River Hospital. The partner organizations also benefit by food (St. Germain Prime Timers) and beverage sales.

For more information, to register a team or to volunteer visit minocquadragonboat.com

Woodruff to host car show, craft show WOODRUFF – The seventh annual Memorial Classic Car Show will bring out dozens of classic and vintage cars, trucks and

other vehicles of interest to the Woodruff Community Center’s grounds on Saturday, May 26.

Vehicle registration is from 8-10am, show hours from 9am to 3pm, and awards at 3pm. Car classes will be 1900 to 2018, with stocks and modified categories. There will also be trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles and fire trucks competing for the 50 awards, plus Best of Show and Best of Paint. Classic boats built before 1970 can also be viewed.

Held in conjunction with the car show will be the Dr. Kate Museum’s craft show, featuring original, handmade products from 9am to 3pm. There will be music, food and beverages. Kids can enjoy face painting and entertainment by a clown, with open competition in the Pinewood Derby races.

For more information, visit townofwoodruff.org or call 715-3569421. The Woodruff Community Center is off Hwy. 47, about six blocks east of Hwy. 51 intersection.

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Enjoy a summer day at ‘June Bloom’ Art & Craft Festival

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MINOCQUA – Plan to attend the Minocqua Chamber of Commerce’s first arts and crafts show of the 2018 season. The oneday ‘June Bloom’ festival will be Saturday, June 2 from 9am to 3pm in downtown Minocqua.

More than 50 exhibitors at June Bloom will display and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted items. The vendors will be located on the upper level of Torpy Park, downtown Minocqua.

The artisans and craftsmen featured at the show are selected for their handmade craftsmanship and artistic talents. You will see original artwork, pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, wood creations and more. Live music, artistic demonstrations and food concessions add to the festival atmosphere.

There are restaurants, taverns and retail shopping opportunities within an easy walk of Torpy Park. The park also has a swimming beach with lifeguard and a playground.

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Mark your calendar for the other chamber-sponsored arts and crafts shows: After Noon Delight, Aug. 2 and Prime Choice Craft Show, Sept. 29 (held during Beef-A-Rama).

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ANTIQUE & CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT SHOW HOSTED AT THE BOATHOUSE ON LAKE MINOCQUA

June 22-23, 2018

Benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society

Friday, June 22

Boat Check-In Starting at Noon

6:45 pm - Wooden Boat Parade - At the Aqua Bowl

Saturday, June 23

10 am - Viewing Begins People’s Choice Voting (Today Only)

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Entertainment by: Bret & Frisk Saturday: 11am-3pm

FOR MORE INFO CALL: 715-453-4511

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MINOCQUA – Holiday Acres Recreation Park has welcomed and entertained Northwoods visitors and local residents for nearly five decades and the fun today is just as exciting as it was when this Minocqua facility first opened.

Up for a spin around the go-kart track? Holiday Acres boasts three tracks, including the original Super Track. Each track has different features where the Mario Andretti set – young and older -- can zoom around hairpin curves, carve a path up the hills and zip across bridges.

When it’s time to relax there are a couple outstanding choices.

First, take a 45-minue guided ride on gentle horses and ponies through the 40 acres of scenic woods that surround Holiday Acres. Rides leave on the hour daily. The little cowpokes will be talking about the ride on their favorite pony for weeks afterwards! Reservations are suggested (715-356-4400).

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Or challenge your family and friends to a round of golf on the miniature golf course, with features such as rivers, ponds and waterfalls. Golf under the sun or under the lights at night!

There’s also a game room for video fans and a snack bar with ice cream on the menu.

Holiday Acres is located on U.S. Highway 51 just south of the Island of Minocqua. Open daily at 9am May-October.

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Stop by & Enjoy TJ’s Butcher Block afternoon

“Brat Cookout” 11 am - 2 pm

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ildwood Wildlife Park is home to exotic animals from around the world including endangered and threatened species.

Prepare to be amazed viewing giraffes, tigers, monkeys, hyena, sloth, binturong, kookaburra, capybara, serval, lynx, anteater, bobcat, toucan, and kangaroo, and so much more.

ZOO OF THE NORTHWOODS 2nd LARGEST ZOO in WISCONSIN!

Experience our interactive exhibits including a unique interactive free-flight aviary allowing zoo guests the opportunity to feed hundreds of parakeets.

Get eye-to-eye with the tallest animals in the world during the giraffe feeding. Enjoy feeding a bottle of “bear juice” to the bears.

Touch and feel an amazing array of animals including: armadillo, bunnies, ferret, skunk, woodchuck, chinchilla, porcupine, and so much more in our Petting Zoo. Learn about your favorite animals during our Zoo Chats held at the amphitheater.

Ride the NEW Safari TRAM with a narrated journey winding through the safari seeing a diverse group of animals including, Eland, Wildebeest, Big Horn Sheep, Dall Sheep, Addax, Nilgai, Kudu, Nyala, Ostrich, Scimitar Oryx, Emu, Beisa Oryx, Emu, and Arabian Oryx.

Be sure to catch one or more of our scheduled animal feedings, presentations or encounters to enhance your zoo visit.

Wildwood Wildlife Park is a place for families to make special memories that will last a lifetime.

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Hand-feed goat, sheep, pig, aoudad, and camel ­– an experience for all ages. Stroll leisurely through our park, where the deer roam among you and have them eating right out of your hand.

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FUN FOR ALL!

• Hundreds of mammals, birds, reptiles & primates • Baby animal encounters • Easily walked landscaped trails • Otter colony with pools & slides • Beaver pond • Budgie Buddies Parakeet Encounter • Nature boardwalk • Exotic bird displays NEW Safari • Koi pond Tram Ride • Trout pond • Musky pond • Wildlife programs “Explore & Learn”

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Historic Downtown Rhinelander to host a trio of events Art Fair, Car Show, ‘Bikes & Burgers’

In addition, the many thousands of expected visitors can also enjoy a large classic car show and the second annual “Bikes & Burgers,” both of which are also taking place that same day in the downtown area.

All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome: vintage, modern, cruisers, cafe racers, choppers, dirt bikes and even scooters. Mel’s Trading Post will have a large display of pedal bikes.

The DRI is asking motorcycle owners to shine up their bikes and bring them down for display. Vote for your favorite motorcycle with trophies to be presented.

Downtown restaurants will be grilling in the street making some of the finest burgers in the area.

Original artwork and crafts from more than 100 artisans mostly from the Midwest will be for sale at the art show. This is a juried show and awards will be presented. In addition to woodworking and fabrics, there will be jewelry, paintings, pottery, photography, glass, etc. The Rhinelander Community Band will entertain art show visitors.

The Headwaters Corvette Club’s 21st annual Second Saturday in June Car Show will fill Brown Street and side streets with classic and vintage cars and trucks.

The Downtown Rhinelander Inc.’s second annual “Bikes & Burgers” will be a fun day of displayed bikes of all kinds from 10am to 3pm, live music by NOLIUM from noon to 3pm and great eats from downtown restaurants.

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RHINELANDER – The 32nd annual Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn, sponsored by the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce, will be Saturday, June 9, from 9am to 3pm, on the grounds of the Oneida County Courthouse and nearby streets.

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See great performers at Hodag Country Festival

HINELANDER – The Hodag Country Festival returns to Rhinelander on July 12-15 with a line-up of nationally known performers sure to please the many thousands of fans who attend year after year.

each year, local and regional bands vie for the title “Wisconsin State Country Band Champion.” The competition concludes with the five finalists playing on Friday, July 13 at the Hodag Country Festival.

Appearing on the main Hodag Stage for this 41st annual event are these headliners:

Amenities at the festival grounds include a Jumbo-Tron screen, food and merchandise vendors (including official HCF tees) and modern flush toilets and showers. Unreserved campsites will be available starting Saturday, July 7 at 6am. All campsites are within walking distance of the stage. Carry-ins allowed in the entertainment area (no glass) in a cooler less than 16x16x16.

Thursday, July 12 – Clint Black, Midland; Friday, July 13 – Cole Swindell, LOCASH, and Carly Pearce; Saturday, July 14 -- Toby Keith, Brett Young, Drake White & The Big Fire, John Conlee, and Kalie Shorr;

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Sunday, July 15 -- Neal McCoy, Chris Janson, Diamond Rio, High Valley, and Ashley McBryde.

There will be a band playing in the pavilion every day starting Saturday, July 7 and a karaoke final on Thursday, July 12. Also,

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HILLIPS – Sunshine and warmer weather usher in the beginning of summer and a variety of events in the Philips area.

The opening of the fishing season on Saturday, May 5 brings angers of all ages to the Phillips Chain of Lakes and surrounding lakes. The Phillips area takes pride in its great fishing, clean waters and beautiful scenery that surround the area.

Helping Hands Quilt Club will host its annual Quilt Show and Raffle on Saturday, May 5 from 9am to 4pm and Sunday, May 6 from 10am to 3pm at the Phillips High School Commons. The event includes displays, vendors, demos and raffles – including a grand prize quilt stitched by their members.

Birch Island Resort, Bar & Grill on nearby Wilson Lake will host its annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 5 starting at 4pm. Pick your horse, enjoy the day’s races and sample a tasty mint julep and bourbon balls. Prizes are also awarded to ladies wearing the most beautiful and unique hats – a Kentucky Derby tradition.

Heritage Days opens on May 19 at Wisconsin Concrete Park

on Highway 13 and features a Fur Trade Era re-enactor’s camp, Ojibwe arts, history, traditions and culture, ethnic food booths by area churches, traditional music, singers, a blacksmith shop, and heritage food production.

The Wisconsin Concrete Park is an outdoor museum with 237 embellished concrete and mixed media sculptures built between 1948 and 1964 by Fred Smith, a retired lumberjack and selftaught artist and musician. Installed throughout Smith’s property in Phillips, the site is a historical walk among the life-size and larger-than-life sculptures depicting people, animals, and events from local, regional and national history, from local lore, and from Smith’s expansive imagination. A visit to the park and Heritage Days is truly memorable.

Over 60 Phillips area businesses will participate in the annual Girls Night Out event on Thursday, May 31 from 4-8pm. Shoppers and visitors are welcomed by area businesses offering treats, samples, special offers, raffles and more. Colorful balloons decorate participating business both downtown and the surrounding area.

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IFIELD – Racers from throughout the state, and maybe beyond, will be converging on the small community of Fifield on Sunday, May 27 for the 13th annual Memorial Day weekend lawn mower races.

Hot laps begin at noon with the races underway at 1pm. Grandstanding seating is available, along with concessions. The track is located at the Fifield Ball Park, N13935 Ridge Avenue in Fifield.

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HILLIPS – If you inherited Grandma’s handmade quilts, consider yourself lucky. Today, fiber artists of all ages and both genders are piecing together quilts destined to be works of art treasured by future generations.

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You can see more than 200 examples of this art at the annual Quilt Show & Exhibition the weekend of May 5-6 at the Phillips High School. Hours are 9am to 4pm Saturday and 9am to 3pm Sunday.

The Helping Hands Quilt Club is the event sponsor. In addition to the quilts on display, there will be a vendors’ mall, quilt raffle, quilter’s showcase, including traveling quilt dolls and state blocks, and demonstrations.

Admission is $3; free to children 12 and under. The high school is located at 990 Flambeau Avenue in Phillips.

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Sponsored as a fundraiser by the Fifield Volunteer Fire Department, the day features six classes, plus kids classes on the purpose-built one-sixth mile oval track. The races are centered on stock and modified machines. Trophies will be awarded for the top five places.

The races are highly competitive and entertaining. After the heat laps, it’s all in for the intense feature races. They race for the trophies, bragging rights and points.

They’ve been racing lawn tractors in Fifield since 2000. The larger of these suburbia lawn kings can go in excess of 60 mph on the straightaway.

The local racers are affiliated with the American Racing Mower Association and the Badger State Mower Racing Association.

Each Wisconsin Lawn Mower Racing Association event draws from 35 to 40 racers. Racers who qualify on the national circuit can compete at the nationals held annually in Ohio.

The racers will return to Fifield in July for more racing action.

For more information about entering one of the races, facebook. com/FriendsofFifield/.

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ANITOWISH WATERS – Save the date for the 2018 Manitowish Waters Boat and Car Show, which will be Saturday, May 26 on the grounds of the historic Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters.

Complimentary boat launch will be available to all registered in-water boats at Greer’s Pier, located on Hwy. 51 and the bridge in Manitowish Waters.

From birchbark canoes to pre-war boats like a 1936 Chris Craft Runabout to an original 2006 Ford GT, this show has something for everyone and every generation from 10am to 4pm.

Activities for the entire family include free steamboat rides courtesy of Dave Krembs, face painting, kids’ games, live music, plein air painters and informational booths. Food and beverages will be available at Little Bohemia Lodge. Awards will be given in more than 12 categories of vehicles and boats, including People’s Choice for all of the attendees to decide.

If you own an antique boat or classic car and would like to display it at the show, visit mwboatshow.com or call the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce for more information at 715-543-8488.

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Classic Sled Round Up showcases history of industry

Fun awaits at Rocking W Stable & Kartway EAGLE RIVER – Rocking W Stable and Kartway theme park in Eagle River team up to give families the most fun together this summer.

Open every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Kartway offers go-kart racing, Naskart racing, slick track, bumper boats, water ST. GERMAIN – The Snowmobile Hall of Fame & Museum wars, zip line, miniature golf and an entire zone dedicated to kids (SHOF) has in store another Classic Sled Round Up, presented with a bouncy house, mini-“Jeeps” and mini-bumpers.

by Arctic Cat, for snowmobile enthusiasts and lovers of old iron on Sunday, May 27 from 7am to 3pm at the St. Germain Town Park. Big Track is their most competitive track, a circle-8 with varying karts suited for both double and single riders. Ride the Slick Track Everyone is invited to display his or her old sled(s) at this event. and you’ll be a pro at drifting before you know it. Head over to the Judging of antique, vintage and classic and sleds in multiple oval track if you’re a real speed demon or a NASCAR-wannabe. categories will take place from 11am to 1pm followed by the Mini-“Jeeps” suit those not quite ready for full size go-karts. awards presentation at 3pm. In addition to the snowmobiles and Cool off in the wet and wild bumper boat pool. (Mini-bumpers other displays, there will be a large swap. available for the smaller set.) Or take part in water wars! Each playThere will be a cookout and open house at the SHOF on Saturer gets a bucket filled with water balloons. day night preceding the Round Up. That event gets underway at Little Falls Miniature Golf course spans its way throughout Kart5pm. The SHOF is located on Highway 70 East. way. The zip line takes you on a flying journey.

There’s plenty of time to tour the SHOF Museum, which will be open all weekend. See the legendary sleds that made racing Horse and pony rides history, in addition to memorabilia and other information that At Rocking W Stables riders can go on a guided 3-mile trail ride or sparked an industry that saved winter in the North. catch a ride on the horse-drawn wagon. Both single and double rider Proceeds from both events will support the SHOF. For more horses and pony rides for young children are available. information about the SHOF, visit snowmobilehalloffame.com The two attractions are located one mile north of Eagle River at or call 715-542-4488.

1890 Pleasure Island Road. For more info, call Kartway at 715-4794450 or Rocking W Stable at 715-617-6779.

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Don’t miss ‘The Big Event’ at the Discovery Center

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ANITOWISH WATERS – North Lakeland Discovery Center’s annual “The Big Event” will be Sunday, May 27, from 4:30-7:30pm at the North Lakeland Discovery Center, 215 County Hwy. W, Manitowish Waters.

Guests will enjoy a comprehensive silent auction while reuniting with their summer friends. Appetizers, wine, beer and shopping set the stage for a fabulous gourmet sit-down dinner under the big tent. Exotic one-of-a-kind experiences are offered for bidding at the live auction that rounds out the evening.

This year’s theme is Discovering New Pathways and the Fund-aWish project is Gardens & Grounds; the center’s naturalists will fill you in on details that night.

Advance reservations are required.

Call 715-543-2085 or visit discoverycenter.net for registration and more information.

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Proceeds support the Discovery Center’s mission – “to enrich loves and inspire an ethic of care for our Northwoods through the facilitation of connections among nature, people and community.”

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‘Callie’ canoe and kayak races open to pros, amateurs

CONOVER – The 2018 Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe and Kayak Races will be Saturday, June 23 on the historic headwaters of the Wisconsin River.

Everyone – racer or not -- is welcome to the event set at Rohr’s Wilderness Tours where there will be a gourmet breakfast at 8am, lunch at noon, pig roast at 5pm, live auction, music, awards ceremony and more. It’s rain or shine, with festivities in the large pavilion.

The event has two different races. The “Callie” has 13 different race classes. This competitive 14-mile race starts at 10am.

The other race, a 1.5-mile “Paddle For A Cure” media race (also open to teams from businesses and other groups) starts at 3pm.

Awards will be given for “fastest TV station” and “fastest DJ on the water.”

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Rohr’s Wilderness Tours (RWT) sponsors the annual “Callie” to raise funds for research into the causes and cure of the devastating brain cancer, which took the life of Callie, the daughter of Jeff and Marcia Rohr of Conover.

Spectators are invited to cheer on the participants at the race start, then again to view the racers as they pass by the Rummels Road bridge, Heartlake landing and County K bridge and finally to River Road, where the races will end.

Contact RWT for registration, regulations and schedule. A limited number of canoes and kayaks can be rented for the race from RWT, located at 5230 Razorback Road. Call 715-547-3639 or visit RWTCanoe.com.

Presque Isle to hold spring walleye tournament PRESQUE ISLE – Six Vilas County water bodies known for being good early season walleye lakes are on the short list for the 27th annual Presque Isle spring walleye tournament set for Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20.

The lakes are Big Horsehead, Oxbow, Presque Isle, Averill, Van Vliet, Birch and Wildcat. The top 5 anglers with most inches of walleye are in the cash: $200, $100, $50, $25 and $25 respectively and an award for the largest fish. Tournament registration is $30. For more information, call the chamber at 715-686-2910 or visit online presqueisle.com.

Fishing hours are Friday, noon-8pm, Saturday 7am-noon & 3-8pm, Sunday 7-11am. After fishing concludes Sunday, there will be a complimentary fish fry luncheon, cash awards and door prize raffles at the Community Center.

Last year’s tournament anglers registered 66 legals, with the biggest at 23.5 inches caught by Charlie Horton.

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Rice Lake – May 26-28 e: 10am to 5pm, Sal lk ewa Memorial Sid Cedar Mall. merama Days: June 1-3 Cameron – Ca uafest: Aq – e Lak e Ric 0 June 1-1 ron Co. Dairy June 2 Rice Lake Bar Breakfast: 6-11am.

Fish-O-Rama gets underway CHETEK – The 32nd annual Fish-O-Rama gets underway on Saturday, May 5 with lots of nice prizes for anyone

who catches one of the hundreds of tagged crappies and bluegills swimming in the Chetek Chain of Lakes.

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Chetek is also known as the “City of Lakes” because of the “Big Six” chain of lakes.

Tubular tags are affixed to 400 panfish with a total value of $50,000 in prize money. The legendary Fish-O-Rama dispenses anywhere from $25 to $500 for every tagged panfish. Previous year’s tags are worth $5 to $25 each.

The contest goes from the opening of fishing season until October 1. Contest rules require you purchase a 2018 Fish-O-Rama button and register prior to catching the tagged fish. Buttons are available from most Chetek area resorts and businesses at $3 each, $5 for husband and wife, or $6 for a family button which includes parents and children through 17 years.

Adding to the fun and excitement, you won’t know what prize you’ve won until you take the tagged fish to the Rod & Gun Sport Shop on Second Street in downtown Chetek where a list of all tags and sponsors is kept.

Picnic time, too During your visit to Chetek, treat the family to a picnic at one of these area parks: Gotham Park across from the public beach on Chetek Lake. A beautiful, peaceful area with restroom facilities, water, grills, picnic tables and a covered pavilion that can be reserved for private parties, all under huge shade trees.

Phillips Park, known to the locals as Airport Park, is on Lakeview Drive by the Chetek Airport. This bucolic space has restrooms, playground, picnic tables, grills and a covered pavilion that can be reserved for private parties. Phillips Park is a quiet place to picnic, read a book or just simply relax.

Veterans Memorial Park located on the west shore of Prairie Lake, one mile south of Cameron on Highway SS and one mile east on 12-1/2 Ave. offers 160 acres of land and water. This park has picnic tables, fireplaces, boat landing, playground, trails and sanitary dumping, electric hook ups and more.

Find family fun at Rice Lake Aquafest RICE LAKE – The Rice Lake Aquafest is northwest Wisconsin’s largest festival, offering 10 days of family fun and three

nights of top-name entertainment open to all ages. The 54th annual event will be June 1-10.

Bands (TBA) will be playing June 7, 8 & 9. Aquafest’s annual Grand Parade begins at 12:30pm Sunday, June 10.

The Hydroflites will entertain the family with a water ski show.

Other activities include the Colorsplash 5K run/walk, kid’s fishing derby, Stipes Shows carnival, Family Fun Day, 3-on-3 basketball, Art in the Park. If you love a treasure hunt, rhymes and clues and loads of fun might help you find the Aquabug medallion to win $1,000!

For more information, call 877-234-2126 or visit aquafestonline. com. Events are held throughout the city; a map showing event locales is available.

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R’s “Garden Talk”: May 11 Bayfield – WP den Expo, Lakeside 9:30am to 1pm, also Gar Pavilion.

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BAYFIELD – Frog Bay Tribal National Park is a pristine, undeveloped area located on the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation.

Though not affiliated with the National Park Service, the tribal national park title refers to the sovereign nation of the Red Cliff Band of Chippewa. This designation protects it from future development and provides public access to a portion of the park.

Located a few miles from Legendary Waters Resort & Casino on Frog Bay in Lake Superior, the park opened in 2012. Originally just a 90-acre parcel, Frog Bay Tribal National Park is now approximately 300 acres.

The Bayfield Regional Conservancy describes Frog Bay as such: “Stretching over .75 mile along Lake Superior’s shoreline, this incredible 180-acre property includes pristine sandy beaches, primordial boreal forest, and a magnificent coastal estuary.”

There are two hiking trails with parking and vault toilets at the trailhead. There are nearly 20 footbridges along the way.

berry and Stockton islands. It takes walkers about 10 minutes one way.

Ravine Trail is one mile long. It’s a more difficult hike up and over ravines and through the beautiful boreal forest that connects with Beach Trail. Plan about a 30 minute hike one way.

Directions: From Bayfield, drive north on Hwy. 13 to Red Cliff.

Turn right on Blueberry Rd. at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. Follow Blueberry Rd. for approximately 3 miles.

Turn right onto Frog Bay Rd. Follow until it dead-ends. The Ravine Trail can be reached via the beautiful metal bridge to the left or the Beach Trail via an old access road to the right of the parking area. Geocache -- GC5ZP9Y —N 46° 54.598, W 090° 47.161

Beach Trail is a half-mile long and is an easy hike down to the beach with panoramic views of the Apostle Islands Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area, including Oak, Basswood, Hermit, Rasp-

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Siren – Taste of Siren: May 5 Nationals: May 12 Siren – Siren Adventure Tri: May 12 Grantsburg – Danbury – Forts May 26-27 Weekend: Plant ng eni Op ine Folle Avo encampment by ing spr , sale, yard sale re-enactors. e Kids Fishing June 3 Siren – Fre side. way e Lak m Cla Contest:

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Reconnect with the past at Forts Folle Avoine’s spring encampment DANBURY – The Burnett County Historical Society welcomes you to the Forts Folle Avoine’s opening weekend activities on Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27, which include a spring encampment and the always popular plant sale.

Locally grown plants are offered, including native prairie plants, herbs, hostas, heirloom varieties, ground cover plants and an array of perennials and annuals. There’s also a large yard sale, which includes many household items. Admission to the plant sale and yard sale is free.

Tours of the reconstructed fur trading posts and the Ojibwe village (general admission) begin at 10am and depart every 45 minutes. The last full tour departs at 2:30pm. The walking tour, with period dressed guides at the sites, is completed in about two hours.

A wild rice pancake breakfast will be served on Sunday from 8am to 12:30pm. Children 5 and under eat free. Tours are offered Sunday, also.

The historical park is located near Danbury on 80 wooded acres along the historic Yellow River. The park is a living history site with two fur trade posts -- North West Company and the XY Company --reconstructed on the site known to be active from 1802-05.​ An Ojibwe Village offers insight into the life of the Ojibwe Indians during the time of the fur trade era. Several museums, including a logging museum and a one-room schoolhouse, offer insight into other aspects of Wisconsin and Burnett County history. For more information about the park, visit theforts.org or call 715-866-8890.

On Saturday you can visit with primitive campers/re-enactors who demonstrate primitive skills and crafts.

Siren Nationals big on ‘shine and show’ SIREN – “Lots of fun with lots of cool cars,” was one comment about the spring Siren Nationals, posted on Facebook. That’s

your invite to the semi-annual Siren Nationals, a radar run, classic car show and swap meet held at the Burnett County Airport near Siren.

The spring event will be May 12, starting at 10am. The event is open to the public; admission charge. The sponsors say this a “family friendly automotive event.” Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the “shine and show.” The airport is located at 7410 County Road K. Call 715-468-4451 for more information.

Bring your hot rod and enjoy all the action. One-eighth mile test and tune takes place on the tarmac. There will be food, apparel and novelty vendors on site.

Mark the calendar for the fall Siren Nationals, which will be Sept. 15.

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Adventure Triathlon will be a challenge GRANTSBURG – Challenge yourself, and your buddies, by taking part in the sixth annual Adventure Triathlon on Saturday, May 12 at Memory Lake Park, Grantsburg.

The race options include the usual full (regular) triathlon, fat tire triathlon, shorter run route, 4-mile trail run and youth triathlon.

Compete individually or as a team relay.

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The adult triathlon includes the 19-mile long bike course starting at Memory Lake Park. That leg finishes at Phantom Lake landing where racers transition to paddle for the 1.5-2 mile route. The final leg of the journey is an 8-mile run, finishing back in Memory Lake Park.

It’s a 9am race start (in waves) for the tri’s, with the trail run starting out at 9:30am. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and the awards ceremony. For more information about registration, fees and schedules, visit bikepaddlerun.com.

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0-8:30pm, Polk ls -- Falls Sampler: 5:3 May 4 St Croix Fal County Fairgrounds. s Spring Tour: Polk County -- Earth Art May 4-6 and Fun Day: 5K lly & Ra Milltown – River’s Run May 5 wer Seven Lakes Sto , 9am : hon rat Ma lf Amery -- Ha May 5 Trail.

Awakenings Festival: St Croix Falls -- Spring May 6 Mountain Bike Race: y olle Wo – ls Fal roix St.C May 6 Opener Fishing Tourna ing Spr -e May 12 Balsam Lak ment: k, craft venSpring Market: Plant, boo May 19 Turtle Lake – & Village Park. dors: Methodist Church l Total Off Road Dresser -- 4x4 Memoria May 25-28 Rally: Trollhaugen. ner: – American Legion Din May 28 Balsam Lake ys: Mill Pond Park.

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The towering cliffs along the St. Croix River in Interstate Park, St. Croix Falls, are made of a hard gray rock called basalt formed by ancient lava flows. The cliffs draw rock climbers, some of whom get great views of the paddlewheels on the river. Climbers can camp in the park. Lodging and dining are also available in St. Croix Falls.

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Straight Lake Wilderness State Park LUCK– Just 4.5 miles northeast of Luck is Straight Lake Wilderness State Park and Straight River Wildlife Area. The Straight River and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail meander through the 2,000-acre tract. It is one of the state’s newest state parks.

The park embraces the 107-acre Straight Lake, three other flowages of 120 acres of water, and 850 acres of mature hardwood forest surrounded by a diverse complex of wetlands and grasslands. The state park is adjacent to the state wildlife area, providing nearly 3,500 acres at Straight Lake.

The nearly 100-year-old trees and rare bird species that can be found throughout the park will impress visitors. It’s located within an area known as Tension Zone, an area botanists describe as a place where plant species overlap between northern boreal forest and southern prairie woodlands.

Wet a line in the spring-fed Straight Lake, which contains excellent populations of bass, northern pike and panfish or Boy Scout Lake (the property was once a Boy Scout camp).

Among the interesting glacial features in the “tunnel channel,” where the Straight River was funneled underground during the glacial melts. Though open now, the tunnel channel portion is quite evident. There are also two State Natural Areas in the park.

State officials envision that much of the land will be used for silent sports including, fishing, hiking and non-motorized boating.

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Motorized vehicles are not allowed; nor is biking. There are 10 rustic, walk-in campsites and a picnic area. No glass containers are allowed.

All species hunting (deer, small game, upland and waterfowl) is allowed in the wildlife area, located north and northeast of the property, while the State Park portion accommodates only the 9-day gun deer and muzzleloader seasons.

In addition to the Ice Age Trail that goes for six miles through the park, you may want to hike these three short trails in the park: Rainbow Lake Trail -- This challenging 1-mile loop trail provides excellent views of Rainbow Lake and the surrounding landscape. The trail starts at the picnic area parking lot and can be used to connect to the Ice Age Trail and the Glacial Trail. The trail has a natural surface with steep terrain.

Hiking Glacial Trail -- This 0.8-mile trail provides views of the hummocky terrain left behind after the last Ice Age. The trail meanders from the Rainbow Lake Trail to the eastern boundary of the park, where it meets the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The trail has a natural surface with some steep terrain.

Hiking Straight Lake Trail -- This 0.9-mile trail traverses the highland on the south side of Straight Lake, providing some excellent views of the lake before working its way to the southern lake shore. All access trails to the campsites are along the trail, which has natural surface or gravel.

For more information call 715-483-3747. Self-registration station for daily or annual vehicle admission permit.

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DRESSER – Four days of action and riding await fans of 4-wheeling at the 50th annual Total Off-Road Rally May 25-28 at the Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area, Dresser. Hours are 8am to 5pm. The Minnesota Go-4 Wheelers sponsors this exciting Memorial Day weekend event for riders and spectators.

Great weekend of off-roading and competition. From mud runs, rock crawling, to some monster trucks freestyle. Primitive camping for all weekend, showers, vendors for food, t-shirts, tow hooks, snatch straps and most things you could want. There are over 15 miles of trails for campers to run each day. Plus there is a play area at the racetrack for all to enjoy.

Major events include the following: Friday night -- Truck Pull - WWTP Points Pull Saturday - Monster Truck Show - Good Ole Boys Race and Go-4 BIG Air Car Jump.

Sunday - Yellow Rock Race sponsored by Iron Rock Off Road.

Cash and prizes will be awarded.

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In addition, there will be music, dancing, bonfire, and entertainment at the Party Barn. Food, drinks, and merchandise will be provided by a variety of vendors. Showers available for all campers.

Test your skills and truck at the playground prior to the trails opening. Playground opens Friday at noon.

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AYWARD – The Lake Chippewa Flowage – fondly known as “The Big Chip – is a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s been preserved in its pristine wilderness state for future generations to enjoy.

In 1924, the Wisconsin/Minnesota Power and Light Company completed the dam across the Chippewa River, backing up the waters of 11 natural lakes, nine natural rivers and countless streams and ponds to form the Lake Chippewa Flowage.

It’s Wisconsin’s third largest lake (and largest wilderness lake) with over 17,000 acres of water.

Chippewa Flowage fishing is some of the finest in the Midwest. It is home to the world-record muskellunge: a 69-pound, 11-ounce monster taken by Louis Spray in 1949 and upheld by the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as one of the best-documented world

record musky of all time.

Walleye, black crappie, musky and bluegill are the most popular species among Flowage anglers today. DNR fishery management strategies are aimed at optimizing conditions for the reproduction, growth, and survival to preferred sizes of these species in particular.

We’ll put in a, ahem, plug for the Lake Chippewa Flowage 2018 Musky Hunt, set for Sept. 6-8. Find details at chippewaflowage. com. Resorts and other groups also sponsor fishing tournaments on The Big Chip.

Yellow perch and smallmouth bass add positive elements of diversity to the Flowage fishery. Perch numbers are on the rise and the smallmouth fishery has become outstanding in the darker, river-connected waters of the eastern basin. Largemouth bass and northern pike are present in ever-increasing numbers particularly in the clearer, weedier western basin.

With its massive size, over 200 miles of undeveloped shoreline and 140 islands, a lake map is highly suggested for navigation.

A map of the flowage showing all resort locations, associate memberships, fish cribs, camping islands and original lakebeds is also available. Go to chippewaflowage.com for more information.

You might also consider hiring a professional fishing guide who can put you on fish in short order.

If you’re a golfer, don’t forget your clubs. There are 10 golf courses within a half-hour drive of the flowage’s many resorts. And your checkbook and cards – lots and lots of shopping from unique shops of the North to name brand retailers. Various attractions and museums will keep the family busy and happy throughout your stay, too!

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Couderay • Radisson • Exeland • Ojibwa Winter • Draper • Loretta • Oxbo PLAN YOUR NEXT FISHING ADVENTURE!

Winter Greenhouse Bareroot Sale – Season Opener 25% Off All Bareroot Nursery Stock • Door Prizes & Refreshments 8:30 am – 5:30pm 7 days a week 4 & 5 St. Peter’s Church Spring Rummage Sale • Winter • Fishing 5 Annual Winter Volunteer Fire Department Smelt Fry at the Winter Fire Dept. building.

• Boating • Loretta • Oxbo • Winter • Draper • Exeland • Ojibwa 5 Draper Community Club Derby Day Couderay • Radisson • ATVing 11 - 13 34th Annual Treeland’s Challenge • Hiking 12 & 13 Winter Greenhouse Mother’s Day Sale Special Sales for Mom - 8:30 am - 5:30pm • Cycling 19 Winter Greenhouse Customer Appreciation 8:30 am – 5:30pm Both Days • Camping 19 4-Wheelin’ Warriors Spring ATV Ride • Paddling Time TBA • The Rum Shack • Draper 26 Winter Public Library Annual Book Sale Main Street • Winter 26 Spring Fling Art & Craft Show • Main St. • Winter.

Lions Car Show at Winter School parking lot.

RN SAWYER COUNTY 26 - 28 Winter Greenhouse Memorial Day Weekend Sale ING FUN IN SOUTHE YOUR GUIDE TO HAV 8:30 am – 5:30 pm all 3 days Dates and times subject to change. Please check our Call for a Free Visitor’s Guide website for the most current information at www.winter.com 715-266-2204

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Commerce 2018 Chamber of Winter Area

Winter Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 245 • Winter, WI 715-266-2204

Heart of the Tuscobia Trail & Gateway to the Chippewa Flowage!

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Enjoy a ‘Spring Fling’ shopping experience at Winter

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INTER – The Winter Area Chamber of Commerce invites everybody to their 34th annual “Spring Fling” Arts & Crafts Faire on Saturday, May 26. Show hours are 9am to 3:30pm.

Main Street will be lined with craft and food vendors along with a flea market. There’s a rhubarb baking contest, with a pie auction at 11:30am.

The Winter Lions Club will host their popular classic car show in the school parking lot. Don’t fuss making breakfast for the family, as Zion Lutheran Church on Highway 70 will serving up a pancake breakfast. In addition, the Winter Cooperative will hold its annual produce sidewalk sale. For more information, call the chamber at 715-266-2204.

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‘Tribute to the Trails’ – Mt. Borah Epic is calling CABLE and HAYWARD – The sixth annual Mt. Borah Epic mountain bike race will be Saturday, June 9, offering upwards of 750 big gear enthusiasts the one-of-a-kind experience that can be found only in northern Wisconsin.

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The Half Epic race starts at 9:30am at the Hwy. OO/ Birkie trailhead and the Full Epic race starts at 10:30am in downtown Cable.

The course offers an experience difficult to replicate nationwide and will leave you grinning from ear to ear upon completion.

Miles upon miles of pristine single track define the Borah Epic racecourse. The challenge will require riders to surf through smooth banked turns, traverse rock gardens and navigate through twisting turns for 35+ miles.

The Epic was created in 2013 as a way to showcase the singletrack between Cable and Hayward and at the same time raise funds (to date, $72,000) for the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association to support the CAMBA trails. To learn more about this signature event, visit borahepic.com.

Each year, Trek generously sponsors the Borah Epic and donates a race bike to raise funds as part of the Epic’s online auction.

CAMBA has built, and continues to maintain over 100 miles of pristine single-track trail, coating the northwest Wisconsin area, a place where many outdoor endurance athletes flock year-round for premium recreation, exercise and events.

• Shows last approximately one hour & een minutes • Open seating - arrive early in peak season

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The combined finish line for the point-to-point race bash will be in Rosie’s Field, above Hatchery Creek Park, Hayward. There, the racers, supporters and the public can enjoy the post race bash with Bent Paddling Brewing.

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, irie Fling: 10am to 3pm May 12 Sarona – Pra . ary ctu San on dub Hunt Hill Au in: ther’s Day Brunch Tra May 13 Trego – Mo n.

2-hr excursion trail, noo Day: WI Canoe Heritage May 26 Spooner – rkshops. wo s, ibit exh s, lay disp Open house, The Music, Shillelagh Lads.

June 25 Spooner - Live Potter’s Shed.

The Music, Feeding Leroy.

July 1 Spooner - Live Potter’s Shed.

The Music, Kind Country.

July 8 Spooner - Live Potter’s Shed.

Celebrate Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day at Spooner SPOONER – Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan boasted numerous water routes for early Native people and later, for fur traders and explorers. They paddled birch bark canoes on large and small rivers and across the Great Lakes.

Examples of these early canoes and other wooded watercraft will be on display during the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day, from 10am to 4pm, on Saturday, May 26 at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum (WCHM), 312 N Front Street in Spooner.

There will be an open house and museum tours, the ninth annual Canoe and Wooden Boat Show, unveiling of new displays, canoe shop demonstrations, and live music, food and beverage in the beer garden.

Over 20 exhibitors are expected to showcase a wide variety of canoes, boats, and canoe related materials of all types. Classic

and modern, traditional and contemporary, for sale or just for show, it will all be on display in the street in front of this former grain elevator turned museum.

Invited exhibitors include individuals, commercial entities, non-profits, authors, government agencies, educators, crafters, and businesses whose products or services are relevant to boaters and wooden boats and canoes.

Inside, the canoe shop will have several demonstrations and workshops on various wooden canvas canoe construction techniques.

Out in the beer garden enjoy live music on the “back porch” stage. Stop in the gift store and support the museum with a souvenir purchase. For more information call 715-635-2479 or visit onliune wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org.

Welcome spring party at Hunt Hill’s ‘Prairie Fling’ SARONA – The staff at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary invites everybody to celebrate spring during the “Prairie Fling” celebration on Saturday, May 12, from 10am to 3pm. The facility is located at N2384 Hunt Hill Rd., Sarona.

Prairie Fling is Hunt Hill’s largest annual event, bringing over 500 people to the nature sanctuary. The one-day extravaganza features musical entertainment, nature programs, horse-drawn wagon and tractor rides, artist vendors, community group displays, and tasty foods and treats available for purchase.

There is also a large kid’s activity area with free face painting, straw bale forts, a petting zoo, yard games, and wooden car races.

The entrance fee for Prairie Fling is $7 per adult, $5 per child ages 5-12, and free for children ages 4 and under. Hunt Hill

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Members receive free admission for the day.

About Hunt Hill The non-profit nature sanctuary protects nearly 600 acres of pristine northern Wisconsin land. Visitors can explore 13 miles of hiking trails that meander through old growth forests, around clear glacial lakes, into a floral meadow, and across a bog boardwalk.

Hunt Hill’s main camp features a farmhouse office, library, gardens, barn dining hall with loft, program learning center, and a new amphitheater with stone terrace seating.

The dormitory buildings can house 80 people. A private waterfront is available for camps and rentals. Two historic cabins, situated on top of a hill overlooking forests, and lakes, are available for guest rental. For more information, visit hunthill.org.

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WashburnCOUNTY The Potter’s Shed – Like Nowhere Else

SHELL LAKE – The Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake is a remarkable place with enough activities and wonders to explore that it will be a sure hit with kids as well as adults.

The 50,000-square-foot creative compound features an art gallery, the “Creative Zone” and Old World garden with ponds and waterfalls.

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At the Creative Zone area young and old can decorate pottery or make a wooden sign. On Fridays and Saturdays during the summer, you can choose to have Raku pottery made. Select a piece from their handmade wheel-thrown pottery, glaze and decorate it with your own personal flare before it heads to the kiln. An hour later, watch your creation as it’s pulled red hot from our RAKU kiln and catches on fire!

The Coffee Shop Café serves hot and cold gourmet coffee drinks, deli sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer from an extensive list of micro brews, Fridays throughout the summer.

The art gallery represents over 300 artists, so take time to explore the wonderful works of art and fine crafts from the local area and from around the country and Canada. Garden art is also available for purchase.

Enjoy live music by regional and national bands at the outdoor

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music venue. Concerts are every Friday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day and a few extra nights for good measure.

Bring the kids and your own chairs if you choose. Doors open at 6 pm for pizza, snacks, desserts, and craft beer and wines. Music starts at 7pm. (Indoors if raining.)

The Shilleiagh Lads will be playing May 25 with Feeding LeRoy playing on June 1.

The Potter’s Shed is located at 260 Industrial Blvd, Shell Lake.

For more information, call 800-850-8880.

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IRONWOOD – For the first time since 1994, Copper Peak, the iconic ski-flying hill just north of Ironwood, will once again play host to another international competition – but contestants won’t be flying down, but rather they’ll be hoofing it up the steep hill.

The “mountain climbing” event on Saturday, May 12 will be none other than Red Bull 400, the world’s steepest 400-meter race. The principle is simple: participants start at the bottom of the ski jump and race 400 meters uphill some 40 stories to the top of the largest artificial ski jump tower in the world.

The Copper Peak event, along with two similar events on May 12 in Finland and Japan, debuts the 2018 Red Bull 400 season.

The event comprises these disciplines: Full distance races for women and men; 4x100m relay races for men, mixed gender and firefighters. The unusual vertical race challenges participants’ speed and endurance, and is guaranteed to put the participants’ calves, quads and fitness to the ultimate test!

Copper Peak was built in 1969 and held its first International Ski Flying Competition in 1970. Seventeen countries competed at 10 international ski competitions there before Copper Peak closed in 1994.

In recent years, Copper Peak has become a popular tourist destination as the view from the top of the jump provides a 360-degree panorama overlooking nearly 40 miles of the Midwest in every direction.

They are expecting 450 competitors in seven different registration options: Individual Men’s and Women’s Solo; Red Bull 400 Solo Group Discount (10 participants); Red Bull 400 Individual Ski Patrol/Fire/EMS/Military/Police discount; Individual Men’s and Women’s Custom Heat Time; Red Bull 400 Heat Buyout (corporate option).

The 2018 Red Bull 400 season is set to conquer ski jumps across Europe, Asia and North America, putting racers all over the world under the most grueling physical pressure they’ll ever face. For race information on Red Bull 400 Copper Peak visit redbull400. com. For more on Copper Peak, go to copperpeak.com.

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Straight up! Copper Peak to host Red Bull 400

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Lake Gogebic Chamber sponsors monthly fishing contest WESTERN U.P. Michigan

LAKE GOGEBIC – The 13,380-acre Lake Gogebic is the largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This impressive multi-species body of water is roughly 14 miles long and 2.5 miles wide. It’s fun when you land a lunker, and a bit more so when you get some spending money for the catch.

The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce will again hold a monthly fishing contest from May 15 through Sept. 14 of this year. You must purchase a $5 contest button prior to catching the fish. Buttons are available at many local businesses.

The chamber awards $25 in “chamber bucks” each month to the holder of the largest fish registered in each of the following categories: walleye, perch, northern, and bass.

Fish can be checked in at the following locations: Bear’s Nine Pine Resort, Gogebic Lodge, Hoop-N-Holler Tavern, Root Cellar, The Timbers Resort, and West Shore Resort.

Proceeds from the contest help lake projects that will enhance the fishery for future years on Lake Gogebic.

As noted, there are multiple species of game fish in Lake Gogebic; however, the pristine lake has a fantastic smallmouth fishery.

Smallies from 18 to 22 inches are common.

Crankbaits and Twister tails on lead jigs are favorite bait choices while fishing shorelines during spring. The east shore has many rocky points and is popular with fishermen searching for the bronzebacks.

Later in the summer, most fishermen switch to minnows, leeches and night crawlers and use a slip-bobber or floating jig in weeds and on mid- to deep-water structure for these never-quit fighters.

For tournament information and fishing opportunities in the area, visit lakegogebicarea.com or call 888-4643242.

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Visit ‘Little Girls Point’ and learn about its legend

RONWOOD -- Don’t miss an opportunity to visit one of the nicest stretches of sand beach in the Western U.P. Little Girl’s Point offers legendary summer sunsets and is a bit of a legend in itself. Legend has it that the “Point” is the site where an Ojibwa maiden became lost in the “Great Forest” on her unwanted wedding day.

Today, the “Point” offers more than romantic sunsets. It’s the site of a campground and day use park. The park is located on a high Lake Superior bluff with a nice level parking area with direct access to endless stretches of sand beach.

You’ll see couples sunbathing, youngsters agate hunting, families at picnics, and dads with their small children making the first forays into the waves. Also available: swings, picnic tables, pavilion, grills, restrooms and electric hook-ups for campers.

For more information call 906-932-1913. Little Girl’s Point is located 17 miles north of Ironwood on County Road 505.

The Legend Leelinaw was the daughter of an Ojibwa hunter whose lodge was at the base of the Kaug Wadjuu, the area now known as the Porcupine Mountains. As a young girl she loved to climb to the upper heights of the Kaug to look over the pine forest stretching to the west known as the Manitowak, or Sacred Forest. The furthest she could see along the Superior shore was the point of land we now call Little Girl’s Point.

The Ojibwa seldom visited the Manitowak because they believed it to be inhabited by the Puk Wudjinees, the Little Men of the Forest, who possessed strong magical powers. When bad weather or

the hunt might force Ojibwa hunters into the Sacred Forest they never failed to leave an offering of tobacco and meat for the Puk Wudjinee when they departed.

The hunter’s daughter did not share the superstitious fears of her parents and one day she ventured to its outskirts of the Sacred Forest. Hearing of her adventure her parents and the tribe’s elders warned her of the dangers of the place and its magical inhabitants.

They warned her to stay away, but this only increased to frequency of her visits, going further into the forest each time, until she reached the point itself.

Leelinaw’s mother, fearing that bad spirits were enticing her daughter into the forest, followed her. Deep in the Sacred Forest she saw her leaning against a tree and murmuring: “Spirit of the green wood plume, shed thy leaf perfume, Such as spring from buds of gold, which thy tiny hands unfold. Spirits, hither spirits repair.”

And like an answering echo, the rustling leaves seem to say: “Maiden, think of me not a tree, but thine own dear lover free: Tall and youthful in my bloom, with the bright green nodding plume. Thou are leaning on my breast; Lean forever there and rest.”

When Leelinaw became old enough to marry, her parents chose a husband for her, and fixed a date for the wedding. On the day of her wedding she once again ventured into the Sacred Forest and disappeared. A search was made, extending into the night, but the bride returned no more to her father’s lodge at the base of Kaug Wudjoo.

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Iron County Lodging Association Lakeshore Motel on Beautiful Ice Lake

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 906-265-3611 • www.lakeshoremotelicelake.com

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