NORTHWEST REGION

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Oct. 8 Spooner –Jack-O-Lantern Festival Oct. 8 Luck -- Gandy Dancer Marathon Relay, 5K and Half Marathon Oct. 8 Amery – Stower Trail Bike Ride/Walk Oct. 15 Ashland – WhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon Oct. 15 Cable – Fall ATV/UTV Ride Oct. 15 Milltown – Pumpkin Fest Oct. 21 Cable – “Fun in the Forest” ATV Benefit Oct. 15 & 16 St. Croix Falls – Oktoberfest Wine Festival Oct. 28 Chetek – Beer Crawl Nov. 12 Cushing – Venison Feed Nov. 17 Rice Lake – Hunters Feed Nov. 22 Amery – Parade of Lights & Chili Feed Nov. 24 Spooner – Tozer Turkey Trot Nov. 26 Winter – Craft Show Dec. 1 Clayton – Community Tree Lighting Dec. 3 Amery – Holiday Stroll Dec. 3 Ashland – Christmas Parade Dec. 3 Frederic – Christmas in Frederic Dec. 3 Dresser – Vintage Sled Extravaganza Dec. 3 Centuria – Cozy Country Christmas Dec. 3 St. Croix Falls – Rivertown Holiday Celebration Dec. 3 Shell Lake – Holiday Saturday

A Perfect Pair – Autumn and Chateau St. Croix Winery

ST. CROIX FALLS – The countryside will be painted in lush autumn colors when you visit the Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard in St. Croix Falls this October. The winery is doubling down by offering wine lovers ample reasons to visit them during their Oktoberfest Wine Festival the weekend of Oct. 15 and 16. Admission is free. Gather up family and friends for an afternoon of authentic German foods, Hammerschlagen, Octoberfest beer, craft hard cider and of course great wines. Enjoy live music under the big tent, featuring a double header of the legendary Gray’s Ridgeland Dutchman back-to-back on Oct. 15 and 16.

With a purchase of a glass of wine, you can try Federweisser from noon to 6 p.m. Federweisser is a fermenting white wine that is semi-sweet and refreshing. This is a German tradition that you will love. Wine will available by the glass or bottle. Sorry, there’s no tastings available during this event. delicious wine. Wine-O-Ween will also feature dress-up prizes for single best costume and couple’s best costume. You can do the Monster Mash with music by Hank the Tank music show from 7-11 p.m. They will provide a complimentary drink and shuttle to the Holiday Inn and Suites in St. Croix Falls. Attendance is limited, so it’s best to get your tickets in advance. For those that are looking for something to do while your loved ones are out hunting in November the Chateau is hosting cheese and chocolate wine pairings on Nov. 5 and 6 and then again on Nov. 19 and 20. Come try some of the best cheese samples, featuring Burnett Dairy, paired with whites, rose and red wines. Then for the sweet tooth lovers there will be chocolates, chocolate cakes and Saras Tipsy Pies paired with wines. This is a ticketed event, so go to the Chateau St. Croix and check for the ticket link. The winery is located at 1998 State Road 87 #A. For more information, call 715-483-2556 or visit online at chateaustcroix.com.

Then return on Saturday, Oct. 29 to Chateau St. Croix Winery for a Halloween bash. Enjoy Horror d’oeuvres and sip on devilishly Northwest Region

A Festive Time for All This Fall

CUSHING – The Cushing Fire Department welcomes all to their annual venison feed on Saturday, Nov. 12. The fundraiser starts at 4 p.m. at the community center and includes bingo, raffles, prize drawings, auction and food, including hamburgers and drinks. MILLTOWN – Kids 12 and under will get a free pumpkin when their families travel to Milltown for the annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, Oct. 15. The event will be from 1-3 p.m. in Bering Park. The festival features pumpkins, scarecrows, trike races, corn pit, trunk and treat, costume contest, food and music.

WINTER – The 35th annual “Homespun Holidays” Arts & Craft Show in Winter will be Saturday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Winter School. The Winter Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the event, which features more than 90 vendors offering hand-crafted items.

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Visitors will Gush Over These Waterfalls

MULTI-COUNTY – Go with the flow! The greater Cable and Hayward area offers fall hikers and waterfalls lovers numerous options to enjoy the Northwoods before the landscape turns white. Early to mid-October is a perfect time to explore these waterfalls, enhanced by the fall leaf colors. Bring a camera and capture the memories to share with family and friends. Speaking of flow, water creates its own path to its final destination, as it carves its way through soil and rock over the eons. The Cable Area is referred to as “The Great Divide,” a term that describes geographical point where waters split and either run south to the Mississippi or north to Lake Superior. Like fingerprints, each waterfall is unique. Some roar like the lion; others whisper as to not disturb the forest creatures. Copper Falls State Park, named after the copper-colored water cascading down brownstone rocks, has limestone pathways directly from the parking lot through the park allowing easier access for those with limited mobility. St. Peter’s Dome, the 1,600-foot-high granite dome is the highest point in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. St. Peter’s Dome is an approximately 3.6-mile round-trip hike from the small parking lot. The trail to St. Peter’s Dome is fairly rugged with exposed rock and steep climbs. But it’s well worth the effort. On a clear day one can see Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands over 20 miles to the north. Morgan Falls at St. Peter’s Dome cascades some 70 feet off a rock cliff to a small shaded pool. Morgan Falls is rated amongst the tallest waterfalls in Wisconsin, but the flow tapers off in drier months. Morgan Falls is a half-mile mile hike from the parking lot. Some of the most spectacular waterfalls are located along the south shore of Lake Superior in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron counties. State and county parks usually provide public access, although private property border some of the falls. Be sure to stay on established trails and take caution at water’s edge. Some locations are remote and require hiking across difficult terrain. Check with local chambers of commerce for directions and suggestions, including of smaller, scenic waterfalls. Pack a picnic and go enjoy the natural beauty of the Northern Wisconsin waterfalls!

Wisconsin’s Highest Waterfalls

Big Manitou Falls -- Douglas County: 165 ft. Morgan Falls -- Ashland County: 70 ft. Superior Falls -- Iron County: 90 ft. Potato Falls -- Iron County: 90 ft. Saxon Falls -- Iron County: 90 ft. Copper Falls -- Ashland County: 40 ft. Peterson Falls -- Iron County: 35 ft. Brownstone Falls -- Ashland County: 30 ft. Little Manitou Falls -- Douglas County: 30 ft. Foster Falls -- Iron County: 25 ft.