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The Badger State Winter Games tradition continues in the Wausau area! This iconic sports series continues to offer individuals and teams of all ages the opportunity to compete in a variety of amateur events in the style of the Olympic games. The 2013 Winter Games will be held January 25-27 and February 1-3 and will include Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Figure Skating, Indoor Archery, Curling, Bowling, and Billiards competitions. For more information on all of the events and to register, visit www.badgerstategames.org. Athletes can also follow Badger State Games through Twitter and Facebook.
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A haven for snowmobilers, Wausau/Central Wisconsin offers fantastic winter scenery, wooded areas, the Wisconsin River Valley and 780 miles of groomed trails. This expansive trail system is maintained by thirty snowmobile clubs and a fleet of 42 major pieces of grooming equipment to create one serious sledding destination. The area has a wonderful combination of the great outdoors with access to all the comforts of a metro setting.
Downhill excitement of a different kind can be found at Sylvan Hill Tubing Park. The park has the longest tubing runs in Wisconsin, featuring six chutes and two tow lines to take riders back up the slopes. There’s snow making equipment to keep the hill covered all season and a beautiful chalet with fireplace and snack bar. No need to bring your inner tube, they provide everything for you.
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A trip to the Wausau Area is a great way to stretch your discretionary dollars. Not only is it centrally located in Wisconsin, now when you can take a long weekend, you can save money by booking a special lodging package called “Three Day Weekend.” It’s simple. When you stay Friday and Saturday at the regular rate, Sunday night is free. With a three day weekend, it’s like getting two Saturdays for the price of one. Go to www.visitwausau.com to find a list of participating hotels.
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Cross-Country Skiing The Wausau Area has one of the premier cross-country skiing areas in the state. The Nine Mile Forest Recreation Area boasts 33km (20 miles) of picturesque scenery, lighted trails for nighttime skiing, and a comfortable chalet with rental equipment. There are three other cross-country skiing courses that accommodate all levels of expertise. Beginners will enjoy classical skiing across gently rolling terrain on the Ringle Trail. The American Legion Trail has a popular in-town location. Intermediate skiers can explore the Big Eau Pleine Park Trail, a scenic trail along the Eau Pleine Reservoir, featuring rolling and wooded terrain.
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