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Editor’s Column What ‘Treasure’ Will You Find in the Northwoods? My adult son and I will be picking up a new hobby once the snow finally departs the Northwoods of Wisconsin where we live. A friend of his, who is a serious metal detector hobbyist, has offered to show us the ins and outs of using a metal detector and where he goes. I became more interested in metal detecting after using a rental unit last year to find metal stakes on a lot line. I had an all-toobrief, 15-minute window to scout a portion of my property before the unit had to be returned. Beep, beep, beep it went. I dug up pieces of an iron rod, old clasps for a shed, even a small strand of barb wire. Another strand is embedded deep within a white pine that stands 70 feet tall now. Nearly a century ago or so a homesteader must have kept a cow or two on the property, which is now within our village. The friend travels the U.P. with his metal detectors -- like any guy, you have to have more than one, whether firearm, dog, etc. -- principally looking for native copper. While that’s piqued my interest, I am leaning toward using the detector for coin retrieval.
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I bring this subject up because the Northwoods (Wisconsin and UP) has vast amounts of public land for all to enjoy. While the pursuits of fishing, boating, ATVing, etc., regularly grab the spotlight in this publication, many other activities are available. Bird watching, photography, mushroom searches, agate hunting and the aforementioned mineral and coin detecting are pursuits that can be enjoyed by all ages in the Northwoods. In my travels across the Northwoods, I’ve come across a number of abandoned houses, or places where a structure once stood. Coins and rings, of course, would elicit a shout, but even trinkets or old square-cut nails would be fun to find. But be aware that the feds and state DNR folks frown on using metal detectors on their public lands and certain rules must be followed, so that’s something to keep in mind. Of course, get permission before going on private property. Like others, I’m getting anxious to find what “treasures” we’ll discover in the land they call Up North. Dean Acheson | Editor
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Map & Index
NORTHEAST REGION - page 9
NORTHWEST REGION - page 35
Covering the following counties: Florence • Forest • Marinette Oconto • Menominee • Shawano
Covering the following counties: Ashland • Bayfield • Douglas • Burnett Washburn • Sawyer • Rusk • Barron Polk • St. Croix • Dunn • Chippewa
NORTHCENTRAL REGION - page 12
Covering the following counties: Iron • Vilas • Price • Oneida • Lincoln Langlade • Taylor • Marathon
U.P. MICHIGAN REGION - page 44
Covering the following counties: Gogebic • Ontonagon • Houghton • Iron Dickinson • Menominee
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Bond Falls, MI
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Waterfalls
Awaiting You This Spring
Waterfalls are captivating all year long: whether surrounded by the summer’s greenery or the fall’s fiery hues, whether shimmering with ice crystals in the winter or roaring with snowmelt and nourishing rains in the spring.
are available here while the park is open (early May through late October).
brag about, so wherever your travels throughout Northern Wisconsin and U.P. Michigan take you this season, a waterfall will be but an easy drive away. There’s a lot of ground to cover, so we recommend that you get started on your quest for falls tout de suite.
These are very popular falls—and for good reason. There are six locations from which to view these magnificent falls, which boast a total drop of approximately 50 feet. There is roadside parking available, as well as picnic tables and an accessible boardwalk. Parking also at base of the large falls. Permit required.
Bond Falls Lucky for us, this land we call Up North has many waterfalls to Haight Township, Michigan
While exploring the falls, please use caution and your best judgment when traversing the earth and rocks near the falls; your path will likely be uneven and slippery. Enjoy the falls from an appropriate distance to get a full sweeping view, to keep yourself safe, and to preserve the sites’ pristine beauty.
Two Breathtaking Falls Near Paulding, Michigan Agate Falls Scenic Site Trout Creek, Michigan
Agate Falls is widely considered one of the most picturesque falls in the U.P. View these 40-foot-high falls via an accessible trail. Parking, water, toilets, and picnic tables
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Five Falls in Western U.P. & Iron County, Wisconsin Superior Falls Near Saxon, Wisconsin
Superior Falls encompasses a 110foot height over several drops, just a few hundred feet away from Lake Superior. These falls straddle the Wisconsin–Michigan border, but they are most easily viewed from the Michigan side. From the parking lot, there is a trail with a rail to the viewing area. Please watch your step over the uneven terrain.
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Potato River Falls Gurney, Wisconsin
This is another arresting waterfall, with a total height of 90 feet. The falls are at the town park, where there are rustic picnic and camping areas available.
Peterson Falls Hurley, Wisconsin
These falls are technically in both Michigan and Wisconsin, but they are most easily viewed from the Wisconsin side. From the parking area, follow a footpath for a quarter-mile to view this 35-foot-tall beauty.
Wren Falls Saxon Area, Wisconsin
From the parking area, you can hike WrenFalls up to the rustic campsite at the top of the hill, where you can view the north side of the 30-foot falls.
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Upson Falls Upson Area, Wisconsin
While these falls are a modest 18 feet in height, their draw lies in their sprawling width of 50 feet wide. The falls are located in Upson Town Park, which offers campsites and a picnic area.
Northwest Wisconsin Waterfalls Copper Falls State Park Mellen, Wisconsin
Visitors are drawn to Copper Falls State Park, in Ashland County, to visit several falls (some of which are 30 feet high) contained within it, but Copper Falls is also a popular place for swimming, cycling, and hiking. The park is open all year, but its concession stand closes for the winter.
Lost Creek Falls Cornucopia, Wisconsin
If you’re looking for a serene falls-viewing experience, visit Lost Creek Falls. The drop is a modest 15 feet, but the cascades offer an appealing view. In warm months, you can even wade in the creek and stand behind the falls. You will come upon the falls early in your hike along a 2.2-mile trail.
Cascade Falls Osceola, Wisconsin
If your travels bring you to Osceola, in Polk County, there is a lovely waterfall right near the center of town. Steps will lead you down to the gorge and Cascade Falls. The falls’ source is Osceola Creek, which flows through the Osceola Mill and into the St. Croix River.
A Gem in Northeast Wisconsin Long Slide Falls Pembine Area, Wisconsin
As the name suggests, these powerful falls rush through a narrow chute of handsome rock formations, with a steep drop of 50 feet. There is parking available close to the falls, and trails allow you to see the falls from both above and below. There are no fences or railings along the trail, so watch your step while viewing Long Slide Falls.
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Northeast Region Calendar
May 7 Crivitz – Craft Show May 7 Gillett – Tiger Chase Color Blast May 21 Florence – Run Like a Zebra 5K Race May 21 Lena – SXS Races May 21 Lena – WUMPA Truck Pull May 27-29 Gresham – Equestrian Trail Ride May 27-30 Oconto Falls – Memorial Day Celebration May 28 Oconto Falls – Dash O.F. Color June 3-4 Shawano – Sundrop Dayz June 4 Florence – Rummage and Craft Sale June 4 Crivitz – Crawdaddy Run ATV Ride June 4 Gillett – Patriot (ATV/UTV) Ride June 4 Gillett – Kids Fishing Weekend
Rock Dam Falls Hiking Trail Will Reward Hikers
Among the many trails in the area is one relatively close to town. Pine Creek’s Rock Dam Falls hiking trail is located in the state forest northeast of Iron Mountain. This falls, large rock outcropping and small gorge is well worth visiting and has easy drive-up access. Bring water, especially if the temps are up there. Wear good walking shoes or boots. Here’s how to get there: From Iron Mountain, head west on U.S. 2 to M-95. On M-95 go north about four miles to Sportsmen’s Club Road. Turn east (right) and travel about two miles to Carney Lake Road (a “T”
in the road). Turn south (right) and go about one mile (you’ll go through a former gravel pit, but the road is well graded), and you’ll come to a “Y” in the road. Stay right. You will now be on a slightly rougher, curvy, hilly road (In summer this is no problem for cars.) This road is called Forest Service Road on Google Maps. Go about one mile. You’ll see a dirt lane on your left. On a large red pine is a sign that says Rock Dam. Pull into the turn-around and park. Take the path, cross over Hosking Creek wooden bridge, and Pine Creek and Rock Dam Falls are right there. You can follow the trail up the rocks going left of the creek up to the top, or you can cross two very narrow foot-bridges (a long pole is recommended) to the other side of Pine Creek and follow those trails. For information on other hiking trails, visit dickinsonchamber.com.
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IRON MOUNTAIN – Dickinson County is blessed with unrivaled natural beauty, including its forests and tumbling waterfalls. A late spring hike is the perfect tonic after a long winter for individuals and families looking to stretch their legs on an adventure hike to view these natural wonders.
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Oconto Falls Goes All Out for Memorial Weekend OCONTO FALLS – Oconto Falls welcomes the start of summer with a four-day celebration over the long Memorial Day weekend. Most everything will take place on Memorial Field off Jefferson Street.
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Kids of all ages will enjoy the carnival, which starts Friday evening (May 27) and goes through Monday night (May 30). Also scheduled all four days is a modified pitch softball tournament. Food and refreshments will keep the taste buds and tummy well satisfied throughout the four days.
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The “Dash O.F. Color” is set for 9 a.m., Saturday. Live music featuring “308” will be heard from 7-11 p.m. Saturday. Fireworks will light up the sky Saturday night (rain date is Sunday night). They are lit over the football field. Sunday brings the “Show-N-Shine car and truck show, which also features tractors, motorcycles and ATVs. (Sunday is a change for the car show, which was held previously on Mondays). There’s also a beanbag tournament Sunday. The Memorial Day services on Monday will be held at the Oconto Falls Veteran’s Memorial (Farm Road) at 10 a.m. Then the parade units will step off at 12:30 p.m., starting in the downtown and ending up at Memorial Field. The parade theme is “Wisconsin Proud.”
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Drop by Shawano for SunDrop Dayz SHAWANO – Bring your family and friends to fun-filled Sundrop Dayz in Shawano on June 3-4. Hours are Friday 4:30-10 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Activities will be centered on Elizabeth Street between Main and Lieg streets. The festival starts with the Friday night fish fry, kid’s activities and live music by “Spark Spark Bang” from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and “The Cheap Shots” from 7-10 p.m. Saturday activities begin with a flea market, 5K walk/run, craft fair, kids activities and inflatables, Menominee Indian Tribe traditional singing and dancing, lumberjack competition and plenty of local tasty treats and brews. Enjoy live music by “Chad Przbylski & the Polka Rhythms” from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., “Jason McNabb” from 3-6 p.m., and the “Glam Band: from 6:45-10 p.m. Visitors are invited to tour the Sun Drop Museum and experience the interactive displays. Most importantly, visit the tasting room and sample their different soda flavors including the original “Golden Soda” Sun Drop.
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May 6-7 Tomahawk – Downtown Spring Fling May 7 Antigo – Old Fashioned Plow Day May 7 Upson – Kids Fishing Event May 13-15 Presque Isle – Walleye Fishing Tournament May 14 St. Germain – Fishing with the Stars May 15 Conover – Doubles Disc Golf Tournament May 15 Rhinelander – RASTA Mtn. Bike Rally May 16-21 Rhinelander – Hodag Heritage Festival May 21 St. Germain – Ruck-n St. Germain May 21 Boulder Junction – White Deer Triathlon May 26-30 Mercer & Hurley – ATV/UTV Rally May 28 Eagle River – Arts & Crafts Show, Sidewalk Sale May 28 Manitowish Waters – Classic, Custom Car & Boat Show May 28 White Lake – Oxbow Odyssey Bike Ride May 28 Wausau – Rib Mtn. Adventure Challenge May 27-29 Elcho – Bullhead Fishing Tournament May 29 St. Germain – Classic Sled Round Up May 29 Tomahawk – Main Street Memories Car Show May 29 Pickerel – Cornhole Tournament June 4 Minocqua – June Bloom Arts & Crafts Show June 4 Sayner – Water Ski Tournament June 4 Deerbrook – Jack Lake Mountain Bike Race June 4 White Lake – Nic Roc Twister Trot Trail Run June 4 Saxon – National Trails Day Hike June 4-5 Antigo – Off-Road Races
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Rhinelander to Celebrate Hodag Heritage Days RRHINELANDER – The sponsors of the second annual Hodag Heritage Days are promising that the legendary, fearsome creature known as the Hodag will be on its best behavior during the multi-day celebration in Rhinelander. The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce says the celebration will run from Monday, May 16 through Saturday, May 21. The mysterious, mischievous Hodag has roamed the Northwoods for more than a century and has become the official symbol of Rhinelander (while pulling a few pranks along the way). Various statues of the creature dot the city, including a large one at the chamber office. The week will feature weeklong art contests, scavenger hunts, Hodag decoration contests, Hodag heritage videos, citywide Hodag foods and beverages, and ending Saturday, May 21 at the Pioneer Park. The Tour de Hodag group bike trail ride will depart from the Hwy. K Bearskin trailhead at 5 p.m. Friday, May 20. They plan to bike a total of 6 miles roundtrip for about an hour ride at a leisurely pace. The final day’s (May 21) lineup of fun includes a pancake breakfast, kids activities, heritage ceremony, Hodag calling contest, music by Hip Pocket, various craft and food vendors, Hodag historic bus tours, cryptid and Hodag lore speakers. For updates and more information, visit RhinelanderChamber.com or the Hodag Heritage Facebook page.
Memories Car Show Returns to Tomahawk TOMAHAWK – A fleet of all your favorite hot rods and classic cars and trucks, and even motorcycles and bikes, will fill Main Street and its side streets in Historic Downtown Tomahawk for the 28th annual Main Street Memories Car Show on Sunday, May 29. Admission is free for spectators. It’s a must-see museum on wheels and one of the northern Wisconsin’s first and finest car shows of the season. The show caps the number at 300 vehicles. There are about two dozen classes for owners to enter their pride-n-joy. Entrants can pre-register online or just show up and register when they get there The entire Main Street is closed to through traffic for this event, held rain or shine. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food and refreshments, along with an arts and crafts show and raffles. There will also be kids activities, a bounce house, balloon art, fishbowl game and petting zoo. For more information, contact Tomahawk Main Street at 715453-1090 or e-mail: director@tomahawkmainstreet.org.
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Holiday Acres Keeps the Fun Going MINOCQUA – Holiday Acres Recreation Park in Minocqua is a complete entertainment package for all ages, offering horse and pony rides, exciting go-kart racing and relaxing and fun mini-golf. Up for a spin around the go-kart track? Holiday Acres boasts three excellent tracks, including the original Super Track. Each track has different features where the Mario Andretti set – young and older -- can zoom around hairpin curves, carve a path up the hills and zip across bridges as they race friends and family. When it’s time to relax there are a couple outstanding choices. First, take a 45-minue guided ride on gentle horses and ponies through the 40 acres of scenic woods that surround Holiday Acres. Rides leave on the hour daily. The little cowpokes will be talking about the ride on their favorite pony for weeks afterwards! Reservations are suggested (715-356-4400). Or challenge family and friends to a round of golf on the 18hole miniature golf course, with outstanding landscaping features such as rivers, ponds and waterfalls. Golf under the sun or under the lights at night. Holiday Acres is located on U.S. Highway 51 just south of the Island of Minocqua. Open daily at 9 a.m. May-October.
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Antigo Off-Road National Roars Back in Action ANTIGO -- The Antigo Lions Roaring Raceway is hosting its second annual AMSOIL Championship Off-Road Series race at the Langlade County Fairgrounds the weekend of June 4 & 5. Antigo Off-Road National will showcase well over a dozen classes of racers, headlined by strong entry lists across all of the Pro Truck and SXS classes vying for cash and trophies on the halfmile dirt oval. There will be a parade of race drivers and vendors in downtown Antigo on Friday. The parade will begin on Fifth Avenue and end at the fairgrounds. There will be free music Friday and Saturday nights.
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A one-day pass is $30 or a weekend pass is $40 with free entry for kids 12 years and younger. Advance tickets can be purchased online or at Langlade Ford located at 2530 Neva Rd., Antigo. For more information, visit antigoracing.com.
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Spanning over 259 acres within Minocqua, WI is Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari and all of its residents! The Giraffes and Penguins are the most popular, while visitors �lock to partake in the giraffe encounter. Another must visit includes the Safari Tram ride populated by Eland, Ostrich, Kudu, Nyala, Beisa Oryx, Nilgai, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Wildebeest, Bongo, Emu, Big Horn Sheep and much more! 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, aoudad, and camel. Whitetail deer are strolling leisurely throughout the park and visitors can feed them out of their 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. We can’t wait for you to meet our giraffe family! 18
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Snow Leopard: Stop by and watch these unique magnificent cats as they run and jump and may even follow you in their outdoor habitat.
Parakeet Encounter: Enjoy the parakeet encounter, a wonderful experience for the entire family. Hear the children’s laughter and excitement as they hand-feed hundreds of brightly colored parakeets.
Penguin Cove: This immersive exhibit is home to a cozy colony of endangered African Black-Footed Penguins.
Siamang: A performance and sound that guests will never forget! You will have the opportunity to hear these silly monkeys as they fill up their air sack to call out- which can be heard over 2 miles away!
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.
Amphitheater: Learn about your favorite animals during our Zoo Chats and meet our animal ambassadors.
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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 strutting across an open field. Search for the camouflaged Scimitar Horned Oryx concealed in the thickets or the Wildebeest sunning on the savannah. 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.
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North Woods Art Tour Announces Summer Dates MULTI-COUNTY – Freshen your outlook on life (and your home or office interior) by taking part in the 2022 North Woods Art Tour July 22-24 in multiple locations in Oneida, Vilas, Iron and Lincoln counties. Artwork will be available for purchase during the open house, which will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this self-guided tour, nearly 40 of the region’s finest artists will open their galleries and studios – including some private studios rarely open to the public – to the public. The tour is free and you are free to design your own tour experiencer, nor are reservations needed. Artists will be demonstrating aspects of their working process, what materials they use and how they approach the creative process. A robust array of art will be demonstrated, including paintings and drawings and works in clay, fiber, wood, gourds, glass, photography and designer jewelry in precious metals, and unique combinations of many media.
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Mark the calendar for the fall art tour set for Oct. 7-9. For more information, go to northwoodsarttour.com where a tour guide brochure can be downloaded. Brochures with the same colorful examples of artwork are also available at local chambers of commerce, area galleries and businesses. For more information contact Arlene Bozicnik at 715-385-3334.
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Dr. Kate Museum & State Historical Marker Learn the inspiring story of Dr. Kate, Angel on Snowshoes
923 Second Avenue, Woodruff, WI 715-356-6896 • Visit us on the web: drkatemuseum.org Monetary donations appreciated Mid-June through Labor Day: Open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm September Hours: Open Tuesday & Thursday 11am-2pm Group Tours by Appointment Affiliated with the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Across from the Lakeland Cinema on Highway 51 North Handicap Accessible
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Car and Boat Show Moored at Manitowish Waters MANITOWISH WATERS – Turn the rudder (i.e., wheel of your family cruiser) to Manitowish Waters for that community’s seventh annual Classic + Custom Car & Boat Show on Saturday, May 28. The event will be held on the grounds of Little Bohemia Lodge, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be informative pontoon rides on Little Star Lake, sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Historical Society and the North Lakeland Discovery Center; live music by Bret & Frisk, demonstrations, information booths on water issues, food and beverages, free kids’ games, and the awards presentation, including for People’s Choice and Best of Show in four categories. During your visit you’ll learn the history of Little Bohemia and its connection to John Dillinger, and enjoy the day admiring classic and custom cars, trucks, canoes, and outboard motors that are among the best of collections in northern Wisconsin.
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Little Bohemia is located along Hwy. 51 and Little Star Lake. Little Star is one of lakes that make up the “Legendary 10-Lake Chain,” a popular vacationing place, nestled within the great Northwoods of Wisconsin.
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Honor the Fallen by Attending the Veterans Memorial Ceremony The annual Veterans Memorial Ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial in Union Grove Cemetery on Saturday, May 28. The cemetery is located at 4521 Lakewood Road in Harshaw. The 11:30 a.m. ceremony will be a time to pay your respects in honor of those who have died either while serving their country, as a result of military service or after they have finishing serving as a retired or separated veteran. The nation’s present-day military personnel will also be honored during this event.
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The younger attendees will learn about veterans and their sacrifices in service to our nation. Active-duty personnel and veterans will contribute to this understanding as they relate their own experiences and knowledge.
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This solemn observance includes presentation of the Colors by the Tomahawk Area Veterans Honor Guard, cannon salutes by the 8th Battery Veterans Light Artillery of WI and by the Major John Pelaham’s Battery ANV, along with other speeches and music. “Taps” will be played as those assembled honor “All who gave some, and those who gave all!” There will be a motorcycle honor procession from American Legion Post 93 to the cemetery. Contact Nick Blennert at 715-5742060 for details. Please bring a chair, as this is a longer observance than most Memorial Day observances. Restrooms are located on site. There will be a free fellowship luncheon at the Cassian town hall following the ceremony. For upcoming information on the event, visit www. veteransceremony.org or call event chairman Rick Smith at 715612-0332.
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Hike the North Country Trail GURNEY -- The Heritage Trail Chapter of the North Country Trail Association and Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE) are co-sponsoring a hike in honor of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Open to the public, participants are to meet at Wren Falls before 10 a.m. to hike the North Country Trail to Porcupine Hill and back, approximately 4 miles. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing, and bring water and a trail lunch. For more information, e-mail icoretrails@gmail.com or visit ironcountyoutdoora.org.
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Another hike (on your own) to consider is to Corrigan’s Lookout, located off Hwy. 122 in Upson. The site features a quarter-mile hike to a rock outcrop overlooking Upson Lake to the west, the Gogebic Range to the south, and Lake Superior to the north. The trail is located 2.6 miles north of Upson. Go to ICORE’s website (listed above) for a map.
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Books are open for 2022 rentals! B & B Adventures, located in Mercer, WI, offers two and four-seater side by sides to rent.
bbadventuresofmercer.com 715-476-2137
We offer daily rates as well as multi-day rates for the best rental experience. Explore Northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula’s roads, trails, and parks. You will be able to ride past lakes and rivers, stop at waterfalls, eat lunch, or soak in the spectacular fall colors while riding. We are here to provide you with an opportunity to explore the Northwoods and create a lasting memory. We love connecting riders with adventure and an experience that will keep you wanting to come back and bring your friends. Stop for lunch at one of the many local restaurants and visit with some of the friendliest people. The trails will take you past plenty of destination opportunities through various towns and the backcountry woods of Northern Wisconsin in a Polaris off-road General.
Food Lovers Will Get a ‘Taste of Conover’ CONOVER – We can’t stop thinking of Taste of Conover, but our watering taste buds will have to wait until Sunday, June 26 when the annual event comes to Conover where the sampling of delicious specialty foods from local restaurants and other businesses will take place. The Conover Chamber of Commerce is the event sponsor. We’re not alone in anticipation. Suffice to say many people plan their visits Up North to coincide with this popular culinary event, which will be held again from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Conover Town Park, Hwy. K East. They promise you will not go away hungry. Chefs and other veteran cooks will be poring over familiar and new recipes to whip up the best in breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert offerings. Each vendor will have food items in $1 increments. Tickets can be purchased at the park entrance. There will be activities for kids and live music as you enjoy the food and chat with friends new and old. Make a day of it by visiting the area’s specialty shops and other businesses.
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Get the Gang Together for an ‘Up North’ Fishing Tournament Great memories are made when you are surrounded by friends and family. It’s especially true when you are all together on a trip “Up North” fishing a family-friend(ly) tournament. We found a couple that fit the bill nicely. PRESQUE ISLE – The Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 30th annual Walleye Tournament Friday through Sunday, May 13-15. Outside of the excellent walleye fishery, anglers will take in the natural splendor of the Northwood, including soaring eagles that may be eying their catch. Anglers have their choice of several tournament lakes to fish: Horsehead, Oxbow, Presque Isle, Van Vliet, Averill, Birch and Wildcat. The Outpost Cafe in Presque Isle is the tournament headquarters. It’s where you can get updates on who is leading the tournament. Registration can be made either on-line in advance or in person Friday. The tournament fee includes a fish fry luncheon after the tournament ends on Sunday at the Presque Isle Community Center. Cash prizes will be awarded for first through fifth place.
Manthei, Pete Maina or John Gillespie. Manthei’s Guide Service is the tournament co-sponsor. Register at st-germain.com or stop by the chamber office in St. Germain or call 715-477-2205. Tournament hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the angler’s choice of any lake in Vilas and Oneida counties. Anglers will be targeting bass, walleye, pike and panfish during this catch-and-release event. First through third place winners from the Saturday tournament will win additional chances to win the raffle drawing. Three names will be drawn to spend a day on the water fishing with the “Stars” on Sunday, May 15 on an area lake.
To register and for more information, visit PresqueIsle.com or stop at the chamber office or call 718-686-2910. ST. GERMAIN – Do you like fishing? For prizes? Then you might want to head over to St. Germain for the chamber’s sixth annual “Fishing with the Stars” tournament on Saturday, May 14.
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White Deer Triathlon Welcomes Back Athletes BOULDER JUNCTION – The Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce announces the White Deer Triathlon will return in full on Saturday, May 21. Due to COVID-19, the event was cancelled in 2020 and returned the following year as a duathlon. The sixth annual White Deer Triathlon features a 3-kilometer paddle course on Boulder Lake, 22-kilometer bike ride on Boulder Junction’s paved rustic roads and 6-kilometer run along scenic county roads and a beautiful forest trail, according to chamber executive director Dina Casso.
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The race begins at 9 a.m. on Boulder Lake. There are options to compete as an individual, or as 2-person team or as 3-person team. There will be spectator viewing near each transition area and the finish line. Awards and a cookout will follow the race at the community center. To register, go to boulderjct.org. Follow the White Deer Triathlon Facebook page for updates or call the chamber at 715-385-2400.
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Madeline Island to Host Two Races LA POINTE -- The annual Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, May 21. Time is short to register for the event as the two events will fill quickly, according to the local chamber office. The full marathon is limited to 150 participants while the half is set at 300 maximum.
pavement with a section of packed gravel road in each race. The courses are both USATF certified and the full is a Boston qualifier. For more information, visit madelineislandmarathon.com. The island will play host to another race, this one the Apostle Islands Inline Skate Marathon on June 18. It also offers a marathon and half marathon course, as well as a fun skate. For details, check out apostleislandsinline.com.
Spring Fling has Craft Vendors Galore & More WINTER – The 37th annual Spring Fling in Winter will be Saturday, May 28. The event is headquartered on Main Street in downtown Winters. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spring Fling will have handmade crafts, along with food and other vendors, a rhubarb baking contest, pie auction and more. The Winter Area Lions classic car show will be set up in the school’s parking lot. The pancake breakfast will be at Zion Lutheran Church. For more information visit: winterwi.com.
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It’s recommended that runners arrive on the island on Friday, May 20 and stay for the weekend. Courses will be point-to-point with one section of out and back in each race. Courses are mostly
May 1 St. Croix Falls – Woolly Mtn. Bike Race May 6-7 St. Croix Falls – Spring Awakenings Festival May 6-8 Upper St. Croix Valley Region – Earth Arts Spring Art Tour May 7 St. Croix Falls – Falls Sampler May 7 Milltown – River’s Run & Rally 5K & Fun Day May 7 Webster – Fat Fish 40 Bike Race May 12 Shell Lake – Food & Wine Tasting Benefit May 12-16 Hayward – Treeland Bass & Walleye Tournament May 14 Cable – Hungry Bear 100 May 14 Siren – Siren Nationals May 19-21 Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival May 21 Madeline Island – Marathon and Half Marathon. May 26-30 Danbury – Forts Folle Spring Encampment May 27-30 Dresser – Total Off-Road Rally May 28 Spooner – Canoe & Wooden Boat Show May 28 Chetek – Bluegill Fishing Tournament May 28 Cable – Northend Trail Run May 28 Glidden – Run, Walk, Roll May 28 Winter – Spring Fling May 28 Webster – Arts & Crafts Extravaganza May 29 La Pointe – Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser
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HAYWARD – Treeland Resort located on the Chippewa Flowage (Big Chip) announces its 37th annual Treeland Challenge bass and walleye tournament is accepting registrations.
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The May 12-15 tournament itself is a catch-and-release event, with lots of good natured banter among the anglers competing for top honors. First, second, and third place winners in both the walleye and bass divisions will receive an embroidered trophy jacket. In addition, the organizer will hand out thousands of dollars in door prizes each day of the four-day tournament. There are single and family registrations options available. The tournament is capped at 300 adult entries. For more information, visit treelandresorts.com or call 715-462-3874.
Epic Bike Fest Offers Two Days of Races HAYWARD TO CABLE -- The 10th annual Epic in Hayward returns as a 3-day bike festival on Friday-Sunday, June 3-5, featuring an Epic singletrack challenge, gravel race, bike clinic, live music, food and vendor expo. Join the Chequamegon Area Mountain Association (CAMBA) crew Friday from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Derksen Family Great Hall for a mini mountain bike camp. This camp is for beginner and younger riders who want to learn or improve their mountain biking skills, gain confidence on a mountain bike and have fun. The camp is open to riders ages 8 years and older. Registration is required. The Epic Singletrack Full on Saturday features a challenging 34-mile singletrack race, while the Singletrack Half is a more friendly 17 miles of singletrack. Both races will finish at Mt. Telemark Village at the site of the future mountain bike park. The Epic Gravel Full on Sunday will feature a challenging 70mile course, while a more accommodating 20-mile Half Gravel course will be available. The Full Gravel race consists of 90% off-road surfaces including challenging gravel mixed with some singletrack and doubletrack. At the end, the Full Gravel will go up and over the old Telemark ski area. The Half Gravel will be more of an introduction to gravel racing.
Race proceeds are used for trail maintenance and development, as well as for youth cycling programs. For more information visit epicbikefest.com.
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The Epic Bike Fest party on Saturday will feature music by Molly and the Danger Band opening for Big Wave Dave and the Ripples, food trucks and a beer garden from 4-8 p.m.
RICE LAKE – Mark the calendar and get advance tickets to the “Cadillac of Rodeos” when the county fairgrounds in Rice Lake hosts the Barron County Pro Rodeo Event on Sept. 9 & 10. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with both nights’ pre-shows starting at 6 p.m. and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeos at 7 p.m. The schedule includes the band “Seconds” at 5 p.m. and the Hometown Heroes Drill Team at 6 p.m., followed by the Jr. Bucking Bull Riders from Mississippi. Additional intermission entertainment will be the “One Arm Bandit – Night of the Horse” and the Rodeo City Riders final. For more information, visit barroncountyprorodeo.com or call 715-403-5162.
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TREGO – Whether you’re a dedicated train rider or wondering what a train ride is like, this is the year to hop aboard the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. After a two-year hiatus (due to COVID) the Wisconsin Great Northern is back with some special surprises to delight passengers. The family-operated excursion train is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Among the new features is the introduction of America’s only all-private dining aboard the “dinner train.” Accommodating up to six people, each enclosed dining room is especially suitable for birthday and anniversary celebrations. A favorite of many, the “bed & breakfast train” returns with all firstclass accommodations. Like other trips, this one travels at a leisurely pace as it makes its way through farm fields, deep woods and along the scenic Namekagon River.
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Their renowned “family pizza train” will now feature pizzas made fresh onboard the train. Wisconsin Great Northern also has other train rides, including the “wine & cheese train,” and later in the year, the “Santa pizza train.”
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The lull in luring visitors the past two years has allowed them to complete a major track improvement and upgrades to many of their cars. They are also putting the finishing touches on the complete rebuild of the Mark Twain Zephyr, a gleaming Art Deco passenger train from 1935. The Mark Twain Zephyr was one of nine stainless steel streamlined trains built by the Budd Company for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy in the 1930s. These shovelnose trains forever changed train travel as they ushered in a new era of passenger railroading in North America. You can learn more about the project at the website, marktwainzephyr. com. The train depot is located four miles north of Spooner along U.S. 53-63. For more information and reservations (required) call 715-6353200 or visit spoonertrainride.com.
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All Things Paddling at Spooner’s Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day SPOONER -- The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner will celebrate Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day on Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event will include an open house in the museum exhibit hall, ongoing activities in the canoe workshop, live music and food and beverage outdoors in the beer garden, a silent auction and canoe raffle, and the Canoe & Wooden Boat Show in the street in front of the museum. More than 25 exhibitors are expected to display wooden boats, both classic and modern, as well as all kinds of classic and vintage water and paddling related items. Among them will be Steve Hegna from Black River Falls who will be displaying the 1915 and 1933 Old Towns he has restored.
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The outdoor beer garden will feature food and beverages and live music on the “back porch” stage. Brave Cowboy, featuring Jason Rabuck on harmonica and guitar and Eric Schubring on banjo and guitar, is a museum favorite. They will be joined by Tom Draughon, a performer of traditional Appalachian music. Les Fils “du Voyageur” will bring the fur trade era to life through songs of the voyageurs. Old Town restoration projects ready to go. Several framed prints One of the silent auction’s featured items is a 1952 Larsen Pump- will be in the auction, including a framed copy of Paul Calle’s kinseed duck boat. This boat was recanvased about 10 years ago “The Carrying Place” painting and a framed print of Ferdy Goode’s and only used a few times since. There will also be several rare “Birch Bark Canoes.”
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May 7 Ironwood – Women’s Mtn. Bike Day June 19 Iron River – Car & Tractor Show June 25 Caspian – Wine, Cheese & Chocolate July 8-9 Iron River – U.P. Championship Rodeo July 8-10 Crystal Falls – Bass Festival
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Craig Lake State Park Rewards Those Seeking Adventure, Solitude
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BARAGA – Discover a touch of wilderness and adventure at Craig Lake State Park in Baraga County. It’s the most remote state park in Michigan’s DNR system. Access to the park itself is a bit of adventure, as the road is rocky. It’s advised you go with vehicles with high ground clearance. The park is located one mile west of Michigamme. The park contains six lakes and numerous small ponds along with a variety of wildlife such as deer, black bear, beaver, loons
and a portion of the Upper Peninsula moose herd. The park offers walk-in campsites (first come, first served) and other camping options, including yurts and rustic cabins. Don’t forget your fishing pole and bring only artificial lures. The 374-acre Craig Lake, largest of the six lakes, is known for its muskellunge, bass, walleye and northern pike fishing. It has six islands and high granite bluffs along its northern shore. Teddy Lake offers good panfish fishing. There are several portages ideal for canoes on both lakes. Keewaydin Lake offers the only boat launch in the park and is the only lake that allows motorboats; motorized boats are not permitted on any other lakes to preserve the area’s pristine qualities. Contact the park for more information. Not surprising, this park offers some of the most rugged trails in Michigan. An eight-mile trail loops around Craig Lake and offers some great opportunities to view wildlife, fauna and the lakeshore. A 7.5-mile section of the North Country Trail runs through the park. The trail covers some rough terrain, but is well worth the effort. This national route from North Dakota to New York includes more than 1,500 miles in Michigan, including those in Baraga County.
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Help Celebrate Women’s Mtn. Biking Day IRONWOOD – Women who love the outdoors are invited to join Aurora Inn Adventures and SISU Dirt Crew in celebrating International Women’s Mountain Biking Day on Saturday, May 7. The event will start at 4 p.m. at Aurora Inn, 424 E Ayer St., Ironwood, with a group ride for women of all abilities. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or someone new to the sport, this is the perfect time to meet other women mountain bikers and get more involved in the sport, according to the organizers.
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Following the group ride there will be a 6 p.m. film screening at Cold Iron Brewing of the Seeking Stoke Film Festival, hosted by The Lady Alliance. The short films showcase women in outdoor sports. The Lady Alliance community has nearly 90 chapters across North America and connects over 50,000 members. The organization offers virtual courses, podcasts and feature events to encourage adventurers -- no matter their age, size, skill, or fitness level -- to try something new. For more about women’s mountain biking, go to vimeo. com/297092070.
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