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Editor’s Note bo o k Grandpa’s mantra, “I had to walk two miles in snow up to my knees to get to school,” has been turned on its head: “I had to slather on SP 500 and bring a fan to the beach in the summer of 2012!” future grandpas will be saying 30 years from now. The first two weeks of July have been a warm one, to be sure. The third week of Dean S. Acheson July, as I write this, has brought normal July temps. Days are warm, even hot, but evenings are cooler; open windows vs. air conditioners. The Northwoods’ abundant lakes are busy with boaters and swimmers seeking fun and the cooling effect they afford. This issue of Action covers the months of August and September, so there’s lots to write about: county fairs, motorcycle rally in Tomahawk, Colorama celebrations stretching across the Northwoods, fishing tournaments in Hayward and Vilas County, and so forth. As soon as this issue goes to the printer, we’re taking a few days off to go boating, fishing and scuba diving. Maybe even a little rock and mineral collecting along Lake Superior and up into the U.P. We made a dent in our summer 2012 bucket list with the Hodag Country Festival in Rhinelander – a FANtastic experience as always. I have some photos of that weekend posted on my website: www.GoNorthPhotos.com. We’re looking forward to the World Championship Off-Road Races in Crandon and fall hiking in Sawyer and Bayfield counties. There’s always one more waterfall to take pictures of and a backdrop of autumn leaves adds even more beauty to them. We’ve biked Marinette County but not made their waterfalls tour, so maybe this fall will be the ticket. Enjoy your time in the Northwoods with family and friends. Our lodging friends have lots of options for you: camping, resorts, motels, cabins, hotels and B&Bs. We have expanded our magazine distribution with Action E-magazine now available, in addition to the hundreds of rack locations.

Inside this Issue Editor’s Notebook................................................................ Pg. 4 Up North Golfing.................................................................. Pg.5 Calendar of Events............................................................... Pg. 6 Chambers of Commerce & Tourism Centers....................... Pg. 8

St. Croix Rods....................................................... Inside Front Cover St. Croix Casino................................................................Back Cover Tomahawk Fall Ride Special................................ See Center Section

Region Communities Barron County................. Pg. 10 Bayfield County............... Pg. 11 Burnett County................ Pg. 16 Forest County.................. Pg. 17 Iron County..................... Pg. 20 Langlade County.............. Pg. 23 Lincoln County................. Pg. 24 Marathon County............ Pg. 28

Marinette County............ Pg. 26 Oneida County................. Pg. 29 Polk County...................... Pg.39 Price County..................... Pg.40 Sawyer County.................. Pg.42 Shawano County............... Pg.44 U.P. Michigan................... Pg. 46 Vilas County..................... Pg. 47 Washburn County............ Pg. 54

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August

UPCOMING EVENTS THE CHAIRMAN’S BOARD Thursday, August 23, 7:30pm. A fabulous tribute to the 20th Century’s most revered pop singers starring Peter Oprisko. Sinatra, Como, Darin, Crosby, Mathis,… Adults $20, Students $10.

ROBERT MILNE, RAGTIMIST Friday, September 7, 7:00pm. Our audiences just can’t get enough of Bob, perhaps the premier ragtime and boogie woogie pianist in the world. Adults $20, Students $10.

KATIE ARMIGER TRIO Wednesday, October 3, 7:00pm. Voted the hottest country bachelorette and a voice that you will surely remember. See her here while you can! Adults $20, Students $10.

HOTEL CALIFORNIA: A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES Wednesday, October 17, 7:00pm. Listen to the sounds of one the best Southern Rock bands that ever existed. If you lived it, you’ll love it. If you didn’t, come and find out what you missed. Adults $20, Students $10.

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1-4 Tomahawk – Antique Outboard Motor & Boat Show. www.GoToTomahawk. com. Huge numbers of outboard motors, accessories spanning the early decades. SARA Park on Tomahawk’s west side. 2-4 St. Germain – Pig in the Pines Ribfest, www.piginthepines.com, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily. Great tasting pork ribs and sandwiches, live music, bounce house for kids, climbing station. 2-4 Tomahawk – Totally Tomahawk Street Sales. (800) 5692160 www.GoToTomahawk. com. Special sales throughout town. 2-5 Park Falls – Flambeau Rama. (877) 762-2703 www.parkfalls. com. Free live music, carnival, food court, games and contests, arts & crafts. 2-5 Rhinelander – Oneida County Fair. (715) 499-3002. Traditional county fair at Pioneer Park. Amusement rides, food, games, animal exhibits & shows, exhibits, raffle. 2-5 Siren – Siren Summerfest: (800) 788-3164. www.visit.siren.com. Most events Saturday, including pie & ice cream social, classic car show, softball and mini-golf tournament, chicken and rib fest. 3-5 Saxon – Iron County (WI) Fair. Carnival rides, livestock displays, live music, antique tractor pull, draft horse pulling. 3-5 Spooner – Jack Pine Savage Days. (715) 635-2168. www. jackpinesavagedays.com. Crazy Days, arts & crafts, food and refreshments, sports show, car show, 5K Savage Dash on Friday,

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4 Grandview – Firehouse 50. Bike road race, 8 a.m. Firehouse Fantasy 50 start, 10:30 a.m. Firehouse 50 start; kids games, fire and ice show, food, dance. 4 Pelican Lake – Stovewood Days. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour of buildings, antique cars and engines, live music, pig roast, bake sale, Hidden Prairie Rendezvous Club encampment. 4-5 Arbor Vitae – Fireman’s Picnic. Food and refreshments. Lawn mower racing, live music and fireworks. Car show, kids games, firemen’s water fights on Sunday. 5 Arbor Vitae – Milk Jug Regatta. Held in conjunction with Firemen’s Picnic. Participants race homemade crafts made of milk jugs, parade at 2 p.m., racing afterwards. 5 Grandview – Homecoming Picnic Weekend. www.firehouse50.org. Pancake breakfast, 15K Run 9 a.m., clothing sales tent, picnic concessions, 2 mile run; magic show variety show, raffle drawing. 5 Presque Isle – Firemen’s Picnic & Parade. (888) 835-6508. Float competition, parade starts at noon. Food, refreshments and live music. 5 Three Lakes – Firemen’s Picnic. www.threelakes.com. Music, kids games, food, raffles. All at Cy Williams Park. 7 Minocqua – Krazy Day Street Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sidewalks sales, brats & burgers, refreshments, music by Brett & Fisk noon to 3 p.m.

7 Eagle River – Northwoods Children’s Benefit. (715) 4794623 www.northwoodschildrensmuseum.com. 5:30-8 p.m. Eagle Waters Resort. Silent and live bidding on wide array of items and services. 9-12 Eagle River – Vilas County Fair. (715) 479-2057 co.vilas. wi.us/fair. Fairgrounds on Hwy. 70 W. Midway, exhibits, live music, petting zoo, juggler, kids games, judging. 9-12 Minong – Minong Summer Days. www.minongsummerdays. com. Sporting tournaments, carnival, pancake breakfast, live music, street dance, parade. 10 Amery – ArtZ Gallery’s Artist’s Reception, 5-8 p.m. 10-12 Bayfield and Sawyer Counties – CHARAC Art Tour. (715) 934-2780 www,cablehaywardarts.org. Self-guided tour of 25 homes, studios, galleries featuring 41 artists. 10-5 each day. 11 Antigo – Tater Trot www.antigotatertrot.com. 3-mile fun run and 4-milk at Antigo City Park. Post party with live band.

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11 Cameron – Classic Car show. www.barroncountymuseum. com. 10-5 p.m. Hosted by Past Reflections Car Club. At the Barron County Historical Society’s Museum, Cameron. 11 Hurley – Paavo Nurmi Marathon. www.hurleywi.com. Full marathon, half marathon and relay divisions. Marathon racers begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Upson. Friday is kid’s race, spaghetti dinner. 11 Phillips – WI Concrete Park Celebration. www.friendsoffredsmith.org. Enjoy Fred Smith’s creative art, noon to 4 p.m., Wisconsin Concrete Park, N8236 Hwy. 13 S. Various activities, live music, silent auction, concessions. 11-12 Barron – Rock & Mineral Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Barron County Fairgrounds. Displays, demonstrations, kid’s activity table, food.

12 Boulder Junction – Musky Jamboree. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Auto Show, arts and crafts. 12 Three Lakes – Art on Main. www.threelakes.com. Held at Cy Williams Park. Art and music featuring Adler & Hearne. 12 Turtle Lake – Cars & Crafts in the Park. Large car show, 8 a.m.3 p.m., craft show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., food & refreshments, raffles. 15 Antigo – Customer Appreciation Day. (715) 623-4134. Food, including sweet corn, refreshments, ice cream, live music and dancing. Downtown Antigo. 15 Lac du Flambeau – Wild Rice Fest 16-18 Wausau – State HOG Rally. www.wistatehogrally.com. Annual Hog Owners Group rally, headquarters at Wausau HarleyDavidson dealership. Food, refreshments, music. 16-19 Hayward – Sawyer County Fair. (715) 934-2721. www. sawyercountyfair.org. Smage Brothers, motocross & quad racing, Poorman’s Racing, Demo Derby – all grandstand entertainment; carnival, llama show, kids games. 17-18 Wausau – Big Bull Falls Blues Fest. Festival grounds open 5-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday. Food and refreshments on the grounds of Fern Island. 18 Gleason – Mud Bog Races. Enthusiastic racers pit machine and skills against 300-foot long mud bog at Glans Lions Club Park. Races start at noon with dance and music that evening. 18-19 Butternut – Butternut Community Fair. Judged displays, music and food, horseshow and archery tournaments. 18-19 Turtle Lake – Moon Lake Threshing Bee. Steam driven machinery, farm displays, slow tractor race, kids events, flea market, food and music at George Sollman Farm. 19 Antigo – Badgerland Car Show & Swap Meet. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classic and custom vehicles, snowmobiles, food, crafts, music & model car contests. Langlade County Fairgrounds.

19 Hazelhurst – Classic Car Show. Held at the Hazelhurst Town Park. Food and refreshments. Flea market both Saturday and Sunday.

19 Presque Isle – Fine Art Show. (715) 686-7946. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Center. Fine arts & fine crafts. 22-26 Phillips – Price County Fair. www.pricecountyfair.com. Carnival, 4-H shows & displays, antique displays, live entertainment, animal barns. 23-26 Iron River, WI – Bayfield Co. Fair. Grandstand entertainment – “The Hanging Escape” artist, mud racers, bull riding and Dirt Dash Summer Nationals. Carnival, animal barn, exhibits and judging. 24-25 Superior – Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival. www.lakesuperiordragons.com. Opening ceremonies Friday night; races Saturday at Baker’s Island. More than 100 teams competing. 25 St. Germain – Pig Roast & Bash. (715) 477-2205 – www. st-germain.com. Bo-Boen’s Pig Roast & Bash at Sportsmen’s Chalet, serving starting at 5:30 p.m.

31 Crandon – Off Road Race Parade. Downtown Crandon. 31-Sept. 2 Park Falls – ATV Rally. www.parkfalls.com. Scavenger hunt Friday thru Sunday; mud run Saturday at Wojcieszak’s Resort with noon start, off-road challenge Sunday at Moose Jaw Resort, noon start. 31-Sept. 2 Shell Lake – Town & Country Days. www.shelllakewi. com. Arts & crafts fair, tractor pull, live music, street dance, sporting tournaments.

September 1 Danbury – Chicken BBQ, Antique Appraisal. At the Fort. Bring your treasured heirloom for appraisal; enjoy tasty chicken BBQ. 1 Minocqua – Pig Roast. Torpy Park. Serving of sweet corn and pork sandwiches begin at 11 a.m. live entertainment. 1 Minocqua – Pride and Joy Car Show: (715) 356-5258. Corner of Hwy. 51 and J. Music, food and refreshments. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1 Park Falls – Flambeau 40: (877) 762-2703 or www.parkfalls.com. On-road bike race starting at Park Falls. 10 a.m. race start. Professional timing.

1-2 Crandon – Off Road Races. (715) 478-2222 www.CrandonoffRoad.com. Dirt track races featuring the best drivers in the nation. World champions are crowned Sunday. Camping available. 1-2 Shell Lake – Town & Country Days. Saturday events include foot races, tournaments, tractor pull; Sunday events include car and bike show, tractor pull, sailing regatta, grand parade. 8 Antigo – Ice Age Trail Hike. (715) 623-2645. Meet at the fairgrounds in Antigo, 9 a.m. Shuttle service to trailhead in Bryant. Dress for the weather, bring lunch, water. 8 Brantwood – A County Afternoon. 1-4 p.m. Knox Creek Heritage Center, W4517 W. Knox Road. Baking contest & auction, demonstrations, picnic, new exhibits, crafts, live music. 8 White Lake – Wolfman Triathlon. 3-mile Paddle, 12-mile mountain bike ride, 3-mile trail run. Race limited to 250 entrants. 8 St. Germain – Summer’s End Paddle & Run. (715) 477-2205 – www.st-germain.om. Chose either a half-marathon or 5K run/ walk and a river paddle. 13-16 Tomahawk – Fall Motorcycle Ride. Thunder parade of bikes, live music, street dances, raffle bike drawing, etc. Saturday at 5 p.m. 14 Amery – ArtZ Gallery’s Artist’s Reception, 5-8 p.m. 14-15 Eagle River – Snowmobile Reunion and Grass Drags. (715) 479-4424. Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4p.m. Eagle River Derby Track, Snowmobile grass drags & swap meet.

14-16 Cable & Hayward – Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival. (800) 533-7454 - www.cable4fum.com. Largest off-road bike race in nation. Main races on Saturday, both at 10 a.m. Other events on Sunday

15 Conover – Oktoberfest. (715) 479-4928. 5-10 p.m. at Conover community Center. Dance and music by Jim Pekol Orchestra. Okoberfest style food and beverages available. 15 Crandon – Art in the Square. (800) 334-3387 www.visitforestcounty.com. Artists and crafters with original works, food, live music, car show. 15 Phelps – Colorama Try-Athlon. Scarecrow displays at the Phelps School, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 22 Antigo – Lakes & Leaves Bike Ride. (888) 526-4523 www. AntigoChamber.com. Discover the countryside and woods of Langlade County. Food, 4 scenic SAG’ed routes. 22 Boulder Junction – Colorama Dinner 22 Cushing – River Road & 87 Ramble. Tour by bike or car the historical sites along River Road and Hwy. 87. 22 Hayward – Hayward Fall Festival. www.haywardareachamber.com. Arts & crafts, food booths, farmer’s market, live music all on Main Street, downtown Hayward. 22 Manitowish Waters – Cranberry Colorama 22 Laona – Camp 5 Fall Festival. (715) 674-3414. www.lumberjacksteamtrain.org. Ride the Steam Engine Train, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, forest tour. 22 Land O’ Lakes – Art in the Yard. Arts & crafts at Fir Tree Cottage, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 22 St. Germain – Colorama Craft Show. (715) 477-2205. www. st-germain.com. Craft show, farmer’s market, wine tasting, pumpkin painting, fall flower sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 23 Manitowish Waters – Fire Department Open House, bike raffle, food, refreshments. 27-29 Siren – Harvestfest & Taste of Siren. (715) 3498399 www.visitsiren.com. Golf scramble, arts & crafts, Taste of Siren, Scarecrow Days, car show, snowmobile show.

28 Minocqua – Street dance. Prelude to Beef-A-Rama the next day. 6-9 p.m. downtown Minocqua. 28-29 Cable – Fall Festival. (800) 533-7454 www.cable4fun.com. Pancake breakfast, wine and cheese, pig and corn roast, live entertainment, craft fair, car show, rides and games for kids. 28-29 Sayner – Colorama Weekend. Store specials Friday and Saturday. Brunch, raffles and craft show on Sunday, Sayner Community Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 29 Laona – Camp 5 Fall Festival. (715) 674-3414. www.lumberjacksteamtrain.org. Ride the Steam Engine Train, visit the petting zoo, pumpkin patch. 29 Mercer – Library Fall Celebration. (715) 476-2389 www. mercercc.com. Wine and hors d’oeurves with auctions and raffles, at Mercer Community Center. 29 Minocqua – Beef-A-Rama. Downtown Minocqua. Rump Roast Run at 9 a.m., includes 5K and 10K run/walk; craft show at Torpy Park, kids activities, live music, “Parade of Beefs” at 2:45 p.m., sandwich sales.

Ashland County

Ashland Chamber of Commerce 800-284-9484 www.ashlandchamber.com La Pointe Chamber of Commerce 715-747-2800 Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce 888-475-3386 • 715-747-2801

29 Ogema – Christmas Tree Festival. (715) 767-5989. Parade at 11 a.m., chicken BBQ at 11:15 a.m., “Run to the Peak” race at Timm’s Hill, arts & crafts, car show, Fireman’s Dance

Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 715-274-2330 • www.mellonwi.org

29 Phillips – Fall Harvest Festival. (888) 408-4800 – www.phillipswiconsin.net. Arts & crafts show, farmer’s market, food vendors, sidewalk sales, food and refreshments, 5K run/walk.

Barron County Tourism 715-537-6200 www.co.barron.wi.us

29 Tomahawk – “Hogsback” Cyclocross. (715) 966-0043. Offroad bike races with obstacles at Bradley Park, beginning 11 a.m. with the “A” races at 2 p.m. Post race party. 30 Presque Isle –Wild Game Feed & Wine. (888) 835-6508. Food served at noon at Community Center. Wine sampling, vegetable decorating contest.

October 4-8 Mercer & Hurley – Pumpkin Run ATV Rally. Poker run, food and refreshments, live music.

Barron County

Barron Chamber of Commerce 715-537-5631 www.barronchamber.com

Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce 800-317-1720 • www.chetek.net Cumberland Chamber of Commerce 715-822-3378 www.cumberland-wisconsin.com Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 1-800-523-6318 www.ricelakechamber.org Turtle Lake 800-811-0338 www.turtlelakewi.com

Bayfield County

Cable Chamber of Commerce 800-533-7454 • 715-798-3833 www.cable4Fun.com Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce 800-345-0716 • 715-372-8558 www.visitironriver.com Washburn Chamber of Commerce 715-373-5017 www.washburnchamber.com Bayfield Chamber of Commerce 800-447-4094 • www.bayfield.org

Chambers o f c o mme r c e & T o uris m C e n t e rs

Polk County

Balsam Lake Village 715-485-3424 www.balsamlakewi.com City of Amery 715-268-7486 Osceola Chamber of Commerce 800-947-0581 • 715-755-3300 www.vilas.osceola.wi.us Polk County Info Center 800-222-7655 • 715-483-1410 www.polkcountytourism.com Falls Chamber of Commerce 715-483-3580 • www.fallschamber.com

Price County Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center 715-685-9983 www.northerngreatlakescenter.org

Burnett County

Burnett County Dept. of Tourism & Information 800-788-3164 • 715-349-5999 www.burnettcounty.com Danbury Area Chamber of Commerce 715-656-3292 www.discoverdanbury.com Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce 715-463-2405 www.grantsburgchamber.com Siren Chamber of Commerce 715-349-8399 • www.visitsiren.com Webster Chamber of Commerce www.websterwisconsin.com

Douglas County

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

Forest County

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

Iron County

Iron County Development Zone Council 715-561-2922 www.ironcountywi.com Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 866-340-4334 • www.hurleywi.com Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce 715-476-2389 • www.mercercc.com

Langlade County

Community Development Corporation 715-627-6384 www.countyoftrails.com

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

Lincoln County

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

Marathon County

Wausau/Central WI Convention & Visitors Bureau 888-WI-VISIT • 715-355-8788 www.visitwausau.com

Oneida County

Hazelhurst Information Center 715-356-7350 • www.hazelhurstwi.com Lake Tomahawk Information Booth 715-277-2602 www.oniedacountywi.com/laketomahawk/ index.shtml Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce 800-446-6784 • 715-356-5266 www.minocqua.org Oneida Country Visitors Bureau 1-800-236-3006 www.oneidacounty-wi.com Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce 715-487-5222 www.pelicanlakewi.org Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce 1-800-236-4386 • 715-365-7464 www.rhinelanderchamber.com Three Lakes Information Bureau 1-800-972-6103 • 715-546-3344 www.threelakes.com

Price County Tourism Department 800-269-4505 • 715-339-4505 www.pricecountywi.net Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 877-762-2703 • 715-762-2703 www.parkfalls.com Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce 888-408-4800 • 715-339-4100 www.phillipswisconsin.net

Rusk County

Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 800-466-8759 • 715-385-2400 www.boulderjct.org Conover Chamber of Commerce 866-394-4386 • 715-479-4928 www.conover.org Eagle River Area Chamber & Visitors Center 800-359-6315 • 715-479-8575 www.eagleriver.org Lac du Flambeau Chamber of Commerce 877-588-3346 • 715-588-3346 www.lacduflambeau.org Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 800-236-3432 • 715-547-3432 www.landolakes-wi.org Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 888-626-9877 • 715-543-8488 www.manitowishwaters.org Phelps Chamber of Commerce 877-669-7077 • 715-545-3800 www.phelpscofc.org

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

Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508 • 715-686-2910 www.presqueisle.com

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

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

Sawyer County

Birchwood Area Chamber of Commerce 800-236-2252 www.birchwoodwi.com Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce 715-634-8662 www.haywardareachamber.com Hayward Lakes Visitor & Convention Bureau 800-724-2992 • 715-634-4801 www.haywardlakes.com Stone Lake Chamber of Commerce 715-865-3302 www.stonelake.com Winter Area Chamber of Commerce 800-762-7179 • 715-266-2204 www.winterwi.com

Shawano County

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

Vilas County

Vilas County Advertising & Publicity 800-236-3649 • 715-479-3649 www.vilas.org

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Sayner Star Lake Chamber of Commerce 888-722-3789 • 715-542-3789 www.sayner-starlake.org Winchester Chamber of Commerce 715-686-2232 www.winchesterwi.org

Washburn County

Birchwood Area Chamber of Commerce 800-236-2252 www.birchwoodwi.com Long Lake Chamber of Commerce 715-354-3533 Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce (715) 468-4567 www.shelllakeonline.com Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce 800-367-3306 • 715-635-2168 www.spoonerchamber.org Washburn County Tourism Association 800-367-3306 • 715-635-9696 www.washburncounty.org

Upper Peninsula

Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce 999-464-3242 www.lakegogebicarea.com

Barron c o u n t y

Rock Show is Hand-Picked Fun (RICE LAKE) – Add to your knowledge of mineralogy and the earth sciences, or to your rock collection, by attending the Northwest Wisconsin Gem and Mineral Society’s annual Rock Show at the Barron County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, Hwy. 48 North, Rice Lake on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11 and 12. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free.

There will be displays and demonstrations of different kinds of rocks, mineral, gems, fossils and artifacts, gem faceting, rock sawing and polishing and flint knapping. On display and for sale will be raw specimens as they are found in nature, agate slabs, polished specimens, finished jewelry, fossils, rock tumblers and lapidary supplies. There will be a kid’s activity table. Food will be available. Knowledgeable club members are happy to share their knowledge of rock and mineral collecting and will help identify specimens and artifacts that you bring along.

Cars, Crafts & Music to Fill Village Park

Threshing Bee Celebrates

(TURTLE LAKE) – Antique cars and trucks from the early 1900s to modern day beauties, along with craft items from a variety of artists, will be showcased at the 15th annual Cars, Crafts & Rock-n-Roll in the Turtle Lake Village Park, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 12.

(TURTLE LAKE) – The Moon Lake Threshing Bee keeps alive the art and traditions of planting, harvesting and threshing of grain forage crops, along with the domestic arts, tools, implements, machinery and instruments of pioneer days on the farm.

The first 250 registered vehicles will get dash plaques. Registration fee is $5 per car with first, second and third place trophies awarded for all 17 classes. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Spectators admitted free to the car show, which is sponsored by the Greater Turtle Lake Area Association. Held in conjunction with the car show is the craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., also under the trees in the park. More than 40 craft vendors will display their creations for home, cabin or office. A DJ will spin all your favorite tunes from the ’50s. Food and beverages will be available on the grounds. Door and raffle prizes will be awarded.

“Best little Cheese House in Wisconsin”

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Power of Yesterday’s Machines

This year’s threshing bee will be Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 & 19, again on the George Sollman’s farm, five miles south of Turtle Lake on Hwy. K. Admission is $5; kids under 12 admitted free. Parking is also free. They do request that you leave your dog home as only service dogs are allowed. On display at the 28th annual threshing bee will be dozens of antique tractors, steam engines, hay loader and balers, gas engines, snowmobiles, washing machines and antique lamp and lantern collection. There will be a flea market both days. Tour the Clayton Fire Department’s “smoke house” to learn fire safety tips. Nearly 25 fascinating demonstrations will take place both days, including an antique stone flour mill, plowing with steam engine, lath mill (used to make snow fencing), lumber planing, feed grinding and rock crushing! There will be live polka and bluegrass music, raffle, train rides for kids, and lots of food and homemade ice cream to enjoy. Company C 8th Wisconsin Volunteers will have a display and live cannon fire both days. Saturday’s events include a sanctioned pedal pull for kids and adults at 1 p.m. and a slow tractor race (the slowest tractor wins!) at 2 p.m. with a parade to follow. Sunday’s events include an antique & classic tractor pull starting at 11 a.m.

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Get your Ticket to Fall Fun, Autumn Colors (CABLE) – Come this September you’ll want a front-row seat to see Mother Nature’s display of dramatic fall colors in the Northwoods. And the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce has just the ticket for you and your family to see them. The Cable area (Cable, Drummond, Grand View and Namakagon) will be celebrating Colorama with live music, delicious food and lots of activities on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29 during the Cable Area Fall Festival. A clear crisp day is also perfect for a long walk in the woods, a game of golf on the area links, casting for a muskie, wandering the rustic roads by bike or car, or harvesting the bargains at Cable area businesses. Fall Festival activities kick off on Friday with local stores offering sidewalk specials, artisans performing workshops or demonstrations and a fall harvest bake off. The evening concludes with a corn, pig and chicken roast with live music by a local string band where you will see many guests kicking up their heels.

Saturday kicks into high gear with a pumpkin pecan pancake breakfast, craft vendors, classic car show, kids entertainment, wine and cheese tasting and a whole lot more. A giant tent in the heart of town serves as the epicenter for all things Fall Fest but there are activities happening everywhere. Look down Main Street and you will find art and craft vendors of all mediums, turn the other direction to find kids activities including inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses, and a free magic show. Highway M fills with classic car, trucks and even a few motorcycles competing for top honors in the Classic and & Truck Show. Follow your nose and fill your stomach at the food court featuring many different cuisines and even a tent featuring local restaurants’ best selling pies and dishes. The Fire Department’s chili cook-off will get your mouth watering, too! The fall colors will be at or nearing their peak, so plan extra time to tour the countryside and take in the beautiful scenery! Pick up a Fall Color Tour & Scenic Drives brochure at the chamber office, pack some snacks and hit the road. The fall color tour routes take you off the beaten path (but not too far off, the roads are all still paved!) and through the Chequamegon National Forest from north to south, and east to west around the Cable Area. You’ll discover hidden gems of the Northwoods as you explore and take in the natural beauty. Restaurants, taverns, shops and lodging accommodations dot the tours for you to stop and stretch your legs.

Off-Road Bicyclists to Conquer the Chequamegon (CABLE & HAYWARD) – Off road bicyclists from across the country and overseas will converge on Telemark Resort in Cable for the running of the historic 30th annual Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival on Sept. 14-16. A sold out field of 2,750 riders will test muscles, minds and pedal powered machines in the nation’s largest mass start point-to-point off road bicycle event.

Road in Cable at 10 a.m. Both events head crosscounty using a twisted maze of wooded trails to arrive at the Telemark Resort finish line in Cable. A children’s bicycle parade is held before the start of the racing excitement at both start lines on Saturday.

The main event of the weekend, on Saturday, Sept. 15, is the Chequamegon 40. The mass start roll out of 1,850 riders from Hayward’s Main Street at 10 a.m. is not to be missed. A select few elites will compete for the chance to be called champion, while the rest of the field is made up of citizen’s class athletes in it for the adventure and personal challenge inherent in the 40 mile off road journey. The Short & Fat, a 16-mile companion event, offers an additional 900 cyclists a shorter but challenging back woods cycling opportunity. This rolling mass of cyclists will launch from Randysek

On Sunday, Sept. 16 of the Chequamegon weekend, participants can enjoy several competitive and fun events. At 9 a.m. the Rough Stuff Poker Ride, a bicycle orienteering event will kick off the Sunday events. The Rough Stuff offers a timed competition and a fun for all poker ride division where fastest times and top poker hands win prizes. The Cable Crit-Cross features hot laps on a fast track in a cyclocross dirt circuit beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday. Rounding out the weekend, the “Sunday Funday” events are free, fat and family fun. Consisting of a bicycle toss, log pull, bicycle limbo, hill climb and more, the Funday events are a great way to wrap up the event weekend. A children’s bicycle rodeo will also be held on Sunday at Telemark Resort in Cable.

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Art Crawl to Showcase Works of 41 Artists (CABLE & HAYWARD) – The Cable Hayward ARea Arts Council (CHARAC) invites you to their first ever Art Crawl on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 10-12. The “art trail” will take you on a creative adventure through Stone Lake, Springbrook, Hayward, Seeley, Cable, Drummond, Barnes and Gordon. This unique opportunity will allow you to personally meet 41 talented artists living and working in the area, who will open their homes and studios, along with several galleries, for three days of viewing and shopping. There are 25 total stops on this selfguided tour. Some host artists are sponsoring guest artists. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The tour is free and you can visit all or some of the stops as you wish. Some of the artists will be demonstrating during the tour. Each medium will be well represented: pastels, oil, fine art photography, jewelry, pottery, metal, fabric fiber, etching, letter press printing, leather, glass, fabric, acrylic, mixed media, water color, wood carving, rustic furniture, and others. You are sure to find just the right piece of art for your home, cabin or office. Or, do your Christmas or wedding gift shopping early. Brochures containing the artist personal information and the maps of the route will be available in many art-related businesses, Chambers of Commerce and tourist information centers. For more information, contact CHARAC at (715) 934-2780 or (715) 413-0396. Or, visit www.cablehaywardarts.org.

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The Fort Introduces New Events (DANBURY) – The Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park (The Fort) will host two new events for 2012 – a chicken BBQ and antique appraisal, both Saturday, Sept. 1, from 1-4 p.m. For more details, contact The Fort at the phone number below. Also, their hearty wild rice pancake breakfast is the next morning, Sept. 2, from 8 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. If you haven’t taken in the annual Beaver Club dinner, you’re in for a treat on Oct. 13 with your attendance. More than a dinner, the Beaver Club event re-enacts the sights and sounds of the original gala banquet held in Montreal by fur trade partners celebrating their continued prosperity. Feasting, ceremony, pageantry, revelry, songs (bagpipes will pipe in each serving!) and stories are on the menu. Advance reservations a must, call (715) 866-8890 or go www.theforts.org. Forts Folle Avoine, 8500 County Road U, is located between Danbury and Webster. The historical park is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Sept. 2 and on September weekends.

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World’s Best Barefoot Skiers Descend on Crandon (CRANDON) – They come from all over the country. Some from as far away as Florida, Texas and California. Others from New Zealand and South Africa. They come in all shapes and sizes, and range in age from 7 to 67. The only thing they have in common? Their feet are tough as nails and they all have one goal. To win first place at Footstock 2012, the country’s National Championship of endurance barefooting, the weekend of Aug. 18 & 19. The two-day national championship, held on tiny Peshtigo Lake in Crandon, features over 140 barefooters who compete head to head barefoot at over 40 mph over a twisting and often choppy, mile and half figure eight course. The premise is simple – the skier who barefoots the longest wins. The competition is intense, the falls brutal, and the last man standing on Sunday is crowned the National Figure Eight Endurance Champion.

Five-time National Champion Pete Fleck of Orlando, FL is expected to return to defend his Open title. The former X-Games barefoot champ will face a rugged field of challengers for the sport’s largest first place purse ($3,000), as warmer than normal spring temperatures opened up Midwestern lakes more than a month early for training. National champions in Juniors, Womens, Seniors and Masters divisions will also be crowned. Admission is $2 per day. Saturday skiing runs from 9:20 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information go to Footstock2012.com.

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Paavo Nurmi Keeps Going Strong (UPSON & HURLEY) – The Paavo Nurmi is Wisconsin’s longest running marathon event dating back to 1969. This year’s event, marking the 44th year, kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. Paavo Nurmi is USATF certified, including a Boston Marathon qualifier. The marathon’s namesake, Paavo Nurmi, was the winner of nine Olympic gold medals, the greatest Finnish runner in that nation’s history. There are also half marathon and relay divisions (2-person & 5-person) for runners unable to meet the challenge of a full marathon as well as wheelchair and handcycle divisions. After the race, participants can feast on Mojakka (Finnish stew) along with refreshments, fruit and bread, while enjoying music. For more information, go to www.hurleywi.com.

Athletes and the public are invited to the spaghetti feed from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 at Gile. On Friday also is the kid’s race at 5 p.m., Hurley K-12 school, with two divisions: 7 and under, 8 and older. Later that night, there’s a gala torch lighting ceremony on Hurley’s famed Silver Street. On Saturday, marathon and relay runners will start at Upson beginning at 7:30 a.m. The route takes them through beautiful rolling forestland and by lakes and streams with the finish in downtown Hurley where cheering crowds await their arrival. The route is point-topoint on paved back roads until it reaches Hwy. 51. Upson is located on Hwy. 77, about 13 miles west of Hurley. The half-marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. in Gile.

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‘Pumpkin Run’ ATV Rally Marks 10th Anniversary (MERCER & HURLEY) – The 10th annual Pumpkin Run ATV Rally will be Oct. 4-7 with a number of events and trail rides planned in Iron County, which boasts the most extensive ATV trail system in Wisconsin. The first and second weeks of October is premium riding with gorgeous fall colors framing the main ATV trails and spurs in a blaze of red, yellow and orange leaves. The Hurley and Mercer Chambers jointly organize this popular event, which includes a poker run, Friday night ATV parade, mud pit, live music, swap meets, Trailside Pumpkin Bash and much more. Pre-register by Sept. 21 and receive a weekend poker run sheet, official limited edition event bandana and a free Iron County ATV map for $10. Names of pre-registrants will be entered into a raffle drawing for free lodging in Iron County and lots of other prizes. Registration fee is $12 after Sept. 21.

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Langlade County to Host Run/Walk & Bicycle Events (ANTIGO & SUMMIT LAKE) – Get out and enjoy the countryside, woods and fresh air of the Northwoods during two events billed as promoting a healthy lifestyle while having lots of fun.

Up first is the Tater Trot’s 10K, 1-Mile Fun Run and 4-Mile Walk on Saturday morning, Aug. 11 beginning and ending at Antigo City Park. The event drew more than 275 participants last year. Olympic runner Suzy Favor Hamilton will once again be at the event as a runner. The 1-mile fun run starts at 8:30 a.m., the 10K at 9 a.m. and 4-mile walk at 9:05 a.m. The four-mile walk will be a timed walk/run for the first time ever. The 10K route is USA Track & Field certified. Pre-registrants in the 10K and four-mile run/ walk are guaranteed a five-pound bag of potatoes and a shirt; others as supplies last. Split times, mile markers and water stations available. Post race party with a live band and a baked potato bar is open to all participants. Visit www.antigotatertrot. com for more details.

lakes. In reverse order, the 76-miler kicks off at 7:30 a.m., the 38-miler at 9 a.m., the 18-miler at 10:30 a.m. and the 6-miler at 11:30 a.m. The intent is to bring people back to the start/finish line, which is the Summit Lake Park pavilion, at about the same time. Helmets are required and there is SAG support and rest areas. All riders will be welcomed with coffee, orange juice and cookies at registration. A picnic lunch at the Summit Lake Park pavilion will be provided at 12:30 p.m. Pre-registered (Sept. 7) riders are guaranteed a t-shirt. You are invited to meet other riders at Friday’s reception 5-7 p.m. at The Refuge (corner of Hwys. 45 & 64) where you can register, pick up a copy of the routes and get a t-shirt. Appetizers will be provided. For more information call (888) 526-4523 or visit www.antigochamber.com.

Lakes & Leaves Bike Ride Enjoy a picturesque bicycle ride through Langlade County during a time when trees are showing off their best fall colors of reds, oranges and yellows. The 13th annual Lakes & Leaves Bike Ride will be Saturday, Sept. 22 with live music following the bike tours. The event is open to all ages, but an adult must accompany children under age 18. The non-competitive event is held rain or shine. The Antigo/Langlade Chamber of Commerce, the tour sponsor, says the well marked and scenic routes vary in length and go through hardwood forests, thick hemlocks and pass one or two

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Lincoln cou nty Mudding Popular in Gleason (GLEASON) – Nearly a hundred entries, from stock to pro mod, guarantees there will be lots of fun, high flying mud and spinning tries during the exciting Mud Bog Races set for Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Gleason Lions Club Park, Bradley Street, Gleason. During the mud bog races, trucks (about 10 classes in all) attempt to churn their way through a 300-foot long mud pit. Distance traveled and quickness determine the winners. Registration 9-11 a.m. with racing starting at about noon and ending about 6 p.m. Spectator admission is free. Food and beverages available on the grounds, however, they do not allow carry-ins. Stay for the live music and dancing that evening. The Gleason Lions Club, the race sponsor, is also hosting a horse trail ride at the park that day. The club’s points championships will be determined at the mud bog races Saturday, Sept. 8.

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Hogsback Cross Attack Returns to Tomahawk (TOMAHAWK) – The second annual Hogsback Cross Attack, a cyclocross race rising from the woods of Bradley Park in Tomahawk, will be run Saturday, Sept. 29. Racing begins at 11 a.m. with the “A” race at 2 p.m. The timed race takes its name from the “hogsback” ridge that runs through Bradley Park. For those unfamiliar with cyclocross racing, think of it as a bike race mixed with steeplechase. Riders race laps around a short course that, in Tomahawk’s case, consists of pavement, dirt, woods, steep hills and obstacles (natural and man-made) that require riders to dismount and work their way through or over before continuing the ride. The course is usually 2.5 to 3.5 km in length and can take from 30 to 75 minutes to complete. Kids generally race one lap. This family event is open to all abilities with races from kids to elite level riders. On-line registration at BikeReg.com or go to www.hogsbackcx. blogspot.com. Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. (up to 30 minutes before your ride.) A “learn to ride” clinic is open from 9-10:45 a.m. A post race party at the Stone Shelter follows until park closing at 9 p.m. For more information, call Justin Lund at (715) 966-0043. Proceeds will be used for Bradley Park trail development and maintenance. Bradley Park is off West Spirit Avenue on Tomahawk’s southwest side.

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Marinette cou nt y Peshtigo River Paddle, Historical Days on Tap (PESHTIGO) – Learn about the Peshtigo River from the water during the annual Peshtigo River Paddle, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. Explore and observe nature while canoeing or kayaking. Several canoes available for reservation or bring your own canoe or kayak. Transportation is available to shuttle participants back to the put-in point at the city boat landing. Free public program. For more information call (715) 732-7780. The trip starts at the City of Peshtigo boat landing by the municipal garage on County Road B (401 East Front St.), and ends at the County Road BB landing. Take the Peshtigo Exit by Schacht Road off of Highway 41 (north side). Go into Peshtigo and turn south onto County Road B (a.k.a. East Front Street). You will see a sign for the City of Peshtigo East Side Boat Landing and a driveway on the right. The Peshtigo Historical Days, this year on Saturday, Sept. 22, is a citywide celebration of the history of Peshtigo. The Fire Tower Walk/Run, one of the largest parades in the area, musical and other talented entertainment, lots of fun activities, and a variety of food and beverages in Badger Park make this an event you will want to attend.

The Fire Tower Walk/Run is at 8 a.m. with registration from 6:307:45 a.m. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Activities include Peshtigo Foundation bed races, horseshoe tournament, live music, craft booths, food, balloon jumping equipment and games all day.

Twin ports offer adventure, scenic beauty (MARINETTE) –Marinette County has something for every outdoor enthusiast – 12,370 acres of lakes, 623 miles of trout streams, major rivers of Menominee, Peshtigo and Pike, and flowages of the Crivitz area. Among the ports of call to make this summer are the twin cities of Marinette on the Wisconsin side and Menominee on the Michigan side. Schedule a visit to the Marinette County Historical Museum, where you will find artifacts of the trading and logging eras. Exhibits include artifacts from the Menominee Indians and a miniature logging camp, representative of the many that dotted the great Northwoods more than a century ago. Though another exhibit you will come to know the woman known as Queen Marinette, who ran a trading post along the Menominee River in the 19th Century. On display also are furniture and memorabilia from the home of Sen. Isaac Stephenson, lumber baron, politician and philanthropist. Finally, be sure to visit the Evancheck log cabin, a restored reminder of farmstead in Marinette County a century ago. The museum, on Stephenson Island, is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays and holidays, closed Mondays. Tour groups by appointment. Call (715) 732-0831 for details.

Pack a picnic lunch, take your bikes and while away some hours at the city parks in Marinette and Menominee. Red Arrow Park in Marinette has an extended beach, beautiful marshy area and nature trails, pavilion and grill area, making it one of Marinette’s most popular destinations. John Henes Park in Menominee is another good choice. The 45-acre reaction facility on Green Bay boasts 2,600 feet of water frontage. No need to pack a grill as the park has ample grills and picnic tables in addition to two shelters, pavilions, restrooms and a playground for youngsters to burn off excess energy. There is a swimming beach and the nature trails are well worth exploring. There’s also Menominee Marina Park in Menominee’s Historical Waterfront District, a 5.7-acre park with 1,100 feet of waterfront, one of the largest marinas in the U.P., boat landing, restrooms, picnic tables, park benches and playground. After lunch it’s time to get the bikes out to explore the lakeshore and the neighborhoods. The last time we visited these twin cities, we tooled around and shopped the garage sales. Nothing was purchased that didn’t fit in the mini-packs on the bikes, but it was great fun and parking was a snap!

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Marathon cou nt y Fest in Wausau, Aug. 17 & 18. Held on the unique setting of Fern Island Park, Wisconsin’s longest running blues fest includes tents featuring craft and domestic beers and festival style foods. Single and two-day tickets available at the gate. Festival grounds are open from 5-11 p.m. Friday and 1-11 p.m. Saturday. Beginning at 5 p.m., the music on Friday includes Sena Ehrhardt, Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys, and The Jimmys. Playing Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m., are The Cashbox Kings, Guitar Shorty, Sugar Blue, Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88’s, and Janiva Magness. Photo used by permission; photo by Chuck Ryan

Keeping the Blues Alive (WAUSAU) – Take in the sounds of national and regional blues artists such as the likes of Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys at the 21st annual Big Bull Falls Blues

Bring a chair or blanket and sit under the big tent or on the festival grounds; no carry-ins (ice is allowed) or pets allowed. Follow the signs from Hwy. 29 or 51 to Oak Island Park, 500 River Drive. Once there, cross the old stone bridge to Fern Island, park and enjoy the music!

Explore Ice Age Trail in Marathon County (MARATHON CO.) – There are no “Mammoth Crossing” signs on the Ice Age Trail in Marathon County, so you’re free to roam this unique trail without fear of being trampled by one of these huge creatures that inhabited this area 10,000 years ago. When completed, the Ice Age Trail will be a footpath that covers approximately 1,200 miles across the state of Wisconsin, tracing features left by the last glacier that swept over Wisconsin more than 10,000 years ago. The Green Bay Lobe of the glacier covered the eastern part of the Marathon County. The developed section of the Ice Age Trail in Marathon County is currently 35 miles long and consists of five segments. The Eau Claire Dells Segment (5 3/4-miles long) is the most popular and originates at the county park of the same name. Volunteers of the Marathon County Ice Age Trail chapter maintain the trail. The existing Ice Age Trail follows the end moraine for several miles north of Ringle in eastern Marathon County, before dipping into a previously glaciated landscape. The main feature along the Trail west of the end moraine is the scenic Eau Claire River. At the Dells of the Eau Claire, a county park protects a rushing waterfall. The bedrock here was carved by tremendous amounts of melt water from the Green Bay Lobe when it was only a couple miles

to the east. The county park contains several structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. Ringle Segment - The Ice Age Trail between 2nd Ave. near Ringle and the Village of Hatley shares the Mountain-Bay State Trail. An informational kiosk has been added to the Trail in Hatley. - The Ice Age Trail at the far north end of this segment about a quarter-mile before reaching Helf Road is closed during hunting season from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 each year. A spur trail north to Hwy. N is open and blazed in blue to bypass this trail closure. Once you reach Hwy. N, road walk east a short distance to reach the Helf Road trailhead.

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Harvest the Freshness at a Farmer’s Market (RHINELANDER & MINOCQUA) – Shopping a farmer’s market allows you to save on the weekly grocery bill, enjoy fresh produce and meats, and support local hobbyists and full-time gardeners as you socialize with friends, neighbors and other visitors to the great Northwoods of Wisconsin. Rhinelander has one of the oldest farmer’s markets around while Minocqua has the youngest. Depending on the season, garden fresh produce – ranging from onions and potatoes to corn and apples – can be found at the Hodag Farmer’s Market each Saturday from 8 a.m. through Oct. 13. You can also find dairy products, honey, baked goods and meat. The market is at the Oneida County Pioneer Park (by the Logging Museum) on S. Oneida Ave, Rhinelander. Parking is ample. Both a playground and the Pioneer Museum are in the park so bring the kids and let them have fun while you shop. Unsure what’s available when? Check their website at www.hodagfarmersmarket.com for a harvest schedule.

A number of lake chains can be found in the Northwoods including the 6,000-acre Minocqua Chain of Lakes. This stretch of water known as the “thoroughfare” connects Lake Minocqua directly with Lake Tomahawk and Mid Lake. Hundreds photo by Dean S Acheson of watercraft from PWCs to pontoon boats pass under this bridge on Thoroughfare Road during a typical summer weekend as they cruise from one lake to the next. A public boat launch with limited parking is adjacent to the bridge. Larger launches can be found in downtown Minocqua (two), another just off Hwy. 47, all on Lake Minocqua; in downtown Lake Tomahawk as well as the state park on Hwy. 47 in Lake Tomahawk, and on Kawaguesaga Lake via Dam Road.

Making its debut this year is the Minocqua Farmers Market, held every Friday through Oct. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Minocqua Park Complex on Hwy. 70 W, Minocqua. The market is held under the 9,000-square-foot pavilion in the center of the park, so don’t worry about rain ruining your trip to the market. A long list of products can be found: fruit, eggs, pork, vegetables, beef, elk, jams and jellies, chicken, cut flowers, honey, bread, crafts and chocolate, among others. Check out www.minocquafarmersmarket.com for a harvest schedule.

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Car Show, Pig Roast at Minocqua (MINOCQUA) – Favorite cars and trucks of yesterday will be on display at the annual Pride and Joy Classic Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., corner of Hwy. 51 and J in Minocqua. The event is sponsored by Northwoods Foods and TJ’s Butcher Block with proceeds benefiting Lakeland Hospice. There will be great tasting food and music. Vehicle registration is $10; first 50 vehicles receive dash plaques; Best of Show awarded. To enter your pride & joy in the show, or for more information, contact Northwoods Foods at (715) 356-5258.

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(MINOCQUA) – Mark the calendar for the sixth annual Zoo Boo at Wildwood Wildlife Park in Minocqua on Saturday, Oct. 13. It will be a fun time for kids of all ages and their parents who want to take part in a merry, not scary Halloween celebration. Hours are 1-5 p.m. and the event goes on rain or shine.

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Kids can tick-or-treat their way around the zoo with plenty of treats furnished by local businesses. Participate in games, crafts, and costume contest while meeting cool characters along the way. Be sure to stop by the Haunted Reptile House. Plus creepy animal demonstrations and festive decorations are yours to enjoy.

Tickets are $8 for ages 12 and up at the door. Advance tickets are $7. Kids 11 and under get in free with a donation of a nonperishable food item to benefit local food pantries. Advance tickets go on sale Oct. 1. All proceeds go toward Wildwood’s animal feed fund. Businesses interested in participating in Zoo Boo may contact them at (715) 356-5588 or nature@wildwoodlifepark.com.

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‘World’s Largest Penny’ is a Tribute to Imagination (WOODRUFF) -- “A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned …” but you would be hard pressed to pick up the World’s Largest Penny (WLP), located in Woodruff just a couple blocks off Main Street. WLP pays homage to a fund-raising idea that grew to huge proportions back in the early 1950s. At the time, local teacher Otto Burich was trying to illustrate a “million of something” in terms high school students could grasp. A young girl hit upon the idea of the school collecting a million pennies. From pants pockets, from behind couches and from coin jars in homes and businesses, the flow of pennies began to build. The children decided to donate whatever money they collected (eventually 1.7 million pennies or $17,000) to help construct a hospital in Woodruff, a dream of Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb of the “Angel on Snowshoes” fame. The river of pennies flowed over the banks after national wire services picked up the heart-warming story. Proceeds helped fund construction of Woodruff’s first hospital. A concrete penny was constructed in recognition of the Million Penny Parade and Dr. Kate. Dated 1953, the penny is a foot thick and over six feet tall. Made of hand-molded and shaped concrete, it weighs an impressive 17,452 pounds. Today you can see the giant penny in front of the assisted living facility One Penny Place, 923 Second Avenue, Woodruff, and a block west of Hwy. 51. Learn more about the “million penny parade” and the “Angel on Snowshoes” at the nearby Dr. Kate Museum, just a penny-throw away at 923 2nd Ave., Woodruff. The museum is open mid-June until Labor Day, Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission is free.

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The Fossils & Minerals Gallery is a one-of-a-kind collection of exceptional mineral specimens, fossils and art, such as travertine bowls and ammonite statues.

(MINOCQUA) – Popov’s is a gem in the retail world, a single family-owned business for over 55 years that provides a memorable experience. The secret to Minocqua’s store’s success, says Sue Popov-Wendler, of Popov’s, is being unique. “At Popov’s we are not only unique in our history, but also in the products we carry,” she said. “At Popov’s, you are guaranteed to find items that you have not seen before, gifts that will be treasured and quality that cannot be matched.”

Popov’s prides itself on giving customers a full service shopping experience whether they come through the doors, by telephone or e-mail, Sue said. “Regardless, we are here to serve you in a prompt, courteous manner, which will leave you happy you shopped at Popov’s.”

Popov’s is a shopping experience of 10,000 square feet that combines seven galleries under one roof: The Gift Gallery holds countless treasures and collectibles; timeless gifts that will be passed down for generations. Mommy and Me is the place to go for the perfect baby gift and fashionable accessories for every woman. Klassy Kitchen has everything you need to make your kitchen and your table distinct, elegant and functional. Santa’s Workshop, here it is Christmas all year long. Pendleton & Northwoods Bedding has blankets and bedding that will give your home comfort and distinction. The Art Gallery features numerous artists, such as Owen J. Gromme, Charles Peterson and Darrell Bush and also offers custom framing.

Here are some of the services they provide: gift wrapping, layaway, bridal and holiday registry, personal shopping assistance, gift records to ensure you never give the same gift twice, shipping anywhere in the world, gift certificates and Shop Easy Program. Popov’s also has wide range of customizable services to meet the needs of their corporate clients. If you are interested in opening a corporate account, contact Sue at swendler@popovgifts.com. Through their “Shop Easy” program, you can buy your gifts ahead of time and Popov’s will gift-wrap, add a card enclosure, and ship them for you at the appropriate time. “Many of our clients purchase all their gifts for the whole year. Imagine your friends and loved ones receiving ‘that perfect gift’ specially wrapped in our upscale specialty papers delivered directly to them on their special day,” she added. Popov’s is located at 8650 Hwy. 51 North, Minocqua. They are open the first week in May through Dec. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Contact Popov’s at (800) 937-6768, (715) 356-4575, www.popovgifts.com.

Celebrate Colorama in the Northwoods (MINOCQUA) – Minocqua’s signature celebration, Beef-A-Rama, will be Saturday, Sept. 29. During the 48th annual beef cook-off, chefs will compete for grill honors, including “Best Taste” award as well as “Best Appearance” and “Best Spirit” awards. The famous Parade of Beefs goes down Main Street at 2:45 p.m. to Torpy Park where an estimated 1,400 pounds of beef will be used to create mouth-watering sandwiches. Serving begins approximately 3 p.m. Early sandwich sales begin at noon. The Rump Roast Run, sponsored by the Lakeland Area Rotary Clubs, gets underway at 9 a.m. Saturday. Categories include 5K and 10K run/walk and a children’s one-mile fun run. Other allday activities on Saturday include a craft show at Torpy Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., kids activities, live music and merchant specials on the Island of Minocqua. (The street dance is the night before from 6:30-10:30 p.m. downtown Minocqua.) (LAKE TOMAHAWK) – Visit downtown Lake Tomahawk on Saturday, Sept. 15 for the 23rd annual Fall Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Lake Tomahawk Lioness Club.

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Osceola Celebrates Wheels & Wings

Osceola Chamber of Commerce/Main St. at (800) 947-0581.

(OSCEOLA) – “Wheels & Wings” is Osceola’s annual family event with fun activities based both on ground and in the air! This year’s 32nd annual celebration will be Saturday, Sept. 8 with a free shuttle bus service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to various events.

The Osceola Airport will also host the Fly-in with pancake breakfast and lunch served. Enjoy the helicopter rides, and the new and classic aircraft on display. The air show will be 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The day begins with the Rustic Road 5K/10K run and fun walk at the Osceola Intermediate School. Call (715) 294-2127 for details.

Other events happening in town include the craft fair, flea market and used book sale and special programs at the public library. The ArtBarn ArtExplosion Day offers hands-on activities, live music and food throughout the day. Cost is just $5 per person. The ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive.

The car show will be held at the L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport. There will be over 1,000 classic cars, trucks and motorcycles and much more. Prizes will be awarded in different categories. Spectator admission to the event is free. Those entered in the car show can race their vehicle down the runway with speeds clocked by radar; cost is $25. For more information, contact the

Straight Lake Wilderness State Park

Just three miles northeast of Luck is one of Wisconsin’s newest state park and wildlife areas, Straight Lake Wilderness State Park and Straight River Wildlife Area. The Straight River and the Ice Age Trail both run through the 12,778-acre tract. The park encompasses the 107-acre Straight Lake, three other flowages of 120 acres of water, and 850 acres of mature hardwood forest surrounded by a diverse complex of wetlands and grasslands. The nearly 100-year-old trees and rare bird species that can be found throughout the park will impress visitors. It’s located within an area known as Tension Zone, an area botanists describe as a place where plant species overlap between northern boreal forest and southern prairie woodlands. Wet a line in the springfed Straight Lake, which contains excellent populations of bass, northern pike and panfish or Boy Scout Lake. Among the interesting glacial features is the “tunnel channel,” where the Straight River was funneled underground during the glacial melts. Though open now, the tunnel channel portion is quite evident. There are also two State Natural Areas in the park. Straight Lake is about 12 miles northeast of St. Croix Falls. Take Highway 35 north through Luck or south from Frederic in Polk County. Straight Lake is about 3.5 miles east of Highway 35 via 270th Avenue. For more information call (715) 483-3747.

Travel into the past aboard the Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway. Rides depart from Osceola. Call (715) 755-3570 for reservations and more information or visit www.trainride.org.

River Road Ramble (CUSHING) – By bike or car, you can follow old Indian trails via the 2012 “River Road & 87 Ramble,” a self-guided tour that uses the River Road and Hwy. 87 loop from St. Croix Falls to the county line and back, to discover historical displays, art, food, music and community garage sales. The self-guided tour will be Saturday, Sept. 22.

Price c ou nty Sample the Harvest, Visit the Flea Market (CATAWBA, PHILLIPS & PARK FALLS) – Peak produce is here! Price County farmers, backyard gardeners and others band together each summer and into the fall to bring you the freshest produce possible. Price County has three established Farmer’s Markets where you can find a wide variety of locally grown produce at reasonable prices. Park Falls also has an on-going flea market for hours of browsing. Depending on the season and locale, you can shop for cut flowers, early bedding plants, herbs, house plants, trees and shrubs, tomatoes, pumpkins, maple syrup, honey, greens and lettuce, melons, rhubarb, berries, apples, sweet corn, canned goods, craft items and more at the farmer’s market.

ATV Rally Set for Labor Day Weekend (PARK FALLS) – Price County has embraced the growing sport of ATVing wholeheartedly with about 200 miles of trails just within the county to roam at will, and many more miles of ATV trails that connect with Price County’s trail system. With such a strong interest in the sport, local clubs, chambers of commerce and businesses ensure there are other opportunities for you and your family to enjoy.

Catawba: Saturdays, 8 a.m. until noon or sold out, mid-July into October, Catawba Farm Supply/C-Store, W9149 Hwy. 8. Phillips: Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon (also Tuesdays 3-5 p.m. during peak harvest season), beginning in June and continuing into October, corner of Maple and Avon, just north of Copps Food Center off Hwy. 13. Park Falls: Wednesdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m., early June through September, corner of Sherry Avenue and Linden Street, across from Flambeau Hospital, Highway 13 in Park Falls. There is also a flea market each Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Triangle Park, downtown Park Falls. In addition the flea market will be held on two Saturdays: Aug. 4 and Oct. 13 (the last day of the 2012 season).

Fifield Dirt Devils members invite all riders to join them Labor Day weekend for their 19th annual Mud Run & Off-Road Challenge, which runs from Friday, Aug. 31 to Sunday, Sept. 2. Activities include the following: poker run, with cash prizes, Friday-Sunday and ending at Moose Jaw Resort at 3 p.m.; mud run Saturday at Wojcieszak’s Flambeau Resort & Sportman’s Lounge, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. registration and 1 p.m. start; and the off-road challenge, with various classes and trophies, on Sunday at Moose Jaw Resort, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start. In addition to the above, there will be trail riding, music, food and refreshments. For more information, call (715) 762-2178.

Flambeau 40 Bike Race (PARK FALLS) – The Park Falls Chamber of Commerce invites novice and veteran on-road bike racers to enter their annual Flambeau 40 Bike Race, with professional timing, on Saturday, Sept. 1 The course is a 35-mile loop on paved roads on rolling hills and in some areas, scenic views of the beautiful Flambeau River. Onsite registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with the race starting at 10 a.m. Bike jerseys to the top three overall male and female finishers. Early bird registration deadline is Aug. 10, with guaranteed t-shirt and free lunch after the race. Check www.parkfalls.com or call (877) 762-2703 for more race details, including registration fees.

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(PHILLIPS) – When the scarecrows start popping up in Phillips, you know that city’s Fall Harvest Festival is just around the corner. Sponsored by the Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce, the 19th annual Fall Harvest Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the scarecrows entered in the scarecrow-decorating contest and featured at area businesses.

playing in the downtown area from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. A 5K Run/Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. at Birch Island Resort. Just a reminder about two other Phillips events: The Price County Fair takes place Aug. 22-26 and the Powered Parachute, Light Sport & Ultra-light Aircraft Fly-in will be Aug. 31-Sept. 2.

The festival is a shopper’s delight: arts and crafts sales along with sidewalk sales. Local non-profit groups will provide the food for “A Fall Taste of Phillips.” There will be other food vendors and the local farmer’s market will be open. Craisins and fresh, locally grown cranberries will be available for purchase (also featured menu items at restaurants). Cranberry cookbooks also available. The first 75 kids showing up at the Lionite/Elk Lake Park Pavilion will get free pumpkins to decorate. Start time is 11 a.m. Cinema North Theater is hosting the popular $1 family movies, show times 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Two bands will be

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Progress Days - Prentice September 1 - 2 (rain date is Monday) 715-428-2121 - vil.prentice.wi.gov. Family fun event with arts & crafts, parade, BBQ chicken, log loading contest, live music, fire truck rides, airplane rides and pig catching. 4th Annual Flambeau 40 Bike Race September 1 - Park Falls - 877-762-2703 parkfalls.com. 38 mile on-road bike race upon beautiful rolling hills along the Flambeau River. Professional timing. 33rd Annual Pike Lake Fun Day September 2 - Park Falls 715-762-3872 - tn.fifield.wi.gov Raffles, horseshoe tourney, games for all ages, music at 6:30 p.m. and FIREWORKS. 5th Annual Southern Blues BBQ & Crawdad Festival - September 2 Phillips - 715-339-3151 birchislandresortllc.com End-of-summer bash. Feast on crawdads and barbeque fixins, plus enjoy live music and lots of fun on the beautiful shores of Wilson Lake! 19th Annual Fall Harvest Festival September 29 - Phillips 888-408-4800 - phillipswisconsin.net A “Taste of Fall” with great food, music, arts & crafts and pumpkin decorating for the kids!

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Sawyer cou nty Hunt is On for Monster Muskies (HAYWARD) – More than $35,000 in prizes, including a grand door prize of a complete boating rig, is on the line for the 35th annual Fall Muskie Tournament set for Oct. 5-7 on 17 lakes in the Hayward area. What’s on your line could be a monster muskie that will thrust you in the winner’s circle at the end of this premier fishing tournament sponsored by the Hayward Lakes Chapter of Muskies, Inc. Numerous prizes will be awarded to the first 10 places, including a 25 hp and 60 hp Mercury motors. The grand door prize will be awarded to one lucky tournament entrant at the Sunday awards ceremony. The 2012 Lund 1725 Pro Guide Tiller boat comes equipped with a 60hp Mercury motor and ShoreLand’r trailer, provided by Hayward Power Sports.

Proceeds are used for numerous fish related projects in the Hayward area, including stocking, kids fishing day, scholarships, Fishing Has No Boundaries, Fishing Hall of Fame, research and other projects.

Entry fee is $80 by Sept. 24 and $80 afterwards. Anglers age 16 and under pay $25; they are eligible for all major prizes. Anglers can go to www.muskiesinc-hayward.org for full registration details. There’s a Saturday evening get-together with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and numerous raffles.

Last year, a total of 509 anglers from more than a dozen states participated in the Fall Fishing Tournament. The sponsors saw a record 79 muskies 34 inches or longer registered and released. The largest was a 51-incher that hit a black Cowgirl bait on the Chippewa Flowage.

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(HAYWARD) – The Hayward Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 22 is a tradition of homemade arts & crafts, fall produce, live music, food and drink, children’s games and much more. The retail sidewalk sales promotion starts Friday and continues through Sunday. Saturday’s events run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to the arts & crafts booths on Main and Second Streets, there will be food vendors, children’s games, face painting and a caricature artist. View all the wonderful entries in the scarecrow design contest and pumpkin-carving contest. Enjoy the “brew, brat and wine garden” and live music throughout the day by the Northwoods Strings, Sean Okamoto, and Redpath. The harvest recipe contest’s ice cream and tasting social begins at 2:30 p.m.

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Shawano cou nt y United States. More than 20,000 artifacts are spread out in each of the seven log buildings constructed like the logging camps of the late 1800s and early 1900s. They are located next to the wild and scenic Wolf River. In early times loggers used the Wolf to float logs to the mills. The museum is a reproduction and restoration of a base logging camp typical of those found in the lake states between 1860 and 1910. A bunkhouse, cook shanty, camp office, wood butcher’s shop, saw filer’s shack, blacksmith’s shop, and scoop cedar roof shed are fully furnished with the tools and equipment used in the lumber camps of northern Wisconsin. Owned by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, the museum is open May 15 through Oct. 15; hours are Mon-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and other times (weekends and other times) by appointment. Admission fee. The guided tour takes from an hour to an hour and a half to complete.

Menominee Logging Camp Museum (KESHENA) – The Menominee Logging Camp Museum near Keshena houses the largest collection of logging artifacts in the

Call (715) 799-3757 for more information. The camp is located about one mile north of Keshena, Hwy. VV just off Hwy. 47.

Wildlife Area Offers 100 Miles of Hiking Trails (NAVARINO) - Navarino Nature Center welcomes outdoor enthusiasts year round with 100 miles of hiking trails on the wildlife area. As you begin to plan your winter trips, keep in mind that 12 miles of the trails are groomed for cross-country skiing; sledding and snowshoeing are also available. The Nature Center is located on the 15,000-acre Navarino Wildlife Area encompassing parts of southern Shawano and northeast Waupaca counties. The wildlife area was once part of a glacial lakebed formed 12,000 years ago. The Nature Center and Wildlife area is listed as a Wisconsin Wildlife Viewing Area. A 2006 prairie bird survey found 34 species of birds while the forest bird survey identified 62 species of birds. Birders can focus their binoculars on a resident population of Sandhill cranes, black terns, wood ducks, mallards and yellow warbler and Western Meadowlark. Furbearers commonly seen on the wildlife area include coyote, beaver, snowshoe hare, muskrat and even a black bear on occasion. The Nature Center offers programs for the general public, including guided trail walks, Sandhill crane count, trail run, canoe trips and much more. There is a large area with open-air shelter house, fire ring, tables and playground area. The center is open Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weekend lobby hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.navarino. org or call (715) 758-6999 for additional information.

The center offers a self-guided auto tour consisting of 26 stops and a total length of 47 miles. The tour takes about two hours to complete but you can choose to do certain segments if you have limited time. The Nature Center is located seven miles south of Shawano at W5646 Lindsten Rd., Shioction. For more information, call (715) 758-6999.

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UP michiga n Sylvania Wilderness/ Recreation Area (WATERSMEET) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Sylvania Wilderness and Sylvania Recreation Area, is located near Watersmeet, Mich., and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Combined with the adjacent Recreation Area, the 18,327-acre wilderness offers an outstanding experience for those who want to camp, fish, hike, canoe, ski or enjoy the solitude of a wilderness experience. Few wilderness areas compare to Sylvania. Here you will find 34 named lakes - some with sandy beaches, others surrounded by record-sized red and white pines. This large natural area with its old growth forest and pristine lakes provides habitat for a wide range of living things. Camping is permitted at designated sites by permit only. Permits can be obtained on a walk-in basis at the Wilderness Entrance Station or can be reserved through Reserve America on line at www. Recreation.gov. Reservations can also be made by calling toll free, 1-877-444-6777. From Watersmeet, go west on U.S. 2 for 3.5 miles and turn left on GCR 535 and travel approximately 3 miles to Entrance Station of the Wilderness.

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World Muskie Tournament Series Offers Record Purse

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The World Muskie Tournament Series (WMT Series) will offer a record championship purse of $160,000 with a first place prize of $100,000 with all 21 tournaments being held throughout Wisconsin in 2012. Many of the tournament sites will be in Oneida and Vilas counties.

The Muskie Country Tournament Circuit comprises 14 one-day tournaments that are held, back-to-back, with one event on Saturday and another the following Sunday. With fields of 75 teams, anglers will compete for a $19,000 purse with the top 50-point leaders going on to the WMT Series Invitational Championship. The cost is $370 per two-angler team for each event. The last two in the 2012 MCTC schedule is: September 8 Bone Lake September 9 Wapogasset Lake

The $160,000 purse for a muskie tournament series, season ending championship, far and away will eclipse the old record of a $55,000 cash purse with a $40,000 first place prize held by the WMT Series in 2011. The Professional Muskie Angler Circuit (Pro-MAC) and the Muskie Country Tournament Circuit (MCTC) are the two largest professional muskie tournament circuits in the world, is sanctioned by, and run under the direction of the WMT Series. On Oct. 6-7, the top 50 finishing teams from each tournament series will compete for muskies fishing top prize of $100,000 (with limits being reached) at the WMT Series Invitation Championship on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes.

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The WMT Series events are open to the public: log on to www. WMTSeries.com web site or www.professionalmuskieanglercircuit.com for info and an entry form or call (715) 277-4411.

The Pro-MAC will consist of six qualifying two-day events in 2012. With a field of 125 teams, anglers will compete for a purse over $31,000 and for the chance to earn enough points for an invite to the championship. The cost for a two-angler team is $370 for each event. The 2012 Pro-MAC schedule is:

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Free Fishing Seminars Offered (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 to the public. No reservations are necessary. Seminars are held at 7 p.m. at the Boulder Junction Community Center. For more information visit www.boulderjct.org or call (715) 385-2400. Sunday, August 5 – Fishing the Back Water, presented by Dave Osborn, Little Lakes Guide Service Sunday, August 19 – Early Fall Walleye, presented by Bob’s Manitowish Guide Service Sunday, August 26 – Musky Fly Fishing, presented by Bill Sherer’s Northern Adventure Fly Fishing Sunday, September 2 – Fall Musky Fishing, presented by Smity Bait & Guide Service

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‘Northwoods Bad-Dash’ Makes Inaugural Splash (MANIOWISH WATERS) – Got a good set of legs? Lots of lungpower? A sense of adventure? This Labor Day weekend, all of the above will be needed for the inaugural Northwoods BadDash, sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Area Chamber of Commerce and the North Lakeland Discovery Center. At the core of the three days of activities will be a four-mile “Adventure Run” on Saturday, Sept. 1 with 10 obstacles, including cargo net climb, mud crawl, gravel pits, fish crib climb and more. The course will start at the Community Center, on Hwy. 51, and end at the Discovery Center. Free “Zumba in the Park” classes will be offered in Koller Town Park, Friday, 1-5 p.m., for both participants and spectators. Saturday’s races for adults begin at 9 a.m., staggered start, at the Community Center. Awards for top finishers, and related, fun categories including: best outfit, biggest team registration,

most helpful racer, etc. Kids get to try their own obstacle course on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at North Lakeland Discovery Center. Participants and spectators can enjoy a post-race tent party with live music, beer and food. Proceeds benefit the Discovery Center, chamber and Girls on the Run of the Northwoods. Contact the chamber at www.manitowishwaters.org or (715) 543-8488 for more information. On-line registration available at Active.com. Sunday is the Music in the Park event, along with raffle drawings. Race participants will get one entry into the grand prize (kayak) raffle for every $20 they spent at any local chamber member business. (Be sure to keep your receipts.) Throughout the weekend, also, the Manitowish Chamber of Commerce will be selling 50/50 cash raffle tickets. The winning tickets for both raffles will be drawn at the conclusion of Music in the Park.

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Colorama Celebrations (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) – Discover the beauty of the Northwoods during the fall and take part in the many fun activities that communities in the Northwoods have planned. Contact the chambers for additional details. (See chamber listings elsewhere in this issue for details.) Saturday, Sept. 15 Conover – Enjoy brats, kraut and potato, German beer, dessert bar, costume contest, prizes and raffles along with music by the Jim Pekol Orchestra during Oktoberfest at the Conover Community Center. Sponsored by the chamber, the event starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. Lac du Flambeau – Wild Rice Festival in downtown Lac du Flambeau from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include artists, crafters and food stands, fall produce sales, wild rice harvesting demonstrations, wild rice and Indian fry bread cooking contests, kids games.

Phelps – Join in the fun and exercise during the Phelps Chamber of Commerce’s Colorama Try-Athlon at the Phelps School. You can try all three events, or just the run. The Phelps Women’s Club will have a “scarecrow gathering” at the school from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see the scarecrows and enjoy the food and refreshments. Saturday, Sept. 22 Boulder Junction – Colorama Dinner at Camp Manito-wish sponsored by the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a meal of wild game and chicken served promptly at 6 p.m. Entertainment and door prizes. Land O’ Lakes – Art in the Yard. Arts and crafts at the Fir Tree Cottage, downtown Land O’ Lakes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday is a fall dinner at St. Albert Catholic Church hall, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Event is sponsored by the Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Then take a Colorama bicycle tour on the Wilderness Lakes Trails. St. Germain – Celebrate the autumn season and view the scarecrows decorating the St. Germain area during the 52nd annual Colorama celebration with events held in St. Germain’s Community Park, corner of Hwy. 70 and 155. Craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., pumpkin painting for the kids, farmer’s market, wine tasting, and “Mums the Word” fall flower sale. Food and refreshments. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 28-30 Sayner – Colorama Weekend, downtown Sayner 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Store specials. Brunch and craft show on Sunday at Sayner community Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Raffles every hour. Sunday, Sept. 30 Presque Isle –Presque Isle Chamber’s annual “Wild Game and Wine” held at the Community Center, food served at noon.

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Washburn Count y Canoe Routes Trace Historic Paths (BIRCHWOOD) – Take your kayak or canoe to the Birchwood area and embark on a journey on two primitive water routes once used by early Native Americans and fur traders nearly 200 years ago. Known today as the Loyhead and Sawmill Lake Primitive Canoe Routes, they provide access to some 30 lakes and offer splendid canoeing and camping opportunities. The Sawmill lake Primitive Canoe Route: This canoe route begins at the Sawmill Lake campground, 16 miles east of Spooner on Hwy. 70, 2 miles south on Hwy. B, 5 miles east on Birchwood Fire Lane. The portage trail accesses nine separate lakes, with most portages less than 100 yards. The campground has 20 primitive campsites with tables and fire rings, no electricity. The lakes along this route are relatively deep, with maximum depths of up to 40 feet. Bass and panfish are abundant, however many of these lakes are prone to winterkill. Of particular interest is the presence of Green Sunfish in the lakes.

In addition, there is the magnificent Namekagon National Scenic Riverway to explore: Namekagon National Scenic Riverway: Marked canoe routes lead you along the Yellow River in the southern part of Washburn County and the Totogatic River in the north, as well as the Namekagon National Scenic Riverway. The Namekagon River is the northern tributary of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a federally protected wild and scenic waterway stretching 250 miles through Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Namekagon flows for some 50 miles through Washburn County. The National Park Service maintains primitive campsites accessible by water only. Most of the Namekagon portion of the riverway is entirely undeveloped, offering canoeists a genuine wilderness experience. The Namekagon River offers everything from rapids for the experienced canoeist to wide, quiet flowages below the dams. Trout fishermen can meet their challenge, and anglers will fish to their heart’s content. In most places, no development has been allowed within sight of the river, providing miles of unsurpassed beauty for canoeists and hikers. In recent years, tubing has been added to the many popular river activities. Canoe and tube rentals and shuttles are available in Trego. The Namekagon District Visitor Center provides maps, field guides and information about camping and river conditions. Located on Hwy. 63 just north of Trego, the center features exhibits on local history, as well as an aquarium, slide show and children’s touch table. Call (715) 6358346 for hours.

Loyhead lake Primitive Canoe Route: This canoe route is located 7 miles north of Birchwood. The route begins at Loyhead Lake at the boat landing on the Birchwood fire lane. The portage trail accesses 7 separate lakes with most portages less than 200 yards.

Visit Town & Country Days (SHELL LAKE) – For more than three decades, Town & Country Days in Shell Lake has treated locals and visitors with parades, tractor pulls, kids games, and much more. The 2012 celebration of rural and city life is scheduled for three days, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, but most activities will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Events traditionally held Saturday in this community by the lakefront have include Fly-In/Drive-In breakfast at the Shell Lake Airport, 5K and 15K Lake Run and the Fastest Kid in Town 40-yard dash, co-ed volleyball and softball tournaments, kiddie tractor pull, mini-rod pull, Chocolate Fest, street dance.

The third annual Car & Bike Show will be Sunday from 2-6 p.m. on Shell Lake’s historic Main Street. There will be classics, hot rods, custom cars and trucks to bring back memories and to generate some appreciative “oohs” and “aahs.” The first 50 vehicles entered receive a commemorative dash plaque. Trophies and door prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Adam Lundberg at (715) 645-0632. Sunday’s activities include a tractor pull, sailing regatta, kiddie parade, grand parade and games for children.

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Northwoods

BAR AND GRILL 19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill 9067 Highway 70 West, St. Germain (715) 542-4042 www.whitetaillodge.com Homemade Pizza, Superb sandwiches including Gourmet burgers, cozy fireplace, huge TV wall, Par-3 golf course, Outdoor dining, miniature golf, gift shop. Johnny’s Bar & Grill 5225 N. Hwy. 51, Mercer (715) 476-2516 www.johnnysbarmercer.com Open 10 a.m. Serving 11 a.m. 7 days a week. Locally renowned Oriental beef sandwich, Homemade Soups, Authentic Gyros, Friday Fish Frys. WILDERNESS BAR & GRILL 715-543-8375 10237 CTY Hwy W. Winchester WI. 4 Miles off Hwy 51 Gourmet Sandwiches, Homemade Pizzas & Soups, Awesome Fish Fry, Unique Ribeyes. Open Daily, 11 a.m. Rodeo Saloon and Grill 22 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tomahawk (715) 453-0809 Full bar and full menu, including homemade pizzas, Rodeo Burger, appetizers, soups, Friday Fish Fry, video games, outdoor patio.

The Happy Snapper Bar & Grill 1315 S. Tomahawk Ave., Tomahawk (715) 453-8686 Great Food and Drinks, Friendly Staff, all-youcan-eat Friday Fish Fry; other weekly specials; outdoor seating.

MEAT MARKET T. J. Butcher Block Hwy. 51 & Cty. J, Minocqua (715) 356-5258 Fresh Prime Steaks, Fish of the Northwoods, Seafood Galore, Fresh Homemade Sausages, Brats & Jerky. Brat Fry Fridays, 11-3.

RESTAURANTS Besse’s on Clear Lake Just west of County L on Highway 8, Tomahawk (715) 453-2339 Fine dining, Great Atmosphere, Tuesday-Saturday: 5-10 p.m., Sunday Breakfast: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Chy’s Red Steer Supper Club 8230 Hwy. 51 South, Minocqua (715) 356-6332 www.chysredsteer.com Charcoal Grilled Steaks, Seafood, Specialty Dinners, Wines, Nightly Specials, Children’s Menu Book Your Private Party, Custom Menus Available. Rookery Pub Fine Dining 7 miles E of Cable on County M Cable, WI 54821 715-794-2062 www.RookeryPub.com Fresh fish specials, beef & bison steak, veggie/vegan fare, fine wine & microbrews. TripAdvisor’s #1 Rated Area Restaurant. The Vine 203 Front St., Minocqua (715) 614-5920 thevineminocqua.com Minocqua’s premier wine & beer lounge. Tapas - choose from Seared Tuna, Caprese Salad, Baked Brie and more. Original contemporary and abstract artwork.

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