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Icing Jackpot Crappie

This month we will discuss the Crappie connection and fishing locations that we have previously marked a G.P.S. way point during the open water period. We will discuss tried and true patterns (from my guiding, past and present) for individual lakes. Some of this information will always have a place in your ice Crappie and open water Crappie fishing.

hen fishing spring, summer and fall for Crappie we develop obvious patterns, during spring time there on the shore lines and spawning. This pattern lasts for about 10 days depending on the body of water you are fishing and the fishing pressure those fish receive and including weather temperatures. These locations should be recorded on your depth finders G.P.S. Using small baits and thin line we can coax strikes from these shallow fish and have a good end result of catchable fish. As these same fish move off their shallow locations they will set up temporary home locations along the first drop off or along the beginning weed line close by and can be caught by fishing deeper, depending on your water environment. Now, as these fish begin there early summer movement, this is where we want to also use our hand held G.P.S. When we start catching fish off of brush piles and deeper weed lines

or along bottom features not normally fished at any other time of the year, the use of the hand held G.P.S. is very important for going back during winter time to re fish these locations. So, a long summer pattern that works for weeks on end will shift as fall approaches and again, using the G.P.S. on your depth finder is critical for the following season and the use of the hand held G.P.S. for early ice location is also very much needed. We have noticed that a body of water that has a very large population of Crappie will see the fish relate to structure similar to how Walleye relate to summer and fall structure. Yes, we catch Crappie that are on steep ledges, sharp drop offs next to shore, edges of mid-lake humps, long extending points from shore, along certain areas on deep flats and deep weeds. The portion of the lake we fish may be large, say 2 miles long and 3/4 miles wide and only have a maximum depth of 15 ft. so,

any irregularities along the bottom, extending points from the shore line, brush or weed line edges will attract fish, being that this section of the lake is relatively shallow, but large. These spots are recorded on hand held devices so we can quickly return to these spots during winter conditions, by searching these areas we always find feeding fish. Light line, small hooks, small Crappie minnows, wax worms, learning the best color of your lure and even using colored wax worms are extremely important for ice fishing. You will catch Crappie on almost any color, but when you find the right color your catch will rise from a few fish to a lot of fish. Working a hump that you have recorded in open water time will almost always yield fish, although you may have to find the productive side of the hump, mostly the steep side of the hump and at twilight, the top of the hump. Using a hand held depth finder saves a lot of drilling time. The steep shoreline drop may only be from 5 to 13 feet but this can be a bonanza during late fall and winter time, especially if there is a brush pile located along that edge. The use of an underwater camera will accelerate your productivity once you see the structure you are looking for. Drilling many, many holes about 50 feet apart along the deeper flats will result in a productive location and once you catch a few, others will follow in to the area you are producing from, remember these techniques work on a highly populated lake of Crappie. In a shallow, large area, as mentioned above, there are times when the deepest section of that area can be a gold mine and I mean the Jack Pot of Crappie, make sure this is marked on your G.P.S. We have found that a long flat or extended sand or rock bar off shore that drops off an additional 6 or 8 feet can also be the Jack Pot. As more and more people discover these methods and techniques, some of these water environments will wane as the crowds descend onto them. Keep enough to enjoy and release the rest or you will be out of luck at these good lakes in just a couple of years. Tight lines and good fishing. John Andrew, Anglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Guide Service

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What Brings You Here?

Dean S. Acheson

When the snow drifts across the forests, meadows and lakes of the Northwoods, there’s excitement in the air as winter enthusiasts make plans to snowmobile, ski, ice fish and shop at their favorite destinations. There’s unmatched beauty here, accessible through the scenic snowmobile trail systems that transport riders through mighty forests, across frozen lakes and even to the edge of the Lake Superior. Silent sports enthusiasts revel in the magic of winter accompanied by the whisper of skis or the soft crunch of snowshoes on snow-covered trails. Ice fishermen are putting their Christmas gifts of electronics, portable shelters and ice augers to good use, catching walleye, pike and panfish. Festivals and ice fishing tournaments can be had most any weekend with a visit to our Calendar of Events in this issue. This issue of Action highlights a number of interesting events and places to take your family to this winter. We’re always pleased to see new events, such as the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup, which made a return trip to Cable. The event drew world-wide attention and focused attention on the outstanding ski conditions located in the greater Cable area. There’s talk of Cable becoming a permanent venue for the Nordic Skiing World Cup. When it’s time to relax and enjoy a meal and drinks with family and friends, where do you go? Explore your options with a copy of Up North Wateringhole/Chowdown. Our new and exciting publication is your guide to Northwoods taverns, restaurants and live entertainment. Pick up your free copy from 5 Star’s newsstands and at restaurants and taverns in the greater MinocquaPresque Isle-Tomahawk-Antigo area. Please let our advertisers know how useful this publication is for you.

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Cumberland Chamber of Commerce 715-822-3378 • cumberland-wisconsin.com

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Superior-Douglas Chamber of Commerce • 715-394-7716 superiorchamber.org Superior-Douglas County Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-942-5313 • visitsuperior.com

Forest County

Forest County Chamber of Commerce • 800-334-3387 715-478-3450 • visitforestcounty.com

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Iron County Development Zone Council • 715-561-2922 ironcountywi.com Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 866-340-4334 •hurleywi.com

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Oneida County

Hazelhurst Information Center H 715-356-7350 • hazelhurstwi.com

Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce • 800-446-6784 715-356-5266 • minocqua.org

Rusk County Visitor Center 800-535-7875 • 715-532-2642 ruskcounty.org

Oneida Country Visitors Bureau 800-236-3006 • oneidacounty-wi.com Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce H 715-487-5222 • pelicanlakewi.org Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce 800-236-4386 • 715-365-7464 rhinelanderchamber.com Three Lakes Information Bureau 800-972-6103 • 715-546-3344 threelakes.com

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Langlade County

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Antigo/Langlade County Chamber H of Commerce • 888-526-4523 715-623-4134 • antigochamber.com

Lincoln County

Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce 877-907-2757 • 715-536-9474 merrillchamber.com Tomahawk Regional Chamber H of Commerce • 800-569-2160 715-453-5334 • gototomahawk.com

Rusk County

Greater Ladysmith Area Chamber of Commerce • 715-532-7328 ladysmithchamber.com

Balsam Lake Village 715-485-3424 • balsamlakewi.com

Community Development Corp. 715-627-6384 • countyoftrails.com

Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce 888-408-4800 • 715-339-4100 phillipswisconsin.net

Lake Tomahawk Information Booth 715-277-2602 • oniedacountywi. com/laketomahawk/index.shtml

H Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce 715-476-2389 •mercercc.com

Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce • 877-762-2703 715-762-2703 • parkfalls.com

Sawyer County

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800-222-7655 • 715-483-1410 polkcountytourism.com Falls Chamber of Commerce 715-483-3580 • fallschamber.com

Price County H Price County Tourism Department

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Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Inc. • 800-236-3432 715-547-3432 • landolakes-wi.org Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce • 888-626-9877 715-543-8488 • manitowishwaters.org Phelps Chamber of Commerce H 877-669-7077 • 715-545-3800 phelpscofc.org Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce H 888-835-6508 • 715-686-2910 presqueisle.com

Birchwood Area Chamber of Commerce • 800-236-2252 birchwoodwi.com

St. Germain Chamber of Commerce 800-727-7203 • 715-477-2205 st-germain.com

Hayward Area Chamber H of Commerce • 715-634-8662 haywardareachamber.com

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Hayward Lakes Visitor & H Convention Bureau • 800-724-2992 715-634-4801 • haywardlakes.com

Winchester Chamber of Commerce 715-686-2232 • winchesterwi.org

Stone Lake Chamber of Commerce 715-865-3302 • stonelake.com

Birchwood Area Chamber of Commerce • 800-236-2252 birchwoodwi.com

Winter Area Chamber of Commerce 800-762-7179 • 715-266-2204 winterwi.com

Shawano County

Osceola Chamber of Commerce 800-947-0581 • 715-755-3300 vilas.osceola.wi.us

Lac du Flambeau Chamber of Commerce • 877-588-3346 715-588-3346 • lacduflambeau.org

Shawano County Chamber H of Commerce • 715-524-2139 800-235 8528 • shawanocountry.com

Vilas County

Vilas County Advertising & Publicity 800-236-3649 • 715-479-3649 vilas.org Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce, Inc. • 800-466-8759 715-385-2400 • boulderjct.org

H Conover Chamber of Commerce H 866-394-4386 • 715-479-4928 conover.org

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Washburn County

Long Lake Chamber of Commerce 715-354-3533 Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce 715 468-4567 • shelllakeonline.com Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce H 800-367-3306 • 715-635-2168 spoonerchamber.org Washburn County Tourism H Association • 800-367-3306 715-635-9696 • washburncounty.org

Upper Peninsula

Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce • 999-464-3242 lakegogebicarea.com H Iron County Chamber of Commerce H 906-265-3822 • iron.org

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Feb. 9 Ashland – Snowmobile Drag Races: Entrance at Maslowski Beach on Chequamegon Bay. Racing starts at 11 a.m. Food and refreshments available, free parking. Feb. 16 Ashland – Book Across the Bay: XC, hike, skate on luminary-lit route on Chequamegon Bay from Ashland to Washburn. Food and refreshments, heated tent.

Winter Comes Alive in Bayfield (BAYFIELD) – Winterfest in Bayfield is the perfect tonic for winter blues. The 2013 celebration begins Friday, March 1 with unique retail sales, food specials, youth skiing specials, a deck party, broomball and a candlelight walk on the Brownstone Trail. Saturday, March 2 brings a morning-’till-night schedule of events, including dogsled rides, ice golf and a polar bear plunge (12:30pm), all on Lake Superior. Other family events include a 5K winter obstacle course (3:30pm), Winterfest Bash (beginning at 5pm), and evening luminary cross-country ski, all at Mt. Ashwabay. The annual “Run on Water” has been moved to Sunday, March 3. Run, walk, ski, bike, snowshoe or skate the famous ice road across frozen Lake Superior from Bayfield to Madeline Island and back. This family event is open to all ages and skill levels.

March 1-3 Bayfield – Winter Carnival: Ice golf, sled dog rides, tubing, snow kiting, 5K run, polar bear plunge, Run On Water (Sunday). Bayfieldwinterfestival.com.

Snowshoe and ski rentals available. Dogsled rides will be available most of the day. Most activities are weather dependent. Check bayfieldwinterfestival.com for the latest updates on all activities including condition of the ice road.

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Feb. 23 Danbury – Lawn Mower Drag Races: 1pm, Yellow Lake Golf. Feb. 23 Siren – Ice Fishing Contest: Clam Lake

March 9 Siren – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: 2 p.m. parade, St. Paul Winter Carnival royal family & Vulcans, and 5K Shamwalk/run (10am). March 16 Town of Webb Lake – St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 1pm

Get Ready to Mow ‘Em Down (DANBURY) – Suburbanites unite, your time has come. If you can’t out mow your neighbor, then out drag him (or her)! The 2013 Winternationals Lawn Mower Drag Races on Saturday, Feb. 23 will feature several classes of lawn mower races on the #9 green at the Yellow Lake Golf Course. The golf course is located midway between Webster and Danbury. Spectator admission is free. This will be the eighth year the “Winternational” mower races have been held, third year at Yellow Lake Golf Course. Registration starts at 11am with races getting underway at 1pm. Classes range from stock, superstock, outlaw and open class (up to 700cc). Racers line up side-by-side and at the green light mash the throttle for the 200 foot run. Open class mowers will do up to 70 mph. Spectators can stand along the drag race route for a close look at the action. (As with the popular lawn mower oval races in the summer, the cutting blade on the machines is removed for safety purposes.) For more information about entering your favorite lawn steed, contact Jon “Gabes” Gabriel, who is with the North American Mower Association. His e-mail is tctgabes@qwestoffice.net or call (651) 343-9241. Your favorite foods (brats, pizza, beer) will be available during the race. Other activities may be scheduled (details not available when this issue went to press). There is a spur off the Gandy Dancer Recreation Trail that will take snowmobilers to the golf course. Yellow Lake is located at 7768 County Road U, about a mile off State Highway 35.

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Feb. 9 Wabeno – Trump Lake Fish-O-Ree: 9am-4pm Various prizes and raffles. Feb. 9 Pickerel – Pickerel Fun Day: Features Schuh’s Winter Plunge/Jump In at 1 p.m. Breakfast 8-11 a.m. at Hill’s Still, Pearson. Snowmobile raffle drawing 3 p.m. on the ice. Feb. 16-17 Antigo – Sled Dog Races: 10 am Saturday, 9am Sunday. Races begin in Culver’s parking lot. March 16 Pickerel – St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Noon start at Country Inn.

March 16-17 Crandon – Winter’s End Pow Wow: Crandon School. April 27 Antigo – Ice Age Trail Spring Hike: 9 a.m., Langlade Co. Fairgrounds. Meet at the Forestry Office in the Langlade Co. Fairgrounds. Bring a lunch. For more info, call Joe Jopek, (715) 623-2645. May 5 Antigo – Old Fashioned Plow Day: 9am3pm, Golden Arches Farms, Angle Rd. & Hwy. J. Antique tractors plowing, old machinery display, food and refreshments.

Pickerel Fun Day Features Polar Bear Jump (PICKEREL) – The always fun, always comical Pickerel Fun Day & Schuh’s Winter Plunge/Jump In will be Saturday, Feb. 9. Join in the fun on the ice and see the brave polar bears jump into Pickerel Lake beginning at 1pm. The water’s not deep but not many dally once they make the jump! Pickerel Fun Day starts with the Pearson-Pickerel Lions Club’s pancake and sausage breakfast served from 8-11am at Hill’s Still in Pearson. The food and beverage tent will be out on the ice. The Lions Club’s snowmobile raffle drawing takes place at 3pm. Enjoy the snowmobile water skipping antics. Point your GPS to Schuh’s Bar, 8915 Pickerel Lake Road, Pickerel. You go from turning blue from jumping into the ice cold water to turning green…well, that is drinking green beer! The Pickerel-Pearson St. Patrick’s Day parade will be Saturday, March 16. The parade starts at noon at the Country Inn. The Inn will be serving green beer, brats and burgers along with beef and cabbage, starting at 11am. Country Inn is located at N9195 State Road 55, Pickerel.

Fish-O-Ree Set for Trump Lake (WABENO) – The 51st annual Trump Lake Fish-O-Ree will be Saturday, Feb. 9 with cash prizes for the largest and second largest fish caught in several categories of species along with raffles, including a $500 top prize in one raffle. The Wabeno Lions and Wabeno American Legion Sylvan Post 44 are the event sponsors. Fishing hours on the 172-acre Trump Lake will be from 9am to 4pm with registration anytime. Ice fishing prizes will be based on weight of the fish. First place is $25 and second place is $15 for each of the following species: walleye, northern, bass, bluegill, crappie and perch. The paddlewheel will start spinning at 10am with numerous prizes awarded also. Drawings for the raffles will be at 4:30pm. inside the heated Trump Lake pavilion. Need not be present to win on the three major raffles. Food and refreshments will be available inside the pavilion, which is also where the registration takes place. This is the Legion and Lions’ largest fundraiser of the year, which will benefit many worthy causes throughout the year. For additional raffle tickets, contact Cheryl Ehlinger at (715) 473-5500. For more information on the fishing contest, call Larry at (715) 850-1861. 800-353-4511 • 5 Star Marketing & Distribution • 5StarMandD.com

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Hillclimb Sees New Date (CASPIAN) – The Mid America Snow and Terrain Extreme Racers (MASTERS) Racing Circuit announces the Mid America Championship Snowmobile Hillclimb (MACH) will be Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Caspian Ski Jump Hill. The event was rescheduled from Feb. 2 due to a lack of snow.

Feb. 8 & 9 Iron River (MI) – Ironline Sled Dog Races: 6:30pm Friday, 9:30am Saturday. Pre-race ceremonies, Musher’s Village, concessions, awards ceremony.

Feb. 16 Mercer – Lions Ice Fishing Jamboree: 11am-5pm, Carrow Lake. Feb. 17 Caspian – Uphill Drag Races: Snowmobilers race up Caspian Ski Hill. See website for start times. Mastersracing.net. Feb. 23 Mercer – TurtleFlambeau Ice Fishing Tournament: 7am-4pm, Turtle-Flambeau Flowage.

Feb. 16 Caspian – Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb: Snowmobiles race solo up Caspian ski Hill. See March 2 Caspian – MASTERS website for start times. Mas- Snowmobile Drag Races: airport. tersracing.net.

MASTERS has added another event to that weekend – an Uphill Snowmobile Drag Race, also at the Caspian Ski Hill, on Sunday, Feb. 17. MASTERS will use groomers provided by the Iron River Snowmobile Club to groom the lanes for the Uphill Snow Drags, according to MASTERS Racing Circuit President, Skip Schulz. Races at both events start at 9am local time.

There is also additional parking for fans and drivers. The Caspian Fire Department Auxiliary will provide concessions.

The MACH is a qualifying event for the World Championship Snowmobile Hillclimb in Jackson, Wyoming, March 21-24. Last year’s Pro Stock and Pro Mod King qualifiers at Caspian also won $500 for going the farthest up this very steep hill.

New this year are two classes for children ages 12-17 and both a Stock and a Modified 120cc class in Hillclimb competition for children ages 5-9. The MASTERS will also run the Junior 1 and Junior 2 classes in the drag races.

While the hill was a challenge last year, it will be even tougher to go over the top this year. This past summer, the City of Caspian and Bar Industries added another 50 feet to the top of the hill.

Pre-registration (required) forms can be found at www.mastersracing.net. Drivers can also e-mail Schulz at sschulz@jamadots.com or call him at (906) 884-9101 for more information.

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Feb. 8 Gleason – Fat Bike Race: “Snowbound in the Underdown” Fat Bike Race. Underdown Recreation Area. Solo starts 10am, relays 1pm. Fatbike.com. Feb. 16 Tomahawk – Abominable Fat-Bike Race: noon, Bradley Park, lap races lasting 1 and 2 hours, varied classes. Register bikereg.com.

Feb. 23 Tomahawk – Polar Plunge: At SARA Park boat landing, noon. Family entertainment. Sponsored by Kinship of Tomahawk.

‘Taste of Tomahawk’ Showcases Local Fare (TOMAHAWK) – Treat yourself, a loved one or a friend to the “Taste of Tomahawk,” a microbrew, wine and food tasting festival that will take place Saturday, March 16 at the Inshalla Country Club in Tomahawk. Hours of the event are 1-5pm.

Feb. 23 Tomahawk – Ice Fishing Jamboree: On Somo Lake, registration starts at 8 a.m., fishing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Door prizes, raffles. (715) 493-1656 March 16 Tomahawk – Taste of Tomahawk: Microbrew, wine and food tasting festival, Inshalla Country Club. (715) 453-5334.

Oval Ice Races Set at Gleason

Sponsored by the Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce, this 10th annual event will showcase outstanding food prepared by local restaurants and others as well as popular craft and microbrew beers and wines. Tickets will be available at the door for $30. For advance tickets and more information call (800) 5692160 or visit gototomahawk.com.

(GLEASON & MERRILL) – Two more opportunities are available to take in the “thrills, chills and spills” of 50 classes of racing at the Gleason International Raceway where snowmobiles, ATVs, Outlaw Cart, dirt bikes and mini carts race on an iced oval track. (TOMAHAWK) – Each year the Somo Fish and Game Club sponIf you’re a racer, registration for the Feb. 9 race is 10am to noon sors a great winter fishing tournament on Somo Lake. Last year’s with races underway at 2pm. Registration for the Feb. 23 race is event drew 796 anglers. The 2013 Ice Fishing Jamboree will be 8-10am with races starting at 11am. Saturday, Feb. 23.

Ice Fishing Contest

Registration begins at 8 a.m. with fishing from 9am-3pm. The registration station is at the boat landing located between Tomahawk Lodge and Somo View Resort off Hwy. CC. Registration is 50 cents for youth 16 and younger and $2 for 17 and older. Prizes awarded for first through third place in five fish categories: northern pike, walleye, bluegill, perch and crappie. Hourly door prizes and various raffles with the drawings at 3pm. For more information call (715) 493-1656.

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Welcome

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Wisconsin! Iron River is known as a four season vacation destination with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities and hometown hospitality. During the summer, find fantastic fishing, boating, hiking and swimming. When the snow flies, Iron River is home to some of the nation’s best snowmobile and cross-country skiing. Iron River sits on the edge of two national park service areas – the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest and North Country National Scenic Trail. The CAMBA trails have put this area on the map as a destination for premiere mountain biking. Combine all of that with a variety of lodging and camping, fantastic restaurants and friendly people and you’ll understand why Iron River is your next Wisconsin destination to be explored.

Index:

Welcome..........................................................................................pg D Calendar of Events.......................................................................pg E History..............................................................................................pg H Four Seasons Of Fun...................................................................pg F Fishing..............................................................................................pg G Iron River, WI Chamber of Commerce................................pg I Business Directory of Iron River Chamber Members..pg J-K Map of Iron River.........................................................................pg L-M Fish & Canoe / Fish Hatchery.................................................pg N

Use this guide as your first step in planning a getaway to Iron River. More resources and travel information are also available on www.TravelWisconsin.com or download our Travel Wisconsin smart phone app to find the fun faster on the go. On behalf of Wisconsin’s tourism industry, we look forward to welcoming you soon. Sincerely,

Stephanie Klett Secretary Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Trails.................................................................................................pg O General Services...........................................................................pg P,Q,R Real Estate......................................................................................pg Q Insurance.........................................................................................pg Q Golf.....................................................................................................pg R Recreation.......................................................................................pg R Retail.................................................................................................pg S-T Dining................................................................................................pg U Accommodations ........................................................................pg V

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Subject to change, please refer to www.visitironriver.com for up to date listings or call 715-372-8558 or toll free 800-345-0716. *Check website for event dates. January More than 600 miles of groomed Snowmobile Trails Open for the winter. Daily until Jan. 8 – Oulu Glass Blowing Demonstrations 1st Saturday in January – Annual Cutter & Sleigh Parade, 11 a.m. at Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Ashland 3rd Saturday in January – Fish N Chicks Ice Fishing Contest, Spider Lake

February Candlelight Cross-Country Ski at Brule River State Forest, After Hours Ski Trail Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Trek at Iron River Fish Hatchery 3rd Saturday in February – Bar Stool Races & Chili Feed in Drummond Last Saturday in February – Tony Tuura Memorial Ice Fishing Contest, Iron River Flowage

March *Iron River Chill Out Weekend and Polar Plunge 2nd Weekend in March – Ray Kangas Productions Gun & Knife Show Last Saturday in March – Steelhead Opener on the Brule River from Hwy. 2 to Lake Superior. March 31st – Snowmobile Trails Close (subject to change due to weather) This Quarter – Additional Activities Include Ice Fishing Contests, CrossCountry Skiing, Lake Superior Ice Caves, Apostle Island Sled Dog Races. April See website for new listings

May May 1st – ATV Trails Open 1st Saturday in May is the Wisconsin Fishing Opener. * Burro Tail Garden Shed Opens * Peterson Greenhouse Opens

Pancake Breakfast at VFW with Live Music at Noon Mid-May – Apostle Island Cruise Service Opens

June First Saturday in June – Kids Free Fishing Day and Family Fun Day at the Brule Fish Hatchery Second Weekend in June – Iron River Summerfest: Area wide rummage sales (map available), Spider Lake 10K Run and 2mile Walk, Iron River Fireman’s Dance Fathers Day Weekend – Bike Race Golf Against Cancer at the Northern Pine Golf Course Additional Activities – Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival, Northern Pines Golf Course Opens, Brule River Canoe Rental Opens, Petersons Greenhouse, Burro Tail Garden Shed and Big Top Chautauqua Opens. Fantastic Fishing and Camping at area Lakes and Campgrounds, and Hiking the North Country Scenic Trail. July st July 1 – Johnson Strawberry Patch Opens (subject to change due to weather) July 4th – Celebration at Moon Lake Park Mid-June – Bike Northern Tour (www.bikewisconsin.com) 4th Weekend in July – Lions Club Blueberry Festival, Chamber’s Crafts and Venders Market August Mid-August – Oktoberfest in August: Live Music from Germany, Beer, Food and Fun at Tri Lake Timbers Resort 4th Weekend in August – Bayfield County Fair, Iron River September Labor Day Sunday – Emergency Pig Out, White Winter Winery Labor Day Weekend – Port Wing Fall Festival and Fish Boil

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Mid-September – Art Crawl in Cornucopia Last Saturday in September – Friends of the Library Flea Market Trails North ATV Club Fundraiser Additional Activities – Summer Swimming at Area Lakes and Campgrounds, Golfing, Canoeing and Kayaking. Hiking, Horseback Riding, Biking and ATVing the 600 miles of trails throughout the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

October 1st Full Weekend in October – The Bayfield Applefest 2nd Saturday in October – Whistle Stop Marathon & Half Marathon Town Wide Fall Fest (check website for dates and details) K&L Tack Shop Wiener Days Oulu Corn Maze Opens Bayfield Shores Harvest Trail (www.bayfieldharvesttrail.org) November 1st Saturday of November – Veterans Appreciation Dinner Third Week of November – Gun Deer Season Oulu Glass Gallery Holiday Show and Glass Blowing Demonstrations

December 1st Friday in December – “Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony” at 5 p.m. at the Chamber/Visitor Center in Iron River. December 1st – Snowmobile Trails Open (depending on snow conditions) Breakfast with Santa at Northern Pines Golf Course White Winter Winery “A Dickens of a Christmas” Christmas Choral Concert at Our Saviors Lutheran Church Additional Activities – Area Craft Sales and Holiday Bazaars, Hunters Suppers, Harvest Suppers and Ice Fishing begins.

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Four Seasons of Fun

photo by Dean S Acheson

Unique Communities Share in the Fun

aily life in Iron River, Brule, Delta and Port Wing is intertwined around the four seasons and the natural beauty of the outdoors. The Iron River area offers an incredible outdoor experience! Our four larger communities, which make up the Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce, have much in common with each other. Each community, though, has its own unique attributes and festivals. But no matter where your travels take you, you will find friendly hospitality and unique shops and cafes. Iron River is the largest of the four towns, with many shopping opportunities. Summer is the busiest season with anglers and other water lovers boating the many lakes in the area. As soon as the snow melts in the spring, golfers are drawn to our local Golf Course. The Tri-County Recreation Corridor goes through Iron River and is popular with snowmobilers and ATVers. The Bayfield County Fair is held at the local fair grounds in late August. Once late summer arrives, wild blueberries can be found throughout the area, including the Moquah Barrens. Blueberries are ripe from about mid-July to mid-August. Iron River celebrates this native crop with a Blueberry Festival sponsored by the Lion’s Club and held in late July. Hughes, located just southwest of Iron River, is small but big on recreation.

Nestled on the south shore of Lake Superior, Port Wing and its natural harbor will remind you of a New England fishing village. Visit the harbor for its stunning summer sunsets, sandy beach for castle building, the new Heritage Museum for reminders of life gone by, and the famous fish boils for delicious food. A hike to the twin falls in Twin Falls Park is fun and is listed in “Great Short Hikes of Wisconsin.” Book a charter-fishing trip or browse the local art galleries. Port Wing is mid-way between Superior and Bayfield on scenic Hwy. 13. The Town of Delta and the Delta Lakes area, south of Iron River, is a well-known resort and camping area. Surrounded by the Chequamegon National Forest, the area offers a heavenon-earth for fishermen and mountain bike riders, campers and hikers. The CAMBA bike trails, the North Country National Scenic Trail, the Rainbow Wilderness Area, the beautiful White River and the many lakes… add up to paradise! During Colorama, enjoy a scenic ride on your motorcycle along the DeltaDrummond Road. Be sure to seek out St. Peter’s Dome where a climb to the top will reward you with a stunning vista. On the same trail that leads to St. Peter’s Dome is the enchanting Morgan Falls.

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Fishing

Great Angling Opportunities

early 100 lakes can be found in and around the greater Iron River area in Bayfield County. We’re big on fishing – and we don’t mean just popularity. Just outside of Iron River is Iron Lake, which at one time (1982) held the Wisconsin record for a bluegill. It weighed 2 lb. 6-3/4 oz. and measured 12 inches long.

Pike Lake Chain

The Pike Lake Chain of Lakes consists of Pike Lake, Buskey Bay Lake, Lake Millicent, Hart Lake, Twin Bear Lake, and Eagle Lake. Once July and August rolls around, fish the 15foot weedline for bluegills. A good time to fish for crappies, which like to hide in and around brush piles and submerged weeds, is early morning or evening. Red worms, crawlers, and waxies on a little tear drop jig or horizontal style hook will produce. The Pike Lake Chain is well-known for the high quality muskie fishing, where a true trophy is always a possibility. There are two public landings on the Pike Lake Chain, as well as one at Twin Bear Park. (Fee charged)

Delta Lake

Located 15 miles southeast of Iron River, Delta Lake has excellent crappie and bluegill populations. Delta also harbors an overlooked perch population – some very big perch, though you will have to do some searching to find them. Delta can be considered a bathtub lake – not much structure so you will need to fish the weedline that encircles it. During the summer, move out to the weeds in 10-12 feet. Later in the summer, you’ll need to go 15-20 feet. (Boat landing available)

Here’s a look at other fishing possibilities: Bellevue Lake, 64 acres, big crappies, 12-14 inches, but marginal boat access. Deep Lake, 12-inch crappies, good size bluegills, but no public access. Boat access (for a fee) at Birchgrove Campgrounds. Long Lake, 263 acres, ’gills, crappies, bass, walleye, northerns, public boat landing. A few cribs can be found. Iron Lake, 248 acres, no public boat access but there is one at Top of the Morning Campground. Bonus — Big northerns. Iron River Flowage, 76 acres, crappies and bluegills. Ruth Lake, 66 acres, nice bluegills, public boat landing Bladder Lake, 81 acres, daily bag limit of 10 bluegills, public boat landing. Star Lake, 234 acres, off Delta Drummond Road, good populations of bluegills and crappies. Boat access on south shore off Hwy. 224. Bluebird (Hilder) Lake, 67 acres, excellent bluegill and crappie populations, marginal public boat access

If you’re willing to do some walking (and carrying), check out the many small lakes and ponds in the area. Get a county plat book and have fun picking out a sleeper. Stick to the marked trails and be sure not to trespass on private lands. Some trails allow ATVs. Finally, respect the fishery; keep enough for a meal or two. Release most of the larger ones. Keep the smaller and mid-sized ones for the fish fry. And take a kid fishing!

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History

Area’s History Tied to the

Great Forests, Many Lakes

n the late 1800s, Iron River was a lumber mill town, owing its existence to the vast forests that covered northern Wisconsin. Only much later did people from the larger cities discover the beauty of the area and the great fishing that its many rivers and lakes offered. In 1892, Iron River Township, one of five in Bayfield County, was much larger geographically than now. The township extended from the Eau Claire Lakes area north to Lake Superior. The village part of Iron River was platted into 16 blocks by John L. Pettingil, who homesteaded the present site. Other additions were platted, including Pettingil’s Additions, Staples, Drummond, Lumberman’s and the Acme Northern Addition. During those early boom years, five sawmills hummed with activity, transforming logs into saw boards for the nation’s growing housing needs. The Lea-Ingram was the first big mill, employing 300 workers. It was later sold to AlexanderEdgar and then to Hines.

Around the turn of the century, a visitor would have seen the Mackmiller concrete block plant, two pickle factories, three churches, a laundry, two banks, two attorney offices, two dentist offices, two doctor offices, two drug stores,

three department stores, five hotels, a millinery shop, a funeral parlor, two schools and 38 saloons.

Four passenger trains ran daily between Duluth and Ashland on the Northern Pacific and from Duluth to Marquette, Mich., on the D.S.S. & A. Terrible fires leveled the town on three different occasions, the worst in 1892 when 72 buildings burned to the ground. On May 3, 1911, a barn near the town hall caught fire and the dynamite stored within blew up. Cultivators, rakes, hoes and bolts became deadly missiles, killing one man and injuring others. Each time, the town rebuilt and grew.

Be sure to visit the Iron River Historical Museum, 68245 S. Main St., Iron River to learn more about the area’s fascinating history. While logging is still an important part of our local economy, the area has seen considerable growth in tourism. The many lakes, rivers and streams give fishing and boating enthusiasts plenty of reasons to visit here. The state and national parks, the extensive trails that serve snowmobile, cross-country, ATV, biking and hiking enthusiasts, make this, the greater Iron River area, a true destination for vacationers and day-trippers.

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Business Directory of Iron River Area Chamber Members

Attractions

Von Holzen Auto & Truck Center 715-682-8141 www.vonholzen.com

Apostle Island Cruise Service 715-779-3925 www.apostleisland.com

Banking/Financial

Chippewa Valley Bank 715-372-8801 www.chippewavalleybank.com

Bayfield County Fair 715-373-6125 www.bayfieldcounty.org/fair

Sarah Sawyer/Higher Standards 612-290-1590

Big Top Chautauqua 715-373-0788 www.bigtop.org

Security State Bank 715-372-4242 www.sbankonline.com

Brule River Canoe Rental, Inc. 715-372-4983 www.brulerivercanoerental.com Iron River Nat’l Fish Hatchery 715-372-8510 www.fws.gov/midwest/IronRiver Johnson’s Berry Patch 715-372-8763

Creative Floor Décor 715-372-5512 www.creativefloordecor.com

Oulu Corn Maze 715-372-4148 October Weekends Only

Culligan of Ashland 877- PURE H20 www.culliganofashland.com

Oulu Glass Gallery/Studio 715-372-4160 www.ouluglass.com Advertising/Publishing

Advance Printing of Hayward 715-634-6888 Evergreen Country Shopper 715-682-8131 www.greatnorthernconn.com Heartland Communications 715-682-2727 www.heartlandcomm.com The Connection 715-372-4500 www.theconnectionnewspaper.com Idea Design Studio 715-372-6440 www.idea-design-studio.com

Automotive Services/ Gas/Convenience A & L Automotive 715-372-4700

Brule Cenex-Midland 715-372-8278 www.midlandservices.com Gateway (Little Store) of Iron River 715-372-8580 Iron River Auto Parts-Parts City 715-372-4508 O’Briens Spur C-Store 715-372-4099

AA Rolloff Services, Inc 715-372-5467 www.aarolloff.com

Brule River Builders, Inc. 715-372-4898 www.bruleriverbuilders.com

Legendary Waters Resort & Casino 800-226-8478 www.legendarywaters.com

5 Star Marketing & Distribution 715-453-4511 www.5starmandd.com

Building Services

Dykstra Construction, Inc. 715-682-9599 www.dykstraconstruction.com Glass’s Complete Excavation Service 715-746-2272 Granger Builders, Inc 715-278-3269 www.grangerbuilders.com Hipsher Forest Products, Inc. 715-372-5666 www.hipsherforestproducts.com Iron River Building Products 715-372-4009 Kangas Construction 715-372-4373 Olson Bros. Contractors 715-372-4818 Ray’s Masonry & Concrete 715-372-5351 Silver Maple Construction 715-372-6051 Steel Buildings of Wisconsin 715-372-4654 Swanson’s Seamless Gutters 715-274-2613 Todd’s Redi-Mix Concrete LLC 715-372-8484 Camping

Bark’N Beavers Wilderness Campground 715-774-3629 Birch Grove Campground 715-372-8879

Delta Lake Campground (Bayfield County Park) 715-372-5455 www.travelbayfieldcounty.com Moon Lake Park Campground (Town of Iron River) 715-372-5457 www. townofironriver.com Top O’ The Morn Resort & Campground 715-372-4546 www.topothemorn.com Tri-Lakes Timbers Resort & Campground 715-372-4627 www.trilaketimbers.com Twin Bear Campground (Bayfield County Park) 715-372-5455 www.travelbayfieldcounty.com Wildwood Campground 715-372-4072 Child Care/Preschool Smiling Faces Child Care & 4K 715-372-4188 Churches

This Old Bunkhouse 715-372-5599 www.thisoldbunkhouse.com Wal-Mart of Ashland 715-682-9699 Golf

Northern Pines Golf Course 715-372-5260 www.northernpinesgolf.com Home & Property Services 3 Bear Cabin Care 715-292-0843 www.3bearscabincare.com Iron River CooperativeHardware Hank 715-372-4200 Lumbermen’s Mini Storage 715372-5111 Main Street Laundry S. Main Street, Iron River Rainbow International of the Twin Ports Region 715-739-6767 www.rainbowintl.com/twinports

Grace Baptist Church 715-372-4110 www.irgracebaptist.com

Tom’s Hardware & Appliance 715-372-4122

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church ELCA 715-372-8701 www.ironriverlutherans.org

Catholic Charities Bureau, Phoenix Villa Apartments 888-276-0246 www.ccbhousing.org

Computer/Technical Services JC’s ComputerWorks 715-372-5246

Superior Lighthouse, LLC 651-983-5549 superiorlighthouse.com Food

B’s Busy Bakery 715-372-8860 Benoit Cheese 715-746-2561 www.benoitcheese.com Iron River Cooperative-Foods 715-372-4264 Jim’s Meat Market 715-372-8566 www.jimsmeat.com Gifts

Chequamegon Soap 715-372-5887 www.chequamegonsoap.com Fig Leaf Thrift Store 715-372-5653 Terri’s Treasure Chest 612-245-4761

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Housing/Senior

Insurance

Farmers Insurance 715-372-5252 Holden Insurance 715-682-9393 www.holdeninsurance.com LBS Insurance Group 715-682-6197 www.lbsinsurancegroup.com Security State Insurance Agency, Inc. 715-372-4242 www.sbankonline.com Landscaping/ Garden Centers Burro Tail Garden Shed 715-372-6660 www.burrotail.com

Peterson’s Greenhouse 715-372-4364 Medical/Health and Beauty

Dr. Michael R Lawler DDS 715-372-4407 www.mikelawlerdentistry.com Erick Anderson Chiropractic, PLLC 715-372-5476

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Memorial Medical Center 715-685-5181 www.ashlandmmc.com

Burro Tail Lodge 715-372-5848 www.burrotail.com

Salon Marcel 715-372-6000

Buskey Bay Cottage 715-292-1465 www.buskeybaycottage.com

The Lakes Community Health Center 715-372-5001 www.thelakeschc.org

Camp Echo 715-829-5688 www.camp-echo.com

Organizations/ Not For Profit

Cornucopia Business Association 715-742-3941 www.cornucopiawisconsin.net Iron River Lion’s Club 715-372-5945 www.irlions.com

Deep Lake Lodge & Steakhouse 715-372-4236 Hidden Acres Resort 715-372-5694 www.hiddenacresresort.com Hyde’s on Buskey Bay 715-372-4580 www.hydesresort.com

South Shore Lion’s Club Port Wing, Wisconsin Trails North ATV’ers 715-372-5969 www.trailsnorthatv.org VFW Post # 10197 715-372-8681

Outdoor Recreational/ Sporting Goods

Twin Gables Café’ & Lounge 715-372-5000 www.twingablescafe.com

Iron River Community Center 715-372-5457

The Spot Supper Club & Resort 715-372-4730 www.spotsupperclubresort.com

The Evelyn Goldberg Brigg Memorial Library 715-372-5451 www.ironriver.wislib.org

Northland Veterinary Services 715-372-5590

Ogrens Pike Lake Chain Vacation Rentals 715-372-8974 Red Motel 715-372-8770 Rusk’s Lodging B&B 715-372-8680 www.rusklodg.portalstream.net Shady Oaks on Iron Lake 715-372-4657 www.shadyoaksonironlake.com

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker East West Realty Your Van Hollen Team 715-372-4090 www.vanhollen.com

T and C Rental Home Away from Home 815-679-8019 www.tandcrental.com

Eccleston Real Estate 715-372-4432 RE/MAX North Star Realtors 715-372-5900 www.remaxnorthstarrealtors.com

Post Office 715-372-4783

Town of Iron River 715-372-5457 www.townofironriver.com

Northwoods Retreats 866-913-1131 www.northwoodsretreats.com

Polkoski Plumbing and Soil Testing 715-372-4156

Hyde’s on Buskey Bay 715-372-4580

Non Emergency 715-372-4285

Pizza Parlor 715-372-4005 www.ironriverpizzaparlor.com

K & L Tack Shop 715-372-6161 www.tackandfeeds.com

Nor Pines Plumbing Inc. 715-739-6255

Deep Lake Lodge & Steakhouse 715-372-4236

Police Department: Emergency 911

Legendary Waters Resort & Casino 800-226-8478 www.legendarywaters.com

North Country Vacation Rentals 715-739-6645 www.bearcountrysportinggoods. com

Plumbing & Heating

A & W Drive In 715-372-4202 www.aw-drivein.com

Town of Iron River Services

Orchard’s Café 715-372-4055

Lumberman’s Inn 715-372-4515

Pet Care/Services

Restaurants/Dining

Northern Pines Golf Course and Special Events Center 715-372-5260 www.northernpinesgolf.com

Iron River Rustic Roost, LLC 715-372-4426

Loon Bay Retreat 602-938-4003

Northland Lawn, Sport & Equipment 715-746-2323 www.northlandlawnsport.net

Tri-Lake Timbers Resort & Campground 715-372-4627 www.trilaketimbers.com

Hoth-Lee Art Gallery 715-774-3117 www.hothleeart.com

Town Dump 715-4104 Summer Hours, Tuesday-4pm-6pm, Saturday- 9am-4pm. Winter Hours, Saturday – 9am-4pm

Loken’s Log Cabin 641-390-1890 www.vrb.com/21054

Andrews Golf Carts 218-591-0905

Top O’ The Morn Resort & Campground 715-372-4546 www.topothemorn.com

Tall Timbers Cabins 715-292-1624 www.talltimberscabins.com

Iron River Rustic Roost, Inc. 715-372-4426

VFW Post 10197 Friday Night Fish Fry 715-372-8681

Saloons/Taverns

Boogies Iron River Saloon 715-372-8655 Kro Bar & Grill 715-372-4876 Top O’ The Morn Resort & Campground 715-372-4546 www.topothemorn.com Tri-Lake Timbers Resort & Campground 715-372-4627 www.trilaketimbers.com Twin Gables Café and Lounge 715-372-5000 www.twingablescafe.com Specialty

Brule River Barn Wedding & Event Center 715-372-4898 www.bruleriverbarn.com Flumper The Clown 218-349-8735

The Spot Supper Club & Resort 715-372-4730 www.spotsupperclubresort.com

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Utilities

Bayfield Electric Cooperative 715-372-4287 Dahlberg Light & Power 715-378-2205 www.dahlberglightandpower.com Midland Services, Inc. 888-873-9527 www.midlandservices.com Norvado 800-250-8927 www.norvado.com Xcel Energy 800-481-4700

Wholesale/ Manufacturing

Northwest Beverages 715-392-2978 www.northwestbeverages.com S & S Specialty Systems 715-372-8988 www.ssspecialtysytems.com Winery

White Winter Winery 715-372-5656 www.whitewinter.com

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ois Brule River, commonly known as the Brule, is also known as the “River of Presidents.” From its headwaters at Lake St. Croix in northwestern Wisconsin, it rushes 44 miles through the Brule River State Forest en route to Lake Superior. Each year, thousands of trout fishermen, kayakers and canoeists ply its world-famous waters. The 50,000-acre state forest draws more than 120,000 visitors each year.

The river is called Wiisaakode-zibi (“A river through a half-burnt woods”) in the Anishinaabe language. In 1842, the La Pointe Band of Ojibwe and a group of Dakota Sioux fought a pitched battle near the river, according to Wikipedia. The earliest white men were explorers and fur traders, most notably Daniel Greysolon, Sier du Lhut; Pierre Charles LeSueur, George Nelson and Henry Schoolcraft. Today, few know about the Battle of the Brule. But fishermen know that casting a dry fly or a spinner will get a rise out of a trout. The Brule River serves as the primary trout spawning bed for western Lake Superior and is home to abundant numbers of native and migratory steelhead, brown, and brook trout. Modern day anglers follow in the footsteps of five U.S. presi-

dents: Ulysses S. Grant, Grover Cleveland, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover and Dwight Eisenhower. All five leaders of our nation fished the Brule River, giving rise to its nickname “River of Presidents.” Nearby are the communities of Brule and Iron River, both of which straddle U.S. Highway 2. The communities are the jumping off spots for hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts searching for adventure on the river and in the State Forest. When the snow flies, the influx of snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and people who enjoy snowshoeing visit the Iron River Area. The Wisconsin DNR operates a fish hatchery, as well as manages the state forest and the two state campgrounds nearby. The Bois Brule Campground with 20 sites is on Ranger Road, one mile south of Hwy. 2. The Copper Range Campground has 15 sites and can be found five miles on Hwy. H five miles north of U.S. Highway 2. A bridge links the Copper Range Campground to the Historic Bayfield Road Hiking and Snowshoeing Trail.

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Trails Trails In addition to its popular snowmobile and ATV trails, the greater Iron River area has a number of trails geared for mountain bike riders, hikers and cross-country skiers. Of special note are the North Country National Scenic Trail and the Delta Cluster of trails, the latter being part of the famed Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) trails just south of Iron River. The trails range from short, easy terrain for beginners to longer, more difficult trails for the experienced hiker or rider. Stop by or call the Iron River Area Chamber office for free trail maps. Among the many scenic trails you’re sure to enjoy are these: North Country National Scenic Trail North Country National Scenic Trail – The Brule-St. Croix Chapter of the North Country Trail Association invites you to enjoy the forests, lakes and rivers of our trail country near Lake Superior. The 16-mile segments within the Brule River State Forest offers a true outdoor experience. Hikers can access the trail from a new trailhead located 8 miles south of the Brule along Hwy. 27 or the trailhead 4 miles south of Hwy. 2 on County Rd. A in Iron River. At the trailhead you can hike east or west segments to Delta/Drummond or to Brule. Rainbow Lake Wilderness Area – Located in Delta is this 6,000acre nature paradise, which has slightly more than 6 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail. The trail passes by Wishbone, Reynard, Bufo, Rainbow and Tower lakes. Much of the trail follows old narrow gauge logging beds. Bufo Lake is particularly scenic. Anderson Grade is the only other maintained pathway, crossing from east to west for about 4 miles. Hiking is relatively easy in the rolling terrain cloaked in northern hardwoods, balsam fir, pine and paper birch. Multiple access points along Delta-Drummond Road, Reynard Lake Road or other perimeter roads.

Brule River State Forest Old Bayfield Road Hiking & Snowshoeing Trail – This 2.25 mile trail is located 3 miles north of Hwy. 2 on Clevedon Road. The trail goes eastward down a hill, past some old copper mine sites and then climbs a scenic ridge to pass near the Clevedon fire tower. The trail continues south and loops back to the parking lot. During the winter the trail is packed for snowshoers. Stoney Hill Nature Trail – This 1.7-mile, self-guided nature trail begins and ends at the Bois Brule Campground. Parts of the trail are steep, but a rest stop and overlook at the top of Stoney Hill provides an enjoyable break, with breathtaking views of the Brule River Valley. After Hours Trail – Hiking during the warmer months and for crosscountry skiing in the winter.

CAMBA Trails Delta Lake Park Trailhead – From Iron River, 9 miles southeast on County Rd. H to Scenic Drive to Delta Lake County campground. West Fork Trail: 11.3 miles, Intermediate level. Tall Pines Trailhead – From Delta Lake Trailhead, 5 miles west on W. Delta Road (FR 231) and 2 miles south on Beck Road (FR 229). Tall Pines Trail: 10.8 miles, Intermediate level. Wilderness Lake Trail: 9.2 miles. Intermediate. Connects to Drummond Cluster. For complete description, go to www.cambratrails.org. www.VisitIronRiver.com •

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Only Fools Run at Midnight (MINOCQUA) – Upwards of a thousand fellow fools will celebrate April Fool’s Day in Minocqua, although they will have to wait to do so until midnight, Saturday, April 6 when the seventh annual Only Fools Run at Midnight takes place. This year’s event of all things foolish and fun includes a new 10K foot race and an internal race to become an “environmentally friendly and socially responsible run.” The 5K run/walk, presented by the Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce, starts and ends at the Lakeland Union High School. The 10K group will do two loops of the course, which follows streets and a portion of the Bearskin State Recreation Trail. The 10K run begins at 11:45pm with the 5K start at midnight. Bring a flashlight or headlamp to light your way. The organizers hope to earn a Travel Green Wisconsin certification from the State Department of Tourism for their event by reducing waste, conserving energy and water and providing information about environmental-friendly practices. The high school serves as headquarters, including for on-site registration. Activities include a Fool’s Feed (spaghetti dinner and sundae bar) 4-7pm at the American Legion Hall, downtown Minocqua. There will be a Fool’s fashion show 10:30-11pm and post-race sandwiches and refreshments. The Fool’s Gold Awards ceremony is at 1:15am. Awards for costumes include “best dressed” fool, along with overall winners and age category recognition. For more info about advance registration, fees, times and sponsorships visit minocquafoolsrun.com or call (715) 356-5266. Proceeds from the event go to local non-profit groups, including youth organizations and the Lakeland Area Senior Center.

Feb. 8 & 9 Minocqua – Cruiserfest: Friday night -snowmobile parade, heated tent with food, bonfire; Saturday – radar runs, dealer displays and rides, groomer rides, food and refreshments, evening live music, dinner. Feb. 9-10 Rhinelander – Lion’s Fisheree & Winter Festival: Broomball tournament Saturday; ice fishing contest both days.

Feb. 23 Three Lakes – Ice Fishing Derby: 10am-3:30pm, Maple Lake. Raffle and live paddle wheel raffle. March 2 Minocqua – Ice Golf Tournament: Lake Minocqua, registration 11 a.m., shotgun start noon. Prizes and food for players. (715) 356-7108. March 2 Minocqua – Squirrel Hill Pursuit: 9 am, Winter Park, 2K, 10K and 24K crosscountry ski races. March 3 Minocqua – Moose Tracks Snowshoe Races: 10am, Winter Park, 5K and 10K races.

Feb. 10 Lake Tomahawk – Winterfest: 11am, kids games, s’mores, sleigh rides, food, snowshoe baseball game 1pm, raffles.

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Feb. 23 Rhinelander – HoDrags on Ice: Drag racing starting at noon on Lake Thompson; 7 classes for autos, trucks and outlaw vehicles. Admission fee. ExploreRhinelander.com (715) 365-7464.

April 27 Rhinelander – Hodag Hops & Vines: 4-8 p.m. The Elbo Room Lounge & Ballroom. Sample beer, wine and food from over a dozen breweries and wineries, restaurants. ExploreRhinelander. com (715) 365-7464.

April 7 Minocqua – Only Fools Run at Midnight: Foot race, midnight, (715) 356Feb. 21 Minocqua – Moon- 5266 minocquafoolsrun.com light Ski: Winter Park April 25 Minocqua – Taste of Feb. 23 Minocqua – Photo the North: 6-9pm, The Waters Contest & Gala: 6-8pm, of Minocqua, food, beer and Campanile Center for the wine selections from dozens Arts. Food, wine, judging of of restaurants and vendors. entries. (715) 356-5266.

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Feb. 7-10 Luck – Winter Carnival Feb. 9 Clam Falls – Winter Carnival: fishing contest Feb. 9 St. Croix Falls – Candlelight Ski: Interstate Park

April 20 St. Croix Falls – Mammoth Gravel Classic: Mountain bike ride, entry is free. 100 mile epic ride, another shorter ride offered. Cyclovaxc.com for details. April 20 Balsam Lake – Rod & Gun Club Smelt Fry

May 3 St. Croix Falls – Falls Feb. 17 Clayton – Fishing Sampler: County Fairgrounds Contest: Lake Magnor, 11am May 4 Milltown – Rivers Feb. 23 Amery – Fishing Run & Ride Rally Contest: Pike Lake May 4-5 County-wide – March 23-24 Amery – Glen- Earth Arts Tour na Farms Maple Fest: Free pancakes, farm tour, petting zoo, food shelf collections.

Mammoth Gravel Classic Epic Gravel Riding in an Epic Place (ST. CROIX FALLS) – The second annual running of the Mammoth Gravel Classic, a mountain bike ride, will take place Saturday, April 20 in St. Croix Falls – famously known as the “City of Trails.” “This year, the Mammoth Gravel Classic will consist of a full weekend’s worth of gravel goodness. That is, there will be events that you’ll want to enjoy for the duration of the weekend in St. Croix Falls,” he said. “Plan on joining us for a camp out on the St. Croix River Bluffs in Wisconsin Interstate Park – a five minute walk to the downtown St. Croix Falls business district where fine wineries, bars, coffee shops, bike shop, and many other retailers can be found.” Saturday’s events will include the 100 mile epic route and a shorter, easier course. The event is free, although you will need a trail pass if you ride the Gandy Dancer Trail. Morning registration at Cyclova XC. The “rusty pickup truck” used for last year’s beverage stop has bit the dust. They hope to reincarnate it with another rusty truck, albeit a bit more trusty, for this year’s beverage stop in the middle of nowhere. The Wineries & Grille (across the street from Cyclova XC will roll out the red carpet with a post ride culinary delight special for the tired and smiling cyclists once again. There may also be a special comedy club night at the Winery, geared toward cyclists.

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Feb. 9 Phillips – CrossCountry Snowmobile Races: 9am, Birch Island Resort. Races are 7 miles to 50 miles in length, various classes. Feb. 9 Spirit -- Ice Fishing Jamboree: 6am-3pm, Little Spirit Lake. No entry fee. Cash prizes, food and refreshments, raffles, heated tent. (715) 427-3778 spiritlakeassoc.org.

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March 2 Phillips – Ice Fishing Rumble: 7am-5pm, headquarters at Roll-In Point on Solberg Lake. Door prizes, food, drink. March 16 Brantwood – St. Urho/St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: 4:30-6:30pm, Community Center. Corned beef & cabbage or ham meal, music and program. May 4-5 Phillips – Quilt Show: 9am Saturday, 10am Sunday, high school.

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(PHILLIPS) – Come mid-March even die-hard fishermen must surrender to the fact that their days on the ice are dwindling like waxies wearing dunce hats in a school of ravenous panfish. But early March is still solid ice and at least one ice fishing tournament awaits them. The last of this season’s trio of “Ice Fish(FIFIELD) – Price County offers the quiet of the Northwoods, ing Rumbles” on Solberg Lake will run from 7am-5pm Saturday, snow-laden canopies of trees and nicely-groomed silent sports March 2 with headquarters at Roll-In Point, Phillips. trail systems that will appeal to most cross-country skiers and Registration opens at 6am with a breakfast special available and snowshoers. closes at 10am. Prizes for first and second place for longest fish The Wintergreen Cross-Country Skiing & Hiking Trail, located in the following categories: walleye, northern, perch, bluegill 7.5 miles east of Fifield, is one of the more popular destination and crappie; first place for walleye children 12 and under. Door trails in Price County for skiers and snowshoers. It’s also a favor- prizes, food and drink available. Proceeds go to the Wounded ite of hikers and horse riders in the warmer months. The trail’s Warriors in Action organization. attributes are appealing. Located in the famed ChequamegonNicolet National Forest, Wintergreen has 11.5 km of groomed From Hwy. 13 north of Phillips take Old 13 Road east about 2-1/2 and tracked trails ranging in difficulty from intermediate to mod- miles, go West on Solberg Lake Road about 1-1/2 miles to Point erate. There are several loops so you can mix and match them to Lane. For more information call (715) 339-4585. suit your time availability and skills. Loop D is rated expert.

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Overall, skiers will traverse hilly, rolling terrain on wide, twin track trails. The scenic trails pass through a variety of forest types, including red pine plantations, young aspen stands, birch, balsam fir and northern hardwoods. Scenic vistas overlook several ponds and bogs. There is an open front shelter about midway through the system. Snowshoers should stay off tracked portions, including the diagonal. The trailhead and large parking area, which includes a restroom, are located on the north side of Hwy. 70. The parking fee can be paid at the trailhead or an annual sticker can be purchased at the Forest Service Office on Hwy. 13 in Park Falls.

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Feb. 9 Hayward – Big Boyz Toyz Vintage Snowmobile Ride: 10am registration. Huskies groomer shed, Winter. Feb. 9 Hayward – Family Ice Fishing Tournament: wfnw.org. Feb. 23 Cable to Hayward – American Birkebeiner: Largest cross-country ski race in North America. Includes family events, ski equipment demos, expo, music, food Feb. 21-23. www.birkie.com.

Birkie Marks 40th Year (CABLE to HAYWARD) – The 40th annual American Birkebeiner – America’s largest XC ski race – will be held Saturday, Feb. 23. The competition features a star-studded line-up of national and international elite skiers, as well as thousands of citizen skiers from the U.S. Birkie week comprises several ski events in addition to the 50K (skaters) and 54K (classic) marathons run that Saturday. There are also several fun activities open to the public. Saturday’s Birkie features several mass wave starts, all at Telemark Lodge in Cable. The first wave goes at 8am followed by about 20 other waves. The thousands of skiers will finish to the sounds of cowbells rung by spectators lined along Main Street in downtown Hayward. There are a number of places spectators can view the racers, including the start and along the routes, but be sure to get there early to avoid traffic congestion. The American Birkebeiner is part of the prestigious Worldloppet League. Three days of competition include the Elite Sprints on Main Street in downtown Hayward, Barnebirkie, Junior Birkie and 5K/10K Family Fun Ski, Prince Haakon 12K, and the Kortelopet. (715) 634-5025 or birkie.com.

March 16 Hayward – Polar Plunge: 2:30pm registration, 3:30pm plunge. Headquarters is Comfort Suites. regionalhospice.org

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Shawano cou n try Lake Sturgeon on the Run (SHAWANO) – Nearly as ancient as the rivers themselves, the annual sturgeon spawning runs on the Wolf and Embarrass rivers today attracts hundreds of human visitors lured by the prehistoric fish as they make their way upriver from the Lake Winnebago system. Sturgeon are part of a fish family that’s been around for 135 million years. However, around the 1900s their numbers dwindled to just one percent of their original numbers due to overharvesting and pollution. Efforts are being made now to increase their numbers through careful conservation, restricted harvest and monitoring. Wildlife technicians from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources measure and tag the sturgeon during the spawning runs. They also collect eggs and sperm from the fish for restoration programs in Wisconsin, Georgia and Tennessee. There are a couple of public sites where you can watch the lake sturgeon, which hug the shore during that time, and the tagging operations. One of the more popular gathering spots for fish and folks alike is Sturgeon Park in Shawano. The viewing area is handicap accessible. There the Shawano dam blocks further movement of the fish; consequently it holds the largest number of spawners. 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 contrast, during seasons of low water flow and more rapid water temperature rise, spawning does not begin until water temperatures reach 58-59 degrees Fahrenheit. The sturgeon runs in the Shawano area usually occur in late April, but last year runs came the first week of that month. The largest fish ever netted during spawning assessments on the Wolf was recorded last year. Partially spawned out (she had released about 30 pounds of eggs), she weighed approximately 240 pounds! She measured 87.5 inches in length and was estimated 125 years old, putting her birth during the presidency of Grover Cleveland. You can see the sturgeon runs on the Shawano “Sturgeon Cam” at wolfrivercam.com/Shawano%20Dam.html. Call the sturgeon hotline number for recorded daily updates: (920) 303-5444 and visit dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/sturgeon/sturgeonspawning.html for their updates. In addition to the DNR, the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce also keeps a close eye on the runs as the staff fields calls from the public. The chamber’s number is (715) 524-2139 if you need information about lodging opportunities in the area. Here are the three recommended areas to view the spawning sturgeon on the Wolf River: Shawano Dam, Shawano: Parking available on the east side of the river at the end of Richmond Street Bamboo Bend, Shiocton: On County Highway 54. Parking available on north side of Hwy. 54. Wolf River Sturgeon Trail: About 2 miles west of New London on County Highway X. Parking available on the south side of the river about a half mile from the spawning site.

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Fish, Golf, Skate and Bowl on Boulder Lake (BOULDER JUNCTION) – The fifth annual Boulder Junction Frozen Tozen Winter Fest on Saturday, Feb. 23 features an ice fishing tournament, food and drink, ice golf, turkey bowling, tug of war, and iceskating, all on Boulder Lake. Registration for the fishing tournament begins at 10am at the Boulder Lake landing, with walk-in registrations welcome throughout the day. The tournament runs from 11am-5pm. New this year is a team division. Two to six individual registrants may also sign up as a team for no extra charge. Awards will be presented to top anglers in the adult and junior divisions as well as an overall team award. The ice golf and turkey bowling will take place between 11am-4pm, enjoy this wintry take on a classic sports. A non-perishable donation to the Community Food Pantry is your fee to participate. Prizes will be awarded to both adult and junior golfers & bowlers. Open ice-skating will take place all day. A limited supply of ice skates will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. At noon tug of war will take place right on the ice!

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