CENTRAL REGION

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Plover Wisconsin

Winter fun awaits you in Plover! Come view our beautiful scenery by snowmobile or snowshoe a snow covered trail. Winter is a prime time to come ice fish our waters. For more information on the area and area businesses, visit comeovertoplover.com Central Region

Portage County has hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails

COUNTYWIDE -- Wisconsin is where snowmobiling was born and continues to offer some of the best snowmobiling opportunities you are likely to find anywhere. More than 200,000 registered snowmobiles hit Wisconsin’s 25,000 miles of groomed trails each winter. The riders discover new trails, meet new friends and enjoy amenities on the trails, such as restaurants and other pitstops. Portage County has nearly 300 miles of groomed scenic snowmobile trails to ride on. While the trails may open a bit later than those further “Up North,” they are still a lot of fun when they do. The county has six snowmobile trail zones (openings and closings specific to each). The snowmobile trail hotline for trail conditions is 715-343-6277. Wisconsin requires snowmobiles riding the trails in Wisconsin to have a state trail pass. If you are a member of a club and a member of AWCS, (Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs) that trail pass will cost you $10 per year. Non-members will pay $30 per year.

Alliance of Portage County Snowmobile Clubs

Looking to meet fellow snowmobilers in Central Wisconsin? There are 10 snowmobile clubs that belong to the Alliance of Portage County Snowmobile Clubs. The Alliance promotes safety, education and safe snowmobiling. It unites clubs throughout Portage County and some of the adjoining counties. At their monthly meetings (September—May), club members from each of the 10 localized clubs share information on current local activities and events. To see a map of Portage County snowmobile trails, go to the Alliance website (portagecountysnow.com). The Town of Plover has motels, restaurants, pubs and other attractions that will make your stay enjoyable. Some lodging facilities in the county have direct access to snowmobile trails in Portage County. Most offer ample parking for trucks and trailers and you may be able to drive your snowmobile to a nearby gas station. Along your travels, or at one of the many places to stop and eat, you might encounter members of the Plover Spuds on Snow. This club doesn’t have any trails of its own to maintain. For years, the Plover area didn’t have a snowmobile club and secondly, the trails that run through Plover were already established and being maintained by neighboring clubs. Belonging to a club allows members to access different village roads to get to trails, as well as support the businesses that support them. The Spuds meet monthly to discuss snowmobiling concerns and to socialize after the meetings. Club rides are featured, as well as meeting for dinner and the Christmas party. Members take part in fundraisers. During the warmer months they golf and camp together. The Plover Spuds on Snow meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Smiley’s Bar and Grill in Plover. The meetings are open to all interested.