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Heed the call of the Northwoods

Feel the warm July sun on your back and the cool, refreshing waters of the Northwoods beneath you. Our Northwoods lifestyle is calling you, whether it’s the haunting cry of the loons on the lake or the whisper of the wind through the pines high above your campfire.

What are you waiting for! Dive in. Or raft. Or rock the waves with a personal watercraft. Or float. Or boat. Or take a scuba diving class and pretend you’re a fish. Or do it all. With thousands of lakes, dozens and dozens of rivers and streams in the Northwoods, the water sports and recreation possibilities are measured only by the amount of fun you want to have. Back on shore, it’s time to find out what the landlubbers are doing.

The possibilities are endless: Festivals and fairs, museums and heritage sites, Dean S. Acheson go karts and miniature golf, wildlife parks and zip lines, shop-till-ya-drop and garage sales, tents and campfires, craft brews and Friday fish frys, mountain bike trails and road bikes, sleep-ins and suntans, pow wows and stock car races, romantic strolls and cuddles on the beach, fudge-to-die-for and hand-scooped ice cream, golf and pickleball, art and antiques, natural wonders and clear skies, friendly smiles and helpful folks. See what you’re missing? It will be here waiting for you. In the land they call Up North!

Inside this Issue

Editor’s Notebook..............................................................................................................................................................................................................Pg. 8 St. Croix Rods.......................................................................................................................................................................................... Inside Front Cover Rosenthal’s Resort................................................................................................................................................................................................ Back Cover Northwoods Golf............................................................................................................................................................................................................ Pg. 24

Region Communities

Barron County.................................Pg. 28 Bayfield County...............................Pg. 27 Burnett County................................Pg. 30 Forest County...................................Pg. 32 Iron County........................................Pg.38 Langlade County............................Pg. 39

Lincoln County................................Pg. 40 Marathon County...........................Pg. 44 Marinette County...........................Pg. 45 Oneida County.................................. Pg. 9 Polk County......................................Pg. 46 Price County.....................................Pg. 47

Sawyer County............................... Pg. 51 Shawano............................................Pg. 55 U.P. Michigan....................................Pg. 35 Vilas County..................................... Pg. 59 Washburn County..........................Pg. 70

Cover Photo Credit: Boy with skull (inset) - Kathy Java, FOC Member Crex Meadow (inset) - Friends of Crex

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Marketing Associates Don Gray Richard Hartmann Lance Krolczyk Nicole Osborn Jody Peterson Jim Schlicher

Distribution Jeff Safranek Robert Voight Production Office Lori Morris Graphic Designers Danelle Pretasky Brittany Hazelquist

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Elegant wooden boats to cruise Minocqua Chain

MINOCQUA – Rare and valuable Chris Crafts, Centurys and Gar Woods – their rich mahogany and gleaming brass and chrome reflecting the rays of the sun – will be like beacons to hundreds of visitors drawn to the 22nd annual Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show Friday through Sunday, July 25-27 in Minocqua. The show averages upwards of 50 entries and features antique and classic wooden boats and classic glass boats. Restored boats dating back to the early 1900s are registered and displayed in the water at this unique show. Up on dry land, you will see more wooden boats, canoes and perhaps a “woodie” car or two. The weekend includes food, refreshments and live music on the patio of The Boathouse. Brett & Frisk will play 11am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday. Captains will parade their boats past the crowd gathered Friday night, shortly before the 7pm Min-Aqua Bats water-ski show. The boats will be docked at the piers of The Boathouse throughout the weekend. Captains will at times be out on the water to cruise the Minocqua Chain of Lakes. (Due to liability concerns, there are no rides for the public.) Admission to the show is free. Proceeds from the concession sales, along with donations, will benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information, call Al Hanley at 715-453-4511. 5 Star Marketing & Distribution, which publishes Action magazine, is one of the show sponsors.

Oneida COUNTY

Calendar

(place your event for $10) July 05 - Minocqua - Muggy Buggy 5K & Xtreme Mud Run - 9am. Minocqua Winter Park. July 05 - Cassian - Car Show & Chicken BBQ. Cassian Fire Department on Church Road. Car show registration 7-11am, chicken BBQ served from 11am to 5pm, raffles. 715-282-5581. July 10-13-Rhinelander - Hodag Country Festival. July 11-12 - Three Lakes - Northwoods Heritage Fest. July 11-13-Three Lakes - National Pickleball Tournament. Burnside Park. July 12 - Minocqua - Island Art Walk 9am to 3pm. Torpy Park and Campanile Center for the Arts. July 15-16 - Minocqua - Circus - 5pm & 7pm. Minocqua Park Complex along Hwy. 70 West. July 18-19 - Minocqua - Gem & Mineral Show. Gems, minerals, fossils, demonstrations, talks. Lakeland Union High School. July 19 - Minocqua - Bear Cupboard Run - 7:30-9am. Bearskin Trail, downtown. Cubby Run, 5K run/walk, half marathon. July 19 - Minocqua - Garden Walk & Ice Cream Social - 10am to 4pm. 715-356-8805.

July 19 - Three Lakes - Lions Club Auction - 11am July 20 - Minocqua - Paddle for the Wild Side - Noon to 4pm. Torpy Park. Test ride (small fee) canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Group paddle at noon. Benefits the Northwoods Wildlife Center. July 25-26 - Lake Tomahawk - Wounded Warriors Snowshoe Baseball July 25-27 - Minocqua - Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show. Headquarters at docks of The Boathouse. Dozen of boats on display, food and live music. July 26 - Minocqua - Mike Ross Memorial Bearskin 5K Run - 8:15am. Bearskin Trailhead, downtown Minocqua. July 26 - Minocqua - LdF Lions Brewfest - 1-5pm. Torpy Park. July 26 - Three Lakes - Vintage Thunder Grass Drags & Show - 10am to 4pm. Burnside Park July 26 - Three Lakes - Nicolet ATV Club Rendezvous. Burnside Park July 26 - Three Lakes - American Legion Dinner & Dance July 26 - Three Lakes - A Northwoods Faerie Festival - 1pm July 26 - Three Lakes - Living History Encounter - 11am. Historical Museum July 31 to Aug. 03 - Rhinelander Oneida County Fair

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Meet the ‘critters’ at Northwoods Wildlife Center

MINOCQUA – The Northwoods Wildlife Center is where you’ll meet Hortense the turkey vulture, Woody the wood turtle and Hook the painted turtle. How they came to be at the Wildlife Center in Minocqua as told by their staff will be entertaining as well as thought provoking. The wild creatures that come to the Wildlife Center are sick, injured or in some cases as youngsters due to their mother being killed or because people mistakenly think the babies are abandoned when in fact the parent is nearby. In all cases, the center’s staff takes

Destination Oneida County

Activities

Campanile Center for the Arts 131 W. Milwaukee St. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-9700 campanilecenter.org All-inclusive arts center, offering classes in voice, guitar, painting, etc., local and touring musical and theater performances.

Hodag Country Festival 4270 River Rd. Rhinelander, WI 54501 800-762-3830 * 715-369-1300 hodag.com July 10-13. The best in country music with national and regional favorites. Large campground (opens July 5), food & merchandise vendors.

Holiday Acres Rec Park 7994 Hwy. 51 S. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-4400 holidayacres.info/about Guided horseback and pony rides, challenging 18-hole miniature golf course, 3 go kart tracks. Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows Downtown Woodruff 715-634-6923 scheerslumberjackshow.com Spirited lumberjack style competition: logrolling, pole climbing, power saw, axe throw, and more. Comedy routines.

Wildwood Wildlife Park & Nature Center 10094 Hwy. 70 West Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-5588 wildwoodwildlifepark.com Home to more than 1,000 animals, new giraffe Serengeti habitat area, rides, fish pond, gift shop, group package rates.

Food & Spirits

Hazelhurst Pub 6617 U.S. Hwy. 51 S. Hazelhurst, WI 54531 715-356-9400 hazelhurstpub.com Sandwiches, pizza, best burgers around, great craft beer selection, outside seating.

Mama’s Supper Club 10486 Hwy. 70 West Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-5070 Italian and American cuisine serving nightly at 4:30pm. Welcoming locals and travelers since 1954.

Minocqua Brewing Co. 238 Lakeshore Dr. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-2600 minocquabrewingcompany.com Main restaurant and Brewpub in lower level; Divano Lounge in upper level. Handcrafted beers, live music. Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty 8653 Hwy. 51 N. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-6270 PaulBunyans.com Logging camp breakfast 7am to noon, cook shanty dinner begins at noon, Friday fish fry.

The Boathouse 305 W. Park Ave., Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-3999 Find us on Facebook Casual Minocqua Lake bar and grill. Live piano music. Come by lake or land!

The Vine 203 Front St. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-614-5920 thevineminocqua.com Minocqua’s premier wine and beer lounge. A perfect place to relax and chill out. Tapas & desserts.

Retail/Services

A La Carte Gaslight Square Downtown Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-5851 alacartegiftsminocqua.com Wine racks, artwork, mirrors, lamps, lampshades, silk florals, quilts, table linens, bath accessories, gift baskets, “Made in Wisconsin.”

Cool Waves 325 Oneida St. Minocqua, WI 715-358-3871 Large clothing store, featuring T-shirts, swimwear, sportswear, sandals, sunglasses, and more.

Dan’s Minocqua Fudge Shop 521 Oneida St. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-2662 dansminocquafudge.com An old-fashioned candy store offering handmade chocolates, 100 varieties of hard candy and taffy, ice cream parlor.

Loon Land Trading & Twisted Root Emporium 207 Front St. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-5179 Two stores under one roof. Large selection of loon-related giftware, lamps, wood furniture and much more. Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 1704 Superior St. Three Lakes, WI 54562 www.threelakes.com vacation@threelakes.com 715-546-3344 Area brochures, maps and guides available. Home to the largest inland chain of lakes in the world!

T.J’s Butcher Block & Market 8762 Hwy. 51 Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-5258 New location (across from Subway). Home-smoked beef jerky, choice steaks, seafood. Brat fry Friday all summer.

Lodging The Pointe Hotel & Suites 8269 S. Hwy. 51 Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-4431 * 888-356-4431 thepointeresort.com Condominium resort-hotel on Lake Minocqua. Indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness room, children’s playground, putting green.

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care of them with the goal to release the rehabilitated animals and birds back into the wild, healthy and free to roam or fly. The third annual Paddle for the Wild Side will be Sunday, July 20 at Torpy Park in Minocqua where, from noon to 4pm, you can test ride a canoe, kayak or paddleboard for a small fee. All proceeds support the animals at NWC. You can meet some of the NWC resident animals also. The event is co-sponsored by Chequamegon Adventure Company in Minocqua. The Wildlife Center is open Mon-Sat, 10am to 4pm. For more information, call 715-356-7400. They are located at 8683 S. Blumenstein Road, across Hwy. 70 West from Trig’s.

22ND ANNUAL MINOCQUA

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT SHOW

HOSTED AT THE BOATHOUSE ON LAKE MINOCQUA July 25-27, 2014 · Benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society

This event has raised over $120,000 to help find a cure.

Friday · July 25 · 6:45 pm Wooden Boat Parade before Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show at the Aqua Bowl between The Boathouse and the Thirsty Whale

Saturday · July 26 · 8 am - 4 pm Sunday · July 27 · 8 am - 2 pm Entertainment by: Brett & Frisk · Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 2pm FREE PUBLIC VIEWING of over 50 antique & classic wooden boats - woodie cars. CONCESSIONS BOTH DAYS on the docks BENEFITING Multiple Sclerosis Society

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It’s Krazy (Day) in Minocqua

MINOCQUA – If you can’t wait until September’s Beef-A-Rama to go a bit crazy in Minocqua, then we invite you to consider the crazy fun you’ll have at Minocqua during Krazy Day on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Sponsored by the Minocqua Island Business Association, this much anticipated shopping tradition brings thousands of people -- families, gal pals and others – to the downtown as they seek out the deals and steals. The perennial shopping frenzy begins at 9am so get there early! Merchants will have heavily discounted merchandise heaped high on tables in front of the downtown stores. You can shop until 4pm for great deals on clothing, fishing and camping equipment, candles and the like, and much more. Don’t forget – there are bargains to be found inside the stores too! There will be craft vendors, and as always in this tourism town, great food in downtown restaurants to fuel the body as you catch your breath for another round in this marathon shopping spree.

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Island Art Walk features dozens of artists

MINOCQUA – Upwards of 90 artists will have booths at the annual Island Art Walk in Torpy Park at Minocqua, with hours from 9am to 3pm, Saturday, July 12. Sponsored by the Lakeland Kiwanis, the outdoor portion of the art show will be located under the large and magnificent pine trees in the park’s upper level. If you are a collector of fine arts and crafts you won’t want to miss this show! The art work includes fine original crafts and is very diverse including, paintings, drawings, stained glass, sculpture, jewelry, decorative painting, carving, basketry, textiles, wood working, pottery and much more.

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July 8, Tuesday, 7pm. Combine bluegrass with some Texas swing, a touch of country, some Celtic and you have the makings of a great show. Adults $20, Students $10.

CAMPANILE CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATER

Friday and Saturday, July 25 & 26, 7pm and Sunday July 27 at 2pm. What will the kids put on this summer? Watch for details.

During the show, plan to visit the Kiwanis Club brat booth for lunch in the park. Leaving this part of the show, visitors can continue two blocks down Front Street with featured stops at the Loon Land Trading Co/Twisted Root Emporium and Park Side Gallery. Both stores have extensive art and craft collections. The Minocqua Museum on nearby Flambeau Street will be open for visitors to share some Minocqua area history. Then continue down Flambeau Street to the Campanile Center for the indoor venue of the event. On display will be 30 art entries in the student category of the Island Art Walk. The Island Art Walk is open to both amateur and professional artists whose work is original in concept and design, plus the artist exhibiting must complete all work. For more information, call Laura Bertch at (715) 892-1204 or visit the Kiwanis website at lakelandkiwanis.com.

FESTIVAL AURORA BOREALIS

August 5, Tuesday, 7pm. Residents and visitors alike come together to present their annual concert for the public. Suggested minimum donation $5.

THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

August 20, Wednesday, 7pm. It’s gonna be wild! Straight from Scotland, rock music with bagpipes—they call it BAGROCK. All tickets $25.

THE JIMMYS

September 11, Thursday, 7pm. A powerhouse eight piece band inﬂuenced by raw Chicago Blues to second line New Orleans funk. Adults $20, Students $10.

BOB MILNE, RAGMATIST

October 10, Friday, 7pm. The world renowned and greatest ragtime and boogie woogie piano player re-turns to Campanile to entertain us with his talent and stories. Adults $20, Students $5.

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Muggy Buggy 5K & Xtreme Mud Run

MINOCQUA – Forget about the deer flies and mosquitoes – it’s the giggling kids with squirt guns lined up near the racecourse who will get you during the seventh annual Muggy Buggy 5K Run/Walk and fourth annual Muggy Buggy X. Both will be Saturday, July 5 rain or shine at Minocqua Winter Park. Truth be known, on a hot July day, the water will be welcomed (maybe they’ll pick off that deer fly chewing through your scalp) as you run or walk on ski trails through the rolling landscape and boreal forest around Squirrel Hill. Registration for either the 5K or its extreme version (see below) gets you a commemorative bandana (first 200 registered runners) and a burger, brat or veggie burger. Awards to top three overall finishers. Race-day registration for the 5K ends at 8am, and the race starts at 9am. Muggy Buggy X Registration for the extreme version of Muggy Buggy ends at 10am, with the race start at 10:30am. Unlike the earlier “sissy” version, this race includes serious ups and downs, mud, creeks, ponds, more mud, a variety of obstacles, hot lava pits with fire breathing dragons (well, maybe not that extreme!) and other assorted odds and ends to shake things up a bit over a 2.5km course. This will be quite possibly the toughest event you’ll ever do under 3km! Don’t wear your “Sunday best” but do wear your war paint. Either way, you’ll have a ball and there will be a hose to clean you up after completion. Register or get more information at minocquawinterpark.org.

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Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo of the Northwoods

(MINOCQUA) - Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center’s team mission is promoting life-long learning by enriching minds, fostering environmental respect, while helping prepare visitors for our conservation future. Wildwood is home to more than 1,000 animals including endangered and threatened species. Giraffes, deer, mountain lions, tigers, lemurs, tortoises, zebras, marmosets, tamarins, hyenas, kangaroos, camel, servals, sloths, binturongs, capybaras, elands, foxes, badgers, coatimundis, and leopards are just some of the amazing creatures you will encounter during your visit to Wildwood Wildlife Park. Wildwood offers many special experiences including; the parakeet encounter area where you walk amongst hundreds of parakeets that fly around and land on you. You can even purchase a “feed stick” and have parakeets eating right out of your hand! Visit the giraffe feeding encounter where

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, check out the size and beauty of their heads. They have large expressive eyes that are crowned by long eyelashes and long thin lips. For a $5.00 fee, you’ll receive a serving of tasty giraffe treats for an experience you won’t forget. Experience hand feeding “critter crackers” to the deer, camel, aoudads, pigs, and goats. Experience the black bear encounter where you can buy a bottle of “bear juice” and feed the bears. You’ll love our interactive petting zoo and animal encounter area. The trout-feeding encounter is also a guest favorite. Come see why generations of families remember us when they visit Minocqua, WI and make a few lasting memories of your own. Wildwood Wildlife Park is located two miles west of U.S. 51 on U.S. 70 in Minocqua. Open 7 days a week at 9:00 A.M.

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MINOCQUA – When it’s time to get the tastiest, thickest steaks, chops and brats for the summer cookout, turn to TJ’s Butcher Block & Market, now in their new location with a much bigger store boasting a modern and spacious interior. Located just a sausage-link distance from its former location, TJ’s Butcher Block continues to offer fresh-cut prime and choice meats, along with a wider selection of wine, beer and liquor, Wisconsin award-winning artisan cheeses, traditional spices and unique rubs (both wet and dry), seafood and artisan bread baked daily from Eagle Baking Company. Be sure to try the delicious kringles. The store relocated to its new site (former Car Corral building) after plans were drawn up by the state Department of Transportation for a new turning lane from Hwy. 51 onto Hwy. J -- right over the former store! It was time to bid the old store adieu and think anew.

Think new they did with owner Tim Krolczyk excited about designing his new facilities with the customers’ desires in mind. Among the new features is a modern smokehouse, where they prepare homemade sausage and jerky. Just the makings for a picnic in the park or at the beach! Tim and his crew pride themselves on providing excellent service to their customers. They also accept the Wisconsin Quest card. They feature daily specials. Stop by for their brat fry featuring T.J.’s original brats held every Friday, from 11am to 2pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Remember, their car show is held in late August each year. And hunters should keep them in mind for venison processing this fall. They are open Monday-Friday 8am until 6pm and Saturdays 8am until 3pm, until Labor Day. T.J.’s is located at 8762 Hwy. 51 N near the Hwy. 51 and Cty. J intersection. If you have a special request, call them at 715-356-5258. You can also find them on Facebook.

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TJ’s Butcher Block & Market now in their new store

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Northwoods Golf Championship smiles at Northwoods’ golf courses

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.

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.

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 •9 Hole - Par 36 - 3,233 yard Course about your, and •Pro Shop •Equipment Rentals especially your •Cart Rentals •Cocktails •Food partners’, recently finished round of dgewater Country Club is a beautiful nine golf. hole golf course on the scenic shores of Lake

Alice in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Edgewater is owned by Bradd and Mary Bucks. Edgewater uses the mystique of the Northwoods to provide a place where locals and tourists alike can enjoy themselves, feeling as if they were home.

Edgewater Country Club has been a golf course since the 1930’s. At that time it was called Maple Birch. Maple Birch had been family owned for almost 60 years until it changed hands for 8 ½ years during which time it became Edgewater Country Club. When we purchased Edgewater Country Club 15 years ago, even though it would be a different family we wanted to continue that comfortable feeling with our three sons. So come join us for a round of golf with your family.

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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.

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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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Bayfield COUNTY Calendar

(place your event for $10)

July 04-06 - Red Cliff - Traditional Pow Wow July 05 - Seeley - Namakagon Art and Music Fest. Art, music, poetry, food July 06- Cornucopia - Fish Fry. Community Center. July 18 - Bayfield - Art on Main July 19-20 - Bayfield - Festival of Arts July 25-27 - Washburn - Brownstone Summerfest. Basketball tournament, quilt show, luncheon, flea market, carnival, water fights, car show, fireworks. Bike race at 9am, West End Park. July 25-27 - Iron River - Blueberry Festival - 11am to 8pm. Moon Lake Park. Rides, crafts, food, games, BBQ, parade, live music and more. July 26 - Washburn - Washburn Board Across the Bay. Thompson’s West End Park. July 26 - Washburn - North Coast Car Show - 8am to 3pm. Trophy presentation at 3pm. 715-209-2455. July 27 Cornucopia - South Shore Downwind Paddle & Race July 31 to Aug. 03 - Iron River - Bayfield County Fair. Carnival, exhibits, demos, horse shows, grandstand shows. July 31 to August 03 - Port Wing Plein Air Painting Festival

Find your summer at Brownstone Summerfest

WASHBURN – Washburn’s Brownstone Summerfest will be celebrated Friday through Sunday, July 25-27 with plans for a car and tractor show, dance, bike race, flea market, fireworks and more. There will also be stand up paddleboard (SUP) races on Chequamegon Bay. The festival takes its name from the number of the city’s buildings that were constructed using locally quarried brownstone. Examples of these brownstone buildings include, the Bayfield County Courthouse, the Catholic Church, city hall, the library, museum-cultural center, bookstore, dentistry office and the hardware store

The fourth annual North Coast Antique Car and Tractor Show will be Saturday, rain or shine, at the North Coast Coffee Shop. Registration (entry fee is $5) is from 8am to 12:30pm with presentation of Best of Show and first through third place trophies at 3pm. “The Flying Coons Brothers” will play 1950s through ’70s music from 10am to 2:30pm followed by a street dance. The Washburn “Board Across the Bay” 14-mile race starts at 8am, Saturday at Thompson’s West End Park, Washburn and the 7-miler starts at 9am at Bayview Beach in Ashland. There will be SUP demos at West End Park during the day. The third annual Brownstone Bike Race will take place at 9am

Saturday. The 10-mile off-road bike race starts and ends in Washburn. Open to all ages, but an adult must accompanied riders under age 12. Eight age groups are available with overall award and age classification awards. Other Saturday activities include a quilt show, garden tour, kids inflatable games, pie and ice cream social, trolley tours and fireworks that night. The firefighters’ water fights and picnic in the park will be on Sunday.

Destination Bayfield County Lodging

Drummond Lake Campgrounds Drummond, WI 54832 On Drummond Lake Road 715-739-6290 towncampground@cheqnet.net drummandlakecampground.com Town-owned RV Park and campground. ATV-friendly, 17 RV sites, no reservations needed, shower house.

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Barron COUNTY

Calendar

Paddle the Red Cedar River for solitude, fishing

(place your event for $10) July 04-06 - Chetek - Liberty Festival July 12-13 - Cameron - Heritage Days - 10am to 5pm. Pioneer Village Museum. Demonstrations, crafters, butter making, working blacksmith shop, special music. July 13 - Brill - Sportsman Pancake Brunch & 4 Wheeler Raffle July 16-20 - Rice Lake - Barron County Fair July 17-20 - Rice Lake - Sidewalk Sale. Cedar Mall. August 01-02 - Cameron - Voyageur Encampment - 10am to 5pm. Come see and learn about mountain men life in early 1800s; hawk throw, archery and rifle range shooting, pie baking, fire starting, candy cannon, bead work.

Paddlers can craft a pleasant trip down the Red Cedar River in Barron County, choosing the amount of time they want to spend on the water by the number of river landings available to them. All the water is suitable for beginners, although there is a small set of rapids in the far north. At Mikana on Red Cedar Lake, the waters of the Red Cedar River begin their southerly journey, passing through Rice Lake, Cameron and Sand Creek, eventually passing Menomonie before joining the Chippewa River near Dunnville. For much of your trip, you will have the river to yourself except for wildlife. Three tributaries in the county flow into the Red Cedar: the Brill River, in the north; the Yellow River, near the midpoint and the Chetek River, in the south. A few creeks also flow into the Red Cedar. The river flow ranges from slow to medium intensity. It takes about four and one-half hours to float and paddle from the Red Cedar Lake dam to the Rice Lake dam, for instance. The river flows into Rice Lake and exits about midway down the lake. Parking, grills and picnic tables can be found at some of the landings.

Fishing is said to be good to excellent in many stretches of the river, including for panfish, trout, walleye, bass, northern pike and muskies. Fishing below the dams may reward anglers but wooden debris in the dam below the Red Cedar Lake may claim a few bait. Years ago we paddled the Yellow to the Red Cedar. Some very large smallmouths were brought to the canoe and released. We easily ducked under the one set of wire fencing across the Yellow that we encountered. Eagles, osprey, blue heron, waterfowl, deer, bear, turkeys, raccoon, muskrat and grouse all can be spotted, especially by quiet paddlers. Shop for fishing and camping supplies at Rice Lake, Cameron or Chetek. Barron is another option if floating the Yellow River tributary. Visit co.barron.wi.us and follow the links to the Red Cedar River page for a river access map and descriptions of the various river sections.

Wild Rivers State Trail is one of the longer ATV routes in state RICE LAKE – ATVers traveling the 104-mile long Wild Rivers State Trail (WRST) are following a route laid out by early railroad companies dating back to the 1880s. Many of the smaller communities they will encounter along this abandoned “Soo Line” railroad grade bed exist due to the development of the early railway line.

The area surrounding the WRST is rich in natural resources and wildlife habitat. Designated as a multi-use, four-season trail, the WRST skirts many lakes and crosses numerous rivers and streams, including the Namakagon River, a federally designated river near Trego and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The trail at the southern terminus begins within the City of Rice Lake. Points of access are located in Rice Lake and at the junction of the WRST and the Tuscobia State Trail just north of the city. En route north, ATVers will pass through the communities of Haugen, Spooner, Trego, Minong, Gordon and Solon Springs before the trail ends just south of the Village of Superior. There are restaurants, taverns, lodging, rest areas, restrooms and gasoline available at most of these communities. Rice Lake is a major retail center for Barron County and surrounding area. Riders are advised that they share this trail with other trail users, such as horseback riders, joggers and bird watchers. For more information, contact the Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-523-6318.

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(CUMBERLAND) – Bicyclists will find a mixture of favorable terrain in Barron County: long stretches of flat road that glide past thriving farms with Holsteins grazing in alfalfa fields, as well as long hills that take the rider past woodlots characterized by sugar maples and hearty oak trees and sparkling blue lakes. Villages and small cities along the way are oasis of food, refreshments and rest. Among the cities you’ll enjoy is Cumberland, the starting point of four rural bicycle routes varying in length from 12 miles to 31 miles. Known as the Island City, Cumberland is nestled in the gorgeous lake country of northwestern Wisconsin. All four bike routes will take you past lakes (there are 50 lakes within 10 miles of Cumberland).

Stop at the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce office and pick up the “Bike Cumberland” map that outlines the four routes: Beaver Dam Lake Loop, 12 miles; Sand Lake Loop, 20 miles; Vermillion-Barronett route, 30 miles; and the Staples-Loon Lakes route, 31 miles. All the routes follow well-paved roads with little traffic. The city of Cumberland has all the supplies you will need for your bicycle trip. Carry a repair kit, adequate water and food supplies, as there are long distances between communities. There are also five suggested bike routes within the city, all family friendly of short distances from 1.3 to 3.5 miles in length. Vehicle parking available at the Cumberland Tourist Park/Beach where all trips originate from. Additional parking is available at the municipal parking lot located behind the public library on Main Street.

CUMBERLAND – Friday, July 4 will be a day of celebration and fun in Cumberland, which will host games during the day and fireworks at dusk at the Cumberland Tourist Park. The Fourth of July spectacular is being sponsored by the Cumberland Good Ambitious People (GAP) organization. There will be live music, food, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, a raffle, beer and of course the fireworks. Mark the calendar also for the 82nd annual Rutabaga Festival, Aug. 21-24 in Cumberland. For more information about both events, go to business.Cumberland-wisconsin.com.

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Burnett COUNTY

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(place your event for $10) July 05 - Danbury - Danbury Days July 06 - Danbury - Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast. Held at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park July 18-20 - Grantsburg - World Championship Snowmobile Watercross. Oval and straight racing on the lake.

July 25-27 -Danbury - Fur Trade Rendezvous. Held at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. Re-enactors display skills of the fur trade era, food. July 26 - Fly-in Drive-In Breakfast. Held at Burnett County Airport. July 31-Aug. 02 - Siren - Siren Summerfest August 02 - Siren - Chicken BBQ & Rib Fest. Held at Crooked Lake Park August 02 - Siren - Arts Alive on 35. Held at BAAG Art Center in Siren.

July 19 - Webster - Chicken BBQ. Held at Scott Fire Hall, 28390 Co. Rd. H. 715-566-2130.

Destination Burnett County Lodging

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Rosenthal’s Resort 30925 Namekagon Rd. Danbury, WI 54830 715-259-3363 rosenthalsresort.com On Upper Webb Lake. Resort, cabin and vacation home rentals, restaurant & bar, seasonal camping, great fishing.

Burnett County Tourism 800-788-3164 bctour@sirentel.net burnettcounty.com/top10events Information about places to see, events, community, businesses, agriculture, industry. Maps and guides.

Discover the past at Fur Trade Rendezvous

DANBURY – You and your family can step back in time to experience those legendary events and way of life with a visit to The Fort, near Danbury, during their Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous July 25-27. Hours are 10am to 4pm Saturday and 10am to 3pm Sunday. Enjoy a special treat of a wild rice pancake breakfast from 8am to 12:30pm Sunday.

During each rendezvous, dozens of fur trade camps fill Sayer’s Field and “trader’s row.” A variety of unique characters will be there to “trade” goods, to swap stories of good times and hardships of the rigorous winter of trapping and to compete in friendly competitions – all the while interacting with visitors. Visitors will see demonstrations of period skills, including black powder, archery and tomahawk. Tasty food prepared in the furtrade era manner can be enjoyed as one strolls along taking in the always-colorful traders row. Goods offered by the traders include period clothing, furnishings, camp gear, trade silver, animal skins, jewelry and a fascinating variety of other utilitarian and decorative items. For more information, contact Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park at 715-866-8890 or visit theforts.org. Relive history during . . .

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Learn something new at Crex Meadows | By Mike Kornmann GRANTSBURG -- Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, located in beautiful Burnett County and just north of the Village of Grantsburg, is one of the premier wildlife viewing places in Wisconsin and most visitors come just for that reason! At 30,000 acres, Crex is one of the largest state-owned wildlife areas in Wisconsin. It is one of 76 sites included in the Wisconsin Wildlife Viewing Guide and is marked with special signs to lead visitors here. It is also the trailhead of the Northern Great Wisconsin Birding Trail. The extensive road system, including 22 miles of dike roads, offers excellent access and great vantage points for wildlife viewing. More than 270 species of birds plus many species of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians can be seen on the property. Be sure to bring camera and binoculars when you visit. (They also sponsor an annual amateur photo contest.) Wildlife is most abundant in the spring (April-May) and fall (Sept.-Oct.) when large numbers of migrating birds stop at Crex to feed and rest. Spring offers the largest diversity of species and fall is best for sheer abundance for wildlife. Wildlife is less visible in summer when only the summer residents remain. However, this is the time of year to observe wildlife with their young. Some of the behaviors you may see in summer include, an osprey bringing fish to its nest full of young, a family of otters frolicking in the marsh, or a young loon riding on its mother’s back.

The Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit. Exhibits, videos and displays will help you learn about wildlife habitat and management activities. Trained interpreters can answer your questions and give you tips on where to see wildlife on the property. The education center also has one of the best gift shops in the region. A variety of natural resource based gifts for all ages is available. There are a number of items that make great birthday and Christmas gifts.

The Visitor Center is open 8am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday, and 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday through the first weekend of November. You can reach the Visitor Center by telephone: 715463-2739 or visit crexmeadows.org to see a calendar of events, things to do and other information. The Visitor Center’s address is 102 E. Crex Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840.

Aerobatic shows set at Gandy Dancer Fly-In, Drive-In SIREN – Aerobatic shows will be the featured draw at the Gandy Dancer FlyIn, Drive In at Siren, on Saturday, July 26. The Dick Schulz Airshows will perform at 11am and noon at the Burnett County Airport, along with all the other events.

a breakfast of plain or wild rice pancakes from 7-11am. The 5K-trail run/walk around the airport quickly picks up the pace with the start at 7:30am. Brats and refreshments will be served from 10am to 1pm. The static display of aircraft is from 7-11am. Among the aircraft will be the unique XT752 Fairey Gannet and the Hawker Sea Fury.

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The XT752 is the oldest turboprop aircraft flying in the world of any type. In its heyday it was a formidable opponent of any enemy. It could carry two 2,000-pound torpedoes, four 200-pound nuclear depth charges, sonar buoys, depth charges, and under its wings, 16 mounted rockets. The Sea Fury went into battle armed with rockets, bombs and four 20mm cannons. Hawk Aviation will provide rides for $30 per person. It is also likely that again helicopter rides will be available. The Rice Lake RC Club will display and fly their remote control planes from noon to 1pm. The kids will get a kick out of the fire trucks and emergency vehicles from Webster and Siren departments. For the latest information, visit gandydancerflyindrivein.com.

Forest COUNTY

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(place your event for $10) July 05 - Crandon - Run for the Paws 5K. Fundraiser for the Forest Co. Humane Society July 11-13 - Wabeno - Wabeno SteamUp Days. Downtown Wabeno and Firefighters Park and library. Steam and gas powered antique engine, demonstrations, music, dances book sale, food, horseshoes, parade at noon Sunday and more. July 12 - Laona - Camp 5 Cowboy ReEnactment. The “outlaws” ambush the steam train. July 17-19 Crandon - Biker Rally & Poker Run. Pack ‘Em Inn July 17-19 - Mole Lake - WOHVA Jeep Jamboree USA

July 19 - Laona - Timberworks Lumberjack Show. At Camp 5 Museum Complex, lumberjacks show off their skills. July 19 - Wabeno - DAV WWII Honor Flight Poker Run. Rick at 715-4732217. July 19 - Crandon - Summerfest & Boat Sinking. Crandon City Beach. Food and refreshments. July 19 - Laona - Family Fun Days. Sponsored by Laona Fire Department. July 25-26 Armstrong Creek - Polish Heritage Days July 26 - Crandon - Kentuck Day Festival - 10am to 4pm. Courthouse Square. Craft show, Kentuck Klassic Car Show with start at 9am and Moonshine Run 5K at 9am. August 01 - Wabeno - Wabeno Family Fun Night & Street Dance. Town hall parking lot.

Welcome aboard the Lumberjack Steam Train!

LAONA – This season marks the 45th year that Old-4 Spot, the 1916 vintage Lumberjack Steam Train will bring visitors to the Camp 5 Museum Complex, just off Hwy. 8, in Laona. The dream of the late Mary and Gordon Connor, the Camp 5 Museum and the restored Vulcan locomotive give visitors a glimpse into the lives and times of those who worked in the early logging days of northern Wisconsin. A visit is educational as well as great fun. People of all ages enjoy a visit to the Camp 5 Museum via Old 4-Spot. Grandparents to grandchildren will enjoy the train ride in a vintage caboose or passenger coach, the museum, petting zoo, Great Treasure Forest Tour and the pontoon boat ride on the Rat River. The Cracker Barrel Gift Shop awaits the visitor, and there is delicious food available on the grounds at

Destination Forest County Activities

Lumberjack Steam Train/Camp 5 Museum 5068 Hwy. 8, Laona, WI 54541 715-674-3414 info@lumberjacksteamtrain.com lumberjacksteamtrain.com Lumberjack steam train, forestry museum, blacksmith shop, nature center, Green Treasure forest tour, animal barn and corral, restaurant.

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The Lumberjack Steam Train leaves the depot Monday through Saturday, June 20 through Aug. 23. There are four runs a day to Camp 5, starting at 11am and with the last train back to Laona at 4pm. The rates are reasonable with adults - $20, children (ages 4-16) -$8 and a family (2 adults and 3 or more children ages 4-16) - $60. Children under 3 visit free. In recognition of the men and women who work in the timber industry, a member of the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, plus their families, enjoy a 30% discount. Active servicemen and women and their families ride free in recognition of their service to the country. Special events at Camp 5 include a visit by the Cowboys on July 12, with a great display of horsemanship and all the characters associated with the Wild West. You may witness a train robbery or the rescue of an outlaw from the clutches of the lawman who is bringing him to justice. It is a great spectacle with interaction between the re-enactors and the Camp 5 guests. The Lumberjack Show is coming to Camp 5 on July 19. Watch real lumberjacks practice the skills that are legendary here in the Northwoods. These intrepid woodsmen often bring people from the audience to participate in the event. Camp 5 and the Lumberjack Steam Train opens up for three color runs each fall, this year on Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4. Enjoy the award-winning Green Treasure Forest tour, the pumpkin patch, face painting, a marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider. If you plan your visit for Oct. 4, the Cowboys will be back for another re-enactment. For more information on Camp 5 and the famous Lumberjack Steam Train, visit lumberjacksteamtrain.com or call 715-6743414. Welcome aboard!

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Kentuck Day Festival celebrates family traditions CRANDON – During the Kentuck Day Festival in Crandon on Saturday, July 26, they’ll be running like they have revenuers hot on their heels. The aptly named Moonshine Run kicks off a full day of family fun during the annual festival that celebrates the Kentucky heritage many families share in the county. The Moonshine 5K run/walk starts at 8am from the downtown area. For on-line registration visit kentuckdayfestival.com or call the Forest County Chamber of Commerce at 715-478-3450. The large arts and crafts show on the Courthouse Square offers a wide variety of handcrafted items. More than 100 merchandise vendors will have booths on the courthouse lawn. Food vendors will join them also. Live music will be by “Hand-Picked Bluegrass.” The 12th annual Kentuck Klassic Car Show will be nearby on the grounds of the Weber-Hill Funeral Home. Hours are from 9am to 3pm with vehicle registration from 8-11am. Food and refreshments, along with a DJ spinning tunes, will be on the grounds. Other attractions that day include live music on the courthouse lawn, bounce house, horse and wagon rides and specialty food items featuring “Kentuck” traditional soup beans and cornbread as among the favorites and the downtown merchants’ sidewalk sales. Dress “Kentuck” and enter the contest for the best heritage dress (old or modern day). The Forest County Historical and Genealogical Society and two lakes associations invite you to stop by their booths and view the interesting displays.

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Western U.P. – Michigan’s Trailhead

et away from the everyday and reconnect with the wild inside of you. The Western U.P. Convention & Visitor Bureau invites you to do just that by coming to the western most corner of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Explore the Porcupine Mountains, rugged and raw. Embrace the rivers that create over 150 magnificent waterfalls. Discover Lake Superior, which thinks it’s an ocean. Find yourself in the wandering trails through mystic old growth forests deep in the Ottawa National Forest. With those abundant rivers flowing through ancient forests summer is the perfect time for paddling, fishing, rock hounding, hiking, or just quietly taking in blue skies and beautiful beaches. Musky and walleye fishing in lakes and rivers can be quite rewarding in this area. Check with bait shops for advice and recommendations for a guided trip, including those in the Sylvania Wilderness. Enjoy the season’s unique festivals such as the Bessemer and Wakefield July 4th celebrations and the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival in August. Explore the shops of the timeless small towns that dot the landscape, In addition to the Ironwood Theater, the area has several outstanding museums that will enthrall young and old. There’s a lighthouse to explore in Ontonagon. Another attraction is the jaw dropping Copper Peak, the only ski-flying hill in the Western Hemisphere. An elevator takes you to the top of the mammoth structure that rises 241 feet above Chippewa Hill. Grab your bike and hit the trails or sign up for the “Miners Revenge,” the unique mountain bike race that travels 2,000 feet through the first level of the historic Adventure Mine! For road

warriors on two wheels, check out the North Country 100 Bicycle Tour, set for July 19 in 2014. Any number of hiking possibilities exists, including the famous North Country Trail that passes through the Ottawa, and trails that lead to those beautiful waterfalls. But to really see the countryside, visit the Alligator Eye near the south end of Lake Gogebic on M-64. It’s a mildly challenging, one-half mile hike to the crest of this prominent, scenic igneous rock outcrop, which rises 300 feet above Lake Gogebic. The quartz veins found on this site were the focus of quarrying efforts by ancient miners, nearly 3,500 years ago. To reach Alligator Eye, exit U.S. 2 onto M-64, then north 6.7 miles; or 1.3 mile north of Gogebic County Park. Contact (906) 575-3265 for more information. Another site to visit is the Plymouth Open Pit Mine, 7,600 feet long, an average of 900 feet in width and a maximum depth of 360 feet. The water depth is now approximately 325 feet. It began operations about 1913 and shipped out a total of 16.9 million tons of iron ore before closing in 1952. It’s located between Wakefield and Ramsay on Old U.S. 2. From the junction of U.S. 2 and M-28 in Wakefield, travel south one mile, south through the business district of Wakefield, turn west on Old U.S. 2, travel 3 miles to Plymouth Mine Road, turn right for about 100 yards. Alternate route: three-fourths of a mile east of Ramsay on Old U.S. 2. For more information about Western U.P., including sites of interest, call 800-522-5657 or visit explorewesternup.com.

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Iron COUNTY

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August 05 Mercer - Street Dance. Downtown

(place your event for $10) July 04 Mercer - Fourth of July Celebration. Parade at 11am, followed by run, food, kids games, live music, fireworks at dusk, all at Carow park. July 19 Mercer - Lioness Car Wash

August 06 Mercer - Loon Day Arts & Crafts Show. Over 250 vendors, live music, flea market, Lakland Barbershop Chorus at 11am, loon calling contest at 12:30pm. August 08-09 Mercer - Used Book Sale. Hosted by Friends of the Library

August 02 Mercer - Turkey Dinner. Held at United Methodist Church

Saxon Harbor County Park offers superior views SAXON -- Saxon Harbor & Campground Park has a magnificent sandy beach flanked by bluffs that overlook Lake Superior. Fishing, camping, sailing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, agate hunting and ATVing are all popular pursuits here. There is a $3 daily use fee with seasonal passes available for the Iron County-owned facility. In addition to being on the ATV trail system, Saxon Harbor has a playground, restrooms with flush toilets, fireplaces, drinking water, a picnic area with tables, new pavilion with kitchen facility, swimming beach and changing rooms. The campground has 43 campsites: 33 electrical sites, five lakeside tent sites and five secluded walk-in tent sites. For reservations or for more information about the campsites, contact the Iron County Forestry Department at 715-561-2697 or Harbor Lights at 715-893-2370.

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The small harbor offers charter fishing and overnight dockage if you arrive by boat. Improvements to the facility are finished and now include 90 full service boat slips, three boat ramps, transient docking, gasoline, fish cleaning station, restrooms, showers and accessible sidewalks. The Harbor Lights Bar & Restaurant and Driftwood Bar are 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 causes a sensory overload. 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.

Thousands drawn to Loon Day Art/Craft Show MERCER – The 34th annual Loon Day Art/Craft Show will features the wares of more than 250 vendors during the day-long event Wednesday, Aug. 6, downtown Mercer. Activities include the “World Famous Loon Calling Contest” in which contestants vie for trophies and attention of loons on nearby lakes!

Destination Forest County Activities

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Cheri’s Fabric To Quilt, LLC 5244 N. US Hwy. 51 Mercer, WI 54547 715-476-0111 cherisfabrictoquilt@yahoo.com cherisfabrictoquilt.com Shop fabric, notions and more. Then stay at our resort, Pine Forest Lodge. Pineforetlodge.com.

Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce 5150N Hwy. 51 Mercer, WI 54547 715-476-2389 mercercc.com Home of the TurtleFlambeau Flowage. Maps, brochures, guide maps, trail maps, Visitor Guide.

Although not a juried show all vendors in the arts and crafts show are required to have original art or personally handcrafted items for sale. There is a flea market of resale and other items also. The show attracts upwards of 9,000 people who are all eager to browse the items for home, office, lawn or garden décor and gift possibilities. The show officially opens at 9am, but many people come early. It closes at 4pm. It’s also a day to enjoy music with a live performance by the talented Lakeland Barbershop Chorus from 11am to noon in front of the Heart of the North. Music of a different style follows at 12:30pm, also in front of Heart of the North, as youngsters and adults alike try their hand – and vocal chords – at imitating the haunting cry of the common loon. Close your eyes and it’s not hard to imagine you are hearing the actual vocalizations of the loon on the water. There’s also food galore, dancing, demonstrations, sidewalk and bake sales, raffles and face painting for kids. For more information about the day’s events, contact the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-476-2389.

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Langlade COUNTY Calendar

(place your event for $10) July 05 Antigo - Country Possum Chase. 1-mile or 10K course. Awards, door prizes, free slice of pie to first 20 finishers. Buck at 715-882-8862.

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A tribute to the past: Historical Society Museum ANTIGO – Discover Langlade County’s remarkable history with a visit to the Langlade County Historical Society Museum, which is housed in the beautiful old Carnegie Library building in Antigo. There is also a steam locomotive, caboose and old log cabin on the grounds. The museum houses artifacts and exhibits that highlight the logging and Native American eras, as well as handmade and early agriculture woodworking and lumbering implements. The impressive archive is further enhanced with many photographs of the early days of the county and the city of Antigo. Among the many museum displays is one that pays tribute to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces. Vintage uniforms, rifles, flags helmets, including Antigo’s famous Trench Mortar Division from World War I are displayed. Other displays pay homage to an early business office, music and even an early dentist office.

July 05 Post Lake - Post Lake Fun Fest - 4-11pm. Post Lake Improvement Association building, Co. K & Post Lake Dr. Games, food, raffles and more. 715-275-4610.

July 12 Antigo - Garden Tour - Noon to 5pm. Held rain or shine. Kids 12 and under admitted free. Antigo Garden Club, 715-627-4189 July 15 Antigo - Kids from Wisconsin - 2pm & 7pm. Two shows, 2pm & 7pm at high school. 715-623-7601.

July 23-27 Antigo - Langlade Co. Youth Fair. County fairgrounds. Live music, shows, midway rides and games, animal sales and judging, demo derby, stock car racing and tractor pulls.

Located on the same grounds is the restored Deleglise Cabin, constructed for Antigo’s founder, Francis Deleglise in 1879 and moved to its present location in 1914, very likely becoming the first preserved cabin in Wisconsin. The cabin contains many pioneer-era furnishings including items from the original Deleglise household. Tours are available of both facilities. The museum also has a gift shop with mugs, books and limited edition prints of the Deleglise Cabin available for purchase. Hours are May 1 to Oct. 1, Thursday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Oct. 1 to May 1, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. The 440 steam locomotive was one of the engines from the days when the city was a major hub of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. The museum and cabin are located at 404 Superior Street, downtown Antigo. Admission free, but suggested donations: $5 for adult, $2 child. For a virtual tour, visit langladehistory.com or for more details call (715) 627-4464.

Nicolet Roche Mtn. Bike Trail will challenge riders

WHITE LAKE – The Nicolet Roche Mountain Bike Trail, located in the sprawling Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, is a 13-mile single-track trail that incorporates natural features sure to keep the excitement level up. Some say it’s one of the best-kept secrets in the mountain biking community.

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Right across the road on the south end is the Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort’s trails, which are open to the public. Bear Paw offers camping facilities, showers, kayak rentals and a pub where you and fellow bikers can recount the day’s adventure. The system, a total of 14 miles, has technical trails rated moderate Another suggestion for mountain bike riding, is the Boulder Lake to difficult that are really fun to ride, including a beautiful stretch Campground Trail. along the Wolf River. There is no trail fee but donations to the sponsoring non-profit trail group, Langlade Area Mountain Bicycling Association, can be made at nearby Bear Paw Inn.

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Located about 25 miles east of Antigo, the Nicolet Roche (pronounced Nick-oh-lay row-shay) trail is like no other mountain bike trail in Wisconsin. Try your skills on the many boulders (“roche” is French for rock) incorporated in the trail or choose to skirt them. More than two dozen boulders -- one as big as a Volkswagen Beetle – along with downs, jumps, berms and logs are all options to ride. The trail gives riders a view of the halfmile wide path of destruction caused by a F4 tornado in 2007. Access the trail on the south end at Boulder Lake Campground & Boat Landing 1.8 miles northeast of Hwy 55 via Cty. WW and Forest Road

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Lincoln COUNTY

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(place your event for $10) July 03 Tomahawk - Arts & Crafts Show - 9am to 3pm. SARA Park July 04 Tomahawk - Pow-Wow Days. 5K and 10K, Veterans Memorial Park; parade at 1pm, fireworks at dusk. July 12 Gleason - Mud Bogs - Noon start. Lions Park. July 19 Tomahawk - Kids Fishing Contest. Veterans Memorial Park. Sponsored by Fishing Unlimited. 715612-0926 July 26 Tomahawk - Timber Shrine Water Ski Show - 8pm. Kwahamot Bay July 30 to Aug. 3 Merrill - Lincoln County Fair. Midway, rides,

performing Royal Bengal tigers, live music, magic show, kid’s pedal tractor pull, outhouse races, grandstand entertainment. July 30-31 Tomahawk - Antique Boat & Motor Show. SARA Park. Antique and classic outboard motors, boats and accessories, boat parade. Food available. August 01-02 Tomahawk - Antique Boat & Motor show. Antique boat and motor show at SARA Park. Boat motors, accessories, boat parade. August 01-02 Tomahawk - Totally Tomahawk Street Sales/Sidewalk Sales. On Wisconsin Avenue and North Fourth Street. August 01-03 Tomahawk - St. Mary’s Summer Festival. On the parish grounds

Billy Bob’s Sports Bar & Grill

TOMAHAWK – The heavenly, smoky aroma of baby back ribs and chicken wafting from the large smokers tended by Bill Eastwood will have you coming back to Billy Bob’s Sports Bar & Grill time and time again for the Tomahawk restaurant’s signature “Thursday Ribs on the Deck.” When you are craving barbecue, no substitute will do. You can trust your taste buds to Bill, who has been cooking his award-winning baby back ribs for the past 40 years (7 years at Billy Bob’s). Each Thursday, during the summer, you can sit under the umbrellas on the deck, enjoy the fresh Northwoods air and listen to the music of local classical guitarist Jeff Calhoun as you chomp down on the ribs and chicken.

Bill uses his specially prepared dry rubs tailored individually for the baby back ribs and chicken, the latter seasoned with fresh herbs. Like all great barbecue chefs, the ingredients of his dry rubs are secret, but trust us on this – you’ll soon discover why barbeque lovers populate the “deck” to its capacity each Thursday afternoon.

Destination Lincoln County Real Estate

Northwoods Community Realty, LLC 1411 N 4th St., Suite 100 Tomahawk, WI 54487 NorthwoodsCommunityRealty.com Full service real estate agents specializing in helping you find your Northwoods dream property. We preview all area lake properties to save you time and gas.

Retail/Services

Augies Collectables 1105 Second St. Tomahawk, WI 54487 715-453-3141 augiesrarecoins.com North Central Wisconsin’s largest rare coin and precious metals dealer. Sports collectables, coin appraisals.

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The ribs are smoked for six hours to create the tender meat. (The chicken is smoked for 1 1/2 hours.) Hardwood maple fuels the fireboxes in the double smoker and imparts the smoky flavor to the ribs and chicken. Once done, the ribs are pulled from the smoker, transferred to a grill where Bill slathers on the barbecue sauce (did we mention this was a “secret” sauce, too?) in a final step. Smiling wait staff then serve the meals, which includes smoked baked beans, to the anxious diners. One would think the 100 racks that Bill prepares each Thursday would sustain the restaurant crowd for some time, but Bill says they sell out in less than two hours. That’s your cue you might want to get there early because they start serving the ribs and chicken starting at 5pm. You can choose from a full rack, half rack, half chicken or a combination chicken/ribs. That combo smoker, Bills notes, was created, in part, by Portable Welding & Repair in Tomahawk. Built on a trailer frame, the smoker is towed to the annual “Pig Out” competition at the Polish Palace (Sunset Haven Resort) in Phillips. He’s been fortunate, he says, to come back with a few first place trophies. Owned by Bill and Deb Eastwood, Billy Bob’s is located just north of Tomahawk: N12025 Cty. Hwy. L. Call 715-453-4984 (they also deliver). They open each day at 11am. Check out their ad in this issue of Action magazine for their nightly specials or go to billybobssportsbarandgrill.com. Six 55-inch plasma TVs keep you in the action, no matter your favorite sport!

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MERRILL /TOMAHAWK

Council Grounds State Park popular through the ages

MERRILL – Located just north of Merrill, the Council Grounds State Park draws more than 200,000 visitors each year. The beautiful and hard-working Wisconsin River skirts the west and south sides of the park and to the northeast is the 676-acre Alexander Flowage. To the east is the Merrill Area Recreation Complex, which includes softball diamonds, walking trail, soccer fields, etc.

The Wisconsin River gives up its fair share of walleye and northern pike to fishermen who usually can be found fishing below the Alexander Hydroelectric Dam, but other stretches of the river are favorites for families after panfish. There is a boat launch for access to Lake Alexander. Before the arrival of Europeans, Chippewa Indians gathered here to camp and hence its name. Old-growth hardwoods and pines tower over visitors in the park. White-tailed deer are present as

well as eagles and ospreys. The always-entertaining chipmunks can be found begging for handouts at the campsites. The 508-acre park offers lots of amenities, including a large campground (55 sites) with modern rest rooms, a 217-foot long swimming beach staffed with lifeguards, a bathhouse and concession stand, picnic areas, accessible fishing pier, boat landing, shelter house, nature center, several nature and hiking trails, and a physical fitness trail with 10 stations. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Remember, firewood is not allowed if brought from further than 10 miles away. Reservations can be made online or by calling 888-947-2757. Canoes are available for rent. For more information about the state park, call 715-536-8773. Located two miles west of Merrill on Hwy. 107, turn south on Council Grounds Drive. A state vehicle park sticker is required for admittance.

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MERRILL – A new carnival, Mr. Ed’s Magical Midways, and live Royal Bengal tiger shows will greet fairgoers at the 2014 Lincoln County Fair in Merrill.

The 126th annual fair runs July 30 through Aug. 3 and sports the theme, “Lincoln County Fair Tradition Rides On.” The Lincoln County Fair Association traditionally has made this a free-gate fair. In addition to the carnival, there is another new event. Cheer on the competitors in the first ever “outhouse races” at 6pm, Saturday, Aug. 2.

2014 Lincoln County Fair Daily -- Brunon Blaszak’s Royal Bengal Tigers performances! Daily -- Mr. Ed’s Magical Midway Saturday, Aug 2 at 6pm – Outhouse races Pagels Entertainment Tent Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30pm – America’s Party Band Thursday, July 31 at 7:30pm – Crystal and the Commotion

The Brunon Blaszak’s Royal Bengal Tigers and their handlers will thrill visitors with two performances on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and three performances on Friday and Saturday. The cats will also be on display between performances.

Friday, Aug. 1 at 7:30pm -- Rabid Aardvarks

Tradition runs deep at the fair. Generations of families since the very first fair in 1888 have shown prize cattle, swine and sheep, displayed their finest work in the 4-H exhibits, raised the very best in vegetables and flowers for a chance at a Blue Ribbon, and populated the Midway with laughter and screams as they rode the tilt-a-whirl and other thrilling rides.

Wednesday, July 30 at 6pm – Mark Wayne

Families will be entertained with magic and nightly musical acts, fair royalty, grandstand entertainment, talent show, kids pedal tractor pull (1pm Saturday), commercial displays, animal and craft exhibits, farm equipment displays and much more. Sunday’s activities include worship service, polka music by the Polish Cowboys and bingo.

Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7:30pm – Geoff Landon & Wolfpack. Bone & Joint Center Stage Thursday, July 31 at 1pm -- Steve Szydel and at 6pm Dave Fox & Foxfire Band Friday, Aug. 1 – Caricature artist David Fliss, magician Rick Allen, musician Ripple Effect, and evening Brian West, DJ Saturday, Aug. 2 – Caricature artist David Fliss, magician Rick Allen, musician Ripple Effect; at 1pm kids pedal tractor pulls; 4-H Talent Show with winner going to State Fair; and evening Robert Woods, DJ & karaoke Sunday, Aug. 3 at 10:30am -- Worship service with Sound Doctrine and at 1pm Polish Cowboys, polka music

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Lincoln Co. Fair welcomes new carnival, tigers

Marathon COUNTY

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(place your event for $10) July 10-13 Wausau - Balloon & Rib Fest. Hot air balloons, six rib vendors, kites, pig racing, food, fireworks show. July 12-13 Downtown Wausau Chalkfest. Amateur and professional artists turn sidewalks in the 400 Block downtown into a museum of art. August 15-16 Wausau - Big Bull Falls Blues Fest. Wisconsin’s longest running blues fest. beer tents, food and merchandise vendors, and music. go to website for tickets.

Color is everywhere at Wausau’s Balloon & Ribfest WAUSAU – Hot air balloons rank right up there with polar bear cubs and waterfalls for the type of responses they elicit from humans. “Ooh, can you believe this!” says the bystander to his or her companion when the balloons launch. Stop by at Wausau’s Balloon & Ribfest in Wausau from Thursday to Sunday, July 1013 and you will hear a lot of these expressions of wonder. The big, beautiful and bold hot air balloons – 15 are expected -will be found at the Wausau Municipal Airport. If the winds are favorable, they will lift in gentle but scattered formations once released from their tethers. Balloon launches are scheduled for 6:30pm Thursday and Friday and again 6-6:30am Saturday and Sunday. Balloon glows (tethered envelopes glowing from bursts of flames) are set for 8:30pm Thursday and Friday and again 6-9pm Saturday. Of course, there’s much more to this festival that wraps its arms around the entire family. Enjoy mouth-watering, scrumptious ribs cooked to perfection by professional “ribbers” during Rib

Fest Thursday through Saturday, also at the airport. A spectacular fireworks show – largest in the region – will paint the night sky on Friday and Saturday. During the first three days there will be kids rides, pig racing, petting zoo, camel rides, music and food. In addition, the WI Kite Club will launch their colorful kites from 10am to 4pm Saturday. The Kiwanis pancake breakfast will be Saturday and Sunday mornings at the airport. Chalkfest artists of all ages and levels of ability will transform the 400 Block into a visual art museum with their pastel chalk drawings on Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13. Downtown Wausau businesses will add additional color to the streets by bringing out discounted wares for their sidewalk sales from July 10-13. Admission is free to both events. A shuttle bus travels from the downtown activities to the airport every 20 minutes Friday and Saturday so you won’t miss a single event. For more details, call 715-843-0748 or visit wausauevents.org.

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Marinette COUNTY

Logging Festival and Heritage Fest features lumberjack shows MARINETTE – Still a young festival, the Marinette Logging and Heritage Fest continues to grow in number of events and popularity. The fourth annual festival will welcome visitors and residents from 10am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, with events held on beautiful Stephenson Island, Marinette. The festival celebrates the legacy of the lumbering era and the history, heritage and growth of the area. A free shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes from the M&M Plaza to the Island both days so parking will be easy. Take the family to Friday night’s free movie (“Frozen”) on the Island, which kicks off the weekend of fun. The movie will be shown on a large pavilion screen at dusk. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and enjoy the show! Popcorn and light refreshments are available.

“River Cities Charity Ride,” with a parade of motorcycles, leaves at 10:30am through Main Street and down Riverside Avenue. Saturday night, enjoy the fantastic fireworks at dusk. Sunday events include the parade at noon down Riverside Avenue, featuring the local high school band and several Shrine motor groups, and the Main Street Car Show in the afternoon, again on Stephenson Island.

Special attractions include the DLW Timberworks Lumberjack Show from Hayward with three shows on Saturday and two more on Sunday and the “Otis & Mike” show with performances on both days. Enjoy the music of Daze 2 Nights on Saturday night and The Shy Guys on Sunday afternoon. There will be other live music venues throughout the weekend, as well as food vendors, interactive exhibits, arts & crafts vendors, games and inflatable bouncers for the kids, carriage rides and adult sporting events. Be sure to visit the Logging Museum and view the WI Trappers Association’s large display. Lace up the running (or walking) shoes on Saturday for the Ella Smetana 5K Memorial Run/Walk, which begins at 8am. The

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Polk COUNTY

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July 19 St. Croix Falls - Thompson Parkway Block Party

(place your event for $10) July 01-30 Amery - Art Exhibition. At ArtZ Gallery July 04-06 Balsam Lake - Freedom Fest July 11-13 Turtle Lake - Inter-Country Fair July 11-13 Centuria - Memory Days July 18-20 Luck - Lucky Days

July 24-27 St. Croix Falls - Polk County Fair July 26 Clayton - Lion’s Brewfest July 26-27 Frederic - Indianhead Gem & Mineral Show. At Frederic High School August 01-30 Amery - Art Exhibition. At ArtZ Gallery August 02 Luck - FFA’s Truck & Tractor Pull

July 19 Balsam Lake - Classic Fishing Tournament

Aerial Adventure Park takes fun to a whole new level

DRESSER – Hitch a ride on one of the coolest zip lines in Wisconsin or raise your self-confidence to a whole new level by conquering the aerial challenge course, both featured at Trollhaugen’s Aerial Adventure Park in Dresser.

The scenic Adventure Park includes the 112-element aerial challenge course and the guided six zip line tour. Come to zip, come to climb, or do both adventures! Plan to spend from 2-3 hours for each adventure, including gear-up and ground school. You can buy a pass for either or get a discount rate for both adventures when booked the same day. Safety is the rule here, with staff certified in gear-up and training keeping a close eye on everybody. To ensure safety, each platform and course has minimum age, weight and reach requirements. The “Smart Snap” system keeps you firmly attached to the “lifeline” at all times. The aerial challenge course has over 40 towers and over 100 platforms – image a giant, floating playground where you climb “trees,” hang from tires and swing on ropes just like when you

were a kid but in a whole lot cooler environment! There are four levels of difficulty to this adventure to accommodate nearly all ages (minimum 7 years) and abilities. Other staff leads groups through the zip line tour, which features over 3,000 feet of zip line fun. There’s a 1,000-foot dual-zip for tandem thrills with a friend. Multiple launch stations range in height from 12 feet to 60 feet. The fastest lines will whisk you along at speeds up to 35 mph. Adventure Park welcomes groups such as office workers, Scouts and athletic teams to not only have fun together, but also for team building and leadership development. Trollhaugen Aerial Adventure Park is open for walk-ins and booked groups 10am to 6pm each day Thursday through Sunday. The Adventure Park reserves Monday through Wednesday for groups that have booked in advance. For more information, including reservations, call 715-755-2955 or visit Trollhaugen. com.

Disc golf course at Balsam Lake BALAM LAKE – The Pine Park disc golf course in Balsam Lake is a great place to introduce the family to this relatively new sport that anyone in the family can have fun playing. The nine-hole course is set among mature pines and while you share the park with other users, the open spaces let you see where they are before letting the disc fly. Discgolfcenter.com gives this course, one of three in Polk County, a 2.25 rating. “(It’s a) short technical course amongst mature pines in a manicured park with some elevation and lots of obstacles,” it notes. Because of those trees, the course “stresses control and finesse over long bombs.” The course features hand-

carved signs with par, distance, map and number, along with new DGA baskets.

The website says this course “would be an excellent course for beginners.” A reader/reviewer agrees, and adds that the course “offers a wide variety of shots that will keep better players entertained as well.” Because this course can photo by Dean S Acheson be played relatively quickly, you can pack up the discs and travel the same day to Amery where Wapo Bible Camp and North Park both have disc golf courses. Rated at 2.0 and 2.17 respectively by discgolfcenter.com.

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Price COUNTY

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(place your event for $10) July 04-05 Phillips - Fly-In, FloatIn & Lake Rattle & Roll. Aerobatic shows 7pm Friday and 11am Saturday at airport, plane rides. Breakfast Saturday at Harbor View followed by music. July 05 Kennan - Independence Day Celebration and Truck Pull. Memorial Park. Parade at 10:15am, craft sale, softball tournament, truck pull at 11am July 05 Phillips - Spirit of America 5K Run/Walk - 8:30am. Registration starts at 7:30am, race at 8:30am, VFW Hall. Trophies, prize for most patriotic dressed. July 05 Phillips - Art & More on the Lakeshore - 9am to 4pm. Elk Lake/ Lionite park. Arts and crafts by 100 or so vendors, live music, demos and concessions. July 05-06 Fifield - Fifield Community Picnic - 10am to midnight Saturday

Flambeau Rama loaded with entertainment

PARK FALLS – There will be plenty of free live music and many activities for families to enjoy at the 2014 Flambeau Rama in Park Falls, July 31 to Aug. 3. The well-known regional bands scheduled to perform include the Vic Ferrari Band, Consult the Briefcase, Tuscan Road, and Boogie & The Yo Yo’z. Robby Vee and his Rock-N-Roll Caravan take the stage on Sunday afternoon for some good old rock of the 50s & 60s along with free swing dance lessons and dance contest. The popular festival includes a carnival, arts and crafts fair, car show, chalk drawing contest, family-style games, 5K run/walk, 4 on 4 basketball tournament, rod casting contest, food court, parade and more. The carnival opens at 5pm Thursday and then at noon the remainder of the festival. Among the many activities during Friday’s Family Fun Day is the crowd-favorite frog jumping competition at 5pm at the Park Falls Fire Department stand. The Evergreen 5K Run/Walk on Saturday begins at 9am at the City Hall. A kid’s fun run kicks off at 10am. The Northwoods Classic Car Show will be at Tourist Park on Saturday. Sunday brings the big parade at noon. Marty’s Goldenaires, a drum and bugle corps, will again be participating in the parade this year. Following the parade the Goldenaires will be performing at Triangle Park, the American Legion Hall and AJ’s Bar & Dining.

with arts and crafts, kids games, lawn mower races at 1pm, duck race, music and games. Sunday’s activities include bake sale at park and pancake breakfast 7-11am at First Congregational Church. July 12 Phillips - Antique & Tractor Expo - 9am to 8pm. At county fairgrounds. Lots of antique tractors and machinery, demonstrations of oldtime crafts, tractor parade at 3:30pm July 12 Phillips - Phillips Chain of Lakes Tri - 9am. Lionite Park. Swim, bike and run. Steeplechase for kids. July 12 Spirit - Kids Panfishing Day - 9am to 1pm. Little Spirit Lake boat landing. Two age groups, $3 entry fee includes gift and meal, games, casting contest, raffles. July 31 to Aug. 3 Park Falls Flambeau Rama. Free live music all four days, food court, carnival, family fun day games, frog jumping contest, basketball tournament, car show on August 02, arts & crafts show. Parade on Sunday.

Destination Price County Lodging

Que Sera River Rental W6980 Highway 70 Fifield, WI 54524 715-661-1144 queserarental@gmail.com queserarental.com Located in the heart of the Northwoods on the Flambeau River. Year round rental.

Retail/Services

Bob’s Factory Outlet 150 N. 2nd Ave. Park Falls, WI 715-762-2855 bfoparkfalls@gmail.com bobsfactoryoutlet.com Large selection of furniture, wall coverings, appliances, decorations, accessories.

Four Seasons Flooring 176 3rd Ave. South Park Falls, WI 54552 715-744-2800 fourseasonsflooringwi.com Home of Mohawk flooring, carpet, ahardwood, ceramic, laminated, LVT, vinyl. Locally made custom lodge furniture.

St. Croix Rods Hwy. 13, north end of city Park Falls, WI 800-826-7042 stcroixrods.com Factory store with an entire line-up of St. Croix rods & reels, lures, clothing, gear, hats and accessories.

Wilson’s Antiques Hwy. 13 & Division St. Park Falls, WI 715-744-3200 wilsonsantiques@pctcnet.net 3 floors of fine quality collectibles and antiques, including firearms, furniture, advertising clocks and much more.

Wild Woods Taxidermy Studio N14080 Flambeau Ave. Fifield, WI 715-762-2292 wildwoodstaxidermy.biz Fish mounting and repro, large and small mammals, birds, exotics, game heads.

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North Fork of the Flambeau ideal for experienced paddlers Experienced canoeists and kayakers looking for a good mix of challenging whitewater and wild scenery will find both on the stretch of the North Fork of the Flambeau River from the TurtleFlambeau Flowage dam to Park Falls. The 18-mile stretch can be done in about eight hours, depending on current flow and your paddling skills and stamina. Landings along the route can cut that time into more manageable stretches if you wish. An excellent guide to the river can be found online at paddleflambeau.com. Check out these stores in Phillips for paddling supplies, canoe and kayak rentals and shuttle services -- Flambeau Sports, N11151 County Road F, 715-339-2012, and The Crazy Loon, 125 N. Lake Avenue, 715-3396254. Another place for rentals is Big Bear Recreational Rentals, located on the North Fork, at W1614 County Road W, 715-332-5544. Here’s a guide for the first 18-mile trip down the North Fork as recommended by paddleflambeau.com: “Launch below the Turtle Flambeau Dam for an 18-mile voyage that immediately begins

with some excitement. The first mile of the trip is through fast rapids, leading to the very challenging, narrow and potentially dangerous Notch Rock Rapids. It is important to stay to the middle in this stretch to avoid contact with the steep rock walls. About 400 yards below Notch Rock Rapids is Island Rapids. Stay to the left of the island - the right side is quite dangerous. “After this, you will paddle through Flat Rapids, and 3 miles later pass Bear Skull Rock. For the next three miles, the river will pick up speed and you will find several rapids, including Quinn’s Rapids. The next 2 miles hold many smaller rapids that are easy to navigate. As you pass First Rapids, the river will begin to take on a slower character. This continues for the next 5 miles to the city of Park Falls. There is a portage of about 400 yards through Park Falls where the river runs through the mill’s dams. You can take out your canoe at the Agenda Landing north of Park Falls or at Hines Park and Campground on the left bank in Park Falls.”

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PHILLIPS

Discover the past at Antique & Tractor Expo

PHILLIPS – The fifth annual Antique & Tractor Expo runs 9am to 8pm, Saturday, July 12 at the expo grounds just outside of Phillips. There will be activities, demonstrations and exhibits to capture the interest of everyone in the family, according to the sponsor, the Price County Antique Association. Admission is free. Among the exhibits and displays will be antique tractors and machinery, old tools and household items from generations past. Several demonstrations will take place, including corn sheller and grinder and a 1910 cement block maker. The tractor parade gets

underway at 4pm. Children can enjoy the petting zoo, activities designed just for them, rides on the “Orange Blossom Special” and the model train display and Barbie doll collection. There will be square dancers at 1pm followed by live music 5-8pm. Place your bid in the silent auction items and take home a winning bid of a pie or cake during the 11:30am auction for those sweets. In addition, there will be a swap meet, flea market and crafts all day. The expo grounds is located one mile east on County Road H, Phillips.

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Nothing beats bass fishing on the Big Chip HAYWARD -- An all-day bass fishing tournament welcomes anglers on Sunday, July 27 with some nice cash prizes waiting for the top anglers. Fishing hours for the Hayward Bass Club’s Chippewa Flowage Open are from 8am to 4pm. It’s a two-angler team event on this gem of a Northwoods lake with a maximum of 50 teams. Entry fee is $50 with first place paying out $990 (based on a full field) and with varying amounts to fifth place guaranteed. There’s a $10 optional big bass pool. Registration is from 7-7:30am with starting point at The Landing Resort (formerly Herman’s Landing). For more information, e-mail haywardbassclub@charter.net or call Wayne Balsavich at 715-699-1015 or 405-227-1789. If you have children or grandchildren, nephews or nieces, keep this club in mind for an August event. The fifth annual Youth

July 06 Hayward - Hayward Fly-in Pancake Feed. At airport, sponsored by Civil Air Patrol. July 18-20 Hayward - Honor the Earth Pow Wow. Largest pow wow in North America. Music, dancing, crafts, food, cooking contest, run/walk, softball and golf tournaments. July 24-26 Hayward - Lumberjack World Championships. International and North America competitors,

various competitions including chainsawing, log rolling, pole climbing. July 25-27 Radisson - Radisson Harvest Days. 715-266-2511 July 26 Hayward - Piecemakers Quilt Show - 10am to 4pm. Flat Creek Inn July 27 Hayward - Hayward Fire Department Pancake Feed August 02 Stone Lake - Stone Lake Family Fun Day August 02 Hayward - Moose Lake Festival. 715-462-9538

Bass Tourney will be Sunday, Aug. 17, noon to 5pm, with headquarters also at The Landing. Youth ages 10-17 years of age will enjoy an afternoon of fishing competition on the Chippewa Flowage. They will fish in bass boats guided by club members, local guides and avid anglers. Youth can bring their own tackle or use gear provided by the club and guides. It’s catch-and-release style, holding the three largest fish in the livewell for weigh-in, after which families and spectators can enjoy a shore lunch, leader board unveiling and awarding of prizes. Admission is free for the youth. For more information, stop by at the Hayward Bait and Bottle Shop or Outdoor Creations, or e-mail hawyardbassclub@gmail.com.

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Announcers and lumberjacks get the crowd involved in the show by encouraging them to cheer for their team.

HAYWARD -- Fred Scheer can’t help but reflect on the long history of his Lumberjack Shows in Hayward, as he prepares for the upcoming 33rd 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 cross-cut 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 Fred and son Cassidy pose after Cassidy wins a small dock on the the ESPN Outdoor Games Competition. Fred has trained numerous lumberjacks to perform shore of Lake Hayward in his show and who have gone on to win behind what was various lumberjack competitions. 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 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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Destination Sawyer County Activities

Runamuk Rides 13679W Thannum Fire Ln. Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-0656 info@runamukrides.com runamukrides.com ATV, UTV, boat & snowmobile rentals. 2-, 4- and 8-hour and multiday guided & unguided excursions.

Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows Lumberjack Bowl, Hwy. B 715-634-6923 scheerslumberjackshow.com Spirited lumberjack style competition: logrolling, pole climbing, power saw, axe throw, and more. Comedy routines.

Retail/Services

BP Food Mart & SportShop 6547 State Road 70 Winter, WI 54896 715-266-7676 winterwi.com Providing gas, food market, Molly’s Fudge, softserve ice cream, w/ a full live bait and tackle shop.

Mark Anthony Design Group P.O. Box 1074 Hudson, WI 54016 715-760-0188 • 715-386-2928 madesigngroup.com Mark Anthony Group, LLC. Architectural master planners and interior design consultants, catering to custom design/build lake homes. Lynne Marie’s Candies 10411 State Rd. 27 S Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-3553 * 800-873-8343 LynneMariescandies.com Homemade fudge made from scratch and hand-dipped chocolates at Lynne Maries’ Candies in Windmill Square, Hwy. 27 S.

Lodging

Lac Courte Oreilles Lodge Hayward, WI 54843 715-558-0607 www.majestic-escapes.com Experience this charming vintage 12-bedroom lakeside retreat. Ideal vacation rental for large groups!

Deer Run Resort 9107 N. River Rd. Hayward, WI 54843 715-462-3276 DeerRunResort-Hayward.com Friendly, family-owned resort on the beautiful Chippewa Flowage, 2 & 4 bedroom cabins, full liquor bar w/sandwiches.

The Riverside Motel 10429 N. State Road 27 Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-2661 riversidemotelhayward.com Located on the scenic Namekagon River/Lake Hayward within walking distance to downtown. Mallards’ Landing Enzian Shore Drive Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-0910 mallardslandinghayward.com Award winning German built log cabins on the Namekagon River/Lake Hayward. Free use of one canoe. Check-in at the Riverside Motel, 10429 N State Rd 27.

Oak Shores 10429 N. State Road 27 Hayward, WI 54843 715-945-2511 treelandresorts.com Suites and vacation homes, 1- to 3-bedrooms, panoramic views of Chief Lake. Heated swimming pool, playground, canoes and kayaks. Treeland Resorts 9630N Treeland Rd. Hayward, WI 715-462-3874 treelandresorts.com On the 17,000 acre Chippewa Flowage. Vacation homes, motel suites, waterfront rentals, RV sites.

Runamuk Roost 7355N Park Ln. Hayward, WI 54843 888-851-5658 info@runamukroost.com runamukroost.com Storybook vintage Northwoods lodge loaded with charm & comfort. Level lake frontage, all modern amenities, good swimming and fishing.

Recreation

Runamuk Rides 13679W Thannum Fire Ln. Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-0656 info@runamukrides.com runamukrides.com ATV, UTV (side-byside), boat & snowmobile rentals. Experience the Adventure!

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Shawano COUNTRY

Doc’s Classic Car & Cycle Museum is unique BONDEUL – Be careful when coming into the parking lot of Doc’s Harley-Davidson. Rev the motorcycle pipes too loud and the fainting goats are going to careen over! The Bonduel-based dealership may have you scratching your head as you survey their 58-acre facility that in addition to the cycle shop, houses roaming buffalo, alligators and crocodiles, pot-bellied pig, parrot, iguanas, those fainting goats (they recover nicely after being spooked) and much more. In fact, you don’t even have to be a Harley owner or motorcycle fan to appreciate what Steve “Doc” Hopkins has created there. In addition to the critters in his zoo, there’s a classic car & cycle museum packed with cool ’60s-era muscle cars and a bunch of classic cars and motorcycles. The theme hits you as soon as you walk through the original bifold doors of a 1938 Standard gas station that has been reassemble on one entire wall of the museum. A 1925 Canadian Double gas pump model L82 once held White Rose gasoline. Original porcelain gas station signs and other memorabilia would make any “picker” drool with envy.

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• New state-of-art air filtration system • New and improved Slot Floor with approximately 820 machines • New and improved Table Games area • New Bingo area (coming early 2015) • New Bar and Lounge • New 24/7 Snack Shop • New and improved Gift Shop • Easier access to Gaming areas MINIMAL DISRUPTION to current gaming areas during construction

Opening late fall 2014

And, we haven’t even gotten to the cars yet! A 500 horsepower Hemi-powered ’70 Cuda convertible, ’64 Pontiac Bonneville 2+2 convertible, ’69 GTO Judge will likely make you faint yourself in appreciation as you view these much desired classics. Of course, you won’t be disappointed by the Harleys displayed here, including a fully restored 1947 FL Knucklehead. Somehow a woolly mammoth strolled through the grounds earlier and left an 88-pound tusk estimated to be at least 100,00 years old. Try explaining that to the kids! Actually, Doc bought the tusk at a gift shop in Alaska. The museum is open seven days a week, and there is no admission charge to the museum.

N277 Hwy. 47/55 • Keshena, WI 54135 800-343-7778 • MenomineeCasinoResort.com

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PULASKI

It’s all about the music at Pulaski Polka Days PULASKI – You can dance up a polka storm (careful, they don’t want rain), design a polka T-shirt, shop for arts and crafts, watch the polka parade, let the kids go wild on the toys, and take a chance on a cash raffle – all at the 36th annual Pulaski Polka Days, Thursday through Sunday, July 17-20. Of course, this festival is all about the music. Pulaski Polka Days delivers with more than 20 top polka bands playing continuous music in two tents at the Polka Days grounds and at Zielinski’s Ballroom. For the schedule of this year’s bands, visit pulaskipolkadays.com. All in all, it’s an amazing four days of music and fun, with even more events than noted above. Bring a lawn chair if desired for the music and fireworks show. On Thursday, enjoy Polish food and shop for souvenirs and be “wowed” by the fireworks at dusk. The juried arts and crafts fair on Saturday and Sunday runs 9am to 3pm both days. Saturday’s Polka Trot at the middle school starts with the 5K run/walk at 8:30am and the quarter-mile Kids Run at 9am. Call Heather at 920-829-8832 to register in advance for the run/walk. The firefighters’ waterfights on Saturday will put neighboring departments on notice to see who has the best aim and maneuvers, and we’re not talking about polka steps here! Be sure to return Sunday for the delicious pancake & porkie breakfast from 8-11am and the Polka Days parade starting at 11am. The parade features bands, floats and other entries. From the Community Middle School, the parade travels down St. Augustine Street and Pulaski Street to the polka grounds.

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Water ski shows popular in Conover

CONOVER – After a long day of fishing, trail riding or shopping, it’s time to sit back and relax. Three nights a week, you can do that while enjoying the Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show in Conover. The talented ski crew performs their regular shows each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, beginning at 7pm on Lake Pleasant. Watch the skilled skiers perform tricks, jumps, flips and other skiing stunts. They will have two shows July 3, at 7pm and 11:30pm, the latter followed by fireworks on Lake Pleasant. A fireworks display also follows the 7pm show on July 4. Here’s a calendar to keep track of events in Conover for July: July 3 Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show: 7pm and 11:30pm shows with fireworks. Lake Pleasant. 715-547-6156. July 4 Fourth of July Parade: 1pm, Town Road. 715-479-4928. July 4 Lions Club Picnic: Come enjoy food, beverages, music and lawnmower races. 1-4pm, Conover Town Park. 715-479-6673. July 4 Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show: 7pm with fireworks. Lake Pleasant. July 6 Conover Volunteer Fire & Rescue and EMS Blueberry Pancake Breakfast: Enjoy pancakes, sausage, rolls, coffee and juice. 8am to 1pm, Community Center. 715-477-2036. July 16 Chain Skimmers Special Wednesday Night Ski Show: 7pm, Lake Pleasant. July 27 Volunteer Fire & Rescue and EMS Auto Show and Craft Market: 9am to 3pm, Conover Town Park. 715-477-2036.

Conover’s a sure bet for good fishing CONOVER – With a name synonymous with unspoiled nature, Conover offers anglers a “lucky 7” choice of seven major lakes for a side bet to land a trophy fish. It then throws in the Wisconsin River along with numerous smaller lakes and streams to even the odds for enough daily catch for a fish fry. Year-round, the lakes offer excellent catch opportunities for the serious as well as the beginning angler. Whether you are after a trophy musky, looking to catch a mess of panfish with the kids or come winter watching tip-ups on the frozen water, your success will be exceeded only by your enjoyment, says the local Chamber of Commerce. In the immediate area of Conover are those seven lakes and their surface acreage: Lower Buckatabon, 353; Upper Buckatabon, 494; Hunter, 184; Pioneer, 427; Stormy, 522; North Twin, 2,788; and South Twin, 642. Don’t leave your fly rod home as trout can be found in Stormy as well as in 1,100 miles of trout streams in the general area. Hundreds of more lakes to explore can be found in Vilas County and the surrounding counties as time permits. Stop in a bait and tackle store for bait, supplies, maps, tackle and the latest scoop on what’s biting and on what baits.

Vilas COUNTY

Calendar (place your event for $10)

July 04 Conover - Lions Club Picnic 11am to 4pm. Conover Town Park. Parade at 1pm, food, beverages, music and lawnmower races. July 04-05 Various communities Independence Day Celebration. Check specific chambers of commerce for details. July 05 Boulder Junction - Giant Chicken Barbeque - Noon to 6pm. Fire department station. Tickets at the door. July 06 Conover - Blueberry Pancake Breakfast - 8am to 1pm. Community Center. Sponsored by Conover Volunteer Fire & Rescue & EMS Departments. July 06 Winchester - Picnic in the Park Noon to 5pm. Held at Winchester Town Park. Music, games, food. July 08 Phelps - Picnic in the Park 5-8pm. Held at Wavering Park. BBQ chicken and ribs, free kids rides, live music by The Hits. July 08-10 Manitowish Waters - Used Book Sale - 9am to 3pm daily. Held in the Lions pavilion by the Community Center. Sponsored by the Friends of Koller Library. July 10 Eagle River - Guides/Kids Day 10am to 3pm. County fairgrounds. Opens to kids ages 7-12 years. 800-359-6315. July 10 St. Germain - Christmas in July Craft Show - 9am to 3pm. Community Park. Craft fair, children’s attractions, pet parade, food, visit from Santa. July 11-12 Boulder Junction - Lioness Antique show - 9am to 4pm. Community Center. Admission fee for 15 and older. Lunch and bake sale on Friday. July 11-13 Lac du Flambeau - Bear River Pow Wow. Bear River Pow Wow Grounds. Grand entry set for 7pm Friday, 1pm & 7pm Saturday, 1pm Sunday. Food. Admission fee. July 12 Manitowish Waters - Wine in the Woods & Beer by the Bog - 5-8pm. North Lakeland Discovery Center. Wine, beer, live music, raffles, auctions and dinner. 877-543-2085 July 13 Sayner - Pie & Ice Cream Social - 11am to 3pm. Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church. Brats, pulled pork, pies and more. July 15 Boulder Junction - Ladies Guild Salad Luncheon - 10am to 1pm. Trinity Lutheran Church. Salad luncheon from 11am to 1pm. Also, jewelry, attic treasures and baked goods sale starting at 10am. July 16 Manitowish Waters - Fleazaar - 7am to 3pm. At Community Church, Hwy. 51. Handmade items, bake goods, antiques, flea market, food tents.

July 19 Eagle River - Quilt Show 10am to 4pm. Trees for Tomorrow campus. Outdoor quilt display (weather permitting), quilting vendors, demos, country boutique, quilter’s rummage, lunch. Sponsored by the Cranberry Country Quilters. July 19 Eagle River - Artarama - 9am to 3pm. Riverwalk art and fine craft show and sale, live music, food. July 19 Manitowish Waters - Spend the Day in Manitowish Waters - 11am to 2pm. Community Center. “Taste of Manitowish Waters” food, live music and beverages 11am to 2pm; art show inside 9am to 5pm, sidewalks sales 9am to 5pm. Water ski show 7pm Rest Lake Park. July 19 St. Germain - Car & Craft show - 9am to 3pm. Community Park. Car show, brat fry, kids carnival 10am to 2pm. Hosted by PrimeTimers. 715-479-6310. July 20 Winchester - Lions Chicken Barbeque - Noon to 5pm. Held at Winchester Town Park. Food, music. July 21 Star Lake - Star Lakers Club Annual Picnic. At Star Lake Community Park. July 22 Boulder Junction - Strawberry Social - 8am to 2pm. Community Center. Bake sale, bazaar, BBQ lunch, strawberries and ice cream from 10am to 2pm. Sidewalk sales from 9am to 5pm. July 23 Presque Isle - Heritage Society Luncheon & Garden Walk - 10am. Community Center. July 24 Manitowish Waters - Lions Pork Chop Dinner - 5-7pm. At Community Center. Pork chop dinner with all the trimmings. Cash bar available. July 26 St. Germain - Joe Bucher Blues Fest - 3-11pm. Community Park. Music, BBQ ribs and pork butts, other food, beverages. Benefits youth sports. 715891-1943 July 26 Land O’ Lakes - Art Impressions - 9am to 3pm. Over 80 booths of arts and crafts, food; book sale 9am to 4pm at library; Airport Day - free pancake breakfast, tours of the airport, free plane rides for kids, refreshments all day. July 27 Conover - Auto Show and Craft Market - 9am to 3pm. Conover Town Park. Craft show and flea market, car show. Sponsored by the Volunteer Fire & Rescue & EMS Departments. 715-4772036. July 27 Manitowish Waters - Gun Show & Car Show - 8am to 4pm. Held at Community Center. Buy, sell, trade guns, sporting collectables, etc. Car show also. July 31 to Aug. 02 St. Germain - Pig in the Pines Rib Fest - 11:30am to 9:30pm daily. National rib vendors cooking ribs each day, live bands, rides. 715-477-2205.

July 16 Phelps - Lions Club Steak in the Park - 5-8pm. Held at Wavering Park. Steak dinner and music by the Bill Haase Orchestra. July 17-20 Manitowish Waters - Manito Art League Art Show - Varies. Fine art show and sale at the Community Center, free admission, artist demonstrations and silent auctions. Thursday and Friday 9am to 8pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 9am to 2pm.

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CONOVER – Hikers, birders and wildlife lovers are invited to explore the many hiking and wildlife viewing trails in Vilas County. The trails range in length from short routes that can be handled in an hour or under to longer ones that will challenge the adventurous spirit within the hiker.

MAP KEY Decker Lake

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Even “day-trippers” will be encouraged to extend their stay once they complete a trail or two. So make the Conover area your lodging headquarters, and set forth on another journey of discovery the next day!

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Forest Hunter/Hiking Trail System, the Decker Lake fire lane is mowed on a three-year rotation. This trails features rolling terrain and meanders through stands of aspen, oak and pine. The Decker fire lane is not plowed during the winter.

One of the trails that beckons is the Decker Lake fire lane trail near Conover. The trail meanders in a series of loops over rolling terrain and through stands of aspen, oak and pine. Part of the Vilas County

From the intersection of Hwy. 45 and County Hwy. K in Conover, continue west on County Hwy. K approximately 5 miles to Decker Lake fire lane. Turn south on Decker Lake fire lane to any of the various parking areas. Parking is also available at the nearby intersection of “K” and Three Springs Road.

Destination Vilas County

Food & Spirits

Rustic Roadhaus 5194 Hwy. 51 S. Manitowish Waters, 54545 715-543-8500 RusticRoadhaus.com Homemade pizza, sandwiches, dinners and nightly specials. Buckets of chicken to go. Open daily. The Bear Bar Lodge & Restaurant 10415 County Rd. W Winchester, WI 54557 715-686-2808 thebearbarlodge.com Historic Northwoods lodge bar & restaurant. Steaks, seafood, sandwiches, pasta, prime rib, fish fry, kids menu. Tribute Brewing Co. 1106 N. Bluebird Road Eagle River, WI 54521 715-480-BEER tributebrewing.com Taphouse open Tuesday - Friday 3pm - 9pm, Saturday 1pm - 9pm, closed Sundays and Mondays.

Lodging

Chanticleer Inn 1458 E. Dollar lake Rd. Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-4486 * 800-752-9193 chanticleerinn.com Year round resortmotel-condo complex. On snowmobile trail 10E. On Eagle Chain of Lakes. 3 miles from Eagle River off Hwy. 70.

Recreation

Eagle River Golf Course 457 E. McKinley St., Eagle River, WI 54521 800-280-1477 • 715-479-8111 PGA professional on staff, 18 holes, practice facility, private lessons, junior program. Call for tee times. Rohr’s Wilderness Tours 5230 Razorback Rd. Conover, WI 54519 715-547-3639 rwtcanoe.com Canoe & kayak trips, campground, RV, tent, season,

equestrian friendly, luxury house, groomed trail.

Eagle Falls Adventure Golf Northern Lights Laser Tag 1040 E. Pine St. Eagle River, WI 54521 715-477-0808 eaglefallsadventuregolf.com 18-hole adventure style mini golf course. Ice cream and soft drinks. Lazer tag arena with 3,000 sq. ft. play area.

Retail/Services

Coontail Sports 1400 Hwy. 51 Arbor Vitae, WI 54568 888-874-0885 coontailsports.com Clothing, kayak and canoes and accessories, ski and wakeboards, kayak and SUP rentals.

Pink Coyote 212 E. Wall St. Eagle River, WI 715-479-9831 pinkcoyote.us Large selection of Native American jewelry and art, including bracelets, rings, Kachina dolls, baskets, and more.

St. Germain Chamber of Commerce St. Germain, WI 800-727-7203 St-Germain.com One-stop shop for information on the area: maps, brochures, trail maps, fishing reports, event guide.

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Destination Conover, WI Financial

Headwaters State Bank 4175 Hwy. B • PO Box 149 Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 715-547-3383 www.headwatersstatebank.com Full service bank offering personal and commercial banking services including, online banking, loans for cars, homes, construction, etc.

Lodging Buckatabon Lodge & Lighthouse Inn 5630 Rush Rd., Conover, WI 54519 715-479-4660 www.buckatabon.com Family vacation resort on Lower Buckatabon Lake. Two and three bedroom cabins, camping, boat and motor rentals. Pets are welcome. Deer Path Resort 5915 Jacoby Rd., Conover, WI 54519 715-479-9620 www.deerpathresort.com Year round resort on Upper Buckatabon Lake. Ten cabins, sand frontage, great fishing, boating, skiing and relaxation.

Gateway Lodge, Restaurant and Lounge 4103 Co. Hwy. B, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 715-547-3321 • 800-848-8058 www.gateway-lodge.com 72 customized and newly renovated suites and studios, large indoor pool, restaurant, lounge, game room, on bike, ATV and snowmobile trails. Maple View Resort 3360 McPeak Rd., Conover, WI 54519 715-479-4600 www.mapleviewresort.com Cabin rentals, seasonal campsites, lodge, bar, great food, snowmobile to your door, great ice fishing, year-around family fun, beach. Sandy Shores Resort 5575 Spruce Rd., Conover, WI 54519 715-479-9848 www.sandyshoresconover.com On Lower Buckatabon Lake. Four fully furnished 2 and 3 bedroom cabins. Open mid-May to early October. Free Wi-fi in cabins. Scott’s Twin Lakes Resort 3693 Twin Lake Rd., Conover, WI 54519 715-479-9045 www.scottsresort.com 6 year-round cabins, excellent fishing on South Twin Lake, sandy beach, level grounds, snowmobilers welcome. Twin Pine Resort 4214 Twin Lake Rd., Conover, WI 54519 715-479-9119 www.twinpineresort.net 4-bedroom home and three 2-bedroom cabins. Private wooded setting. 285 feet of level sand frontage. May to October.

Food & Spirits

Club 45 Sports Bar & Grill 4800 Old Hwy. 45, Conover, WI 54519 715-547-3571 Overlooking Denton Lake. Serving sandwiches, pizza, Friday fish fry with salad bar. Famous Italian Beef! Daily specials. Closed Tuesdays. Dublin Sports Bar & Grill 4394 Twin Overlook Dr., Conover, WI 54519 Off Hwy. K on North Twin Lake 715-350-2121 www.dublinsportsbarandgrill. com 2 Happy Hours, 2-6pm & 10pmmidnight. 16 beers on tap, 16 flat screens. Best view in the Northwoods. The Log Cabin 226 Hwy. 45 N, Conover, WI 54519 715-479-2787 www.logcabinconover.com Bar & grill and café. Featuring our famous homemade pizzas, daily specials, conveniently located at Sno-Buddies pit stop #16 along Trail No. 12.

Retail/Services Welnetz Chiropractic 4096 Hwy. 45 S., Conover, WI 54519 715-479-8003 Treatment of back pain, sciatica, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, sports injuries and auto accident injuries. New patients always welcome. Eliason Realty of the North 4228 Hwy. B, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 800-472-5222 www.Eliasonlol.com Serving Northern Wisconsin, Cisco Chain of Lakes, Watersmeet and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Residential, vacant land & commercial properties.

Eliason Realty of the North 302 W. Pine St., Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-4431 408 Hwy. 70 St. Germain, WI 54558 715-542-3223 www.EliasonRealty.com Buying or selling in the Northwoods, depend on us for proven results. Let us make your Northwoods dreams come true! Northern Waters Angling & Archery 160 Hwy. 45, Conover, WI 54519 715-477-2224 www.NorthernWatersConover. com Fishing and archery supplies, indoor 3D archery range, indoor video range. Novelty apparel, lake shirts and gifts. Northern Edge Sport & Marine 6200 Hwy. 45, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 715-547-1100 www.northernedgesportmarine. com For all your boating needs, marine sales and service. Serving northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula.

Recreation Pine Point Riding Stables 2445 Hwy. 45 N, Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-4394 • 715-891-2524 www.pinepointridingstables.com 40-45 minute guided horseback rides through scenic woods. Some trotting on ride. Advance ride for experienced riders by reservation.

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CONOVER AREA BUSINESSES

First National Bank www.fnb-eagleriver.com 400 E. Wall St. • PO Box 1209 Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-4406 www.fnb-eagleriver.com Full line of retail and commercial banking services, financial planning, telephone and Internet banking with bill payment, credit cards.

Jefferson’s Landing 3698 Jefferson’s landing Rd., Conover, WI 54519 715-479-7066 • 715-479-9028 www.jeffersonslanding.com See the eagles soar and hear the loons call on beautiful South Twin Lake. Quiet, family friendly setting, sandy shoreline.

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August 3, 2014

Made-to-order Breakfast & Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 6:30 am - 2:00 pm Sunday - 7:00 am - 2:00 pm 2879 Hwy. 155 | Sayner, WI

715-542-2228 SAYNER-STAR LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Fun for the whole family The Sayner/Star Lake Chamber of Commerce will launch its first annual Sayner Street Fair, on Sunday, August 3rd on Sayner’s Main Street. Known more for its Norman Rockwell-like atmosphere than teeming crowds, the town of Sayner this year is prepared to dazzle Fair attendees with an abundance of entertainment, food, exhibits, art, and more.

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FARMERS MARKET

Sponsored by 5 Star Marketing, Traditions, Rustic River, GreenWeavers, The Sayner Barnstormers, and The Junction Café, the Fair will also feature special promotions in Sayner’s retail shops. Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to visit Sayner, where the whole family can enjoy this grand event. For more information go to Sayner-StarLake.org or call the Chamber of Commerce at 715-542-3789.

Old Milltown Depot & Gallery 7688 County Road K • Star Lake, WI 54561

715-542-3998

The old Milltown Depot & Gallery located in Star Lake is operated by the Friends of Star Lake, a local non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the buildings and historic integrity of Star Lake. The Gallery, a restored oneroom schoolhouse, features offerings from local artisans, pottery, jewelry, glass, paintings, photos, crafts and gifts, as well as an array of homemade goodies. The Gallery is open Wed. through Sat. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday through October 12.

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SAYN ER-STA R L A KE, WISC ONSIN

Activities begin at 9:00 a.m., and will include live music, games for kids, a made-by-hand-only craft fair, food vendors, and a farmer’s market. At 4:00 p.m., festivities relocate down the street to the town’s Community Park, where live bands will rock until 9:00 p.m.

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‘Pig in the Pines’ Rib Fest

ST. GERMAIN – The pros cook them and the amateurs (that’s us!) eat them up. We can only be talking about the award-winning ribs at the Pig in the Pines Rib Fest, July 31 to Aug. 2 – in St. Germain. In addition to those tasty ribs, there will be live music each day, attractions and lots of fun for families at this hugely popular festival held at the St. Germain Park. The event goes on rain or shine from 11:30am to 9:30pm each day. Admission is free until 1:30pm, then it’s $5 per person with children 10 and under admitted free. Speaking of the younger set, there are free kids rides at Tims Toyz all day and evening. Of course, the marquee attractions are the pro rib vendors. Newcomer Smokin’ Joes BBQ joins familiar names this year, including Pigtails BBQ Company and Texas Outlaws BBQ. Indulge your taste buds and leave your calorie counter at home because there’s more! Bite into the world’s best tasting hot waffle and ice cream sandwich; munch on funnel cakes, kettle corn and deep-fried cheese curds and slurp down homemade ice cream. The line-up of entertainment won’t disappoint. The talented Glen Gerard will show off his skills as magician, comedian and allaround entertainer. His afternoon shows take place all three days. On stage Thursday afternoon is Mark Wayne, steel guitarist; Friday afternoon, Mama’s Little Hippies, classic to folk rock; and Saturday afternoon, Mama’s Little Hippies return.Thursday – Tony Rocker, an award-winning Elvis tribute artist; Friday – Chasin’ Mason, rooted in country and laced with rock ‘n roll; Saturday – 76 Juliet, playing a wide range of music, from pop to metal from country to rock.

On the Shores of Beautiful South Twin Lake 715-479-7066 • 715-479-9028

Full kitchen • Microwave • Dishwasher • Fireplace DSL • Canoe • Sandy Swim Beach • Playground Fire Pit • Pets Welcome with Approval Kayaks • Long Piers for Easy Docking! For a Photo Tour of our Outstanding Facilities Visit us at:

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Washburn COUNTY

Calendar

July 18-20 Birchwood - Bluegill Festival

(place your event for $10) July 05-06 Shell Lake - Fine Arts Festival. Downtown Park. July 07 Shell Lake - Northwoods Concert Band Concert. Lakeside Pavilion. 715-468-2414 July 10-12 Spooner - Heart of the North Rodeo. County fairgrounds. 800-367-3306

July 19 Shell Lake - Music at The Shed - 7pm. Caravan of Thieves (Gypsy swinging circus freaks) at The Potter’s Shed. $10, kids under 12 admitted free. July 23 Shell Lake - Music at The Shed - 7pm. Shell Lake Arts Center benefit rock concert, at The Potter’s Shed. Free July 23-27 Shell Lake - Tommy Bentz Rock Band Concert. Lakeside Pavilion

July 11 Shell Lake - Music at The Shed - 7pm. Porch Dogs (honky tonk country, rock n roll, roots) at The Potter’s Shed. Free.

July 24-27 Spooner - Washburn County Fair. County fairgrounds. Midway rides, 4-H demonstrations, grandstand entertainment.

July 12 Sarona - Cakes at the Lake: Going Batty. Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary. 715-635-6543

July 25 Shell Lake - Music at The Shed - 7pm. Michael Perry & the Long Beds (famous author & band), at The Potter’s Shed. $10, children under 12 admitted free.

July 12 Spooner - Super Brat & Hot Dog Feed. Centennial Park. July 12 Shell Lake - Music at The Shed - 7pm. CJW with Jeff Wiesner (folk, rock, originals & covers) at The Potter’s Shed. Free July 18 Shell Lake - Music at The Shed - 7pm. My Sweet Patootie (vintage style acoustic swing at The Potter’s Shed. $10, kids under 12 admitted free.

July 26 Shell Lake - Music at The Shed - 7pm. Trailer Kings Duo (acoustic requested covers), at The Potter’s Shed. Free. July 26 Shell lake - Shell Lake Triathlon. Downtown. July 26 Minong - Lakes Education Fair. Town hall. Sponsored by the Minong Town lakes Committee. 715781-7737.

The Potter’s Shed has adoring fans galore SHELL LAKE – “Like nowhere else” is the only real way to describe The Potter’s Shed, conveniently located off Hwy. 63 in Shell Lake. This place of wonder, creativity and fun is true family destination that offers shopping, food and drinks, live music, hands-on art and much more. Choose a piece of bisque pottery, decorate it with a personal flair – the staff is attentive and patient as they assist children whenever needed – and turn it over them to bake. An hour later, watch your work or your child’s creation get pulled red hot from the RAKU kiln and catch on fire. Children especially love this make/bake/ take pottery experience! You can also make your own mosaic. By the way, this is a great activity idea for when it’s your turn to host birthday parties, Scout groups or a ladies getaway. More than 300 artists from across the U.S. and Canada have works of art and fine crafts, including garden art, on display in the Art Gallery and in the garden. Spectacular art may be found for hundreds of dollars, but also wonderful creations for under $20. Stop in the Pottery Outlet and pick up great deals on overstocked, discontinued or slight seconds. Look in on the working pottery studio and chat with the potters.

Indulge yourself with ice cream, healthy wraps, deli sandwiches and salads, fancy desserts and hot or cold gourmet coffee drinks in the beautifully decorated Café/Coffee Shop. Or settle back with your selections and enjoy the 5,000-square-foot old world garden and ponds The Potter’s Shed stocked with colorful Koi. 260 Industrial Blvd.

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Indianhead Credit Union 104 E. Maple Street Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-8273 www.indianheadcu.org Full service lender - serving people living/ working in Washburn, Polk, Burnett, Barron & Sawyer Counties. We have a full line of loan products.

Food & Spirits Greener’s Reel ‘Em Inn N1410 County Highway MD Sarona, WI 54870 715-354-3700 greenersreeleminn.com Full-service restaurant and dinner club on Long Lake. Book your private events, parties & banquets.

Tony’s Riverside 524 S. River Street Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-8636 www.tonysriversidebar.com Homemade pizza, burgers, chicken, beer, liquor, wine. Tony & Carol Baier are your hosts. Conveniently located on Hwy. 63 South, Spooner, WI.

Retail AAA Sports Shop N5765 Bear Path Ln. Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-3011 www.tripleasportsshop.com Fishing, hunting, archery, live bait, guns (buy-selltrade), Daka Docks, full line sport shop and more. Open 7 days a week, open at 6am

Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-4122 * 800-850-8880 thepottersshed.com Gallery, café coffee shop, garden, gift shop, pottery outlet, food and live music, workshops for all ages.

Recreation Northwoods Lanes & Lounge 412 N. River Street Spooner, WI 54801 715-939-1203 Find them on Facebook Bowling, full bar, pool, games, food, birthday parties, work parties.

When it’s time to kick back in a relaxed atmosphere, Music at the Shed invites you to listen to local and regional musicians on the outdoor garden stage (indoor stage if it rains) as you savor a glass of wine or beer. Live music most Friday and Saturday nights all summer. Gates open at 6pm. Most events are free, but some have a gate fee. The Potter’s Shed is located at 260 Industrial Blvd. Call 715-468-411 or visit ThePottersShed.com to keep abreast of the summer schedule of musicians and events.

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HUNT HILL AUDUBON SANCTUARY Open to the public Over 400 acres of pristine Northern WI land with 10 miles of trails, old growth forest, glacial lakes, meadow, and bogs. Adult Spanish Language & Culture Immersion July 27-Aug. 1 Youth Nature Day Camps: June 30-August 8 Cakes at the Lake: Pancake breakfast & nature program July 12-Bats ~ Aug. 9-Plants ~ Sept. 13-Wild Ricing Cabin Rentals: Two historic cabins available for rent with rustic charm. Wild Rice Camp: Sept. 4-6

Hunt Hill is a nature preserve and learning center, open to all, dedicated to fostering understanding, appreciation and protection of the environment.

N2384 Hunt Hill Road Sarona, WI 54870

715-635-6543

www.HuntHill.org

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