WINTER ACTIVITES

Winter Activities

Winter transforms the region’s hills and valleys into a glittering, unearthly landscape waiting to be explored, enjoyed and savored. Many miles of the country’s finest cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails are in the area.

ICE FISHING

Winter can see so many fish houses that a City within a City is created. The last weekend in January, St. Joseph Catholic Church of Amery sponsors an annual ice fishing contest drawing hundreds of people to participate.

CROSS COUNTRY & DOWN HILL SKIING

BALSAM BRANCH SKI TRAIL is groomed for classic and skateskiing and offers snowshoeing as well. This 10-mile recreation trail crosses the D.D. Kennedy Environmental Area, the Garfield Recreation Area, and Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp. Parking and trail access are available at D.D. Kennedy Park and Garfield Recreation Area. STOWER SEVEN LAKES STATE TRAIL is a countyoperated 14-mile trail that runs from Amery to Dresser (almost). It is maintained and groomed with each new significant snow for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The trailhead pavilion, built in early 2011, is located in Amery. TROLLHAUGEN SKI RESORT is a winter recreation area that offers alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snow tubing.

SNOWMOBILING

Polk County is home to over 350 miles of groomed snowmobile trails ranging from remote trails to the Gandy Dancer Trail and the Cattail State Trail. Enjoy the hospitality we offer for lodging, dining, fuel and other necessities for your snowmobiling pleasure.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL THESE WINTER ACTIVITIES, VISIT:

amerysnowmobileclub.com polkcountytourism.com fwspstowerlaks.blogspot.com TECHNOCheck this out!

HUNT SIMULATOR

Shoot simulated live animals and practice for the real thing. Groups up to 3 people... call ahead for a time slot ‘cuz it fills up fast!

ANCHOR POINT ARCHERY 715-268-5250

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