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

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.

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. Northeast Region

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. 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. 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.”

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.