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the beach, walking forest trails, pedaling the outback, and casting a lure (vs. dropping it past your knees into the drilled ice hole). It’s time for folks to start planning that unforgettable family experience in the Northwoods today. Wildflowers, including the beautiful wild lupine, will be blooming soon. Walleye and bluegill filets will be sizzling on the grills. And while it’s too early to harvest wild blueberries, folks will be harvesting summer tans.

Spring on center stage, summer in the wings

e’ve gotten past “spring snow.” (We do enjoy “winter snow” when snowmobiling, skiing and ice-fishing rule the landscape.)

Spring snow comes in April – sometimes early May – and is generally unwelcomed as it interferes with thoughts of basking on

Communities across the Northwoods are throwing festivals (we call them parties in the Badger State). Go to our UpNorthAction. com for a complete calendar to connect the dots when adventure calls. There are ATV/UTV rallies, heritage festivals, lumberjack shows, wildlife parks, canoe and kayak tours, and birding festivals. The Northwoods has it all: breathtaking beauty, countless recreation opportunities including zip line parks, golf courses, and a growing cycling scene; shop-till-you-drop (you know who you are!), fast and furious track racing, craft beer and regional wines, restaurants that offer food this side of heaven, and lodging to your liking. All in all, it’s a great time to come to the land they call Up North!

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Editor’s Column..................................................................................................................................................................................................................Pg. 6 St. Croix Rods.......................................................................................................................................................................................... Inside Front Cover Iron County Lodging.............................................................................................................................................................................. Inside Back Cover Four Seasons Hotel.............................................................................................................................................................................................. Back Cover

Golf Special...........................................................................................................................Pg. 55

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INDEX & County Map

Counties Covered in this issue Ashland/Bayfield Counties....................Pg. 8 Burnett County..........................................Pg. 9 Forest/Langlade Counties.................. Pg. 12 Iron County.............................................. Pg. 15 Lincoln County....................................... Pg. 18 Oneida County....................................... Pg. 21 Polk County............................................. Pg. 34 Price County............................................ Pg. 35 Sawyer County...................................... Pg. 37 Shawano................................................... Pg. 43 Vilas County............................................ Pg. 46 Washburn County................................. Pg. 54 U.P. Michigan........................................... Pg. 58

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Ashland/Bayfield Counties

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May 14 Bayfield – Big Top Chautauqua Tent Raising: 7am. Volunteers needed; 715373-5552. Lunch for workers. May 19-21 Ashland – Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival: Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Birdandnaturefest.com. May 27 Glidden – Brat Feed: 5pm, Glidden Fire & Rescue Hall. Gliddenwi.org. May 28-29 Cornucopia -- Cornucopia Spring Fling/ Paddle Swap: Village-wide activities, rummage sale shopping, swap sale on paddling equipment. May 28-30 Bayfield – Yacht Races: wyc.org. May 29 La Pointe – Wine Tasting Gala & Silent Auction: 2:30-5pm. Madeline Island. 888-475-3386.

June 4 Bayfield – Garden Tour: 10am to 3pm. Free, self-guided walking tours of local gardens. June 4 Brule – Family Fun Day: 10am to 4pm, Brule River State Fish Hatchery. Fishing, food and free stuff. 715-372-4820. June 10-12 Iron River – Summerfest: Area-wide rummage sale; bike ride. June 11 Iron River – Spider Lake Run: 8am, Community Center. 10K, 5K & 2-mile walk/run. Visitironriver.com. June 11 Iron River – Fire & Ambulance Benefit Dance: 7pm, Community Center. Live music, desserts, drinks, raffles, silent auction. June 12 Bayfield – Blessing of the Fleet: 1-3pm. City Harbor. Traditional blessing ceremony of various vessels by clergy.

‘Garden Talk’ kicks off ‘Bayfield in Bloom’ BAYFIELD -- The 14th annual “Bayfield in Bloom” events will start with a live Wisconsin Public Radio show broadcast of Larry Meiller’s Garden Talk on Friday, May 13, beginning at 11am. Join the studio audience at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. In addition to the live broadcast, visitors are invited to the Bayfield in Bloom Garden Expo from 9:30-11am and 12:30-1pm at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and speak with local horticultural experts, win springthemed door prizes, and choose from a variety of local gardenthemed product available for purchase. Friday’s activities are free to the public. During the month-long “Bayfield in Bloom” celebration, flower lovers from all over descend on Bayfield to admire fields of more than 54,000 blooming daffodils, plus the famous wild lupine and rolling orchards of apple blossoms.

Binoculars up! Spring birding has arrived ASHLAND – Mark your calendar for a fantastic weekend of feathers, friends, food and fun on the shores of Lake Superior! The 10th annual Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival will be held May 19-21 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland. The festival coincides with the spring migration and will give participants the opportunity to see many species of birds, as well as other wildlife. The organizers have scheduled more than 100 field trips and programs on all things nature, such as birds, butterflies, wildflowers, snails, spiders, elk, pine martens, frogs, fish, and mushrooms; as well as birding by bicycle, kayaking trips, Apostle Islands cruises, a boat tour of the Kakagon Sloughs, live bats and birds, mammal tracking, a photography workshop, geocaching and more. Esteemed author, birder and radio personality Laura Erickson will give the keynote presentation. Also on the schedule of activities, are: • Observance of the Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial featuring presentations by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and international partners from Costa Rica. • A special line-up of activities to commemorate 100 years of the National Park Service, include cruises to Stockton and Raspberry islands, birding and wetland tours at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, and a scenic hike to the famous mainland sea caves. • A first-ever banquet dinner and recognition event to celebrate the 10th anniversary on Friday, May 20. • Spectacular destinations like Copper Falls State Park, the North Country National Scenic Trail, Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Chequamegon National Forest, Moquah Barrens State Natural Area, and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. For registration and more information, visit birdandnaturefest. com

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Burnett County

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May 14 Grantsburg – Adventure Triathlon: 9am at Memory Lake Park. Youth tri available. Potato bake dinner Friday, 5:30-8pm. Bikepaddlerun.com. May 21 Crex Meadows Bird Fest: 8am to 8pm, Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area. Presentations with live birds, songbird banding, kids crafts, field trips. May 28 Siren – Spark 5K, Blaze Half Marathon, Inferno 19-Miler: Various start times. Races benefit fire department. Runthesireninferno.com. June 17-18 Grantsburg – Dairy Days: Free samples of ice cream, cheese, etc. petty zoo, pedal pull, bounce house, kids activities, local vendors, live music, drawings for prizes. burnettdairy. com. June 17-19 Danbury – Yellow River Echoes: 10am to 4pm. Forts Folle Avoine Historic Park. Working fur post atmosphere, demonstrations. Wild rice pancake breakfast Sunday, 8am to 12:30pm. theforts.org.

Dairy Cooperative to host Dairy Days ALPHA –Celebrate Burnett County Dairy Days Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18 at Burnett Dairy Cooperative in Alpha where they will be handing out free samples of delicious food during this free admission event. There will activities for young and old to enjoy. For the kids there is a bounce house, face painting, pedal pull (1pm Friday and 11am Saturday), corn pit, coloring station and more. There is a tractor show, chainsaw carving demonstrations, as well as tours on the hour of the cheese factory viewing room. Samples include their award-winning artisan cheeses, ice cream, milk, pop, popcorn, bistro samples of pizza, sandwiches and homemade fried cheese curds, and locally made specialty foods.

For the 21-and-older folks, there are also samples of wine and beer. Local vendors will be selling mini donuts, homemade breads and more along with 4-H and FFA food stands. Visitors will enjoy live music and may enter a drawing to win prizes. The retail cheese store, general store and bistro are open daily with indoor and outdoor seating. The store is stocked with 100 varieties of cheese and more than 100 varieties of wine, along with products from area food and beverage companies. The general store also has the area’s best selection of craft brews. Visit burnettdairy.com for more information. They are located at 11631 Hwy. 70, five miles east of Grantsburg.

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GRANTSBURG -- The fourth annual Adventure Triathlon will take place on Saturday, May 14. The race starts with the first wave of bikers at 9am at Memory Lake Park in downtown Grantsburg.

Racers will have a 19-mile bike ride to and through Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, a 2-mile kayak on Phantom Lake in Crex Meadows and an 8-mile run from Crex Meadows back to Memory Lake Park (including 4 challenging miles on trails at the park). Youth Tri The Youth Adventure Triathlon will keep the route and distances the same as last year. The tri is open to youth ages 9-14. The event includes a 2-mile bike in a quiet neighborhood, a half-mile kayak on Memory Lake and a 1-mile trail run. The event begins at 2pm with ages 12-14. An award ceremony immediately follows the Youth Adventure Triathlon. Medals will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place boys and girls in age divisions 9-11 and 12-14. Medals for top three teams overall. There is a potato bake dinner Friday from 5:30-8pm. For more race information and to register, visit bikepaddlerun.com.

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DANBURY -- “Yellow River Echoes” -- a living history fur trade experience -- returns to Forts Folle Avoine Historic Park near Danbury on Friday-Sunday, June 17-19. Hours are 10am to 4pm all three days. Visitors can participate in a “working fur post” atmosphere in and around the original Northwest Co. and XY Co. posts, along with an authentically re-created Woodland Indian village, and a nearby re-enactment camp where additional skills of the period are demonstrated. Learn what really happened at Forts Folle Avoine from 180205. Why did the two competing fur trade companies build posts on the same site? Why did the traders suddenly disappear from the site? Then enjoy a wild rice pancake breakfast on Sunday, June 19, 8am to 12:30pm. For more information call 715-866-8890 or visit theforts.org. Forts Folle Avoine is located three miles west of Hwy. 35 on County Road U.

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woods ATV/UTV Rally: Fairgrounds. COwbOY REENACTMENT Headquarters at Fischer’s Bar. July 13 & October 5 June 10-12 Authentic Townsend Cowboy Re-enactment and vendor, robbery of raffles, the Lumberjack Rides, band, Train. Ride the train and experience the Wild West. – NorthwoodsSteam Paddlin’ demo rides. Shootout: 3 days of flat-water June 25 Pickerel – Pickerel FALL FESTIvAL September 22 & 29 and October 5 racing on Townsend Flowage. Volunteer &Patch, Rescue Green Treasure Forest Tour, Fire Pumpkin Face Headquarters Award-winning at Sawbucks Painting, Marshmallow Roast and Fresh Picnic: Apple Cider.noon to 8pm, Annual BBQ Restaurant. Fishingboat- Tombstone Pickerel Snowmoingoutdoors.com. bile Club. June 11 Elcho – ATV/UTV June 25-26 Crandon Rally: 9am, Elcho Commu– Forest Co. Potawatomi nity Pavilion. Breakfast, trail Brush Run Races:

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seum complex each summer. Riders on the Lumberjack Steam Train experience riding in vintage passenger cars and cabooses, and can also ride in a boxcar that has been converted to an open-air passenger car. The ride gives insight into how people and freight moved around the country in the days before trucks, and how the early logging and sawmill operations brought logs to the mill and lumber to the consumers.

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When at Camp 5, there are a multitude of experiences, including a top-rated logging museum, various implements of the early logging days and a working blacksmith shop, a petting zoo, the Green www. lumb kst Barrel eamtGift rain. oman openTreasure Forest Tour,erjac the Cracker Store,cand air restaurant. The Lumberjack Steam Train will start the summer schedule on June 23, leaving the depot on Highway 8, on the west side of Laona, four times a day, starting at 11am with runs on the hour. The last trip leaves the depot at 2pm. Special events are when the Cowboy Re-enactment takes place on July 16 and Oct. 1. Cowboys wearing correct vintage clothing and carrying guns fully loaded with blanks will rob the train on schedule. The performers are not just cowboys. Other re-enactors are wearing vintage clothing that represents other professions. There are lawmen, preachers, ladies wearing the apparel of the bygone era and more. The Lumberjack Steam Train and Camp 5 have been selected as one of the top 10 natural attractions in the Midwest, and worth a visit! There is also a membership program that helps support the museum and the insights it provides of the logging industry of these bygone years. Make plans to visit this year and help celebrate the birthday of Old 4-Spot, the 100-year-old locomotive. There might even be birthday cake! To contact the Lumberjack Steam Train, call 715-674-3414 or email info@lumberjacksteamtrain.com. Visit lumberjacksteamtrain.com for more information and schedules.

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ELCHO – The Parrish Highlander’s ATV Club’s third annual “Come Hell or High Water” ATV/UTV Rally will be Saturday, June 11 in Elcho. The rally is held in cooperation with all Langlade County ATV clubs. Events start at 9am from the Jack Lamar Memorial/Elcho Community Pavilion with breakfast available. There will be trail rides, a poker run, the newest machines on display, food and drinks all day. Be sure to return by 4pm for drawings on raffle prizes and poker run. Another rally for you The seventh annual Northwoods ATV/UTV Rally presented by Parrish Highlands and Harrison Hills ATV clubs will be Saturday, June 25 at Fischer’s Bar in Parrish. Setup is on Friday, June 24, at 5pm. Langlade County clubs will be selling memberships, club clothing and raffle tickets. There will be a band playing. Corporate sponsors will have ATV/UTV demo rides available.

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The Parrish Highlanders ATV Club maintains nearly 55 miles of trails for riders to enjoy with a shelter and several trailheads. The club has monthly rides from May through November starting at noon the second Saturday of each month. They start from the Parrish Town Hall immediately after the club meetings. The ride includes a stop for lunch. For more information visit, parrishhighlands.com.

Paddlers needed for ‘Shootout’ TOWNSEND – Townsend and the adjoining Townsend Flowage will be the location for the inaugural Northwoods Paddlin’ Shootout, June 10-12. The flat-water paddlers will compete for cash prizes and the “thrill of victory.” The Shootout will feature five paddle sports races on a half-mile closed course around four turns. Participants in kayak singles, pro kayak singles, kayak doubles, canoe doubles, and paddleboard singles will challenge the course and each other during the three-day event. Qualifying races will be Friday, June 10, semi-finals will be Saturday, June 11, and finals will be Sunday, June 12. There will be paddleboard demos after Sunday’s races. Race headquarters, Paddlin’ Central, will be located at the new Sawbucks BBQ Restaurant on Hwy. 32 in Townsend. Races may be viewed from the shore at no cost. Food, beverage and paddle sports exhibits will be available to the public. FishingBoatingOutdoor of Lakewood is the event producer. More information and race registration are available at Mighty-Fine Sportshop & Fireworks in Lakewood and Smith Sport & Hobby in Crandon, as well as on the web at fishingboatingoutdoor.com.

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Calendar May 14 Mercer – Claire d’Loon’s aMAYzing Birthday: Parade at 11am, fashion show and salad luncheon at 11:30am. May 14 Iron Belt – Kids Fishing Day: 9am to noon. Weber Lake. Food provided, door prizes. Free rod and reel combo to first 50 kids registered. Sponsored by Superior Bass Club. May 26-30 Hurley – Memorial Weekend ATV/

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UTV Rally: Various events, demo rides, vendors, live music, poker run, parade on Friday afternoon; mud pit, food and drink specials. June 11 Mercer – Lupine Junefest: 9am to 3pm. Carow Park. Bike tours, art, craft & flea fair, classic car show, live music, kids activities, demonstrations. Mercercc.com. June 18 Hurley – Fishing Contest: North Pole Tavern’s Snake Hunt for the largest northern on the Gile.

Don’t miss the Memorial Weekend ATV/UTV Rally HURLEY – Iron County, located in far northern Wisconsin, is custom made for ATV and UTV riders. There are more than 200 miles of trails to explore and incredible scenery that stretches from one side of the county to the other no matter the compass setting.

Don’t miss Sunday’s Mud Pit, sponsored by the Hurley Fire Department. It’s located on the Iron Horse Trail, behind Z’s Cheese House. Registration begins at noon. Various classes include side x side, 2- and 4-wheel, and even a bikini class. Cash prizes for first through third.

The Hurley Chamber of Commerce reminds all riders that the traditional kickoff to the summer trail riding season is the annual Memorial Weekend ATV/UTV Rally. This year’s dates are Thursday, May 26 to Monday, May 30. Attendees can take part in the Poker Run that starts Thursday and ends the following Monday. Lots of food and drink specials will be available throughout the long weekend. The fun swells on Friday, May 27 with demo rides, music, vendors and mud beginning at noon in the field across from Cary Mine Convenience Store in Hurley. There will be vendors, 50/50 ticket sales, food, beverages and live music, the latter starting at 3pm. The lineup for the ATV/UTV parade starts at 7pm on the field. Riders will take the Iron Horse Trail to Hurley where they will ride through the downtown.

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Lupine Junefest is packed with fun events MERCER – The beautiful lake country that surrounds Mercer will be the backdrop for the bike tours that will be part of the family fun during that community’s 10th annual Lupine Junefest on Saturday, June 11. Hours are 9am to 3pm. The festival is named after the beautiful wild lupine flower admired throughout the county. The “meet and greet” from 5-7pm Friday is where you can discuss the bike routes and get acquainted with event organizers and fellow riders. It’s a nice prelude to the weekend and a good reason to stay overnight at one of the local lodging choices.

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Registration begins at 7:30am with a group start at 9am. The registration fee includes a tee, goodie bag, snacks, lunch coupon, water and SAG vehicle support. Register on-line by May 30 for a price break. Whether you bike or not, be sure to take in the art, craft & flea fair and the great classic car show. Lunch and beverages will be available for purchase. Enjoy the live music and beautiful view overlooking Grand Portage Lake. A silent auction features the work of local artists. Lupine plants will for sale. Nature displays, kids activities, demonstration and info booths are all planned. Wild Instincts Wildlife Rehab from Rhinelander, winner of the Jefferson Award, will be presenting demonstrations, information and animal or bird guests. Mercer is an official Bird City in Wisconsin and welcomes participants to their second annual Bird City Festival, which will be taking place alongside Lupine Junefest. There will be bird watching tours, nature hikes, bird banding demos, live bird displays and programs, birdhouse building, displays and information. Due to limited space, pre-registration is necessary for the field trips. Register online at mercercc.com. There is a small fee.

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Several scenic routes (10, 26, 28 and 50 miles) will take bicyclists on paved roads through rolling hills and past lakes, rivers, forests, wildlife and miles of blooming lupines throughout the southern part of Iron County.

lincoln County

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May 6 & 7 Tomahawk -Spring Fling: Lots of shopping bargains throughout downtown. May 7 Merrill – Kolor RunWalk: 5K, 2 miles, Riverside Athletic Club. Post-run party, music, dancing, color throws. Riversideathletic.com. May 7 Tomahawk -- Lions Lunker Fishing Contest: SARA Park headquarters. Fishing, food and beverages. 715-612-8134. May 28 Tomahawk – Wheels in Motion: Motorcycle show and swap meet, noon to 3:30pm, West Wisconsin Avenue. Music and raffles at 5pm Rodeo Saloon. May 29 Tomahawk -- Main Street Memories Car Show: 9am to 3pm, Historic Downtown. Huge car show, arts and crafts show, food and beverages, live music. 715-453-1090. June 10-12 Merrill -- WI River Pro Rodeo: 3 radio performances, food, and merchandize vendors. County fairgrounds. June 11 Tomahawk -- Rockin’ Tomahawk 5K/Half Marathon: 715-453-5334. June 18-19 Gleason -Heritage Days: Lions Park. Mud bogs Saturday; truck & tractor pull Sunday. Both noon start. July 9 Gleason -- Mud Bogs: Lions Park. Noon start.

Take a road trip to Main Street Memories Car Show TOMAHAWK – Come join the fun when Tomahawk Main Street, Inc., hosts the 2016 Main Street Memories Car Show the weekend of May 28 & 29 – proving once again that muscle and flash never goes out of style when it comes to classic and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles! As always, spectator admission is free and there is a great selection of food available at this event regarded as the region’s first car show of the season. Historic Main Street and select side streets are closed to vehicular traffic so as to not endanger pedestrians. The Main Street Memories Weekend will be two-pronged: the main event is the 22nd annual car show on Sunday, May 29 when more than 350 vehicles will be on display on Main Street and side streets. Some are show cars that you’ll definitely want to check out! Others are daily drivers, but head-turners nonetheless. The two-wheel crowd gets its day on Saturday, May 28 when a motorcycle show takes center stage. • Saturday, May 28 -- “Wheels In Motion Classic Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet” between 3rd and 4th Street will be from noon to 4pm. Rain location is SARA Park. Trophy presentation by Lincoln County Cycles at 3:30pm will be for the following: Spectators’ Choice, Best Paint, Most Authentic, Most Custom, and Tomahawk Main Street Business Choice. Beginning at 5pm, Wisconsin Avenue will be open and a new Cruisin’ Event will begin for both classic cars and motorcycles at Rodeo Saloon with 50s and 60s music and raffles. • Sunday, May 29 – Main Street Memories Car Show’s hours are 9am to 3pm. Entertainment begins at 10am with DJ Brown and his Crusin’ Sounds. Kids are invited to visit the Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo. The appliquéd sampler quilt winner will be drawn right before the 3pm presentation of over 50 trophies in 26 classes. There will be an arts & crafts show to browse, along with raffles. About Sunday’s show: The Memorial Day weekend events draw thousands of people fascinated with these Detroit machines of the past (with a sprinkling of foreign makes). For many, it’s a rebirth of their love affair with their first set of wheels. The cars and trucks have been painstakingly restored to their original condition or near original. Some will be available for purchase. All makes, models and years, especially of vintage character or special interest vehicles, are welcome in the car show area. Register your vehicle online at tomahawkmainstreet.org.

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Dragon Boat Festival coming to Minocqua MINOCQUA – Colorful dragon boat races are coming to downtown Minocqua later this summer, adding a new festival to this resort community for residents and visitors to experience. The Howard Young Foundation (HYF) is sponsoring the 2016 Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival, with races set for Saturday, Aug. 20 on Lake Minocqua. Festival hours will run 8am to 3pm. Teams of 20 paddlers and one drummer in 45-foot-long dragon boats will race a 300-meter straight, point-to-point course in front of Torpy Park. The International Dragon Boat Federation will sanction the races. Each boat has an ornately carved dragon’s head at the bow and a tail in the stern. The hull is brightly painted with dragon scales. The paddles symbolically represent the dragon’s claws. Dragon boat racing has its roots in Chinese culture dating back

May 14 Minocqua – Color Run: 10am, Minocqua Park Complex. May 21 Minocqua – Girls on the Run: 10am, Torpy Park. 5K run/walk. May 22 Rhinelander – RASTA Rally: Long and short mountain bike races, Washburn Silent Sports Trails. Rastatrails.org. May 28 Woodruff – Car Show & Craft Show & Parade: Woodruff Community Center. Car show, craft show, both 9am to 3pm; parade at 1pm. Food and beverages, face painting for kids. May 29 Hazelhurst – Lions Pancake Breakfast: 8-11:30am, town hall. June 4 Minocqua – Arts & Crafts Festival: 8am to 3pm, Torpy Park. Original artwork and handcrafted items by 75 vendors. June 11 Rhinelander –Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn: 9am to 3pm. Over 100 arts and crafts vendors, food

and entertainment. June 18 Hazelhurst – Arts & Crafts Show: 9am to 4pm, ball park. June 19 Minocqua – Wounded Warrior Project: noon to 7pm, Albee’s Yacht Club. June 25 Minocqua – Island Swim Challenge: 9am, Torpy Park. 1-mile swim race. 715356-5266. July 2 Minocqua – Muggy Buggy 5K & Muggy Buggy X Mud Run: 9am, Minocqua Winter Park. 715-356-3309 or minocquawinterpark.org. July 7-10 Rhinelander – Hodag Country Music Festival: National acts on Main Stage, food and merchandize vendors. 715-369-1300 or hodag.com. July 29-31 Minocqua – Annual Antique and Wooden Boat Show: held at The Boathouse, Minocqua. Aug. 20 Minocqua – Dragon Boat Festival: 8am to 3pm, Topry Park. Boat races, entertainment, children’s area, live music, food court.

some 2,000 years. Today, it’s one of the fastest-growing water sports in the world. In addition to races, there will be entertainment, children’s area, live music on stage, food and drink vendors in the food court, souvenirs, opening ceremony at Torpy Park, parade of teams, and the awards and closing ceremony. To register and for more information, visit minocquadragonboat.com.

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Lots of fun at Car Show, Craft Show & Parade WOODRUFF – The fifth annual Memorial Classic Car Show will be Saturday, May 28 at the Woodruff Community Center grounds, 1418 First Ave. (Hwy. 47, about six blocks east of Hwy. 51). Vehicle registration is from 8-10pm with the show hours set for 9am to 3pm. Dash plaques will be given to each registrant. Registration fees are $10 for cars and trucks; $5 for snowmobiles and tractors; and exempt if you bring a fire truck. Car classes range from 1900 to 2015, including stock and modified. Among the 50 awards will be Best of Show and Best of Paint. A craft show sponsored by Dr. Kate Museum will be held in conjunction with the car show with the same hours, 9am to 3pm. In addition, there will be face painting and a clown for the kids. Planned also is an American Heroes parade, starting at 1pm. The parade route is on Hwy. 47 from Thrall Road to Veteran’s Parkway. Food and beverages will be available on site. For more information, visit townofwoodruff.org or call the town clerk’s office at 715-356-9421.

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Boom Lake Log Jam

RHINELANDER -- The 2016 Boom Lake Log Jam will be Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26 in Hodag Park on the shores of Boom Lake, Rhinelander. Families will enjoy an array of shows and activities at this third annual festival, including exciting Lumberjack shows and demonstrations. In addition, there will be a lumberjack pancake breakfast, live music, art and craft fair, Kids Karnival and more. This year they are running the Boom Lake Log Jam in conjunction with the YMCA of the Northwoods’ Hodag Run for Your Life half marathon, 10K and 5K events. The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce is also hosting the Best Bloody Mary competition. The contest portion will consist of the “Best Bloody Mary in the Northwoods” celebrity judging and the “People’s Choice Bloody Mary.” New this year is the Northwoods bloody mary bar where customers can purchase a single bloody mary from the establishments. For more information, including times, call 715-365-7460 or visit ExploreRhinelander.com

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Special Experiences at Wildwood Wildlife Park Special Experiences at Wildwood Wildlife Park

Interactive Giraffe Feeding Encounter

Interactive Giraffe Feeding Encounter During this unforgettable experience, you can get up close and personal with one of the largest and certainly the tallest mammals in the world. When the giraffe leans down to nibble out of your hand or steal a kiss, be sure to snap a few pictures and check out the size and beauty of their heads, with their large expressive eyes crowned by long eyelashes, and long thin lips. You’ll get to see the giraffe’s purple, prehensile tongue in action. A giraffe’s tongue can actually extend to 20 inches and is used in conjunction with the lips for feeding. The strength and agility of their tongue will amaze and surprise you! This encounter really connects people to nature. For a $5.00 fee, you’ll receive a serving of tasty giraffe treats for an experience you won’t forget.

During this unforgettable experience, you can get up close and personal with one of the largest and certainly the tallest mammals in the world. When the giraffe leans down to nibble out of your hand or steal a kiss, be sure to snap a few pictures and check out the size and beauty of their heads, with their large expressive eyes crowned by long eyelashes, and long thin lips. For a fee, you’ll receive a serving of tasty giraffe treats for an experience you won’t forget.

Animal Encounter / Nursery Wildwood offers the largest interactive petting zoo in Wisconsin. Guests love the animal encounters where they are greeted by a host of animals including kangaroo, aoudad, woodchuck, Wildwood offers the largest interactive petting zoo armadillo, ferret, chinchilla, skunk, opossum, in Wisconsin. Guests love the animal encounters degus, sugar glider, hedgehog, and many more. Guests can touch a tortoise, love a goat, feel athey are greeted by a host of animals includwhere porcupine, cuddle a bunny, pet a skunk, or hug a Bear Juice / Trout Feeding / Koi Feeding ing kangaroo, aoudad, woodchuck, armadillo, ferret, pot-bellied pig. Offering this sensory experience ls at Wildwood Wildlife Park is a thrill for any age. Guests love feeding the bears and chinchilla, skunk, opossum, degus, sugar glider, a bottle of the special blend juices for $1. They really enjoy this special treat. promotes a positive bond between animals people. Wildwood’s knowledgeable friendly staff hand feeding “critter crackers” to the deer, camel, sheep, aoudad, pigs, and goats. hedgehog, and many more. Guests can touch a toroment so don’t forget your camera! Another awesome experience is the Trout will help you better understand the animal world. toise, love a goat, feel a porcupine, cuddle a bunny, rainbow trout. Guests can buy Trout pellets from a feed machine and toss them It’s truly an interactive learning experience!

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entire surface comes alive with a frenzy of trout. The “New Koi” pond is home to Visitors can purchase food to feed the Koi or just sit and relax in this peaceful and

pet a skunk, or hug a pot-bellied pig.

Interactive Budgie Encounter

There is always something new at Wildwood Wildlife Park, don’t forget to visit our newest popular attraction, “The Parakeet Budgie Encounter”. Visit our walk through aviary and experience up close and personal the beauty of over 500 parakeets flying around, landing on you. Visitors may buy a “bird feed stick” and have parakeets eating right out of your hand.

Animal Feeding/Bear Juice/ Trout Feeding/Koi Feeding

Feeding the animals at Wildwood Wildlife Park is a thrill for any age. Guests love feeding the bears “Bear Juice”. Buy a bottle of the special blend juices for $1. They really enjoy this special treat. Guests also enjoy hand feeding “critter crackers” to the deer, camel, sheep, aoudad, pigs, and goats. Also check out the “NEW” Flamingo Cove and Dino Dig.

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Daily programs are held at the amphitheater where visitors learn about various mammals, birds, primates, and reptiles. We firmly believe that a little knowledge can go a long way in cultivating respect and love for animals. That's why we work hard to provide a variety of educational programs and learning experiences at the zoo!

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Living History School House

The One-Room Schoolhouse features artifacts with interpretive information from the nineteenth century, and the first decade of the twentieth century where a single teacher taught academic basics to all grade levels.

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The Zoo’s New Educational Center is filled with amazing things to see and do. You’ll peer into the world of honeybees and witness honeybees performing their specialized duties to produce honey. Other activities Follow Us On: include; Artifacts, Microscopes, Conservation Corner, Amphibians, snake, lizard, arthropods, and insect displays.

• Hundreds of mammals, birds, reptiles & primates • Baby animal encounters • Easily walked landscaped trails • Otter colony with pools & slides • Beaver pond • Budgie Buddies Parakeet Encounter • Nature boardwalk • Exotic bird displays • Koi pond • Trout pond • Musky pond • Wildlife programs Dino Dig “Explore & Learn”

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Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows are a family favorite WOODRUFF -- Weeks before the official start of summer, Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows begins preparing for the upcoming season. 2016 will mark the 33rd year that Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows has been entertaining area visitors on Woodland Lake in downtown Woodruff. A spin-off of the famous Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows that began in Hayward, the Woodruff show features the same world-class athletes in a performance that is identical to the Hayward venue. Preparing the site for the summer performances involves maintenance to guarantee the safety of performers as well as its guests. The climbing poles that rise 60 feet into the air are inspected and pads at the bottom are secured in place. “When you are climbing that pole at record speed, the last thing you want on your mind is its stability,” states Cassidy Scheer, world champion pole climber. The log dogs on which the lumberjacks stand and swing razor sharp axes in the event called the underhand chop are checked for structural safety. The specially turned cedar logs used for the logrolling and boom-run events are pulled out of storage and replaced if necessary. The gear and equipment used by the lumberjacks is also checked for safety. Steel toed boots, leather leg chaps, climbing belts and gaffes (the spikes on the side of a climber’s shoes) need to be in

tip-top shape to protect the performers. The special leather guards that are placed over a portion of saw blades to protect children as they crosscut saw with the lumberjacks during the kid’s matinees are inspected and repaired if necessary. In addition to the lumberjack gear, the show site is prepared for the throng of summer guests that arrive with the warm weather. Bleachers, walkways and the handicap ramp are checked and the landscaping is refreshed. How about all that wood, the logs the lumberjacks saw and chop? Over 20 tons of aspen logs are hauled to the site throughout the summer. Logs need to be uniform in diameter and stripped of bark – the same guidelines adhered to in the Lumberjack World Championships. The first show of the season scheduled for school field trips is also open to the public. It’s this show that gets the team’s adrenalin pumped for the season. The staff is eager to entertain and display the athleticism they’ve worked hard to keep tuned during the winter months. With everything checked out, cleaned up and the staff eager to get another season underway, there is one element of the shows that cannot be controlled. That is the temperature of the water in Woodland Lake. “Logrolling and the boom-run are pretty darn cold events for us those first few shows of the season,” states Darby Hand, show manager. “That lake doesn’t really warm up until the beginning of July and no matter how good you are at those events, you’re going to end up in the water at some point!”

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Hodag Country Festival – It’s the party of the summer RHINELANDER – The 39th annual Hodag Country Festival, which will be July 7-10 in Rhinelander, promises to be another memorable experience for country music fans. We’re not stretching it to say it’s the party of the summer! In addition to national acts in the natural outdoor amphitheater, there will be other musical performers, food and merchandize vendors, and camping opportunities. The following performers will be on the main stage: July 7 -- Mickey Gilley, Maddie & Tae, Marty’s Party; July 8 -- Thomas Rhett, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lauren Alaina; July 9 -- Jack Owen, Montgomery Gentry, Jana Kramer, Dallas Smith, Clare Dunn; and July 10 -- Neal McCoy, Chris Janson, Terri Clark, Brothers Osborne, Cam. There will be a band playing in the Pavilion every day starting Saturday, July 2 and a karaoke contest will be held on Thursday, July 7. In conjunction with the Hodag Country Festival, country music radio stations around Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan sponsor regional country band contests. The first place winners of each region advance to the Hodag Country Festival to compete on July 8 for cash prizes and the title of Wisconsin State Country Band Champion. For more information, call 715-369-1300 or visit hodag.com. Happy Hodag!

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THREE LAKES – Get ready for the 2016 Northwoods Heritage Fest on Sunday, June 12 in Three Lakes. From 10am to 7pm, enjoy food, beverages and live entertainment in celebration of the various heritages and cultures of the Northwoods. The Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce invites everybody to this fifth annual event held at Cy Williams Park, 1704 Superior Street, Hwy. 45/32. Most events take place under the tent so no worries about rain!

The Three Lakes Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their special cake sale. Additionally there will be a beanbag toss competition sponsored by the Three Lakes Tavern League open to two-person teams in a 15-team double elimination. Payout is for first, second and third place teams. For more information, contact the chamber at 715-546-3344 or visit threelakes.com.

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This year they are featuring German, Italian, Polish, Wisconsin, USA and Three Lakes cuisines; roasted corn on the cob along with domestic, Polish, Irish, Italian and German beers with wine sales by the glass, as well as a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. A “Parade of Flags” ceremony features the national anthems from the countries mentioned above, along with a special USA patriotic melody.

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It’s a full day and into the evening of entertainment in the International Beer and Wine Garden Pavilion. There will be performances by the Kinsella Irish Dancers, Bret & Frisk with a vast repertoire of well-known artists, and “Diamond Pepper” featuring “Songs of Neil Diamond”, LI’L Teddy Polka Band and special dance selections from 1-2-3 Lakes Dance Studio.

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May 7 Amery – Half Marathon: Stower Seven Lakes Trail. June 3-5 Osceola – Rhubarb Days: Mill Pond Park. June 10-12 St. Croix Falls – Wannigan Days: Music tributes; food court; car show, kiddie parade, water fights; 5K and half marathon on Saturday; piggy back races, bed races, fireworks. Wannigans.com. June 11 Deer Lake – Youth Fishing Contest: neilmckenzieyouthfishing.org.

County June 11 Frederic – Lions Classic Bike Race: June 11 St. Croix Falls – City of Trails 5K & 10K Run/ Walk: June 17-19 Clayton – Cheese Days: June 18-19 Frederic – Indianhead Gem & Mineral Show: Opens at 10am each day. Frederic High School. June 18 Frederic – Lions Classic Car Show: 10am to 2pm. June 23-26 Clear Lake – Heritage Days: June 25-26 Milltown – Fisherman’s Party:

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Environmental Area offers a lot for nature lovers

BALSAM LAKE – If nature beckons -- bird watching, a scenic place for a picnic, a walk, a bit of fishing – you should consider the D.D. Kennedy Environmental Area/County Park. The 106-acre preserve can be found along the Balsam Branch River that flows through central Polk County.

including 1-1/2 miles of paved trails, weave through the preserve.

Visitors will find a dam, millpond and well-maintained trails. The preserve is listed as a stop on the Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail. The prairie habitat features native grasses and wildflowers, which attracts a large variety of birds. Signature species include Black-throated Green and Canada Warblers, Blue-headed Vireos, and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers. Interpretive hiking trails,

For more information, call 715-485-9294. The preserve is located at Kennedy Mill Avenue in Balsam Lake. From St. Croix Falls travel east 8 miles on Hwy. 8, turn south on Hwy. 65 about 1.5 miles, turn east on 115th Avenue about 1.5 miles to the park. Watch for the small, brown signs.

An Educational Center became a reality in 2007. Fishing is allowed from the bridge over the dam and handicap accessible pier. The park features a number of amenities including two picnic areas with grills, shelter and modern bathrooms.

Wannigan Days – Celebrating the river spirit

ST. CROIX FALLS – The neighboring cities of St. Croix Falls, WI and Taylors Falls, MN share more than the St. Croix River that flows between the two communities. They are also co-sponsoring Wannigan Days, which will be June 10-12 this year. This is a date change from prior years!

“New” and “expanded” aptly describe this year’s, the 58th annual, festival, with piggyback races Saturday and bed races on Sunday. There’s a three-day arts and crafts fair. The parade line-up will have more bands, stilt walkers and the Minnesota Vikings Drummers. Each day features top rated music tributes, including The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Bon Jovi and more. Get your fill of food and drink at the food court. There’s “steak on a stick,” tacos and burritos, deep fried pickles and won tons, wood fire pizza and much more to drive your taste buds wild with desire! • Friday’s attractions include car show and kiddie parade downtown Taylors Falls, fire department water games. • Saturday, the City of Trails 5K and half marathon will start at 9am from the Middle School. Those piggyback races will be at the Overlook. Kids will have fun at their pedal tractor pull. Ole & Lena have two performances set at the Festival Theatre. Fireworks will light up the skies at 10pm. • Sunday brings the fire department water games, noon bed races, River City Cloggers (new also), talent show and other activities. For times and updated information, visit wannigans.com.

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Calendar May 29 Fifield – Lawn Mower Races: Race track, 1pm races, grandstand seating, concessions.

The Smith Rapids Covered Bridge is picture perfect FIFIELD – Come for the bridge, stay for the campground. You won’t be disappointed with a trek off the beaten path to the Smith Rapids Covered Bridge, which spans 90 feet over the South Fork of the Flambeau River in Price County. The South Fork is a popular with canoe and kayak enthusiasts in the spring and early summer or when the waters levels are high enough. Located in the heart of the Chequamegon National Forest, the bridge was built by the U.S. Forest Service, It was recognized as the 1992 Outstanding Engineering Project in Wisconsin. It’s one of only a few covered bridges found in Wisconsin. Although it looks “old,” it actually was constructed in 1991. The bridge was specially constructed using a Town Lattice truss design and constructed with glue-laminated wood, which makes it unique in Wisconsin. The bridge style was named after Ithiel Town, who in the 1820s came up with the design. Attractive diamond shape openings along the width on the sidewalls give you views of the pretty river that gurgles underneath. The adjoining Smith Rapids Campground (rustic) includes a canoe launch, picnic area complete with tables and fire rings, drinking water, a picnic shelter, tenting areas and vault style toilets. Of course, where a river flows, there’s fishing to be had. There’s a carry-in boat access. Located there is the Smith Rapids Saddle Trail with equestrians in mind. The campground area allows ATV access to the 60-mile Flambeau Trail System. Come winter snowmobilers as well as ATVers frequent the area. Rolling terrain, tree-line corridors, wooden bridges, and vistas overlooking bogs and lakes highlights the trail. Be sure to bring your camera to capture your visit to this special place.

May 29 Ogema – Barn Dance & Silent Auction: Darrell Y Luann Lind Farm, N169 Settlement Rd. 7-11:55pm. DJ music, free square dance lessons, refreshments, silent auction. 715-564-3340. June 11-12 Catawba & Kennan – Lumberman’s Day: Saturday at Kennan – 4K run run/walk, games, potluck dinner, tractor pull; Sunday at Catawba – parade, volleyball tournament, logging contests, raffle; much more each day. 715-474-6626. June 17-19 Phillips – Czech-Slovak Community Festival: Arts and crafts fair, food, bike ride, singers, live music, and much more. 715-339-4100. Czech-Slovak-Festival.com. June 25 Brantwood – Scandinavian Midsummer Celebration: 2-6pm, Knox Creek Heritage Center. Exhibits, food, silent auction, music, bonfire, maypole, tour of historic buildings. 715564-2520.

Directions: From Fifield 14 miles east on Highway 70, then Forest Road 148 to the covered bridge.

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Bigger UTVs now allowed on Flambeau Trail PRICE COUNTY –The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest announces that ATVs and UTVs up to 65 inches are now allowed on the Flambeau Motorized Trail (FMT) system.

hicles less than 50 inches due to terrain factors. The larger width UTVs will have to detour along Forest Road 511 to avoid this short segment.

The trail system will meet the larger width UTV trail standards with the exception of one small segment (118-125, north of Forest Road 182), which will only remain open to motorized ve-

The FMT is open from May 1 to the following year on March 14. Weather and trail conditions may cause closures during this time period in order to protect the resource and maintain the integrity of the trail. There are many people looking for the trails that will accommodate the 65-inch UTVs. These machines typically can fit a family of four, or a group of friends, plus gear. The FMT system offers more than 70 miles of year round riding opportunities including ATVs, UTVs and snowmobiles during the winter months in Price County. The interconnecting network of trails varies in length from less than one mile to over 23 miles. Many lakes, streams and the South Fork of the Flambeau River are accessible from the Flambeau Trails. Along the trail there are several points of interest including the Smith Rapids Covered Bridge crossing the South Fork of the Flambeau River, Round Lake Logging Dam and Camp Nine Springs. Routes from the trail system allows for access to the city of Park Falls.

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Sawyer Calendar May 13-15 Hayward – Treeland Challenge Fishing Contest: Walleye and largemouth bass tournament with cash prizes; fishing seminar, door prizes. 715-462-3874 or treelandresorts.com. May 20-22 Hayward – Northern Encounter Fish-

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ing Contest: Sponsored by Musky Tale Resort. Northern pike fishing, cash prizes, raffles. 715-462-3838 or musky-tale-resort.com. June 16-19 Hayward – Muskie Festival: Fishing contest, sidewalk sales, carnival; arts and crafts show; games, street dance, parade.

Take the Treeland Challenge HAYWARD – The 32nd annual Treeland Challenge fishing tournament will offer thousands of dollars in prizes, including a $2,000 gift certificate to Cabela’s to be awarded in the grand prize drawing/adult division. The walleye and largemouth tournament (catch and release) on the Chippewa Flowage will be Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15. The field is limited to 300 entries. The tournament is geared for the everyday fisherman. “This tournament is all about the camaraderie of fishing, bringing old and new fishing buddies together, and of course, the friendly banter between boats,” say the tournament sponsors, Treeland Resorts and Pat’s Landing. Single and family entries accepted (as well as early entry fee price reductions). Call 715-462-3874 or visit treelandresorts.com for more information and registration. First place is $1,000 cash and trophy jacket for each of the walleye and largemouth bass divisions, followed by $600 and $300 for second and third place finishers respectively (based on 250 adult entrants). There will be a fishing seminar and door prizes at the welcome on Thursday; with other days featuring raffles, casting contest, daily door prizes, grand door prizes, as well as a brat and beer feed on Saturday and old fashioned Sunday picnic. The latter will be followed by the awards ceremony.

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A tradition of family fun continues at Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows HAYWARD -- Fred Scheer can’t help but reflect on the long history of his Lumberjack Shows in Hayward as he prepares for the upcoming 35th season. He and his brother Robert created the original show in 1981, incorporating events from the Lumberjack World Championships. More than a demonstration, the show features a competition between two lumberjack teams as they do 10 different events, logrolling, pole climbing and crosscut saw among them. Cheering the teams on gets the crowd involved in the show which is a key element in family entertainment and a little down home humor keeps everyone chuckling. The original venue for the show in 1981 was a small dock on the shore of Lake Hayward behind what was then called Windmill Square. There the show’s lumberjacks delighted small crowds and soon it became apparent the production needed more space. With encouragement from Tony Wise, the legendary Hayward promoter, Fred and Robert Scheer moved the show to its present location, Lumberjack Village. Fred is now the sole owner of Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows and the Lumberjack Village. Training young athletes to be lumberjacks is still a fulfilling role for Fred. Through the years many lumberjacks have come, performed and moved on to other careers. Numerous world champion logrollers, pole climbers and boom-runners had their start as apprentices in Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show and the cast has always included world champion lumberjacks. A world champion log roller himself, Fred occasionally delights audiences by personally participating in a show. For all the years Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows has been in Hayward, it continues to draw crowds. One might say that a visit to northern Wisconsin isn’t complete without seeing a Scheer’s Lumberjack Show.

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Hayward’s Musky Festival is a summer favorite HAYWARD – Billed as Hayward’s largest community festival, the 67th annual Musky Festival welcomes fishermen, shoppers, fun-seekers and just about anyone else interested in a great time and good eats. Sponsored by the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, the 2016 Musky Festival dates are Thursday, June 16 thorough Sunday, June 19. There will be live music during the day both Friday and Saturday. The Lions are sponsoring a fishing contest all three days with lottery drawing and category prizes. The carnival is also all three days.

Thursday welcomes visitors to the sidewalk sales beginning at 10am, carnival opening at 12:30pm and the Musky Festival Queen pageant at 7pm at the local high school. Friday is a full day of activities, including the fine arts and crafts show (more than 100 booths!), sidewalk sales, face painting, hula hoop contest, ice crème eating contest, evening street dance with music by Blue Collar Cocktail on the Main Stage. On Saturday morning, journey over to the county fairgrounds for breakfast. Much of Friday’s activities continue into this day. They also have a watermelon eating contest, and another evening street dance with music by Todd Hurst on the Main Stage. The Musky Fest 5K run/walk and 10K run (also a Minnow Run for 12 and younger) will take place at 9am Sunday. There’s a casting contest at 10:30am, and the grand parade will be at 1pm on Historic Main Street.

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shawano Country Calendar

May 20-22 Keshena – Gathering of Warriors Pow Wow: Woodland Bowl. June 11 Wittenberg – Wittenberg Community Days: 11am to 11pm, Washington Park. Rides, games, food, hot air balloon rides, live music, fireworks. 715-881-2111. June 11 Shawano – Rhubarb Festival: 10am to 3pm, Heritage Park. Horse-drawn wagon

rides, rhubarb desserts, rhubarb lemonade, museum tours. June 25 Shawano – Wolf River Paddle & Pedal: 8am to 4pm. Paddle down the Wolf from CCC landing and bike 3 miles back to Shawano. Shawanopathways.org or 715-5268823. June 25-26 Tilleda – Tilleda Dayz: 8am to 5pm. Cribbage and bean bag tourneys, citywide rummage & craft sales, food.

Rhubarb Fest is a sweet treat for families SHAWANO – Visit the birthplace of Shawano County and get a sweet reward when you attend the eighth annual Rhubarb Fest on Saturday, June 11 at Shawano County Heritage Park, Shawano. Hours are 10am to 3pm, and admission is free. The event is held in conjunction with the Summerfest/Antique Car Show on Main Street in Shawano. Horse-drawn carriages will be available to transport guests between the events. Sponsored by the Shawano County Historical Society, the day’s treats include rhubarb desserts, rhubarb lemonade and even rhubarb brats! Visitors can shop for plants provided by the Shawano Woman’s Club. There will be live music, craft demonstration, oldtime children’s games, basket raffles and more on the grounds. This year they will have a Civil War reenactment camp and fur traders on Sunset Island. The Society’s nine buildings, including seven museums, will be open for tours. They include the 1871 Kast House, 1895 schoolhouse, reconstructed 1800s log cabin, 1930s limestone building, the “Oil House” (now an agricultural museum), Zachow Depot replica and a country church. An N-scale model recreation of Zachow is located in the depot’s freight room, with the buildings, roads and landscape authentic to the late 1940s. Sunset Island, historically known as “Monkey Island,” is the exact location of Samuel Farnsworth’s sawmill, the business that started the development of Shawano County by European settlers. The address is 524 North Franklin St., Shawano. Visit their website: shawanohsitory.org for more details.

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Vilas County

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May 13-14 Manitowish Waters – Northwoods Birding Festival: Field trips, workshops and programs. 715-5432085 discoverycenter.net. May 14 Boulder Jct. to Eagle River – Journey’s Marathon: Full & half marathons, power walk; 10 & 5K events, fun run for kids. 800-359-6315 or journeysmarathon.org. May 21 Boulder Junction – White Deer Triathlon: 9am start. Cookout, awards, live music. May 28-29 Manitowish Waters – Antique & Classic Boat Show: Headquarters at Little Bohemia Lodge. Hours are 8am to 5pm Saturday, 8am to 1pm Sunday. manitowishwaters.org. May 29 St. Germain – Classic Sled Roundup: Dozens of classic and antique snowmobiles, food, awards, swap meet.

715-542-4463. June 11 Eagle River – Up North Beerfest: 2-6pm, HiPines Campground: Sample selections from 30 breweries. June 11 St. Germain – Walk in the Woods Art Fair: 9am to 3pm. 50+ artists, food, wine. Secretsofthenorthwoods.com. June 18-19 Manitowish Waters – Solstice Festival: Different bike tours, post ride activities, mountain bike skills seminar; music, games, food. Solsticefestival.us. June 18 Conover – ‘Callie” Canoe & Kayak Races: Two races, advance and amateur. Rohrs Wilderness Tours. 715547-3639 or RWTCanoe.com. June 26 Presque Isle -- Country Fair: 10am to 4pm. Arts and crafts, games, live music, fun run/walk and more. June 26 Conover – Taste of Conover: 11am to 3pm. Town Park.

Mark your calendar for the World Championship UTV/ ATV Derby

EAGLE RIVER – Elite racers and many more contenders will be returning to the AMSOIL World Championship Derby Track in Eagle River for the second annual Trig’s Smokehouse World Championship Side x Side UTV/ATV Derby on Friday through Sunday, Aug. 19-21. There will be three days of intense championship stock and modified racing for all classes on a challenging motocross-style track as well as oval racing. It will take all the skills and stamina possible for racers to win, as well as a test of the machines themselves as they soar over dips and around the hard turns of the course. There will be select OEM’s demo rides, displays outside, and vendors in the Expo Hall offering sales items and so much more. Enjoy the live bands, food and beverages in the Expo Hall beer garden. Camping is available as is motor home parking on the Derby grounds. Friday night will feature the always-exciting Freestyle Power Sports Show under the lights. Saturday night will be highlighted with Mud Runs for racers, a bonfire and food. Sunday night will be the wind-up with trophy presentations and awards. There’s a high stakes poker run through the Northern Wisconsin trail systems. We’ll be bringing more information to you in the next issues of Action. For tickets and more information, call 715-479-4424 or visit DerbyTrack.com or e-mail info@derbytrack.com.

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MANITOWISH WATERS – Wooden boat enthusiasts will be gathering in the Northwoods for the inaugural Manitowish Waters Antique & Classic Boat Show set for Saturday and Sunday, May 28 & 29 on the legendary Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes. Sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce, the show will afford visitors a chance to admire these finely crafted wooden vessels that during the 1930s to 50s transported guests to fishing camps and were used to pull water skiers or simply to cruise the lakes. The boats have an elegance all their own, showing remarkable styling and craftsmanship. Their owners keep the heritage alive by careful maintenance of the boats, some of which are valued way north of $100,000. During the show, the boats will be berthed at Little Bohemia Lodge on Little Star Lake. Show hours are Saturday, 8am to 5pm and again Sunday, 8am to 1pm. Both days, at 10am (also 1pm Saturday), there will be a “Start your engines” so you can hear the meaty rumble of powerful marine engines. There will also be a “woodie” car display on the grounds. Concessions and food will be brought to you by Little Bohemia. Bret & Frisk will provide music from 11am to 2pm Saturday. Then on Sunday, from 10am to 1pm, enjoy the music of Justin Russell. Various awards, including People’s Choice, will be presented at 1pm Sunday. Spectator admission is free. For more information, call the chamber at 715-543-8488 or visit mwboatshow.com.

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Journeys Marathon reaches milestone

EAGLE RIVER – The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center announces the 20th annual Journeys Marathon is slated for Saturday, May 14. Journeys Marathon, voted One of the Top 5 “Best Kept Marathon Secrets” by Runner’s World magazine, will take place in the beautiful Northwoods and offers competitive and non-competitive options.

The Journeys Marathon and half marathon are both USATFcertified courses and the full marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Events include a 26.2-mile full marathon, a 13.1-mile half marathon and power walk, a new 10K event, a 5K, and a Fun Run for kids age seven and under. Races are open

to runners and walkers.

The course starts with a woodland backdrop near the Boulder Junction area on rustic roads, while meandering through the Northern HighlandAmerican Legion State Forest and past many scenic northern Wisconsin lakes along the way to the finish line at Riverview Park in Eagle River. Activities kick off Friday, May 13 from 5-9pm at Northland Pines High School with a Health and Wellness Expo, which includes free 15-minute yoga sessions, along with shopping, door prizes and raffles, spaghetti dinner and race registration/packet pick up. On Saturday, May 14, the full marathon starts at 8am from White Birch Village on County Road K, the half marathon and power walk at 9:15am from County Road K just east of E. Buckatabon Lake Road, and the 10K and 5K at 8 am from Riverview Park in Eagle River. The Kids Fun Run will start at various times, beginning at 10:30am and continuing through 1pm. The Journeys awards ceremony will be held at 2pm. For more information and to register, contact the chamber at 800-359-6315 or visit journeysmarathon.org.

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‘Callie’ Canoe and Kayak Race held on the Wisconsin River CONOVER – You don’t have to be a paddler to have fun at the Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday, June 18. Spectators can watch the racers, enjoy three meals including a pig roast, and place bids for great prizes at a live auction -- all the while raising money for an important cause. Proceeds from the event benefit pediatric brain tumor research. One such tumor took the life of 13-year-old Callie Rohr, the daughter of Jeff and Marcia Rohr. The Rohrs, who own Rohrs Wilderness Tours (RWT), host the annual event. RWT is where the races start. The day starts with breakfast at 8am served by the Conover Lions Club. There will be lunch at noon and the pig roast at 5pm followed by the auction. This year’s “Callie” will be a one-day race instead of the traditional two days. It will consist of two different races on the beautiful headwaters of the Wisconsin River. There are 13 different race classes, including Pro, in the competitive 14-mile race, which starts at 10am. Racers finish at the County K landing. Trophies will be given to the winners in each class. At 3pm, “Paddle for a Cure” media personalities will race each other on a 1 ½-mile course for the titles of “Fastest TV Station” and “Fastest DJ” on the water. This class is also open to everyone who

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A limited number of rental canoes and kayaks will be available from RWT. To register for the races and for more information, visit RWTCanoe.com or call 715547-3639.

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Beer Festival returns with a new name EAGLE RIVER – Raise your glass to an old favorite with a new name. They brewed up a new name for the Great Northern Beer Festival. Now known as the Up North Beerfest, the event is also under new management – the Eagle River Area chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. The beer festival will be held on its traditional grounds – the Hi-Pines Campground, and as always, on the second Saturday in June. This puts the popular gathering on Saturday, June 11 in 2016. Hours are 2-6pm. Advance tickets are available. What is a beer festival? A beer festival is simply an appreciation of beer. Up North Beerfest is a great opportunity to try many different styles of beers from many different breweries. You get 2-3 oz. of brew from each to sample. The beer festival will showcase some of the best craft beers in the region, including local brewery Tribute Brewing Co. In all, selections from 30 breweries will be represented. Attendees will receive a souvenir booklet and a tasting glass.

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MANITOWISH WATERS – The Manitowish Waters Community Foundation will present the second annual Solstice Festival on June 17-19. The Solstice Festival celebrates the longest day of the year and is the official start to the summer cycling season in Manitowish Waters. Activities are geared for families, and include the following: Friday, June 17 -- The festival begins Friday with a kick-off reception from 3:30-5:30pm at Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar and a guided, sunset night ride at 8:15pm. Saturday, June 18 -- The family ride is a 1- to 12-mile adventure that begins Saturday at 9:30am at Koller Park. There are plenty of rest stops and activities along the way with geocaching, nature games and live animals at the Discovery Center, a mountain bike skills park at Camp Jorn YMCA and challenging family activities at North Lakeland School. Collect bracelets from each location for chances to win raffle prizes. Shuttles will be available for those who may need to shorten the ride.

Sunday, June 19 -- Experienced riders will enjoy a 29-mile (11am), 50-mile (9am) or 100-mile (7am) road ride, along beautiful, well-marked courses with rest stops and support in Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, Sayner and St. Germain. After a day in the saddle, head to Koller Park, in the heart of Manitowish Water’s downtown, for post-race gatherings. Saturday’s ride ends with a cookout (free to participating youth under 12), music, hyrobike relays races (new), games, and swimming. Sunday’s post-ride party offers a cookout, music, raffles and concludes with Music in the Park.

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Other new additions include mini massages both days and SUP yoga on Sunday. Visit solsticefestival.us for a full event schedule. Register for early-bird rates and to order a complimentary t-shirt. Families participating in Saturday’s ride are $30 per family (up to five) or $10 per individual. Sunday riders are $40 each. Online registration is available, along with maps and further details at solsticefestival.us.

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Washburn County

Calendar May 14 Sarona – Prairie Fling Festival: 10am to 4pm, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary. Arts and crafts, artists, musicians, live animal presentations; kids activities; nature programs, tractor rides, and more.

May 28 Spooner – Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day: 10am to 4pm, WI Canoe Heritage Museum. Live music, canoe and wooden boat show, museum tours, canoe workshop activities, food. WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum. org.

Museum to host canoe & wooden boat show

SPOONER – The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum (WCHM) in Spooner announces its annual Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day observance will be Saturday, May 28. The public is invited to this free event, which will also include the unveiling of the museum’s new 2016 exhibit. From 10am to 4pm, there will be live music and a canoe and wooden boat show in front of the former grain elevator turned museum at 312 N Front Street, as well as museum tours and open house in the museum exhibit hall, activities in the canoe workshop, and food and beverage available in the beer garden. The show will feature many canoes, boats and canoe related materials of all types: classic and modern, traditional and contemporary. In all some 20 exhibitors are expected to attend. Also on

display will be the WCHM annual raffle prize, a 16-foot cedar canvas solo canoe. A new museum display has been chosen to honor the life’s work of Tom MacKenzie, dedicated to his unwavering sense of craft and his commitment to the evolution of canoe design. He willed the museum his life-long accumulation of tools and forms. The exhibits at the museum are an eclectic assemblage of boats that includes significant craft from the golden age of North American canoeing, as well as work by important contemporary builders. The building traditions of the Eastern Seaboard, the Midwest, and Canada are all represented, providing the visitor a fascinating opportunity to experience the evolution of canoe design and manufacture in proper historical context. For more information, visit WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org.

Hunt Hill to host Prairie Fling Festival SARONA -- Celebrate spring on Saturday, May 14 with a visit to the fifth annual Prairie Fling Festival, from 10am to 4pm at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona. Reconnect with people, community and nature in this one-day extravaganza. Once you are in the gate, the only extra expenses are for food (“scoop donuts” will be returning) and art/crafts. Check out their website hunthill.org to see the updated lineup of artists, musicians, live animal presentations and specialty speakers. Events include roaming entertainment, local art and craft vendors, kids area with a variety of hands-on activities, mini-day camps, nature programs for kids, adults and families, horse-drawn wagon and tractor rides, caricatures, tasty food and treats, community group displays, live animal presentations, farm animals and much more. The cost is just $5 person or free if you’re a Hunt Hill member. For more information, call 715-635-6543 or visit the Hunt Hill website.

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Northwoods

Golf

Championship smiles at Northwoods’ golf courses

But how about a pair of majestic eagles flying overhead or the wandering white-tailed buck to test your concentration! The incredible fresh air that is sifted by the towering red and white pine trees. The lack of urban noise and stress. The short wait to get onto the course. Affordable rates and reasonable meal prices. We have those all in abundance in the Northwoods. Golfers lured to the Northwoods have a choice of any number of golf courses, both 9 and 18 holes, so while you may have a favorite one or two, there are plenty of other nearby courses to test your game. Courses are friendly to beginners and women, while remaining challenging to those with low handicaps. Some courses date back decades with historic clubhouses, while others have been created or expanded in recent years. Now’s the time to reserve a tee time with your golfing buddies and hit the course! Men’s, women’s, senior and couples leagues are available. Later, it’s time to kick back and relax with the 19th-hole experience. The clubhouse is where you will also find great food, favorite drinks (including microbrews that have surged in popularity in recent years) and a spirited discussion about your, and especially your partners’, recently finished round of golf. If you have young children or teens along, set them loose on the always-fun mini-golf courses and disc courses in the area. It’s where the kids can usually outplay dad and mom. And, when it’s time to close the eyelids – we have lots of comfortable lodging choices – you will dream of that hole-in-one you will hit tomorrow!

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hat separates golf courses in the Northwoods from those found elsewhere? Here, as in the metro areas, you will find the same carefully manicured greens, plush fairways, attentive staff and knowledgeable pros, along with clubhouses featuring your favorite drinks and food and full-service pro shops when it’s time for a new club.

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U.P. Michigan

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May 20-22 Ontonagon – Lake Trout Classic: Fishing contest out of Ontonagon and Silver City. June 11 Iron River – Hobby Day Exhibition: 9am to 2pm, Beechwood Hall. Iron.org. June 20 Ontonagon – Summer Solstice Celebration: Porkies Folk School. Kubb lawn game, fire ceremony, poetry, singing, snake dance, music, evening jam session. 906-884-7663. June 24-26 Ontonagon – CopperFest: Copper products and agates vendors; ATV & ORV trail rides; fishing contest, lumber camp and logging events, classic car show, food, treasure hunt, boat parade, Log Cabin Day at Old Victoria. Ontonagonmi.org. June 25 Lake Gogebic – Tour da Lake Bicycle Tour: Bike around Lake Gogebic. 906-9323332 or hobbywheel.com.

Apple Blossom Trail leads to further adventures CASPIAN & IRON RIVER – The Apple Blossom Trail in Iron County, MI is a treat for walkers and bikers, who can follow the trail for two miles as it hugs the banks of the Iron River. You can access the paved trail from Brady Avenue in Caspian across from the Iron County Museum (100 Brady Avenue), or at the other trailhead on Genesee Street in downtown Iron River near the chamber office. Along the way, interpretive historical signs display the signifi-

cance of the trail and mark points of interest, including a wayside that marks the place where Harvey Mellon discovered iron ore in 1851. At that time, only one settler lived there. Also, mining companies then were looking for copper in the Upper Peninsula. The restored trail originally was the major corridor for the rail lines that hauled thousands of tons of iron ore from local mines to the steel mills of Chicago and Indiana. This trail is also one of the main points on the Heritage Trail

Chair Lift & Elevator Ride • Ironwood, MI • #1 Attraction in the Upper Peninsula • World’s Largest Ski Jump - 26 stories • Midwest’s premier vista - overlooks 2,500 square miles • See three states • Michigan Registered Historical Site • Gift and souvenir shop

Weekends only, Memorial Day weekend to mid-June Wednesday - Sunday from mid-June to mid-October See website for times and admission prices. Visit www.copperpeak.com or call 906.932.3500 for details.

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59 system. It closely parallels the 107-mile State Line Trail, which bikers may wish to hop on for a longer ride. The City of Iron River itself is a pleasant place to spend a few hours shopping and taking in lunch or perhaps an ice cream treat. Iron River is also popular for trout fishing. You could “day-trip” to Caspian and Iron River from northern Wisconsin, but we strongly suggest looking for lodging because there is plenty for families to explore in the area. The view from the county courthouse is spectacular, the fishing is excellent, golf courses and disc golf await, and the county parks have beaches, shelters and camping. And the list goes on! For more information about the trail, contact the Caspian City Hall at 906-265-2514 or visit iron.org.

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Lake Trout Classic enters 10th year ONTONAGON – Sponsors of Ontonagon’s Lake Trout Classic (LTC) welcomes anglers to compete for prizes and honors during the 10th annual tournament set for Friday-Sunday, May 20-22 at Ontonagon and Silver City. The first LTC was held in 2005 with 40 teams participating, and it has been growing in popularity ever since. For registration fees and other information, go to greigstackleshop.com and follow the link. This year’s top prize is $1,200 with second place $600, 3rd place $400, and prizes paid through eighth place. First place in the

Powder Puff on Friday, May 20 pays $200. There are also $200 prizes for the largest lake trout, lake trout (ladies), Coho salmon, brown trout, Chinook salmon and steelhead. Don’t miss the “Barbecue for Life” Cook-off on Saturday, May 21. They will be serving beef, chicken and whitefish. Adults $15, kids 11-16 $5 and children under 11 eat free. The awards presentation will be at 3pm Sunday, May 22. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Ontonagon County Cancer Association. Donations are also made to the families of sick children in the area. Upcoming fishing tournaments include: Saxon Harbor Tournament - June 3-5; Baraga Tournament - June 11; Copperfest Fishing Tournament - June 25; Ontonagon Fairgrounds Fishing Tournament - July 9 and Black River Harbor Tournament - September 3-5.

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Come away with great UP memories ONTONAGON – The unofficial motto of the Western Upper Peninsula – especially in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties – may be “Come Wander!” There is so much to see and do here, especially in the outdoors, that you will need days to see it all.

gon County and Gogebic County (and in two time zones!). Time your visit for the weekend of June 11 & 12 and you won’t need a fishing license (bag limits apply) as it’s Michigan’s free fishing weekend.

Hikers and campers are invited to explore the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park. The park has interpretive activities beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Call 906885-5275 for a list of events, or visit mi.gov/parks.

No matter where you wet your line, there’s probably a fishing contest. That includes the Lake Gogebic Chamber, which offers a monthly fishing contest beginning May 15 through Oct. 14. Visit lakegogebicarea.com for details.

One of our favorite places to take visiting relatives is “Old Victoria,” a collection of preserved miners dwellings in Rockland. It opens for the season on June 11. Check their Facebook for schedule of hours and events. Bergland and Ontonagon both have museums for rainy days options.

Stop by at the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center in Watersmeet for the lowdown on this huge forest. The center offers interpretive programs, sales items, hiking trail maps, nature films, permits and other information.

Fishermen will bring home smiles along with their catch of the day after spending time on sprawling Lake Gogebic. The lake has over 13,300 acres of pristine water, with portions in Ontona-

Waterfalls are special attractions in the UP. Bond Falls is among professional photographers’ favorite places to visit. Access is easy with a designated parking area (fee) at the base of the falls. The walkway is handicap accessible, too.

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