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On a Clear Night… … Romancing the Stars It’s shortly after midnight and we’re pulling into the parking lot of the Trout Lake boat landing near Boulder Junction. But there’s no boat attached to our Nissan Xterra. Tonight we have left our fishing equipment home and instead brought a camera, sturdy tripod, blanket and Thermos full of coffee as we await the Perseids, a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle.

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The wind coming off the lake keeps most of the flying hypodermic needles away. A dose of DEET insect repellant discourages the rest. There are a few vehicles parked in the upper lot, so we meander down to the boat landing and set up the camera and tripod to record the expected streaks of light in the sky.

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Region Communities Forest County.................... Pg. 6 Iron County....................... Pg. 7 Langlade County.............. Pg. 12 Lincoln County................. Pg. 13 Marathon County............ Pg. 22

A full moon is unwelcomed when meteor watching: the light masks all but the strongest ones. Clouds are a disaster. But only a sliver of the moon is visible and we’re far from the lights of towns. The cloudless sky is full of diamonds, so many that we stand in awe as our eyes adjust to the darkness and we begin to see even more. A small airplane, lights blinking, climbs the night sky and records its own presence on the time-lapse photo image. Then, in a blink of an eye, a streak of light races across the sky. “Did you see that one,” exclaims our star gazing partner. Nope, looking the other direction, I reply. But a few minutes later I’m rewarded with twin meteor flashes. Excited voices further up the beach are from people also drawn to tonight’s magical light show. We see enough meteors in the next hour or so to keep us rooted to the spot. Reluctantly, we surrender to the fact that tomorrow is a workday and the buzz of the alarm clock will come all too soon. I sometimes think natives here (they say you have to live here for at least 25 years to qualify) don’t fully appreciate the clear air that we breathe and the clarity of vision it affords stargazers. But it’s an important part of the overall beauty that draws people to the land they call Up North. For all you stargazers out there: StarDate lists the next Perseids at its peak the night of August 13 with a morning crescent and Orionids the night of October 21 with a first quarter moon.

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of c o mme r c e & T o uris m C e n te rs Lac du Flambeau Chamber of Commerce 877-588-3346 • 715-588-3346 www.lacduflambeau.org Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 800-236-3432 • 715-547-3432 www.landolakes-wi.org Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 888-626-9877 • 715-543-8488 www.manitowishwaters.org Phelps Chamber of Commerce 877-669-7077 • 715-545-3800 www.phelpscofc.org Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508 • 715-686-2910 www.presqueisle.com St. Germain Chamber of Commerce 800-727-7203 • 715-477-2205www. st-germain.com

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

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Iron County

Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce 800-446-6784 • 715-356-5266 minocqua.org

Iron County Development Zone Council 715-561-2922 • ironcountywi.com

Oneida Country Visitors Bureau 1-800-236-3006 oneidacounty-wi.com

Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 866-340-4334 •hurleywi.com

Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce 715-487-5222 • pelicanlakewi.org

Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce 715-476-2389 •mercercc.com

Langlade County Community Development Corporation 715-627-6384 • countyoftrails.com Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce 888-526-4523 • 715-623-4134 antigochamber.com

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

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

Oneida County Hazelhurst Information Center 715-356-7350 • hazelhurstwi.com

Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 800-466-8759 • 715-385-2400 www.boulderjct.org Conover Chamber of Commerce 866-394-4386 • 715-479-4928 www.conover.org Eagle River Area Chamber & Visitors Center 800-359-6315 • 715-479-8575 www.eagleriver.org

Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce 800-236-4386 • 715-365-7464 rhinelanderchamber.com Three Lakes Information Bureau 1-800-972-6103 • 715-546-3344 threelakes.com

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

Shawano County

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

Vilas County

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

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

Upper Peninsula

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

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Tuesday, July 10, 7:30pm.

A fresh blend of folk, jazz, old-time, bluegrass and roots music played with acrobatic skill and soul. Adults $20, Students $10.

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

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

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Crandon – Lake Metonga Boat Parade St. Germain – Freedom 5K Run Eagle River – Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall Tomahawk – Arts & Crafts Show Various Communities – Independence Day Celebrations St. Germain – Arts & Craft Show Fifield – Community Picnic Mercer – Heart of the Community Gala Minocqua – Muggy Buggy 5K & “X” Minocqua – Circus Eagle River – Kids/Guides Day Rhinelander – Hodag Fest Manitowish Waters – Wine in the Woods Boulder Junction – Antique Show & Sale Lac du Flambeau – Bear River Pow Wow Wabeno – Steam Up Days Lake Tomahawk – Picnic & Educational Fair Laona – Camp 5 Cowboy Re-Enactment Minocqua – Island Art Walk Phillips – Chain of Lakes Triathlon Spirit – Kids Panfishing Day Phillips – Antique & Tractor Expo Sayner – Pie & Ice Cream Social Manitowish Waters – Fleazaar Merrill – Lincoln Co. Fair Rice Lake – Barron County Fair Mole Lake – Jeep Jamboree USA Manitowish Waters – Art Show

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Minocqua – Gem and Mineral Show 20-21 Three Lakes – Northwoods Heritage Festival 21 Crandon – Summerfest 21 Eagle River – Artarama 21 Manitowish Waters – Spend the Day in MW 21 Minocqua – Garden Walk & Ice Cream Social 21 Minocqua – Bear Cupboard Run 21 Phillips – Muskie Tournament 21 St. Germain – Car & Craft Show 21 Tomahawk – Kids Fishing Contest 21 Wakefield – North Country Bicycle Tour 22 Fifield – Old-Fashioned Social & Exhibition 25-29 Antigo – Langlade Co. Youth Fair 27-29 Minocqua – Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show 28 Crandon – Kentuck Days Festival 28 Hurley – Heritage Parade, Walking Tour 28 Land O’ Lakes – Art Impressions Show 28 Laona – Camp 5 Lumberjack Show 28 Mercer – Firemen’s Picnic, Garden Tour 28 Minocqua – Bearskin Run 28 Minocqua – LdF Lions Brewfest 28 Three Lakes – Vintage Grass Drags & Show 28 Three Lakes – Faerie Festival 28 Tomahawk – Benefit Water Ski Show 29 Conover – Auto Show & Craft Market 31-Aug. 5 Wausau – Wisconsin Valley Fair 20-21

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Mercer – Loon Day Merrill – Crazy Daze Minocqua – Arts & Crafts Fair Mercer – Library Book Sale St. Germain – Pig in the Pines Ribfest Tomahawk – Street Sales Park Falls – Flambeau Rama Rhinelander – Oneida County Fair Wabeno – Family Fun Night, Street Dance Eagle River – Rotary Antique Show Spooner – Jack Pine Savage Days Eagle River – Doll Show & Sale

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Tomahawk – Antique Outboard Motor & Boat Show Lake Lucerne – Family Fun Day & Auction Mercer – Turtle River Duck Race Minocqua – Mary’s Mile Run/Walk Pelican Lake – Stovewood Days Arbor Vitae – Fireman’s Picnic Arbor Vitae – Milk Jug Regatta Laona – Community Soup Presque Isle – Firemen’s Picnic & Parade Three Lakes – Firemen’s Picnic Minocqua – Krazy Day Deerbrook – Fuddfest Eagle River – Vilas County Fair Boulder Junction – Musky Jamboree Street Party Antigo – Tator Trot 10K

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Forest c o u n t y Camp 5 Welcomes Lumberjack Show (LAONA) – Make your family’s summer vacation a memorable one by bringing them to the Timberworks Lumberjack Show on Saturday, July 28 at Camp 5 Museum – the Laona-based authority on the famed lumber era of the Northwoods. Performances will be at 11:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. The exciting events include, axe throwing, chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing and chainsaw carving. You’ll be taking the family on a trip back in time with a ride on the historic Lumberjack Steam Train to reach the show grounds at Camp Five, the original site of a logging camp established in the early 1900s to serve lumberjacks of northeast Wisconsin. The steam train is the only “Prairie” style steam locomotive still operating within Wisconsin. Using skills honed by years working in the mighty forests, lumberjacks of the early years were up for a bit of fun and head-tohead competition during their idle hours in the logging camps of northern Wisconsin. Relive those days as you and your family watch Timberworks’ skilled competitors race up poles, saw through 12 inches of aspen, show off their fancy footwork with a run on logs floating on water, and split the bulls-eye of the target with a sharpened axe. Throughout the summer, the Lumberjack Steam Train makes four runs a day Monday through Saturday, rain or shine. Group rates are available. Tickets include the round-trip ride and admission into the Wisconsin Forestry Museum complex of historic and natural attractions, including the Logging Museum and Blacksmith Shop; Green Treasure Forest Tour, Animal Barn and Corral, the Nature Center, Cracker Barrel Store, and Francis Weiner Diesel Static Display. Food and refreshments are available at the Choo Choo Hut Restaurant & Picnic Area. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic coolers. Special train events this summer include a cowboy reenactment – with an exciting holdup by bandits – on Saturday, July 14.

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See Hundreds of Exhibitors at Loon Day Festival (MERCER) – Have your ever “shopped ‘till you dropped?” Tired feet sure, but oh the bargains you scored that day! Hand-crafted items for home and garden décor projects; gifts that you’ll hide from the kids until Christmas Eve or morning; house-warming and wedding gifts; or maybe the trip was a much anticipated girls’ getaway. That and more will be found at the 32nd annual Loon Day festival Wednesday, Aug. 1 in Mercer – the Loon Capital of the World. The arts & crafts show features more than 250 exhibitors with thousands of unique items ranging from hand-blown glass, wood furniture, jewelry, paintings to stoneware and much more. There will be lots of refreshments and food including bake sales, live music featuring the award winning Lakeland Barbershop Chorus at 11:30 a.m., demonstrations, raffles, sidewalk sales, face painting for kids and a flea market. After a guest appearance by the Mercer Loon Town Queen, the “World Famous Loon Calling Contest” gets underway at 12:30 p.m. in front of Heart of the North. Contestants of all ages and skill levels will step up to the mic and do their best imitation of the common loon cry in one of its many vocalizations. The best

humans are so good that one of these years we wouldn’t be surprised to hear a response from a real loon on a nearby lake! Be sure to drop in the night before (Tuesday) for the Loon Days street dance with live music, food and refreshments from 7-11 p.m. in front of Heart of the North. Just be sure those feet get enough rest afterwards for the shopping ahead!

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Paddle the Manitowish River Trail (IRON COUNTY, WI) – Named for the “manitous” or spirit people of the Ojibwa, the Manitowish River is a clean, sandy-bottomed river with a steady current that is ideal for families and novice paddlers. It flows through Vilas and Iron counties and offers paddling routes of varying distances.

The route in Iron County is a continuation of the popular Manitowish trip that begins at High Lake (Vilas County) at the river’s origin on County Road B east of Presque Isle. The complete Manitowish River Trail is 20 miles long and connects 25 lakes, the second longest “chain of lakes” in the world. As it enters Iron County, west of the village of Manitowish Waters, the Manitowish River leaves the most populated portion of the Manitowish Chain (Island Lake to Rest Lake) and flows through quiet, pine-studded uplands and wildlife-rich marshes. During normal water levels there should be no portages. There are several state-owned rustic campsites along the route. Most do not have water. Bring your own if you plan to camp. A variety of trips of different lengths may be made depending on the choice of put-in. Start the trip below the Rest Lake Dam in Manitowish Waters or downstream at any of four other

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points: the bridge on Hwy. 51 in Manitowish Waters, the wayside on Hwy. 51 in Iron County, at the bridge where Hwy. 51 and 47 meet in Manitowish, or at the canoe landing off Hwy. 182 near the confluence of the Manitowish and Bear rivers (which is the start of the Flambeau River). A map of the Manitowish Waters route as well other silent sports opportunities in Iron County can be found in the “Iron County’s Active LiFestyle” guide, published by 5 Star Marketing & Distribution under the direction of the Iron County Board’s Economic Development Committee. Copies available at the Mercer and Hurley chambers of commerce.

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Community Gala Includes a Silent Auction of Art (MERCER) – Come out and enjoy an evening of wine and beer tasting with a silent auction at the annual “Heart of the Community” Gala on Saturday, July 7 at the Mercer Community Center in Mercer. Hours of the festive event are 6-9 p.m. Purchase tickets at The Pines, Odonata Art Gallery, Associated Bank or call (715) 4763429. Ticket price: $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. The silent auction features items from local artists. The silent auction ends at 8:30 p.m. Mercer Lioness and area chefs will provide hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Select from more than 15 varieties of fabulous wines to please your palette. Be sure to purchase a ticket or a handful for the grand prize raffle (tickets are $5 each or $20 for five tickets). First place is a Weber “Spirit” gas grill valued at $299. Second place is a Kindle Fire full color 7” multi-touch display Wi-Fi tablet with accessories and valued at $250. Third place prize is a $250 gift certificate to Odonata Fine Art Gallery. All proceeds from the Gala are used to benefit the students of Mercer through scholarships, mini grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects, cultural field trips and more.

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Saxon Harbor County Park Offers Superior Views

(HURLEY) -- Saxon Harbor County Park has a magnificent sandy beach flanked by bluffs that overlook Lake Superior. You can’t beat the day use fee – just $2. Tent, electric and monthly sites also available for campers. In addition to being on the ATV trail system, the park has a new playground, restrooms with flush toilets, fireplaces, drinking water, a picnic area with tables and a pavilion, and of course the swimming beach and changing rooms. The campground has 32 electrical sites and 11 tent sites, including five rustic walk-in sites and five lakeside tent sites. For more information about the campsites, contact the Iron County Forestry Department at (715) 561-2697 or Harbor Lights at (715) 893-2242.

The small harbor offers charter fishing and overnight dockage if you arrive by boat. The Harbor Lights Bar & Restaurant is just steps away from the beach. Visit the numerous waterfalls in the area, including spectacular Superior Falls where the Montreal River drops 90 feet. The nearby cities of Hurley and Ironwood offer good shopping and nightlife if too many nights staring at the brilliant stars becomes a sensory overload. Directions: Saxon Harbor is located on the south shore of Lake Superior. From Hurley or Ironwood, take Hwy. 2 west for approximately 12 miles, turn north on Hwy. 122 for 4 miles and then left on County Road A. To get to Superior Falls, take Hwy. 122 north of U.S. 2 approximately 4.2 miles. You will cross the Wisconsin/Michigan border. Continue for another half mile, turn left on a gravel road. Parking lot available.

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Langlade cou nty Experience a Night under the Stars (COUNTY-WIDE) – From primitive camping to motor home lifestyle, experience the true outdoors in Langlade County. Nothing beats sitting around a crackling campfire, smelling the wonderful aroma of wood smoke, watching beautiful sunsets over pristine waters, laughing with the magical calls of loons and watching the stars form a diamond studded field of wonder in the night sky. There are more than two dozen public parks in Langlade County – including several that offer camping with a full range of amenities -- for those passionate about spending as much time as possible in the great outdoors. Many of the parks offer grills, shelters, drinking water, toilets, volleyball courts and softball fields, etc. There are private campgrounds and resorts that offer similar amenities as the public parks and campgrounds. Pitch your tent or park your RV at one of these full-service public campgrounds: the county-owned Veteran’s Memorial Park (48 individual campsites with electrical hook-ups) on beautiful spring-fed Jack Lake; Forest Lake, Ada Lake and Boulder Lake campgrounds in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, or

Antigo Lake RV Park, located within the city limits of Antigo. The RV Park has 13 padded RV sites and can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet in length. Tent use is also allowed there. Or, go off the beaten path into the Chequamegon-Nicolet or Langlade County forests for remote and rustic camping experiences. The maximum stay is 14 days in the national forest. Remember to check for off-road vehicle and possible fire restrictions. For more information, contact the Antigo-Langlade County Chamber of Commerce at (888) LANGLADE or visit www.antigochamber.com.

Come Out for the Langlade County Youth Fair (ANTIGO) – What’s there not to love in a county fair! Great midway rides, food, exciting grandstand entertainment and more and appealing to all ages. That’s maybe why the Langlade County Youth Fair sponsors selected “Love-A-Fair” as their 2012 theme. The 2012 fair will be Wednesday through Sunday, July 25-29 at the Langlade County Fairgrounds in Antigo. This five-day event features live music, shows, midway, animal sales and judging, demo derby, stock car racing and tractor pulls. There is an admission charge for grandstand events but no cover charge for the bands playing in the entertainment tent. Admission to the fair is free. The fair opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday for the 4-H horse show, followed by various judging of plants, animals, etc. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. with the truck/tractor pulls at 7 p.m., grandstand. There will be Semi, Street Altered, 2WD, Hot Farm Tractor, and Super Natural Tractor classes. The popular Tuscan Road begins playing at 7 p.m. in the Midway tent. Thursday is another day of animal judging and showing, including llamas and pygmy goats! If you’re into antiques, there will be antique judging at 9 a.m. The carnival opens at 3 p.m. and a cake auction takes place at 5 p.m. Another popular regional band, Vic Ferrari, takes to the stage at 7 p.m. Grandstand entertainment is stock car racing, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday wraps up the animal judging; the carnival opens at 1 p.m. with the queen coronation at 5:30 p.m. Monster trucks invade

the Grandstand track at 7 p.m. Southern Gypsy plays old rock and country in the midway tent beginning at 7 p.m. The Little Britches Dairy Show and Ag Olympics will be Saturday. The carnival opens at noon with Goodwill carousel rides from 1-5 p.m. Mayhem rules the track as the Demo Derby will be the grandstand entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m. Come early as the Demo Derby has a history of selling out! Over at the entertainment tent is Replica, a variety/old rock band, starting at 7 p.m. A trio of fun competition starting at noon Sunday awaits youngsters and even adults! There is no charge to enter these contests. Trophies and participation ribbons will be awarded. Veggie Races: Bring your own vegetable suited up with wheels and take your chance on racing down the track to see if you have the fastest vegetable at the fair. Frog Jumping: Search high and low for the fastest jumper in Langlade County and bring them to the fair. Enter your frog in the contest against other frogs to see if yours can jump to the finish line first. Pedal Tractor Pulls: Open to youth and adults. Divided into divisions based on your body weight. Pedal with all your might to see if you can drag the weights the furthest. Pedal Tractors provided. Get ready to feel the power and excitement when the tractor pulls get underway at 6:30 p.m., grandstand.

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It’s Fair Week in Merrill (MERRILL) – The Lincoln County 4-H Free Fair is a summer treat that you and your family won’t want to miss. Dates for the 2012 fair is Wednesday through Sunday, July 18-22. The fairgrounds are located on Merrill’s east side, just off Highway 51. Admission is free so already you’re saving money that will stretch the family budget to accommodate rides and more rides for the kids and grandkids! There’s a lot to like about this fair, which is one of our personal favorites. It’s not too big where you tire after hours of hoofing it around, nor is it too small where you feel that you missed out on something. The Tip Top Shows carnival and midway rides are thrilling for the teens and older crowd and there are plenty of fun rides for toddlers and younger thrill seekers.

dren to the different farm animals from swine and Holsteins to chickens. Various horse and dog shows and other judging events also take place. The grandstand entertainment ranges from popular catch-a-pig contest on Friday, comedians on Saturday and demo derbies on Sunday. You can watch the down-n-dirty action in the mud volleyball tournament for free. Regional favorite bands will be playing in the music entertainment tent Wednesday through Saturday.

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(TOMAHAWK) – Antique and classic Crestliner aluminum boats will be featured at the 2012 International Boat and Motor Show in Tomahawk on Aug. 1-4, according to Tomahawk organizer Bob DalleAve. “We will be featuring photos by Dean S Acheson five categories this year: Crestliners, wooden boats, pre-war racing boat motors, any boat motors with brass or bronze, and any foreign made boat motors,” he said. Held each year by the Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc. Northwoods Chapter as the Tomahawk Nationals, this year’s meet has been elevated to an “international” meet. The meet will be held Wednesday through Saturday at SARA Park. It showcases classic and vintage outboard motors, boats and a whole lot more, including on-water competitions, a cruise on the flowage and a boat parade during Thursday night’s Kwahamot Water Ski Show. Admission is free to the public. The hockey arena will be open for viewing until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thurs-

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day and Friday. The meet closes at 5 p.m. Saturday. The Tomahawk Nationals comprises a huge swap meet with lots of wheel’n’ and deal’n’ conducted throughout the four-day run (vendors set up Wednesday). Much of the deal making occurs between collectors, but they will be glad to introduce newcomers to the hobby. Show-quality antique and classic motors along with boats are on display inside the hockey arena. Judging in several divisions takes place and awards are presented at Saturday evening’s member banquet. The former airstrip houses vendors from all over the country and their displays. Hundreds of running and non-running motors are for sale as well as parts for any outboard motor one could imagine, ranging from the early 1900s through 1950 in the antique division and 1951-82 in the classic division. An area is set aside for members to sell their boats. Brats, burgers and refreshments are available throughout the event.

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Wisconsin River Pro-Rodeo at Lincoln County Fair Grounds

JUNE 9 JULY 3 JULY 3

Rockin’ Tomahawk 5K/Half Marathon

JULY 4

Lions Pow-Wow Days 4th of July Parade Fireworks at Dusk

JULY 18-22 JULY 28

Lincoln County Fair at Lincoln County Fairgrounds

AUG 1-4 AUG 3-5 AUG 2-4 SEPT 7-9 SEPT 13-16 NOV 16 NOV 24

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Art and Craft Show at SARA Park from 9am-3pm Music on Main Annual Music Event Downtown Tomahawk Featuring Music by Mostly Water

Annual Timber Shrine Benefit Water Ski Show at Kwahamot Bay St. Mary’s Summer Festival on the Parish Grounds Totally Tomahawk Street Sales Tomahawk Fire and Rescue School Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA Annual Venison Feed Northern Lights Parade and Winter Wonderland

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(IRMA) – Horseback riders are invited to explore the Underdown Recreation Area in Lincoln County. The Underdown is a 7,000 acre county-owned and managed forest of pine, aspen and northern hardwoods. Dozens of small lakes dot the property. The Underdown Trail system includes 21 miles of marked bridle trails, mountain bike trails, snowmobile trails and cross-country ski trails that loop around and through the Underdown region. The bridle and bike trails are open from April until the first snowfall. The Bridle Trail trailhead and campground is located on Copper Lake Road. The campground has toilet facilities, a year-round hand pump well and 10 campsites large enough for trucks and trailers. Camping donations accepted. The Lincoln County Forestry Department, in cooperation with the Prairie River Ride Association, provides facilities and maintenance. While in the area, stop by at Gwynedd Saddlery & General Store, a full service tack shop offering clothing and apparel for both horse and rider, groceries, gifts, bait and book exchange. Conveniently located at W 4736 County Road J and 51, Irma, the saddlery and general store is owned and operated by Holly McMullen. The business has enjoyed 30 years of success serving the Hunter-Jumper and Dressage equestrians in the Philadelphia, Pa. areas. Holly “returned home” to central Wisconsin, locating a new business at the top of “Irma Hill” on the 78-acre Drumlin Farm. In addition to a convenient and comfortable destination for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts, the farm is a working example of alternative energy production and distribution. Among the many brand names carried are ADT, BIG D, ERS, Horse Fare, Gun Tot ’N MaMa handbags, Smith Worthington, and Drumlin Saddles. “We are also proud to announce the return of Staghorn Archery Co. and recurve bows,” she said. In addition, the general store carries brats, beer and Wisconsin cheese. The phone number is (715) 351-0960 or visit www. shop.gwyneddtrailrider.com.

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Spectacular Balloon Rally, BBQ Ribfest and ‘Chalkfest’ (WAUSAU) – The 11th annual Balloon Rally & Glow at the Wausau Municipal Airport on July 12-15 offers something for the entire family, from live music and delicious food all weekend long, children’s rides, pig racing, helicopter and plane rides (fees may apply), kite-flying demonstrations, a spectacular fireworks show, and of course the beautiful hot air balloons! Entry onto the grounds is free. Visit www.wausauareaevents.org for more information. Held in conjunction with the Balloon Rally is the Big Bull Falls BBQ Ribfest on July 12-14, also at the airport. Professional “ribbers” grill up mouth-watering ribs you won’t be able to resist.

Vote for your favorite as they compete for the People’s Choice Award. The 400 Block in downtown Wausau will be transformed with colorful pastel drawings during the annual sidewalk art festival. “Chalkfest” runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 15. This community event is for artists of all ages and levels of ability to participate and for art enthusiasts to observe and enjoy. Additional event information available at the Center for Visual Arts, 427 N. 4th Street or on-line at www.cvawausau.org or call (715) 842-4545.

Junior Canoe Slalom World Championships Set at Wausau

(WAUSAU) – The International Canoe Federation’s 2012 Junior Canoe Slalom World Championships will take place July 10-15, 2012 on the Wisconsin River in downtown Wausau. At least 200 of the world’s best young paddlers under age 18 from more than 30 countries are expected to compete on the 312-meter Wausau Whitewater Course. The ICF’s first U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships for competitors ages 18-23 will take place in conjunction with the Junior Canoe Slalom World Championships. Managed by the Wausau Kayak Canoe Corporation, Wausau’s whitewater course was the site of another Junior World Championship back in 1994. Many of the top paddlers you will see at Wausau that week will most likely compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Over its 25 years of existence, the course has hosted numerous World cup and other national and international events. Demonstrations and opening ceremonies will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Qualifications runs take place Wednesday through Friday with finals on Saturday and Sunday. Competition at Whitewater Park takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. all five days. The slalom course is located at 200 River Drive. 800-353-4511 • 5 Star Marketing & Distribution

Marinette co u n ty – the Enchanted Trails Mini-Tour, the Hidden Falls Mini-Tour, the Log Jam Legends Mini-Tour and the Rocky Trails Mini-Tour. Some locations provide light to heavy uneven rocky or hilly terrain, while others may provide long or short walks to get to the falls. A legend shows ease or difficulty of each location. Wear good walking shoes, as the trails may be slippery when wet or leaf covered. Here’s a look at the mini-tours encompassing the 14 waterfalls:

1. Enchanted Trails Tour –   Located

along Parkway Road and County Highway I, these falls are situated along a truly enchanting and scenic rustic road: 1) Veteran’s Falls at Veteran’s Falls Memorial Park 2) McClintock Rapids at McClintock County Park

Marinette County Famous for its Waterfalls

3) Strong Falls at Goodman County Park

(MARINETTE COUNTY) – If you have a bucket-list of places to visit this year, you would be advised to carry two buckets to Marinette County. That’s because the Marinette County Waterfalls Tour – a self-guided tour located in the serene, natural setting of the Northwoods – will take you more than a day to view all these 14 breathtaking waterfalls. But if you want to take in just a few of the waterfalls and save the others for another day, you’re still in luck. Marinette County Tourism has developed four recommendations for “mini-tours.” (See below.)

2. Hidden Falls Tour   – This mini-tour features the most falls, but they are fairly close together. The following falls make this tour a “must see.” 4) Carney Rapids in the Marinette County Forest 5) Four Foot Falls in the Marinette County Forest 6) Eighteen Foot Falls in the Marinette County Forest 7) Twelve Foot Falls at Twelve Foot Falls County Park 8) Eight Foot Falls at Twelve Foot Falls County Park 9) Horseshoe Falls

The 14 major waterfalls are located along the Thunder, Pike, Peshtigo and Menominee Rivers. (Dozens of smaller waterfalls can be found throughout the area.) All of the 14 waterfalls are within easy walking distances from parking areas. Half of the waterfalls are located within the Marinette County Parks system, which have amenities such as restrooms, shelters, picnic areas, campgrounds, etc. There is a $3 fee, per vehicle, to enter the parks and that allows access to all Marinette County Parks for that day. You can also purchase an annual parks sticker for $12. Exact change is needed for the self-pay kiosks located at the entrance of each park. The other half of the waterfalls is located in the Marinette County Forest.

3. Rocky Trails Tour  – Named for its dangerous hills and scenic overlooks, this tour is not for the faint of heart!

The Marinette County Waterfalls Tour is a big attraction to both locals and visitors alike and is becoming increasingly popular. Since Marinette County is the third largest county in Wisconsin, it can be a challenge to view the waterfalls in one day. As an alternative for those seeking a shorter tour, Marinette County Tourism suggests taking in one or more of their four mini-tours

13) Dave’s Falls at Dave’s Falls County Park

10) Smalley Falls in the Marinette County Forest 11) Long Slide Falls in the Marinette County Forest 12) Pier’s Gorge in Norway, MI

4. Log Jam Legends Tour  –  The legend, as it is told, goes back to the early days of logging in Marinette County. Dave’s Falls was actually named for a logger who died at the site trying to guide lumber to its final destination: 14) Bulls Falls in the Marinette County Forest Have fun and don’t forget your camera. For more information, contact Marinette County Tourism at www.therealnorth.com or (800) 236-6681.

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Wooden Boat Show Continues to Wow (MINOCQUA) – Each year during July, sleek wooden boats from the heydays of the great resort era of the 1920s, 30s and 40s make a modern day visit to the Minocqua Chain of Lakes. This year, more than 50 of those classics will be at the Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show Friday through Sunday, July 27-29 with headquarters at Matt Morgan’s, downtown Minocqua. Spectator admission is free. The antique and classic pleasure crafts and runabouts range from the smaller Chris-Crafts to the queen of the lakes, the Gar Wood 25-foot triple cockpit Model 737. They will be berthed at the extensive wooden docks of Matt Morgan’s where visitors can stroll along and peer into the interiors of these prized vessels. Owners welcome questions and will talk about the history and restoration of their prized craft. Be sure to bring a camera to capture images of these classics. Many of the boat owners have made the annual trek to Minocqua for years, but each year brings a new, different entry to admire. The names of the boats harken back to an era when wealthy owners and celebrities made the Northwoods, including the Lakeland area, their summer playground. The bows of the boats majestically carved the waters from Hazelhurst to Manitowish Waters as they stopped at resorts and restaurants. Among them was Elizabeth Taylor who summered at her uncle’s Howard Young’s estate in Minocqua. President Dwight (Ike) Eisenhower had more than a nodding acquaintance with Minocqua.

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Friday • July 27 • 6:45 pm Wooden Boat Parade before Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show at the Aqua Bowl between Matt Morgan’s and the Thirsty Whale

Saturday • July 28 • 8 am - 5 pm Sunday • July 29 • 8 am - 2 pm Entertainment by: Brett & Frisk Saturday: Noon - 3 pm

FREE PUBLIC VIEWING of over 50 antique & classic wooden boats – woodie cars too – all this fun at Matt Morgan’s Boat House CONCESSIONS BOTH DAYS on the docks BENEFITING Multiple Sclerosis Society

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The boats and their owners will begin gathering Friday with a 6:45 p.m. parade of boats scheduled just before the Min-Aqua Bats water ski show. All day Saturday and most of Sunday ‘till 3 p.m. the boats will be docked, with a few going out for short cruises. (Due to liability issues, the boat owners cannot offer rides to the public.) Several hand-made wooden canoes and small boats will be displayed on the grassy grounds adjacent to the water. There will be food and refreshments available dockside. Live music is planned also. Donations to the Wisconsin chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be gratefully accepted. Freedom Boat Service One of the boat builders/restorers you will see at this year’s show is Freedom Boat Service, which is helping to sponsor the event. Dave Bornter is the founder of Freedom Boat Service, located in Mound, Minn. They offer the highest caliber vintage boats, including Chris-Craft, Century, Hacker and Riva; restorations, maintenance and dockside service. For more information call (612) 590-5110 or visit: www.freedomboatservice.com. 800-353-4511 • 5 Star Marketing & Distribution

Everyday is an amazing day at the Wildwood Wildlife Park where you experience up close and personal encounters with more than 750 mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish representing 150 species from around the world and those native to Wisconsin. One of the biggest highlights of your trip to the zoo will be the Animal Encounters Area. Wildwood Wildlife Park offers the largest interactive petting zoo in the Midwest. Visitors can hand feed the potbelly pigs, goats, and sheep as well as pet skunk, woodchuck, fox, porcupine, armadillo, cavy, ferrets, baby bunnies and much more! This is a never-to-be-forgotten thrill at Wildwood Wildlife Park. Children of all ages are welcome to help bottle feed the eager baby sheep (limited babies on bottles) at 11:00 A.M. and 3 P.M. each day on a first come basis. Guests can also experience the adventure of summer by handfeeding whitetail deer, “Carmel” the camel, and African aoudad and don’t forget Buddy, Candy and Honey our black bears and their favorite treat “Bear Juice:”

Also, check out the walk-through aviary of over 500 parakeets in flight. Purchase a ‘birdseed stick’ for $1.00 and enjoy the company of the parakeets eating right out of your hand for hours. Don’t forget to check out the reptile and primate educational center featuring North American, desert, and rainforest exhibitory with large viewing windows to get up close and personal. Hungry? Take a break and enjoy a picnic lunch at our snack shack, the Hungry Bear Hut. Other amenities at the park include; Adventure Boat Ride, New Merry-Go-Round, Safari Train Ride, Bambi Ride, and Trout Fishing, and the Wild Den Gift Shop.

Guests will see new additions to the zoo including “BintyBen” the Binturong, blue duikers the smallest antelope in the world, “Kya” the striped hyena, and Hawaiian NeNe geese.

Bring your camera and capture those special moments with your family playing, laughing and learning at Wildwood Wildlife Park.

Check out the various animal shows that are entertaining and educational. Held daily at 11:30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M.

Zoo is located two miles west of U.S. 51 on Hwy 70 in Minocqua, WI. Open 7 days a week 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

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(MINOCQUA) – The “Island Art Walk” (formerly the Art Fair) will be held in two new locations when it makes its first appearance Saturday, July 14 in downtown Minocqua. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the Island Art Walk will be held rain or shine Lakeland Art League, Inc. and the Lakeland Area Kiwanis Club announce that their 36-year-old art fair event, formerly held in Arbor Vitae, has been redesigned and is now called the “Island Art Walk.” An outdoor show at Torpy Park by Lake Minocqua will host the artists’ booths on the park’s upper level under the trees. Visitors can also walk to the indoor show at the nearby Campanile Center of the Arts, where there will be displays of individual pieces of fine art and fine crafts. Several commercial art centers along the way are expected to participate. Walking maps will be available. Admission is free at both locales. The Torpy Park venue will have artists with their own booths displaying, selling and some demonstrating their fine art and fine crafts. Live music will fill the air making for a fun and festive event with the Kiwanis Club holding its annual cookout for visitors.

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Kemp Station’s Programs Serve to Entertain, Educate (WOODRUFF) – Visitors to the Northwoods of Wisconsin can keep abreast of what’s new in environmental research, as well as extending their knowledge and understanding of the natural world by attending outreach programs offered by Kemp Natural Resources Station. Kemp Station is a research station and teaching facility operated by UW-Madison. During the summer the staff offers free programs (unless otherwise noted) to the public. Advance registration is required. To register, call Karla at (715) 358-5667 or go to www.kemp.wisc.edu for registration information and program details. Sessions may be held in the outdoor pavilion, so carry insect repellant. The following programs are scheduled: • Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. – Wolf-Human Conflict in Wisconsin • Sunday, July 15, 9 a.m. – Vegetation of Wisconsin • Tuesday, July 24, 4:30 p.m. – How To Capture/Share Nature’s Beauty • Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m. – Batty about Bats! • Monday, August 6, 7 p.m. – Our Bountiful Forests • Thursday, August 16, 2:30 p.m. -- Hidden Treasures in our Waters • Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. -- Talk-then-Walk: Fungi

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Directions from Woodruff: South on Hwy. 47 for 4 miles. Turn right onto Kemp Road. Travel 2.0 miles down Kemp Road to the station entrance.

WOODRUFF SHOW SCHEDULE SPECIAL EARLY SEASON SHOWS Tues., May 29 @ 11:00 AM

Tues., June 5 @ 7:30 PM

Thurs., June 7 @ 2:00 PM

Sat., June 9 @ 7:30 PM

Tues., June 12 @ 7:30 PM

Thurs., June 14 @ 2:00 PM

Sat., June 16 @ 7:30 PM

PEAK SEASON SHOWS Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012 WED • FRI • 2:00 PM TUE • THUR • SAT • 7:30 PM

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Thurs., August 23 @ 2:00 PM

Sat., August 25 @ 7:30 PM

Wed., August 29 @ 2:00 PM

Sat., September 1 @ 7:30 PM

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(MINOCQUA) – “Amazing Agates” is the theme for this year’s Lakeland Gem and Mineral Show on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21 at the Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua. Dozens of vendors will have displays at the 44th annual show, which is sponsored by the Lakeland Gem Club. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. “Agates are proof that Mother Earth is an artist,” said Mike Schramm, co-chairman for the show. “To study and lose one’s self in the colorful lines and plumes of an agate is proof of amazing agates!” Wayne Sukow, renowned agate expert, will be one of the presenters. This show presents excellent opportunities to add to your rock and mineral collection, to chat with knowledgeable rock hounds and to introduce kids to the rock-collecting hobby. The organizers have set aside a “kids only” store where youth 12 years and under can buy rocks, artifacts, fossils and books for just a quarter (a few specimens are 50 cents or a buck). There will be gems, beads, minerals, fossils and jewelry for sale along with a silent auction, demonstrations and door prizes. Staff from the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua will be there with birds of prey to promote wildlife education. The Northwoods Children’s Museum will help kids pan for gold and with other activities. The school’s main entrance is on Highway 70, just west of the Highway 51 intersection in Minocqua.

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ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY • Amusement Rides • Music Under the Big Top • Animal Exhibits & Shows • Fine Fair Food • Family Land Fun • Historical Reenactments • Farmers Market (Sat. Only) • Exhibits – Junior, Senior & Open • Vendors of Merchandise & Information • Beverage Garden • Senior Citizen Pavilion Handicapped Parking & Transportation

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Check Out a Summer Concert (MINOCQUA, RHINELANDER, THREE LAKES) – Check out the local musical talent while enjoying a picnic lunch and refreshments at one or more of the following summer concert venues in Oneida County. Each community has set aside an evening each week for their concerts so as to not overlap another. Minocqua – The historic band shell at Torpy Park is the setting for summer concerts in downtown Minocqua. Except for the July 4 performance, the concerts are held on Thursdays with the last one on Aug. 23. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and last about an hour. The Wednesday, July 4 concert (Lakeland Community Concert Band) will be performed after the parade. Admission is free but they do take up a collection to support local charitable causes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; limited picnic table seating is available. Rhinelander -- Each Wednesday evening during the summer you can enjoy free music ranging in style from jazz to polka, swing, country and Dixieland at Riverwalk Park, downtown Rhinelander. Concerts on the Riverwalk features a different musical group each week through Aug. 8, from 7-8:15 p.m. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at St. Mary’s School gymnasium on King Street. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music. A free-will donation bucket will be passed around during intermission. Three Lakes – Free “Concerts in the Park” are held each Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. through Aug. 7 at Cy Williams Memorial Park in Three Lakes. A free-will offering is accepted.

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‘Flambeau Rama’ Enters 60th Year (PARK FALLS) –Park Falls’ Flambeau Rama turns 60 this year, but the activities and attractions are as fresh and exciting as any held during its six decade-old history of providing quality family entertainment. The 2012 event spans four days as usual, dates being Aug. 2-5, and welcomes a new carnival this year, Spectrum Entertainment. The Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the celebration named for the Flambeau River that flows along the city. The river is famed for its white-water stretches, quality fishing and tranquil beauty.

and family fun day, all on Friday; BMX bike show both Friday and Saturday; sidewalk sales Thursday through Saturday; Northwoods Classics Car Show, arts & crafts fair, run/walk, dog pull and bed races, all on Saturday; kiddie parade 11:30 a.m. and main parade noon, followed by Marty’s Goldenaires after the parade and sock hop, all on Sunday. There will be a large food court and raffles also. The festival grounds are located on 5th Street North.

Just some of the highlights include rod casting contest and chalk drawing contest on Thursday; frog jump contest, sawdust pile

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Vilas c ou nty The fish pond, owned and operated by the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, is well stocked and you don’t have to be expert fisherman to catch a big one. Children will especially love putting a line out among the swirling numbers of trout and urging one to bite. It doesn’t take long! Bring your fishing equipment, or use one of the free bamboo poles, and purchase night crawlers (additional charge). Your fish is bagged as you wait. Bring a cooler and ice for the fish if you are traveling a long distance home or back to your vacation lodging.

Fish Hatchery, Trout Pond Just a Short Cast Away

(LAC DU FLAMBEAU) – All you need is a frying pan to complete a fishing adventure at the fish pond located on the grounds of the William J. Pourpart Sr. Fish Hatchery in Lac du Flambeau. For a small fee per fish, you can catch all the rainbow trout you may want and you don’t even need a license to do so!

The trout pond is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hatchery is located on Hwy. 47 on Lac du Flambeau’s west side. Plenty of parking, an easy path to the trout pond and restrooms in the buildings. A few steps away is the tribal fish hatchery located on Pokegema Lake and open for tours. Group tours can be arranged by calling ahead at (715) 588-9603. The hatchery raises walleye and muskie to stock in reservation lakes, which are open to the public. Since 1960, the hatchery has raised over 600 million walleye fry, 3 million walleye fingerlings, 2.5 million muskellunge fry and just over 125,000 muskellunge fingerlings

‘Musky Marathon’ Returns for 49th Year (COUNTY-WIDE) – Any number of muskie tournaments offer cash and prizes but here’s one you won’t have to fork over a day’s wages to enter: the Vilas County Musky Marathon. There’s no fee to enter and each registrant receives a certificate and Musky Marathon pin. Only released fish are eligible for entry in the contest, now in its 49th year.

There are also prizes for each youth registrant, prizes for every 10th and 100th registrant in each division. Other prizes are also drawn at the end of the Marathon. Registration forms are available on-line and also at various businesses and local chambers of commerce. You will need to furnish a photo of your catch. Standings and photos are updated weekly on the Vilas County Tourism & Publicity website at vilas. org, which is where you can learn more about the contest.

There are four divisions: Men’s Released, Women’s Released, Youth Released (for ages 15 and younger) and Guide Released (licensed guides). The contest runs through the summer and fall, ending Nov. 30. Nearly 160 muskies were registered during last year’s Marathon. Toping the field was a 52.5-inch catch. Of course, countless more legal muskies are caught from Vilas County waters each season. Anglers release the vast majority of muskies. 800-353-4511 • 5 Star Marketing & Distribution

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Fireman’s Picnic Features Unique Races (ARBOR VITAE) – Lawn mower racers will return for two days of racing at the Town of Arbor Vitae’s annual Fireman’s Picnic on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4-5. The weekend’s events include live music, raffles, water fights, car show and a “milk jug” regatta – all held at or near Fireman’s Park on Big Arbor Vitae Drive, across from the town hall building on Hwy. 70 East. Food and drink will be available at the Firemen’s Picnic starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by the Slo’s Milk Jug Regatta in the afternoon. Contestants in their milk jug rafts/canoes will parade at 2 p.m., with live music by The Marvins. The competitors will walk from Fireman’s Park to the nearby boat launch site on Big Arbor Vitae (across from Slo’s Pub). As the name implies, the hand-made crafts are made out of milk jugs lashed together with duct tape, twine, etc. Paddlers supply the power; no motors are allowed. Categories are solo, tandem and showboat.

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For more information, call Sue at Slo’s Pub, (715) 358-4077 or e-mail at sueslo6e@charter.net. Proceeds go toward the Arbor Vitae Fire Department. Back at Fireman’s Park, Saturday afternoon events there include a beer pong tournament, lawn mower racing starting at 2 p.m. (spectator fee), car extrication demo at 5 p.m., raffles, live music by Tuscan Road and dancing starting at 8 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. Sunday events include sand volleyball tournament, classic and antique car & fire truck show, trap shooting, kids games including trout fishing, beer pong tournament in the afternoon, live music and the firefighter water fights at 1 p.m. During the water fights, teams from area fire departments use high-pressure water hoses to push a beer barrel strung on a cable to their opponent’s side for the win.

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There will be a contest for Best Male Tan, Best Female Tan, and Best Creative Bikini.

Wilderness Area Preserved for Future Generations (PRESQUE ISLE) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thanks to the Nature Conservancy, present and future generations of nature enthusiasts can enjoy a 2,249acre preserve in northern Wisconsin. Known as the Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area, the preserve allows only low-impact recreation such as hiking, bird watching and photography. In the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are additional recreation options. The Nature Conservancy bought the property from Catherine Wolter in 2000. She and her late husband Fred Wolter had owned the land for nearly 60 years. Carry-in access for non-motorized boat and canoe use is allowed on the 15 wild lakes and ponds in the preserve. Fishing (catch and release with artificial lures only) is allowed on three lakes: Lower Aimer, Knife and Bug. The remaining bodies of water are being used for research and no fishing is allowed on them for the next decade.

Prohibited activities include camping, picnic fires, horseback riding, biking and other wheeled vehicles, including off road vehicles. The public may use the preserve only from sunrise to sunset. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash from April 1 to August 1 to protect ground-nesting birds. Fall hunting for grouse and deer is allowed. Directions: From Boulder Junction, go north on Hwy. M for five miles to Hwy. B, turn left on Hwy. B and go about seven miles, turn right on East Bay Road. Travel about a half-mile to find the trailhead located on the east side of East Bay Road. A small parking area accommodates 10-15 cars.

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Three Eagle Trail is Popular with Hikers, Bikers

winds its way west through the woodlands and wetlands. This is a remote area so bring water, insect repellant, bike repair tools and a first aid kit. Mile 0 – The southern trailhead is at Don Burnside Park in Three Lakes. The park has excellent parking and restroom facilities as well as a playground, picnic tables and open and enclosed shelters.

(THREE LAKES) – Hikers and bikers like the Three Eagle Trail because of the beautiful terrain it crosses, made up of woodland, lakes, streams and wetlands along its 8.4 mile length. The 10-foot wide pathway is surfaced with crushed limestone. The multi-purpose trail is closed to motorized vehicles except for the southern end during the snowmobiling season.

Mile 0.2 – The route heads north across private property past Three Lakes Winery (the former Three Lakes Train Depot) and across County Highway A at a three-way stop intersection to the rail corridor. Mile 1.5 –The trail crosses Rice Lake Road, a dead end road leading west just 0.2 mile to the Thunder Lake State Wildlife Area. Mile 3.5 – Trail leaves the railroad corridor and heads west through level, wooded terrain.

Families enjoy the wellmarked trail because it is an easy pedal with few hills. There are numerous benches, a bridge and two woodsurface boardwalks along the way. The Three Eagle Trail Foundation, Inc., plans to develop the northern segment of the trail leading to Eagle River. The southern trailhead is at Don Burnside Park in Three Lakes. The trail heads north up the old Chicago & Northwestern Rail right-of-way. It follows the rail grade for about 3.5 miles, then

Mile 5.0 – Trail passes a small lake at the edge of a wetland by way of a 250-foot long boardwalk. Mile 5.5 – Trail passes just west of Clearwater Lake by way of a 550-foot long boardwalk through a Black Spruce swamp. Mile 6.5 – Trail crosses Mud Creek on a steel bridge 70 feet long before continuing through a level to gently rolling wooded area. Mile 8.4 – Southern trail segment ends at a small parking area on Sundstein Road, a lightly traveled, paved, town road. You can follow this road 3.8 miles to Eagle River.

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Award-Winning Food Featured at ‘Pig in the Pines RibFest’ (ST. GERMAIN) – Memo to bird watchers: There may be an unfamiliar sound echoing through the pine trees in early August: it’s not the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker you’re hearing; rather, it’s the sound of hundreds of lips smacking against each other as rib enthusiasts wolf down succulent smoked barbequed pork ribs and sandwiches! The eighth annual Pig in the Pines Ribfest returns to St. Germain for three big days of feasting and music: Thursday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. each day. The event pits returning “Judges’ Choice” champion rib vendor Texas Outlaws BBQ against Butch’s Smack Your Lips BBQ, Mojo’s RibShack, Pigfoot Barbecue Co. and Pigtails Barbeque Co. (new) as they vie for top RibFest honors. In addition to Judges Choice awards, People’s Choice awards will be presented. Live musical entertainment features The Dweebs playing Thursday night, PerryMaeDixon Band on Friday night and

the Ides of March on Saturday night. Festival style seating only: bring your own lawn chair or blanket. A spokesman for RibFest said the Wisconsin DockDogs will be at RibFest all three days, performing from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. In addition, visitors are invited to try their riding skills with “Oscar,” the mechanical bull, available from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. all three days. RibFest will be one festival your kids will be clamoring to attend this summer because there are free rides all three days from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., featuring Tims Toyz: climbing wall & bungee combo, giant slide and a pirate ship bounce house. Free admission is from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.; after that it’s a $5 entrance fee, children 10 and under free. Parking is free and the event is held rain or shine. There will be other food and product vendors on the grounds also. RibFest is located in the St. Germain Park along Highway 70 on St. Germain’s west side.

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Rock Falls Offers Horseback Riding & Miniature Golf

(ARBOR VITAE) – Saddle up to the gentle steeds at Rock Falls Riding Stables in Arbor Vitae for a relaxing horse ride through 26 acres of wooded and scenic forestland. Rock Falls Rid-

Rocks Falls is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for horseback riding and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for miniature golf. After Labor Day, they are open on weekends. Weekly specials include golf on Wednesdays for $4 no matter the age and on Fridays children may golf free with a paid adult admission. Make reservations for rides by calling (715) 614-0157. They are located on Hwy. 70, one mile east of Hwy. 51.

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UP Michigan match at home. They also make 6-strand wire rigs (15 pound) that can withstand the more toothy fish such as pike. The most popular pattern for walleye is the fire tiger perch. They also make a floating crawler rig. In, there are 28 different color patterns for anglers to try. Each harnesses is packaged in a 3” by 3” inch Zip Lock bag, handy for keeping the harnesses tangle-free when fishing is done.

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(CRYSTAL FALLS, MI) – It’s a small venture, to be sure, but one nearly every fisherman will see benefits from if they target walleye, bass, panfish, including crappies, as well trout and catfish that munch on nightcrawlers. Indeed, it’s “The Bait Fish Are Hooked On.” The venture is D & D’s Crawler Harnesses, which stands for the first initials of Diane and Dave Grondin of Crystal Falls. They make high quality crawler harnesses, hand-tied at their rural Crystal Falls home. Diane does much of the work on the rigs – thus, they mutually joke, means the first “D” in D & D’s stands for Diane. The custom-made rigs are mostly 17-pound monofilament with three #4 hooks. They purchase the spinner blades because of the intricate paint patterns, which they could not

Their harness rigs are easy to use, almost “dummy proof,” notes Dave. Just move the split shot – shorter in the spring when fish are aggressive feeders; longer later in the season when they are more wary. In states and areas where it’s legal, the rigs are easy to troll (1 to 1.5 mph), or drift otherwise. Snap on a bottom bouncer and you’ve got the bait right in front of their noses when they’re holding tight to the bottom. Currently, six bait shops and resorts in and around Crystal Falls but as far away as Florence carry D&D’s crawler rigs. The harnesses can also be ordered by mail by contacting the Grondins at: 154 Monongahela Rd., Crystal Falls, MI 49920 or e-mail: ddgrondin@uplogon.com or call (906) 875-3014. They will also do custom orders if you have a particular pattern in mind. Any bait shop or retail shop selling fishing goods are encouraged to contact them for additional information about becoming a dealer.

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