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Northwoods is kid friendly
Deciding on a place to vacation can be problematic for families. In addition to time and budget limitations, there’s the issue of trying to satisfy the interests of all members of the group.
Dad wants to go fishing. Mom has in mind visits to art galleries. Then there are the kids – glued to their tablets (and I don’t mean the ones with lines). “Is there Wi-Fi where we’re going?” is the first thing out of their mouths. Well, kids, we can’t promise that Wi-Fi is available everywhere in the Northwoods, but a good portion has it. We also have a bunch of other fun things to see and do. Like go-karts and horseback rides; ice cream and chocolate shoppes; wildlife zoos; tubing and zip lining; s’mores under the star-speckled skies; parks and playgrounds; beaches and snorkel-
ing; feeding chipmunks and listening to the cries of loons and coyotes (and maybe wolves) at night. Once summer reaches it full stride, there will be fairs and carnivals, auto and truck races; kids to greet and friends to meet. Bear cubs and deer fawns sightings, if you’re lucky. (But keep your distance!) Bring your bikes because we have an unbelievable number of miles of paved and off-road bike trails. Museums may not be first thing on your mind, but you’ll be surprised when you enter one. Lots of fascinating things to see inside. “Do you mean they didn’t have Wi-Fi back then?” we can hear you asking. We can leave you kids with this thought: Being on vacation in the land they call Up North, is like having recess.
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Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows Schedules.............Inside Back Cover
Pontoons on the Move.......................................... Inside Front Cover
Iron County Lodging.............................................................Back Cover
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Portage County Don’t pass up musky fishing the Wisconsin River
PLOVER – If you’re trailing your muskie rig past north central Wisconsin headed way up north, you’re missing some good muskie fishing on the Wisconsin River. River fishing offers some advantages missing from the more popular muskie lakes and reservoirs. The key one is that the river doesn’t get hammered as hard as popular flat waters. Flat that is, except when the wind kicks up and anglers haul butt back to the boat landing. That’s where rivers can rise above the whitecaps – the wind doesn’t affect river boaters as much. We spokes to a veteran muskie fisherman from Bill’s Muskie Club in Wausau about fishing rivers, such as the Wisconsin. “River fishing is all about current,” club president Jeff Micholic said. Find current, such as the tailrace waters below a dam, and you’re likely to tie in with a fish. Sometimes a walleye; sometimes a muskie. He also suggests looking for changes in water temps that will trigger feeding. The Wisconsin around Plover has channel drops offs as well as stump fields – key holding areas for fish.
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Muskies tend to concentrate more in rivers so you come across them more often than in lakes. Boulders, riprap, undercut banks, logs, current breaks, in addition to stumps, are all good places to cast your bait. Noted outdoor writer Dan Small says river muskies are more aggressive and opportunistic feeders than their lake brethren. Catch dinner before it’s swept downriver. “Down here, it’s all about small bucktails,” Micholic said. Deeper water of course mandates bigger artificials, be they rubber baits or bucktails. “Crankbaits are always good,” he added, mentioning the DepthRaiders. “Black and orange has always been the favorite colors,” he said of spinner baits. “Black and chartreuse is good, too.” Copper blades are a good choice, as are copper, black and gold. Some anglers lean toward tinsel on their baits, similar to what you see on a Christmas tree. He fishes the river primarily in the Wausau area, but has fished the Wisconsin down around Plover. He’s taken as many 75 muskies in a season from the Wisconsin. The biggest has been a 52-incher. “Rivers can hold big fish,” he said. “I wouldn’t be afraid to fish rivers.” 12 Apostles Musky Club president Don Gilbert said he and a buddy fish the Wisconsin, working their way from the Old Hwy. 10 bridge down to the Lake DuBay dam. They target stump fields and the support pillars of the highway bridge. “We’re real successful when the water is running pretty good,” he said. Another holding feature they look for is brush along the way. Topwater baits and bucktails do the trick. They’ll troll at times, putting wood baits down to see if muskies are interested. The middle of the river can run about 10 feet deep. Closer to the banks, it’s three to five feet. Big jerkbaits such as Suicks, gliders and ShallowRaiders work best there. “Sometimes buzzing a bucktail works good too.” “The river is definitely a producer,” he said. The size and number of fish are bigger, he feels. In addition to muskies, there are walleyes, northern pike and bass to put a bend in the rod. Although he hasn’t scored that 50-incher, others anglers he knows have caught and released that size muskie. He wouldn’t be surprised if the next world record comes from the Wisconsin River. Until that happens, there’s an “unbelievable” number of 30, 35 to 40 inch muskies in that river system, he says. Ready to try the Wisconsin River? Stop in the Plover Bait Co., 4620 Coolidge Avenue in Plover for all your bait and tackle supplies. Lodging and other retail shops in the Plover area cover your other needs.
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Wisconsin Korean War Veterans Memorial PLOVER – A striking memorial to the men and women who served during the Korean War can be seen in Plover. The Wisconsin Korean War Veterans Memorial is adjacent to the Worzella Pines Park at the junction of I-39 and County Road B. The Memorial is open daily until 11pm. Nestled on an island in Lake Pacawa, the Memorial pays tribute to those Wisconsinites who fought, died and those who are still listed as Missing in Action as a result of the Korean War. The village provided a site on the island in Lake Pacawa. Funding for this Memorial comes solely from donations, sales of memorial tiles and other memorabilia sold during memorial events. Each year on the first Sunday of June a special memorial program is held. Several area veterans groups participate. State and federal representatives, military personnel, DVA personnel, and Korean representatives are also invited. The public is also invited.
About the Memorial The Memorial’s website (koreamemorial.org) says this about the statutes at the Memorial and what they represent: “The Memorial statuary are composed of five larger then life figures. A nurse leads the group, because without the dedication, compassion, and bravery of the medics, many would not have returned. “Following the nurse are Army and Marine Infantrymen, because the infantry bears the brunt of the battle. “Then comes the Air Force pilot and a sailor, without whose support the battle would have soon been lost. “The statues face east, because Korea is in the Far East, and in memory of all who lost their lives and are still missing in action. All five figures are touching -- touching in brotherhood that comes from battle. “There are no weapons on the Memorial -- this is to confirm the veteran’s wish for peace. The five figures will stand in memory of all veterans who serve our state.” Directions: Take Exit 153 off I-39/US51 at Plover. Turn west onto CTH B. At the first set of traffic lights, turn left onto Village Park Drive. A left turn at the end of this road will bring you onto Maple Drive, which runs parallel to the northern border of the park in which the Memorial is located.
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Celebrate summer solstice with this Fun Run/Walk PLOVER -- Celebrate summer solstice on Friday, June 21 with the first-ever Family Forest Fun Run/Walk, which will be held at the Boston School Forest, 5084 Lincoln Ave., Plover. This is a non-competitive event and is not chipped timed. Registration/check-in starts at 4:30pm with the Run/Walk at 6pm. Online and (printable) paper registration will be available at pointschools. net/BostonSchoolForest or on the Boston School Forest (BSF) Facebook page. The purpose of this event is to encourage families to spend time together by being active outdoors, said Karla Lockman, BSF program leader. This 1.75-mile run/walk travels along the BSF trails, which are a combination of gravel, dirt, grass and wood chips. The Town of Plover Tourism Commission is sponsoring the t-shirts. Kwik Trip is sponsoring the food. For more information, e-mail Lockman at klockman@pointschools.net or call 715-345-7383.
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Florence Take back the weekend – churn up the mud
FLORENCE -- The Florence County Blue Ox Trail Riders are hosting a multi-class mud run on Saturday, June 22 starting at 10:30am at the Florence County Fairgrounds on County N.
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Entry fees are $25 per run for each class with registration for racers from 6-9:30am. The Tavern on Central is sponsoring a $500 “Fastest Pass of the Day” prize. Concessions are being sold onsite to raise money for trail work. No carry-ins. Spectator admission fee is $10 with 12 and under getting in free.
Extend your stay Enjoy rolling hills, miles of rivers and streams, tall pine and hardwood forests as you travel the club’s 160 miles of ATV and 180 miles of groomed snowmobile trail. While traveling the trails, stop and enjoy breathtaking scenic overlooks and many beautiful waterfalls. For ATV enthusiasts there is a 17-acre ATV park east of Florence just off the Trail 2 to play in.
About the club The Blue Ox Trail Riders is an ATV/UTV/snowmobile club. The club maintains the trails in Florence County and works hand-in-hand with county, state and federal agencies as well as private landowners to assure continued availability of the trail system. The club sponsors many events and provides trail information to its members. The club welcomes new members.
Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area is a hidden gem
FLORENCE – If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or if you want solitude, but also want to be able to drive up to your campsite, try the Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area off Highway 70 west of Florence.
There is a one-mile trail that connects the campground with Lost Lake Campground. Just north of the river is the south trailhead of the Lauterman Lake National Recreation Trail. Did you forget something? The small city of Florence can meet your camping supply needs ranging from groceries to firewood, as well as a souvenir or two. Chipmunk Rapids Campground is 18 miles southwest of Florence. Take Highway 70 to Highway 139. Turn south on 139 for a short drive to Forest Road 2450. Follow 2450 until you see the sign for Chipmunk Rapids at the intersection of Forest Road 2450 and Forest Road 2156.
Upon entering, you will come across an artesian well that flows throughout the year and produces excellent drinking water. The area is popular for trout fishing, with a variety of other fish species in nearby lakes. A carry-in
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The Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area is a small campground on the Florence District that consists of a campground with 6 campsites equipped with accessible fire rings, vault toilets and drinking water. Chipmunk Rapids is the only national forest campground on the Pine River. These campsites are designed primarily for tents, but pop-ups and small trailers will fit. Chipmunk Rapids Campground is open from May through mid-October. Also, it is pet friendly.
canoe access is nearby and is a popular starting and ending point for canoe trips.
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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
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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, Wakefield Creek and the Brule River.
Florence County 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.�
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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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Lumberjack Steam Train begins 50th season
LAONA -- This summer marks the 50th year that the Lumberjack Steam Train at Camp 5 in Laona has given people the chance to see, hear and experience a ride on a genuine steam-powered train.
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The 1916 Vulcan hauled lumberjacks to the camps and logs to the Connor mill in Laona in the early years, but now hauls excited
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families to the Camp 5 Farm Complex. They ride in vintage passenger cars, and some even ride in the caboose! A visit to Camp 5 is a great experience for people of all ages. The petting zoo gives hands-on experience to kids who can feed and pet a variety of animals. The Logging Museum is an in-depth look at what logging and sawmilling looked like in the early years of the last century, and there is a working blacksmith shop in the museum as well. The Green Treasure Forest Tour is an open-air ride through a working hardwood forest, pointing out the benefits of a sustained-yield forest. The Nature Center provides a look at Northwoods wildlife, and if you work up an appetite, the Choo Choo Hut Restaurant is available. The first passengers will ride to Camp 5 on June 18, and the train will be running every Tuesday through Saturday until Aug. 17, with another run on Saturday, August 24. The train whistle will blow again at Fall Festival, which will be held Sept. 21 and 28, and again on Oct. 5. This year, the famous Cowboys will be on hand to perform their train robberies on July 20 and Oct. 5. And, don’t forget the Lumberjack Show on June 29. To find out more, check out the website at: lumberjacksteamtrain. com or call 715-674-3414 for reservations.
Heritage wooden boats admired for their beauty
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CRANDON – The beauty of wooden boats continues to shine through the decades. Sleek and imposing watercraft they carry regal names such as Chris-Craft, Garwood and others. Steve Bunda of Crandon has seen first-hand those classics and antique wooden boats. A few have cast their spells upon him and he’s had to purchase them. More than a few he’s repaired or restored to perfection through his skilled craftsmanship as owner of Bottoms Up Antique Boat Restoration, 3607 Co. Rd. W, Crandon. A visit to his restoration business southeast of Crandon reveals several buildings; most used for storage, with the main one housing a 5,000-square-foot workshop. Resting inside on supports is a 1937 Chris-Craft Triple Cockpit Runabout. It was just one of 11 made that year, which makes it an extremely rare boat. He’s replaced the bottom with boards made from Philippine mahogany planks that’s he saved for 15 years for just the right project. Thousands of silicon bronze screws hold them securely. When fully restored it could sell for over $200,000 in the right market, he said. In the wooden boat heydays of the 1930s and 40s, Minocqua and Eagle River, as well as Hayward, WI, were synonymous with those wooden boats cruising the lakes. In the Lakeland area, he would service customer’s boats and give free estimates to others on restoration or repair work. To do that, he first surveys the boat to see what it needs. Sometimes it’s a complete restoration from bottom to top; other times, the boat may need just the sides and deck worked on, which might involve stripping of chrome and gauges, sanding, staining, and new paint and varnish. Then, he determines what the owners wants: restored or repaired to a safe condition for family lake outings, or in other cases, it’s that complete restoration job so the owner can take the boat to shows and have it judged.
(Steve Bunda can be reached at 715-4783186 or visit: antiquewoodboatrestoration. com.)
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No matter the intent, Bunda is proud that he plays a role in having these heritage watercraft fully functional and appreciated by not only the owner, but by the admiring public.
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Forest county Veterans Center welcomes visitors
CRANDON – The coffee is always on for veterans visiting the community of Crandon in Forest County. Veterans and their families can find a living museum of military history at the Northwoods Veterans Center on Lake Avenue. Local veterans gather at the downtown Veterans Center on a daily basis. Those interested in the U.S. military are also invited to visit with them, enjoy a cup of coffee and explore the collections. The vets are always happy to explain the significance of the artifacts and to talk about their personal experiences serving their country. The building includes a treasure trove of military-related material, including military uniforms and attire, books on military history, newspaper clippings of major news events, especially during World War II, and battle flags from different conflicts. Admission is free. Across the street, on the spacious grounds of the Forest County Courthouse, is another special place for veterans and visitors. The Forest County Veterans Memorial honors local and area veterans. A tank from World War II on the grounds serves as a backdrop for people photographing loved ones.
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COUNTYWIDE – Whether for a short walk or an extended hike, the trails in or around Marinette will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some as recommended by the chamber of commerce:
guide is available at the trailhead that guides you to the sites of interest. Take Highway 141 into Peshtigo. Turn south on West Front Street (a.k.a. Hale Road). Turn left onto Harbor Road and left onto Badger Road.
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This trail is perfect for families and is part of the Peshtigo Harbor Wildlife Area Trails Project. The Frog Slough Loop is approximately 1.1miles in length and Deer Trail Loop is slightly smaller at 1 mile. The trail leads you through the forest beside the scenic Peshtigo River and past a grove of hemlocks. A trail
Take a hike around beautiful Timm’s Lake and view the breathtaking scenery or watch the ducks and loons swim in Loon Bay. The trails wind around a portion of the lake and up onto the bluffs overlooking Morgan County Park and Timm’s Lake. A moderate hike, but well worth the scenic beauty. Enter on Morgan Park Road from Highway 141.
Riverside Park Trail System Spend some time in a series of trails following the banks of the Menominee River. Located in the city of Niagara, meaning “thundering waters,” these trails feature bluff views of the Menominee River valley and the wooded beauty. Located on the northern end of Niagara, you can access these walking trails from Highway 141. Take Washington Avenue east about 1/2 mile to Tyler Road. Turn left at the 4-way stop. There are three trailheads along the east side of Tyler Road with parking.
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This state park consists of over 2,800 acres on the Caldron Falls Flowage. Head off the beaten path to find the picturesque granite outcroppings, birds and animals of the area. Follow the signs from Highway 141 north of Crivitz.
Peshtigo River State Forest The state forest is comprised of various loops that provide a variety of distances. Offering extremely steep hills, breathtaking views of the river and quiet serenity except for the rush of the Peshtigo River. Follow the signs from Highway 141 north of Crivitz. Red Arrow Park Located in the City of Marinette on the shores of Green Bay, Red Arrow Park has picnic and play areas and a sand beach to complement the nature trails.
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Willow Bend Shoppes
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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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Marinette county Enjoy bird watching in Marinette County
COUNTYWIDE – Bird watching in Marinette County gives many visitors as well as residents countless hours of enjoyment as they seek out species on their “check off” list, or simply watching them at bird feeders. The chamber of commerce lists three areas that birders may want to visit. Remember to keep your distance – binoculars, spotting scopes and cameras with telephoto lenses are perfect accessories for this pursuit. Bloch Oxbow The natural area is critical habitat for several sensitive bird species. A great blue heron rookery and a large colony of bank swallows are also found here. The state-owned Bloch Oxbow is managed by the DNR and was designated a State Natural Area in 1990. Bloch Oxbow lies on a level sandy upland a few feet above the floodplain of the Peshtigo River. From the junction of U.S. Highway 41 and County Highway B in Peshtigo, go south on B 1.3 miles, then south on County Highway BB 2.8 miles to a parking area east side of the road. The best pines are east of BB. Governor Thompson State Park Wildlife, including many species of birds – both upland and wa-
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With more than 2,800 acres of woods, a family campground, picnic area on Woods Lake, and six miles of shoreline on the Caldron Falls Flowage, visitors will find an atmosphere that is perfect for solitude, reflection and recreation. Winegar Pond Observation Deck This spot is a favorite for avid birders or those just wanting to take in some natural beauty. It offers needed habitat for waterfowl and shorebirds along the bay. It’s also a great place to see birds rare to this region as they rest during migration seasons. To find the deck, take Shore Drive south; at University it becomes County Trunk BB, follow that for approximately 7 miles; take a left onto Pond Road and go approximately half a mile to the deck. There will be a sign at Pond Road.
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Don’t miss the fun at Copperfest
OCONTO – Mark your calendar for the annual Copperfest celebration in Oconto on Friday-Sunday, June 7-9 with live music every night and day. Copperfest celebrates Wisconsin’s “Copper Country” and has fun events for all ages.
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The events are staged at Copperfest/American Legion Post 74 Park, corner of Arbutus and Madison. The entertainment list is long -- Duke Otherwise, grill masters Maddog & Merrill, Cassady’s Critters, Pleasure Valley pig and duck races, UTL Wrestling, trout pond, horseshoe tournament, Artist Vendor (crafts and other vendors), car show, children games and bouncers and much more.
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The Vendor Village will be open Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm. There will be 120 artists and crafters from all over the state. The parade on Saturday, June 8 will start at 10am. The Theme is “Celebrate Our Heritage.” The parade route is from the corner of Chicago and Farnsworth to Main Street down to Park Ave and ending at Monroe and Park Avenue. Saturday’s car show is from 10am to 4pm. Awards will be given out for People’s Choice, Children’s Choice, Copperfest Committee Pick, Best of Show and more. First 50 cars registered on day of festival receive dash plaques. Live music line-up includes Subject 2 Change (Friday), Pretty Naughty, Spitfire Rodeo, Johnny Wad and Aaron Socha Livewire (Sunday).
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Save the date for Nicolet Plastics Walk/Run
MOUNTAIN – The 16th annual Nicolet Walk/Run, a 4.37-mile walk/run around scenic Maiden Lake in Mountain, will be Saturday, June 15.
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The entry fee includes a performance t-shirt. On event day, headquartered at 15618 Maiden Lake Road, registration is from 7:30-8:30am, with the Walk/Run starting at 9am. For more information or to register online, go to nicoletwalkrun.com or call 715-276-4200. Proceeds from the event will go to the area volunteer EMS units to purchase life-saving equipment and training supplies. The sponsors have donated nearly $83,400 to area emergency response departments since the event began in 2003.
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Rhubarb Fest brings back an old-fashioned picnic
SHAWANO – Take in an old fashioned family picnic by attending the 11th annual Rhubarb Fest on Saturday, June 15 at Shawano County Heritage Park, 524 N. Franklin St., Shawano. Hours are 10am to 3pm, and admission is free. A free shuttle bus will run back and forth from the Washington Street parking lot.
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Sponsored by the Shawano County Historical Society, the day’s treats include rhubarb desserts, rhubarb lemonade, rhu-berry slushies, and brats with rhubarb sauce. Visitors can shop for plants provided by the Shawano Woman’s Club. There will be live music, photo stations, craft vendors and demonstration, old-time children’s games, basket raffles and more on the grounds. A 1912 fire hose wagon and exhibit will be on display. You can tour (free admission) the Society’s nine buildings, including seven museums. They include the 1871 Kast House, 1895 schoolhouse, reconstructed 1800s log cabin, 1930s limestone building, the “Oil House” (now an agricultural museum), Zachow Depot replica and a country church. An N-scale model recreation of Zachow is located in the depot’s freight room, with the buildings, roads and landscape authentic to the late 1940s.
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Mercer Bird Festival includes eagle banding trip
MERCER -- The fifth annual Mercer Bird Festival will be 7am to 1pm, Saturday, June 8, at Carow Park, on Hwy. J in Mercer. The festival, sponsored by the Mercer area Chamber of Commerce, is part of the Mercer’s Bird City Wisconsin affiliation and is open to birders and nature lovers of all levels and ages.
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Join the fun by participating in the hikes and demonstrations. Guided bird hikes with John Bates and Zach Wilson are scheduled to leave from Carow Park at 7am and 9am. There is a bird banding demonstration by Bruce Bacon at 7am, and then an eagle banding trip scheduled
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for 9am that never fails to deliver excitement. In addition to the trips, there will be community booths, vendors, food for sale, music, free bird house building for kids with the help of the Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club at 11am and a bird calling contest at noon – all at Carow Park. Get some tips before the festival by attending Birding 101 on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30pm at the Mercer Community Center. Discovery Center naturalist Annie McDonnell will cover birding basics from species identification to local birding hot spots, and birding gear. Advanced registration is recommended for Saturday’s activities, cost is $10 for hikes (kids are entered free) with the eagle banding session at $15 for all. For more information, visit MercerBirdFestival. com, call the chamber office at 715-476-2389, or e-mail info@mercercc.com
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Lupine Junefest Bike Tour offers five ride options
MERCER – The Mercer Area of Commerce welcomes riders to its 13th annual Lupine Junefest Bike Tour on Saturday, June 8 at Carow Park, on Hwy. J, in Mercer.
The bike tours include 10-, 28-, and 50-mile road rides as well as a “pick your own distance” ride. The routes will take bicyclists on paved roads and trails, along lakes and rivers, and among the beautiful lupine flowers. All four tours will begin and end at Carow Park. Day of registration starts at 6:30am, with a group start at 8am. Early registration fee of $35 includes a t-shirt, goodie bag, snacks and a lunch ticket. Day-of-registration is $40.
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The event celebrates the blossoming lupines and the beginning of summer. It features four different bike tours, a bird festival, educational booths and demonstrations from 8am to 1pm at Carow Park.
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Northern Roundup Car Show includes minibike races, sock hop
ANTIGO – If you’re looking for a vintage car show weekend, Northern Roundup Car Show is a one-of-a-kind hotrod event with something for every type of vintage enthusiast.
The fifth annual vintage weekend includes not only classic cars and trucks but also vintage camping, music, mini-bike races, flame throwers, 1950’s style pinup contest, vendors, car cruise and much more. New for 2019 is a sock hop in the pavilion Friday night with a DJ spinning all the classics. Dress in your best 50’s style and bring your dancing feet. For more information, visit northernroundup.com.
It will be held on the MC Festival Grounds in Gleason on June 28 & 29. Qualifying show vehicles will include Pre-1975 cars and motorcycles and Pe-1979 trucks.
Your choice: open road or open trail
We found two June events for those who love the feel of the wind brushing their cheeks and maybe a bug or two in the teeth. Both fun events are worthy fundraisers for non-profit organizations.
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ANTIGO -- The second annual “Never Forgotten Honor Flight” motorcycle ride will be Saturday, June 22. Registration is from 8-10am at Not Bob’s Bar in Antigo. Kickstands go up at 10am as they plan to travel to King to visit servicemen and women at the Wisconsin Veterans Home. There will be 50-50 raffles, silent auction and a big money raffle. The ride returns to Not Bob’s for live music provided by Central Wisconsin’s premier rock & blues band, “Bobby Blues Tortured Soul,” playing from 8pm to midnight. For more information call 715-623-2388. PARRISH – The 10th annual ATV/UTV Rally will be Saturday, June 29 with headquarters at Fisher’s Bar. It’s a benefit for the Parrish Highlanders and Pel-Cho Mudd Nutz ATV/UTV clubs for trail maintenance and development. Activities will start at 10am. Cash raffle drawing will be at 6pm. There will be demo rides, meat raffles and gift raffles throughout the day. For more information call 715-873-4561. Fisher’s Bar is located at N11209 State Highway 17, Gleason.
Langlade county A trip on the Wolf River is one to remember
WHITE LAKE -- Rafting, tubing, kayaking or canoeing the famed Wolf River in eastern Langlade County is a gift of adventure and fun that everyone should experience at least once each summer. The Wolf drops 430 feet over a course of 28 miles making it one of the fastest flowing rivers in the Midwest. Created by the Ice Age glaciers, the shorelines of this pristine river are protected from development and rafters will experience a natural paradise. A bonus sighting of deer, black bear, raccoon, otters and fox is always a possibility. Spring and early summer on the Wolf means the best whitewater rafting in the Midwest. Users will encounter Class II and Class III rapids. Whether by raft, canoe or kayak you need to have excellent river skills, good health,
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and an ability to read the water. Wet suits, helmets and life vests are either required or suggested.
But come summer, the lower water level opens the river to everyone. The water is 2-3 feet deep generally. Swim suits, long sleeve shirts to prevent sunburn and tennis or rafting shoes for wading the gravel portions are recommended, but dress for the weather. Several knowledgeable whitewater rafting outfitters in the area rent rafts, canoes, and kayaks as well as life jackets and paddles and will provide transportation back to your launch site or vehicle. Not allowed on the river are glass bottles and beverage cans, as well as plastic and paper wraps. Camping is also prohibited along the river. The rafting vendors open May 1 and continue operations to Sept. 30 with varying fees depending on length of trip. When its time for food and drink, you can select from casual to fine dining with several taverns and restaurants in the area. Unique and traditional gift shops will round out your shopping experience. For more information on outfitters, lodging and dining, visit wolfriverterrority.com.
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Music to our ears
TOMAHAWK – The lineup for Tomahawk’s 12th annual summer Music on the River (MOR) summer concert series includes six free concerts at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Tomahawk. The series is scheduled to begin June 19. Weekly concerts take place on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm. Concert attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, picnic suppers, coolers, family, neighbors and friends. SARA Park’s indoor arena will be used in the event of rain.
Dairy breakfast and more at Merrill
MERRILL -- The Lincoln County June Dairy Month Breakfast will be held at the MARC, 1100 MARC Drive, Merrill on Sunday, June 9. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and the Lincoln County Farm Bureau Dairy Promotion Committee are the sponsors.
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Breakfast will be served from 8am until noon. The menu includes Dad’s Belgian Waffles with toppings and maple syrup,
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June 19: Rhythm Kings June 26: Tallymore July 3: Hip Pocket July 10: Live at Nine July 17: Copper Box July 24 (last show): The Jimmy’s For additional information contact Cathy Meyer at 715-4537508. To receive the latest news and concert updates, like facebook.com/TomahawkMusicOnTheRiver.
cheesy scrambled eggs, sausage links and locally produced cheese curds. Children five years and under eat free. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, “Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters” petting zoo, music by Concertina AJ, Andrew Grawien, and the Gang, activity area, farm machinery display, Lincoln County Farm Bureau’s Ag Producer Expo and a photo booth by Vick’s Pix. Also, this year is a bus tour of a dairy farm (small fee for the bus).
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Gleason Heritage Days to feature mud bog races
GLEASON – The community of Gleason will pack a lot of fun – and mud – in the Gleason Lions Heritage Days on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 & 16. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available both days, with Sunday’s pancake breakfast also on the day’s menu. The mud bogs will come alive beginning at noon Saturday at Gleason Lion’s Park, N5179 Bradley Street. The 4x4 trucks will attempt to churn through a 300-foot mud pit. Time and distance will determine the winners. Sunday brings the truck and tractor pull beginning at noon. The pancake breakfast begins serving at 7am.
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TOMAHAWK – This summer, take the family to Kwahamot Park in Tomahawk where the Kwahamot Water Ski Club performs each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The skiing take place on the broad expanse of the Wisconsin River. The club’s name may appear to have Native American roots, but the explanation is far simpler – it’s “Tomahawk” spelled backwards! Show times are at 7:30pm at the beginning of the season. At the end of June show times changes to 8pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed by these energetic performers. The club is a Division 2 participant of the Wisconsin Water Ski Federation. In addition to their regular shows, they put the “Old Timers” alumni show July 3, featuring many former professional skiers. Fireworks follow the July 4th show. They put on a Shriner’s Benefit Show late in July and host the Mike Seipel Figure-8 Barefoot Challenge, their annual tournament, at a later date. Shows are presented at Kwahamot Park, off the North Fourth Street bridge, and across from Memorial Park. The club runs a fully stocked concession stand. There are bleachers or bring a lawn chair.
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2019 Summer Calendar June 7-9 Lincoln County Pro Rodeo June 15
Gleason Heritage Days/Mud Bog Race
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Merrill City Band Concerts (every Wed)
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Tractor Pull
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Kids from Wisconsin
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Gazebo Nights Concerts (every Thurs)
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5th Annual Lobsterfest
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2nd Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon
Aug 10
2nd Annual ChalkFest
Aug 14-18 Lincoln County Fair
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River Bend Trail Pig Roast
Over 6000 acres of city parkland
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Register a team for Dragon Boat Festival
MINOCQUA -- Teams will fill dragon boats, music will fill the park and people of all ages will have a great time at the fourth annual Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Torpy Park in Minocqua. Gather 16-20 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 $42.85 per person for a team of 21). 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.
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Minocqua Antique & Classic Boat Show
Love of these finely crafted boats never fades MINOCQUA – The 27th annual Minocqua Antique & Classic Boat Show will return to the magnificent Minocqua Chain of Lakes the weekend of June 21-23.
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Headquarters will again be The Boathouse, on the Island of Minocqua. While show hours are Saturday and Sunday, sufficient numbers of these classic and antique beauties will be around Friday night for a boat parade shortly before the Min Aqua Bats waterski show at 6:45pm.
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Show hours are 10am to 7pm Saturday and 10am to 1pm Sunday. Presentation of plaques to show winners will take place at noon Sunday. In addition to on-water craft, there will be a few wooden boats and canoes, as well as a couple “woodie” cars on the grounds of The Boathouse and nearby Redman Realty. Food and beverages will be available. Proceeds from the show will benefit local charitable organizations. The event attracts not only a large number of boats (usually in excess of 40), but also spectators. The visitors can mingle with boat owners/captains as they walk the piers of The Boathouse. At certain times, the boat owners are asked to start the boat engines so all can hear the deep, even mellow, rumble of the big motors. The boat owners will be touring the chain throughout the weekend. Due to liability concerns, however, they cannot give rides to outside parties.
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Snowshoe Baseball is a big hit at Lake Tomahawk
LAKE TOMAHAWK – If you’re looking for something fun for out-of-town guests to attend, consider a trip to Lake Tomahawk to take in one of the “Snowshoe Baseball” games played Monday nights during the summer. Games begin at 7:30pm with the 2018 starting contest June 18 and concluding Aug. 27 with the annual benefit game for Lakeland Food Pantry. The July 4 game will again feature the Chicago All-Star team. The stands provide one of the finest viewing sites for the town‘s fireworks, which follow the holiday contest.
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Beginning at 5:15pm the concession stand serves brats, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks and coffee. You won’t be able to resist the vast array of homemade pies to top off your pre-game meal. A popcorn stand is available, which fits right in with co-announcers Jimmy Soyck and Adam Lau singing their seventh inning rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”
The league includes the hometown Snow Hawks and several out-of-town teams. Play takes place at Snowshoe Park, located one block west of Highway 47. Players bat, pitch, run and field while wearing wooden snowshoes. The zaniness started back in 1961 when the late Ray Sloan challenged other town baseball teams to leave their cleats in the dugout and put on snowshoes as an added tourism attraction during the summer. The game is played with a large 16-inch softball, no gloves and on a field heavily layered with wood chips. But make no mistake about it, players hit the softball just as hard as in the traditional game, throw just as fast and accurate, and run (and fall) just…well, let’s just say you’ll have to see it to believe it.
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CT’s Deli a must-stop in downtown Rhinelander
RHINELANDER – CT’s Deli (CT stands for Chef Tom) is a family-owned, small town deli who has in the past four years since it’s opened, made downtown Rhinelander a destination. Paired with friendly staff, and a new Atrium for 3-season seating, it’s also a great place for an after work gathering. Deli hours are 10am-7pm Monday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday; bar hours 10am-8 pm Monday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday. CT’s Deli offers hot sandwiches from Chef Tom’s carefully prepared smoked pork butt and beef brisket. Additional temptations include Paninis, cold sandwiches, scratch-made soups and fresh salads. They have vegetarian and gluten-free options. They bring to Rhinelander a fine line of specialty Italian deli meats, artisan cheeses, small-producer balsamic vinegars and oils, and chef-inspired food, wine, and beer pairings. Ask about the party platter and take out menu. The historic building has the original copper ceiling and beautiful bar from which they serve a full line of craft beers, wine and liquor. The open kitchen allows for interaction with Chef Tom and staff. In addition, customers can enjoy the seasonal outdoor patio. Dogs are welcome there, but must be on a leash.
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CT’s Deli is located at 17 N. Brown Street. Call 715-369-8988 or visit cheftomdeli.com for more information. Stop by anytime because Chef Tom, Rhonda and the whole gang would love to see you.
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BOAT SHOW
LAKE MINOCQUA AT THE BOATHOUSE & REDMAN REALTY, MINOCQUA, WI
June 21-23, 2019
Benefiting Local Charitable Organizations
Friday, June 21
Saturday, June 22
Sunday, June 23
Boat Check, 6:45pm Boat Parade at Water Ski Show
Boat Viewing, Food & Beverages 10am-7pm
Boat Viewing 10am-1pm, Awards at Noon
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‘Paws in the Park’ puts pooch in the spotlight
MINOCQUA – Dogs will rule – not cats this time – during the annual “Paws in the Park” on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 & 16 at Torpy Park in Minocqua. We can say that because dogs for the most part love water. Cats, well, not so much. The major attraction of this fun for the family event features dogs leaping off a platform into a giant swimming pool filled to the brim with water. The event also features dog agility demonstrations, canine radar runs, a pet expo, as well as the water antics and competition sponsored by Dock Dogs of Wisconsin. The four-legged athletes will compete in three areas: Extreme vertical – known as the high jump for dogs; Big Air – long jump for dogs; and Speed Retrieve – drag race for dogs. You can register your own dog to compete in this event too! The event is free for the public to watch. They will have stadium style seating, but bring a lawn chair if you wish. Torpy Park is conveniently located in the downtown area where there is plenty of shopping and restaurants.
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‘Paws on the Run’
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Start your day that Saturday with a 5K walk/run with or without your dog(s) before the Paws in the Park event starts. It begins and ends on Lakeshore Drive in front of the Minocqua Brewery. Event check in and race day registration begins at 7am in Torpy Park. The race starts at 8am. There is an awards category for those who could not bring a dog. For registration and other details, go to blueravenpoductions.com.
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Art, classic cars, bikes and burgers
RHINELANDER – Historic Downtown Rhinelander is the place you will want to be on Saturday, June 8 because Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn, the Rhinelander Car Show and the “Bikes and Burgers” are ample reasons to load the family in the car and come visit. The 33rd annual juried art fair, sponsored by the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on the spacious grounds of the historic county courthouse and along Davenport Street. The event includes over 100 arts and crafts booths, kids activities, food and entertainment. The artists and crafters personally create all items. The Rhinelander Area Community Band will play from 10am to noon. Show hours are 9am to 3pm, and the show goes on rain or shine. The 22nd annual Second Saturday in June Car Show car show continued on page 48
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Stop by & Enjoy TJ’s Butcher Block afternoon
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“Brat Cookout” 11 am - 2 pm
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Experience the wonders of nature found throughout Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari. It is full of many unique animals that you may have never seen before. Plan a visit to the zoo and see binturong, siamang, penguin, kookaburra, DeBrazza’s, hyena, sloth, anteater, lemur, fox, flamingo, Toucan, gibbon and many more animals from all over the world. Wildwood Wildlife Park is all about providing special experiences that last a lifetime with every visit no matter your age.
OFFERING EXTRAORDINARY ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
Hand Feeding: Goat, sheep, pig, aoudad, and camel. Enjoy feeding a bottle of “bear juice” to the bears or stroll leisurely through the park, where the deer roam among you and have them eating right out of your hand. Giraffe Encounter: Get nose to nose with the tallest animals in the world during the giraffe feeding. You will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with these astonishing and fascinating giraffes.
Parakeet Encounter: Enjoy the parakeet
Amphitheater: Learn about your favorite animals during our Zoo Chats and meet the animal ambassadors. Safari Tram Ride: jump on the
tram and enjoy a narrated journey winding through the sprawling woods. Spot Zebra grazing near a spring fed pond, Watch Eland studding across an open field. Search for the camouflaged Scimitar Horned Oryx concealed in the thickets or the Wildebeest sunning on the savannah. Other animals you will encounter during the safari include: Big Horn, Dall Sheep, Emu, Addax, Nilgai, Kudu, Beisa Oryx, Arabian Oryx, Ostrich, and Nyala. There is nothing like this in the state of Wisconsin. Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari is home to over 2000 animals and acres of fun you will find a million reasons to smile. Come spend the day with us. We can’t wait to show you around.
encounter a wonderful experience for the entire family. Hear the children’s laughter and excitement as they hand-feed hundreds of brightly colored parakeets.
Petting Zoo: Touch, feel and pet an amazing array of animals including: armadillo, ferret, kangaroo, woodchuck, chinchilla, porcupine, bunnies, and skunk in the animal encounter area.
Koi and Trout Feeding:
Buy trout pellets from the feed machines and toss into the pond and see the entire surface come alive with a frenzy of trout or koi. Guests can just sit and relax in this peaceful and tranquil area.
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Open 7 days a week, May 1st - mid October
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• Hundreds of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles & Primates • Giraffe Feeding • Parakeet Feeding • Whitetail Deer Feeding • Bear Juice Feedng • Goat-Sheep-Camel-Pig Feeding • Petting Area/Animal Encounters • Trout Feeding • Koi Feeding
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continued from page 44 will likely see over 150 vehicles, with all your favorite customs and vintage cars and trucks. The street rods and much more will be on display on Baird Avenue, which is just behind the courthouse. It runs in conjunction with the art fair with the same hours. Vehicle registration starts at 7am. Several awards will be presented, including Mayor’s Choice, People’s Choice and Best of Show. To find out more about registration, visit RhinelanderCarShow.com
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Just west of the courthouse, Downtown Rhinelander, Inc. will host the third annual “Bikes and Burgers” event from 10am to 3pm. Motorcycles will line the streets of the downtown. You are invited to bring your own bike to display, and possibly win a trophy! Downtown restaurants will be grilling specialty burgers and music will be playing.
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RHINELANDER – The legendary Hodag Country Festival (HCF) on July 11-14 will present some of the brightest stars in the field of country music. Thousands of country music fans will pack the natural amphitheater for this, the 42nd annual Hodag Festival. The announced line-up for the main stage is as follows: • Thursday, July 11 – Roots & Boots, Aaron Watson, The Northern Lights, Brett Westgrove. • Friday, July 12 – Old Dominion, LOCASH, Michael Ray. • Saturday, July 13 – Lady Antebellum, Gary Allan, Shenandoah, Lindsay Ell, Brandon Lay. • Sunday, July 14 – Neal McCoy, LANCO, The Marshall Tucker Band, Terri Clark, Jack Rose. Plus, there will be a band playing in the pavilion every day starting Saturday, July 6 and a karaoke contest on Thursday, July 11. Each year, bands also vie for the title “Wisconsin State Country Band Champion.” Amenities at the festival grounds include a Jumbo-Tron screen, food and merchandize vendors (including official HCF tees)
modern flush toilets, primitive camping sites (some electric) and showers. For ticket and camping information and latest updates, visit hodag.com or call 800-762-3803 or 715-369-1300. Happy Hodag!
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Logging lore comes alive at Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows
WOODRUFF -- Weeks before the official start of summer, Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows begins preparing for the upcoming season. 2019 will mark the 35th year that Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows has been entertaining area visitors on Woodland Lake in downtown Woodruff. A spin-off of the famous Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows that began in Hayward, the Woodruff show features the same worldclass athletes in a performance that is identical to the Hayward venue. Preparing the site for the summer performances involves maintenance to guarantee the safety of performers as well as its guests. The climbing poles that rise 60 feet into the air are inspected and pads at the bottom are secured in place. “When you are climbing that pole at record speed, the last thing you want on your mind is its stability,” says Cassidy Scheer, world champion pole climber. The log dogs on which the lumberjacks stand and swing razor sharp axes in the event called the underhand chop are checked for structural safety. The specially turned cedar logs used for the logrolling and boom-run events are pulled out of storage and replaced if necessary. The gear and equipment used by the lumberjacks are also checked for safety. Steel-toed boots, leather leg chaps, climbing belts and gaffes (the spikes on the side of a climber’s shoes) need to be in tip-top shape to protect the performers. The special leather guards that are placed over a portion of saw blades to protect children as they cross-cut saw with the lumberjacks during the kids matinees are inspected and repaired if necessary.
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In addition to the lumberjack gear, the show site is prepared for the throng of summer guests that arrive with the warm weather. Bleachers, walkways and the handicap ramp are checked and the landscaping is refreshed.
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How about all that wood, the logs the lumberjacks saw and chop? Over 20 tons of aspen logs are hauled to the site throughout the summer. Logs need to be uniform in diameter and stripped of bark – the same guidelines adhered to in the Lumberjack World Championships. The first show of the season scheduled for school field trips is also open to the public. It’s this show that gets the team’s adrenalin pumped for the season. The staff is eager to entertain and display the athleticism they’ve worked hard to keep tuned during the winter months. With everything checked out, cleaned up and the staff eager to get another season underway, there is one element of the shows that cannot be controlled. That is the temperature of the water in Woodland Lake. “Logrolling and the boom-run are pretty darn cold events for us those first few shows of the season,” explains Zac Tom show manager. “That lake doesn’t really warm up until the beginning of July and no matter how good you are at those events, you’re going to end up in the water at some point.
Price Discover the past with a museum visit
Old Town Hall Museum
The old Fifield Town Hall in Fifield served as a government building from 1894 until 1967. It had been built to replace the original hall that was lost in the fire of 1893. That fire also destroyed the business district of Fifield. The large upstairs hall that held town meetings also hosted a variety of local social gatherings. The lower floor held the town government offices. Today, this unique building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It houses artifacts from the logging days of Price County from 1879 through the 1930s. Exhibits include the kitchen, a collection of households and personal items, as well as changing exhibits. A gift shop offers books about local and northern Wisconsin history and life. Their season runs from June 1 to Aug. 31 with hours Fridays and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Greenfield School, a one-room school, was moved to this site in 1998. It has been restored and serves as a repository for Price County rural school history, school artifacts, research materials and books. It is also the society’s office.
PHILLIPS – Phillips will welcome visitors to their 36th annual Czech-Slovak Community Festival set for Friday and Saturday, June 14-15. Please note this year’s festival is only two days instead of the usual three. There are no events Sunday. A Lidice memorial service with military honor guard will be Friday at 7pm at Phillips First Baptist Church. Saturday’s events will be at the Phillips High School, starting at 9am. Saturday’s events include arts & crafts vendors, live music, historical display, folk dancers, children’s activities, Czech-Slovak
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The Jump River Valley Historic Museum, a one-story brick building, is the former Catawba Town Hall, built in 1920. The museum displays a variety of town, logging displays and artifacts covering the period from 1890-1940. Permanent exhibits explore the history of lumbering in the area, farming, rural schooling, and homemaking. The museum also has on display an addressing machine from Hawkins Telephone Co., a teller cage from the Catawba State Bank, one of the first quilts made by the first homemakers group in the county, and a stage curtain from the Kennan Town Hall that advertised local businesses in the area. Hours are 10am to 3pm on the second and fourth Saturdays from June through August. The museum is open for special events and tours by appointment. Located at W9224 U.S. Highway 8 in Catawba, and handicapped accessible. For more details call 715-339-6296 or visit pricecountyhistoricalsociety.com.
cuisine, pork and sauerkraut dinner, Miss Czech-Slovak Wisconsin State Queen Pageant, and much more. Eat a kolacky with coffee or purchase a dozen or more...they have plenty! They bake over 12,000 of these tasty treats for this festival. The state’s homemade kolacky baking contest and a kolacky-eating contest take place Saturday. Enjoy free beer tasting of regional microbrews at the Meister’s Old World beer garden (Czech beer will be available in the bar) from 6:30-10pm Saturday. Did you know that it was in Czech-Slovakia that Lager and Pilsner beers originated? Even the famous Budweiser beer originated there. For younger ages and those with a hankering for an old-fashioned root beer float, the Black Cow ice cream social will be at A&W following the queen’s dinner Saturday night.
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Sharing the heritage -- Czech-Slovak Festival
For information or tour reservations, call 715-339-2415 or 762-1070. Located at the corner of W7213 Pine Street and Highway 13 in Fifield.
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Wilderness area preserved for future generations
PRESQUE ISLE – Thanks to the Nature Conservancy, nature enthusiasts can enjoy a 2,189-acre preserve in northern Wisconsin. Known as the Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area, the preserve allows only low-impact recreation such as hiking, bird watching and photography. In the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are additional recreation options. The 15 wild lakes and ponds at the preserve — with names like Upper and Lower Aimer, Knife, Battine, Bug, and Canteen — host a rich diversity of fish and other aquatic species. The surrounding forests provide habitat for many native plants and wildlife species.
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a leash from April 1 to August 1 to protect ground-nesting birds. Fall hunting for grouse and deer is allowed. Directions: From Boulder Junction, go north on Hwy. M for five miles to Hwy. B, turn left on Hwy. B and go about seven miles, turn right on East Bay Road. Travel about a half-mile to find the trailhead located on the east side of East Bay Road. A small parking area accommodates 10-15 cars.
ar June 8 Eagle River – Up North Beer Fest: June 8 St. Germain – Walk in the Woods Art Fair: June 8-9 Eagle River – Spring Classic of Champions Musky : June 14-15 Manitowish Waters – Solstice Festival: June 15 Arbor Vitae – Devil’s Elbow 5K & 10K Trail Run: June 15 Lac du Flamb eau – LakesFest: June 15 Phelps – Val ley of the Giants Musky Tourname nt: June 15 Eagle River – Pistons Fly-In, Car Sho Props and w & Radar Run: June 16 Conover – Tak e a Kid Fishing: June 20 Land O’ Lak es – Beach Party: Conserve School. June 22 Conover – Ca llie Rohr Memorial Canoe & Kayak Race: June 22-23 Eagle River – Professional Musky Tournament Trail Tournament: June 29-30 Presque Isle – Presque Isle Days: June 30 St. Germain dence Day Celebratio – Indepenn & Freedom 5K: June 30 Conover – Taste of Conover:
Carry-in access for non-motorized boat and canoe use is allowed on all waters. Catch and release fishing, with artificial lures, is allowed on Lower Aimer, Knife and Bug lakes. The remaining named and unnamed water bodies are designated for research only, and no fishing will be allowed for a 10-year period. Prohibited activities include camping, picnic fires, horseback riding, biking and other wheeled vehicles, including off road vehicles. The public may use the preserve only from sunrise to sunset. Dogs are allowed but must be on
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Vilas county Boulder Junction fishing experts offer free fishing seminars
Sunday, June 30: Best Lakes to Fish in the Boulder Junction Area by Bob’s Manitowish Guide Service at Boulder Bear Motor Lodge, 5437 Park Street. Sunday, July 7: Summer Walleye Fishing by Erv Keller’s Guide Service & Errington’s Guide Service at Boulder Junction Motor Lodge, 10432 Main Street.
BOULDER JUNCTION -- Boulder Junction fishing guides are ready to share some of their best fishing secrets with you at the free fishing seminars this season. All seminars are free. Locations change throughout the season, so check the schedule. No reservations are necessary, just come and learn!
Sunday, July 14: Musky Lore: Facts & Fiction by Last Resort Guide Service at the Boulder Junction Community Center, Hwy. M.
Sunday, June 9: Light Tackle = More Fun + More Fish by Todd Gessner Outdoors at the Boulder Junction Community Center, Hwy. M.
Sunday, Aug. 4: Musky Fishing on a Fly Rod by Bill Sherer’s Northern Adventure Fly Fishing by Bill Sherer’s Northern Adventure Fly Fishing at the Boulder Junction Community Center, Hwy. M.
Sunday, June 16: Four Guides Round Table Questions by Bob’s Manitowish Guide Service/Erv Keller Guide Service/ Marty Clauson Fishing Adventures/Errington’s Guide Service at the Boulder Junction Community Center, Hwy. M.
Sunday, Aug. 18: Local Fishing Areas and Techniques for Campers and Families by Bob’s Manitowish Guide Service at Crystal Lake Campground, 10145 County Rd. N, Boulder Junction.
Sunday, June 23: Fly Fishing 101 by Bill Sherer’s Northern Adventure Fly Fishing by Bill Sherer’s Northern Adventure Fly Fishing at the Boulder Junction Community Center, Hwy. M.
Sunday, Aug. 25: Fall Musky Fishing Techniques and Pool Demos by Erv Keller’s Guide Service & Errington’s Guide Service at Acorn Lodge, 10370 Main St., Boulder Junction.
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Sunday, July 21: Walleye/Bass Fishing in the Summer by Marty Clauson Fishing Adventures at the Sunday, July 28: Family Fishing Ideas & Techniques by Bob’s Manitowish Guide Service at the Boulder Junction Community Center, Hwy. M.
Lumberjack show highlights Presque Isle Days
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PRESQUE ISLE – June is a favorite month for many, and Presque Isle gives them another reason to love it even more with a two-day celebration. This year’s Presque Isle Days will be Saturday and Sunday, June 29 & 30. This friendly community in far northern Vilas County bills itself as “Wisconsin’s Last Wilderness.” It shares a border with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Enjoy Saturday’s Last Wilderness 5K/10K Run/Walk (untimed) and a 1K “Run Around the Pond.” Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcomed. The route starts on the historic rearing/logging ponds and heads through pine, hardwood, and river-lined back roads, which are paved or hard crushed gravel. A free “Kids Logger Run” follows for youth 12 and under. All youth runners receive a prize. Presque Isle Days t-shirts available for 5K/10K participants who register by June 8. The running events will be followed by a silent sport demo day line-up. There will be nature walks and other drop-in activities including, kayaking, SUP-ing, lake pontoon cruises, arts and craft’s “make and take”, guided bike trail ride and book sale.
Sunday’s events There will be a free lumberjack show at 12:30pm Sunday. Captivating audiences for more than 25 years, the athletes in Timberworks Lumberjack Shows square off in a sport straight out of our nation’s lumbering heritage. There will be speed carving, obstacle pole racing, axe throwing and logrolling, along with comedy and cultural history to boot. Local amateur teams will try their hand at the events at 2:30pm.
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Also Sunday are the perennial plant sale, frog races (BYO critters) at 10am, art and craft vendors, horse and buggy rides, book sale, Shantyboy Cemetery tours, live music, food and beer tent, and raffle.
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Pow-wows resume in new Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Traditional dance and storytelling performances by the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, and others, will resume in 2019 at the completely reconstructed Indian Bowl in downtown Lac du Flambeau.
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Since 1951, the historic Indian Bowl has seen countless families attend the performances there. Guests were treated to an authentic Native American experience, and took home lasting memories and a piece of living history. President Dwight Eisenhower stopped by in 1965. In a naming ceremony, the Tribe honored President Eisenhower with the Ojibwe name Giniw-Wi-Giizhig, or Golden Eagle.
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Renamed Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Living Arts and Culture Center, the facility honors heritage and tradition, and provides a first-class venue for contemporary expression of living Native culture through the arts. 2019 season The first pow-wows of 2019 will be Tuesday, June 18 and 25. The June 18 date will feature artist Paul LaRoche, founder of the award-winning group Brulé, and special guest Chris Estes. LaRoche will perform songs from Brulé and other hits. Doors open at 5:30pm; the show from 6-7pm. The Brulé concert will be followed by the pow-wow. Other pow-wow dates are July 2, 4, 9, 16, 23 & 30; Aug. 6 & 13, and Sept. 14. Gates open at 5:30pm; pre-show at 6:30pm; performances from 7-9pm. Rain dates are the following Thursdays. The July 4 date has a parade at noon; powwow at 7:30pm. Sept. 14 is also the Wild Rice Festival beginning at 10 and powwow from 2-4pm.
Vilas County Solstice Bike Festival paves the way to summer fun
MANITOWISH WATERS – Join the excitement and camaraderie during the annual Solstice Bike Festival in Manitowish Waters on Saturday, June 15. There’s also a welcome party the night before, which includes a “sunset” bike ride. Whether preparing for a weeklong tour or charity ride, training for a summer of competitive racing, or simply getting the family out for an organized ride, the Solstice Festival has perfect courses and activities to offer. The four rides on Saturday go from around 12 miles up to 100 miles. After a day in the saddle, stick around for the “Party in the Park.” The Solstice Festival celebrates the longest day of the year and is the official start to the summer bicycling season in Manitowish Waters.
Friday, June 14 There’s a 5pm welcome party at the Rest Lake Park pavilion on Friday night. You can register, pick up your swag bag, meet other riders and enjoy appetizers and drinks on the porch. Bike lights
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Saturday, June 15 7am -- Century Ride (100 miles) -- Registration and check-in opens at 6:15am at the Manitowish Waters Community Center corner of Hwy. 51 and Airport Road. 9am -- Half Century Ride (50 miles) -- Registration and checkin at the Manitowish Waters Community Center corner of Hwy. 51 and Airport Road. 10am -- Fun Ride (up to 12 miles) -- Registration and check-in at Koller Park in downtown Manitowish Waters. There are plenty of rest stops and activities along the way at the Discovery Center, Camp Jorn YMCA and North Lakeland School. 11am -- Cranberry Ride (29 miles) -- Registration and check-in at the Manitowish Waters Community Center corner of Hwy. 51 and Airport Road. After the ride drop by Koller Park for “Party in the Park” from noon to 4pm. There will be a special Saturday edition of “Music in the Park” featuring Indyclyne. Food, drinks, raffles, face painting and fun. This event is open to the public.
Native American Art & Craft Show set
LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Mark your calendar for the Native American Arts & Crafts Show and Sale on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Lake of the Torches Convention Center in downtown Lac du Flambeau. Hours are 10am to 4pm. The show will feature Lac du Flambeau artists and craftspeople. Artists will make birch bark baskets, black ash baskets, and do fish decoy carving, beadwork, leatherwork, etc. Items will also be for sale. There will be three breakout sessions with an artist speaking about their art and craft, the materials used, how it was constructed and its significance in the Ojibwe culture.
Admission to the show is free but a donation is welcomed.
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The show is in honor of the late Jerry Maulson. An accomplished artist in his own right, Maulson was a founding member of the LdF Historical and Cultural Society and had a large role in the development of the George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center.
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CHETEK – The legs will do the walking, but the taste buds get to do the fun stuff at Chetek on Monday, June 3. That’s because this pleasant resort town is hosting its annual “Taste of Chetek” from 4-7pm. If you’re looking for a sampling of food from the town and area establishments, this event is perfect for you. Moore Street will be filled with food samples from local restaurants plus beverages from local breweries.
Go back to the early days with visit to Chetek Museum
Located at 728 Second Street, the museum has exhibits and artifacts in these displays: Native American & Early Settlers, Lumber Industry & Farming, Resorts & Tourism, Local Business & Industry, Local Military, Chetek Heritage & Local Heroes. Exhibits honor and show artifacts left by the early inhabitants of this land. A collection of spear points found along the many lakes identify historic camp and trading sites that were used for hundreds of years.
Afterwards, don’t stray too far on the calendar. Chetek’s area businesses will be back on Thursday, June 20 with its “Wine Walk.” Businesses will be offering wine samples and extended hours for a fun downtown dining and shopping event. Visit all the local boutiques while sipping on your favorite wine.
Many artifacts, pictures, books and displays of the lumber industry are also displayed. A good many years ago, Chetek fishing resorts were a one-stop place for a week, a month, or a whole summer, away from the heat of the big cities to the south. The early fishing resort would today be considered a cross between a bed and breakfast (with lunch and dinner thrown in), an outdoor outfitter, and a guide service. Everything you needed was at one place. Another room displays military memorabilia, from the Civil War to the Sept. 11, 2001 attack by terrorists. There is a piece of a building beam from the World Trade Center. There is also a complete listing of Civil War veterans buried in Chetek and surrounding area cemeteries. It was researched by a Boy Scout for his Eagle project. The gift shop has for sale Chetek Boat t-shirts, hats and Chetek history books. The museum’s annual host and white elephant sale will be Saturday, June 1. Hours are 9am to 1pm.
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CHETEK -- The Chetek Area Museum is where you’ll find a fascinating history of Chetek and the surrounding area during its development and before. Museums are an option for rainy days, but always a good choice anytime.
If you like garage sales (need we say more), then you’ll want to be in Chetek the prior two days, June 1-2. Citywide garage sales begin at 8am both Saturday and Sunday, closing each day at 6pm.
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THE CHETEK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION Invites you to explore all we have to offer! Please visit our website: www.explorechetek.com
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6 lakes with over 3800 surface acres Some of the best fishing in the state Events throughout the year ATV routes and trails 68 miles of shoreline 39 resorts to meet all your needs Shopping, Dining, & parks Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski team Chetek is the perfect place to do everything or nothing at all.
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Taste of Chetek Canoes for a Cause Wine Walk Liberty Fest Brew & Rib Fest Crazy Days Lake Fest Pontoon Olympix Wine Walk Water Mania Walleyes for Chetek City Wide Garage Sale Harvest Fest Witches Brew Night Out Halloween Party
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Big Bay State Park can be reached by ferry
MADELINE ISLAND -- Families out for a day trip or a camping stay will enjoy the ferry ride to Big Bay State Park on Madeline Island with its picturesque sandstone bluffs and sea caves. Check out the Madeline Island Information Station, across from the ferry landing in Bayfield, for details on attractions, etc. on the island. The 2,350-acre park has day use picnic areas with tables, grills, water and toilets; a campground with drinking water, showers and toilets; an outdoors group camp and more than nine miles of trails, including nature trails. The half-mile long “Big Bay Boardwalk” takes you through groves of red and white pines. The park, located seven miles from La Pointe, has 60 campsites (most can be reserved). There are showers and flush toilets, but no electrical hookups. Seven are walk-in sites. Reservations and detailed site descriptions are available online or by calling 888947-2757.
The 1.5-mile sand beach is perfect for strollers, rock hunters and sun worshipers. Most people wait until late June to swim in the lake water. After mid-September the water temperature starts a downward spiral. The park is a delight for bird watchers (240 bird species have been recorded). Stop at the wildlife observation deck along the east shore of the lagoon. Families can take part in the naturalist programs offered periodically through the summer. Anglers cast for northern pike in the park’s lagoon and several species of trout can be found in the big waters. Bicycles can be rented either at Bayfield or La Pointe. Directions -- Drive off the ferry, turn right, go two blocks and turn left at gas station. Take Hwy. H (Middle Road) from La Pointe about 4 miles to Hagen Road and continue east on Hagen Road about 2 miles to the park entrance.
IRON RIVER, WI -- Check out the Makers’ Faire on Saturday, June 22 at the White Winter Winery in Iron River. Hours are noon to 5pm. Browse local artisan vendors displaying wares, including woodcarving, handmade knives and pottery. The first 100 people to RSVP them (1-800-697-2006) will get a ticket for a 2-for-1 by the glass mead and hard cider. The Jane Gang will provide music for the afternoon.
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DANBURY – Dates for the 2019 annual Yellow River Echoes at Forts Folle Avoine Historic Park near Danbury are Friday-Sunday, June 21-23 with the site open for visitors beginning at 10am each day,. Yellow River Echoes replicates the historic fur trade era, in this case the site of two competing fur trade companies. Written records show that two trading companies built nearly side-by-side trading posts near the Yellow River in the area known as “le pays du folle avoine” (land of wild oats / wild rice) in what is now Burnett County. North West Company built three buildings surrounded by a stockade or “Fort” which became known as “Forts Folle Avoine.” In existence from 1802-05 the posts were then abandoned and lost to history. Re-enactors will dwell in the Northwest and XY Co. fur trade posts and Ojibwe Indian Village, portraying voyager, clerk and Native American lifestyles. They will give primitive skills demonstrations, workshops, and competitions. Several museums, including a logging museum and a one-room schoolhouse, offer insight into other aspects of Wisconsin and Burnett County history.
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ALPHA – The Burnett County Cooperative in Alpha welcomes visitors to their annual Dairy Day held in celebration of Diary Month in Wisconsin – a leading producer in the U.S. of milk and cheese. Dairy Day will be Friday, June 14 at the co-op. Hours are 10am to 5pm. Admission is free. There will be free samples of ice cream, cheese, milk, fudge, bistro samples, wine and beer sampling and more. Local vendors include cotton candy, Janet’s Perennials, 4-H and FFA food stands, Morley’s maple syrup, mini-donuts and others. Entertainment will feature the music of Craig Bowman from 10am to 1pm, and Highway Bluegrass playing from 1-5pm. There will be a petting farm, bounce house, tractor show, pedal pull at 1pm, and other kids activities. There is also a “milk an artificial cow” opportunity. Be sure to enter the drawing for a gas grill, propane refills, bird feeder basket, and wine & cheese basket. The co-op is located at 11631 Hwy. 70, five miles east of Grantsburg. For more information, call 715-689-2468 or go online to: burnettdairy.com.
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June 1 Milltown – Dairy Breakfast: June 1 Milltown – Kids “R’ 1st Fishing Contest: June 1-2 Amery – Trail Days & FlyIn: June 7-8 Osceola – Rhubarb Days: June 8 Deer Lake – Youth Fishing Contest: June 8 Luck – FFA Alumni Truck/ Tractor Pull: June 9 St. Croix Falls – City of Trails Festival: June 14-16 Clayton – Cheese Days: June 14-16 Frederic – Family Days:” June 15-16 St. Croix Falls -- Cars, Music and Food Fest: June 15 Amery – Woman’s Club Art Fair: June 16 Frederic – Classic Car Show & Parade: June 21-23 Milltown – Fisherman’s Party: June 22 Amery – Triathlon: June 28-30 Clear Lake – Heritage Days:
Kennedy Environmental Area holds fishing, picnic possibilities
BALSAM LAKE – Looking for a scenic area for a picnic of someplace to drop a line? Consider the D.D. Kennedy Environmental Area/County Park -- a 106-acre preserve along the Balsam Branch that flows through Polk County. Visitors will find a dam, millpond and well-maintained trails. The preserve is listed as a stop on the Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail. The prairie habitat features native grasses and wild-
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Warm up to summer with a visit to a festival
Come to Polk County and discover the fun and food at any number of festivals this summer. Here’s a look at some in June. Be sure to heeck out the calendar of events for more celebrations for the family to enjoy. Polk County Dairy Breakfast Enjoy an authentic Wisconsin dairy breakfast, including pancakes with pure maple syrup and scrambled eggs at the Milltown Community Center from 8-11am June 1. There will be face painting, a petting zoo, kids activities, antique tractors, photo booth for farm selfies, craft sales, hay rides, vendor and sponsor displays, music and educational displays. Frederic Family Days The 55th annual summer festival at Frederic on June 14-16 includes sidewalk sales, softball tournaments, talent contest, parade
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flowers, which attracts a large variety of birds. Signature species include Black-throated Green and Canada Warblers, Blue-headed Vireos, and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers. Interpretive hiking trails, including 1-1/2 miles of paved trails, weave through the preserve. Fishing is allowed from the bridge and handicap accessible pier. The park features a number of amenities including two picnic areas with grills, shelter and modern bathrooms. For more information, call 715-485-9294. The preserve is located at Kennedy Mill Avenue in Balsam Lake. From St. Croix Falls travel east 8 miles on Hwy. 8, turn south on Hwy. 65 about 1.5 miles, turn east on 115th Avenue about 1.5 miles to the park. Watch for the small, brown signs. (Sunday), Lion’s Classic Car Show (Saturday), fireworks, and concessions. Clayton Cheese Days Clayton Cheese Days is set for June 14-16, with lots of activities planned over the three days of festivities. There will be a parade, queen pageant, garden tractor pull, kids pedal pull, tractor pull, demolition derby (Sunday), street dance, 5k run/walk, community-wide garage sales, food and more. Car, Music and Food Fest Events are being held at the Chateau St. Croix Winery, 1998 State Road 87, St. Croix Falls, on June 15 & 16. The car show will be on Saturday. There will be live music both Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, tour the winery with wine and local craft beer for sale. Milltown Fisherman’s Party The celebration on June 21-23 includes tournaments, food, bingo, kids events, book sale, live music, grand parade and raffle drawing on Sunday. There will be a bass fishing tournament, medallion hunt, color run/walk, law mower drag races, talent contest, and street dance.
Osceola Bluff, Cascade Falls are twin attractions in Osceola
OSCEOLA -- For thousands of years, a limestone bluff (Osceola Bluff) that overlooks the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway has been an area landmark. Chippewa Indians camped here along the “ginseng trail� that stretched from Balsam Lake in Polk County to New Richmond in St. Croix County.
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The falls was a stop for excursion steamboats in the late 1880s, according to a historical marker at the site. A set of stairs on the main road (Hwy. 35) takes you into Wilke Glen, which is the base of the falls. You can walk up and touch the water falling from up above. Follow the trail along the Osceola Creek to the St. Croix River. Bring a fishing pole and be sure to have a trout stamp on your license if you want to fish for trout in Mill Pond or upstream above Mill Pond, which is on the opposite side of the highway from Cascade Falls.
The bluff is a resting place for resident bald eagles. White-tail deer walk its trails. Hepaticas, dogtooth violets and trillium grow in profusion. Today the bluff is owned by the Village of Osceola. You can hike to the top of the bluff, which rises 300 feet above the river. The trailhead can be found behind the Cascade BP. Park on Depot Road. The trail is gated against motor vehicle traffic; walk up the hill to find the trailhead. The trail is approximately 0.7 mile in length and goes through a hardwood forest. Spectacular views of St. Croix River and downtown Osceola, especially during fall leaf colors. Another natural attraction right in downtown Osceola is Cascade Falls, created by the drop of Osceola Creek some 25 feet. During evening hours the waterfalls is bathed in alternate colors of red, blue and yellow from spotlights on the bridge.
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From Winter to summer fun on the Flambeau Hills Trail
WINTER – The Flambeau Hills Trail in the nearby Flambeau River State Forest offers Winter visitors an opportunity to get out and stretch their legs and to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area. Winding through a mixture of conifers and hardwoods, the 16mile trail crosses three bridges, provides occasional glimpses of the Flambeau River, and has a three-sided picnic shelter with a fire ring.
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The trail has varying degrees of difficulty. Challenge your skills, but stay within your abilities. The trails are un-surfaced. Trails are not designed for high-speed travel. They can become soft when wet, and may erode. Use caution in areas of loose dirt, wet leaves, and other loose material. Hikers and bicyclists will share these trails and need to use caution when encountering each other on the trail.
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Backpacking is permitted. Overnight camping is free, but a permit is required. Permits can be obtained at the Flambeau River State Forest Headquarters. Camping is not allowed within a quarter mile of the river. South Trailhead at County W: The south trailhead parking lot is on County W, 0.6 miles east of the County W bridge over the Flambeau River. North Trailhead at Snuss Blvd: The north trailhead parking lot is just off Highway 70 on Snuss Blvd, 1.3 miles east of the Highway 70 bridge over the Flambeau River.
Keep in mind Later in the year, hunting is allowed on the trail. Trail users are encouraged to wear blaze orange during the hunting seasons. Hiking/bicycling are prohibited once the trail is groomed for skiing. All motorized vehicles are prohibited. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but be sure to clean up after your dog and comply with all other pet regulations.
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Sawyer County Don’t miss a highlight of the summer – a lumberjack show HAYWARD – It was 37 years ago Fred Scheer and his brother Robert created a new form of family entertainment for northern Wisconsin visitors, a lumberjack show. The two brothers and their four sisters had spent numerous summers as kids balancing and rolling on the logs on Lake Hayward in the bay of North Wisconsin Lumber Company. Their summer fun trained them to become fierce competitors in the logrolling event (birling) of the Lumberjack World Championships (LWC) held in Hayward every July. The young Scheers expanded their activities and became skillful at the boom run and pole climbing as well as other events that were part of the LWC. In 1981 the two brothers established the original Scheers Lumberjack Show and used their lumberjack skills to entertain area tourists. More than a demonstration, the show features a competition between two lumberjack teams as they do 10 different events, logrolling, pole climbing and crosscut saw among them. Cheering the teams on gets the crowd involved in the show and a little down home humor keeps everyone chuckling.
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Square. There the show’s lumberjacks delighted small crowds and soon it became apparent the production needed more space. With encouragement from Tony Wise, the legendary Hayward promoter, Fred and Robert Scheer moved the show to its present location, Lumberjack Village. Fred is now the sole owner of Fred Scheer Lumberjack Shows and the Lumberjack Village. Training young athletes to be lumberjacks is still a fulfilling role for Fred. Through the years many lumberjacks have come, performed and moved on to other careers. Numerous world champion logrollers, pole climbers and boom-runners had their start as apprentices in Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show and the cast has always included world champion lumberjacks. A world champion log roller himself, Fred occasionally delights audiences by personally participating in a show. For all the years Scheers Lumberjack Shows has been in Hayward, it continues to draw crowds. One might say that a visit to northern Wisconsin isn’t complete without seeing a Scheer’s Lumberjack Show.
The original venue for the show in 1981 was a small dock on the shore of Lake Hayward behind what was then called Windmill
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JUNE 1 Winter Public Library Annual Comprehensive Summer Reading Program Begins • Toddlers – 12th Grade 1-2 Southern Sawyer County Sports Club Armed Forces FishFest Continues at Doc Smith Park 1 Annual Northern Tournament, 4 Wheelin’ Warriors ATV Club at the Fishtrap Cove Resort Winter • 8 am. 7-9 36th Annual Last Frontier Musky Tournament 15 & 16 Winter Greenhouse Miniature Garden Party 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Fairy garden workshop Cost is $10 plus materials • 11am both days. Refreshments and special sales. Please RSVP on the Winter Greenhouse website in advance for workshops. 15 Winter Lakes Alliance Kids Fishing Tournament Flats area on Railroad Street/Lake Winter Road 10 am - Noon 19 Winter Greenhouse Girl’s Night Out, Refreshments Activities to be announced • RSVP 24 Southern Sawyer County Sports Club Senior Day Pontoon Ride and Chicken Dinner Feed at Fishtrap Cove • 715-266-5953 • Noon 26 Winter Greenhouse Garden Club Day Only Garden Club Members
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Relive the days of rail travel
SPOONER – Ride the rails of yesterday at the annual Spooner Railroad Heritage Day on Saturday, June 15 at the Railroad Memories Museum, 424 N. Front St., Spooner. Hours are 10am to 4pm. There will be a model train show at the Spooner Elementary School, “super brat feed “in the downtown Centennial Park, Railroad Memories Museum tours, in-store specials at participating businesses and other activities. The Wisconsin Great Northern excursion trail rides will also be running out of the Trego depot. Come spend the day and learn about the rail history that made Spooner happen! In its hey-day, 18 passenger trains, 11 logging trains, 10 freight, and extra trains ran out of Spooner every day. For generations, the railroad was the heartbeat of the community and the lifeblood for the many families employed by it. The 1902 C&NW/CMO depot was once hailed as the “finest passenger depot between Duluth and Chicago on the Omaha Railroad.” It had the largest roundhouse, a grand restaurant named “The Beanery,” an express office and more. The roundhouse still stands today and is one of the few left remaining in the region.
June 1 Spooner – Family Festival: June 5 Spooner – Molly O: 7pm , Potter’s Shed. June 6 Shell Lake – Birds and Beer: Marsh & Prairie Birds: The Potter’s Shed. June 7 Spooner – Bare Bone s: 7pm, Potter’s Shed. June 8 Spooner – Tri Coun ty Dairy Breakfast: Fairgrounds. June 12 Spooner – Sean & Ian Oka moto: 7pm, Potter’s Shed. June 15 Spooner – Spooner Railroad Heritage Day: June 15 Spooner – Jazz Conc ert: Potter’s Shed. June 19 Spooner – The Roe Fam ily Singers: 7pm, Potter’s Shed. June 21 Spooner – Chicken Wire Empire: 7pm, Potter’s Shed. June 22 Spooner – Car Show: June 26 Spooner – Brave Cowboy: 7pm, Potter’s Shed. June 28-30 Minong – Minong Summer Days: June 29 Spooner – The Last Reve l: 7pm, Potter’s Shed. June 29 Shell Lake – Fur-Ever Fest: Potter’s Shed. July 4 Shell Lake – Sailing Regatta:
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SHELL LAKE -- The “Fur-Ever Fest” music festival on Saturday, June 29 is sure to delight attendees. It will take place from 1-9pm at the Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake. Music, food, beverages and fun will be provided all day long. “Those talented musicians who performed last year have all agreed to return to entertain again this year,” said an event spokesperson.
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The opportunity to win impressive raffle prizes will also add excitement to this fundraiser for Washburn County Area Humane Society. Admission will be $10 per person; children under 14 will be admitted free.
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Lake Gogebic holds a lot of fish
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. Plenty of water for fish to roam and grow. So it’s fun when you land a lunker, and even more so when you get spending money for the catch. The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a monthly fishing contest from May 15 through mid-September of this year. You must purchase a $5 contest button prior to catching the fish. Buttons are available at many local businesses.
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The chamber awards $25 in “chamber bucks” each month (which can be redeemed at chamber businesses) 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-NHoller Tavern, Root Cellar, The Timbers Resort, and West Shore Resort.
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Proceeds from the contest help lake projects that will enhance the future fishery of Lake Gogebic. They also sponsor a tagged fish contest during the fishing season. Twenty-nine fish were tagged: one $1,000 walleye, eight $500 walleyes, twenty perch, bass and pike. If a tagged fish is caught, it can be brought to any of the businesses listed above. Last year a $250 fish and a $500 fish were caught. 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 888-464-3242.
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ONTONAGON - Join the Summer Solstice Celebration June 21 at the Old Carpenter Shop/Folk School in the Porkies (a.k.a. Porcupine Mountains) as the Friends of the Porkies celebrate the Summer Solstice. Enjoy refreshments and meet new friends. Admission is free. The event will move indoors in case of rain. The folk school is located at Union Bay Campground, 107th Engineers Memorial Highway. Here’s their schedule of activities: 6-7pm (EDT) -- grill a hot dog (hot dogs, buns, condiments, veggies, chips, etc. provided by Friends), play Kubb, take part in the traditional “Making a Fresh Start” bonfire and learn about Finnish solstice history, celebrate Solstice through poetry. 7-8:30pm -- music by Laula Aika, Twin Cities performers.
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Exciting motorcycle hillclimb returns to South Range
SOUTH RANGE -- The second annual MASTERS Ojibwa Casino Motorcycle Hillclimb returns to Whealkate Bluff in South Range on Saturday, July 6. For many years during the 1970s and 1980s, this steep hill hosted a motorcycle hillclimb on the 4th of July weekend. Treist Forest Products did thousands of dollars of work on the hill, constructing roads into the site, and expanding fan and pit parking.
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Fish for a lifetime in Iron County
Fishing is one of the top family activities in Iron County, and its lakes and streams provide excellent sport fishing. Whether you prefer fishing from shore, in a boat or donning hip boots or waders for stream fishing, Iron County’s got a place for you. Twice a year Michigan allows fishing without a license for a weekend. This spring’s dates are June 8 & 9. Bag and size limits do apply. For information on Michigan fishing license, visit the Michigan DNR website. You can also pick up a license in most gas stations in the area The lakes and rivers contain a wide variety of fish. Enjoy fishing for walleye, northern pike, bass, musky, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish, black crappie, bullhead, and brook trout. Listed below you will find 12 of the popular lakes in Iron County; there are many more to explore. They will provide an excellent variety of choices for you, your family and friends to enjoy catching. Lake Michigamme: Crystal Falls – northern pike, crappie, bass, walleye. Lake Chicagon: Iron River & Crystal Falls – bass, lake trout, muskie, northern pike, walleye. Cable Lake: Amasa – bluegill, crappie, northern pike, bass, walleye.
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The event will include a class for snowmobiles to run straight up the hill. The three fastest snowmobilers will qualify for the “King of the Dirt” run and the winner of that pockets $150. They also added two motorcycle classes allowing for modified suspension. All the classes that ran last year will return, including classes for the children to run the smaller “cc” bikes. MASTERS, which is an acronym for Mid America Snow and Terrain Expert Racers, is sanctioning the motorcycle hillclimb. For racer information, including classes, registration and start time, call the MASTERS at 906-884-9101, or go to the website: mastersracing.net.
Lake Emily: Crystal Falls – bass, muskie, walleye, crappie, pike, bluegill. Golden Lake: Beechwood – lake trout, pike, crappie, bluegill. Indian Lake: Crystal Falls – bass, pike, bluegill. Ice Lake: Iron River – small mouth, largemouth bass, northern, perch, crappie Iron Lake: Beechwood – bluegill, walleye, pike, bass, crappie Lake Ottawa: Iron River – pike, bluegill, walleye, crappie, trout Paint Lake: Kenton – crappie, pike, bass, muskie Peavy Reservoir: Crystal Falls – walleye, pike, bluegill, crappie, bass Porter Lake: Amasa – bluegill, bass, pike, walleye
Blue Ribbon trout fishing
There are 5 Blue Ribbon trout streams in Iron County: the Brule River, Cooks Run, Fence River, Iron River, and Paint River. Brule River, Iron County (M-73 to M-189) Cooks Run, Iron County (US-2 to Paint River) Fence River, Iron County (Junct. with East Branch to downstream edge of Section 35, T45N, R31W – See Plat Book) Iron River, Iron County (Raft Lake (T43N, R36W, Section 12) to City of Iron River Paint River (South Branch), Iron County (Forest Road 3270 to Gibbs City
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