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ACTIVITYACTIVITY GUIDE GUIDE Welcome Contents Introduction 1 Governor’s Welcome 2 As you travel... 3 Highway Map 4 Travel Green Wisconsin Program

Fun on the Land 6 Auto Racing 8 Biking 10 Birding 12 Brewery Tours 14 Casinos 16 Cheese Factory Tours 18 Fall Driving Tours 20 Horeseback Riding Welcome to Wisconsin! 23 Lighthouse Touring Over many years, Wisconsin has built a well- 25 National Forest Camping 27 Spa Retreats deserved reputation as the Midwest’s most 29 Train Excursions popular vacation destination. From the scenic 30 Waterfall Touring bluffs of the mighty Mississippi to the shores of 32 Winery Tours 35 Zoos & Petting Zoos and Lake Superior, Wisconsin’s Fun on the Water magnificent makes for one of the 38 Boat Tours & Car Ferries most beautiful places on earth, no matter what 42 Canoe Rivers the season. 45 Charter Fishing 50 Charter Sailing Spring and summer have their own special 51 Houseboat Vacations pleasures. No matter what your definition of 52 Paddle Sports 57 Tubing & Rafting summer fun, you’ll find it here: hiking, Fun in the Snow swimming, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, 60 Downhill Skiing & and sailing are just a few of the warm-weather Snowboarding 62 Tubing Hills activities available to you in Wisconsin. 64 Cross-country Skiing In fall and winter, the fun doesn’t stop. We’ve 71 Sleighrides 73 Snowmobiling got everything from harvest festivals and Tourism Contacts tailgating at football games during the fall, to 77 Community Contacts shopping, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. 80 More Tourism Sources I am confident that you will enjoy your adventure here, and we look forward to seeing This publication produced by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Kelli A. Trumble, Secretary, you again soon. under the direction of Jim Bach, Project Coordinator. Layout and design by John Cronin. Sincerely, Published June, 2010 Wisconsin Department of Tourism 201 W. Washington Avenue PO Box 8690 Madison, WI 53708-8690 608/266-2161 800/432-8747

Jim Doyle Cover photo: See kayaking in the Apostles Islands by RJ & Linda Miller. Governor Inside cover photo: Kayaking on a misty Lindquist Lake in Marinette County by RJ & Linda Miller.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 1 As you travel...

How to use this guide Mobility impaired access The Travel Wisconsin Activity Guide Many Wisconsin recreational busi- is divided into three sections: Fun on nesses provide access for the mobility The information the Land, Fun on the Water, and Fun impaired. However, because the defi- in the Snow. The Table of Contents nition of “access” varies from facility presented in this on page 1 displays the recreational to facility, this Guide makes no activities included in each of those attempt to identify or that guide is just a sections. A detailed map of Wisconsin access. Before you travel, call ahead sampling of the on page 3 shows the state’s major to confirm access. cities and highways. The map divides Historical, heritage and wildlife many activities the state into seven color-coded markers regions. Information for each activity you’ll find in is arranged alphabetically within each There are nearly 500 Historical region. The map also shows the loca- Markers placed along the state’s high- Wisconsin. For tion of ten Gateway Visitor ways and byways. Each tells an inter- Information Centers located at key esting and informative Wisconsin even more great entrance points to Wisconsin. story. Distinctive brown-and-white high- vacation ideas, More Travel Info Sources way signs mark the loca- Pages 77 through 79 of this guide tion of nearly 300 heritage travel planning provide a list of additional tourism tourism sites – museums, contact information including conven- historic districts and build- tools, events, tion bureaus, chambers of commerce, ings. As you travel, enjoy packages and and county and area tourism offices these highlights of Wisconsin history. that are ready and waiting to help State highways are also marked deals and much you plan your Wisconsin getaway. with signs indicating spots where you can observe Wisconsin’s Attraction notes more, visit... abundant wildlife popula- The Travel Wisconsin Activity Guide tion. Watch for the signs includes the location, phone number, carrying an outline of Web site, season and hours of opera- binoculars, telling you tion for more than 1,000 recreational watchable wildlife is nearby. businesses or facilities. However, there Wisconsin also preserves some of its are many other interesting shops, most scenic, lightly traveled country parks, museums, scenic overlooks and roads for the leisurely attractions that are not listed. As you enjoyment of bikers, hikers travel, let your natural curiosity and and motorists. Wisconsin’s spirit of adventure lead you to them. Rustic Roads are marked Before driving a long distance to Our commitment to with unique brown and sustainability... any single business or facility, yellow signs; each is numbered and call ahead to be sure it will described online at www.dot.wiscon- This publication is printed on a paper be operational when you sin.gov/travel/scenic/rusticroads.htm stock with a 10% post-consumer arrive. Information for recycled content, underscoring the this guide was gathered State Parks and Forests Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Wisconsin has 99 state parks, continuing commitment to stronger from the Tourism database in recycling markets in Wisconsin and a May 2010. Things change; days and forests, trails and recreation areas. healthier world. Further, the paper used hours of operation may vary. They offer an extensive variety of is certified by the Forest Stewardship Note also that many businesses recreational facilities, as well as Council to meet FSC sustainable require travelers to make a reserva- diverse and beautiful scenery. Most management criteria. tion. Groups should always call ahead parks are open year-round; some are The information in this guide is also to make reservations and ensure good seasonal. Daily or annual Park available online at travelwisconsin.com. service. Admission Stickers are required. Where possible, travelers are encouraged to forego the printed Road conditions publication in favor of the online Look for the leaf. It indicates content. certified Travel Green Wisconsin For a statewide report of detours, destinations that have invested closures, traffic slow-downs or winter Mixed Sources Product group from well-managed in sustainable practices. In road conditions, call 511 or 1-866- forests, controlled sources and addition, look for helpful “green recycled wood or fibre 511-WISC (9472). www.fsc.org Cert no. SW-COC-002880 tips” throughout this guide. ©1996 Forest Stewardship Council

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Scale: 1 inch = approximately 40 miles = Gateway Visitor Information Centers 1020 30 40 50 60 70 80 Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 3 TravelGreen Wisconsin

Tourism is big business in Wisconsin, generating more than $12 billion annually and supporting more than 286,000 jobs. Even as one of the top three industries in the state, however, we would be nowhere without our diverse natural resources and vast outdoor playground. Travel Green Wisconsin was initiated by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism in 2006 to promote smart, environmentally friendly business practices. The first statewide certification program in the nation, Travel Green Wisconsin has become a model for sustainable travel efforts across the nation. As more and more travelers like you look to make your life a little more green, we hope you’ll appreciate and support the tourism businesses that are working hard to reduce their own environmental impact. As you travel, seek out the Travel Green Wisconsin logo. Businesses displaying the Travel Green Wisconsin certification have demonstrated their commitment to sustaining and preserving our state. We applaud them, and you, as dedicated stewards of the land that is Wisconsin.

4 Visit travelwisconsin.com Wisconsin totals 35.8 million acres in the Upper Great Lakes basin. The northern third of the state is heavily forested, while farmland stretches across the fertile central and Funon southern sections. With more than fifteen mil- lion acres of pine and hard- wood forest, Wisconsin offers plenty of habitat for wildlife the land RJ & LINDA MILLER and recreation. Fifty-three state parks and recreation areas, ten state forests and one national forest total more than two million acres of out- door playground. These parks and forests offer thousands of miles of trails for hiking, bik- ing, horseback riding, ATVing, snowmobiling and cross-coun- try skiing. Campers can choose from 7,000 public and 54,000 private campsites. Wisconsin’s glacial heritage left some terrific terrain for golf –more than 400 courses are open for public play. Birders can enjoy and record more than 250 avian species. There are waterfalls and light- houses to explore, breweries and wineries to tour, cheese to sample, and trains to ride. Experience it all. From the towering limestone bluffs that shoulder the Mississippi to the sea caves of the Apostle Islands; from the chis- eled beauty of the Wisconsin Dells to sunset in the sanctu- ary of the ; from the roaring waters of Big Manitou Falls to the soothing cry of a loon on a Northwood’s lake, this is Wisconsin.

▲ Sand Island Lighthouse in the Apostle Islands.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 5 FUN ON THE LAND Auto Racing

NORTHWEST Wisconsin is a hotbed 1. ASHLAND of short track racing ABC Raceway 715/682-4990 from street stocks to www.abcraceway.com 1/3 mile clay semi-banked oval track. super stocks in more Camping available. Sat night racing: hot laps 6:30pm; racing 7pm. than forty venues 2. EAU CLAIRE Rock Falls Raceway across the state. Many 715/858-0170 www.rockfallsraceway.com NASCAR drivers cut Drag racing on a 1/4-mile asphalt strip. Open most weekends April-October. Sat their teeth on these eve/Sunday day racing. Visit web site. 3. JIM FALLS Wisconsin tracks Eagle Valley Speedway 715/382-5367 including 2003 www.eaglevalley.net 1/3-mile clay, high-banked oval track. Sun Winston Cup night racing: hot laps 5:30pm; racing Champion Matt 6pm. 4. MENOMONIE ▲ Road America, Elkhart Lake. Kenseth and the Red Cedar Speedway 715/235-6318 6. RICE LAKE 12. STURGEON BAY legendary www.redcedarracing.com Rice Lake Speedway Thunderhill Speedway 1/3-mile, semi-banked, clay oval. Fri night 715/236-2002 920/743-7052 with more than 1,200 racing: pit open 4pm; grandstand open www.rlspeedway.com www.racethunderhill.com 5pm; racing 7pm. 1/3-mile, high-banked, clay oval featuring 1/3-mile, semi-banked, clay oval at the wins in his 40-year 5. NEW RICHMOND Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Door County Fairgrounds. Sat night rac- Street Stocks, Midwest Modifieds and ing: pit gate opens 3:30pm; main gates career. Most of the 866/425-7386, 715/248-7119 Rice Lake Pure Stocks WISSOTA divisions. open 4:30pm; racing 6pm. www.cedarlakespeedway.com Sat night racing: gates open 4pm; hot 13. THREE LAKES action takes place on Racing on a state-of-the-art, 3/8-mile laps 6pm; racing 6:30pm. TNT Speedway high-banked, clay oval. Sat night racing: 7. ST CROIX FALLS 715/546-2539 weekends – Friday or gates open 4:30pm; racing 6:30pm. Kopellah Speedway www.racingonline.com/tnt/ 715/566-0647 1/3-mile, high-banked oval with racing in Saturday nights. www.KopellahSpeedway.net five divisions. Sat night racing: hot laps 1/4-mile, semi-banked, clay, oval track. Fri 7pm; racing 7:45pm. night racing 7:30pm. 8. SUPERIOR EAST CENTRAL 8 Superior Speedway 1 218/591-3290 14. ELKHART LAKE MILE MILWAUKEE www.superiorspeedway.com Road America, Inc. 3/8-mile, clay oval. Fri night racing: hot 800/365-7223 laps 6:30pm, racing 7pm. www.roadamerica.com 10 Road America hosts a summer series of 13 NORTHEAST some of the top motorsports events in the county. Visit web site for specific 7 6 9. ANTIGO events. Tours by appointment. Langlade County Speedway 15. KAUKAUNA 9 5 715/623-3584 Wisconsin International Raceway 3 www.langladespeedway.org 920/766-5577 12 4 23 24 1/2-mile, 90-foot wide, clay oval. Racing www.wisconsininternationalrace- 2 22 11 mid-May thru Aug, Fri nights. Gates open way.net 21 at 5pm; racing at 6:45pm. A motorsports facility with more than 60 25 20 10. EAGLE RIVER racing programs from April to October. 15 Eagle River Speedway Half and Quarter-mile asphalt stock car 17 16 715/479-8199 track and quarter mile dragstrip. Special 18 www.racingonline.com events in the Red, White and Blue 37 14 1/3-mile, clay, semi-banked, tri-oval track. Championship Series and the 19 Tues night racing: gates open 5:30pm; NASCAR RE/MAX Challenge Series. April - 36 racing 8pm sharp. October 30 16. MANITOWOC 32 26 11. LUXEMBURG 35 Luxemburg Speedway Manitowoc County Expo Speedway 31 28 920/845-2300 920/683-4361 34 www.luxemburgspeedway.com www.ewscracing.net 27 1/3-mile clay oval. Fri night racing: 7pm. 1/3-mile, clay, low-banked, oval track. Fri 33 29 night racing 7pm. 6 Visit travelwisconsin.com 17. MARIBEL 22. SHAWANO Tues-Sun racing; Nov weekends only 33. DARLINGTON 141 Speedway Shawano Speedway weather permitting. Lafayette County Speedway 920/863-3377 866/715-6532, 715/526-5419 28. WEST ALLIS 608/482-2442 www.141speedway.com www.shawanospeedway.net www.lafayettecountyspeedway.com/ 1/3-mile clay track. Wed night racing plus 1/2-mile clay oval. Racing in five divisions. 414/266-7107 3/8-mile, slightly-banked, oval, dirt track. special events. Sat night racing 6pm. www.milwaukeemile.com Fri night racing: hot laps 6:30pm. 18. OSHKOSH 23. UNITY Since 1903, The Milwaukee Mile has 34. OREGON Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway Central Wisconsin Raceway been one of the premier venues in Madison International Speedway 920/426-1111 715/223-2703 American motorsports featuring USAC 608/835-9700 www.oshkoshspeedzone.net www.racewissota.com/mhr/ stock car events, midget racing, CART madisoninternationalspeedway.com Wisconsin's premier 1/3-mile dirt track. Fri 1/3-mile, high-banked, clay oval. Fri night and NASCAR competition. Call or check High-banked 1/2-mile and newly paved night racing: pit gate open 4pm, grand- racing: hot laps 6:30pm; racing 7:30pm. web site for event schedule. 1/4-mile oval track featuring ASA-sanc- stand open 5pm; racing at 6:30pm. Other 24. WAUSAU 29. WILMOT tioned Late Models, Limited Late Models, special events-visit web site. State Park Speedway Wilmot Speedway Area Sportsman, 4-cylinder Bandits, 19. PLYMOUTH 715/212-9006 262/862-2090 Hobby Stocks and more. Fri night racing: Plymouth www.stateparkspeedway.com www.wilmotraceway.com gates open 4pm; qualifying 6:30pm; rac- 920/893-5751 Short track racing on a semi-banked, 1/4- 3/8-mile clay, semi-banked oval. Racing ing 7:30pm. www.plymouthdtr.com mile, asphalt oval. Thurs night racing mid-May to early Oct. Check website for 35. SUN PRAIRIE 1/4-mile clay dirt oval. Races held at the May-Aug: qualifying 6:30pm; racing schedule. Sheboygan County Fairgrounds. Four divi- 7:30pm. 608/837-5252 sions of late models, grand nationals, out- 25. WISCONSIN RAPIDS SOUTH CENTRAL www.angellpark.com law compacts, & sprints. Sat night racing: Golden Sands Speedway 1/3-mile clay semi-banked oval track. pits open 3pm; gates open 4:30pm; 715/423-4660 30. BEAVER DAM Home of the National Midget Auto opening ceremonies 6pm. www.gssraces.com Charter Racing Hall of Fame. Sun night racing: 20. SEYMOUR Fast, high-banked, 1/3-mile, asphalt track 920/887-1600 gates open 4:30pm; hot laps 6pm; time Seymour Speedway featuring Super Late Model, Super Stock, www.wismotorsports.net trials 6:30pm; racing 7pm. 920/833-7726 Pure Stock, 4 Cylinders and Cruisers divi- 1/3-mile, clay, high-banked, oval track. 36. WISCONSIN DELLS www.superspeedway.com sions. Camping allowed. Fri night racing Sat night racing: pit open 3:30pm; hot Dells Raceway Park New configuration and lights added in mid-May to early Sep: gates open laps 5:15pm; racing 6:30pm. 608/253-7223 2005. 1/3-mile, clay oval. WISSOTA late 4:30pm; time trials 6:30pm; racing 31. CAMBRIDGE www.dellsracewaypark.com models and IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock 7:45pm. Jefferson Speedway 1/3-mile paved oval. ASA-sanctioned Sat cars, street stocks and 4 Cylinder. Sun 920/648-2705 night racing: pit gates open 2pm; fan night racing at 6pm. SOUTHEAST www.jeffersonspeedway.com gates open 4pm; qualifying 4:30pm; rac- 1/4-mile paved oval. Sat night racing: ing 6:30pm. CENTRAL 26. SLINGER gates open 3pm; time trials 5pm; racing Slinger Super Speedway 7pm. SOUTHWEST 21. MARSHFIELD 262/644-5921 32. COLUMBUS Marshfield Super Speedway www.slingersuperspeedway.com Columbus 151 Speedway 37. WEST SALEM 715/384-8325 World's fastest 1/4-mile asphalt oval. Sun 920/623-4393 La Crosse www.marshfieldspeedway.com night racing: gates open 3pm; qualifying www.racingonline.com/columbus151 608/786-1525 Progressively banked half-mile asphalt 4:45pm; racing 6:30pm. 1/4-mile, semi-banked, asphalt oval track. www.lacrossespeedway.com oval track features Super Late Model 27. UNION GROVE Fri night racing: gates open 5pm; qualify- 5/8-mile asphalt oval with a 1/4-mile action, Central Wisconsin Super Stocks, Great Lakes Dragaway ing 6:30pm; racing 8pm. inner oval. Wisconsin’s only NASCAR 1 Man Cruisers. Sat night racing. Gates 888/324-7683, 262/878-3783 sanctioned asphalt track. Racing from open 5pm. www.greatlakesdragaway.com mid-April to mid-Sep; qualifying 6:15pm; 1/4-mile asphalt drag strip. April-Oct racing 7:30pm.

▲ Milwaukee Mile, West Allis.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 7 FUN ON THE LAND Biking BOB QUEEN

Here’s a list of forty- NORTHWEST 1. CAMBA WILD RIVER two designated linear TRAIL Mountain bikes are recommended for this bike-touring trails 5-mile loop that includes 2.5 miles on the old Chicago & Northwestern railbed. designed for Wisconsin From the trailhead in Cable the route fol- lows the unimproved railroad grade to a family fun. All include high trestle above the Namekagon River. 800/533-7454. contact phone 2. CHIPPEWA RIVER STATE TRAIL* numbers; call ahead for Connecting Eau Claire on the east with Durand on the west end, this 26-mile trail maps and mostly hard-surfaced railbed trail plunges deep into the wild bottomland along the information. Trail Chippewa River. En-route it also connects to the Red Cedar State Trail. 888/523- names marked with an 3866. asterisk have maps and 3. EAU CLAIRE CITY TRAILS* details available on the Pedal four miles of paved trails through the city’s revitalized downtown. Cross the ▲ Chippewa River on an iron trestle, visit Glacial Drumlin State Trail. Department of museums in Carson Park and the ballpark where Hank Aaron began his professional 6. OSAUGIE TRAIL* 11. BEARSKIN/HIAWATHA Tourism’s Web site at career. 888/523-3866. This 5-mile asphalt-paved trail is an easy TRAILS* ride along Lake Superior’s busy harbor. These crushed-stone hiking/biking trails travelwisconsin.com. 4. GANDY DANCER STATE The trail passes under the massive showcase Northwood’s lake and forest- TRAIL* Burlington Ore Dock, past the Fairlawn land. The Bearskin runs 18 miles south Named for the hardy workers who built Mansion Museum, the S.S. Meteor from Minocqua, while the Hiawatha trav- the railroad and kept it running, this 47- Museum, and the Richard I. Bong WWII els 6 miles north from Tomahawk. mile crushed-limestone trail cuts across Heritage Center. 800/942-5313. 800/446-6784 or 800/569-2160. the northwest corner of the state from St. Croix Falls in Polk County to Danbury in 7. PINE LINE RECREATION 12. FOX RIVER STATE Burnett County. 800/222-7655 or TRAIL TRAIL* 800/788-3164. A 28-mile trail that follows a former The Fox River is Wisconsin’s historic gate- railbed from Medford to Prentice in way to the world. You can follow this 5. * northcentral Wisconsin. Five miles of the water highway on a 14-mile partially Named after the Civil War mascot of the trail have been surfaced with limestone asphalt-paved and crushed-limestone 8th Wisconsin Regiment, this paved 16.9- screenings, with the remainder in crushed railbed trail. Green Bay’s many attractions mile trail links Chippewa Falls with gravel. 800/269-4505. are nearby. 920/448-6242. Cornell and . Near the trail’s midpoint at Jim Falls, you’ll 8. RED CEDAR STATE 13. SUNSET TRAIL* 6 find a statue honoring Old Abe. 888/723- TRAIL* Winding along the shore of Green Bay in 0024. This 15-mile crushed limestone trail traces popular , this lime- the Red Cedar River from Menomonie to stone-surfaced 4.4-mile trail lives up to its 1 its junction with the Chippewa River and name with glorious sunsets seen through 10 the Chippewa River State Trail. Highlights the bayside cedar trees. 920/868-3258. 4 include the massive .75-mile-long iron 11 bridge over the Chippewa River. 888/523-3866. EAST CENTRAL 14. MASCOUTIN VALLEY 7 NORTHEAST STATE TRAIL 13 A work in progress, this crushed-lime- 5 9. AHNAPEE STATE TRAIL* stone railbed trail winds through Green 8 2 18 Enjoy the Lake Michigan ports of Lake, Winnebago and Fond du Lac 3 22 9 Sturgeon Bay and Algoma on this 31-mile Counties. Currently, a 10-mile section 20 crushed limestone hiking/biking/horse- links Berlin with Ripon, and a 9-mile sec- 21 12 back-riding trail in Door and Kewaunee tion connects Rosendale with the western counties. 920/746-9959. edge of Fond du Lac. 920/929-3135. 16 10. BATS-CRYSTAL LAKE 15. OLD PLANK ROAD 41 19 42 40 14 TRAIL* TRAIL* 17 15 Enjoy prime Northwoods lake and forest This popular 17-mile asphalt-paved trail scenery on the 16-mile asphalt-paved roll parallels Hwy 23 between the western 33 25 between Boulder Junction and Sayner in edge of Sheboygan and the historic vil- Vilas County. You’ll skirt Trout Lake and lage of Greenbush. The trail follows the 28 pass five state forest campgrounds. route of a pioneer planked road. 38 34 24 37 26 29 800/466-8759, 888/722-3789. 800/457-9497. 32 23 35 31 27 39 36 30

8 Visit travelwisconsin.com 16. TRESTLE-FRIENDSHIP & 21. TOMORROW RIVER miles are asphalt paved, with the balance Waukesha and Cottage Grove in south- WIOWASH TRAIL* STATE TRAIL* surfaced with crushed limestone. eastern Wisconsin. The trail crosses scenic With 31 miles of crushed limestone and Covering 21 miles and two distinct land- 888/338-8666. Rock Lake and winds through drumlin hills in the west. 920/648-8774. paved trails, this is your ticket to scapes in Portage and Waupaca Counties, 26. GLACIAL DRUMLIN Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha and plenty of this new, crushed limestone trail crosses 35. GLACIAL RIVER TRAIL* quiet countryside. Nearly 1/3-mile long, the sandy plain east of Plover, through STATE TRAIL-EAST* Cultural and historical attractions high- the trestle spans Butte des the rolling hills of Waupaca County to the One of the state’s longest hiking/biking light this 8-mile paved and crushed lime- Morts in Menasha. 800/236-6673, pleasant village of Scandinavia. 800/236- trails, this 53-mile crushed- stone trail that runs from Fort Atkinson to 877/303-9200. 4636. limestone/asphalt-paved trail connects Waukesha and Cottage Grove in south- the Jefferson/Rock County line. South of 22. WIOUWASH STATE eastern Wisconsin. The trail crosses scenic Fort you can visit Indian Mounds & Trail CENTRAL TRAIL – NORTH UNIT Rock Lake and winds through drumlin Park and ride through a covered bridge. Winding through western Shawano hills in the west. 920/648-8774. 888/733-3678. 17. HILLSBORO STATE County, this 16-mile crushed-limestone 27. LAKE COUNTRY 36. JANESVILLE – SPRING TRAIL railbed trail links Tigerton with BROOK TRAIL* Birnamwood. At the village of Eland, it RECREATION TRAIL This 4.3-mile hiking, snowmobile and From a downtown trailhead, this trail connects with the Mountain Bay State This 8-mile recreation trail parallels I-94 mountain bike trail runs between offers 5 miles of asphalt-paved riding Trail. 800/235-8528. between Waukesha and Delafield. The Hillsboro and the “400” State Trail at trail is a former railbed surfaced with along a peaceful stream. The trail passes Union Center. Enjoy views of woods, limestone chips. Parking and trail access Palmer Park and the city’s beautiful Rotary farms and wetlands. 608/489-2350. SOUTHEAST is available at the Landsberg Center in Gardens. Another 5 miles of city trails 18. MOUNTAIN BAY STATE Waukesha, Naga-Waukee Park and can be enjoyed. 800/487-2757. Cushing Park in Delafield. 262/548-7801. TRAIL* 23. BROOKFIELD 37. MILITARY RIDGE STATE You can cover nearly half of central GREENWAY TRAILS 28. NEW BERLIN TRAIL Wisconsin on this 81-mile crushed-lime- Suburban Brookfield is laced with 12 RECREATION TRAIL This 40-mile ridge-top trail is named for stone hiking/biking trail. Passing through miles of asphalt-paved trails plus addition- This 6-mile, asphalt-paved trail on a for- the old military road that once connected Shawano-area vacationland, it connects al on-street routes. Another 7 miles are mer railbed runs from South 124th Street Fort Howard in Green Bay with Fort Wausau and Green Bay. 800/236-3976, proposed. The Greenway connects to at the Milwaukee/Waukesha County Line Crawford in Prairie du Chien. Enjoy Blue 800/235-8528, or 888/948-4748. Milwaukee County’s Oak Leaf Trail near to Lincoln Avenue in Waukesha. It con- Mound and Governor Dodge State Parks the county zoo and State Fair Park. nects with the Oak Leaf Trail in Greenfield along the way. 877/863-6343. 19. OMAHA TRAIL* 262/796-6675. Tying the I-90/94 community of Camp Park, and with the Glacial Drumlin State Trail in Waukesha. 262/548-7801. 38. NINE SPRINGS AND Douglas with Elroy where it junctions with 24. BUGLINE TRAIL* CAPITAL CITY STATE the “400” and Elroy-Sparta State Trails, This 12-mile crushed-limestone trail fol- 29. OAK LEAF TRAIL* TRAIL* this 13-mile hard-surfaced hiking/biking lows a twisting railbed past the famous Explore Milwaukee on this collection of Pedal 18 miles on traffic-free, asphalt- trail traverses beautiful ridge and valley Lannon limestone quarries. Connecting 34 miles of paved off-road bike trails and paved trails among Madison’s many terrain, passes through a tunnel, and downtown Menomonee Falls with the 31 miles of parkway drives and connect- attractions including the Monona Terrace crosses a high trestle. 608/847-9389. rural village of Merton, the trail passes ing city streets. The loop totals 90 miles Community Center, Camp Randall three attractive parks. 262/548-7801. 20. STEVENS POINT GREEN and visits beautiful lakefront and riverway Stadium and the Henry Vilas Zoo. At its CIRCLE* 25. EISENBAHN STATE parklands. 800/554-1448. west end it joins the Military Ridge State Trail. 800/373-6376. Circling the city of Stevens Point, this 24- TRAIL 30. PIKE TRAIL* mile route combines gravel, natural sur- Pedal leisurely through city and country- This 9.4-mile railbed trail links the 39. SUGAR RIVER STATE face and asphalt-paved trail with on- side on the “Iron Road.” This 24.6-mile Northern Kenosha County Trail leading to TRAIL* street links to show off the city’s beautiful trail runs from West Bend to Eden, just Racine, and the Southern Kenosha This 22-mile crushed limestone trail con- natural areas. 800/236-4636. south of Fond du Lac. It’s southern 5 County Trail leading to Lake County, nects the beautiful Swiss town of New Illinois. Trail highlights include the oldest Glarus with the railroad town of operating velodrome in the nation. Brodhead. Along the way it traces the 800/654-7309. Sugar River through the pleasant villages of Monticello and Albany. 800/527-6838 31. WHITE RIVER STATE or 608/897-8411. TRAIL One of the state’s newest, the White River State Trail follows an old Milwaukee SOUTHWEST Road railbed from Elkhorn to Burlington in Walworth County. Its 11.5 miles are 40. ELROY-SPARTA STATE surfaced with crushed limestone. TRAIL 800/395-8687 or 800/345-1020. This 34-mile roll between the Elroy Commons and Sparta Depot is the nation’s first rail-trail conversion and SOUTH CENTRAL perennially one of the most popular bicy- cling destinations in the state. Enjoy 32. BADGER STATE TRAIL three tunnels; one .75-mile long. This 33-mile crushed limestone trail starts 888/606-2453 or 800/354-2453. 7 miles south of Madison and runs all the way to the Illinois state line. The trail 41. GREAT RIVER STATE connects with the Sugar River State Trail TRAIL* at Monticello, and with the 12-mile Jane Cruising 24-miles through wildlife refuges Adams Trail in Illinois. 888/222-9111. along the mighty Mississippi, this 33. “400” STATE TRAIL* crushed-limestone hiking/biking trail ties scenic with Following the meandering Baraboo River, Trempealeau, Onalaska and the La Crosse this 22-mile crushed-limestone hiking/bik- River State Trail. 800/873-1901. ing trail joins Reedsburg and Elroy. Eleven bridges, five trail towns, and its connec- 42. LA CROSSE RIVER tion to the Hillsboro, Elroy-Sparta and STATE TRAIL* Omaha trails make the “400” a popular Passing through scenic marsh and farm- choice. 800/844-3507. land, this 21-mile crushed-limestone hik- 34. GLACIAL DRUMLIN ing/biking trail connects the Great River STATE TRAIL-WEST* State Trail with the famed Elroy-Sparta DOUG ALFT State Trail. 800/354-2453. One of the state’s longest hiking/biking trails, this 53-mile crushed- limestone/asphalt-paved trail connects ▲ Elroy-Sparta State Trail.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 9 FUN ON THE LAND Birding DOUG ALFT

NORTHWEST Wisconsin’s diverse 1. BAYFIELD geography offers a Apostle Islands National Lakeshore 415 Washington Ave variety of habitat for Bayfield WI 54814 715/779-3397 bird observation and www.nps.gov/apis More than 240 species of birds breed in study. 408 bird species and/or migrate through this archipelago of 21 islands and a 12-mile strip of main- in 56 families can be land shoreline northeast of Bayfield. Enjoy boating, sailing, kayaking, camping, fish- found here. Of those, ing, and touring historic lighthouses. Visitor center open Jun-Aug, daily 8am- ▲ Birdwatching, Marathon County. 3 are on the federal 6pm; Sep, daily 8am-4:30pm; Oct-May, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. One block north of -American Legion State endangered species Hwy 13 in Bayfield; Washington Avenue NORTHEAST Forest. A Great Wisconsin Birding and between 4th and 5th. Nature Trail site. Center open year-round; 3. FLORENCE 2. SARONA activities vary by season. Located 1.2 list, 13 are on the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural miles east of US Hwy 51 on Cty W. Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary Area state endangered list, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd 4842 Forestry Dr 6. SUAMICO Sarona WI 54870 Florence WI 54121 Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve and 13 others are 715/635-6543 888/889-0049, 715/528-5377 2024 Lakeview Dr www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/ www.florencewisconsin.com Suamico WI 54173 considered threatened hunthill A 7,400-acre, upland barrens; an area of 920/448-4466 A 500-acre preserve with mature north- undulating terrain with many small, clear www.co.brown.wi.us/parks on the state level. ern forest, two glacial lakes, bogs, lakes. The Pine River, a state-designated 925-acre wildlife area on the west shore prairie/oak savanna, and marshy shore- wild river, splits the acreage. Bird species of Green Bay. It features waterfowl and lines. The property includes two designat- include the red-tailed hawk, upland sand- wetland birds. 9 miles of hiking, X-C ski- The preserves and sanctuaries ed state natural areas and ten miles of piper, yellow-bellied sapsucker, great ing and snowshoeing trails. Interpretive listed here all include fully hiking trails. Common species include crested flycatcher, eastern bluebird, war- Center open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat & Bald Eagles, Sandhill Cranes, Loons, bling vireo, prairie warbler, chestnut-sided Sun noon-4pm. Located 5 miles north of staffed environmental centers. Green Herons, Great Blue Herons, many Green Bay: Take Hwy 41/141 north to Most offer exhibits and warbler, clay-colored sparrow and warblers, songbirds, raptors and grouse. Brewer’s blackbird. Open 4/1 to 12/31. Lineville Rd, turn east on Lineville to displays, naturalist programs, Paid, naturalist-guided hikes can be Phone ahead for specific opening date. Lakeview Dr, then north on Lakeview .5- trails and educational scheduled. Hunt Hill’s dining & lodging For information about the Barrens, visit mile to the park. outreach. Wisconsin State facilities can accommodate groups up to the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Parks are excellent locales for 75. The grounds are open year round; Florence, open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat buildings are open spring, summer and 9am-4pm. EAST CENTRAL bird watching. fall. Located 3 miles east of Sarona. 4. GREEN BAY 7. APPLETON Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 1 1660 E Shore Dr 4815 N Lynndale Dr Green Bay WI 54302 Appleton WI 54913 920/391-3671 920/731-6041 www.baybeachwildlife.com www.bubolzpreserve.org 700-acre urban wildlife refuge with live An 8-mile trail system for hiking, jogging, 5 animal exhibits, interactive nature center, bird watching, cross-country skiing and 2 trails & wildlife rehabilitation site. Open nature observation. Earth sheltered 3 Apr 15-Sept 15, 8am-7:30pm; Sept 16- Nature Center with natural history Apr 14, 8am-4:30pm. Located about 2 exhibits, nature store, restrooms and audi- miles from downtown Green Bay. From I- torium for programs and meetings. 43 take the Webster Ave exit. Then travel Naturalist on-duty at the Preserve Center. north on Webster Ave to East Shore Dr. Center open Tues-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12:30-4:30pm. Located 5. MANITOWISH WATERS north of Appleton on Cty A about a mile 6 North Lakeland Discovery Center north of Hwy 41. 215 CTH W Manitowish Waters WI 54545 8. CHILTON 15 4 12 10 877/543-2085, 715/543-2085 Ledge View Nature Center 14 www.discoverycenter.net W2348 Short Rd 7 The Discovery Center is a community- Chilton WI 53014 25 9 13 11 8 based environmental education center 920/849-7094 24 offering a variety of year-round programs www.co.calumet.wi.us/ & activities for all ages. The 66-acre for- 105-acre preserve with 3 miles of trail, 23 mer YCC camp also includes rustic, dorm- nature center, caves, observation tower, 21 style cabins, main lodge, outdoor and a variety of birds including spring/fall 22 19 amphitheater, stage, fields and interpre- migrants. Cave tour offered late May-Nov. tive trail. 20 km of easy to moderate hike- Park open dawn to dusk; nature center 18 bike-classical cross country ski-snowshoe open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 20 trails along the scenic Manitowish River 10am-4:30pm. Check Web site for cave and around Statehouse Lake in the tour schedule. Two miles south of Chilton 16 17 on Hwy G to Short Road. 10 Visit travelwisconsin.com 9. COLLINS in winter. Nature center open Apr-Oct, 18. MILWAUKEE bird and wildlife viewing. The DNR Field Collins Marsh Wildlife Area & Nature Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-noon. Trails Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Office offers an observation deck, tele- Center open daylight hours. Located just west of 1111 E Brown Deer Rd scopes and visitor information. Naturalist 20021 County Road JJ Two Rivers on Hwy 310. Milwaukee WI 53217 programs are offered in the spring and Collins WI 54207 414/352-2880 fall. Visitor center open year-round Mon- 920/772-4258 www.schlitzauduboncenter.com Fri 7:45am-4:30pm; plus Sat & Sun Apr 4,100-acre marsh habitat and wildlife area. CENTRAL More than 250 species of birds have been 15-May & Sept 15-Oct. Located just north of Horicon on Hwy 28. Unique species include great blue herons 14. BABCOCK recorded within this 185-acre sanctuary on (300-nest colony), great egrets, ospreys Lake Michigan. Five ponds, ravines, wood- Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Sandhill State Wildlife Area (four successful nests), yellow-headed lands and prairies provide habitat for W4279 Headquarters Rd 1715 County Road X blackbirds, bald eagles, and Forster’s terns. hawks, ducks, owls, warblers, finches and Mayville WI 53050 Babcock WI 54413 Upland species include Hungarian par- falcons. Interpretive Center. Open daily 920/387-2658 715/884-2437 tridge, ruffed grouse and woodcock. 9am-5pm. Located north of Milwaukee; www.fws.gov/midwest/horicon Canoe rental for exploration of the marsh www.dnr.wi.gov exit I-43 at Brown Deer Rd, east 1 mile. 32,000 acres of prime avian habitat with from ice-out through Sept 1. 9,500-acre tract with marshes, quiet Admission: $4 adult, $2 children. 223 species of birds. An ideal location to woods and ferns, bison herds, and a vari- view spring and fall migrations; fall is the 10. KAUKAUNA ety of birds. Best time to view the 19. NEWBURG 1000 Islands Environmental Center Riveredge Nature Center best time to view the spectacular concen- Sandhill Cranes is mid-October. tration of Canada geese. The U.S. Fish 1000 Beaulieu Ct 4458 W Hawthorne Dr Automobile trails and observation towers. and Wildlife Service manages the north- Kaukauna WI 54130 Learning center offers workshops on Newburg WI 53060 ern two-thirds of the marsh (21,417 920/766-4733 wildlife. Open 4/1 to 10/31. Please phone 800/287-8098, 262/375-2715 acres) including two trail systems open 1000islandsenvironmentalcenter.com ahead for exact dates. Located 1 mile www.riveredge.us year-round for hiking, wildlife observation 300-acre refuge along the Fox River. west of Babcock on Cty X. 350-acre sanctuary with 67 species of and X-C skiing in winter, and the 3.2-mile Home to nesting eagles, herons, owls, 15. STEVENS POINT birds. Includes 10 miles of hiking trails, and TernPike auto tour route open to vehicles bitterns, teal, coot, ducks, mergansers 8 miles of tracked X-C ski trails through April 15 to Sept 15. Visitor center, and song birds. Nature center with 300 Schmeeckle Reserve/ Conservation restored prairies and woodlands along the Hall of Fame Environmental Education barn, fishing trophy mounts from North America, Milwaukee River. Snowshoers have a spe- sites, and bird hikes available. Floating Africa and Asia as well as several live crit- 2419 North Point Dr cial snowshoeing area in the Mayhew Stevens Point WI 54481 boardwalk offers access to persons with ters. Free admission. Open Mon-Fri 8am- Woods. Weekend environmental programs disabilities. School field trips and group 800/236-4636, 715/346-4992 4pm, Sat & Sun 10am-3:30pm Hwy 41 to offered. Nature Center open Mon-Fri 8am- tours welcome. Visitor Center open Mon- Hwy 55 south through town to Dodge St, www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle 5pm, Sat & Sun noon-4pm. Located 1 mile Fri 7:30am-4pm, and weekends Sept-Oct east to Beaulieu Ct. 275 acres of wetlands, forests, prairies north of Newburg on Cty Y. (call for hours). Visitor center located 3 and a lake attract an array of songbirds, 11. MENASHA 20. WAUKESHA miles north of Mayville; Cty Y to Cty Z to raptors and waterfowl. 5 miles of nature Headquarters Rd. Heckrodt Wetland Reserve trails. The visitor center houses the Retzer Nature Center 1305 Plank Rd Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame. S14 W28167 Madison St 23. WAUPUN Menasha WI 54952 Visitor Center open daily 8am-5pm, year- Waukesha WI 53188 Marsh Haven Nature Center 920/720-9349 round. Located on the North end of the 262/896-8007 W10145 State Road 49 www.heckrodtwetland.com UW-SP campus. From I-39/US 51, take www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks Waupun WI 53963 76 acres of forested wetland, wetland exit 161 to Bus 51 to North Point Drive. 403-acre refuge with woodland, wetland 920/324-5818 meadow, open water and upland field and prairie habitats. Resident and migrant www.marshhaven.com communities on the northern shore of bird species include Cooper’s and Sharp- A 47-acre parcel on the northern edge of Lake Winnebaro. Wheelchair and stroller SOUTHEAST shinned hawks, Upland sandpipers, the Horicon Marsh dedicated to research, friendly 3+ mile trail system accesses the bobolinks, Henslow’s sparrows and 16. BRISTOL rehabilitation and education. Observation wetland. 5,000 sq ft Nature Center Yellow-breasted chats. Spring warblers tower, picnic shelter, amphitheater, nature includes live and mounted animals, Pringle Nature Center are excellent. Hiking trails. Grounds open center with museum displays, hiking trails indoor play area, and bird watching solar- 9800 160th Ave daily, dawn-10pm; visitor center open and pond. Open 5/15 to 11/15. Nature ium. Trails open year-round 6am-9pm; Bristol WI 53104 daily 8am-4:30pm. Located west of center open Mon-Fri noon-4pm; Sat & Nature Center open Tues-Fri 8am- 800/654-7309, 262/857-8008 Waukesha, just south of Hwy 18. Sun 9am-5pm. Located 3 miles east of 4:30pm, Sat & Sun 11am-4pm, closed www.pringlenc.org Waupun on Hwy 49. Mon. 4 miles of hiking trails through upland SOUTH CENTRAL 12. NEW LONDON hardwood forests, lowland marshes and oak savannah remnants. Environmental SOUTHWEST Mosquito Hill Nature Center programs, birding opportunities, wild- 21. BARABOO N3880 Rogers Rd. flowers, X-C skiing, and snowshoeing. International Crane Foundation 24. LA CROSSE New London WI 54961 Nature center open Tues-Sun, 9am-4pm. E11376 Shady Lane Rd Myrick Hixon Ecopark 920/779-6433 Call ahead for x-country ski rental avail- Baraboo WI 53913 2702 Quarry Rd www.mosquitohill.com ability. Located on Cty MB 1/2-mile south 608/356-9462 La Crosse WI 54601 430-acre environmental education center of Cty C. www.savingcranes.org 608/784-0303 with natural history displays, exhibit areas, The only place in the world where you mhecopark.org an art gallery, and an observatory. Has 17. KENOSHA can see all 15 species of cranes. Guided hiking, cross-country, and snowshoeing Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & 800-acre preserve with Nature Center and tours, multi-media presentation, exhibits. Hiking, X-C skiing, and snow- trails. A variety of programs and events Arboretum amphitheater, and 100 acres of restored are offered including bird watching. Trails 880 Green Bay Rd shoeing trails. Great for woodpeckers, prairie. See whooping cranes - the rarest warblers, spring and fall migrants. Open open daylight hours, (except during the Kenosha WI 53144 crane in the world. Open 4/15 to 10/31. gun deer hunting season). Normal inside Apr-Oct, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; call for 262/552-8196 Self-guided tours daily 9am-5pm. Guided weekend hours. hours are Tues-Fri 8am-4:30pm and www.hawthornhollow.org tours at 10am, 1 & 3pm from MD-LD and weekends 10am-3pm. Located 2 miles A private nature sanctuary comprised of a on weekends in Apr, May, Sept & Oct. 25. TREMPEALEAU east of New London; take Cty S to Rogers 12-acre arboretum, 3 historic buildings Located 5 miles north of Baraboo; Hwy Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Rd., watch for sign. and 2.5 miles of nature trails winding 12 to Shady Lane Rd. W28488 Refuge Rd through the woods and prairies of the 13. TWO RIVERS 22. HORICON Trempealeau WI 54661 Pike River Valley. See warblers, herons, 608/539-2311 Woodland Dunes Nature Center Horicon Marsh International hawks, woodpeckers, and flycatchers. www.fws.gov/midwest/trempealeau 3000 Hawthorne Ave. Education Center Open Mar-Oct, Tues-Sun, 8am-5pm; Nov- 6,220-acre refuge on the Mississippi River Two Rivers WI 54241 Dec 22, Tues-Sun, 8am-4pm; closed Mon N7725 State Road 28 920/793-4007 with nature trails and 5-mile driving tour. and Dec 24-Mar 1 Located 7 miles north Horicon WI 53032 View a variety of animal and plant life. www.woodlanddunes.com of Kenosha on Hwy 31 (Green Bay Rd). 920/387-7860 6.5 miles of trails and boardwalks Popular area for bird migration. Bike, fish, www.horiconmarsh.org X-C ski and snowshoe. Visitors center through the marsh, meadows and wood- The state-owned, southern third of the ed ridges of this 1200-acre refuge. 260 open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm, refuge open marsh (totaling 11,000 acres) is open to year-round daylight hours. From species of birds, including 36 species of the public. The Horicon Habitat Hike is a warblers have been recorded. X-C skiing Centerville, take Hwys 54/35 west 3.5 1.5-mile loop hiking trail with interpretive miles to W Prairie Rd, to Refuge Rd. signs. It affords excellent opportunities for

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 11 FUN ON THE LAND

Brewery Tours STEVENS POINT BREWERY

From robust lagers to NORTHWEST 1. ASHLAND hearty ales, Wisconsin’s South Shore Brewery 808 W Main St rich harvest of grain Ashland, WI 54806 715/682-9199 and hops produces a www.southshorebrewery.com Microbrewery with tours and tastings full spectrum of available; features historic brews, a variety of English ales, and seasonal specialties. artisanal beers. Open daily at 11am, Deep Water Grille Restaurant and bar have later hours. We Wisconsin is a legend offer brewery tours and beer tastings all ▲ Point Brewery lineup, Stevens Point. in the brewing the time. Call for hours. 2. CHIPPEWA FALLS outstanding beers. Five of these, Blonde, restaurant serves English style pub business; the state is Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company Vienna Woods, CopperHead, Whole Stein favorites includung steaks, sandwiches, 124 E Elm St and Big Swede are available throughout pizzas and some German traditional fare Chippewa Falls WI 54729 the year; the rest are seasonal beers. as well. Brewpub open daily 11am-mid- synonymous with the Located in the historic Dallas Creamery night; Brewery open Mon-Fri. Brewery 888/534-6437, 715/723-5557 building on the millpond. Free tours and tours by appointment. greatest names in www.leinie.com tastings Sat at 1pm. Free tours of the seventh oldest working America’s premium brewery in the , founded by CENTRAL the Leinenkugel family in 1867. Limited NORTHEAST beers. Today that samples of their award-winning, hand- 6. STEVENS POINT crafted specialty beers offered to those 21 4. GREEN BAY Stevens Point Brewery traditional Bavarian and older. Gift shop. Open Mon-Thurs & Hinterland Brewery 2617 Water St Sat 9am-5pm (tours 9:30am-4pm), Sun 313 Dousman St Stevens Point WI 54481 11am-4pm (tours 11:30am-3pm), Fri chemistry continues in Green Bay, WI 54303 9am-8pm (tours 9:30am-6:30pm). Tours 800/369-4911, 715/344-9310 small micro-breweries every half-hour. Reservations recommend- 920/438-8050, 888-604-2337 www.pointbeer.com ed. Located on Hwy 124 (Jefferson Ave) www.hinterlandbeer.com Established in 1857, the brewery pro- on the city’s north side. Discover the distinct flavors of Hinterland duces hand-crafted premium beers. Tour and industry giants Brewery. They brew their flagship the brewhouse, packaging area, museum, 3. DALLAS Hinterland Pale Ale and six other brews and hospitality tasting room. Tours on the across the Badger Viking Brewing Company with careful and concise brewing tech- hour Jun-Aug, Mon-Sat 11am-2pm; Sept- 234 Dallas St W niques, ensuring the highest quality. Their May, Mon-Fri at 1pm, and Sat hourly State. Take a tour, then Dallas, WI 54733 beers have won 7 medals including two from 11am-2pm. Reservations recom- 715/837-1824 Silver medals for our Pale Ale and a mended. Located on the city’s southwest relax and wet your www.vikingbrewing.com World Champion medal for our Maple side. Established in 1994, this small craft brew- Bock. Outdoor beer patio. Two-story fire- whistle. er of fine lagers and ales was the first place. Guided tours Sat at 1, 3 & 5pm. microbrewery in Northwest Wisconsin. Brewery, beer garden & pub open Mon SOUTHEAST Viking brings back the time-honored tra- noon-5pm, Tues-Wed noon-8pm, Thurs- dition of a local, family run brewery that Sat, noon-late. 7. GLENDALE takes pride in brewing 22 unique and Sprecher Brewing Co, Inc 1 701 W Glendale Ave EAST CENTRAL Glendale WI 53209 414/964-2739 5. APPLETON www.sprecherbrewery.com Fratello’s Restaurant & Fox River Established in 1985, this small brewery Brewing Company produces outstanding beers and gourmet 501 W Water St sodas. Tours year-round Fri at 4pm; Sat at 3 Appleton, WI 54911 1, 2 & 3 pm; and Sun at noon, 1 & 2pm. 920/993-9087 June-Aug daily tours available, call for www.supplerestaurantgroup.com times. Reservations required. Located on 2 Situated along the scenic Fox River on the Glendale Ave, just south of Lincoln Park. original site of the Paine Lumber Mill, this microbrewery and restaurant offers eight 8. MILWAUKEE microbrews and features a fully opera- Lakefront Brewery, Inc 6 4 tional, visible brew house. Open daily, 1872 N Commerce St Milwaukee WI 53212 13 11am-1am. Brewery tours on Saturday. 5 414/372-8800 Stone Cellar Brewpub www.lakefrontbrewery.com 1004 S Olde Oneida St Character, charm and award-winning 14 Appleton, WI 54915 beers crafted in old-world tradition at 920/731-3322 “the small brewery with the big taste.” www.stonecellarbrewpub.com Tours Mon-Sat at 3pm, plus additional Stone Cellar Brewpub is the oldest, con- tours Fri & Sat (call for times). Located tinually running brewpub in Wisconsin. about a mile north of downtown on the 9 7 Stone Cellar brews their own set of ten Milwaukee River, between Pleasant Street 11 8 beers and gourmet sodas in a 150 year and Humboldt Avenue. 12 old “Between the Locks” building. The 15 10

12 Visit travelwisconsin.com Miller Brewing Company Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 1-9pm in summer or 4251 W State St noon-5pm in winter. Tours Fri 3:30pm,

Milwaukee WI 53208 Sat 1:30 & 3:30pm. Exit Hwy 12/14 east GLENN SANDERSON 800/944-5483, 414/931-2337 at Greenway Blvd; then north on High www.millercoors.com Point, and east on Terrace. Free guided indoor/outdoor walking tour 10. MONROE includes theater presentation, a visit to Minhas Craft Brewery the packaging and shipping centers, brewhouse and historic caves. Enjoy prod- 1208 14th Ave uct samples in the Bavarian-style Miller Monroe WI 53566 Inn, or seasonal outdoor beer garden. 608/325-3191 Gift shop 10am-5pm. Tours daily www.minhasbrewery.com 10:30am-3:30pm. Call for availability Producing award-winning brews since update. Located 3.5 mi west of down- 1845, making it the second-oldest contin- town Milwaukee. Exit Hwy 41 at State St; ually operating brewery in the country. follow signs. Tours Fri at 1pm, Sat at 1 & 3pm. Call ahead to reserve a spot on the tour. Water Street Brewery Located a block southwest of Monroe’s 1101 N Water St historic Courthouse Square. Milwaukee, WI 53202 414/272-1195 11. MT. HOREB www.waterstreetbrewery.com Grumpy Troll Brewery Established in 1987,Water Street is 105 S 2nd St Milwaukee’s original brew pub. Located in Mount Horeb, WI 53572 the city’s downtown entertainment dis- 608/437-2739 trict, it features a variety of seasonal and www.thegrumpytroll.com award-winning traditional and specialty This brewery is housed in the historic beers brewed on premises. The restaurant Mount Horeb Creamery building. The on- serves appetizers, sandwiches and nightly site brewery, operated by award winning entrée specials. Friday fish fry & Weekend Brewmaster Mark “The Captain” Duchow brunch. Open daily at 11am. Brewery features up to twelve beers on tap. The tours available. Grumpy features a full lunch and tours of ▲ Leinenkugel Brewery Tour, Chippewa Falls. the brewery are available. SOUTH CENTRAL 12. NEW GLARUS 14. LA CROSSE New Glarus Brewing Co SOUTHWEST Pearl Street Brewery 9. MIDDLETON County Rd W at State Road 69 13. BLACK RIVER FALLS 1401 St Andrew St Capital Brewery Company, Inc. New Glarus WI 53574 Sand Creek Brewing Company La Crosse, WI 54603 7734 Terrace Ave 608/527-5850 320 Pierce St 608/784-4832 Middleton WI 53562 www.newglarusbrewing.com Black River Falls WI 54615 www.pearlstreetbrewery.com 608/836-7100 Small brewer of outstanding beer and ale. Started in a basement with a tiny seven- 715/284-7553 www.capital-brewery.com Named one of the World’s Ten Best barrel subterranean brewhouse, this Brewers of 15 annual, seasonal and limit- Breweries of 1995 and 1997. Beer sam- www.sandcreekbrewing.com brewery developed a tradition of brewing ed release beers. Live in the out- pling for a nominal fee. Self-guided tours Brews 29 varieties for proprietary and carefully hand-crafted award-winning ales door Bier Garten May-Sept every Fri, 6- daily 10am-4pm. Located on the city’s contract labels, specializing in premium and lagers. It has grown to a 30 barrel 9pm. Hospitality Bar open Oct-May. Gift north side at the intersection of Hwy 69 craft brewed lagers and ales. Tours Fri at brewery housed in the historic La Crosse Haus open Mon & Tues 9am-5pm, Wed- and Cty W. 3pm. Footwear building. Open Tue-Fri 4pm- 8pm, Sat noon-5pm. Tours and tastings Sat noon-5pm. 15. POTOSI Potosi Brewery & National Brewery Museum 209 S Main St Potosi, WI 53820 608/763-4002 www.potosibrewery.com At its peak, the Potosi Brewery had grown to be the fifth largest in Wisconsin, shipping a variety of labels including Good Old Potosi, Holiday, Garten Brau, Augsburger and others to destinations throughout the United States. In 1972 the brewery ceased oper- ations. Reopened in 2004, the brewery is now home to the National Brewery Museum as well as the Great River Road Interpretive Center. Open seven days a week, 10am-6pm. Admission to museum is $7 adults; $4 children. Located on Hwy 133, south end of Main Street. NEW GLARUS BREWING COMPANY Travel Green.

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Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 13 FUN ON THE LAND Casinos BRIAN MALLOY

Wisconsin's eleven NORTHWEST 1. BAYFIELD Indian tribes offer Isle Vista Casino 88705 Pine Tree Ln (state Road 13 N) exciting casino Bayfield WI 54814 800/226-8478, 715/779-3712 gambling and bingo Wisconsingaming.com Video poker, slot machines, blackjack, action in nineteen video keno, reel slots, two-deck pitch, progressives and bingo. Lounge and grill. locations across the Summer hours 10am-2am daily. Winter hours Sun-Wed 10am-midnight, Thur-Sat state. If you like table 10am-2am. Located 3 miles north of Bayfield on Hwy 13. action with all the bells 2. DANBURY Hole in the Wall Casino & Motel and whistles, these Po Box 98 Danbury WI 54830 casinos fill the bill. Test 800/238-8946, 715/656-3444 www.HoleInTheWallCasino.com your luck – but don't Nine blackjack tables, 300 reel slot and video machines. Cafe, 45-room hotel with push it – with indoor pool, and 35-site RV park. Casino open Sun-Thur 8am-2am, Fri & Sat 8am- blackjack, poker, reel 4am. Located on Hwy 35/77. and video slots, craps 3. HAYWARD LCO Casino, Lodge & Convention and roulette. Then, Center 13767 W County Road B relax with luxury Hayward WI 54843 ▲ Oneida Bingo & Casino, Green Bay. 800/526-2274, 715/634-5643 accommodations, fine www.lcocasino.com 4. HERTEL 600 reel slot and video machines, eight Little Turtle Hertel Casino NORTHEAST dining and Vegas-style blackjack tables, 300 seat bingo. Buffet, sports lounge, gift shop, 56-room lodge 4384 State Highway 70 7. CARTER Hertel WI 54845 & convention center, and top entertain- Potawatomi Bingo/Northern Lights entertainment. 715/349-5658 ment. Casino open daily, 9am-4am. Bingo Casino www.stcroixcasino.com sessions Mon-Fri at 7pm, Sun at 2pm. 618 State Highway 32 99 video slot machines, deli restaurant. Located four miles east of Hayward on Carter WI 54566 Cty B. Open 24 hours daily. Located on Hwy 70, two miles west of Hertel. 800/487-9522, 715/473-2021 www.cartercasino.com Remember, you must be 5. ODANAH 500 slot and video poker machines, 12 1 21 or older to gamble in Bad River Lodge, Casino & table games including Blackjack, Craps, 5 Wisconsin. Convention Center Roulette, Let It Ride, 3 Card Poker. Poker 123 Maple St Us Highway 2 Room with five “live” tables and weekly Odanah WI 54861 tournaments, high stakes bingo, restau- 2 rant and live entertainment. Attached to 3 800/777-7449, 715/682-7121 4 10 www.badriver.com the 99 room Indian Springs Lodge. Casino 500 video poker and slot machines, six open 9am, Blackjack open 10am. Call for 8 blackjack tables. Restaurant, snack bar, Bingo sessions. Located halfway between Wabeno and Townsend on Hwy 32. 6 7 50-room lodge (includes 8 jacuzzi suites) and convention center, gift shop, grocery, 8. CRANDON convenience store, and 15-site RV camp- Mole Lake Casino ground. Open 8am-2am daily. Located 10 Rr 1 Box 625 12 miles east of Ashland on Hwy 2. Crandon WI 54520 14 11 6. TURTLE LAKE 800/236-9466, 715/478-5290 9 St. Croix Casino & Hotel www.molelake.com 13 777 Us Highway 8 63 370 reel slot and video machines, six 18 Turtle Lake WI 54889 blackjack tables, and bingo hall. Snack 800/846-8946, 715/986-4777 bar in bingo hall. Lodging three blocks www.stcroixcasino.com from casino. Open Sun-Thur 10am-2am, 19 1,100 reel slots and video machines, 24 Fri & Sat 10am-3am. Blackjack tables blackjack tables, roulette, craps, poker open at 3pm daily. Bingo sessions Fri-Tue at 6:20 & 7pm, Sun at 1 & 1:30pm. The 16 and bingo hall. 158-room hotel, restau- rant, buffet and snack bar. Complete ban- two casinos are a block apart on Hwy 55 quet and convention service. Live enter- in the village of Mole Lake. tainment. Open all day, every day (24/7). 17 15 Located at the intersection of Hwys 8 & 63, one mile west of Turtle Lake.

14 Visit travelwisconsin.com 9. GREEN BAY Entertainment. Open all day, every day. 13. NEKOOSA bar, international buffet, sports bar & grill. Oneida Bingo & Casino Located at the intersection of Hwy 47 Rainbow Casino Open all day, every day (24/7). Located 2020 Airport Dr # 2100 and Cty D in Lac du Flambeau. 949 County Road G minutes from downtown Milwaukee. Green Bay WI 54313 Nekoosa WI 54457 Traveling east on I-94, use the 26th/St. 800/238-4263, 920/494-4500 800/782-4560, 715/886-4560 Paul exit, then turn right on 25th Street. www.oneidabingoandcasino.net CENTRAL www.rbcwin.com Traveling west on I-94, use the Modern gaming complex with reel slot & 650 reel games, 12 blackjack tables, 22nd/Clybourn exit, then turn left on video machines, blackjack tables and high 11. BOWLER roulette, gift/smoke shop, two restau- 25th Street. stakes bingo. 850-seat bingo hall. Mohican North Star Casino & Bingo rants, lounge, snack bar, banquet center, Complex includes a 300-room hotel and W12180 County Road A convenience store, and eight RV sites. convention center, two restaurants, three Bowler WI 54416 Casino open Mon-Thur 8am-2am, and Fri SOUTH CENTRAL 800/775-2274 snack bars, and a gift/smoke shop. Open 8am-Sun 2am. Hwy 173 from downtown 16. BARABOO all day, every day. Located on Hwy 172, www.mohicannorthstar.com Nekoosa to Cty G; then south 4 miles. directly across from Austin Straubel 1,000+ slot machines, 18 blackjack Ho-Chunk Casino & Bingo Airport. tables, and private hi-stakes blackjack 14. WITTENBERG S3214 Us Highway 12 area. Cafe, full-service bar and RV camp- Wittenberg Casino Baraboo WI 53913 10. LAC DU FLAMBEAU ing on-site. Lodging, golf, bike and snow- N7214 Hwy 45 800/746-2486, 608/356-6210 Lake of the Torches Bingo mobile trails nearby. Casino open Sun- Wittenberg, WI 54499 www.ho-chunk.com 424 Little Pines Rd Thur 8am-2am, Fri & Sat 24 hours. Bingo 715/253-4400 2,600 slot machines, 72 blackjack tables Lac Du Flambeau WI 54538 Games Sun at 1:30pm; Mon, Wed, Thur 11,000 sq. ft. casino with 500 slots and 360-seat bingo hall. Various bingo 800/44S-HOUT, 715/588-4217 & Fri at 5:30pm. Located between including 100 progressive machines. sessions throughout the week. www.lakeofthetorches.com Gresham and Bowler on Cty Hwy A. Operated by the Ho-Chunk Nation. Open Concessions, snack bar and buffet. 300- High-stakes and satellite bingo. Snack bar. daily 8am-2am. Located on Hwy 45 one room hotel and convention center. Open Tues-Thur & Sat sessions at 4:30pm & 12. KESHENA mile north of Hwy 29. all day, every day (24/7). Located four 6pm, Fri sessions at 11:30am and 1pm, Menominee Casino, Bingo, Hotel & miles north of Baraboo on Hwy 12. Or, pluss four evening sessions, Sun sessions Campground from I-90/94 take exit #92, Hwy 12 south at 11am & 1pm. Located directly behind Highway 47/55 SOUTHEAST about 4 miles. Keshena WI 54135 the William Wildcat Community Center 17. MADISON on Little Pines Road in Lac du Flambeau. 800/343-7778, 715/799-3600 15. MILWAUKEE Potawatomi Bingo & Casino DeJope Bingo & Entertainment Lake of the Torches Resort Casino www.menomineecasinoresort.com 12 blackjack tables and 837 slot 1721 W Canal St 4002 Evan Acres Rd 510 Old Abe Rd machines. 400-seat bingo hall with ses- Milwaukee WI 53233 Madison WI 53718 Lac Du Flambeau WI 54538 sions each week. Casino connects to 100- 800/729-7244, 414/645-6888 888/248-1777, 608/223-9576 800/25T-ORCH, 715/588-7070 room hotel and conference center with www.paysbig.com www.dejope.com www.lakeofthetorches.com restaurant and gift/smoke shop. Suites More than 1,500 slot and video 1200-seat high stakes electronic bingo 16 blackjack tables plus 775 reel, video have microwave, refrigerator, iron and machines, 24 blackjack tables, seating for hall. Food court. Open 7am-4am daily. and progressive slot machines. Complex ironing board, hot-tub/jacuzzi. 30 free RV 1,600 bingo hall (call for sessions). Plus, From I-90, take exit 142-B; then Hwy includes a 205-seat restaurant, 101-room sites. Open 24/7. Located on Hwys 47/55 500-seat cabaret-style theater hosts some 12/18 east. hotel, and conference center. in Keshena. of the nation’s top performers. Poker room open 24 hours. Restaurant, snack SOUTHWEST 18. BLACK RIVER FALLS Majestic Pines Hotel, Bingo & Casino W9010 Highway 54 E Black River Falls WI 54615 800/625-8668, 715/284-8056 www.mpcwin.com 600 slot machines, eight blackjack tables, 480-seat bingo hall. Buffet, snack bar, entertainment, and adjoining 60-room hotel with indoor pool, whirlpool & sauna. Open MD-LD 24/7; LD-MD Mon- Thur 8am-2am & Fri 8am-Mon 2am. Blackjack: 10am-4am. Bingo: Mon-Sat open at 4pm, warm-ups 6pm, early bird 6:30pm, regular session 7pm; Sun mati- nee open at 10am, warm-ups noon, early bird 12:30pm, regular session 1pm. Located 4miles east of I-94 on Hwy 54. 19. TOMAH Whitetail Crossing Casino 27867 Hwy 21 East Tomah, WI 54660 866/880-9822 2,000 sq. ft. facility with 100 slots and a smoke shop. Operated by the Ho-Chunk Nation. Open weekdays 8am-mid, week- ends 8am-2am. Located 3 miles east of Tomah on Hwy 21. RJ & LINDA MILLER

▲ Ho-Chunk Bingo & Casino, Baraboo.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 15 FUN ON THE LAND Cheese ELIZABETH HEY Factory Tours

No trip to Wisconsin NORTHWEST would be complete 1. COMSTOCK Crystal Lake Cheese Factory, Inc without a visit to a 1858 US Hwy 63 Comstock WI 54826 cheese factory. We 715/822-2437 lead the nation in www.blaserusa.com Monterey jack, cheddar, muenster, and cheesemaking. Much specialty-flavored natural cheeses made with mushrooms, cranberries, sweet basil of it is made in small, and apples. Retail outlet, observation win- dow. In operation since 1948. Open Apr- ▲ Carr Valley Cheese Company, La Valle. family-owned and Dec, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm; operated factories that Jan-Mar reduced winter hours, call ahead. and many more natural flavored cheeses. pepper jack, habanero jack, reduced fat, Located 5 miles south of Cumberland on Observation window. Retail outlet open farmers and flavors. Family-owned since specialize in award- Hwy 63. Jan-Apr 9am-5pm daily. May-Dec 1914. Observation window and video winning varieties. They 2. SOMERSET 8:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & only. Retail outlet open Mon-Fri 7am- Bass Lake Cheese Factory Sun. From I-94 take exit #28 (Glenwood 4pm; Sat 8am-noon. From Kiel, north on welcome visitors. The 598 Valley View Trl City/Spring Valley) to Hwy 128 south 4 Hwy 67, right on X for 2 miles, left on Somerset WI 54025 miles. Lax Chapel for 1 mile, right on Point factories listed offer 800/368-2437, 715/247-5586 Creek for 1/2 mile. either tours, www.blcheese.com NORTHEAST 7. LITTLE CHUTE Award-winning, all natural, handmade Simon’s Specialty Cheese observation windows, specialty cheeses made from cow, sheep, 4. OCONTO FALLS 2735 Freedom Rd and goat milk. Many varieties. Self-guided Springside Cheese Corp Little Chute WI 54140 or video presentations tours, observation window, picnic area, 7989 Arndt Rd 800/444-0374, 920/788-6311 cheesemaking video, and dairy antiques. www.simonscheese.com that detail the Groups by reservation. Open Mon-Fri 9am- Oconto Falls WI 54154 920/829-6395 Cheese curds, cheddars, mozzarella, colby cheesemaking process. 6pm, Sat 10am-6pm. Closed Sun. Located and specialty cheeses, more than 100 8 miles north of Hudson, off Cty I. Cheddar, colby, monterey jack, farmers, They all have retail specialty & low sodium cheeses; more varieties in all. No tours - “Cheese-mak- 3. WILSON than 25 varieties. Three observation win- ing” video and mini-museum in our store. outlets so you can take Cady Cheese Factory, Inc dows. Call ahead for a guide to explain Bus tours are welcome! Retail outlet open 126 State Highway 128 what you see. Retail outlet open Mon-Fri Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 8am-5pm. From some home as a Wilson WI 54027 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. Hwy 41, take the Cty N (Freedom Rd.) exit, then west one block. souvenir. 715/772-4218 From Oconto Falls, take Cty B north 8 www.cadycheese.com miles through Spruce to Arndt Road inter- 8. MANITOWOC section. (About a mile N of Spruce.) An award winning Colby plant, in busi- Pine River Dairy ness since 1908. Manufacturers of long- 10115 English Lake Rd horn colby, cheddar, monterey jack, EAST CENTRAL Manitowoc WI 54220 gold’n jack, hot pepper jack, veg’y jack 920/758-2233 5. ADELL www.pineriverdairy.com Beechwood Cheese Co. More than 250 varieties of cheese avail- N1598W Cty Road A able in our retail store. View the butter Adell WI 53001 making process through our observation 877/224-3373, 920/994-9306 window. Retail outlet open Mon-Fri 8am- 1 www.beechwoodcheese.com 5pm, Sat 8am-1pm. From Manitowoc An old-fashioned cheese factory creating take Hwy 42 south 2.5 miles to English more than 50 natural specialty flavors. Lake Rd; then west 2.5 miles. 2 Daily sampling tray, cheese curds, obser- 9. SHEBOYGAN FALLS 3 11 4 vation window. Cheese making done Gibbsville Cheese Co, Inc 16 mornings only. Gift boxes and shipping 14 W2663 County Road OO 13 15 year round. Retail outlet open Mon-Fri Sheboygan Falls WI 53085 23 9:30am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm. Located in 920/564-3242 25 17 12 7 Beechwood about 20 miles southwest of Sheboygan, off Hwy 28, on Cty A. www.gibbsvillecheese.com 8 Cheddar, colby, monterey jack, swiss, 10 6 6. KIEL brick, fresh curds, low-fat cheese and Henning’s Cheese, Inc much more. Observation window. Retail 5 9 20201 Point Creek Rd outlet open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm. From 19 22 Kiel WI 53042 Sheboygan take I-43 south to Cty V west 24 920/894-3032 to Hwy 32, turn south, 2 miles to 21 www.henningscheese.com Gibbsville. Fresh curds Mon-Fri after 10:30am. Other cheese varieties include: string cheese, mozza whips, colby, colby jack, cheddar, 2018 16 Visit travelwisconsin.com 14. MARION CENTRAL Dupont Cheese, Inc N10140 Hwy 10 10. BERLIN Marion WI 54950 Willow Creek Cheese 715/754-5424, 800/895-873 W1965 State Road 21 www.dupontcheeseinc.com Berlin WI 54923 Fresh curds every Thurs & Fri. Colby, ched- WISCONSIN MILK MARKETING BOARD 920/361-5256 dar, monterey jack, rainbow and other www.unionstarcheese.com flavored cheeses. Observation window. Muensters, cheddars, colby varieties plus Retail outlet open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat string cheese and cheese curds. Retail 8am-3pm. Located 6 miles south of outlet open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 8am- Marion on Hwy 110. 5pm. Call for tour information. Located about 4 miles north of Berlin on Hwy 21, 15. MARSHFIELD just east Hwy. 49/Hwy. 21 intersection. Nasonville Dairy, Inc 10898 US Highway 10 11. CURTISS Marshfield WI 54449 Suttner’s Cheese 715/676-2177 N14505 Sandhill Ave www.nasonvilledairy.com ▲ Widmer Cheese Cellars, Theresa. Curtiss WI 54422 Cheddar, colby, monterey jack, marble 715/223-3338 jack, feta, cheese curds and specialty Manufacturer of waxed cheddar styles 22. THERESA cheese. Observation window. Pre- SOUTH CENTRAL and fresh cheddar curds. Observation arranged tours by appointment. Retail Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc window. Retail outlet open Mon-Fri 8am- outlet open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am- 214 W Henni St 5:30pm; Sat 8am-2pm. Located 3 miles 18. BRODHEAD Theresa WI 53091 noon. Located 7 miles west of Marshfield Decatur Dairy, Inc west of Abbotsford on Hwy 29. on Hwy 10. 888/878-1107, 920/488-2503 W1668 County Road F 12. FREMONT www.widmerscheese.com 16. MOSINEE Brodhead WI 53520 Family owned and operated since 1922. Union Star Cheese Factory Mullins Cheese, Inc 608/897-8661 7742 County Road II Manufacturers of hand-crafted brick, 598 Seagull Dr www.decaturdairy.com colby, cheddar. Observation window. Pre- Fremont WI 54940 Mosinee WI 54455 Brick, muenster, farmers, havarti, swiss arranged tours by reservation. Retail out- 800/354-3373, 920/836-2804 715/693-3205 and cheese curds. Pre-arranged tours let open Mon-Fri 6:30am-5pm, Sat 7am- www.unionstarcheese.com Specializing in cheddar, colby, and mon- offered Mon-Sat, 9am-noon. Retail outlet 5pm, Sun (June-Oct only) 10am-4pm. Muensters, cheddars, colby varieties plus terey jack - more than 50 varieties. Fresh open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Located 3 miles From Main St in Theresa (Hwy 175), turn string cheese and cheese curds. Tours curds daily. Video. Retail outlet open west of Brodhead on Cty F. west on Henni St, 1.5 blks to the cheese Mon-Sat 8-10am; please call ahead for Mon-Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm. 19. LA VALLE factory. groups over 6. Retail outlet open Mon-Sat Located in downtown Knowlton, 5 miles Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc 7am-5pm; Sun 10:30am-5pm. Located in south of Mosinee. the town of Zittau, 4 miles southeast of S3797 County Road G SOUTHWEST Fremont on Cty. II, north side of road. 17. RUDOLPH La Valle WI 53941 Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese 800/462-7258, 608/986-2781 23. DURAND 13. GRANTON Company www.carrvalleycheese.com Lynn Dairy Inc Eau Galle Cheese Factory 6860 State Rd 34 One of America’s finest specialty cheese N6765 State Road 25 W1929 US Highway 10 Rudolph WI 54475 plants with more than 50 delicious cheese Granton WI 54436 Durand WI 54736 715/435-3144 varieties. Fresh curds daily. Self-guided 715/283-4211 715/238-7129 tours of 100 years of family cheesemak- Fresh cheese curds. Observation window www.eaugallecheese.com www.lynndairy.com ing. Observation window. Retail outlet and a video on cheesemaking. Call to Parmesan, romano and asiago. Pre- Cheddars, colby, marble, monterey jack, open Mon-Sat 8am-4pm. From La Valle, pre-arrange a guided tour. Ice cream. arranged tours by appointment. farmers, mozzarella, feta. Observation go south 4 miles on Hwy 58 through Retail outlet open Mon-Fri 8am-5:15pm, Observation window. Retail outlet open window. Retail outlet open Mon-Fri 8am- Sat 8am-5pm, Sun & Hols 9am-noon. Ironton, then south (left) on Cty G 1 mile. 4:30pm; Sat 8am-4pm. Located on Hwy Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 11am- Located 7 miles north of Wisconsin 20. MONROE 4:30pm. Located on Hwy. 25 north, 2 10, 3 miles east of Granton in the Town Rapids on Hwy 34. of Lynn. Roth Kase USA, Ltd./Alp & Dell miles northwest of Hwy. 10, Durand. Cheese Store 24. MOUNT STERLING 657 2nd St Mt. Sterling Cheese Co-op Monroe WI 53566 505 Diagonal St 608/328-3355 Mount Sterling WI 54645 www.rothkase.com 608/734-3151 Specializing in gruyere, fontina, but- www.buygoatcheese.com terkase, and havarti - including plain, dill, Goat milk cheeses including cheddars and pesto, horseradish & jalapeno pepper. jacks. Observation window. Retail outlet Self-guided tours through an observation open Sep-Oct, daily 8am-4pm; Nov-Aug, hallway - best time is 9am-1pm. Guided weekdays 8am-4pm. Located in Mt. tours need reservations. Retail outlet open Sterling, two blocks east of the intersec- Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, and tion of Hwys 27 & 171. Sun 10am-5pm. From Hwy 11/81 take the 69-S exit, first building on the right. 25. NELSON 21. PLAIN Nelson Cheese Factory State Road 35 S Cedar Grove Cheese, Inc Nelson WI 54756 E5904 Mill Rd 715/673-4725 Plain WI 53577 www.nelsoncheese.com 800/200-6020, 608/546-5284

WISCONSIN MILK MARKETING BOARD Cheddar, colby, monterey jack, and fresh www.cedargrovecheese.com cheese curds. Observation window. Store Specialty and organic cheeses since 1878. open Apr-Oct, Sun-Thur 9am-6pm, Fri & Fresh curds daily. Tours include the inno- Sat 9am-7pm; Nov-Mar, daily 9am- vative “Living Machine” water treatment 5:30pm. Located on Hwy 35 in Nelson. system. Retail outlet open Apr-Dec, Mon- Sat 8am-4:30pm, Sun 9am-1pm; Jan-Mar, Mon-Sat 10am-3pm. Call ahead for tour information and for winter hours. From Plain, east on Cty B, 0.5 mile to Mill Rd, turn left. ▲ Practicing the art of cheesemaking.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 17 FUN ON THE LAND Fall Drives BRIAN MALLOY

Experience the ageless NORTHWEST 1. APOSTLE ISLANDS appeal of autumn in 800/472-6338 travelbayfieldcounty.com Wisconsin. The state’s Fall colors frame the view of the lake along the Apostle Islands National highways and byways Lakeshore/Lake Superior Shoreline Tour (Hwy 13) from Ashland to Superior. offer travelers their pick Breathtaking bluff-top vistas, quaint coastal villages, majestic lighthouses, and of captivating scenery, island cruises are highlights, as are the wild beauty of the from densely forested and the waterfalls of Amnicon State Park. 2. CHIPPEWA FALLS TO lake shores to craggy CORNELL 888/723-0024 river valleys to www.chippewachamber.org Here's a fall driving tour with both biking patchwork farm fields – and hiking options. Hwy. 178 from Chippewa Falls to Cornell is a pleasant, all of it painted with 23-mile autumn outing that hugs the north shore of the Chippewa River. If the bold colors of you've brought the bikes, the Old Abe State Trail traces the river's south shore. autumn glory. Your car The routes are highlighted by state parks at either end, both with family camping. State Park just east of provides the ideal seat ▲ Chippewa Falls offers great autumn vistas Fall color drive, Eagle River. for this dramatic with 18 miles of hiking trails. Brunet Island State Park north of Cornell offers a 4. ST. CROIX VALLEY 6. KEWAUNEE & DOOR display. Here’s a quiet autumn respite surrounded by the 800/222-7655 COUNTIES waters of the Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. www.uwrf.edu/scvrta 800/527-3529 sampling of Wisconsin’s 3. HAYWARD AREA Covering 60 miles along Hwy 35 from www.doorcounty.com 800/724-2992 Prescott to St. Croix Falls, the St. Croix Protected by the warming waters of Lake Valley Scenic Drive brings motorists Michigan, the hardwoods of Kewaunee www.haywardlakes.com stellar fall driving tours. through quaint river towns that dot the and Door Counties make a colorful Hayward Area Fall Color Tour No. 2 is a pristine scenery of the St. Croix National autumn drive. You can trace Hwy 42 60-mile loop that skirts the forests along Scenic Riverway. The Osceola and St. north from Manitowoc to Gills Rock at four of the area’s largest lakes: Round Croix Valley Railway offers popular col- the very tip of the Door County thumb Lake, the Chippewa Flowage, Lac Courte orama viewing excursions. Enjoy wine- (106 miles). Along the way, enjoy terrific Oreilles, and Grindstone Lake. The route tasting, vibrant performing and visual bluff-top views of the lake, five popular is well signed. You’ll find plenty of resort arts, historical attractions and fine dining. state parks, seven picturesque lighthouses accommodations and eateries, as well as 1 At St. Croix Falls, Interstate State Park is a in as many charming towns, 250 miles of world-class fall walleye and musky fish- geological gem as well as the headquar- marvelous Lake Michigan shoreline, and a ing. The Hayward Lakes VCB offers two ters of the 255-mile St. Croix National ferry ride to Washington Island. splendid brochures with six fall color Scenic Riverway. routes. 7. MARINETTE COUNTY 800/236-6681 3 8 NORTHEAST www.marinettecounty.com Marinette County’s Waterfall Tour is a sce- 5 5. HERITAGE DRIVE nic wonder in autumn; a series of 14 falls SCENIC BYWAY and cataracts linked in a 125-mile loop 4 www.byways.org/explore/byways/ tour. See one or see ‘em all; make the trip 2324 as long or as short as you want. Half the The Heritage Drive Scenic Byway in falls are located in picturesque county 2 7 Oneida County is a 15-mile forked route parks, most with footbridges and won- derful picnic spots. It’s sure-fire fall fun. 10 through the Chequamegon-Nicolet 12 National Forest. The byway offers beauti- 8. VILAS COUNTY ful fall foliage, made up of a mix of hard- 800/236-3649 6 wood trees, giant hemlocks, and pines. 11 13 www.vilas.org Along this road visitors will find historic Of the 15,081 lakes the glacier gave the points, such as Native American archaeo- state, Vilas County got 1,318. This 41- logical sites and military routes from the 20 mile tour traverses that lake country, mir- 19 Civil War. The route begins about 5 miles 9 rored in fall finery, through Wisconsin’s east of Three Lakes where Hwy 32 meets quintessential Northwoods vacation desti- Forest Road 2157 (Military Road). nations – from Eagle River to Sayner/Star 21 FR2157 runs north 11 miles to its inter- Lake to Boulder Junction to Manitowish 14 section with Hwy 70 just south of Anvil Waters. Enjoy resort accommodations, Lake. A 4-mile spur of the byway forks 15 supper club dining, fudge shops, moc- 18 west to Butternut Lake on FR2181. casin stores, and autumn-arched road- ways skirting sparkling blue lakes. In ▲ A sampling of Wisconsin cheese. 17 16

18 Visit travelwisconsin.com Manitowish Waters you can even tour the guided, 60-mile Cranberry Highway Tour down the road, Glacier Hills County Park pastoral drive through rolling farm fields Adler Lake Cranberry operation on any around Wood County. Not only does this offers terrific views of Holy Hill. Follow in their harvest colors. At the halfway Friday to watch the colorful harvest. area boast beautiful fall color, but it’s also Friess Lake Dr. south to Hogsback Road point near Daleyville, the brick spire of home to seas of scarlet berries when the west where you’ll drive a mile-long ridge the Perry Lutheran Church can be seen cranberry marshes are flooded for har- of exceptional beauty. Rustic Road 33 for miles. At Blanchardville, turn south- EAST CENTRAL vest. Marsh tours are available. To the (Shamrock Lane) is nearby and well west on Cty F to Yellowstone Lake State west, the is a signed. Park where you can revel in more fall 9. SHEBOYGAN TO blaze of color. To the south, the 43,000 color on thirteen miles of hiking trails. MANITOWOC acres of the Necedah National Wildlife 15. MORAINE 800/627-4896 Refuge soars with 200 species of migrato- SCENIC DRIVE www.manitowoc.info ry birds and waterfowl. 262/626-2116 SOUTHWEST A drive along the Lake Michigan bluffs www.wiparks.net from Sheboygan to Manitowoc is an 12. SHAWANO COUNTY Marked by distinctive green and white 18. LOWER WISCONSIN adventure in any season, but in autumn 800/235-8528 “Acorn” signs, the Kettle Moraine Scenic RIVER it's a special treat. Follow Cty LS along 25 www.shawanocounty.com Drive is a 75-mile ramble through a riot wiparks.net or lwr.staste.wi.us miles of waves and water, fall color, light- The sugar maples of Shawano County are of oak, maple and aspen fall color in the Hwy 60 from Sauk Prairie to Prairie du houses, shorebirds and pebble beaches. particularly beautiful in autumn. For a southern and northern units of the Kettle Chien in southwestern Wisconsin is a In Sheboygan, visit the John Michael quick trip, loop Shawano Lake on Hwy 22 Moraine State Forests. In the northern wonderful autumn ramble along the Kohler Arts Center. Just south of town, and Cty H (15 miles). For a longer drive unit, 60-foot-tall Parnell Tower and the Lower Wisconsin River. The route skirts a Kohler-Andrae State Park is a scenic gem (55 miles), loop west out of Shawano on National Shrine of Mary at Holy Hill offer nearly unbroken series of protected with 2.5 miles of sandy beaches and Cty M tracing the Embarrass River to glorious views of the surrounding glacial wildlife areas along the river bottom. magnificent sand dunes. On the north Tigerton. Turn north on Cty J to Bowler; terrain. In the southern unit, you can visit Near Spring Green you can stretch your end of the drive, Manitowoc offers the then back (east) to Shawano on Cty A. , a wonderful collec- legs at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin or at intriguing exhibits of the Wisconsin They’re backroads, but they’re beautiful. tion of 60 historic buildings organized in the incomparable House on the Rock. several ethnically themed pioneer villages. Maritime Museum. North of the city, 13. WAUPACA COUNTY Nearby, is named for its shot tower and melting house where beckons the nat- 888/417-4040 16. LAKE GENEVA much of the lead shot used in the Civil uralist with 6 miles of shoreline and 17 This pair of Wisconsin Rustic Roads just www.waupacaareachamber.com War was manufactured. For panoramic miles of hiking trails. east of Lake Geneva is loaded with fall Hwy. 22 from Montello to Waupaca (46 views of the confluence of the Mississippi color and glacial topography. Designated miles) in central Wisconsin is a pleasant and Wisconsin Rivers, stop at Wyalusing Rustic Roads to preserve their quiet, back- CENTRAL north-south drive. In Montello there’s a State Park just south of Prairie du Chien. small waterfall at the old granite quarry country character, R-11 and R-36 togeth- 10. CENTRAL WISCONSIN that they turn on-and-off with a switch. er offer 15 miles of serenity amid 19. TOMAH TO OSSEO In Wautoma, check out the produce and autumn's splendor. From Lake Geneva, 800/404-4008 715/743-4224 travel east on Hwy 50 about 5 miles to its Central Wisconsin’s Hilltop Color Tour antiques at Finishing Touches Antiques. www.blackrivercountry.net Just north of Wild Rose, you can see baby intersection with Cranberry Road/R-11. It may seem counterintuitive, but I-94 offers excellent opportunities for viewing Continue east on Cranberry Road to fall’s fiery hues from three of the state’s walleye, musky, northern and brown trout between Tomah and Osseo in west-cen- at the state fish hatchery, (open Mon-Fri Berndt Road, then north to Steele Road, tral Wisconsin is indeed a fall scenic drive highest points. A 60-foot observation then west to South Road, then south tower at near 8-4, Sat & Sun 8-3, 920/622-3527). And favorite. Between Tomah and Black River in Waupaca, cruise the Chain O’ Lakes back to Hwy 50. This gently winding Falls a series of glacial can be seen Wausau affords a breathtaking perspec- route provides excellent views of glacial tive of the Wisconsin River Valley aboard the Chief Waupaca, then hike 14 from the roadway - conical shaped miles of trails at Hartman Creek State Kettle Moraine topography, passing mounds of glacial drift. Just north of (888/948-4748). From 1,952 feet above through large wooded areas of oak, sea level at Timm’s Hill near Ogema, trav- Park. Millston, a rest area includes a trail up a maple and hickory. (800/345-1020, to a scenic overlook. The Black elers can get a bird’s-eye view of a vivid lakegenevawi.com) woodland panorama (800/269-4505). SOUTHEAST River State Forest here is particularly col- The Highground Veterans Memorial park orful in the fall. Between Black River Falls and Osseo, a series of elevation changes at Neillsville occupies a ridge that over- 14. HOLY HILL ROAD SOUTH CENTRAL looks colorful hillsides and glacial display the surrounding countryside in 888/974-8687 moraines. autumn panorama. You can top-off the www.visitwashingtoncounty.com 17. MT. HOREB TO trip with a slice of pie from the legendary 11. CRANBERRY HIGHWAY Holy Hill Road (Hwy 167) across southern BLANCHARDVILLE Norske Nook in Osseo. 800/554-4484 Washington County is where the locals 608/523-4427 cranberryhighway.com go on their Sunday fall color drives. Start www.wiparks.net 20. UPPER MISSISSIPPI For a glimpse of cranberry country during just north of Germantown where you can Hwy 78 from Mt. Horeb south to RIVER VALLEY harvest time, visitors can take the self- tour the Dheinsville Settlement. Ten miles Blanchardville (18 miles) is a particularly 800/658-9424 www.wigreatriverroad.org The Upper Mississippi River Valley is fan- tastic in fall; a broad ribbon of water shouldered by sandstone bluffs daubed in amber and rust. Follow Hwy 35 from La Crosse to Prescott (108 miles) for charm- ing river towns, antique shops, great cafes, migrating birds (it is, after all, the “Mississippi Flyway”), and stunning bluff- top views. 21. VERNON COUNTY 608/625-2960 http://kvr.state.wi.us Curving through the hills and valleys of Vernon County, Hwy 131 from Viola to Ontario (21 miles) is a lovely stretch of highway. Just north of La Farge, stop at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center for maps to the 60 miles of hiking trails and 19 miles of mountain biking trails in the 8,569-acre Reserve. Further north on Hwy 131, stop atop Wildcat Mountain

BRIAN MALLOY State Park for terrific high-ground views of the valley in its fall finery.

▲ Fall color ride along Holy Hill Road, Washington County.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 19 FUN ON THE LAND

Horseback RJ & LINDA MILLER Riding

Grab the reins, jump in NORTHWEST the saddle and enjoy a 1. FREDERIC Frontier Trails great day on the trail. 11124 Whispering Pines Rd Frederic WI 54837 What better way to 715/327-8572 www.horserentals.com/frontier- reconnect with nature; trailsstable.html Guided trail rides, pony rides, boarding, through flowered training. Reservations required. meadow or forest trail. 2. HAYWARD Spider Lake Ranch Riding Stable In any season, these 10881 W State Road 77 Hayward WI 54843 stable operators can 715/462-3386 ▲ Trailride through the Kickapoo Valley. www.spiderlakeranch.com Guided trail rides on 20 scenic trails. We wrangle a great family Cowgirls for Jesus/Crystal Springs for all ages and abilities. Groups wel- specialize in smaller groups, giving you an come. Open daily MD-LD, 9:30am- individualized ride with a horse matched Jersey Farm outing. Be sure to 5:30pm; spring-MD & LD-Nov 1 Sat & to your size and riding ability. Riding July RR 1 Sun, 9:30am-5:30pm, weekdays by appt. check out their other 1-LD 9am-5pm; spring-June & after LD by Highbridge, WI 54846 appointment. 715/274-3201 7. SPRINGBROOK Guided year-round trail rides and pony Hay Lake Ranch, Inc. services as well: riding 3. HIGHBRIDGE rides. Summer hayrides. Reservations pre- Big Spruce Riding Stable ferred. N10102 Hay Lake Rd lessons, pony rides, RR 1 Box 229 Springbrook WI 54875 Highbridge WI 54846 4. HILLSDALE 715/766-2305 hayrides and 715/274-2522 Triple HHH Stables www.haywardlakes.com Horseback riding. Guided day trips and www.bigsprucestable.com 735 16 1/2 St hourly rides available. Open May-Oct. Call sleighrides. Guided, scenic trail rides along Krause Hillsdale WI 54733 for reservations. Creek into the foothills of the Penokee 715/458-4107 Mt. Must be 8 yrs old for trail rides; www.triplehhhenterprises.com under 8, corral rides available. 200 lb Guided trail rides on scenic, wooded NORTHEAST weight limit. Open year-round, weather trails. Pony rides, playground and a pet- permitting. Reservations required. ting zoo for the youngsters. Indoor facili- ties for large groups. Warming house in 8. BOULDER JUNCTION winter. Some limited camping available. Grassy Creek Ranch Trail Rides Reservations required. Open 4/1 to 11/15. 6350 Highway M North Closed Sun. Boulder Junction, WI 54512 5 715/385-9389 3 5. MASON Horseback riding in the scenic Northern 8 Benson Ranch Highland State Forest. We are known for 2 62895 E County Road H exceptional horses, scenic trails and cour- 7 19 10 Mason WI 54856 teous guides. Standard ride is available 14 715/746-2490 year-round, with customized rides also 1 18 16 Horseback riding offered May-October. available. We can accommodate groups of all ages. 4 20 9. BRUSSELS 13 Call for reservations and rates. 15 11 Ahnapee Ranch The Ranch 990 Shoemaker Rd 62895 E County Road H Brussels WI 54204 17 Mason, WI 54856 6 9 12 920/825-7804 29 715/746-2490 www.doorcounty.com Hayrides and horseback riding. We can Private riding adventures by appointment, 24 30 accommodate groups of all ages. Call for year-round. Indoor and outdoor arenas. reservations and rates. Open May through Riding time 7am-7pm; winter hours 8am- 25 22 Oct, weather permitting. 5pm. 45 27 26 6. RIVER FALLS 43 28 23 21 10. EAGLE RIVER 46 Kinni Valley Academy Circle C Family Ranch 42 1171 30th Ave 44 39 370 Squash Lake Rd 33 River Falls WI 54022 Eagle River WI 54521 40 715/426-1321 34 715/479-4168 www.kinnivalleyacademy.com Pony rides & horseback riding. Riding les- 38 Scenic one-hour trail rides on 150 acres sons. Open May-Sept. Available before & 32 37 along the beautiful Kinnickinnic River. after season by appointment, weather Lessons & summer riding camps. Horses 41 31 35 36 permitting. 20 Visit travelwisconsin.com Rocking W Stables 15. MOUNTAIN 27. MAUSTON Pleasure Island Rd Mountain Meadows Ranch EAST CENTRAL Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable Eagle River, WI 54521 13807 Whiffen Ln W4881 State Road 82 E 715/617-6779 Mountain WI 54149 21. ELKHART LAKE Mauston WI 53948 Elkhart Lake Horse Park Rocking W Stables offers 50-minute rides 715/276-3860 888/847-2272, 608/847-2273 W6671 County Road A N on a 3-mile scenic trail. Enjoy friendly, Affordable family trailrides through the www.redridgeranch.com guided horseback rides for single & dou- Nicolet National Forest. All ages and large Elkhart Lake, WI 53020 Enjoy a one-hour, guided trail ride ble riders, as well as pony rides for the groups welcome. Open daily June 15-Aug 920/876-3534 through 250 acres of scenic woods, river youngsters. In the winter don’t miss the 15; weekends only Apr 15-June 15 and www.horsepark.net and rolling fields. From beginners to sea- horse-drawn sleighrides. Open May-LD Aug 15-Oct 30. Guided public horseback trail riding tours soned veterans, we have a horse that you daily 8am-5pm. and trail picnics available May-October. will enjoy! Safe, friendly horses and cour- 16. NIAGARA Located on 145 acres of Kettle Moraine Pine Point Riding Stable teous staff make it fun for the whole Bjorkman Horse Outings foothills, the Center boards and trains family. Also available - pony rides, wagon 2445 Hwy 45 N W5994 Chapman Rd horses, and provides dressage lessons and Eagle River, WI 54521 and sleigh rides, Day camps and Roundup Niagara WI 54151 basic riding lessons. Call for reservations. weekends. Open every day of the year. 715/479-4394 888/467-7367, 715/251-4408 Guided horseback rides of 35-40minutes 22. MANITOWOC Call for hours of operation. www.horsefun.net through the woods. Advanced rides by Rising Star Stables A unique adventure vacation that repli- 28. MONTELLO reservation for more experienced riders. cates pioneer days. Travel by saddle horse 8000 Arrow Rd Sky Lodge Christian Camp 11. EGG HARBOR or in a horse-drawn covered wagon. The Manitowoc WI 54220 N4855 County Road Y 920/682-0158 Kurtz Corral covered wagon adventure takes a ride Montello WI 53949 through a hardwood forest to see the elk. Trail rides, adult and youth camps, riding 608/297-2566 County I lessons, birthday parties, therapy riding, Egg Harbor WI 54209 Spend an afternoon riding and enjoy a www.skylodge.org cookout; or take an extended journey. clinics, class tours, hay rides and ladies Sky Lodge offers trail rides to the public 800/444-0469, 920/743-6742 night. Groups welcome for miles of scenic www.kurtzcorral.com Horseback riding and covered wagon year ‘round. We offer both hour and half- rides in summer with one-hour, half-day, trails and a bon-fire and games at “Boot hour rides in the spring, summer and fall. Trail rides geared to all ages and abilities Hill”. Reservations required. Horseback on our 500-acre ranch. Reservations full day, and overnight guided trail rides. During the winter months only half-hour Cutter and sleighrides in winter with riding (all ages) open daily year ‘round, rides are offered. Camp for church, requested for parties of six or more. Open weather permitting. June-Oct, daily, 9am-3pm; Nov-May trail Belgian and Percheron draft horses. school & civic groups. Public welcome. rides at 11am & 1pm. Bonfires. Groups of any size. Open year- 23. RIPON Riding year-round, by appointment only. round, weather permitting. Reservations Cedar Ridge Ranch 12. FORESTVILLE required. 29. NEILLSVILLE W14471 Dartford Rd Wilderness Pursuit Horseback Riverside Farms Horseback Riding LLC 17. POUND Ripon WI 54971 7704 County Road X Adventures Lee Lake Riding Stable LLC 920/748-8405 Forestville WI 54213 N5773 Resewood Ave 9070 Lee Lake Rd www.CedarRidgeRanch.net 920/856-6798 Neillsville WI 54456 Pound, WI 54161 Horseback riding, horsedrawn wagon & 877/896-4221, 715/743-4484 One-hour guided trail rides on 100-acre carriage rides, sleigh rides, riding lessons, farm. 6-8 riders maximum; must be six or 920/897-4805 www.wildernesspursuit.com 1 or 2-hour trail rides through woods and and carriage driving lessons. Novice & Trail rides thru the scenic Clark Co. Forest older to ride alone. Open Mon-Sat, 9am- experienced riders welcome. Indoor & 5pm. Reservations required. fields at a walk, trot or canter. Gentle on gentle, well-trained horses. Options horses for different riding abilities. outdoor arenas, as well as riding trails on for all abilities from 2 hours to all-day in 13. MERRILL Children must be 9 years old to ride on 250 acres. Picnic areas, summer riding the saddle. Lunch and dinner options as Blue Haven Stables, Inc trail; or treat your child to a hand lead camp, group outings, chuckwagon lunch- well as cozy, sleeping cabins for overnight W4853 County Road Q horse ride. Open year round depending es & dinners. Lodge contains three rental riders (May-Oct) or extended rides up to units. Call for reservations. Merrill WI 54452 on weather conditions. Group rates avail- six days. Groups welcome. Reservations 800/537-4210, 715/536-4210 able. appreciated. www.blue-haven-stables.com 18. RHINELANDER CENTRAL 30. WEYAUWEGA Beautiful countryside trails, very gentle Holiday Acres Riding Stables Lillie Acres Ranch horses, cheerful & pleasant guides, pony 4060 South Shore Drive 24. AMHERST N459 County Road U rides and lessons. Largest western wear, Rhinelander, WI 54501 Wild West Campground and Corral tack and gift shop in central Wisconsin. Weyauwega, WI 54983 800/261-1500, 715/369-1500 9495 Hwy. 54 920/867-2291 Open year-round Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Amherst, WI 54406 Sun noon-7pm. www.holidayacres.com Public horseback rides in a country setting Guided trail rides on 1,000 acres of 715/824-5112 including guided one-hour trail rides, Chism Trail Ranch wooded land on Lake Thompson. Pony www.wildwestcampground.com pony rides, and Western riding lessons. N1198 Liberty Rd rides, petting zoo, wagon rides by Campground with a Western flair offers Evening rides available after 5pm. Merrill, WI 54452 appointment. Riding daily June 15-Sept 4, electric and water sites, tent sites, horse Reservations are suggested. 715-432-7444 9am-6pm. trail rides, hayrides, cookouts, sleighrides, www.chismtrailranch.com birthday parties. Trail ride on friendly ranch horses over 19. ST. GERMAIN SOUTHEAST beautiful hills and along the picturesque Elmer’s Fun Park & Saddle Horses 25. ARKDALE riverside. Your trail ride will begin with a 5735 State Road 70 E Big Horn Ranch 31. DELAVAN introductory lesson. Enjoy the peace and St. Germain WI 54558 1183 Bighorn Ave Fantasy Hills Ranch quiet of more than 500 acres. Boarding, 715/479-7311 Arkdale, WI 54613 4978 Town Hall Rd training, lessons, horse camps and group The park features wet & wild bumper 608564-7321 Delavan WI 53115 parties also available. Riding May-Sept; boats, three exciting tracks of go-kart rac- www.gentletouchhorsemanship.com 262/728-1773 plan approximately 1.5 hours at the ing, and saddle horses to take you on Family owned and operated horseback www.fantasyhillsranch.com ranch. scenic river trail rides. Fully open daily riding. Offering guided trail rides, pony Year-round horseback rides on scenic MD-LD; Go-Karts weekends only May 1- rides, equestrian camps, lessons, and 14. MINOCQUA trails across 70 acres. Wagon & carriage MD & LD-Sept 30. Call for hours. horse training. Open part-time year round rides, hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo Holiday Acres and full-time in June, July and August. 20. WASHINGTON ISLAND year-round. Moonlit trail rides also 7994 US Highway 51 S offered. Horse-drawn sleighrides in sea- Minocqua WI 54548 Field Wood Farm, Ltd 26. FRIENDSHIP RR1 W Harbor Rd Quad “D” Ranch son with bonfires and hot chocolate. 715/356-4400 Rustic setting. Guided horse & pony trail rides on the Washington Island WI 54246 1841 Deerborn Dr hour (9am-5pm). Reservations appreciat- 920/847-2490 Friendship WI 53934 continued... ed. Go-karts, game room, and new www.washingtonislandchamber.com 608/339-6436 miniature golf course (all 9am-10pm). Trail rides for small groups on rare Daily trail rides, hayrides or sleighrides Open May 1-Sept 30. Icelandic horses, great for both the novice offered year-round in season. Scenic trails Visit travelwisconsin.com and the experienced rider. Lessons & pony on 300 rolling, wooded acres near Castle for even more great rides. Riding May 27-Oct 15. Rock Lake. In winter, a draft team pulls a full-size bobsled. By reservation only. Wisconsin activites. Closed gun deer hunting season.

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Horseback Riding continued 35. LAKE GENEVA 39. LA VALLE 42. WISCONSIN DELLS Dan Patch Stables E-Z Roll Riding Stable Beaver Springs 32. EAGLE Hwy 50 at Hwy 12 E4404 State Road 33 600 Trout Rd Kettle Moraine Ranch Lake Geneva WI 53147 La Valle WI 53941 Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 W379 S9446 Hwy S 262/215-5303 608/985-7722 608/254-2707 Eagle WI 53119 www.danpatchstables.com Enjoy country trails through forest and www.beaverspringsfun.com 262/594-2122 Year-round trail rides. Hayrides, fields. We trot and canter our horses and Horseback riding on 4 trails; departures www.kettlemoraineranch.com sleighrides, carriage rides and bonfires give everybody a fun and enjoyable ride. every 20 minutes. Also, fishing park with Horseback riding in the scenic Kettle available with advanced notice. Located No reservations necessary. Open Apr 1- 9 spring-fed ponds and 20 species of fish. Moraine State Forest. Pony rides and pet- at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. Nov 1. Pole & bait fee, and fee for fish caught. ting farm. Hayrides in season with eight Plus, an 80,000-gallon aquarium with 36. PLEASANT PRAIRIE 40. LAKE DELTON more than 1,000 live fish & 60 different wagons pulled by tractors. One hour Hidden Lake Stables Canyon Creek Riding Stable rides. Reservations required. Riding Apr 1- species of aquatic life. Picnic area & grills 1808 128th St 60 Hillman Rd Nov 1. available. Open MD-LD daily 8am-7pm; Pleasant Prairie WI 53158 Lake Delton WI 53940 Apr, May, Sept & Oct daily 10am-5pm; 33. FREDONIA 262/942-9702 608/253-6942 Nov-Mar daily 10am-4pm. Appy Orse Acres Riding Stable Scenic trail rides. Pony rides. Riding les- www.canyoncreekridingstable.com Rte 2 sons available. Open year-round Tues-Sun Saddle up for a safe, family, one-hour Fredonia WI 53021 9am-8pm, closed Mon. Riding lessons adventure trail ride to “Tombstone” - SOUTHWEST 262/692-9144 Tues & Thurs, 4:30pm. then watch this western town come to life as you ride down Main Street. Ride 43. LA CROSSE www.ozaukeetourism.com 37. YORKVILLE Trail rides (hourly or extended), summer includes 200-foot tunnel, scenic water- Sunset Riding Stables Sundown Stables falls, wildlife, and a bridge leading to Rt. 2 Horsemanship Camp (resident or day), 1709 N. Raynor Ave, at Hwy 20 corporate picnics, group rates. By reserva- beautiful Lost Canyon. Experienced La Crosse WI 54601 Yorkville, WI 53182 tion only. Must be at least 4 yrs of age to guides and gentle horses. Petting zoo. 608/788-6629 ride. Riding not permitted in rain or snow. 262/878-9270 Summer hours, daily 9am-7pm; call for Trail rides daily, evenings and weekends Scenic trail rides offered seven days a winter hours. on 229 acres of scenic wooded bluffs. 34. GRAFTON week, by appointment only. 41. LAMONT Hayrides and sleighrides in season with North Shore Equestrian Clydesdale horses, bonfires, heated Double A Ranch 1048 Lakefield Road lounge with fireplace. Open year-round. Grafton, WI 53024 SOUTH CENTRAL 14382 County D Closed Sun. Reservations required. 262/377-0250 Lamont, WI 53504 Trail riding spring through late fall. 38. DODGEVILLE 608/776-3217 44. LA FARGE Gentle horses, beautiful woods and fields. Doby Stables, Inc www.aahorseriding.com RFARM Ocooch Mountain Zoo, Inc. Group and private riding lessons available 4228 State Road 23 Horseback riding, guided trail rides, horse S3211 Union Ave all year. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Open Dodgeville WI 53533 shows, day camps, overnight camps, and La Farge WI 54639 Sun-Tues by appointment only. 608/935-5205 special events all year ‘round. Riding facil- 608/625-2268 One & two-hour guided rides in Gov. ities for children and adults of all ages www.rfarm.freeservers.com Dodge State Park; or 45-min ride on and abilities. Indoor sand area, horse Riding stable and zoo. Pony & llama rides, ranch. Reservations required. Open daily, boarding, bunkhouse and lounge, full petting zoo, monkey, mountain lion, May-Oct. service cafeteria and petting zoo. camel, snakes and more. Take a scenic guided horseback ride on our 40 acres to see the longhorn cattle. Free admission. Open MD-LD daily at 9am, or by appoint- ment. 45. SPARTA Redrock Trails LLC 13597 Katydid Ave Sparta WI 54656 608/823-7865 365-acre working dairy farm with daily trail rides spring-fall, weather permitting. Moonlight rides, covered wagon rides. Horse-drawn bobsled rides in winter. Pony rides for kids. Groups welcome. Morning rides begin at 9:30 or 10am. Rides may also be scheduled for 1, 3, 5 & 7pm. 46. WILTON Circle S Trails 23936 Logan Rd Wilton WI 54670 608/435-6975 Guided trail rides through the forest. Pony rides for youngsters. Winter rides by reservation only. PHILIP OLS0N

▲ Horseback riding on a northern Wisconsin trail.

22 Visit travelwisconsin.com FUN ON THE LAND Lighthouse RICHARD GANN Touring

For nearly 150 years, NORTHWEST 1. ASHLAND Wisconsin lighthouses Ashland Breakwater Lighthouse- Chequamegon Bay have guided navigators Contact: USCG-Bayfield 218/720-5412 through our Great Built in 1913. No tours. Accessible by boat. Lakes and inland 2. APOSTLE ISLANDS waters. Thirty-five of Devils Island Lighthouse Contact: Apostle Islands National these historic Lakeshore 715/779-3397 structures are still www.nps.gov/apis Completed in 1898. The complex includes standing, adding to an 82' tower and two Queen Anne-style ▲ Wisconsin Point Lighthouse in Superior. keepers' dwellings. Devils Island, the northernmost point in Wisconsin, has a Michigan Island Lighthouse Sand Island Lighthouse the charm of dock at its south end and a rock landing Contact: Apostle Islands National Contact: Apostle Islands National near the lighthouse which is accessible by Lakeshore Lakeshore Wisconsin’s shores. boat in calm weather. National Park vol- 715/779-3397 715/779-3397 unteers provide guided tours of the site www.nps.gov/apis www.nps.gov/apis Many of the daily mid-June thru late Sept from 9am- Built: 1857. A 112' tower was added to Built in 1881. 44' tower & lighthouse 11am and again 1pm-4pm. Devils Island the station in 1929. The island has a dock were built from locally-quarried brown- lighthouse grounds are is one of the Apostle Islands located off and is accessible by boat. Special cruises stone. Sand Island has a dock and is the Bayfield Peninsula in northern offer views of the station. National Park accessible by boat. Excursion boats visit open to the public and Wisconsin. volunteers offer guided tours of the sta- the island from late-June thru LD. La Pointe Lighthouse tion daily, mid-June thru late Sept from National Park staff offer guided tours of several of the Contact: Apostle Islands National 9am-11am and 1pm-4pm. Located on the lighthouse daily from mid-June thru late Sept, noon-4pm. Located on the Lakeshore the south end of Michigan Island, one of the Apostle Islands off the Bayfield northern tip of Sand Island, one of the lighthouses offer tours. 715/779-3397 Peninsula in northern Wisconsin. Apostle Islands off the Bayfield Peninsula www.nps.gov/apis in northern Wisconsin. Built: 1895. 67' tall. Located on Long Outer Island Lighthouse Island, one of the Apostle Islands just Contact: Apostle Islands National 3. SUPERIOR south of Madeline Island and the city of Lakeshore Wisconsin Point Lighthouse La Pointe. The lighthouse can be viewed 715/779-3397 Contact: US Coast Guard 2 from special boat cruises. Long Island is www.nps.gov/apis 218/720-5412 3 accessible by boat and has a dock. Not Built: 1874. 90' tower. The island has a Built in 1913. Not open for tours. Two 1 open for tours. dock and is accessible by boat. Special lighthouse keeper residences nearby. cruises offer views of the station. Closed Accessible by concrete walkways. Located to public. Located on the northeastern tip at the west pierhead entrance to Superior of Outer Island, one of the Apostle harbor. Islands off the Bayfield Peninsula in north- ern Wisconsin. NORTHEAST 10 Raspberry Island Lighthouse Contact: Apostle Islands National 4. ALGOMA 12 Lakeshore Algoma/Pierhead Lighthouse 715/779-3397 Contact: Aids to Navigation 6 www.nps.gov/apis 9 5 Built in 1863. The island has a dock and 414/747-7188 11 is accessible by boat. Excursion boats visit Built in 1893; rebuilt in 1932. the island daily from mid-June thru Labor Operational, no tours. Located at the end 7 4 Day. Tours of the lighthouse, guided by of the north pier, Algoma harbor. 8 National Park rangers, are available daily 5. BAILEYS HARBOR June-Sept, from 9am-4pm. Located on Baileys Harbor Lighthouse 1615 18 the west side of Rasperry Island, one of Contact: Door County Chamber of 14 the Apostle Islands off the Bayfield Commerce 13 Peninsula in northern Wisconsin. 17 800/527-3529, 920/743-4456 Built in 1851-52. Privately owned. Not Travel Green. accessible; not open for tours. Located 21 about 2 miles east of Baileys Harbor on Leave No Trace. As you North Point Island at the entrance to the 20 travel, be sure to harbor. Light can be best seen via Ridges recycle all cans, bottles, Drive north of Baileys Harbor. 22 paper and plastics. continued... 19 Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 23 FUN ON THE LAND

Lighthouse Touring continued 10. ROCK ISLAND 1886 lighthouse, one of the few authen- Pottawatomie Lighthouse EAST CENTRAL tic wooden structures left on the Great Contact: Door County Chamber of Lakes. Open Memorial Day weekend-mid- Baileys Harbor Range Lights 13. FOND DU LAC Contact: Door County Chamber of Commerce Oct, 10am-4pm, daily; Mid-Oct until Lakeside Park Lighthouse & Commerce 800/527-3529, 920/847-2235 Memorial Day weekend, by appointment. Observation Deck 800/527-3529, 920/743-4456 Established: 1836. Rebuilt: 1858. Built in 1870; automated in 1969. Self- Automated: 1956. 41' tall. The lantern is Contact: Fond du Lac CVB guided tour at the Ridges Sanctuary. missing from atop the lighthouse and the 800/937-9123, 920/929-2950 SOUTHEAST www.fdl.com Accessible year-round. Located on the present light shines from a new skeleton 19. KENOSHA north rim of the harbor about a mile tower. Tours MD weekend thru Columbus A working 1933, 40' tall, lighthhouse northeast of the Village of Baileys Harbor. Day, Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4. Grounds located in Fond du Lac's beautiful 400- Kenosha Pierhead Lighthouse Follow Ridges Dr. are always open. Located on the north acre Lakeside Park at the end of N. Main Contact: Kenosha Area CVB end of Rock Island State Park, (only acces- St. Features an eight-sided, wooden Cape 262/654-7307 Cana Island Lighthouse sible by boat). The Rock Island ferry Cod design. Light can be seen 6 miles out www.kenoshacvb.com Contact: Door County Maritime "Karfi" makes regular trips from on the lake. Climb to the observation Built in 1906. 50' tall. No tours. Located Museum Washington Island. deck for a magnificent view of Lake at the end of the Kenosha Pier. 920/743-5958 Winnebago and the park below. Open Kenosha Southport Lighthouse Built in 1869. 89' tall. Operating light. 11. STURGEON BAY 8am-dusk, weather permitting, mid-Apr Contact: Kenosha History Center Listed on National Register of Historic Sherwood Point Lighthouse to mid-Oct. Places. No picnics. Limited parking. Contact: Aids to Navigation 262/654-5770 Admission fee. Grounds open 10am-5pm 414/747-7188 14. MANITOWOC www.kenoshahistorycenter.org Built in 1866. 55' tall. Listed on National daily. Keeper's house open May-Oct. www.dcmm.org/lighthouses.html Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse Register of Historic Places. Currently being Located four miles northeast of Baileys Built in 1883. Last lighthouse to be auto- Contact: Manitowoc VCB restored; call for information about dona- Harbor, halfway between North Bay and mated in 1983. Grounds are closed to the 800/627-4896, 920/683-4388 tions to the "Light the Light" memorial. Moonlight Bay. From Baileys Harbor take public. Not open for tours. Located on www.manitowoc.info Ten-sided lantern room. Tours mid-May to Hwy 57 north 1/2 mile to Cty Q; then Sherwood Island at the bay-side entrance Built in 1895. Rebuilt in 1918. Automated late Oct, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4. Children north (right) on Q to Cana Island Rd. to the Sturgeon Bay harbor. in 1971. The lighthouse itself is not open. However, the public can walk out to it. under 8 are not allowed to climb. Located 6. FISH CREEK Sturgeon Bay Canal Station Located on the Manitowoc breakwater on Simmons Island adjacent to Simmons Chambers Island Lighthouse Lighthouse pier. Island Park, 50th St & Lighthouse Dr (4th Contact: Joel & Mary Ann Blahnik Contact: Aids to Navigation Ave). 15. NEENAH 920/868-3100 414/747-7188 20. MILWAUKEE www.dcmm.org/lighthouses.html www.dcmm.org/lighthouses.html Kimberly Point-Neenah Lighthouse Built in 1868. Forty-acre day park since Contact: Neenah Park & Recreation North Point Lighthouse Built in 1899. Active US Coast Guard Contact: Aids to Navigation 1976. Lighthouse open to public when Station. All grounds are closed to the Dept caretaker is present (most weekends and 920/886-6060 414/747-7188 public, except for the north breakwall. Light established 1855. Rebuilt 1888. some weekdays, June 15-Labor Day). Lighthouse towers are not open for tours. Built in 1945. Not open for tours, but you Keeper's office is now a museum of can fish from the lighthouse deck. Raised 1912. 74' tall. Located at the east island and lighthouse history. Located on Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal North Restrooms and picnic facilities. Located in end of North Ave., north on Wahl Ave. the northwest corner of Chambers Island, Pierhead Light Kimberly Point Park on Lakeshore Ave. Tours Sat 1-4. about five miles offshore (due west) of Contact: Aids to Navigation 21. PORT WASHINGTON 414/747-7188 16. OSHKOSH Peninsula State Park. Port Washington Lighthouse & www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/ Rockwell Lighthouse Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Lightstation Museum sturpier.htm Contact: Oshkosh Public Library - Contact: Wayne & Ruby Lemburg Built in 1881. Tower rebuilt in 1903. Historian Contact: Linda Nenn 920/839-2377 Functioning lighthouse. No tours. Located 920/236-5205 262/284-7240 www.dcmm.org/lighthouses.html at the north end of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Built in 1909. Privately owned. No tours. www.portwashingtonhistorical Built in 1868. Keeper's dwelling com- Canal. Take Hwy 42/57 north across the Located at 6 Lake St. society.org pletely restored. Located in Peninsula Ship Canal. Immediately after crossing the Port Washington boasts both a lighthouse State Park; park pass required. Open Sat Canal, turn right (east) on Utah St. Follow 17. SHEBOYGAN and a light station. The city's art deco & Sun only May 19-June 10, 10am-4pm; the signs to the USCG Station. Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse lighthouse, located at the end of the har- then daily June 12-Oct 22, 10am-4:30pm. Contact: Aids to Navigation bor breakwater, was built in 1935. While Guided tours every hour and half-hour. In 12. WASHINGTON ISLAND 414/747-7188 not open for tours, it is a magnificent Peninsula State Park, take Shore Rd to Pilot Island Lighthouse Built in 1915. 55' tall. Working fog horn. photo opportunity. Ashore, the historic Bluff Rd. Contact: Aids to Navigation No tours. View from the shore, or reach 1860 light station is currently being restored. Its tower and lantern room, 7. GREEN BAY 414/747-7188 the lighthouse via the stone & concrete www.dcmm.org/lighthouses.html breakwater. Located off Deland Park, the destroyed in 1934, have been rebuilt. The Long Tail Point Lighthouse Built in 1858. Rebuilt in 1873. Automated light is on the harbor's north breakwall. first floor has been refurbished, reflecting Contact: DNR Northeast Region Hdqrs 1962. Closed to public. No tours. the decor of the Lewis family, lightkeepers 920/492-5800 Shoreline Charters (920/854-2606) oper- 18. TWO RIVERS from 1874-1934. The station also houses Lighthouse ruin. Accessible only by boat. ates a boat tour out of Gills Rock that Rawley Point Lighthouse the local historical society museum. Open No tours. Structure not safe for climbing. goes past the lighthouse for viewing & Contact: Aids to Navigation Sat 11am-4pm & Sun noon-4pm. The Located in Long Tail Point State Wildlife photography mid-May to mid-Oct. Marks 414/747-7188 Museum is open all year for groups by Area, an island in the bay of Green Bay. the straits between Washington Island Built in 1853. Rebuilt 1894. 113' tall. No appointment. tours. Private caretaker's residence. The 8. KEWAUNEE and the northern tip of the Door County 22. RACINE peninsula. tallest octagonal skeletal light tower and Kewaunee Pier Lighthouse the only one of its kind on the Great Wind Point Lighthouse Contact: Aids to Navigation USCG Plum Island Rear Range Lighthouse Lakes. Manually operated until 1979. The Contact: Mary Wackherhagen 414/747-7188 Contact: Aids to Navigation present light system was installed in 262/639-3777 Built in 1889, rebuilt in 1931, automated 414/747-7188 1987. Ships can see the light 28 miles www.racine.org in 1981. 45' tall. Fully operational year- Built in 1897. Automated in 1969. Closed away. Point Beach State Park provides a Built in 1880. 108' high. Believed to be round with both main light and fog sig- to the public; no tours. However, walking trail for viewing the lighthouse. one of the oldest and tallest lighthouses nal. Unmanned, no tours. Located on the Shoreline Charters (920/854-2606) oper- Located on the north end of Point Beach still operating on the Great Lakes. While harbor's breakwater pier. ates a boat tour out of Gills Rock that State Park. Easy access from Cty O. the grounds are always open, the light- goes past the lighthouse for viewing and house itself is open for tours first Sun of 9. PESHTIGO photography, mid-May to mid-Oct. Marks Two Rivers Lighthouse Peshtigo Reef Lighthouse Contact: Rogers Street Fishing Village month, Jun-Oct, 10am-5pm. Located on the straits between Washington Island Wind Point via Lighthouse Dr. Contact: US Coast Guard and the northern tip of the Door County 920/793-5905 920/743-3367 peninsula. Built in 1886. Part of the Rogers Street Built in 1934. 72' tall. Accessible only by Fishing Village listed on the National boat. No tours. Located approximately 10 Register of Historic Places and featuring a Visit travelwisconsin.com miles southeast of Peshtigo; three miles number of maritime exhibits. Tour the for even more great offshore of Peshtigo Point. Wisconsin activites.

24 Visit travelwisconsin.com FUN ON THE LAND National Forest HERRICK DAVID Camping

Lake Three Campground The Chequamegon/ NORTHWEST Forest Road 187 Glidden 54527 Nicolet National Forest 1. GLIDDEN 715/264-2511 Beaver Lake Campground Number of campsites: 8 is organized in two Forest Road 198 Amenities: boat launch Glidden 54527 lobes: the 715/264-2511 Mineral Lake Campground Number of campsites: 10 County Road GG Chequamegon in Amenities: boat launch Glidden 54527 Trails: backpacking 715/264-2511 northwest Wisconsin Number of campsites: 12 Black Lake Campground Amenities: boat launch Forest Road 173 and the Nicolet in the Glidden 54527 Moose Lake Campground Forest Road 1643 northeast. Together 715/264-2511 ▲ Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Number of campsites: 29 Glidden 54527 715/264-2511 Amenities: accessible campsites, swim- Eastwood Campground they cover more than Number of campsites: 15 ming, boat launch Forest Road 104 Amenities: swimming, boat launch 1.5 million acres and Trails: nature. Medford 54451 Day Lake Campground Namekagon Campground 715/748-4875 offer more than fifty County Road GG Forest Road 209 Number of campsites: 22 Glidden 54527 Glidden 54527 Kathryn Lake Campground separate campgrounds 715/264-2511 715/264-2511 Forest Road 121 Number of campsites: 34 Number of campsites: 52 Medford 54451 and recreation areas. Amenities: accessible campsites, swim- Amenities: accessible campsites, swim- 715/748-4875 ming, boat launch ming, boat launch Number of campsites: 8 The Great Divide Trails: backpacking, nature Trails: nature Amenities: swimming, boat launch Stockfarm Bridge Campground National Scenic Byway East Twin Lake Campground North Twin Campground Forest Road 164 Forest Road 190 Forest Road 566 runs through the heart Glidden 54527 Glidden 54527 Medford 54451 715/264-2511 715/264-2511 715/748-4875 of the Chequamegon- Number of campsites: 8 Number of campsites: 10 Number of campsites: 5 Amenities: boat launch Nicolet National Forest Amenities: accessible campsites, boat Amenities: swimming, boat launch launch 2. MEDFORD Picnic Point Campground in a 29-mile stretch Forest Road 106 Chippewa Campground Medford 54451 Forest Road 1417 between Glidden and 715/748-4875 Medford 54451 Number of campsites: 4 Hayward. 715/748-4875 Amenities: boat launch Number of campsites: 78 4 Amenities: accessible campsites, dumping Spearhead Point Campground station, swimming, boat launch Forest Road 106 Chequamegon Medford 54451 Campground Area 715/748-4875 Number of campsites: 27 Amenities: accessible campsites, boat launch. 1 Trails: backpacking

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National Forest Camping continued Lost Lake Campground NORTHEAST Forest Road 2156 Florence 54121 Westpoint Campground 4. WASHBURN 5. EAGLE RIVER Forest Road 1563 715/528-4464 Birch Grove Anvil Lake Campground Medford 54451 Number of campsites: 27 Forest Rd 252 Hwy 70 715/748-4875 Amenities: accessible campsites, swim- Washburn 54891 Eagle River 54521 Number of campsites: 15. ming, boat launch. 715/373-2667 715/479-2827 Trails: backpacking Trails: backpacking, nature Number of campsites: 16 Number of campsites: 18 3. PARK FALLS Amenities: accessible campsites, boat Amenities: swimming, boat launch Morgan Lake Campground Emily Lake Campground launch Trails: backpacking Forest Road 2161 Forest Road 1178 Trails: nature Florence 54121 Franklin Lake Campground Park Falls 54552 715/528-4464 Perch Lake Forest Road 2181 800/269-4505, 715/762-2461 Number of campsites: 18 Forest Rd 223 Eagle River 54521 Number of campsites: 11 Amenities: accessible campsites, swim- Washburn 54891 715/479-2827 Amenities: boat launch ming, boat launch 715/373-6777 Number of campsites: 77 Sailor Lake Campground Number of campsites: 16 Amenities: accessible campsites, swim- Stevens Lake Campground Forest Road 139 Amenities: boat launch ming, boat launch Forest Road 2424 Park Falls 54552 Trails: backpacking Trails: backpacking, nature Florence 54121 877/444-6777, 715/762-2703 715/528-4464 Two Lakes Kentuck Lake Campground Number of campsites: 25 Number of campsites: 6 Forest Road 214 Forest Road 2176 Amenities: boat launch Amenities: accessible campsites, boat Washburn 54891 Eagle River 54521 Trails: nature launch 877/444-6777, 715/373-2667 715/479-2827 Smith Rapids Campground Number of campsites: 90 Number of campsites: 31 Forest Road 148 Amenities: accessible campsites, dumping Amenities: accessible campsites, boat 7. LAKEWOOD Park Falls 54552 station, swimming, boat launch launch Bagley Rapids Campground 800/269-4505, 715/762-2461 Trails: backpacking, nature Forest Road 2111 Lac Vieux Desert Campground Number of campsites: 11 Lakewood 54138 Wanoka Lake 2205 Forest Road Amenities: boat launch US Highway 2 715/276-6333 Eagle River 54521 Number of campsites: 30 Twin Lakes Campground Washburn 54891 715/479-2827 Forest Road 142 715/373-2667 Number of campsites: 31 Boot Lake Campground Park Falls 54552 Number of campsites: 20 Amenities: swimming, boat launch County Road T 877/444-6777, 715/762-2461 Amenities: boat launch Lakewood 54138 Laurel Lake Campground Number of campsites: 17 715/276-6333 Campground Road Amenities: accessible campsites, boat Travel Green. Number of campsites: 34 Eagle River 54521 launch Amenities: swimming, boat launch 715/479-2827 Trails: nature Stop the spread of Boulder Lake Campground the Emerald Ash Borer. Number of campsites: 12 Wabasso Lake Recreation Area Amenities: boat launch 15085 State Highway 32 Forest Road 514 When you camp, buy Lakewood 54138 Luna White Deer Lake Campground Park Falls 54552 your firewood in 715/276-6333 Forest Road 2188 800/269-4505, 715/762-2461 Wisconsin. Don’t Number of campsites: 89 Eagle River 54521 Number of campsites: 3 Amenities: swimming, boat launch transport any from 715/479-2827 Amenities: boat launch out-of-state. Number of campsites: 37 Trails: backpacking Amenities: swimming, boat launch 8. LAONA Trails: backpacking Ada Lake Campground Forest Road 2620 Sevenmile Lake Campground Laona 54541 Forest Road 2435 715/674-4481 Eagle River 54521 Number of campsites: 19 715/479-2827 Amenities: swimming, boat launch Number of campsites: 27 Amenities: swimming, boat launch Bear Lake Campground Forest Road 3770 Spectacle Lake Campground Laona 54541 Forest Road 2572 715/674-4481 Eagle River 54521 Number of campsites: 27 715/479-2827 Amenities: swimming, boat launch Number of campsites: 34 Trails: backpacking Amenities: swimming, boat launch Laura Lake Campground Windsor Dam Campground Forest Road 2163 Forest Road 2174 Laona 54541 Eagle River 54521 715/674-4481 715/479-2827 Number of campsites: 41 Number of campsites: 8 Amenities: accessible campsites, swim- ming, boat launch 6. FLORENCE Pine Lake Campground Brule River Campground Forest Road 2185 State Highway 55 Laona 54541 Florence 54121 715/674-4481 715/528-4464 Number of campsites: 12 Number of campsites: 11 Amenities: accessible campsites, swim- Amenities: boat launch ming, boat launch Chipmunk Rapids Campground Richardson Lake Campground RJ & LINDA MILLER Forest Road 2156 Forest Road 2880 Florence 54121 Laona 54541 715/528-4464 715/674-4481 Number of campsites: 6 Number of campsites: 26 Amenities: boat launch Amenities: swimming, boat launch ▲ Autumn view from St. Peter’s Dome in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Trails: backpacking

26 Visit travelwisconsin.com FUN ON THE LAND Spa Retreats SUNDARA

What a great way to NORTHEAST 1. FISH CREEK relax and rejuvenate! Settlement Courtyard Inn and Lavender Spa Pamper yourself with 9126 State Highway 42 professional services – Fish Creek WI 54212 920/868-3524 therapeutic massage, www.settlementinn.com This charming country inn and spa spe- steam rooms and cializes in a total relaxing vacation experi- ence. Beautiful inn rooms and whirlpool saunas, facial and suites all have fireplaces and kitchenettes or dry bar. Heated outdoor pool, beauty treatments, hiking/mountain biking trails to Fish Creek, complimentary continental-plus wraps, meditation, breakfast, beer pub, and shops. The Lavender Spa is an intimate massage gourmet dining and therapy spa offering Swedish massage, massage facials, hot stone, aromatherapy, food for the soul. This couples romantic spa packages, girls get- away packages and more. listing of spa retreats 2. RHINELANDER Woodwind Health Spa & Wellness includes only those that Center offer overnight 3033 Woodwind Way Rhinelander WI 54501 accommodations. For a 715/362-8902, 877-362-8902 www.woodwindspa.com ▲ Sundara Inn & Spa, Wisconsin Dells. list of more than fifty Nurturing the mind, body and spirit is the mission of Woodwind Health Spa & 3. THREE LAKES 5. ELKHART LAKE salon/day spas in Wellness Center. Guests can enjoy yoga, The Northernaire Resort & Spa Aspira Spa massage, herbal body wraps, reiki, aro- 831 State Road 32 101 Osthoff Ave Wisconsin, visit matherapy, a meditation studio, thera- Three Lakes WI 54562 Elkhart Lake WI 53020 peutic pool, sauna and educational work- 888/242-1600, 715/546-2700 877/772-2070 travelwisconsin.com shops on health-related topics. The center www.northernaire.com www.aspiraspa.com offers accommodations in five queen-bed Located in the heart of the great Aspira services include specialized body and search for “spas.” rooms and single-bed dorm rooms. Full Wisconsin Northwoods, the Northernaire treatments, chromatherapy and Vichy food service, featuring a selection of is a tranquil haven of seemingly endless shower treatments, specialty facials, spa healthy, organic foods is also available. lakes, forests, recreation, and relaxation. pedicures, manicures, massages, salon Just a short distance from Rhinelander services, sauna and whirlpools - indoor and Eagle River, this luxury resort lodging and out. Enjoy private Spasuite experi- is situated on magnificent Deer Lake, part ences for couples, sisters or friends. of the world’s largest freshwater chain of Meditation sanctuary, fine dining, and lakes. Choose from one, two, and two standard or suite accommodations at the plus loft luxury suite accommodations. Osthoff Resort, a 4-diamond property, Amenities include a full service spa, 33- complete the package. slip marina, indoor pool, hot tubs and fit- ness center. 6. KOHLER The American Club’s 3 Kohler Waters Spa EAST CENTRAL 419 Highland Dr 2 Kohler WI 53044 4. APPLETON 866/928-3777 BenMarNico’s Spa & Salon www.destinationkohler.com 1 300 W College Ave Individual treatment rooms for therapeu- Appleton WI 54915 tic water services; a relaxation pool with a 920/968-3399 cascading, eight-foot wall of water; hot www.spabenmarnicos.com and cold dip pools; steam rooms; and Sink into full-service luxury when you visit saunas are some of the amenities enjoyed Spa BenMarNico’s. Services include hot by spa guests. Spa services are just one stone, deep tissue, pre-natal, Indian head aspect of this luxury 5-diamond resort 4 and Swedish massages, manicures, pedi- that include gormet dining and champi- cures, facials, waxing, hair treatments and onship golf at Whistling Straits and Black 13 5 7 styling, salt scrubs and body wraps. Enjoy Wolf Run. Spa guests may choose to stay 6 the fitness center and whirlpool. Located in one of the 55 guest rooms at the in the lower level of the Copperleaf Carriage House and enjoy convenient 14 Boutique Hotel in downtown Appleton access to the Spa. The Carriage House offering 73 rooms and an in-house and Kohler Waters Spa are an adult envi- restaurant. ronment; guests must be 16 years of age 12 11 or older. 10 8 9

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Spa Retreats continued 9. FONTANA whirlpool, climbing wall, aerobics studio, Avani Spa yoga and pilates classes. The spa is part CENTRAL 269 Fontana Blvd of the Grand Geneva Resort, a 4-diamond 7. SHEBOYGAN 13. GREEN LAKE Elements Spa Fontana WI 53125 complex that offers 355 guest rooms, Evensong Spa 725 Blue Harbor Dr 800/772-1000, 262/275-9000 three restaurants, two challenging golf courses, and indoor and outdoor water- 410 Trillium Circle Sheboygan WI 53081 www.fontanaspa.com parks. Green Lake WI 54941 920/457-9880 Wrap yourself in relaxation at Fontana 800/444-2812, 920/294-3347 www.blueharborresort.com Spa. Services include japanese stone, 11. MILWAUKEE www.evensongspa.com From manicures and pedicures to body warm poultice, reflexology, deep tissue WELL Spa and Janice Salon A refuge for healing and for energizing wraps, facials and massage, we pamper and maternity massages, hydration thera- 424 E Wisconsin Ave your mind, body and spirit. Our spa serv- you from head to toe. Designed with py, facials, exfoliation, scrubs, peels, Milwaukee WI 53202 ices are customized for each guest’s con- earth-tone colors, Elements Spa offers a herbal baths and wraps, manicures, pedi- 414/277-9207 cerns and needs. Services include facials, quiet retreat with soft music, aromathera- cures and hair treatments. The spa is part www.pfisterwellspa.com body exfoliation, water therapy, yoga, py candles, and a Feng Shui balanced of The Abbey Resort offering 334 luxuri- WELL Spa is Milwaukee’s first and only body scrubs and polishing, as well as atmosphere. With five luxurious treat- ous guest rooms and suites, nine restau- private-suite spa and salon. Services deep therapy, aroma Swedish, and ment rooms, a manicure/pedicure room, rants and cafes, and a 407-slip marina on include massages, body wraps and peels, labyrinth heated stone massages. The spa and four relaxing body treatments to Lake Geneva - all on 90 beautiful acres. facials, nail treatments, complete salon is a part of the Heidel House Resort, a choose from, our caring spa team has 10. LAKE GENEVA and styling services, waxing and fitness 199-room complex on the beautiful created a retreat to restore your sense of The Spa at Geneva Ridge studio. Enjoy spa packages in your per- shores of Green Lake with three restau- balance and well being. The spa is part of W4240 State Road 50 sonal spa suite. Located in the Pfister rants and an excursion yacht. the Blue Harbor Resort complex offering Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, a 4-dia- 182 suites, 64 villas, indoor waterpark Lake Geneva WI 53147 800/225-5558, 262/248-9121 mond property serving the city for more and play area, and three restaurants with than a century with 307 elegant rooms SOUTH CENTRAL family to fine dining. www.interlakenresort.com A serene environment in which to relax, and suites, and three restaurants. rejuvenate and refresh your body, mind 14. WISCONSIN DELLS 12. OCONOMOWOC Elements Spa Salon SOUTHEAST and spirit. Enjoy superior customer care, O-Spa cutting edge technology, hair, skin and 1400 Great Wolf Dr 1350 Royale Mile Rd Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 8. DELAVAN body treatments, as well as diet and exer- Oconomowoc WI 53066 cise physiology. High above the shores of 866/333-1612 Timber Spa 262/369-4986 2400 E Geneva St. Lake Como, the Lodge offers spacious www.greatwolflodge.com guest rooms, full restaurant service, deli www.olympiaresort.com Full-service spa and hair salon at Great Delavan WI 53115 17,000 sq ft of pampering and relaxation 800/338-5253, 262/728-7900 and snack shop, heated indoor and out- Wolf Lodge. Our spa offers five treatment await you at the O-Spa. Services include rooms with more than a dozen massage www.lakelawnresort.com door pools, and a complete fitness studio. deep tissue, couples, aromatherapy and selections including aromatherapy mas- Timber Spa whisks you away to a world WELL Spa at Grand Geneva hot rock massages, oxygenation, facials, sage, Swedish massage, hot stone mas- of relaxation and harmony. Services 7036 Grand Geneva Way pumice peels, herbal wraps, salt scrubs, sage, pregnancy massage, and stress include: Swedish, hot stone, aromathera- Lake Geneva WI 53147 pedicures, manicures and mineral baths. relieving chair massage. From massage py, deep tissue, prenatal, and couples 800/558-3417, 262/248-8811 O-Spa is a part of the Olympia Resort services to nail treatment, facials and hair massages; refining body polish, detoxify- www.grandgeneva.com which offers 255 guestrooms and suites, design, we offer our guests even more ing herbal wrap, and hydrating back WELL Spa is an oasis for nourishing mind, the Highlands of Olympic Ski Hill, three when it comes to exploring, retreating treatment; customized and elite facials; body and soul. Services include deep tis- restaurants, and indoor and outdoor and relaxing! The Great Wolf complex lip, brow, and chin waxing; and immer- sue, hot stone, prenatal and aromathera- pools. offers standard, suite and condo accom- sions. The spa is part of the Lake Lawn py massages, body wraps, exfoliation, modations, four family restaurants, indoor Resort complex offering 284 spacious facials, hydrotherapy, salon, waxing and Travel Green. and outdoor waterparks and plenty of rooms, lofts and suites on 275 stunning, nail treatments. Adjacent sport center fun for the kids. wooded lakeside acres in the Southern facilities include men’s and women’s Support certified Travel Wisconsin Geneva Lakes area. steamrooms and saunas, lap pool, Green Wisconsin Spa del Sol of Chula Vista Resort Championship golf and three dining businesses that invest 4031 River Road options complete the package. in sustainable practices. Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 800/388-4782, 608/254-8369 www.chulavistaresort.com Soothe yourself with a luxurious body treatment, unwind with a relaxing pedi- cure and finally find ultimate stress relief with an hour-long Swedish massage. Beautifully appointed with ten profession- al treatment rooms, Spa del Sol is the only spa in the Midwest offering three natural outdoor salons to enjoy the breathtaking pine trees and warm Wisconsin breezes. Choose from stan- dard, suite and condo accommodations, casual to fine dining, indoor or outdoor waterparks, and golf at Cold Water Canyon . Sundara Inn & Spa 920 Canyon Rd Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 888/735-8181, 608/253-9200 www.sundaraspa.com Featured in Travel & Leisure magazine among 25 top spa resorts in the country, Sundara is nestled in a tranquil pine for- est. Each suite includes a king featherbed, fireplace & spa-quality bathroom. Guests

JOHN NIENHUIS enjoy pampering spa services, chef-pre- pared organic cuisine and heated outdoor infinity pool. Sundara is adult-only and smoke-free. Packages include golf/spa, romance & girlfriends’ getaways. ▲ Kohler Waters Spa.

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Train RJ & LINDA MILLER Excursions

Take a step back in NORTHWEST time. Seven operating 1. OSCEOLA Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway trains offer excursions 114 Depot Rd Osceola WI 54020 in Wisconsin including 715/755-3570 three steam-powered www.trainride.org Diesel-powered trains with vintage cars. locomotives, two Purchase a ticket at the fully-restored, ▲ Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway, Osceola. 1916 SOO Line depot in Osceola. The diesels, and a pair of 11am & 2:30pm trips take you on a 20- road. Some dinner trains available. Open mile journey along the bluffs of the St. NORTHEAST Sat & Sun in May, Wed-Sun June-Aug, electric trolleys. Croix River. Cross into Minnesota on the Fri-Sun Sep & Oct. Departure times vary; Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, stopping in 3. GREEN BAY call or visit website. From the intersection Additionally, many Marine on St. Croix, then return to National Railroad Museum of I-43 & Hwy 120, follow the trolley Wisconsin parks feature Osceola. The 1pm ten-mile round trip 2285 S Broadway museum signs uptown to Church St, two takes you through rural Wisconsin farm- Green Bay WI 54304 blocks north of the village square. narrow gauge railroads: land to the railroading town of Dresser 920/437-7623 Junction and back. Open May 8-Oct 31. www.nationalrrmuseum.org 6. KENOSHA the Fennimore Railroad Trains run Sat, Sun & Holidays. Departures Railroad history comes to life with over 70 Kenosha Transit Electric Streetcar at 11am & 2:30pm for Marine on St Croix pieces of vintage rolling stock including 724 54th St Society Museum, Bay & 1pm for Dresser. State highway 35 to Eisenhower’s WWII command train, the Kenosha WI 53140 Beach Park in Green 114 Depot Rd. Union Pacific “Big Boy” and the Rock 262/653-4287 Island “Aerotrain.” Enjoy a train ride www.kenoshacvb.com Bay, Little A-Merrick-A 2. SPOONER behind a vintage diesel locomotive (May- From 1903-1932, Kenosha’s primary Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad Sept only). Video presentations and spe- downtown transportation was an electric Amusement Park in Excursion Train cial events. Open May-Dec, Mon-Sat streetcar system. The city has reinstalled a 426 N Front St 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm; closed Mon, portion of that line with five beautifully- Marshall, Carson Park Spooner WI 54801 Jan-Apr . Train departs at 10am, noon, 2 restored streetcars operating on a two- in Eau Claire, and the 715/635-3200 & 4pm May-Sept and weekends in Oct. mile lakefront loop connecting the Civic www.spoonertrainride.com Located four blocks east of the intersec- Center Historic District, downtown busi- Riverside and Great Tour a 15-mile stretch of the old Chicago tion of Hwy 32 and Cormier Rd. ness district, HarborPark, Southport & Northwestern line between Spooner Marina, Veterans Memorial Park and the Northern Preservation and Springbrook. Vintage diesel locomo- 4. LAONA METRA train station. The fare is 50 cents. tives and Pullman passenger cars. Trips Lumberjack Special Steam Train & Hours and fare subject to change. Society in Wisconsin run up to 2.5 hours. Group rates and pri- Camp Five Museum Complex Operating Jan-Feb, Sat & Sun 10:05am- Dells. vate bookings available. Reservations 5480 Connor Farm Rd 5:35pm; March, Mon-Fri 10:05am- encouraged, but required for dinner Laona WI 54541 2:05pm, Sat & Sun 10:05am-5:35pm; trains. Operating May 7-Oct 31 and Nov 800/774-3414, 715/674-3414 Apr-Dec, Mon-Fri 11:05am-6:35pm, Sat & 26-Dec 19. Open Fri-Sun in May, June, www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com Sun 10:05am-5:35pm. From I-94 take Sep & Dec; Tues-Sun in July & Aug. Ride the rails of yesteryear aboard the Hwy 158 east to the lakefront. Located one block east of Hwy 63 “Lumberjack Special” steam train to the at Front & Elm St. site of the original Connor Lumber and Land Company’s 1902 logging camp #5. SOUTH CENTRAL 2 Enjoy a unique mix of history, steam rail- roading, logging, and ecology at the 7. NORTH FREEDOM Camp Five Complex. See logging arti- Mid-Continent Railway Museum 4 facts, an active blacksmith shop, and a E8948 Diamond Hill Rd 1 video about old-time logging operations. North Freedom WI 53951 Enjoy guided tours of the forest in a 800/930-1385, 608/522-4261 motorized surrey, a 1900 country store www.midcontinent.org gift shop, a nature center and farm corral. World-Class railroad museum with exten- Operating Jun 24-Aug 28. Open Mon- sive collection of locomotives and rolling Sat, 11am-4pm. Train rides at 11am, stock. Enjoy a seven-mile, 50-minute 3 noon, 1 & 2 pm. round-trip train ride through the beauty of the scenic Baraboo Hills. Gift shop. Operating Sat & Sun only in May, Sep & SOUTHEAST Oct; then daily MD-LD. Train rides at 11am, 1 & 3pm. Museum open 9:30am- 5. EAST 5pm. From Baraboo take Hwy 136 four East Troy Electric Railroad Museum miles west to Cty PF, then south on PF 1.5 2002 Church St miles to North Freedom. Watch for signs. East Troy WI 53120 7 262/642-3263 www.easttroyrr.org Visit travelwisconsin.com Step back in time. Enjoy museum memo- for even more great rabilia and a 10-mile round-trip trolley 5 ride on Wisconsin’s landmark electric rail- Wisconsin activites. 6 Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 29 FUN ON THE LAND

Waterfall RJ & LINDA MILLER Touring

No one knows exactly NORTHWEST 1. AMNICON FALLS how many waterfalls Located about 10 miles southeast of Superior in (call there are in Wisconsin. 715/398-3000). The falls drop in a grace- ful series into the Amnicon River. They range in size from 2. BIG MANITOU FALLS Located about 13 miles south of Superior 165-foot Big Manitou in (call 715/399-3111). Wisconsin’s highest waterfall, it rumbles Falls to 12 feet or less. 165 feet into the Black River. Spectacular scenic overlooks. Whatever their size, 3. BROWNSTONE FALLS Located in (call many swear that 715/274-5123) about 5 miles north of Mellen. The falls drop 30 feet into the contemplating their Tyler Forks River. 4. CASCADE FALLS wonder can soothe and This 25-foot falls is located within the city of Osceola on Osceola Creek. The falls is wash away stress. This easy to visit and close to many other sce- nic attractions. A set of stairs leads down list of waterfalls is by into the gorge and to the base of the falls. 5. COPPER FALLS ▲ Amnicon Falls near Superior. no means complete, Located in Copper Falls State Park (call 715/274-5123) about 5 miles north of 6. FOSTER FALLS 8. KIMBALL FALLS but shows some of the Mellen. The falls drop 40 feet into the From Upson, travel north 5 miles on Hwy Travel west from Hurley on Hwy 2 for 3 Bad River. 122; turn west on Sullivan Rd. two miles miles. Turn south (left) on Park Road and most spectacular and to the falls. Falls drop 25 feet into the continue 0.2 miles. Turn west (right) on Potato River, north of Upson. Town Park Road. Cross the one-lane charming. 7. GILE FALLS bridge to enter the park just below the Travel west on Hwy 77 from Hurley to falls. Falls drop 10 feet into the West 16 Montreal. Turn left on Kokogan Road, Branch of the Montreal River near Hurley. 12 then right on Gile Falls Street. Proceed to Other scenic rapids and cataracts are 1 an overlook of the falls. The falls drop 15 upstream. A picnic area and pavilion are feet into the West Branch of the Montreal available. 17 River near Gile. A snowmobile bridge 9. LAKE OF THE FALLS 2 14 8 13 crosses the top of the falls and can be From Mercer, travel northwest on Hwy 51 10 accessed by foot. for 1.4 miles. Turn west (left) on Cty FF 3 6 7 and proceed 5.2 miles to the park, (watch 11 5 18 for the sign). The falls drop 10 feet into 15 the Turtle River in Lake of the Falls County 9 Park. The park offers picnic and rustic camping facilities, as well as a boat land- ing with access to the Turtle Flambeau 22 Flowage via the Turtle River.

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30 Visit travelwisconsin.com 10. LITTLE MANITOU FALLS River southwest of Gurney. Town park DOUG ALFT Located about 13 miles south of Superior with rustic campsites and a picnic area is in Pattison State Park (call 715/399-3111). available. The falls drop 30 feet into the Black River. 15. SHAY’S DAM FALLS The falls are split, very scenic and the From Mercer, travel east 2.5 miles on Cty highlight of the park. J. Turn north (left) on Beaver Lodge Circle. 11. MORGAN FALLS Travel 3.6 miles, past Beaver Lake Rd. Located 12 miles west of Mellen in the Turn east (right) on Fisher Lake Road. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Travel 1.2 miles to a small side road on (call 715/264-2511). From Mellen, drive the left leading to Shay’s Dam; watch for northwest 9 miles on Hwy 13 to the sign. Falls drop 15 feet into the Turtle Minersville, then west on Cty C and River about 6 miles northeast of Mercer. Midway Road to County Line Road. Turn A park with picnic area is available. south on County Line Road 4.2 miles to 16. SISKIWIT FALLS the parking lot. The falls drop 80-100 feet Located about 1 mile east of Cornucopia into an unnamed tributary of Morgan on the Siskiwit River. Creek. Morgan Falls is a 1.2 mile round trip hike from the parking lot and is an 17. SUPERIOR FALLS easy hike for everyone. The falls itself is Take Hwy 122 north of Hwy 2 approxi- an elegant cascade, diagonally traversing mately 4.2 miles. You will cross the ▲ Dave’s Falls in Marinette County . a 70 foot granite face. In the winter only Wisconsin/Michigan border. Continue a trickle of a stream flows through the another half-mile, then turn left on a frozen falls. For a quick scenic snowshoe gravel road. A parking area is available. NORTHEAST 24. MCCLINTOCK FALLS jaunt, Morgan Falls is a good choice. The falls drop 90 feet into the Montreal Located on the Peshtigo River about 15 River near its mouth on Lake Superior. miles west of Amberg in McClintock Park 12. ORIENTA FALLS The falls are an Iron County Heritage Site. 20. DAVE’S FALLS (entrance fee $2). The falls is a series of Located about 1/2 mile south of Amberg Located at the Orienta Dam on the Iron 18. UPSON FALLS rapids with bridges offering exceptional River in northern Bayfield County. on the Pike River in Dave’s Falls County views. From Hwy 77 turn north at the Upson Park ($2 entrance fee). The park offers a 13. PETERSON FALLS Town Park sign, then left at the end of great picnic area, restroom facilities and a 25. PIERS GORGE Take Hwy 2 west of Hurley 0.6 miles to a the street. After crossing the river, turn playground. Located on the Menomonee River about gravel road at the Ero Nasi Construction left into Upson Town Park. The falls drop 9 miles north of Pembine near Hwy 8 at 18 feet into the Potato River just north of 21. HORSESHOE FALLS the Wisconsin/Michigan border. sign. Follow the road straight east, (don’t Located on the Pike River about 9 miles take any side roads), 0.3 miles and park Upson. Camping and a picnic area are 26. SMALLEY FALLS available in the park. southwest of Pembine. Just south of in a small turn-around. Follow the foot Twelve Foot Falls. Accessible from a small Located on the Pemebonwon River about path on the north side of the parking 19. WILLOW FALLS parking area and a trail to the falls. 4 miles northeast of Pembine. Just west area 1/4-mile to the falls. Remote loca- Located in , this of Long Slide Falls. Accessible from a tion. The falls drop 35 feet into the East 45-foot falls is one of the most scenic 22. LASALLE FALLS small parking lot and trail to the falls. Branch of the Montreal River north of waterfalls in the state. The falls is 100- The falls is accessed from County Road C by turning north on LaSalle Falls Rd. This 27. STRONG FALLS Hurley. feet wide and consists of several drops, Located on the Peshtigo River about 15 the largest being about 15 feet. A dam road is 10.2 miles east of State Road 101 14. POTATO RIVER FALLS or 1.9 miles west of County Road U. miles west of Amberg in Goodman Park From the intersection of Hwy 2 and Hwy was removed from the location in 1992 (entrance fee $2). Picturesque park with and the falls and gorge have been LaSalle Falls Rd leads northwest 2.4 miles 169, travel 2.8 miles south on Hwy 169 to a small parking lot on the north side of camping facilities, a picnic area and play- through the Town of Gurney. Turn west returned to their natural state. The park is ground. located five miles northeast of Hudson on the road. From the parking lot a trail on Potato River Falls Road for 1.5 miles. leads northward for 1 mile to the falls. 28. TWELVE FOOT FALLS One of the most beautiful falls in the County Road A. A state park sticker is Located on the Pike River about 8 miles required. About .4 miles into the trail a small creek Midwest. Drops 90 feet into the Potato runs eastward; during periods of high southwest of Pembine at Twelve Foot Falls County Park (entrance fee $2). The park RJ & LINDA MILLER water crossing it may be difficult. Located on the Pine River. The area adjacent to offers camping and picnic areas, trout the falls is state owned; camping is not fishing and terrific scenic beauty. A five- permitted on state lands except at desig- minute walk through the camping area nated sites. From the roadside parking brings you to Eight Foot Falls. About a lot, the falls is accessed via a 1-mile trail. mile north of the park you can visit 23. LONG SLIDE FALLS Eighteen Foot Falls. Located on the Pemebonwon River about 29. VETERAN’S FALLS 4 miles northeast of Pembine. The falls Located on the Thunder River about 10 cascade about 50 feet through the rocks. miles west of Crivitz in Veteran’s Very scenic. You can hike to Smalley Memorial Park. The park offers a wooden Falls, located about 1/2 mile northwest. bridge, camping and picnic facilities.

Wisconsin’s Largest Waterfalls Name County Height Big Manitou Falls ...... Douglas 165 ft. Morgan Falls ...... Ashland 80-100 ft. Superior Falls ...... Iron 90 ft. Potato River Falls ...... Iron 90 ft. Copper Falls ...... Ashland 40 ft. Peterson Falls ...... Iron 35 ft. Brownstone Falls ...... Ashland 30 ft. Little Manitou Falls ...... Douglas 30 ft. ▲ Morgan Falls near Mellen.

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Winery Tours GLENN SANDERSON

The many German NORTHWEST 1. BAYFIELD settlers who came to Bayfield Winery, Ltd 86565 County Hwy J Wisconsin in the 1800s Bayfield WI 54814 715/779-5404 brought with them www.bayfieldwinery.com Located high on the hills overlooking the their winemaking skills, waters of Lake Superior, the Bayfield Winery specializes in making traditional producing versions of hard ciders, meads and country wines from primarily locally grown fruits and traditional German honey. The winery is a part of Hauser's Superior View Farm, continuously owned wines made from and operated by the Hauser family since 1908. In the fall, taste their fresh cider grape varieties that and pick your own apples. Open MD-LD daily 10am-5pm. Located 2-1/2 miles northwest of historic Bayfield on Cty J. were well-suited to the ▲ Three Lakes Winery. 2. CHIPPEWA FALLS Wisconsin climate. In Autumn Harvest Winery ing room offers complimentary sampling charm of our winery in a half-hour tour 19947 County Highway J as well as wine sales. The 8-acre vineyard through each stage of the wine-making addition, winemakers Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 is just steps away from the tasting room; process while viewing the production, 715/720-1663 perfect for a relaxed afternoon. Open shipping and cellar areas. Tour guests learned to utilize the www.autumnharvestwinery.com June-Dec, Thur-Sat 11am-7pm, and Sun receive samplings and a souvenir wine Nestled in the heart of apple country, the noon-6pm. Closed holidays. Located glass. Open Jun-Oct 15 Mon, Wed & Thur many fruits that could winery was opened in 2005 on the same southwest of Chippewa Falls via Hwy 29. 11am-6pm, Fri & Sat 1am-7pm, and Sun farm orchard that the family has operated Left at 103rd to 33rd. noon-4pm; Oct 16-May 31 Mon, Thur & Fri noon-5pm, Sat 11am-6pm, and Sun be grown here. The for three generations. Autumn Harvest 3. HAYWARD produces 12 wines; all produced and bot- noon-4pm. Closed first 3 weeks in Jan. HookStone Winery result is a palette of tled by the McIlquhams, fermented in Hwy 8 to Hwy 87 north. small batches from their orchard-grown 10588 N Main St taste and color apples, as well as from grapes and other Hayward WI 54843 fruits from around the region. The tasting 715/634-9463 NORTHEAST room and orchard store are open May- www.hookstonewinery.com unrivaled in the Oct, Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Located 8 miles Hook Stone is a Napa-style winery with a 6. ALGOMA east of Chippewa Falls at the corner of tasting room and gift shop. All wines are von Stiehl Winery Midwest. Cheers! Cty J and Cty k. made on premises with grapes from 115 Navarino St California and Washington. Two of our Algoma WI 54201 River Bend Vineyard & Winery fun wines are the Muskie Merlot which 800/955-5208, 920/487-5208 10439 33rd Ave boasts berry and vanilla overtones. Our www.vonstiehl.com Chippewa Falls WI 54729 Walleye White Zin, made with Wisconsin Overlooking Algoma’s picturesque harbor, 715/720-9463 cranberries, is a fantastic holiday and pic- the winery produces award-winning fruit 1 www.riverbendvineyard.com nic wine. Open daily 10:30am-6pm. and traditional grape wines. It is listed on River Bend specializes in wines made from Located in downtown Hayward. the National Register of Historic Places. 4 cold, hardy grapes grown in Chippewa 4. IRON RIVER Tours include a visit to the century-old County, from dry to sweet, refresh- underground limestone caverns where White Winter Winery ing to full-bodied. The tast- the wine is fermented. The tasting salon 68323 Lea St 3 displays a collection of German military Iron River WI 54847 artifacts and Belgian tapestries. Tours 13 800/697-2006, 715/372-5656 daily, May-Oct 9am-5pm. Store hours: 14 www.whitewinter.com Jan-Apr 11am-4pm, May-Oct 9am-5pm, 5 Specializing in mead (honey wine). From July-Aug 9am-5:30pm, Nov-Dec 11am- 11 8 very dry to sweet traditional mead, beer 5pm. Located downtown on the south styles, hard ciders, and non-alcoholic vari- side of the Ahnapee River. 2 7 eties. Open May-Sept, Mon-Sat 11am- 16 12 5pm, Sun 11am-4pm; Oct-Apr, Mon & 7. EGG HARBOR Thurs 1-5pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, and Stone’s Throw Winery 6 Sun 11am-4pm. Tours Mon, Wed, Fri & 3382 County Rd E 9 Sat at 11am & 2pm. Closed Dec 26-Jan 2. Egg Harbor WI 54206 15 10 Located at the corner of George St & 26 27 877/706-3577, 920/839-9660 Hwy 2. www.stonesthrowwinery.com 28 5. ST. CROIX FALLS Visit their 80 year old stone barn for wine tastings and to shop their marketplace. Chateau St. Croix Door County vintner of fine wines made 1998 State Road 87 # A 30 from California and Door County grapes 19 Saint Croix Falls WI 54024 in the traditional one-barrel-at-a-time 29 866/654-9463, 715/483-2556 way. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, 24 18 www.chateaustcroix.com Merlot, Riesling, Zinfandel. Tasting avail- A winery created in the image of a 21 20 25 able. Open 10am-5pm daily. Located at European estate, complete with vineyards, the intersection of Cty A and Cty E, 3 a carriage house, stables, formal gardens miles east of Egg Harbor. 23 22 17 and a fishing pond. Explore the old-world

32 Visit travelwisconsin.com 8. FISH CREEK French hybrid grapes . Then, enjoy our downtown Sturgeon Bay, was opened in Orchard Country Winery Italian-inspired winery and tasting room. 2005. Tastings are offered. Open sum- EAST CENTRAL 9197 State Highway 42 Family-owned. Limited complimentary mers Mon-Wed 11am-5pm, Thur-Sat Fish Creek WI 54212 tastings. Tours May-Dec, Sat at 3pm. 11am-6pm, Sun noon-5pm; winters Sun- 15. FREEDOM Kerrigan Brothers Winery 866/946-3263, 920/868-3479 Sales outlet open June-Sept, daily 10am- Wed noon-4pm, Thur-Sat noon-6pm. N2797 State Hwy 55 www.orchardcountry.com 5pm; Oct-Dec, Thur-Sun noon-5pm; Jan- Simon Creek Winery Apr, call for hours; and May, Fri-Sun Freedom WI 54130 Homegrown wines carefully crafted in a 5896 Bochek Rd noon-5 pm. Located 7 miles southwest of 920/788-1423 100 year old restored dairy barn. Scenic Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 Kewaunee via Cty J to Sleepy Hollow www.kerriganbrothers.com tours guide you through the orchard, 920/746-9307 Road. Natural fruit wines produced from a vari- vineyard and production area. www.simoncreekvineyard.com Experienced staff guide you through a ety of Wisconsin-grown fruit: cherries 11. LAKEWOOD Simon Creek is the most modern winery from Door County, cranberries from complimentary tasting. Tours May-Oct at Woodland Trail Winery and largest vineyard (30 acres) in 11am, 1 & 3pm. Tastings daily May-Oct, Merrill, and apples from Appleton. Gift 17153 Big Hill Rd Wisconsin. Tours feature the winemaking shop featuring personalized bottles, wine 10am-4pm; Sat ‘til 5pm. Located 1/2 mile Lakewood WI 54138 process from harvest through bottling south of Fish Creek on Hwy 42. and cheese baskets, and cheese carving. 800/643-9520, 715/276-3668 and casing. The tour ends at the taste Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10:30am- 9. GREENLEAF www.woodlandtrailwine.com room overlooking the wine production 3pm. Tastings anytime; tours Sat & Sun or LedgeStone Vineyards Specializing in grape and fruit wines. Free area and vineyard. Open daily 10am-6pm; by appt. weekdays. Located on Hwy 55, 3 call for winter hours. From Carlsville travel 6381 Hwy 57 tastings. Gift shop. Open daily, 9am-6pm. miles north of Hwy 41/Kaukauna. Located on Hwy 32 (Big Hill Road). east 3miles on Cty I, then north on Greenleaf WI 54126 Bochek Road. 920/532-4384 12. STURGEON BAY CENTRAL www.ledgestonevineyards .com Winery 13. THREE LAKES Quality wines begin in the vineyard. Three Lakes Winery 5806 Hwy 42 16. WITHEE LedgeStone Vineyards is located at the Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 6971 Gogebic St foot of the Niagara Escarpment, (“The Munson Bridge Winery 800/551-5049, 920/743-7431 Three Lakes WI 54562 Ledge”), where unique geological events W6462 Bridge Road www.dcwine.com 800/944-5434, 715/546-3080 that shaped the area have created soils www.cranberrywine.com Withee WI 54498 ideal for growing grapes. LedgeStone cur- Door County orchards produce the fruit 715/229-4501 used in making these highly-regarded Producer of semi-sweet cranberry, rasp- rently has 15 acres cultivated with nine berry, blackberry and 14 other varieties of Munsonbridgewinery.com varieties of hardy grapes. Tastings and fruit wines. Free tastings. Tours offered. Centrally located in Wisconsin’s heartland, Open 9am-5pm; tours daily every hour wine since 1972. Free wine tastings. Free tours offered. Open year-round Sat 11am- guided tours May-Oct 10am-4pm; self- Munson Bridge offers a large variety of 5pm, Sun 11am-3pm; additional summer starting at 9:30am-last tour at 4pm. fruit wines including raspberry, elderberry, Located in the old Carlsville Schoolhouse guided tours year-round. Located at the hours Thurs 5-9pm and Fri 11am-5pm. intersection of Hwy 45 and Cty A. boysenberry, plum, blackberry, crabapple, Located 8 miles south of De Pere on Hwy at the intersection of Hwy 42 and Cty I. cranberry, and maple syrup, as well as 57. Red Oak Vineyard 14. TRIPOLI many other seasonal favorites. Their 325 N 3rd Ave Brigadoon Winery wines are made with the finest and fresh- 10. KEWAUNEE Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 2170 Clifford Rd est of ingredients using locally grown fruit Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery 920/743-7729 Tripoli WI 54564 and ingredients whenever possible. Open N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road www.redoakvineyard.com 715/564-2280 Wed-Sat 11am-6pm, and Sun 1-4pm. Kewaunee WI 54216 Red Oak is a family owned and operated www.brigadoonwinery.com Located 4 miles northwest of Withee via 888/932-0044, 920/362-1550 winery and vineyard that prides itself on Red, white and fruit wines produced and Cty T to Bridge Rd. Parallel44.com maintaining traditional wine making bottled on site. Free wine tasting year- The 44th parallel is the line of latitude processes. Their wines are made by tem- round. Free tours daily at 11am and 2pm, that runs across the globe from perature controlled fermentations to bring or by appointment. Gift shop. Open Jan- SOUTHEAST Kewaunee to Bordeaux, France and out added flavor and qualities. The vine- Apr, Wed-Sat 10am-5pm; May-Dec, Mon- Tuscany, Italy, arguably the world’s finest yard was started in 2002 on the family Sat 9am-5pm. Located 13 miles east of 17. BURLINGTON wine regions. At Parallel 44 you can tour ranch near Sturgeon Bay. The tasting Prentice; north of Hwy. 8 & Cty. YY inter- Aeppeltreow Winery nearly nine acres of vineyard planted with room, located at Winery Square in historic section. 1072 288th Ave Burlington WI 53105 262/878-5345 www.aeppeltreow.com Aeppeltreow specializes in hand-crafted sparkling wines made from locally grown fruit. The winery is located on the Brightonwood Orchard, growers of 130 varieties of heirloom apples. They special- ize in apple and pear ciders and dessert wines. The winery offers tastings that demonstrate their champagne cellar prac- tices. Open MD-LD Sat 11am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm; LD-Thanksgiving Tues-Sun 9am-6pm. Located about 5 miles east of Burlington via Hwy 11 to Cty B south (288th Ave); or just north of Bong State Recreation Area on Cty B. 18. CEDARBURG Cedar Creek Winery N70W6340 Bridge Rd Cedarburg WI 53012 800/827-8020, 262/377-8020 www.cedarcreekwinery.com One of America’s most noted small regional wineries. Award-winning wines from fine, delicate whites to rich, robust reds, plus a variety of special, seasonal vintages. Wine tasting & tours daily. Gift JOHN NIENHUIS Shop. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Located downtown in the Cedar Creek Settlement; corner of Washington Ave. & Bridge Rd. ▲ Cedar Creek Winery in Cedarburg. continued...

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Winery Tours continued 10am-5pm. Located 2 miles south of 23. NEW GLARUS Production is small, using ancient recipes Barneveld at the intersection of Cty K and New Glarus Primrose Winery to produce 3-6 gallons of artisanal wine 19. PORT WASHINGTON Langberry Rd. 226 2nd Street at a time. Only a few hundred cases of wine each year are offered for sale to visi- Vines to Cellar 21. HIGHLAND New Glarus WI 53574 114 E. Main St 608/527-5053 tors that seek out the winery. Open May- Spurgeon Vineyards & Winery Dec, Fri-Sun10am-5 pm. Located about 5 Port Washington WI 53074 16008 Pine Tree Rd Producers of thirteen varietal wines made from Wisconsin grapes and fruit. Free miles southeast of Blair via Cty S to Joe 262/536-4544 Highland WI 53543 Coulee Rd. www.vinestocellar.com tastings. Gift shop. West on Hwy 39 to 800/236-5555, 608/929-7692 2nd St, then north to 3rd Ave. Vines to Cellar is a custom small batch www.spurgeonvineyards.com 28.FOUNTAIN CITY micro-winery. Their selection of wines is A sixteen-acre winery nestled in the 24. PRAIRIE DU SAC Seven Hawks Vineyards fermented in small 3-50 gallon batches rolling countryside west of Highland. Wollersheim Winery 17 North St produced on-site from Australian Wine tastings in gift shop year-round. 7876 State Road 188 Fountain City WI 54629 Cabernet to Pomegranate Zinfandel. You Guided tours Apr-Oct; call ahead for Prairie Du Sac WI 53578 866/946-3741, 608-687-9463 can even bottle your own vintage there, times. Open daily, 10am-5pm; closed Dec www.sevenhawksvineyards.com under their expert direction. Tour their 800/847-9463, 608/643-6515 24-Jan 1. West of Highland on Cty Q 4 www.wollersheim.com Seven Hawks Vineyards is located one fermenting and bottling operation. miles, then north on Pine Tree Rd 1.5 mile north of Fountain City on steep Tastings daily. Open Mon-Thur 3-8pm, Established before the Civil War, the win- miles. ery and vineyard are a National Historic bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Fri 3-9pm, Sat noon-9pm, and Sun noon- Their vineyards include almost 18,000 5pm. Located in historic downtown Port 22. MILTON Site. Overlooking the Wisconsin River Valley, their wines are national and inter- northern hybrid grape vines and 500 Washington. Northleaf Winery plum and cherry trees, making them one 232 S Janesville St national award-winners. The guided tour includes a winemaking video, a visit to of the largest vineyards in the upper Milton WI 53563 SOUTH CENTRAL the underground aging caves, and wine Midwest. Their tasting room and wine bar 608/580-0575 tasting. Open daily 10am-5pm. Tours is an 1870’s renovated gem, one of many www.northleafwinery.com hourly 10:15am-4:15pm. From the inter- fine old buildings in historic Fountain City. 20. BARNEVELD Enjoy wine tasting in the newly restored All of their wines are made from locally Botham Vineyards & Winery section of US 12 & Hwy 188, turn north 1850 John Alexander/Sunnyview Orchard on 188 2 miles. grown grapes and fruit. Tastings and 8180 Langberry Rd Warehouse. Tours take you on a journey tours offered. Open Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Barneveld WI 53507 from grapes to glass, and give you a 25. SULLIVAN Sun noon-5pm. Located in downtown 888/478-9463, 608/924-1412 guided wine tasting in this fascinating, Vetro Winery Fountain City. www.bothamvineyards.com historic building. Their wines are pro- N5817 Hillside Dr 29. RICHLAND CENTER In the heart of the Iowa County Uplands, duced on site from grapes grown locally Sullivan WI 53178 Weggy Winery this family-owned and operated vineyard and from . Open Wed- 262/593-5123 30940 Oak Ridge Dr was established in 1989 and produces Sat 11am-7pm, and Sun 11am-5pm. www.vetrowine.com regionally distinctive wines of internation- Additional hours by appointment. Located This winery creates fruit wines from lus- Richland Center WI 53581 al acclaim. Walking tours and tastings. on Hwy 26 in Milton, one block south of cious raspberries, sweet cherries, golden 608/647-6600 Guided tours by appointment only, parties the National Landmark Milton House grapes, and plump blueberries - all www.weggywinery.com of 15 or more. Open Mar 1-31, Sat & Sun Museum. Wisconsin home grown. They taste test Tram tours take guests around this 80- 10am-5pm; Apr 1-Dec 24, Wed-Sun each batch for full body and fruity flavor acre vineyard and orchard every Sat, Sun in their grape wine, and just the right and summer holiday (call for hours). See tartness in their fruit wines. Tastings and more than 15 acres of maturing grape tours offered. Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, vines containing 30 different varieties, as Sat & sun 10am-4pm. Located about 4 well as 7 acres of apple, peach, Asian miles northwest of Sullivan via Cty F to pear and cherry trees. Wine tasting, gift Cty B to Hillside Dr. shop, and U-pick orchards. Located 6.5 miles south of Richland Center at the intersection of Cty O and Oakridge Drive. SOUTHWEST 30. VIROQUA 26. ALMA Vernon Vineyards S 3457A Dahl Rd Danzinger Vineyard & Winery Viroqua WI 54665 S2015 Grapeview Lane 608/634-6734 Alma, WI 54610 www.vernonvineyards.com 608/685-6000 Established in 2006, this winery overlooks www.danzingervineyards.com the scenic valley of the Bad Axe River in Perched high atop the Alma Bluffs over- western Wisconsin. It specializes in wines looking the Mississippi River, Danzinger made from cold climate grapes, all grown Vineyards invites you to take in the view in their 10-acre vineyard and processed while enjoying a glass of their fine wines on-site. They offer premium wines with a on the outdoor patio. The vineyard began selection of sweet to dry whites, blush, in 2005 with 15 acres; their tasting room and semi-dry to dry reds. Tasting room and retail store opened in April, 2010. All and tours offered. Open May 1-Dec 20, their grape wines are Estate wines using Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm. Frontenac, Prairie Star, St Pepin, La Located 6 miles northwest of Viroqua via Crescent, La Crosse, Frontenac Gris, St Hwy 14/61/27 to Cty Y to Dahl Rd. Croix and Marquette varieties. Open daily, 10am-5pm with complimentary tastings. From Alma, take Cty Rd E to the top of Travel Green. WISCONSIN DELLS VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU the Alma Bluffs. 27. BLAIR Turn over a new leaf. Tenba Ridge Winery When you’re N27587 Joe Coulee Rd finished with this Blair WI 54616 guide, recycle it. 608/525-2413 Better yet, pass it Nestled in the rugged hills of Trempealeau along to a friend. County, Tenba Ridge is a very small micro- winery, carved out of the lower level of the family home, reminiscent of the small family wineries found in Europe.

▲ Wollersheim Winery, Prairie du Sac.

34 Visit travelwisconsin.com FUN ON THE LAND Zoos & DON ABRAMS Petting Zoos

Feed a goat, milk a NORTHWEST 1. HAYWARD cow, pet a deer, and Wilderness Walk Zoo & Recreation Park hold a baby lamb. See 9503 N State Road 27 Hayward WI 54843 the smiles, hear the 715/634-2893 www.haywardlakes.com/ giggles, and watch the wildernesswalk.htm 35-acre animal farm & recreation park magic of interaction. with wild and domestic animals, walking trails, petting zoo. Open early May-LD, Kids and animals; not daily 10am-4:30pm. Located on Hwy 27, just cute, it’s downright three miles south of Hayward. 2. ST CROIX FALLS educational. Wisconsin Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park ▲ Milwaukee County Zoo. offers a range of animal 2131 US Highway 8 St Croix Falls WI 54024 5. STURGEON BAY opportunity, from 715/483-3772 NORTHEAST The Farm www.fawndoerosa.com 4285 State Road 57 N working dairy farms to Walk through the wooded park and view 3. GREEN BAY Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 domestic and wild animals including griz- Country Critters Petting Zoo 920/743-6666 zly bears, black bears, mountain lions, wildlife zoos. You’ll find 5033 Finger Rd www.thefarmindoorcounty.com and deer. Pony rides are available as well Green Bay WI 54311 Become a part of rural America. Visit as petting and feeding areas. Open daily birds, reptiles, barnyard 920/863-3253 farm animals and fowl in natural sur- May-Sept and weekends in Oct, 10am- www.packercountry.com/ roundings. Bottle-feed goat kids and 5pm. Located two miles east of St. Croix and woodland animals thingstodo/places_nature.htm lambs. Pick up a piglet. Milk a goat. Falls on Hwy 8. Feed the goats, pet the ponies and sheep, Watch chicks hatch. See log buildings, – even exotic animals at or watch the ducks and geese. Picnic area farm tools and implements, nature trails by a pond where you can relax while the and exhibits. Gift shop. Open daily MD- several locations. Spring is usually best for children play in tractor tires filled with Oct 15, 9am-5pm. Located 4 miles north seeing baby animals – the sand. Open June 1-Aug 30 Tues-Sat of Sturgeon Bay on Hwy 57. 10am-4pm. Closed July 4. Located to the kind kids to hold and east of I-43 on Finger Road. (East Mason bottle-feed. So, bring the Street turns into Finger Road.) EAST CENTRAL cameras and the kids down NEW Zoo on the farm and into the 4378 Reforestation Rd 6. APPLETON wildlife parks. Green Bay WI 54313 Children’s Farm at Plamann Park 920/434-7841 1375 E Broadway Dr www.thenewzoo.com Appleton WI 54913 920/832-4790 1 43-acre zoological park with animals from around the world. Children’s petting/feed- Acres of rural parkland offer solitude for ing area with barnyard animals. Open the farm animals that reside there as well 4 Apr-Oct, 9am-6pm (Wed ‘til 8pm); Nov- as for nature lovers and hikers. Open May Mar, 9am-4pm. From Green Bay, take 22-Sep 10, daily 9am-4:30pm, weather 2 Highway 41 north to exit #176 (County permitting. Please call ahead. Located just B) and follow the signs to the zoo. north of Appleton on the north edge of Plamann Park. 4. MINOCQUA 7. GREENVILLE 5 Wildwood Wildlife Park & Nature Center Special Memories Zoo W7013 Spring Rd 3 10094 State Road 70 W 8 Minocqua WI 54548 Greenville WI 54952 7 920/757-9695 6 715/356-5588 9 www.wildwoodwildlifepark.com www.specialmemorieszoo.com/ More than 600 animals and birds includ- View animals up close. Waterfalls and ing wallaby, zebra, bear, tiger, white-tail walkways with rest areas. Nature gift deer, bobcat, lynx, reptiles, lemur, wolf, shop. Open May-early Sep, Mon-Sat 9am- 18 coyote, fox, and skunk. Baby nursery, 6pm, Sun 10am-6pm. (Closed rainy days; daily amphitheater programs, musky call ahead.) Located just west of 12 pond, picnic area & nature walk. Trout Greenville via Hwy 15/45 to Spring Road. pond with fee fishing - bait & equipment, continued... 17 16 13 catch cleaned and iced. Open daily at 15 9am May 1-Oct 15, rain or shine. Located 10 11 14 two miles west of Minocqua on Hwy 70.

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Zoos & Petting Zoos continued 11. EAGLE Kettle Moraine Ranch

W379 S9446 Hwy S GLENN SANDERSON CENTRAL Eagle WI 53119 262/594-2122 8. WAUPACA www.kettlemoraineranch.com J.R.s Petting Zoo Horseback riding in the scenic Kettle 1277 W Fulton St Moraine State Forest. Pony rides and pet- Waupaca WI 54981 ting farm. Hayrides in season with eight 715/258-9808 wagons pulled by tractors. One hour Feed or pet more than thirty exotic and rides. Reservations required. April 1-Nov 1 native animals and birds. Barnyard ani- mals for the kids. Open daily MD-LD, 12. GRAFTON 10am-6pm (Fri ‘til 8pm). Located on Hwy The Family Farm 54, just west of the Hwys 54/10/49 inter- 328 Port Washington Rd section. Grafton WI 53024 262/377-6161 9. WEYAUWEGA www.familyfarm.net Animal Haven Zoo & Sanctuary Southeastern Wisconsin’s showplace N1720 Buchholz Rd farmstead with farm zoo, wagon rides, six Weyauwega WI 54983 historic buildings, nature walk, farm dis- 920/867-3707 plays, hay romp, mini-maze, snack bar, www.go2weyauwega.com and gift/antique shop. Open May 15-Sep, A walk-through zoo with more than 100 Wed-Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm; Oct, animal species including lions, tigers, Tues-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-5pm, and camels, zebras, bears, buffalo, swans, Sun 11am-5pm; closed holidays. Exit I-43 wallabies, emu, ostrich, rhea, llama, deer, at Cedarburg (exit #89). Go west one wolves and barnyard animals. block to the stoplight at Port Washington Concessions, picnic area, playground. Rd. (Cty. W); turn north 1/2-mile to The ▲ Wilderness Walk Zoo & Recreation Park, Hayward. Open May 1-Sept 30 daily, 10am-7pm; Family Farm. Sat & Sun in Oct, 10am-7pm. From 14. RACINE Weyauwega, southwest on Cty X about 13. MILWAUKEE SOUTH CENTRAL 1.5 miles to Buchholz Road, then south Milwaukee County Zoo Racine Zoological Gardens to zoo. 10001 W Bluemound Rd 2131 N Main St Racine WI 53402 16. CAMBRIDGE Milwaukee WI 53226 Hinchley Dairy Farm Tours 414/771-5500 262/636-9189 SOUTHEAST racinezoo.org 2844 State Road 73 www.milwaukeezoo.org Cambridge WI 53523 One of the top zoos in the nation with Covering 32 acres, the zoo is home to 608/764-5090 10. DELAVAN 1,700 mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and over 250 animals representing 76 species: Animal Gardens invertebrates representing more than 350 giraffes, lions, rhinos, orangutans and www.dairyfarmtours.com 5065 State Road 50 species. Hand feed giraffes, feed and kangaroos, living in exhibit spaces We are a working dairy farm milking Delavan WI 53115 swim with sea lions, ride the overhead designed to imitate natural surroundings. more than 100 registered dairy cows and 262/728-8200 sky safari train, enjoy live shows, a chil- Petting zoo for the kids. Open year- farming 2,000 acres of crop land. Baby animals in the spring and pumpkins in the www.animalgardens.com dren’s petting zoo, carousel, pony and round, daily 9am-6pm. Located along the fall. Admission is charged, and tours aver- Tropical bird show, goats, deer, camels, camel rides. Open Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec, shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. age about 2 hours. Open Apr 1-Oct 31. miniature horses and donkeys. Pet the Mon-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm, Sat & Sun 15. WATERFORD Tours 9am-3pm by reservation only. From baby animals and see the Liberty Horse 9:30am-4:30pm; March-May and Sep- Bear Den Zoo & Petting Farm Cambridge travel west on Hwy 12/18 Show. Open May, Sep & Oct, Sat & Sun Oct, daily 9am-4:30pm; MD-LD, daily 6831 Big Bend Rd four miles to Hwy 73 south 1.5 miles to 10am-4pm; Jun-Aug, daily 10am-4pm; 9am-5pm. Located northwest of the I- the farm. Nov & Dec, call for weekend holiday 94/Hwy 45 intersection in Elm Grove. Waterford WI 53185 shows. Located two miles north of 262/895-6430 17. MADISON www.beardenzoo.com Williams Bay on Hwy 50. Henry Vilas Zoo Visit a clean well-kept farm with exotic wildlife and farm animals. Hayrides and 702 S Randall Ave JOHN IENHUIS pony rides. Open May 1-Oct 31 Sat & Sun Madison WI 53715 11am-4pm; call for Mon-Fri tour times. I- 608/266-4733 43, Exit Waukesha-Big Bend; south on www.vilaszoo.org Hwy 164 for 7.1 miles One of the state’s finest zoos. No admis- sion fee. Children’s petting zoo open in Green Meadows Farm summer. Grounds open daily 9:30am- 33603 High Dr 5pm, animal houses 10am-4pm, visitor Waterford WI 53185 center 10am-4pm. Located at the corner 262/534-2891 of Drake & Randall Ave on the north www.greenmeadowsfarmwi.com shore of Lake Wingra. Working farm with guided tours to see and pet pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chick- ens, turkeys, geese, donkeys, llamas, SOUTHWEST ponies and rabbits. Tractor-drawn hayrides and pony rides. Milk a cow. Play 18. LA FARGE in the straw barn. Open May-Sep, Tues-Fri RFARM Ocooch Mountain Zoo, Inc. 10am-1pm, Sat 10am-2pm; Oct, Mon-Fri S3211 Union Ave 10am-1pm, Sat & Sun 10am-3pm. La Farge WI 54639 Located 7 miles east of East Troy on Hwy 608/625-2268 20. www.rfarm.freeservers.com Riding stable and zoo. Pony & llama rides, petting zoo, monkey, mountain lion, Travel Green. camel, snakes and more. Take a scenic guided horseback ride on our 40 acres to It’s easy being green. see the longhorn cattle. Free admission. Download Wisconsin Open MD-LD daily at 9am, or by appoint- travel guides online ment. Located in eastern Vernon County, at travelwisconsin.com. 2.5 miles south of Valley on Union Ave. ▲ Milwaukee County Zoo. Watch for signs.

36 Visit travelwisconsin.com Wisconsin. The very name stirs images of crystalline lakes in the tall pinestral forests, babbling brooks and sparkling trout streams, the inland seas of the Great Funon Lakes, and the sweeping majesty of the Mighty Mississippi River. All are part of a glacialborn legacy that has willed Wisconsin an abun-

the water RJ & LINDA MILLER dance of both water and water recreation. Just how much water is there in Wisconsin? At last count there were 14,949 inland lakes. That’s nearly one million acres of water inside the state’s bor- ders. Wisconsin boasts 2,444 trout streams. End-to-end they’d stretch 9,235 miles. Another 5,002 warm-water streams extend 17,532 miles. Their total mileage would more than circle the globe! Add 238 miles along the banks of the Mississippi River and 860 miles of Great Lakes shoreline along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. That’s a lot of water. We swim in it, fish on it, and sail over it. We water-ski, windsurf, jet-ski, power boat, canoe, kayak, whitewater raft and tube on it. We have a rich maritime heritage and we’re very proud of it. Wisconsin has been described as the Midwest’s waterpark, a freshwater para- dise. Indeed, the Chippewa Indians called the area “Ouisconsin - Land of the Gathering of the Waters.”

▲ Jack’s Canoe & Tube Rental & Campground, Trego.

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Welcome aboard! NORTHWEST 1. BAYFIELD The view from the Animaashi Sailing Company PO Box 1395 water is irresistible; Bayfield WI 54814 888/272-4548, 715/779-5468 brilliant Wisconsin www.animaashi.com Sailboat rides among the Apostle Islands sunsets, romantic aboard the 34’ sloop “Sarah’s Joy.” Half day, all day, and evening sailing with lighthouses, the onboard overnight dockside accommoda- tions available. Enjoy hands-on or full Apostle Islands, unique relaxation sailing. Open 5/15 to 10/15. Reservations recommended. Docked at ▲ Lake Express High Speed Ferry, Milwaukee. rock formations and Bayfield’s main City Dock at the end of Rittenhouse Ave., first finger pier. Dreamcatcher Sailing Charters and powerboat cruising opportunity on river bluffs, deep-water 88265 Happy Hollow Rd Lake Superior. We have over 60 sailboats Apostle Islands Cruise Service and powerboats in the charter boat fleet. Bayfield City Dock Bayfield WI 54814 800/682-1587, 715/779-5561 Whether you are new to sailing or an ports, spectacular Bayfield WI 54814 experienced cruiser, we will help you cre- 800/323-7619, 715/779-3925 www.dreamcatcher-sailing.com/ Sail the Apostle Islands with a USCG- ate an enjoyable sailing or boating experi- waterfowl, the bustling www.apostleisland.com licensed captain aboard Dreamcatcher, a ence. Our services include: sailing instruc- Scenic, narrated cruises of the Apostle 33’ Pearson sailing yacht or our new tion, bareboat cruising and captained Islands aboard The Island Princess (handi- Mississippi River, and boat, Esprit, a Tartan 34’. Eco-tours in the charters. Docked at the Port Superior capped accessible) & the Ashland Bay Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on our Marina. Express. See historic lighthouses and sea 450 miles of two daily trips or come for an overnight caves. Island shuttles, sunset cruises, 2. CHIPPEWA FALLS anchored in the Apostle Islands. Learn lighthouse cruises and tours. Reservations High Shores Supper Club breathtaking Great about sailing, take the wheel or just relax. recommended. Open 5/12 to 10/14. Tours 17985 County Road X Founding members of the Travel Green daily. Lakes’ shoreline. Wisconsin program. Open 5/19 to 9/30. Chippewa Falls WI 54729 Catchun-Sun Charter Co. Docked at the Main City Dock at the end 715/723-9854 PO Box 955 of Rittenhouse Ave. www.highshores.com Bayfield WI 54814-0955 Enjoy a 1.5-hour pontoon boat, cham- Lakescapes LLC pagne-cruise on beautiful Lake Wissota 888/724-5494, 715/779-3111 921 Manypenny Avenue www.catchun-sunchartercompany.com followed by dinner at High Shores. Very Bayfield WI 54814 scenic and lots of wildlife. Open 5/27 to Sailboat rides aboard a fast and comfort- 218/349-0420 9/4. By reservation. From Chippewa Falls, able Morgan sloop. Half-day and full-day Lakescapes is an ecoventure company Highway 29 East to Cty X 3 cruises; or overnight at dock side. 25+ providing custom tours and a water taxi 1 years experience. Reservations recom- service in the Apostle Islands. All trips are 3. LA POINTE 4 mended. Open 6/1 to 10/1. Cruise times: aboard the “Coaster” a fully-equipped, Madeline Island Ferry Line 9-11:30am; 12:30-3pm; 3:30-6pm. 22’ Zodiac Pro 650. Tours range from a 100 Main Street 2-hour inner island sightseeing trip to all La Pointe WI 54850 day explorations of the islands. Trips can 715/747-2051 be combined with a variety of sea kayak- www.madferry.com 6 ing adventures. Ferry service between Bayfield and La 11 12 Sandpiper Classic Wooden Ketch Pointe on Madeline Island. 20-minute 38085 Pageant Rd trip. Four boats carry passengers, vehi- 16 cles, bikes & motorcoaches. Island bus 14 Bayfield WI 54814 9 tours available. Open 4/1 to 1/15. All 7 800/881-5903, 715/779-5757 trips, weather and ice permitting. See 13 www.thimbleberryinn.com 2 8 5 website or call for schedule of dates & USCG-captained sailboat rides aboard the times. Reduced schedule on Christmas 15 35-foot ‘Sandpiper.’ Half or full-day cruis- and New Year’s Day. es among the Apostle Islands — 10 Raspberry Island Lighthouse, Stockton, 4. WASHBURN 32 23 Manitou or Devils Island. Take the helm or Top Gun Tours 20 just relax. 2-6 passengers. Open 5/27 to R2 Box 313a 19 18 10/10. Water & weather conditions per- 715/373-5277 mitting. 31 Washburn, WI 54891 22 21 17 Superior Charters, Inc. Private tours of Lake Superior, all 22 29 34475 Port Superior Road Apostle Islands and sea caves aboard a 26 Bayfield, WI 54814 custom 42-foot Fountain offshore power- 28 715/779-5124 boat. A Coast Guard-licensed captain www.superiorcharters.com/ serves as your guide. Hourly, half-day or 33 27 24 Situated among the 22 islands of the sunset tours by reservation. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 30 25 Superior Charter offers a unique sailboat

38 Visit travelwisconsin.com 7. EPHRAIM to 10/8. Departures from 10am-5pm; call 13. ROWLEYS BAY NORTHEAST Bella Sailing Cruises or check website schedule for seasonal Reel Addiction Charters. 9993 Water St (Hwy 42) changes. Wagon Trail Marina 5. BAILEYS HARBOR Ephraim WI 54211 Rowleys Bay, WI 54210 A Lakeshore Adventure 10. GREEN BAY 920/854-2628 888/873-7335, 715/482-5676 Baileys Harbor Town Marina Foxy Lady Riverboat Cruises http://doorweb.innline.com www.reeladdictioncharters.com Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 Four 2-hour cruises daily (including a sun- 200 Main St Lake Michigan charter fishing service that 920/421-0041 set cruise) aboard a captained, classic 26- Green Bay WI 54301 also offers scheduled weekly boat tours www.lakeshore-adventures.com foot traditional mono-hull sailboat, 920/432-3699 to the Cana Island Lighthouse. Cruise Experience Door County’s beautiful Lake “Scuppers”. Open 5/28 to 9/20. Sailing www.foxyladycruises.com aboard a superb 27-foot Grady-White Michigan shoreline and learn about its daily, weather permitting. 70-foot, 100-passenger motor yacht. boat that is comfortable, safe and bath- rich maritime history aboard the cruise Public or private lunch, sightseeing, cock- room equipped. Your host is USCG- vessel “Harbor Lights.” Cruises depart 8. FISH CREEK tail, and sunset dinner cruises on the Fox licensed Captain Tim Gluckenberg. daily from the Baileys Harbor Town Classic Boat Tours of Door County, LLC River and bay of Green Bay. Open 5/1 to Marina on a 1.5-hour historical cruise. Fish Creek Town Dock 10/7. Located at the Holiday Inn - City 14. SISTER BAY The narrated scenic cruise begins at the Fish Creek, WI 54210 Center in downtown Green Bay. Shoreline Scenic Cruises Baileys Harbor Range Lights and contin- Sister Bay Village Marina 920/421-2080 11. MINOCQUA ues north several miles. Points of interest www.classicboattours.com Sister Bay, WI 54234 Minocqua Pontoon Cruises are the Old Birdcage Lighthouse, Tofts Enjoy a classic cruise in a modern power 920/854-4707 Point, Cana Island Lighthouse, and some boat. See Door County harbor towns, PO Box 699 www.shorelinecharters.net famous shipwrecks. Cruises daily from islands, lighthouses, Peninsula State Park Minocqua, WI 54548 Daily narrated sightseeing cruises along mid-June through August, at 11:30 am, and shoreline homes from the water. 715/892-7777 the scenic Door County coastline. See weather permitting, with a minimum of Cruises leave Fish Creek Municipal Harbor www.minocquapontooncruises.com caves, cliffs, islands, lighthouses, mega- six passengers. when you want: mornings, afternoons or Cruise the Minocqua Chain of Lakes homes and sunsets. Learn about ship- evenings. Design your own sightseeing morning, afternoon or evening. We cater wreck lore and the history of this beauti- 6. EAGLE RIVER to special occasions. The pontoon boat is Bill’s Guide Service & Scenic Boat excursion from one hour to one-half day. ful peninsula and islands. Private charters The boat is yours because we don’t mix a 26-foot Sylvan with seating for 18 peo- also available for up to 14 people aboard Tours groups. Call for reservations. ple and a large canopy for shade or our 33-foot USCG-inspected Navy vessel. 1079 Hollister Woods Rd inclement weather. There are binoculars Friendly Sailing Charters Cruises depart May 1-Nov 1 from our Eagle River, WI 54521 and wildlife books of interest on the boat, dock at the Sister Bay Village Marina. Fish Creek Town Dock 715/479-7395 along with an experienced boat Reservations recommended. Fishing guide as well as sightseeing serv- Fish Creek WI 54212 driver/guide. Cruises May-Oct four times ice. See the beautiful Eagle River Chain of 920/559-9463 daily beginning at 9:30am and ending at 15. STURGEON BAY Lakes’ historic boathouses, beautiful www.friendlycharters.com 9pm. Door County Fireboat Cruises homes, wildlife and scenery. Call for Sail aboard the “Friendly,” a 42-foot clas- Sturgeon Bay City Dock reservations. sic schooner. Three trips daily. Also, full- 12. RHINELANDER Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Wisconsin River Cruises Pirates Hideaway day and multi-day adventure trips for 920/495-6454 groups up to 6. Open 5/1 to 10/15. PO Box 836 1998 Highway 45 North www.doorcountyfireboatcruises.com Weather permitting. Call ahead. Office is Rhinelander WI 54501 Eagle River, WI 54521 Narrated tours cruise to the Sturgeon Bay located at Malibu Moos Frozen Griddle, 715/369-7500 Coast Guard Station and Sherwood Point 715/479-6756 near the Fish Creek Town Dock. www.wildernesscruises.com www.pirates-hideaway.com Lighthouse. Snacks, refreshments, full bar Sightseeing and sunset dinner cruises available. Boat has restrooms. Tickets A fun and unique experience. Scheduled 9. GILLS ROCK aboard the Wilderness Queen. 1.75-hour tours or book the entire ship for a private Island Clipper available at the boat or the Door County cruises down the Wisconsin River to the Maritime Museum. Tours leave daily at event, complete with costumes and can- 12731 State Highway 42 Hat Rapids dam. Operating June-Sept. 10:30am (1.5 hours with a fire hose pres- nons! Gorgeous scenery on the Eagle Gills Rock WI 54210 Sightseeing cruises in summer Tues-Sun, River Chain of Lakes. Vessel is 50-feet entation for kids) and 1pm (2.5 hour 920/854-2972 2pm; 2.5-hour dinner cruises;2-hour tour). long and accommodates up to 30 people www.islandclipper.com autumn brunch cruises depart at 11am. for weddings, reunions, birthday parties, The “Clippers” provide narrated passen- Reservations please. Located at the junc- Harbor Lady Cruises or Just for fun. Call or visit website to ger service to Washington Island from tion of Hwys 8 & 47 just south of 107 N. 1st Ave schedule a tour. Departs summers from Gills Rock. They meet the Viking Train Rhinelander. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 the bridge at Hwy 45 N. next to the Tour. Group tours welcome. Open 5/27 920/707-5239 Riverstone Restaurant. www.harborlady.com Door County’s newest cruise boat. Daily cruises including sunset and dinner cruis- es, wedding events, company outings, family reunions, or any private event. Climate controlled main deck as well as an open air deck. The yacht is USCG- licensed for 100 passengers. Harbor Lady also features a full service bar. The boat has ADA-accessible bathrooms. Departs from Stone Harbor Resort. S/V Talisman Sailing Charters 4481 Cabots Point Rd Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920/743-5124 www.svtalisman.com Discover the Door County shoreline and experience the thrill of taking your turn at the helm of the classic wooden yacht “Talisman,” a beautifully restored 1938, 38-foot Rhodes Cutter. Daily charters MD thru mid-Oct depart from the dock of Robertson’s Cottages at Idlewild. continued... GLENN SANDERSON

▲ Foxy Lady Riverboat Cruises, Green Bay.

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Boat Tours continued 20. WINNECONNE Lake Express High Speed Ferry Fin ‘N Feather Showboats SOUTHEAST 2330 S Lincoln Memorial Dr 16. WASHINGTON ISLAND 22 W Main St Milwaukee WI 53207 Winneconne WI 54986 24. MILWAUKEE 866/914-1010 Rock Island Ferry Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin 920/582-4305 www.lake-express.com Jackson Harbor State Dock 500 N Harbor Dr Washington Island WI 54246 www.fin-n-feathershowboats.com Carferry service across Lake Michigan; a Showboat II is a reproduction of an old Milwaukee WI 53202 2.5-hour trip between Milwaukee and 920/535-0122 414/765-9966 www.washingtonislandchamber.com sidewheeler offering brunch, lunch, din- Muskegon, Michigan. Three departures ner and sightseeing cruises. Enjoy 2-hour www.discoveryworld.org per day in both directions during summer; Passenger ferry service from Washington New in 2006. A hands-on, interactive Island to Rock Island State Park. No vehi- cruises on the Wolf River to Lakes 2 in fall. On-board dining, comfortable Winneconne, Poygan and Butte des exploratory for families offering educa- seating, premier cabins. Bring your car, cles of any kind are allowed on Rock tional and cultural experiences that con- Island. Daily departures from Washington Morts. Private charters available for any or rent one at either end of the voyage. occasion. Accommodates up to 120 peo- nect technology and the Great Lakes Sailing Apr-Oct; call or visit Web site for Island 10am, 1pm & 4pm, May 25-June environment. Feel the magic of tall ship 28 & Sept 4-Oct 8, with extra trips Sat & ple for cocktail/hors d’oeuvres cruises and current departures. Take the Port of up to 60 for buffet cruises. Open 5/15 to sailing aboard Discovery World’s 137’, Milwaukee exit off I-794. Sun at 11am, noon, 2pm. June 29-Sept three-masted S/V Denis Sullivan, a re-cre- 3, ferry departs daily from Washington 10/15. Located at the bridge in Milwaukee River Cruise Line Winneconne. ated 19th century Great Lakes schooner Island every hour on the hour from 10am- built in 2000 for the Wisconsin 205 W Highland 4pm. Added trip on Fridays-6pm. Sesquicentennial. Learning adventures Milwaukee WI 53203 Washington Island Ferry Line CENTRAL include exploration under sail for youth 414/276-7447 Detroit Harbor and adults, day sails, private charters, and www.edelweissboats.com Washington Island WI 54246 21. GREEN LAKE dockside programs. Open 6/1 to 9/30. Two European-style boats offer afternoon 800/223-2094, 920/847-2546 Escapade Lake Cruises Call for times and reservations; weather and happy hour cruises, brunch cruises (Sat & Sun), special event cruises, dinner www.wisferry.com 643 Illinois Ave dependent. cruises and late night party cruises on the Daily, year-round service for passengers, Green Lake WI 54941 Iroquois Boat Line vehicles, bicycles to Washington Island. Milwaukee River and within the breakwa- 800/444-2812, 920/294-3344 231 E Buffalo St Ste 306 ter of Lake Michigan. April-December. Departs from Northport Pier at the end of www.heidelhouse.com Milwaukee WI 53202 Hwy 42. Trip takes 30 minutes. Group A 60’ catamaran-style yacht built and 414/294-9450 Sea Dog Sailing tours welcome. Schedule varies with sea- christened in 1995. The Escapade offers www.mkeboat.com 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr son; check website or call ahead. public 1-hour sightseeing cruises, as well The 149-passenger, double-decker Milwaukee, WI 53202 as private charters, on Green Lake - ‘Iroquois’ cruises Milwaukee’s river, har- 414/687-3203 EAST CENTRAL Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake. bor, and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Full www.seadogsailingmilwaukee.com Accommodates 40 people for sit down bar, snacks, clean restrooms, and handi- Experience Milwaukee’s scenic shoreline meals and 60 people for sightseeing from Lake Michigan. Relax in style and 17. FOND DU LAC capped access. Open 6/1 to 9/5. Daily cruises. Limited accessibility. Open 5/1 to cruises. M-F 1pm, Sat/Sun 1pm & 3pm comfort aboard “Blue Chip,” a Catalina Lakeside Spirit 10/31. Reservations required; call for weather permitting. Docks at 505 N 34-foot sailing yacht. 171 S Pioneer Rd schedule. Cruises leave from the Heidel RiverWalk Way on the Milwaukee River Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 House Resort on the north shore of Green between Clybourn & Michigan St. 800/937-9123, 920/929-6846 Lake. www.lakesidespirit.com This 49-passenger, 63-foot vessel pow- 22. LYNDON STATION ered by twin diesel engines is lake Princess Kay Winnebago’s only excursion craft. Enjoy W1147 River Bay Road pleasant conversation, mouth-watering Lyndon Station, WI 53944 food and refreshing beverages while tak- 608/254-7193 ing a leisurely cruise. All tickets must be www.princesskay.com/ reserved by 4pm the day prior to a cruise. The Princess Kay is the Belle of the Dells! Cruises MD-Sept; call or visit Website for This authentic paddle wheeler is 83’ long schedule. and 22’ wide and can accommodate 150 passengers. The Princess Kay has two full 18. MANITOWOC service bars, an elegant heated/air condi- Lake Michigan Carferry Service/ tioned dining room, an open upper deck SS Badger with plenty of seating and clean, spacious WISCONSIN DELLS VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU 900 S. Lakeview Dr restrooms. Enjoy a breakfast cruise, ice Manitowoc WI 54220 cream social cruise, cocktail cruise or a 800/841-4243 sunset cruise, as well a private charters. www.ssbadger.com Call for schedules and reservations. Carferry takes daily round trips across Operating May-Oct. Lake Michigan from Manitowoc to Ludington, Michigan, aboard the 410’ 23. WAUPACA carferry, the S.S. BADGER. Seasonal. One- Clear Water Harbor/Chief Waupaca way trip takes four hours. Ship carries N2757 County Road QQ cars, motor homes, buses, bikes and pas- Waupaca WI 54981 sengers. Enjoy dining, a gift shop, enter- 715/258-2866 tainment, lounge and berths on board. www.clearwaterharbor.com 2010 carferry season is May 28-Oct 3. Narrated tours of the Chain O’ Lakes aboard the 100-passenger sternwheeler 19. OSHKOSH “Chief Waupaca” or the 54’ yacht “Lady Lake Winnebago Sailing Charters of the Lakes.” Enjoy a 1.5-hr day trip, or Pioneer Resort & Marina Outagamie a Sunday morning brunch cruise. Dock Slip Luncheon and dinner cruises for groups. Oshkosh, WI 54901 Open 5/13 to 10/31. Phone or visit web- 920/540-3536 site for schedule. From Waupaca, take www.corsaircruising.com Cty QQ two miles southwest to King. Come join us for the sailing adventure of a life time! On the river you’ll see historic homes and landmarks; on Lake Winnebago, we’ll ply the waters to the Niagara Questa.

▲ Original Wisconsin Duck boat tour, Wisconsin Dells. 40 Visit travelwisconsin.com 25. LAKE GENEVA 29. WISCONSIN DELLS Original Dells Experience Jet Boats ters. Call 608-791-3525 for private cruis- Lake Geneva Cruise Line Dells Army Duck Tours N422 County Rd N es. Disabled ramps and restrooms. Open 812 Wrigley Dr 1550 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 5/27 to 10/15, weather permitting. From Lake Geneva WI 53147 Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 888/538-3355, 608/254-8246 downtown La Crosse, head west over the 800/558-5911, 262/248-6206 608/254-6080 www.dellsjetboats.com big blue bridge. Take the second left. www.cruiselakegeneva.com www.dellsducks.com Unique 40-passenger Jet Boat tours on Located at the Bikini Yacht Club/South Narrated cruises on beautiful Geneva Enjoy a 1-hr guided tour filled with the the Upper Dells of the Wisconsin River. A Bay Marina just north of the Company Lake include US Mailboat delivery, lunch- legend & lore of the Lower Dells See the 16-mile, 1.5-hour round-trip tour filled Store. eon & Dixieland dinner cruises, cham- famous rock formations of the Wisconsin with the mystery of Indian legend and La Crosse Queen Cruises pagne brunch, and 1 & 2-hour sightsee- Dells. Open 4/1 to 10/31 daily with con- sandstone lore. Open 5/1 to 10/15. Call 405 Veterans Memorial Dr ing tours, and tours of historic Black Point tinuous tours, weather and water levels for reservations. From I-90/94 take Exit La Crosse WI 54601 estate via an antique lake yacht. Tours permitting. Located on Hwy 12, next to 85, take 60th Street east, 1/2 mile to 608/784-2893 partially accessible; varies from boat to the Atlantis Hotel. County Road N. Right one block, located www.greatriver.com/laxqueen on left side. boat. Open 5/1 to 10/31. Weekends only Dells Boat Tours 149-passenger authentic split sternwheel in late Apr and early Nov. Daily cruises 107 Broadway Original Wisconsin Ducks paddlewheeler offering daily sightseeing May-Oct. Call or visit website for depar- 1890 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy tours of the Mississippi River. Dinner & ture times. Tours depart from the Riviera Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 608/254-8555 Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 brunch cruises weekends. Lunch, pizza & Docks, located downtown one block 608/254-8751 3-hour cruises also available. Private party south of the intersection of Hwys 120 & www.dellsboattours.com www.wisconsinducktours.com charters (608/784-8523). Accessible 50. Scenic tours along the Wisconsin River: 2-hour Upper Dells tour (includes two First used as amphibious landing craft ramps and restrooms. Open 5/1 to 10/31. scenic shorelandings), 1-hour Lower Dells during WW II, today the restored “Ducks” Daily cruises. Departs from Riverside Park. SOUTH CENTRAL tour, and 30-minute thrill ride on the travel over land & water on a thrilling Mississippi Explorer Cruises – Lower Dells aboard our Dells Jet Boat one-hour, 8-1/2 mile tour of the La Crosse 26. HORICON Adventure. Sunset cruises include dinner Wisconsin River, Dell Creek & Lake 410 Veterans Memorial Dr Horicon Marsh Boat Tours/Blue Heron and live music. Open 3/15 to 10/31. Delton. Open 3/15 to 10/31. Summer La Crosse, WI 54601 tours 9am-7pm every 20 to 30 minutes; Landing Spring/Fall 9am-4pm, Summer 8:30am- 877/647-7397 spring/fall tours 9am-4pm. Weather and 7pm. Boats dock in downtown Wisconsin www.mississippiexplorer.com 311B Mill St river conditions permitting. Horicon WI 53032 Dells, and at the junction of Hwys Wildlife eco-tours, backwater cruises, 12/13/16 & 23. 800/814-4474, 920/485-4663 WildThing Jet Boat expedition cruises, and sightseeing cruises www.horiconmarsh.com Dells Boat Tours Sunset Dinner Cruise 1550 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy aboard our newest 98-passenger river- 1-hour narrated sightseeing tours of the 11 Broadway Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 boat, the “Mississippi Explorer VII.” inner Horicon Marsh offered May-Oct. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 608/254-6080 Discover the Onalaska Spillway and Cat- 1.5-hour Sunset Cruises July-Aug and 2- 608/254-8555 www.dellsducks.com Gut Slough on the Black River, or the hour Birding Adventures May-Sept, (call www.dellsboats.com Take an Upper Dells jet boat journey or a beautiful backwaters of the East Channel for specific days and times). Canoe & Enjoy the combination of beautiful guided tour of Dells Glacial Park. It’s new on the Mississippi River. Wildlife seen Kayak rentals May-Sept. Enjoy the many scenery, live entertainment and fine food and exciting, fun and furious, informative include bald eagles, great blue herons, birds and animals in their natural habitat. on this 2.25-hour cruise. Cruise the sand- and entertaining. Your captain will rico- deer, fox, egrets, turtles, and more. Ramps to buildings and boats. Open Apr stone cliffs and rock formations along the chet right, ricochet left, do 360-degree Cruising May-Oct; Fri, Sat & Sun. Call for 1-Oct 22. Weekends only in Apr Upper Dells of the Wisconsin River. spins and power stops, creating sprays of cruise schedules, tickets & reservations. (canoe/kayak); daily tours May-Sept at Features the musical talents of Dan Soma; water, generating cheers of laughter. Located at Riverside Park in downtown La 1pm, Oct tours Mon-Fri at 1pm, Sat & a mixture of folk, pop, country and island Crosse. Sun at 10am, 1 & 3pm. Call for reserva- music. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the SOUTHWEST 32. PEPIN tions or visit website. All tours depart mysterious torch-lit paths of Witches On-Deck Seminars & Charters from Blue Heron Landing on Hwy 33 by Gulch. 30. CASSVILLE PO Box 266 the bridge in downtown Horicon. Jet Boat Adventures Cassville Car Ferry Pepin WI 54759 27. MADISON Jcts of Hwys 12, 13 & 16 and 107 State Highway 81 715/442-4424 Betty Lou Cruises Broadway Cassville WI 53806 www.on-deck.com 1001 Arboretum Dr Ste 204 Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 608/725-5180 Sail Lake Pepin aboard the luxurious 31- Waunakee WI 53797 608/254-8555 www.cassville.org/ferry.html foot sloop “Messenger.” Enjoy day, sun- 608/246-3138 www.jetboatadv.com Ferry crosses the Mississippi River from set or starlight captained sailboat rides. www.bettyloucruises.com This 50-minute thrill ride on the beautiful Cassville to Turkey Creek, Iowa. Open 5/4 We also offer corporate/youth teambuild- Cruise the waters of Madison’s Lake Wisconsin River will get your heart racing to 10/28. Runs 9am-9pm Wed-Sun MD- ing programs, and staff/client apprecia- Mendota or Lake Monona aboard our with spectacular scenery, abundant LD; Fri-Sun only in May, Sept & Oct. The tion events. USCG licensed. Open 5/1 to enclosed motoryachts. Brunch, lunch, din- wildlife and speeds of up to 40 mph. ferry landing is located in Riverside Park. 10/24. By reservation. Docked at Dan’s Pepin Marina. ner, appetizer, and dessert cruises offered. These 32-foot boats can do power stops, Upper Mississippi River Adventures Reservations required. Open 4/1 to 10/31. slides, and the awesome power spin outs. LLC Cruise over sandbars in as shallow as 1 33. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Cruise times change with the seasons; call 105 W Amelia St Mississippi Explorer Cruises – for reservations. Docks at Mariner’s Inn foot of water. See the Dells at full speed and let our expert pilots mix their safe Cassville, WI 53806 Prairie du Chien Restaurant near the intersection of Hwy 608/725-5600 113 and Cty M. and exciting boat maneuvers with a light 220 N Water Street narrative. www.uppermisstours.com Prairie Du Chien WI 53821 28. MERRIMAC Cruise the secluded backwaters of the 563/586-4444 Mark Twain Boat Tour Merrimac Ferry Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife www.mississippiexplorer.com State Road 113 1550 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy and Fish Refuge. Tours include Ecological, 1.5-hour sightseeing and group charter Merrimac WI 53561 Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 Night Life Drift, Fall Colors Cruise, River cruises on board the Mississippi Explorer, 608/246-3806 608/254-6080 Cruise, Bald Eagle Tour, Sunset Cruise, a 64-passenger boat. Enjoy the splendor www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/water/ www.dellsducks.com and Beach Adventures. Tour capacity is 6 of the Mississippi River ecosystem, mag- 15 mile, 1-hr boat tour, with no walking. persons per tour aboard the 19-foot merrimac.htm nificent scenery, and abundant wildlife. Glacial meltwaters ripped through here Carolina Skiff. Free carferry service across the Wisconsin See Website for cruise dates. Departs 14,000 years ago leaving behind fascinat- River on Hwy 113 just south of Merrimac. from the City Dock, downtown. Small ing sandstone wonders. Conceived in 31. LA CROSSE Trip time about 7 minutes, wait time may boat tours for up to 6 people also avail- beauty, there is nothing man-made about Island Girl River Cruises be longer. Carries up to 15 cars. Trailers, able. Weekly Sat cruises at 2pm. Dells Glacial Park Tours, on the Mark 541 Park Plaza Dr motorcycles, bicycles, hikers all welcome; Twain. A guided tour filled with history La Crosse WI 54601 no “semis.” Ferry operates seasonally and legend where you must let your 608/784-0556 from ice-out to ice-in (about end of imagination go... Open MD-Mid-Sept. www.islandgirlcruises.com Visit travelwisconsin.com March to end of Nov), 24-hours a day. Tours offered at noon, 2 and 4pm. 149-passenger luxury yacht with daily for even more great sightseeing, lunch, cocktail & dinner cruis- es. Moonlight cruises Fri & Sat, as well as Wisconsin activites. Sun breakfast cruises. Private party char-

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Canoe Rivers RJ & LINDA MILLER

Native Americans in NORTHWEST 1. APPLE RIVER sleek birchbark canoes 800/654-6380 Outfitters in and around Somerset provide were the first to ply rentals and transportation for this popular tubing river. The first half of the trip Wisconsin’s wilderness offers relaxed family floating. The last half features a wild rapids area with a walk- rivers. Today, you can way along the side for the less adventur- ous. experience the same 2. BEAR RIVER 715/561-2922 beauty and excitement www.ironcountywi.com Tranquil, unspoiled, with good opportuni- ▲ Canoeing the Flambeau River in Northern Wisconsin. when you canoe or ties to see wildlife. Much of its 25-mile course passes through the Lac du 4. CHIPPEWA RIVER 122 near Lake Superior. NOTE: This river kayak Wisconsin. Flambeau Chippewa Reservation. Upper 888/522-3866, 715/831-2345 has not been officially surveyed. For portion is narrow with steady current www.chippewavalley.net expert kayakers only. Low-water condi- Wisconsin rivers come through pine forests; lower stretch passes Rich in history and scenic beauty, the river tions make the river impassable. through Powell Marsh narrowing again is navigable for most of its length from 7. NAMEKAGON RIVER in all shapes and sizes. before joining the Manitowish River as it the Holcombe Flowage south to the enters the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. Low 800/367-3306, 715/635-9696 Mississippi River. Water levels are occas- www.nps.gov/sacn/ hazard riffles. Several access points off sionally subject to rapid fluctuation - Known for camping and fishing, the They offer great town roads. check locally. The 40-mile stretch below Namekagon provides lake and river adventure for 3. BOIS BRULE RIVER the dam at Eau Claire is generally gentle canoeing with some low hazard rapids. 715/372-5678 to moderate with adequate flow. Random Low water is the chief obstacle; levels beginners and experts www.dnr.state.wi.us portages may be necessary in dry weather should be checked locally. Access is avail- World-famous for trout fishing, scenery or late on Sunday when dams up-river are able at the towns of Cable, Seeley, alike. The following list and exciting rapids. Canoe trips can start drawn-up. Access is available at road Hayward and Trego, and road crossings. at Stone’s Bridge (Cty S) and proceed crossings and developed landings. The 8. RED CEDAR RIVER upstream or downstream. Upstream, last twelve miles run through the 13,000- 888/523-3866, 715/831-2345 is a guide to the state’s there are no rapids. Downstream trips can acre Tiffany Wildlife Area. The Red Cedar runs 60 miles from Chetek end at canoe landings near Cty B, the 5. FLAMBEAU RIVER more prominent ranger station, or at Hwy 2. The rapids to the Chippewa River below 800/269-4505 Menomonie. The upper 20 miles are rela- between Cty B and Hwy 2 are more diffi- www.paddleflambeau.com waterways prepared in cult than those found above Cty B. tively shallow and wide with a brisk cur- One of the best whitewater rivers in the rent and lots of islands; an ideal float trip Canoe trips beyond Hwy 2 require anoth- Midwest. The north fork provides the part by the Wisconsin er day to reach the river’s mouth on Lake for novices and families. The lower 15 most stable water flow, traversing five miles parallel the Red Cedar State Bike Superior. NOTE: A section below the Hwy Wisconsin counties as it falls from the Department of Natural 2 bridge contains dangerous rapids which Trail. Fishing is good the river.

Willow to the Holcombe Flowage. Along RJ & LINDA MILLER no party should attempt unless accompa- Access is available at numerous county its upper reaches, the eighteen miles from parks. Canoe rentals are offered at many Resources. nied by a knowledgeable guide. There are the Turtle Dam to Park Falls are rated two state forest campgrounds located towns along the river. Intermediate to Expert with many Class I 9. ST. CROIX RIVER along the river. & II rapids. The southern sections also provide the challenge of rapids and 715/483-3284 www.nps.gov/sacn/ 3 whitewater. The most traveled stretch is Designated a National Scenic River, the St. from Nine Mile Creek to Ladysmith. There 6 Croix combines smooth water and low to are campsites and landings along the way 10 medium-hazard rapids. It is navigable in the Flambeau River State Forest. The 14 12 from its source at Solon Springs to its Upper Flambeau above Nine Mile Creek 7 mouth on the Mississippi River. There is, 9 11 5 2 18 and the stretch below Ladysmith to its 21 however, a dam and portage at St. Croix junction with the Chippewa are also 19 Falls. The lower portion (below St. Croix canoeable. Access is available at road 20 Falls) is open to commercial traffic. Many crossings, impoundments and old logging 15 marked campsites are available along the 1 22 16 roads. 8 4 17 river. The Riverway Visitor Center in St. 6. MONTREAL RIVER - Croix Falls will help you plan your canoe WEST BRANCH 26 trip. 715/561-2922 10. TURTLE RIVER 24 www.ironcountywi.com 715/561-2922 27 13 For most of its length, the Montreal River www.ironcountywi.com forms the border between Wisconsin and A relatively unknown and unspoiled river 37 the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Under that meanders 27 miles through Iron 39 high-water conditions, it is one of the 25 County from Cedar Lake into the Turtle- 23 Midwest’s most challenging whitewater Flambeau Flowage at Lake of the Falls. kayak rivers. Site of the 1994 ICF Junior Some Class II-III rapids may require World Kayak Championships. Water levels 36 30 portaging dependent on water levels. fluctuate greatly by season. Class II-Class Portage at Shay’s Dam Falls required. 29 V rapids and numerous falls. The lower Numerous public access points and state 32 portion flows through 300’ deep and county campsites. 38 34 Montreal River Canyon. Take out at Hwy 35 40 31 33 28

42 Visit travelwisconsin.com 11. YELLOW RIVER 14. MANITOWISH RIVER NOTE: Because of difficult whitewater terized by long stretches of still water 715/349-7411 888/626-9877, 715/543-8488 and obstacles, this section should not be interrupted by short, exciting rapids. Best Flows out of Spooner Lake in Washburn A river for variety and fun for canoeing, attempted by a novice. The river below water levels occur in the spring and early County, through Burnett County to meet kayaking and tubing. Flows from the lake Chute Pond continues moderately to its summer. the St. Croix at Danbury. Stream and area southwest of Manitowish Waters mouth on Green Bay. 20. TOMAHAWK RIVER lake canoeing with a slow to moderate (High Lake in Boulder Junction), through 17. PESHTIGO RIVER 800/236-3006, 715/365-7466 current and a few gentle rapids. Access the Manitowish chain of lakes, to the 715/732-7510 Flows south out of the Willow Reservoir is available at numerous road crossings Turtle-Flambeau Flowage in Iron County. www.marinettecounty.com to Lake Nokomis in Oneida County. and public landings. NOTE: Aquatic The upper portion connects 25 lakes In northern Marinette County, the upper Offers a medium to fast current including growth may hinder navigation in mid- including the famous Manitowish Chain portion of the Peshtigo flows through the two difficult rapids on the lower stretches summer. of Lakes. With numerous access points, beautiful Chequamegon-Nicolet National of the river. Access is available at dams boat landings, and more than 50 canoe- Forest. It has some of the most difficult and road crossings. NORTHEAST in (overnight) campsites, paddlers can whitewater in the midwest. The river 21. UPPER WISCONSIN design trips of any length. Downstream, above Caldron Falls Reservoir, (Cty C), has RIVER 12. BRULE RIVER the lower portion is steady current flow- long and difficult rapids that require a ing through beautiful north country into 715/365-8900 888/889-0049 high degree of canoeing skill. Water lev- The upper Wisconsin River (Vilas-Oneida www.florencewisconsin.com the flowage. Great opportunities for els should be medium high or above. wildlife viewing, especially eagles. Low to County to Merrill) is a relaxing way to Across the top of Forest and Florence Below Crivitz, the river slows and widens view the natural beauty of the Counties, the Brule is a boundary river medium-hazard rapids and riffles. Canoe in sharp contrast. Reservoirs on the cen- rentals and access maps available locally. Northwoods. Winding through forest and between Wisconsin and Michigan. It is tral river provide lake canoeing. farmland, the majority of the river offers a characterized by long stretches of slow 15. MENOMINEE RIVER 18. PINE RIVER slow current with few obstacles. There is water and low hazard rapids. Numerous 715/732-7510 888/889-0049 one portage at the Rainbow Lake Dam. streams flow into the river. Access is www.marinettecounty.com www.florencewisconsin.com Rainbow Rapids offer some excitement, available at county and forest service Forming the eastern boundary of The Pine River flows through northern but the rocks are usually submerged. roads. NOTE: below Brule River Dam and Marinette County, the Menominee sepa- Forest and Florence Counties to meet the 22. UPPER WOLF RIVER at the junction where the Michigamme rates Wisconsin from the Upper Peninsula Menominee west of Niagra. A state-des- joins the Brule to become the of Michigan. The upper stretch offers ignated wild river, it courses through 888/526-4523 Menominee, the rapid increase in current fast water and difficult rapids. Many some of the most primitive areas in the Offers variety, with relatively calm upper combined with huge waves can potential- rapids and dams must be portaged. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. stretches to exciting whitewater below ly swamp an open craft. NOTE: Portions of the upper river are Spring and early summer are the best Lily. The stretch below Lily is recommend- 13. FOX RIVER extremely dangerous and should only be times to canoe as water levels drop signif- ed for experienced canoeists and is also run by experts in decked boats. The lower icantly in the summer. Several rapids chal- popular for whitewater rafting. Area out- 800/236-6673, 920/734-3358 fitters provide canoe and raft rentals. Flows across central and east-central river has a slower current with some low- lenge the canoeist; a few require hazard rapids. portages. Access is available at road crossings with Wisconsin to Green Bay. The current is possible take-out near Markton and slow with large areas of lake and marsh 16. OCONTO RIVER 19. POPPLE RIVER County Road M before entering the canoeing above Lake Butte des Morts. 888/626-6862, 920/834-6969 888/889-0049 Menominee Indian Reservation. NOTE: Access is available at many parks along www.ocontocounty.org www.florencewisconsin.com Regulations on canoeing beyond Markton the river. The Fox is navigable below Lake Can be canoed its entire length. The A state-designated wild river, the Popple should be checked locally. Winnebago, but recreational boat traffic northernmost section above Chute Pond is a river of contrasts as it flows out of is heavy. (south of Mountain) features 15 rated the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest EAST CENTRAL rapids. Water levels must be medium high to meet the Pine River near Jennings Falls or above and should be checked locally. in Florence County. The Popple is charac- 23. SHEBOYGAN RIVER 800/457-9497, 920/457-9495 Navigable, shallow waters begin at the Broughton Sheboygan Marsh and flow 25 miles to Lake Michigan. The marsh por- tion is accessible via Marsh Lodge, W7039 Cty SR near Elkhart Lake. There’s a dam at the lower edge of the marsh. To canoe the lower section of the river, maps and a shuttle service are available at Thill Marine, 823 Commerce Ave, Sheboygan. You can also put in at Rochester Park in Sheboygan Falls and travel 13 miles to Sheboygan with 2 portages around dams. CENTRAL 24. BLACK RIVER 800/404-4008, 715/284-4658 www.blackrivercountry.net While the upper portions are considered too rocky for navigation, canoeing is pop- ular on the central stretch through Jackson and Clark Counties. From Hall’s Creek Landing, 13.5 miles north of Black River Falls, the river flows through quiet forests to a landing above the dam at Black River Falls. Below the dam, put in at the canoe landing at Third Street and enjoy a gorgeous 30-mile ride to New Amsterdam. Canoe rentals are readily available along the route. The current is slow and access is available at road cross- ings. continued...

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Canoe Rivers continued CAROL KNABE 25. LEMONWEIR RIVER 608/847-1904 Navigable from western Juneau County, (Cty H), to its mouth on the Wisconsin River south of the Hwy 82 bridge. The current is generally moderate to slow; portages are necessary at two dams. A number of sloughs near the mouth make it difficult to keep on the main channel. 26. LOWER WOLF RIVER 800/235-8528, 715/524-2139 Although it has a steady current and wild appearance, the lower Wolf lacks the rough water characteristics of its upper stretches. Public landings are located in Shawano, Shiocton and New London. In the New London area, beginners can rent fiberglass canoes and tubes for family fun on both the Wolf and Little Wolf rivers. A trip down the lower Wolf can be con- tinued through Lakes Poygan and Butte des Morts to Lake Winnebago. The river is well-known for spring walleye and white bass fishing.

27. WAUPACA CHAIN ▲ O’ LAKES/CRYSTAL Canoeing the Lower Wisconsin River near Spring Green. RIVER/WAUPACA RIVER 888/417-4040, 715/258-7343 31. PECATONICA AND available on either Lake Mendota or Lake two county landings and Veterans A popular area for beginners. Lake EAST BRANCH OF THE Monona, and along the river at road Memorial Park. Rental canoes are avail- canoeing is available on any of the 23 PECATONICA crossings. Locks lead through the series able in the area. connecting lakes in the Chain ‘O Lakes. 608/465-3390 of lakes; some dams need portaging. The 38. LOWER WISCONSIN For family fun, rent a fiberglass canoe Flowing through eastern Lafayette County current is slow. Additional portages may RIVER from area outfitters and enjoy a meander- and western Green County, both rivers be necessary during low water. 800/221-3792, 608/739-3188 ing ride down the Crystal River. The near- offer a mild current and picturesque lwr.state.wi.us by Waupaca River flows gently past farms scenery including farmland, wood lots SOUTHWEST The Lower Wisconsin River flows more to its junction with the Wolf River just and marsh. There is no rough water, but than 300 miles across the state from north of Partridge Lake. it may be necessary to skirt an occasional 35. GRANT RIVER Merrill to the river’s junction with the fallen tree. The current slows below the 608/723-2125 Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien. SOUTHEAST junction of the rivers near Browntown. Winds through central Grant County to Known as “the nation’s hardest working 32. ROCK RIVER meet the Mississippi River just north of river,” it has many power dams and reser- 28. LOWER FOX RIVER 866/376-8767 Potosi. Characterized by deep valleys voirs - more than ten between Merrill and 800/366-8474, 262/542-0330 www.rockcounty.org/recreation/ bounded by rocky ledges and high bluffs. Prairie du Sac. Canoeing is especially pop- Known as the “Little Fox” or “Illinois recreation.htm One-hour to three-day trips available. ular along the lower stretch with beauti- Fox,” this slow-current waterway mean- The Rock River meanders through massive Frequent rapids (Class I), but minimal ful scenery and numerous islands. The ders through Waukesha, Racine and wetlands and shallow lakes amidst the portaging. Wide variety of wildlife and southern 92 miles of the river below Kenosha Counties into Illinois. Access is rich farmland and picturesque glacial ter- timber. Sixteen access points. Prairie du Sac is attractive for family out- available at county and state highway rain of Dodge, Jefferson and Rock 36. KICKAPOO RIVER ings as there are no dams to portage. crossings. Several dams must be Counties. From its headwaters in the 608/637-2575 Access and canoe rentals are available at portaged. Theresa Marsh, the Rock flows through www.visitvernoncounty.com/ many towns along the way. 29. MILWAUKEE RIVER the famous Horicon Marsh, Lake waterrecreation.html 39. MISSISSIPPI RIVER Known as the crookedest river in the 800/231-0903, 414/273-7222 Sinissippi and Lake Koshkonong on its 608/783-8403 way to the Mississippi River. Access world, the Kickapoo is navigable its entire www.fws.gov/midwest/ Flows along a scenic route into the City length from just north of Ontario to the of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee River fea- points at many road crossings and in uppermississippi Horicon, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin River at Wauzeka. This popular Though not traditionally a canoeing river tures a number of low-level rapids. river offers access at numerous road Several dams must be portaged. During Janesville and Beloit. The current is relax- due to its varied currents and heavy com- ing, but be prepared to portage several crossings. Rentals are available locally. The mercial traffic, the river includes two low water, travel can be difficult due to current is relaxing, but be prepared to exposed boulders and bars. Access is dams and an occasional fallen tree. canoe trails in the Upper Mississippi River 33. SUGAR RIVER portage several dams and an occasional National Wildlife and Fish Refuge - La available at parks and dams. NOTE: Trips fallen tree. below Estabrook Park in Milwaukee are 888/222-9111, 608/325-4636 Crosse District. Maps to both the Long not recommended because of the heavy www.greencounty.org 37. LA CROSSE RIVER Lake Canoe Trail near Trempealeau and harbor traffic. The river flows gently through the forest- 800/658-9424, 608/782-2366 the Goose Island Canoe Trail near La ed riverbanks and rich farmlands of east- Meandering through natural wetlands Crosse are available by calling the La SOUTH CENTRAL ern Green County. Enjoy three wildlife and native prairies on its way to the Crosse District Headquarters. areas enroute. Two dams must be Mississippi River, the La Crosse River pro- 40. PLATTE RIVER 30. BARABOO RIVER portaged on the upper river; the Albany vides the canoe enthusiast with 15-1/2 608/723-2125 800/227-2266, 608/356-8333 Dam has a stairway, while the Decatur miles of scenic beauty from Sparta to www.grantcounty.org The Baraboo River traverses Sauk County Dam can be by-passed to Brodhead by Rockland. This spring-fed river allows for Navigable from Ellenboro in central Grant to meet the Wisconsin River near Portage. using the mill race waterway. The upper ample water supply year around. The County to the Mississippi River. Frequent It offers a relaxing canoe outing with no river is open with clearance around log presence of an abundance of wildlife con- changes from quiet water to rapids (Class rapids or falls. In 2002, the final dam on jams. The lower river from the Hwy 11 tributes to this enjoyable two-hour excur- I). One-hour to two-day trips available. the river was removed, making the bridge to the state line is navigable, but sion. The official canoe landing in Sparta Eleven access points. Baraboo the longest river in the nation to be prepared to portage fallen trees. is located across from Fisherman’s Park; a County landing is located east of be restored to its presettlement condition. 34. YAHARA RIVER Travel Green. The lower stretches flow through two 608/246-3896 Rockland at Sixth Drive. Further west, the 13 miles from the West Salem Dam to wildlife areas. Access is available at road www.co.dane.wi.us/lwrd/parks/ As you travel, be sure crossings. boating-info.asp Riverside Park in La Crosse travels through Flows from Madison’s four lakes across tall pine stands, small rapids and the La to recycle all cans, Dane County to the Rock River. Access is Crosse River Marsh. Access sites include bottles, paper and plastics.

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We also and the Mink River, areas famous for tro- head, GPS, locator, autopilot and flying foot hard-top sport craft built for the host up to date and professional fishing phy smallmouth bass. All bait and tackle bridge. Great Lakes. U.S. Coast Guard-licensed Captain Don Grasse has more than 30 reports. provided. Why Knot Charters years of experience fishing the beautiful Bums and Bigshots Charters E4081 Train Rd 12. STURGEON BAY waters around Gills Rock and Washington Peterson St, Campsite 25 A Real No-o-o Problem Charters Algoma WI 54201 Island. We provide all the tackle and Kewaunee WI 54216 155 N. 9th Ave 920/837-7472 knowledge to catch the hard-fighting 715/675-3008 Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 www.whyknotcharters.com king salmon. www.bumsandbigshots.com Two boats: the 28-ft cruiser “Villa Vee” 920/746-1227 9. GILLS ROCK Charter fishing out of Kewaunee. UACG- http://doorcounty.innline.com and a 34-ft Silverton Sedan. Each fully- licensed captain and inspected boat. All equipped with GPS, locator, auto pilot, Captain Mariner Charter Fishing Docked at Leathem Smith Marina in 12143 State Highway 42 fishing and safety equipment provided. beautiful Sturgeon Bay, the No-o-o rods and reels, downriggers, full bath- 35 years experience. Fish cleaned & Gills Rock, WI 54210 Problem is a 33-foot Baha Cruiser. It is room and large back decks. Join Capt. packed. Zach Burgess for a memorable trip. 920/421-1578 fully equipped to find fish and to make www.gofishdoorcounty.com your trip enjoyable and comfortable. Enjoy salmon and trout fishing at its best.

46 Visit travelwisconsin.com J-E Fishing Enterprises 1229 Georgia St Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 920/743-7877 www.jefishing.com Captain Fritz has 26 years of experience as a full-time charter captain. King salmon, steelhead and trout aboard the 33ft Janet Eileen and 36ft Janet Eileen Too. Bass, pike, walleye and brown trout aboard a 21ft deep-V Ranger boat. The only full time multi-boat operation in Sturgeon Bay. Leprechaun Fishing Charters, LLC Leathem Smith Marina, slip #10 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 612/799-1453 www.leprechaunfishing.com We guarantee fish or your money back. With Captain Don Oberg’s 20-plus years of experience in catching King salmon and steelhead/rainbow trout, you will cer- RJ & LINDA MILLER tainly be making the memory of a life- time. May’s Guide Service Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 ▲ Charter fishing, Sheboygan. 920/856-6743 Welcome aboard a specially designed, Captain Bill Luer is DNR and USCG take the guesswork out of locating and Gary’s Guide Service fully equipped Ranger boat to fish for licensed. Full or 3/4 day trips, 1 to 6 per- catching big fish. Half-day or full-day 711 W Hickory St walleye, smallmouth bass and perch. Lake sons per trip. trips, our boat or yours. Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 fishing for salmon and trout using light 920/743-1100 tackle is available for the smaller group. Angler’s Edge Sportfishing Charters Bushman Sport Fishing Team Whole and half day trips. Complete guide www.doorcountyoutdoors.com Departs Sawyer Harbor 332 West Redwood Place service with USGC-licensed Capt. John Smallmouth bass is our specialty; also Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 May. 888/336-3006 920/246-1827 walleye, northern pike, perch and musky. Reel Action Sport Fishing Charters Come aboard the 36-foot “Team www.fishkenoshadoorcounty.com Over 30 years experience. Full-day and Albemarle,” custom designed for Great U.S. Coast Guard-certified Captain Andy half-day charters; all bait and equipment Quarter Deck Marina Lakes tournament fishing. Our top-of- Bushmen has been successfully fishing all provided. 20’ Lund Pro-V. Small party Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 the-line equipment gave “Team species of fish in Wisconsin from Kenosha salmon charters aboard the fully equipped 920/360-2136 Albemarle” the edge in placing in the top to Door County for more than 20 years. 24’ Barnegat Cruiser. www.reelactioncharters.com ten in seven tournaments in 2008. Our guided trips provide big boat action New 32-foot Carver (twin engine) fishes without the big price. up to 6 people. Equipped with the very Anglers Refuge Charters Hitman Charters latest electronics and gear. Full or half day Sawyer Park Boat Launch Dawidiuk’s Fishing Team Leathem Smith Marina trips. Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 Sturgeon Bay WI Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 920/746-9442 920/746-9916 920/609-7788 Reel Action Sport Fishing Charters www.refugecharters.com www.fishdoorcounty.com www.hitmancharters.com Quarter Deck Marina Hear the reel scream and Capt. Jay Herbst Fish trout and salmon aboard a 36-ft Capt. Brian Watermolen or Capt. Pete Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 excitedly shout “Fish On!” while fishing Trojan. Fish walleye and northern aboard Prevost target screaming king salmon and 920/360-2136 Lake Michigan for salmon and trout a 23-ft Bay Boat. USCG-licensed and fully trout aboard a fully equipped 31-ft www.reelactioncharters.com aboard the 32’ Trojan Sedan. The Refuge insured. Sonar, GPS, all tackle provided. Silverton Flybridge. 6- or 8-hour outings Fish aboard a new 32-foot Carver (twin engine) that accommodates up to 6 peo- accepts one trip per day of half or full day Fox 1 Charters begin at sunrise or at noon. We fish the charters, on your schedule. Bank Reef providing consistent fishing ple. Equipped with the very latest elec- 435 N Geneva Ave and BIG FISH. 6 person max. tronics and gear. Full or half day trips. BJK Outdoors Sport Fishing Charters Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 Quarterdeck Marina 920/743-3092 Hooked Up Sport Fishing Charters School of Fish Charters Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 www.fox1charters.com 6512 County C Snug Harbor Inn Marina 920/420-3351 Capt. Dave “Fox” Wilz. Specializing in Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 www.BJKoutdoors.com small groups, 4 persons max. USCG 920/495-5586 630/341-0550 Fish with a professional walleye angler licensed. Hop aboard the 26’ Thompson www.hookedupsportfishingcharters. www.schooloffishcharters.com Brian J. Keller, a second generation cap- Fisherman and go fishing for some of the com Capt. Mike Fuys is a USCG-licensed tain. Fish in luxury on the “Reel Hooked,” Great Lakes’ largest game fish: salmon or Fish aboard one of the largest, cleanest, Master Captain and accomplished tourna- a 32-foot Tiara Open powered by twin brown, rainbow and lake trout on the most well-equipped boats on Lake ment fisherman who has been fishing off Cummins diesels. The boat has a 14-foot beautiful waters of Door County. Michigan and see why so many people the waters of Sturgeon Bay since 1993. Capt. Mike also teaches at Nautical , and a fully enclosed air condi- Freedom Charter Services choose Hooked Up for all their sport fish- tioned cabin with restroom facilities on Academics, a Coast Guard approved Departs Snug Harbor Inn ing adventures. board. All USCG approved safety items school that trains new captains. Step Hour Time Sport Fishing Charters and fishing tackle are provided. Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 aboard “Manipulator”, a 31-foot Tiara, 920/559-8300 Sawyer Park one of the finest fishing machines in the Bousley’s Sport Fishing Charters www.freedomcharterservices.com Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 fleet. 150 W. larch Some of the world’s best salmon fishing 920/585-3726 Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 on Lake Michigan! Sturgeon Bay is the Fish with the pros – the 2008 Lake Wacky Walleye Guide Service 920/746-4560 trophy salmon and trout capital of Michigan Tournament Trail Point Sand Bay Beach Resort www.bousleyfishing.com Wisconsin. Capt. Rob Colbourn is a USCG Championship Series winner. We have Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 Serious fisherman, corporate entertainer, Licensed Captain who has been fishing fished more than 30 ports on Lake. Our 888/879-5548, 920/743-5731 or family outing, we’ve got the Door the waters of the Pacific Northwest and boat is lavishly done and you will not find www.sandbaybeachresort.com County fishing adventure for you. Fish for Wisconsin for over 30 years. anything like this as a charter boat on Fish for trophy walleye and smallmouth king salmon, steelhead, brown or lake Lake Michigan. bass with Door County’s pioneer guide trout and trophy smallmouth bass. We service. continued...

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Charter Fishing continued Happy Hooker Sportfishing Charters Reel Screamers down riggers, ski board lines, dipsy diver Riverfront Dr Riverfront Dr rods and even have you net your own Sheboygan WI 53081 Sheboygan WI 53081 catch. EAST CENTRAL 920/918-8034 920/912-8034 Lady Van Charter Fishing www.fish- Charter Sport Fishing on the Port of 13. MANITOWOC Two Rivers WI 54241 sheboygancharters.com/index.asp Sheboygan. 920/629-6290 Big Family Charters 36-ft Luhrs Tournament Series charter Rood Dawg Charters www.bigsalmon.net 301 S Parkview Rd fishing boat specially equipped with a pri- South Pier Dr Member of Two Rivers Charter Fishing Manitowoc WI 54220 vate restroom, AC/heated stateroom, Sheboygan WI 53081 Assn. Set your course for Two Rivers, 920/682-2256 marine radio, cell phone, all required 920/980-3339 Wisconsin, Where The Big Fish Bite. www.bigfamilycharters.com USCG safety equipment, sonar, radar, 30 years of experience fishing Lake GPS, and electric downriggers. Captains www.rooddawg.com Ozzie’s Lake Michigan Charter Service Michigan. 32-ft “Formula” with all fishing Baumgardt and Wisse have been fishing Lake Michigan sportfishing aboard a 28-ft 2010 Rogers St and safety equipment provided, full Lake Michigan waters for 20 years. All Sport Craft equipped with advanced elec- Two Rivers WI 54241 insured. Can accommodate 6 passengers, bait, ice and tackle are furnished; fish tronics, safety gear, and the most up-to- 920/901-4184 enclosed head, loran, radar, GPS, autopi- cleaning and bagging included. date and highest quality fishing tackle. The Catfish is a 28-foot, wide-beam Capt Doug Rood has 28 years of experi- Silverton Fly Bridge Sport Fisherman lot and downriggers. Captains are USCG- Headhunter II licensed. ence. equipped with state of the art radar, color Riverfront Boardwalk Dock Sea Dog Sportfishing Charters of fish locator, GPS, VHF radios and cell Chinook Express Sport Fishing Sheboygan WI 53081 Sheboygan phone. It has a large cabin and private Charters 920/921-0290 701 Riverfront Dr toilet. Enjoy a beautiful Lake Michigan 5002 W Viebahn Rd www.headhuntercharters.com Sheboygan WI 53082 sunrise and fight a wild trout or salmon Manitowoc WI 54220 Great Lakes charter fishing aboard a fully- at a reasonable price. 920/860-0995 equipped 36-ft Chris Craft Sport 920/918-2628 Trout and salmon fishing on Lake Fisherman. Capt Joe Walcot is USCG- www.fishsheboygan.com RN Fishing Charters Michigan. Gully outfitted. Docked at the licensed and is, of course, a veteran fish- Lake Michigan charter fishing for trout 1400 Lake Street Manitowoc Marina. erman. For your safety, the HEADHUNTER and salmon out of Sheboygan. Guide Two Rivers WI 54241 service offering the newest 34’ charter 906/361-5379 Seaduction Charter Service II is equipped with GPS, radar, hailer, fishing boats. 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Sportfishing charter aboard a 31-ft 800/533-3382 Uniflight equipped with enclosed head, tworiverscharterfishing.com fishing tackle, downriggers, outriggers Hi-Tech Sport Fishing Charters sonar, GPS, three marine radios and all Lake Michigan sport fishing at its finest. and top-end electronics. Capt Steve Riverfront Dr Zimmeer is USCG-licensed with 25 years safety gear. Our 25th year in Sheboygan Our twelve USCG-licensed captains and Sheboygan WI 53081 experience on Lake Michigan. with 31 years experience on the Great their boats are ready to take you on the 920/980-4031 Lakes. fishing adventure of a lifetime. Fully out- 14. SHEBOYGAN www.sheboygancharterfishing.com Wolf Pack Adventures fitted with tackle, electronics and all safe- Lake Michigan sportfishing for salmon & AA Phoenix Charters South Shore Dr ty equipment. Season runs May-Sept, 682 S Pier Dr trout aboard a fully-equipped 25’ Regal packages available. with Captain Bryan and his crew. Bryan Sheboygan WI 53081 Sheboygan WI 53081 920/918-9653 Willie Bee Charters 800/793-5219 has been fishing Lake Michigan for over 15 years and holds a USCG Masters www.wolfpackadventures.com Seagull Marina www.charterfishingsheboygan.com Fish Lake Michigan aboard a 38-ft Two Rivers WI 54241 If you are tired of fishing the harbor area, license for the Great Lakes. Wellcraft Cozumel or a 24-ft Thompson. 920/682-5003 try a deepwater adventure aboard the Intrepid Sportfishing Each is fully-equipped with GPS, locator, www.williebeecharters.com Phoenix.The Phoenix can troll 24 rods at Riverfront Dr marine radio and all safety gear. We also one time. The Captain and her crew are Charter fishing for trout & salmon. We Sheboygan WI 53081 fish Lake Winnebago for walleye. We can make an exciting fishing trip to fit here to assist you to have a safe and 920/737-9738 offer a range of fishing, hunting, outdoor enjoyable fishing adventure. your schedule. Full, half & evening char- Charter Sport Fishing in the Port of skills, and educational adventures. ters daily. Sheboygan. Dead Reckon Charters 15. TWO RIVERS Docked On Sheboygan’s Riverfront Last Chance Charters Actioneer Charter Fishing Boardwalk SOUTHEAST 628 South Pier Dr Two Rivers WI 54241 Sheboygan WI 53081 Sheboygan WI 53081 920/684-2930 920/467-1111 16. KENOSHA 920/860-0117 tworiverscharterfishing.com www.deadreckoncharters.com Albatross Fishing Charters www.lastchancechartersllc.com Member of Two Rivers Charter Fishing Enjoy fishing Lake Michigan aboard our 3500 14th Avenue Captain Brad Myer is USCG-licensed and Assn. Set your course for Two Rivers, 35-ft Egg Harbor Sportfisherman. All Kenosha WI 53140 has fished out of Sheboygan for 25 years. Wisconsin, Where the Big Fish Bite. safety and fishing equipment is furnished. New Boat in 2007: a Trojan 10 M Express 262/654-8999 Docked on Sheboygan’s Riverfront with twin engines, stand up head and a Bald Beaver Charters www.albatrossfishingcharter.us Boardwalk. Captain John Zabel. wide 13’ beam for your comfort. This Two Rivers WI 54241 Four, five, six and eight-hour charters Dumper Dan’s Sportfishing Charters boat is made for charter fishing, it has all 920/794-1438 aboard 40- and 41-foot Viking yachts of Sheboygan the latest fishing tackle, safety equipment tworiverscharterfishing.com equipped with state-of-the-art electronics and USCG licensed captains. Riverfront Dr and electronics. We are U.S. Coast Guard Member of Two Rivers Charter Fishing Assn. Set your course for Two Rivers, Sheboygan WI 53081 inspected and fully insured to assure you JEDI Sportfishing Charters Wisconsin, Where The Big Fish Bite. 920/457-2940 a safe and successful trip. John Weiss Marina, Dock 2 www.fishdumperdancharters.com Mohr Fish Cool City Charters Kenosha, WI 53140 Quality trout and salmon fishing on beau- Riverfront Dr 320 22nd St 414/788-6603 tiful Lake Michigan. Four matching full- Sheboygan WI 53081 Two Rivers WI 54241 www.jedisportfishing.com time, fully equipped Baha Cruisers sport- 920/946-1232 800/861-6844, 920/793-5259 Charter fishing aboard a fully-equipped fishing boats. Lodging and fishing pack- Charter Sport Fishing in the Port of www.coolcitycharters.homestead.com and insured 34-foot Sea Ray sport fishing ages available. Online fishing reports. Sheboygan. Fish for trophy salmon, huge rainbows, boat. Modern electronics, top end fishing Credit cards accepted. lake trout and feisty browns. On the Cool gear and a comfortable fishing vessel add City Express we try to run a teaching up to a great fishing trip. New for 2010: charter. You can do as little or as much as charter fishing for mixed groups. If you you like. We will teach you how to set only have 1 or 2 people, you can join

48 Visit travelwisconsin.com another small group to complete the esque harbor. charter fishing experience. Iverson Sport Fishing Great Lakes Fisheries Kenosha Charter Boat Association Port Washington WI Po Box 981 608/575-8622 Kenosha WI 53141 iversonsportfishing.com Wisconsin’s Great Lakes waters are some of the most 800/522-6699, 262/657-4499 Join Captain John Iverson for an exciting www.kenoshacharterboat.com day of salmon fishing aboard their 36-ft productive in the world with tremendous potential An association of thirteen captains and Pace Maker Sport Fisherman “GIM’ME A for trophy fish. their boats equipped for Lake Michigan BREAK.” Coho salmon, chinook salmon, salmon and trout sportfishing. All USCG- rainbow, lake and brown trout. Having In 2008, trout and salmon sportfishing on licensed captains and fully-outfitted ves- over 20 years of Lake Michigan Charter Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan tallied 360,340 fish sels. Large and small groups welcome. All fishing experience, Captain John Iverson equipment provided. Season runs from Owner and Operator of Iverson including 256,796 Chinook salmon, 25,453 Coho April-October. Sportfishing knows what it takes to make your salmon fishing trip safe and success- salmon, 41,552 Brown trout, 23,763 Brook trout, Simmons Island Charters ful! 2727 71st St and 12,763 Lake Kenosha, WI 53143 Lori’s Pride Charters, LLC trout. 875 S. 7th Avenue

262/552-8431 DON ABRAMS Lake Michigan salmon & trout fishing. 5, West Bend WI 53095 Additionally, Lake 6, and 8 hour rates. Also 2-day packages. 262/338-1035 Michigan pro- Stellar Sportfishing Charters www.lorispride.com Full-time sport fishing service out of the duced 51,013 45th St & Harbor Dr Port Washington Marina. Fully-equipped, walleye, 8,656 Kenosha WI 53142 31 ft. Baha Fisherman designed for 262/620-1611 salmon and trout fishing. With more than Smallmouth bass www.stellarcharters.com 23 years of experience, Captains Gene Lake Michigan charter fishing. Two trips and Pat Spaeth are ready to put you on and 217,500 daily, all tackle provided. fish. Yellow perch. The Try Again Fishing Renegade Sportfishing Charters Wisconsin DNR’s 7123 5th Ave Po Box 436 Kenosha WI 53143 Port Washington WI 53074 Lake Michigan 262/656-1410 800/343-0089, 262/377-4560 Management Report for 2008 notes that, “Although www.renegadecharterfishing.com 17. MILWAUKEE Full day, 1/2 day, evening charters avail- the overall harvest was down, the Chinook salmon Blue Max Charters able. 36’ long boat. “No fish, no pay” harvest was at a respectable level.” Numerous 740 N Plankinton Ave Seahawk Fishing Charters Chinooks exceeding 20 pounds were taken. Milwaukee WI 53203 Port Washington Harbor 414/828-1094 Port Washington WI 53074 Trophy fish are the star attractions, but they www.bluemaxcharters.com 414/840-1429 aren’t the only thing drawing anglers to the Great Fishing for salmon and trout on a 33’ fly- www.seahawkfishingcharters.com bridge motor yacht is an experience all Enjoy an exciting morning and/or after- Lakes. The fishing itself is unique. Ocean fishing is can enjoy. We are located downtown on noon of fishing aboard the famed the nearest thing to it. No surprise, since the Great Milwaukee’s Riverwalk. We also offer “Seahawk.” Captain Ken has 17 years of cruises and the opportunity to view fire- experience fishing the waters off Port Lakes are like inland seas. Trolling, surfcasting, and works while anchored in the harbor. Washington for salmon and trout. He’s Fishing licenses and catering available. got the expertise to find and catch fish. stream, pier and breakwater fishing are the choices, Reel Sensation Charters Van’s Catch Sport Fishing each with its own appeal. The 2008 Management Mckinley Marina, 1750 N. Lincoln 722 S Spring St Report estimates that Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan Memorial Dr Port Washington WI 53074 Milwaukee WI 877/456-0048 anglers spent nearly 2.5 million hours pursuing their 414/384-8096 www.vanscatch.com open water passion. www.reelsensation.com Wisconsin’s premier Lake Michigan char- Fish Lake Michigan, one of the world’s ter fishing service. Full-day, half-day and Wisconsin’s Great Lakes continue to provide finest fisheries. In the summer and early evening charters are available for you and exceptional sportfishing, thanks in large part to an fall we fish for Chinook and King salmon your friends. Whether you’re after king or from a 1998, 33-foot Wellcraft Coastal. In coho salmon, rainbow, brown or lake aggressive stocking program that augments natural late fall, winter and spring, we use an 18- trout, Captain Vern knows where to find reproduction. In 2009, the Wisconsin DNR stocked foot Lund for brown trout. The fishing ‘em! here is very productive year round. Lake Michigan with .94 million Brown trout, 1 mil- 19. RACINE 18. PORT WASHINGTON Fishing Charters of Racine lion Chinook salmon, 344,000 Coho salmon, C & D Charters Racine WI 53403 636,000 steelhead, and 931,000 Lake trout. Port Washington Marina 800/475-6113, 262/633-6113 Port Washington WI 53074 www.fishracine.com Wisconsin is the home of a vibrant sportfishing 414/840-1429 Organized in 1974, Fishing Charters of industry. Seventeen port cities on Lake Michigan and www.cdcharters.com Racine is an association of 13 captains Experience Wisconsin’s best fishing port and their vessels sailing out of three mari- another seven on Lake Superior harbor 335 charter- aboard a fully equipped 30ft. fishing boat. nas in Racine. Boats range from 27-ft to fishing operations. You’ll find experienced captains Captain Chad is a full time licensed 43-ft. Captains average 25 years experi- Captain who wants to make your trip one ence charter fishing on Lake Michigan and fully equipped boats ready to take you on the you will never forget. and are USCG-licensed. All boats are blue-water fishing adventure of a lifetime. Fox Bros Charter Service fully-outfitted for Great Lakes sportfish- Port WashingtonMarina ing. Fish on! Port Washington WI 53074 414/333-6976 www.foxyladycharter.com Travel Green. Sportfishing excursions aboard a 37’ Hatteras yacht . Some of the finest Stop Invasives. When boating, be sure to drain your bilge and live well, salmon and trout fishing is available just remove all weeds and destroy any unused bait. outside the breakwaters of this pictur-

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 49 FUN ON THE WATER Charter Sailing

Sail away for a day or

a week! Wisconsin's RJ & LINDA MILLER Great lakes legacy brings true blue-water sailing to the Midwest. These businesses rent sailboats from 18-foot scows to 45-foot sloops, all available for overnight sailing adventures. Your sailing adventure can include basic instruction from an on- board captain; or, with the proper ▲ Charter sailing, Bayfield. certification, you can 2. LA POINTE NORTHEAST Apostle Islands Yacht Charter SOUTHEAST captain your own Association, Inc. 1. BAYFIELD PO Box 188 4. MILWAUKEE Superior Charters, Inc. Milwaukee Community Sailing Center La Pointe WI 54850 cruise on a bareboat 34475 Port Superior Road 1450 N Lincoln Memorial Dr 800/821-3480, 715/747-2983 Bayfield WI 54814 Milwaukee WI 53202 charter. www.apostlecharters.com 715/779-5124 Captained or bareboat charter aboard 414/277-9094 www.superiorcharters.com more than a dozen yachts; single or mul- www.sailingcenter.org More than 60 boats available for bare- tiple-day rentals. Various levels of sailing Centerboard and fixed-keel sailboats on boat and captained charters among the Lake Michigan. You must have a skipper's 1 2 instruction. Some power vessels for rent 3 Apostle Islands. Basic sailing instruction too. Docked at the Madeline Island Yacht rating to rent a boat. Hourly individual offered. Docked at the Port Superior Club, La Pointe Harbor. and group sailing lessons to match your Marina, Bayfield. interest and skill level. Boats available for 3. SUPERIOR people with disabilities. From the South: I- Sailboats, Inc. - Superior 94/43 north to I-794 east. Exit at 250 Marina Dr Lakefront exit (#1-F). Follow Lincoln Superior WI 54880 Memorial Dr. north past the War 800/826-7010, 715/392-7131 Memorial/Art Museum to Lagoon Dr. www.sailboats-inc.com (Stoplight at north end of the duck Choose from one of Wisconsin's largest pond/lagoon). Turn right onto Lagoon charter fleets with more than 30 boats Drive and follow to the end of the drive. available for bareboat and captained MCSC parking lot is at the end of the charters. Boats available in three drive to the left. Wisconsin Great Lakes ports: Manitowoc 5. RACINE on Lake Michigan; Bayfield and Superior Great Lakes Sailing Charters on Lake Superior. Manitowoc - boats 1434 Main St docked at the Manitowoc Marina, 425 Racine WI 53403 Maritime Dr; Bayfield - boats docked in the city harbor; and Superior - boats 262/637-4001 docked at Barker's Island Marina, 250 www.greatlakessailingcharters.com Marina Dr. Additionally, a variety of regu- Sailing instruction, dinner cruises and larly scheduled sailing instruction is charters aboard a 34' boat. Two hours to offered including basic sailing and naviga- a full week, captained or bareboat. Six tion. US Coast Guard-certified instructors. person maximum. Docked at the Riverside Call for class dates. Marina South on Erie St. 4 5

50 Visit travelwisconsin.com FUN ON THE WATER Houseboat Vacations

These water-borne RVs are a sweet way to see TOURISM PHOTO FILE the river. Fish and swim all day, then overnight on a sandbar. Tie up at a marina and explore a dozen quaint river towns. Create your own Mississippi River adventure, just like Huck.

▲ Houseboating on the Mississippi.

Fun 'N The Sun Houseboat Vacations These outfitters rent fully-equipped houseboats on the CENTRAL S 2221 State Highway 35 Mississippi River in Western Wisconsin, or the Lake Winnebago Alma WI 54610 system in east-central Wisconsin. The houseboats come in sever- 1. FREMONT 888/343-5670 al sizes with a variety of amenity packages. If you are an inex- Party Doll Fleet, Inc. www.funsun.com 9118 Marion Ln Three-day to weekly houseboat vacations perienced captain, these outfitters can provide on-water train- Fremont WI 54940 ing. Call well in advance for reservations and boating regula- on the Upper Mississippi aboard luxury 800/236-3655, 920/446-2224 yachts. Seasonal price discounts offered. tions. www.houseboatrental-wi.com Open May 1-Oct 30. Boats docked at the Cruises on the Wolf and Fox Rivers; Lakes Great River Harbor Marina, 3 miles south Poygan, Winneconne and Butte Des of Alma on Hwy 35. Morts. Two-, three- and seven-night pack- ages. Boats sleep six to ten. Daily pon- 3. LA CROSSE toon rentals. Seasonal discounts. Open Hucks Houseboat Vacations, LLC daily Apr 30-Oct 1, 8:30am-dusk. From 691 Park Plaza Dr Fremont, travel south on Cty H 4 miles; La Crosse WI 54601 then left (east) on River Trail Dr 1/2 mile; 800/359-3035, 920/625-3142 then left (north) on Marion Lane. www.hucks.com Three-, four- & seven-day cruises aboard luxurious yachts on the Upper Mississippi. SOUTHWEST Boats sleep up to ten people. Also 10- passenger pontoon boats along with fish- 2. ALMA ing boats and jet skis for rent. Open Apr Alma Marina 15-Oct 17. Docked at South Bay Marina. Beach Harbor Rd Alma WI 54610 800/982-8410, 608/685-3333 Visit travelwisconsin.com 1 www.almamarine.com 2 Houseboat cruises on the upper for even more great Mississippi. Three-day to weekly rentals. Open May 1-Oct 30. Boats are docked at Wisconsin activites. 3 the Alma Marina.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 51 FUN ON THE WATER Paddle Sports PHILIP OLSON

With nearly 15,000 NORTHWEST 1. AUGUSTA inland lakes, 25,000 Riverside Junction E20355 County Road Nd miles of rivers and Augusta 54722 715/456-2434 streams, and a pair of www.riversidejunction.com Canoe & kayak rental on the Eau Claire Great Lakes, Wisconsin River, with shuttle. Combination paddle/bike outings. Open May 1-Sept is a paradise for 30; Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 9am- 5pm. Located at the Eau Claire River paddling enthusiasts. Bridge on Hwy 27, 5 miles north of Augusta. From the sea caves of 2. BAYFIELD Lake Superior to the Living Adventure Inc 88260 State Hwy 13 wild, whitewater rivers Bayfield 54814 866/779-9503, 715-779-9503 of northern Wisconsin, www.livingadventure.com ▲ Canoeing on the Peshtigo River in Forest County. Sea kayak rentals for the Apostle Islands, with shuttle. Guided day trips to the we do not disappoint. island’s sea caves, half-day shipwreck Wilderness Inquiry fishing boats, motors & paddleboat This section lists only those tours, and overnight (2-7 days) inter- 33090 Little Sand Bay Road rentals. Open May 1-Sept 30. Call for Thewatersport watersport businesses that island trips. Novice and intermediate Bayfield 54814 reservations. businessescombine canoe listed and kayak here paddling instruction. Safety clinic required 800/728-0719, 612/676-9413 6. EAU CLAIRE for kayak rentals. Open daily June 1-Sept www.wildernessinquiry.org Riverside Bike & Skate rental with a shuttle service to 30. Reservations suggested. Located in Multi-day sea kayak adventures in the 902 Menomonie St combineand/or from canoe the water. and Some Red Cliff - 2.5 miles north of Bayfield on Apostle Islands. We provide gear, food, also offer paddling instruction, State Highway 13. guides, & all safety equipment. Eau Claire 54703 715/835-0088 kayakguide services, rental or with outfitting a for Trek & Trail Comfortable camping near Little Sand Bay. Open to all abilities. Canoe and kayak trips on the Eau Claire overnight or multi-day trips. To 7 Washington Ave or Chippewa Rivers, with shuttle. Trips are shuttlehelp locate service, these businesses, Bayfield 54814 3. BRULE 1-4 hours in length. Open year-‘round; they are divided into three 800/354-8735, 715/779-3595 Brule River Canoe Rental, Inc. weekdays 9:30am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm, paddlingregions – north, instruction, central and www.trek-trail.com 13869 E US Highway 2 Sun noon-5pm. Reservations recommend- south. Listings include the Sea kayak rentals in the Apostle Islands, Brule 54820 ed. guide service, or with shuttle. Twenty years experience. Full rivers and lakes each business 715/372-4983 7. GRANTSBURG and half-day sea cave tours, guided brulerivercanoerental.com completeservices. outfitting. overnight trips (2-6 days), youth adven- Ekdall Country Store & Canoe Rental Canoe, whitewater and sea kayak rentals 13049 County Road F ture programs, and paddling school for all on the Bois Brule River and Lake Superior Grantsburg 54840 skill levels. Open May 1-Oct 31. with shuttle service. Guided sea cave 877-469-9777, 715/463-3686 2 10 Reservations required. Located in down- tours on Superior’s south shore. town Bayfield. Whitewater adventures on the class III Canoe rental with shuttle service. 3 19 rapids of the Brule - choose from 21 trips, Wild River Outfitters 5 from novice to advanced. The Brule is 15177 State Road 70 14 spring-fed with consistent water volume 21 Grantsburg 54840 13 22 for excellent kayaking and canoeing. 715/463-2254 8 27 Open daily May-Sept 8am-7pm. 18 23 26 www.wildriverpaddling.com 7 15 32 Reservations appreciated; after LD email St Croix & Namekagon Rivers. Canoe &, 28 first. Located on Hwy 2. kayak rental, with shuttle service. 11 20 16 4. CHIPPEWA FALLS Overnight canoe/kayak trips of 1-9 days. 9 29 Open 4/15 to 10/31. Reservations recom- 17 Loopy’s Grill & Saloon mended. 12 31 24 30 10691 Business Hwy 29 4 25 Chippewa Falls 54729 8. HAYWARD 38 715/723-5667 A Wilderness Haven Resort 6 1 www.723loop.com 9293 N County Road E 55 35 Chippewa River. Tube, canoe & kayak Hayward 54843 36 33 rental with shuttle. Grill & Saloon is open 715/634-1060 53 year round; tube, canoe or Kayak MD-LD. www.wildernesshaven.com Reservations suggested. Located 1 mile 57 39 Canoe & kayak rentals on the 62 west of Chippewa Falls, on Bus Hwy 29. Namekagon River, with shuttle. Four 5. DRUMMOND housekeeping cabins on Spring Lake, 59 37 34 pontoons, motors and fishing boats with Bear Country 56 51 motors, 14 solo kayaks, 3 double kayaks 46 PO Box 130 and 1 canoe. Unique adventures include 61 49 Drummond 54832 whitewater kayaking, dog sledding, bird 58 50 888/847-7869, 715/739-6645 watching and also Apostle Island trips. 47 40 www.bearcountrysportinggoods.com 60 54 48 Course offerings vary by season; call for 42 Canoe & kayak rental on the White River schedule. 52 44 43 and area lakes, with shuttle. Pontoon, 45 41 52 Visit travelwisconsin.com Hayward Outfitters 10. LA POINTE 13. MERCER Oxbo Resort 15752 S 1st St Apostle Islands Kayaks Ruggers Landing 6275 N Oxbo Dr Hayward 54843 690 Main Street 5643 N US Highway 51 Park Falls 54552 715/266-2990 La Pointe 54850 Mercer 54547 715/762-4786 www.haywardoutfitters.com 715/747-3636 715/476-2530 www.oxboresort.com Canoe and kayak rentals on the www.apostleislandskayaks.com www.mercerwi.com/ruggerland/ Canoe, kayak & boat rental on the Namekagon River and area lakes, with Single or double kayaks for all ages. Canoe, kayak and tubing on the Turtle Flambeau River, with shuttle. Cabins, shuttle service. Outfitter services, and Overnight rentals among the Apostle River with shuttle service available to the camping, heated showerhouse, bar & guided trips. Open daily 7am-9pm. Islands. Group and guided tours. Rentals north fork of the Flambeau River and grill. Travel Hwy 13 to Hwy 70 (Fifield), Located at the intersection of Cty B and and instruction. Kayak from beach, Manitowish River. Modern housekeeping west 16 miles, turn right at Flambeau Hwy 27 South, next to the National Fresh lagoon or . Located cabins, restaurant and bar. Open Apr 15- River. Water Fishing Hall of Fame. across the street from Joni’s Beach. Oct 15. Call for reservations. Located two 16. PHILLIPS Sportsmen’s Lodge and Family Resort miles north of Mercer on Hwy 51 on Pike 11. LADYSMITH Lake. Flambeau Sports Outfitters 7595 W Pine Point Rd Flambeau Adventures N11151 County Road F Hayward 54843 N7788 Flambeau Rd Trails North Phillips 54555 866/738-3956, 715/462-3847 Ladysmith 54848 4245N State Road 47 715/339-2012 www.wiscnorthlandoutdoors.com/ 715/532-7733 Mercer 54547 www.flambeausports.com sportsmenslodge.htm www.flambeauadventures.com 715/476-2828 Canoe & kayak rentals on the North & Canoe & kayak rental on Moose Lake and Canoe & kayak rentals on the Flambeau, www.manitowish.com South forks of the Flambeau River or the Chippewa River, with shuttle. Full- Chippewa, Jump, & Thornapple Rivers, Sea kayaking on the Turtle-Flambeau, rivers of your choice, with shuttle. Guided service resort with four-season house- with shuttle. Guided trips, fishing boat Rainbow, Willow Flowages and local trips tailored to your experience level. keeping cabins on Moose Lake. Open Apr rental, waterfront cabin & vacation home northern rivers, with shuttle service. Half- Best canoeing is Apr, May and June; avail- 15-Oct 31. Call for reservations. Located rental. day, full-day, or extended trips available. able ice-out to ice-in. For large groups, 25 miles east of Hayward on Moose Lake. Kayak instruction, tours, and canoe trips reservations are appreciated. Flambeau River Lodge & Campground Wild River Bar & Grill on pristine rivers. Call or visit website for N7870 Flambeau Rd reservations. 17. ST. CROIX FALLS 10167 State Road 27 Ladysmith 54848 Eric’s Bike and Canoe Rental, Inc Hayward 54843 715/532-5392 14. MONTREAL Hwy 8 & Hwy 35 South 715/634-2631 Canoe rentals on the Flambeau River Whitecap Kayak St. Croix Falls 54024 www.haywardlakes.com (North and South Fork), with shuttle. Bar Highway 77 & County Road E 651/270-1561 Namekagon River. Canoe, tube & kayak & restaurant, campground and cabin Montreal 54550 www.ericsbikeandcanoe.com rental with shuttle (your watercraft or rental. Located 7 miles northeast of 715/862-0383 Canoe & kayak rental on the St. Croix ours). Bar & grill. Open May 1-Sept 30. Ladysmith. www.whitecapkayak.com River. One-day trips of 7 or 10 miles, plus Guided kayak day trips and overnight on 9. HOLCOMBE 12. MEDFORD a three-day trip of 30 miles. Shuttle serv- the pristine waters of Lake Superior and ice. Bike rental for the Gandy Dancer Flater’s Flambeau Point Resort Northwoods Guide Service selected inland waters of northern State Trail. Opens at 10am daily, May to N270 County Road E W6888 Apple Ave Holcombe 54745 Wisconsin. Paddling instruction and clin- Oct. Located on Hwy 35 South. Medford 54451 ics. Full-service resort with lodging. 715/595-4771 715/748-0913 18. TREGO www.flatersresort.net www.northwoodsguideservice.com 15. PARK FALLS Jack’s Canoe & Tube Rental & Canoe trips on the Chippewa and 1-7 day canoe trips on the Jump, 9 Mile Tavern/Canoe Rentals Campground Flambeau Rivers, with shuttle. Trips range Flambeau or Black Rivers, with shuttle. W10590 State Road 70 N7504 Wagon Bridge Rd from 2-8 hours. Modern cabins and camp- Fully-outfitted with canoes, food and Park Falls 54552 Trego 54888 ing available. Open year-round; water camping gear. Trips tailored to experience. 715/762-3174 sports May 1-Oct 31. Reservations 715/635-3300 Operator is fishing and snowmobile tour- www.parkfalls.com/9mile www.jackscanoerental.com required. Located south of Ladysmith on ing guide as well. Canoe & kayak rentals on the North Fork Hwy 27 to Cty D, then turn right on Cty E. Namekagon & St Croix Rivers. Canoe, of Flambeau River, with shuttle. Overnight kayak & tube rental with shuttle. trips. Located 9 miles west of Fifield on Canoe/kayak overnight trips, primitive Hwy 70. camping. From the intersection of Hwys 53 & 63, east 2 blocks on Hwy 63 to Canfield Dr. Log Cabin Resort & Campground N7470 Log Cabin Dr Trego 54888 715/635-2959 www.logcabin-resort.com Namekagon & St Croix Rivers. Canoe, kayak & tube rental with shuttle. Canoe/kayak overnight trips. Call for reservations. Housekeeping cabins, sleep- ing cabins, campground, camp store, and sandy beach. First driveway left on Hwy 63 N in Trego. Pappy’s Canoe Rental & Shuttle Service W8296 Hwy 77 Trego 54888 715/466-2568 Canoe rental and shuttle service on the Namekagon River from Cty K Landing to Riverside Landing on the St Croix River. Travel Hwy 53 to Hwy 77 West 9.5 miles to the corner of Hwy 77 and Cty F. continued... J&LNAMILLER LINDA & RJ

▲ Kayaking Lake Wazee in near Black River Falls.

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Paddle Sports continued 24. EPHRAIM Ephraim Kayak Center 19. WASHBURN South Shore Pier RJ & LINDA MILLER Dog Paddle Kayak Rental Ephraim 54211 Washburn 54891 920/854-4336 715/373-2675 Kayak rentals and lessons by the hour www.dog-paddlekayaks.com with guided kayak tours at 8am and sun- Explore Chequamegon Bay’s caves, coves set daily. Enjoy the beautiful scenery Eagle and beaches in stable sit-on-top kayaks. Harbor and Peninsula State Park. Solo Hourly, daily, weekly. Shuttle service. Call rentals, or go with the safety and experi- for reservations. We bring our boats to ence of one of our guides. your location (gas surcharge may apply). 25. FISH CREEK 20. WINTER Door County Kayak Tours Big Bear Lodge 8442 STH 42 W1614 County Road W Fish Creek, WI 54212 Winter 54896 920/344-6641 715/332-5510 www.DoorCountyKayakTours.com www.bigbearlodgeww.com We offer guided kayak tours to many Canoe & kayak rentals on the north & beautiful locations on the Door County south branches of the Flambeau River, Peninsula. Kayak rentals with shuttle serv- with shuttle. Modern log cabins and sup- ice. Novice and advanced instruction. All per club. Open daily at 8am, May 1-Sept ages and abilities. Call or visit our Website ▲ Kayaking in Door County. 30 for canoe/kayaking. Located 14 miles for reservations. Seasonal phone 920/868-1400. east of Winter via Cty W. 29. SILVER CLIFF Wannigan Resort 26. FLORENCE Mt. Jed’s Camping & Canoeing CENTRAL N5909 Dam Rd W13364 County Road C Wild Rivers Adventure Company 33. NEW LONDON Winter 54896 209 Central Ave Silver Cliff 54104 Wolf River Trips & Campground 715/266-5141 Florence, WI 54121 715/757-2406 E8041 County Road X wannigan.info 715/952-8027 Canoe rentals on the Peshtigo and Pike New London 54961 Chippewa River. Canoe & tube rental with www.expassociates.com Rivers, with shuttle. Unguided overnight shuttle. Lodging, restaurant. Open May Kayak rental for any of Florence County’s trips. Open daily May 1-Nov 30. 920/982-2458 30-Sept 30 at 11am, closed Tues. 265 lakes and 165 miles of river. Tube www.wolfrivertrips.com Reservations appreciated. rental and shuttle service. Open Fri-Mon 30. SISTER BAY Little Wolf River. Tube & canoe rental with 10am-5pm, off-hours by reservation. Bay Shore Outdoor Store shuttle. Campground with tent & RV 2457 S Bay Shore Dr sites, bar and grill, shower & laundry facil- NORTHEAST Lake Tomahawk Sister Bay 54234 ities, dump station, and boat landing on Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters - Lake 920/854-7598 the Wolf River. Open mid-May to mid- 21. BOULDER JUNCTION Tomahawk www.kayakdoorcounty.com Oct. From New London take Cty Rd X Schauss Woodwork 7162 Bradley St Canoe & kayak rentals on the Bay of west 4 miles. Lake Tomahawk 54539 10305 Main St Green Bay and Lake Michigan from either 34. PRINCETON 800/688-7471, 715/277-3144 our Sister Bay or Ephraim location. 3-4 Boulder Junction 54512 Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge www.hawksnestcanoe.com hour guided kayak tours on the Door 715/385-2434 W720 State Road 23 Canoe & kayak rentals with shuttle on the Canoe, kayak, raft & tube rental on the County Peninsula. Basic paddling instruc- Wisconsin River south of the Rainbow tion and private lessons. Open May 15- Princeton 54968 Manitowish & Trout Rivers, and area 920/295-3439 lakes. Open May 1-Oct 15. Located on Flowage from Lake Tomahawk to Oct 15. www.mecanriveroutfitters.com the east end of downtown Boulder Rhinelander. Shuttle service. Open daily 31. WHITE LAKE Mecan and Fox Rivers. Canoe and kayak Junction. MD-Sept 15, 9am-5pm; after Sept 15 by reservation only. Wolf River Guides rental with shuttle, Apr-Oct. Canoe trips 22. CONOVER W747 Peot Rd of 2-hours to several days. Lodge accom- Rohr’s Wilderness Tours 27. MANITOWISH WATERS White Lake 54491 modations as well as campsites. Group 5230 Razorback Rd Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters – 715/882-3002 rates. Manitowish Waters Conover 54519 www.wolfriverguides.com 35. STEVENS POINT 263 US Highway 51 Full-day, guided canoe/kayak trips on the 715/547-3639 Nature Treks – Stevens Pont Manitowish Waters 54545 Wolf, Peshtigo or Menominee Rivers, with www.rwtcanoe.com Iverson Park Canoe & kayak rental on the headwaters 800/688-7471, 715/543-8585 shuttle. Fully-outfitted with basic instruc- www.hawksnestcanoe.com tion. All levels and abilities; quiet water Stevens Point 54481 of the Wisconsin River, with shuttle. 715/254-0247 Canoe day trips and overnight outings on Canoeing, kayaking, tubing & rafting on to whitewater. Professional instruction in www.naturetrekrentals.net the Wisconsin River, plus guided trips on the Manitowish, Bear, Turtle & Flambeau whitewater kayak, canoe, and swift water Canoe & kayak rentals on the Plover and the Ontonagon, Deerskin, Brule, Paint & Rivers, with shuttle service. 1-3 hour rescue. Advanced play boating and chil- Wisconsin Rivers, as well as Lake DuBay. Pine Rivers. Complete outfitting, paddling adventure trips or longer, plus overnight dren’s classes. One & two-day instruction- Shuttle service throughout Portage instruction from beginner to expert, and trips. Full & partial outfitting on the al classes. Open May 1-Sept 30. Call for County and central Wisconsin. Rentals guided rafting trips in inflatable kayaks. Turtle-Flambeau Flowage; tents, food, reservations. Located on the Wolf River from 4 hours to a full week. Guide serv- Lodging and group planning. Walk-in, cooking gear & more. Located on Hwy just west of Langlade. ice, limited instruction, and associated river and water/electric campsites avail- 51, 2.5 miles north of Cty W. 32. WOODRUFF paddling gear. Apr 1-Oct 31. Located in able. 28. MINOCQUA Timber Bay Sport & Dive Center the city’s Iverson Park, with a satelite 23. EAGLE RIVER Chequamegon Adventure Company PO Box 1249 operation at Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters 443 E Chicago Ave Woodruff, WI 54568 near Waupaca. 6141 State Road 70 W Minocqua 54548 715/358-7529 36. WAUPACA 715/356-1618 www.timberbay.net Eagle River 54521 Ding’s Dock/Crystal River Canoe Trips www.paddlerama.com 1 & 3-hour, single & tandem kayak rentals 800-688-7471, 715/479-7944 E1171 County Road Q www.hawksnestcanoe.com Canoe & kayak rentals throughout north- on the Wisconsin River, with shuttle serv- ern Wisconsin, with shuttle. Guided ice. PADI-certified scuba dive training cen- Waupaca 54981 Wisconsin River. Tube, raft, canoe & 715/258-2612 kayak rentals with shuttle. Can accommo- canoe and kayak day-trips and fully-out- ter offering instruction for novice and www.dingsdock.com date large groups with 120 canoes, 85 fitted overnighters of 1-14 days. Certified advanced divers. Located 1/8-mile north 3-hour aluminum canoe trip down the kayaks (single and 2 person). Open daily private and group paddling lessons. of the intersection of Hwys 47 & 51. Crystal River, with shuttle. Also canoe May 15-Oct 1, 9am-5pm; Sept-Oct by Wilderness skills workshops and guided rental. Open daily MD-LD; May 1-MD & reservation only. Located 4.5 miles west camping trips. Open from ice-out to end LD-Sept 30 by reservation. From King, of Eagle River on Hwy 70. of Sept. Schedule changes with season. Reservations appreciated. Located one take Cty QQ (Main St) to Cty Q west 1.5 block east of Hwy 51 in downtown miles. Minocqua. 54 Visit travelwisconsin.com 37. WONEWOC Urban Ecology Center Landing on Hwy 33 by the bridge in Beyond Boundaries SOUTHEAST 1500 E Park Pl downtown Horicon. 113 Center St Milwaukee 53211 47. MADISON Wonewoc 53968 40. CEDARBURG 414/964-8505 Aqua Guides & Outfitters The Paddlin’ Shop 608/464-7433 www.urbanecologycenter.org N65W6899 Cleveland St Half-day to full-day, guided quiet-water 110 N Thornton Ave www.goingfarbeyond.com Madison 53703 Canoe and kayak rental on the Baraboo Cedarburg 53012 canoe and kayak tours covering south- 800/386-1299, 608/284-0300 River, with shuttle service. We also rent 262/618-4868 eastern Wisconsin’s most scenic rivers. bikes for trips on the 400 State Bike Trail. www.aquaguideandoutfitter.com Fully-outfitted, guided sea kayaking tours www.paddlin.com Reservations recommended. Group Canoe & kayak rentals on any lake or exploring the waters of southern Basic paddling classes for canoe & kayak Discounts available with advance reserva- river in Wisconsin, with shuttle. ACA-cer- Wisconsin including Lake Michigan, Lakes offered as a one-time lesson, or series of tions. Ice cream treats, snacks, or bever- tified paddling instruction for novice to Mendota and Monona in Madison, Lake two lessons; solo canoe, kayak, or tan- ages. Open seasonally Mon,Wed & Fri intermediate, individual or groups. Winnebago and the Wisconsin River. dem canoe. Individual intermediate les- 9am-3:30pm; Sat & Sun 8am-5pm. Guided day trips, or fully-outfitted Enjoy one of our scheduled outings or tai- sons and kayak rolling lessons. Weekend Located in the old Taig’s Mill. overnight trips of 1, 2 or 3 days on lor a trip for your family, friends or youth classes for canoeing and kayaking. Wisconsin Rivers, Lake Superior, Lake group. Touring kayak, tandem canoe and solo 38. WAUSAU Michigan with all food, equipment, canoe rental. Located on the Yahara River Grandad’s Adventures guides and transportation. 6-day trips on 43. WATERFORD between Lakes Mendota and Lake Wausau 54401 Lake Superior. Can equip groups up to Fox River Landing Monona in Madison. 715/370-7766 twenty-four. 31421 Bridge Dr Waterford 53185 48. MONONA www.grandads.com 41. LAKE GENEVA Rutabaga Paddlesport Shop Canoe, Kayak and Hobie rentals available 262/662-5690 Clear Water Outdoor 220 W Broadway for Lake Wausau, Eau Claire River, and Canoe rentals on the Fox River, with shut- Monona 53716 Rib River. Guided tours and shuttle servic- 744 W Main St tle. Also, row boats for rent. Open Apr es available. From I-39/US-51, take Exit Lake Geneva 53147 15-Oct 31. Reservations suggested. 800/472-3353, 608/223-9300 877/348-2429, 262/348-2420 www.rutabaga.com 190 for CR-NN east, turn left on Rib Tichigan Trails Mountain Drive/CR-N, turn left on www.clearwateroutdoor.com Full range of paddling classes for Canoe & kayak rentals on Geneva Lake 6660 Channel Rd canoeists, recreational & sea kayakers, Mallard Ln, immediate left on Rookery Waterford 53185 View Dr. with shuttle service. Paddling lessons. beginners to advanced, all abilities. 262/662-5081 Outdoor classes scheduled May thru Oct.; 39. WAUTOMA 42. MILWAUKEE Canoe rentals on the Fox River, with shut- indoor pool classes (Eskimo roll) offered in Lake of the Woods Campground Riverwest Outdoor Enterprises tle. Open Apr 15-Oct 15. winter. Individual instruction available. N9070 14th Ave Milwaukee 53212 Shop open daily; call for class schedule. 414/263-4877 Wautoma 54982 SOUTH CENTRAL From Beltline Hwy 12 & 18, exit at 888/919-9109, 920/787-3601 Guided half-day and full-day canoe & Monona Dr, then west on Broadway www.lakeofthewoodswi.com kayak trips on southeastern Wisconsin about a block to shop on south side of rivers including the Crawfish, Milwaukee, 44. ALBANY street. Canoe rentals on the Mecan River, with S & B Tubing shuttle. Campgrounds with heated swim- Rock, southern Fox and Sugar Rivers. 100 E Main St 49. SAUK CITY ming & wading pools, showers, laundro- Tailored for adults, families and youth groups. Open May 1-Oct 31. Reservations Albany 53502 Bender’s Bluffview Canoe Rental mat, lounge, and snack bar. Open MD- 614 Spruce St Sept. From Hwy 22 at the appreciated. 608/862-3933 Sauk City 53583 Waushara/Marquette County line, turn Sugar River. Canoe, tube, and paddle west on Cty JJ and follow the signs. boat rentals, with shuttle service. Open 608/643-8247 MD-LD daily 10am-5pm. www.canoelady.com Canoe & kayak rentals on the Wisconsin 45. BROADHEAD River, with shuttle. Advanced reservations Crazy Horse Campground required; call between 6-9pm after MD. N3201 Crazy Horse Ln Open daily MD-LD, with group reserva- Brodhead 53520 tions thru Oct. Located 6 miles southwest 800/897-6375, 608/897-2207 of Sauk City via Hwy 60 to Sietz Road to www.crazyhorsewi.com Spruce St. Sugar River. Tube, canoe, kayak, & pad- Blackhawk River Runs dleboat rentals with shuttle. Housekeeping cottages, sleeping cabins 10032 County Road Y and a campground with swimming pool. Sauk City 53583 Open May 1-Oct 31. Located on Cty F 608/643-6724 west of Brodhead. Canoe rentals on the Wisconsin River with shuttle. Day or overnight trips avail- Sweet Minihaha Campground able. Open May 1-Sept 30; daily MD-LD, N4697 County Rd E weekends only in May & Sept. Brodhead 53520 Sauk Prairie Canoe Rental 608/862-3769 500 Water St www.sweetminihaha.com Tube or canoe the beautiful Sugar River. Sauk City 53583 We offer a free shuttle service. Family- 608-643-6589 oriented campground. www.spcanoerentals.com Canoe & kayak rentals on the Wisconsin 46. HORICON River, with shuttle. Open daily May-Oct: Horicon Marsh Boat Tours/ Blue Heron Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun Landing 9am-6pm. Reservations required. Located 311B Mill St behind the Ace Hardware Mall. Horicon 53032 Wisconsin River Outings - Sauk City 800-814-4474, 920/485-4663 7554 US Highway 12 www.horiconmarsh.com Sauk City 53583 Canoe & kayak rentals in the Horicon 866/412-2663, 608/375-5300 Marsh, May-Sept. Shuttles available by www.spcanoerentals.com appt only Apr-Sept. Guided canoe & Canoe & kayak rentals on the Wisconsin kayak trips or 2-3.5 hours with narration. River, with shuttle. Guided trips from half- Pontoon sightseeing tours, birding tours day to seven days. Outfitting and guide PHILLIP OLSEN and sunset cruises on the marsh also service for other lakes/rivers in Wisconsin. available. Open Apr 3rd-Oct 24th, 2010. Open mid-May through early Oct. Call for reservations or visit website. All rentals and tours depart from Blue Heron ▲ Canoeing the scenic Kickapoo River. continued...

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Paddle Sports continued 54. BOSCOBEL 59. ONTARIO SOUTHWEST Wisconsin River Outings - Boscobel Drifty’s Canoe Rental 50. SPRING GREEN 715 Wisconsin Ave Junction State Roads 33 & 131 North Wisconsin Riverside Resort 52. BEETOWN Boscobel 53805 Ontario 54651 Grant River Canoe Rental S13220 Shifflet Rd 866/412-2663, 608/375-5300 608/337-4288 9761 County Road U West Spring Green 53588 www.86641canoe.com www.driftyscanoerental.net Beetown 53802 608/588-2826 Wisconsin River. Canoes, kayaks, guided Canoe & kayak rentals on the Kickapoo 608/794-2342 www.wiriverside.com trips from 2-4 days with shuttle serevice. River, with shuttle. Open Apr 15-Oct 30; Grant River. Canoes, kayaks, tubes, shut- Wisconsin River. Canoe, kayak & tube Outfitting and guide service for other daily MD-LD, otherwise by appt. Located tle. Shuttle service for private vessels by rental with shuttle. Campground, cabins, lakes and rivers in Wisconsin. Open May- on Hwy 131. reservation only. All landings on the river boat landing, bar & grill. Open May 1-Oct Nov. in this area are privately owned; for Kickapoo Paddle Inn Canoe Rental 1, weather permitting, for access you need us. Open 5/1 to 10/31. State Road 33 canoe/kayak/tubing. From the intersection 55. DURAND Reservations required. Ontario 54651 of Hwy 23 & Madison Street, travel west Riverside Grill Canoe & Kayak Rental 608/337-4726 0.7 miles to Shifflet Rd, then south 3/4- 53. BLACK RIVER FALLS 318 W Main St Durand 54736 www.driftyscanoerental.net mile. Black River Canoe Rental, LLC 715/672-8819 Canoe & kayak rentals on the Kickapoo N5999 Hwy. 54 W 51. WISCONSIN DELLS Canoe and kayak rental on the Chippewa River, with shuttle. Open Apr 15-Oct 30; Point Bluff Resort Black River Falls 54615 River, with shuttle service. Located one daily MD-LD, otherwise by appt. 715/284-8136 3199 County Road Z block down river from the Hwy 10 bridge. Mr Duck Canoe Rental Wisconsin Dells 53965 Individual and group canoe rentals with shuttle service. 17-foot aluminum Water At Main St 608/253-6181 56. LA FARGE canoes, 2 life jackets and paddles. Kickapoo Yacht Club Canoe Rental Ontario 54651 www.pointbluff.com Reservations appreciated. Open Apr 15- 608/337-4711 Wisconsin River. Tube, canoe & kayak S2463 Rockton Loop Oct 15. La Farge 54639 www.mrduckscanoerental.com rental with shuttle. Overnight & custom Canoe, kayak & tube rental on the trips. We offer the only river tubing in the Lost Falls Campground 608/625-2071, 608/625-4395 www.kickapooyachtclub.com Kickapoo River, with shuttle. Unguided Dells. Riverside campground and house- N2974 E Sunnyvale Rd two-day trips available. keeping cabins, restaurant & bar. Open Black River Falls 54615 Canoe rentals on the Kickapoo River, with Apr 15-Oct 15. Canoe/kayak by appt only 800/329-3911, 715/284-7133 shuttle. Group rates available. Open May Titanic Canoe Rental before MD and after LD. From Wisconsin www.lostfalls.com 1-Sept 30. Located in the Rockton Bar on Hwy 131 N & Main St Dells travel north on Hwy 13 (10 mi) to Lower Black River. Tube, canoe & kayak Hwy 131 in Rockton. Ontario 54651 Hwy 82, west 1/2-mile to Cty Z, turn left rental with shuttle. 57 scenic acres on 57. MELROSE 877/438-7865, 608/337-4551 to the river. Watch for signs. the river with housekeeping cabins, and Black River Express Canoe & Kayak www.titaniccanoerental.com Canoe & kayak rental on the Kickapoo River’s Edge Bait Shop & Boat Rentals RV & tent sites. Open May 15-Sept 30. Rental 20 River’s Edge Rd Located 10 miles south of Black River Falls River, with shuttle. Open daily May 1-Oct 301 S Washington St 30; open weekends and weekdays by Wisconsin Dells 53965 via Hwy 54 to Sunnyvale Rd, watch for sign. Melrose 54642 appt in Apr. 608/254-6494 608/488-7017 www.riversedgeresort.com Canoe & kayak rentals on the Black River, 60. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Canoe and kayak rentals on the lower with shuttle. Open daily MD-LD, reserva- Captain’s Cove Canoe & Kayak Rental Wisconsin River or Lake Delton. Canoe tions appreciated. Located at the corner 13389 Hwy 18 trips. Motel and cottage accommoda- of Hwys 108 and 54 in the Melrose Prairie du Chien 53821 tions, pub and grill. Express Convenience Store. 608/994-2860 Riverview Inn Supper Club & Canoe www.captainscovecanoeing.com/ Rentals Canoe or kayak trips on the beautiful N608 N Bend Dr Wisconsin River with shuttle service. Rent Melrose 54642 for several hours, or several days. Bait, 608/488-5191 tackle, ice, pop, beer and propane avail- www.riverviewinn.biz able. Located 6-1/2 miles south of Prairie Seasonal canoe rental on the Black River, du Chien on Hwy 18. with shuttle service. Scenic supper club 61. READSTOWN offers a canoe and dinner package: Crooked River Resort choose an 11, 22 or 33-mile trip. Canoe S8019 US Highway 61 for the day or camp on a sandbar for one Readstown 54652 or two nights. Located in North Bend on 608/629-5624 Hwy 54, seven miles southwest of www.crookedriverresort.com Melrose. Kickapoo River. Canoe, kayak & tube 58. MUSCODA rental with shuttle (your boat or ours). Honkers Pine cabins -rustic to modern, plus tent 34055 State Hwy 80 and RV camping. Located at the bridge Muscoda 53573 on Hwy 61, 1/4-mile south of the junc- 608/739-9009 tion of Hwys 14/61. Honkers is an 8-room (two twin beds in 62. WILTON each room) hotel with a full service bar Fred Flasher’s Canoe Camping Trips and restaurant. We offer a special canoe PO Box 114 rental/hotel stay package, as well as full- Wilton 54670 day canoe rental with shuttle on the 608/435-6802 Lower Wisconsin River. www.canoegrue.com River View Hills Canoe Rental Complete outfitting and guide services 24678 State Hwy 60 for canoe trips on the Kickapoo, Black, Muscoda 53573 lower Wisconsin, St. Croix, and Flambeau 608/739-3472 Rivers. Trips run 2-7 days with all meals Canoe rentals on the Lower Wisconsin and equipment provided. Excellent for River River, with shuttle. Open daily Apr team building, youth groups, families and RJ & LINDA MILLER 15-Nov 1. Reservations required. social clubs. Trips tailored to group experi- ence level. More than 30 years experi- ence. Open late Apr-late Oct.

▲ Canoeing near Tomah.

56 Visit travelwisconsin.com FUN ON THE WATER Tubing BRIAN MALLOY &Rafting

These outfitters offer NORTHWEST 1. CHIPPEWA FALLS tubes for a lazy Loopy’s Grill & Saloon 10691 Business Hwy 29 afternoon’s float down Chippewa Falls WI 54729 a meandering river, or 715/723-5667 www.723loop.com rafts for a thrilling Chippewa River. Tube, canoe & kayak ▲ Whitewater rafting on the Wolf River, Langlade County. rental with shuttle. Grill & saloon. plunge down a Operating MD-LD. Reservations suggest- ed. 4. SOMERSET 6. WINTER Apple River Hide-A-Way Wannigan Resort whitewater rapids. 2. HAYWARD 712 170th Ave N5909 Dam Rd Hayward KOA Kampground Somerset WI 54025 Winter WI 54896 Both provide the 11544 N US Highway 63 888/247-4045, 715/247-3230 715/266-5141 Hayward WI 54843 www.tubetheriver.com wannigan.info necessary gear and 715/634-2331 Apple River. Tube rental with shuttle. Chippewa River. Canoe & tube rental with shuttle service to and www.haywardcamping.com Camping with showers, concessions & shuttle. Lodging, restaurant. Open May Namekagon River. Tube & canoe rental firewood; no water or electric hookups. 30-Sept 30 at 11am, closed Tues. from the water. with shuttle. Open May 5-Oct 9. Open MD-LD. Reservations appreciated. Wild River Bar & Grill Float-Rite Park Whitewater rafting is 10167 State Road 27 Po Box 276 NORTHEAST Hayward WI 54843 Somerset WI 54025 best early in the season 715/634-2631 800/826-7096, 715/247-3453 7. ATHELSTANE www.haywardlakes.com www.floatrite.com Thorntons Whitewater Rafting Resort when the rivers are Namekagon River. Canoe, tube & kayak Apple River. Tube rental with shuttle. & Campground high with meltwater rental with shuttle (your watercraft or Campgrounds and cabins. Park open May W12882 Parkway Rd ours). Bar & grill. Open May 1-Sept 30. 15-Oct 15; tubing MD-LD. Athelstane WI 54104 and spring rains. 3. MERCER River’s Edge Camping & Resort 715/757-3311 Ruggers Landing State Road 64 www.thorntonsresort.com 5643 N US Highway 51 Somerset WI 54025 Guided whitewater rafting on the Mercer WI 54547 888/247-3305, 715/247-3305 Peshtigo River - wild to mild. Inflatable 715/476-2530 www.riversedgeappleriver.com/ kayaks (Fun Yaks) are available. Shuttle. www.mercerwi.com/ruggerland/ Apple River. Tube rental with shuttle. Call for reservations. Cabins and camping Turtle River. Canoe, tube & kayak rental Camping, waterslides. Open May 1-Oct 1, also available. Open Apr 1-Sept 30. with shuttle to the north fork of the weather permitting. Wildman Whitewater Ranch Turtle Flambeau River and to the 5. TREGO N12080 Allison Ln Manitowish River. Modern housekeeping Jack’s Canoe & Tube Rental & Athelstane WI 54104 cabins, restaurant and bar. Open Apr 15- Campground 888/813-8524, 715/757-2938 Oct 15. Call for reservations. N7550 Canfield Dr www.wildmanranch.com Trego WI 54888 Rafting trips on the Peshtigo & 3 715/635-3300 Menominee Rivers. We use self-bailing, guided 8-person rafts on the Menominee 2 10 www.jackscanoerental.com 8 and individual inflatable kayaks 5 Namekagon & St Croix Rivers. Canoe, 6 (FunYaks/ThrillKats) on the Peshtigo. Our kayak & tube rental with shuttle. other adventure activities include alpine Canoe/kayak overnight trips, primitive tower climbing, sea kayaking, ATV & 9 camping. Open Mar 1-Oct 31. 7 snowmobile tours & rentals, rock climb- 12 11 4 Log Cabin Resort & Campground ing, horseback riding and lazy river tub- 1 N7470 Log Cabin Dr ing. Riverside campsites, cabins and 13 Trego WI 54888 deluxe guesthouses also available. Open 15 715/635-2959 year-round for seasonal adventures. www.logcabin-resort.com Namekagon & St Croix Rivers. Canoe, 8. EAGLE RIVER 14 Hawk’s Nest Eagle River Canoe 21 kayak & tube rental with shuttle. Canoe/kayak overnight trips. Outfitters Housekeeping cabins, sleeping cabins, 6141 State Highway 70 W campground, tee-pee, rec hall, camp Eagle River WI 54521 store, sandy beach. Open May 1-Oct 15. 800/688-7471, 715/479-7944 22 19 Call for reservations for canoeing after www.hawksnestcanoe.com 24 LD. Wisconsin River. Tube, raft, canoe & Kayak rentals with shuttle. Can accom- 18 Outfitters listed here offer a complete modate large groups with 120 canoes, 85 equipment package including rafts and kayaks (single and 2 person). Open daily 20 paddles, life jackets and helmets. May 15-Oct 1, 9am-5pm; Sept-Oct by appointment only. 23 16 17 continued... Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 57 FUN ON THE WATER

Canoe & Raft Rental continued BRIAN MALLOY 9. LAKE TOMAHAWK Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters 7162 Bradley St Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539 800/688-7471, 715/277-3144 www.hawksnestcanoe.com Wisconsin River south of the Rainbow Flowage from Lake Tomahawk to Rhinelander. Tube, raft, canoe & kayak rental with shuttle service and outfitting. Open MD-Sept 15 daily 9am-5pm; after Sept 15 by reservation only. 10. MANITOWISH WATERS Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters 263 US Highway 51 Manitowish Waters WI 54545 800/688-7471, 715/543-8585 www.hawksnestcanoe.com Canoe, kayak, tube and raft rentals on the Manitowish, Bear, Turtle and ▲ Flambeau Rivers. 1-3 hour adventure trips Tubing on the Apple River, Somerset. with shuttle service; longer & overnight trips available. 4-hour whitewater canoe Shotgun Eddy Rafts trip on the Flambeau River’s north fork by N2765 State Road 55 SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTHWEST White Lake WI 54491 reservation only, no shuttle service. Full & 16. ALBANY 20. BEETOWN partial outfitting on the Turtle Flambeau 715/882-4461 S & B Tubing Grant River Canoe Rental Flowage; tents, food, cooking gear and www.shotguneddy.com more. Open daily May 1-Sept 1, 9am- Whitewater rafting on the Wolf River 100 Water St 9766 Muscallounge Rd 5pm. Sept & Oct by reservation. with shuttle. Various trips to choose from Albany WI 53502 Beetown WI 53802 based on experience. Open May 1-Sept 608/862-3933 608/794-2342 11. SILVER CLIFF 30. Sugar River. Tube, kayak & canoe rental. Grant River. Canoes, kayaks, tubes, shut- Kosir’s Rapid Rafts & Free cooler tube and shuttle. Open MD- tle. Shuttle service for private vessels by Campground/Resort LD daily 10am-9pm. reservation only. All landings on the river in this area are privately owned; for W14073 County Road C CENTRAL 17. BRODHEAD Silver Cliff WI 54104 access you need us. Open 5/1 to 10/31. Crazy Horse Campground 715/757-3431 13. KESHENA Reservations required. N3201 Crazy Horse Ln www.kosirs.com Big Smokey Falls Rafting 21. BLACK RIVER FALLS State Road 55 Brodhead WI 53520 Whitewater rafting on the Peshtigo and Lost Falls Resort, Campground, B & B Keshena WI 54135 800/897-6375, 608/897-2207 Menominee Rivers. Self-bailing rafts and N2974 E Sunnyvale Rd inflatable kayaks with all necessary equip- 715/799-3359 www.crazyhorsewi.com Black River Falls WI 54615 ment including wetsuits, helmets and life Wolf River. Rafting with shuttle. Sugar River. Tube, canoe, kayak, & pad- jackets. Shuttle service provided. Camping Reservations required. Open May 1-Oct dleboat rentals with shuttle. 800/329-3911, 715/284-7133 and river front log cabins. Call for reserva- 31. Housekeeping cottages, sleeping cabins, www.lostfalls.com tions. Open Apr 1-Sept 30. campgrounds, swimming pool, mini golf, Located on the lower Black River. Tube, 14. NEW LONDON batting cages, arcade & hayrides. Open canoe & kayak rental with shuttle. 57 sce- 12. WHITE LAKE Wolf River Trips & Campground May 1-Oct 31. nic acres on the river with B & B, house- Bob’s Whitewater Rafting & Tubing E8041 County Road X Sweet Minnihaha Campground keeping cabins, and tent sites. Open May 1-Sept 30. N4495 State Road 55 New London WI 54961 N4697 County Rd E White Lake WI 54491 920/982-2458 Brodhead WI 53520 22. ONTARIO 715/882-8304 www.wolfrivertrips.com 608/862-3769 Mr Duck Canoe Rental Wolf River. Tube & raft rentals with shut- Wolf River. Tube & canoe rental with Sugar River. Tube & canoe rental with Water At Main St tle. 5-6 hour trips or 2.5-hour trips. Open shuttle. Campground with tent & RV shuttle. Campground. Open 4/15 to Ontario WI 54651 Apr 15-Sept 30. sites, playground, game room, pavilion, 10/15. Open daily 8am-5pm. tennis & volleyball courts, bar and grill, 608/337-4711 Buettner’s Wild Wolf Inn & Herb’s www.mrduckscanoerental.com Rafts snack bar, shower & laundry facilities, 18. SPRING GREEN Wisconsin Riverside Resort Canoe, kayak & tube rental on the N2580 State Road 55 dump station, and boat landing. Open May 1-Oct 1. Reservations required S13220 Shifflet Rd Kickapoo River, with shuttle. Unguided White Lake WI 54491 two-day trips available. Open May 1-Oct before MD. Spring Green WI 53588 715/882-8611 31. 608/588-2826 www.wildwolfinn.com 15. TILLEDA www.wiriverside.com Wolf River. Raft rental with shuttle. 5-6 Tilleda Falls Campground 23. POTOSI Wisconsin River. Canoe & tube rental with hour trip or 2-3 hour trip. The Inn over- W13165 County Road D Grant River Tubin’ Co. looks the rapids of the river serving shuttle. Campground, boat landing, bar & 121 Milke Dr Tilleda WI 54978 grill. Open May 1-Nov 1. home-cooked food daily. 715/787-4143 Potosi WI 53820 888/516-0100, 608/763-4021 River Forest Rafts & Campground www.tilledafalls.com 19. WISCONSIN DELLS www.grantriver.com W510 State Road 55/County Road Embarrass River. Tube rental with shuttle; Point Bluff Resort canoe rental for use on Mill Pond only. 3199 County Road Z Grant River. Tube rental with shuttle. WW Open May 15-Sept 15. White Lake WI 54491 Campgrounds. Open Apr 30-Oct 30. Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 715/882-3351 608/253-6181 24. READSTOWN www.wolfriverrafting.com www.pointbluff.com Crooked River Resort Wolf River. Raft & tube rentals with shut- Wisconsin River. Tube, canoe & kayak S8019 US Highway 61 tle. Wooded campground & camp store. Travel Green. rental with shuttle. Overnight & custom Readstown WI 54652 Open May 1-Oct 15. trips. We offer the only river tubing in the 608/629-5624 Dells. Riverside campground and house- As you travel, be sure www.crookedriverresort.com keeping cabins. Restaurant & bar. Open to recycle all cans, Kickapoo River. Canoe, kayak & tube Apr 15-Oct 15. Canoe/Kayak by appoint- rental with shuttle (your boat or ours). bottles, paper and ment only before MD and after LD. Rustic pine cabins and primitive camping. plastics. Open Mar 1-Nov 30.

58 Visit travelwisconsin.com Wisconsin’s winter is the per- fect complement to summer. It’s a season that brings fresh outdoor adventure; a new playground of snow and ice lasting from mid-December Fun in through March. By late November, Wisconsin’s nighttime temper- atures have fallen below freezing. Downhill skiing and

the snow MARY LANGENFELD snowboarding facilities begin to make snow and will contin- ually add to their base throughout the season, regardless of the natural . Many ski areas open in early December and all are in full swing for the Christmas holidays. By mid-December, average daily temperatures in Wisconsin have fallen below freezing. Ice has formed on lakes and ponds and thickens with each passing day. Generally, snow depths throughout the state are ade- quate for crosscountry skiing and snowmobiling. Ice fishing can start as early as mid- December in the north and early January in the south. The average annual snow- fall in Wisconsin, statewide, is 46.3 inches. Snowfall is heavi- est in January, averaging 10.6 inches, while December, February and March each average about 9 inches. Wisconsin’s snow cover lasts through March and even into early April in the northern third of the state. Wisconsin’s relatively mild winter temperatures coupled with four months or more of solid snow cover make the state a true winter play- ground!

▲ Tyrol Basin Ski and Snowboard Area, Mount Horeb.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 59 FUN IN THE SNOW Downhill Skiing MARY LANGENFELD & Snowboarding NORTHWEST 4. HUDSON On skis or a Badlands Sno-Park 1. BAYFIELD 715/386-1856 www.badlands-snopark.com snowboard, Wisconsin’s Mt. Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area Number of runs: 4 downhill season is a 715/779-3227 Longest run: 1000 ft. www.mtashwabay.org Vertical drop: 225 ft. Number of runs: 14. Lifts: rope tow time to play! Longest run: 3000 ft. Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Vertical drop: 317 ft. snow making Statewide, twenty-nine Lifts: T-bar, rope tow. Hours: Mon-Thur 4-8pm, Fri 4-10pm, Sat Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. downhill destinations instruction, snow making. Hours: Wed 9:30am-4pm; Sat, Sun & 5. SUPERIOR offer quality slopes Holidays 9:30am-4:30pm; Wed & Sat Mont du Lac evenings 6:30-10pm. 218/626-3797 ▲ Downhill thrills, Tyrol Basin, Mount Horeb. groomed with half-mile 2. BRUCE www.skimontdulac.com Number of runs: 6. Christie Mountain Longest run: 2400 ft. runs, moguls and 715/868-7800 9. GREEN BAY Vertical drop: 310 ft. Triangle Sports Area www.christiemountain.com Lifts: chair. terrain parks. Most Number of runs: 21 920/448-3365 Amenities: chalet, rentals, instruction, www.ci.green-bay.wi.us/geninfo/ Longest run: 4000 ft. snow making. parks/parks_trianglehill.html facilities have snow- Vertical drop: 350 ft. Hours: Tues-Fri 5:30-9pm, Sat 10am- Number of runs: 2 Lifts: T-bar, rope tow, chair 9:30pm, Sun 10am-5:30pm. making capability to Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Longest run: 450 ft. instruction, snow making, on-site lodging 6. UPSON Vertical drop: 85 ft. open the season early Hours: Wed-Thur 5-9pm, Fri 5-10pm, Sat Whitecap Mountain Ski and Golf Lifts: rope tow. & Holidays 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Resort Amenities: chalet, snack bar and close it late. Enjoy 800/933-7669, 715/561-2227 Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-8:45pm, Sat & Sun 3. DRESSER noon-8:45pm. Trollhaugen Ski Resort www.skiwhitecap.com Number of runs: 43 the latest in lift 800/826-7166, 715/755-2955 10. KEWAUNEE Longest run: 5000 ft. Winter Park Recreation Area www.trollhaugen.com Vertical drop: 400 ft. technology, equipment Number of runs: 22 920/388-0444 Lifts: rope tow, chair Number of runs: 4 Longest run: 2500 ft. Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Longest run: 2600 ft. MARY LANGENFELD rental, instruction and Vertical drop: 260 ft. instruction, snow making, on-site lodging Lifts: rope tow, chair Vertical drop: 150 ft. Hours: Open daily 9am-4pm, call for Lifts: T-bar concessions. Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, nightime hours. instruction, snow making Amenities: chalet, snack bar, snow mak- Hours: Sun-Thur 9:30am-9pm, Fri & Sat ing 1 9:30am-10pm. Hours: Sat 11am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm. 5 NORTHEAST For conditions, call ahead. 7. ANTIGO 11. RHINELANDER 6 Kettlebowl Ski Area Camp 10 Ski Area 715/627-6300 715/362-0506 8 www.co.langlade.wi.us www.camp10skiandsnowboard.com Number of runs: 5 Number of runs: 12 11 Longest run: 1420 ft. Longest run: 1800 ft. Vertical drop: 200 ft. Vertical drop: 250 ft. 3 2 Lifts: rope tow Lifts: T-bar, rope tow, chair 7 Amenities: chalet, snack bar Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Hours: Open weekends in season and instruction, snow making 4 during X-mas holiday. Call for hours. Hours: Fri 6:30-9pm, Sat & Sun 9:30am- 17 8. FLORENCE 4:15pm. 14 Keyes Peak 13 16 9 10 715/528-3228 EAST CENTRAL www.florencewisconsin.com/ 15 attractions/keyes_ski_hill.htm 12. PLYMOUTH Number of runs: 4 Nutt Hill 28 Longest run: 1760 ft. 888/693-8263, 920/893-1271 29 12 Vertical drop: 250 ft. 27 www.plymouthgov.com Lifts: T-bar, rope tow Number of runs: 2 24 26 20 Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Longest run: 1200 ft. snow making Vertical drop: 110 ft. Hours: Fri noon-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am- Lifts: rope tow 9pm. 25 22 19 Amenities: chalet, snack bar Hours: Tues-Fri 5:30-9:30, Sat noon-4pm 18 and 5:30-9:30pm, Sun noon-4pm. Closed 21 23 Mondays. 60 Visit travelwisconsin.com 16. STEVENS POINT 19. FRANKLIN 25. MOUNT HOREB CENTRAL Standing Rocks Park Crystal Ridge Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area 13. ARPIN 800/236-4466, 715/346-1433 414/529-7676 608/437-4135 www.co.portage.wi.us www.crystalridgeskiarea.com www.tyrolbasin.com Powers Bluff County Park Number of runs: 5 Number of runs: 8 Number of runs: 16 715/421-8422 Longest run: 1200 ft. Longest run: 3000 ft. Longest run: 2600 ft. www.co.wood.wi.us/parks/ Vertical drop: 125 ft. Vertical drop: 200 ft. Vertical drop: 300 ft. Number of runs: 3 Lifts: rope tow Lifts: rope tow, chair Lifts: rope tow, chair Longest run: 1500 ft. Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Vertical drop: 250 ft. Hours: Sat & Sun 11am-4pm instruction, snow making instruction, snow making Lifts: rope tow Hours: Mon-Fri 4:30-10pm. Sat, Sun & Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat & Sun Amenities: snack bar, rentals 17. WAUSAU Holidays 10am-10:30pm. 9am-9pm. Hours: Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Granite Peak Ski Area at Rib 20. KEWASKUM 26. PORTAGE 14. NEILLSVILLE Mountain 715/845-2846 Sunburst Ski Area Cascade Mountain Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area www.skigranitepeak.com 262/626-8404 800/992-2754, 608/742-5588 888/252-7594, 715/743-2296 Number of runs: 73 www.skisunburst.com www.cascademountain.com www.neillsvilleonline.net/dir/attra/ Longest run: 5300 ft. Number of runs: 11 Number of runs: 34 index.html Vertical drop: 700 ft. Longest run: 2600 ft. Longest run: 5300 ft. Number of runs: 7 Lifts: rope tow, chair Vertical drop: 214 ft. Vertical drop: 460 ft. Longest run: 3000 ft. Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Lifts: rope tow, chair Lifts: chair Vertical drop: 375 ft. instruction, snow making. Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Lifts: T-bar, rope tow Hours: Open daily 9am-9pm instruction, snow making instruction, snow making Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Hours: Mon-Thur 4-10pm, Fri-Sun 10am- Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-9pm, Fri 10am- instruction, snow making 10pm. 10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm. Hours: Fri 5-10pm, Sat & Sun 11am-4pm. SOUTHEAST Open every day from Dec 26th - Dec 29th. 21. LAKE GENEVA 27. WISCONSIN DELLS Open Sat nights in Feb from 5-10pm. 18. ELKHORN Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Christmas Mountain Village Golf & Alpine Valley Resort Resort & Spa Skiing 15. MOUNT MORRIS 888/392-8000, 262/249-4726 608/253-1000 Nordic Mountain Ski, Snowboard, and 262/642-7374, 800/227-9395 www.grandgeneva.com www.christmasmountainvillage.com Tubing Area www.alpinevalleyresort.com Number of runs: 20 Number of runs: 11 Number of runs: 11 800/253-7266, 920/787-3324 Longest run: 2600 ft. Longest run: 2400 ft. www.nordicmountain.com Longest run: 3000 ft. Vertical drop: 388 ft. Vertical drop: 214 ft. Vertical drop: 250 ft. Number of runs: 14 Lifts: rope tow, chair Lifts: rope tow, chair Longest run: 5300 ft. Lifts: rope tow, chair Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Amenities: chalet, rentals, instruction, Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Vertical drop: 285 ft. snow making, on-site lodging. instruction, snow making, on-site lodging Lifts: T-bar, rope tow, chair instruction, snow making, on-site lodging. Hours: Mon- Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am- Hours: Daily 10am-10pm. Hours: Mon-Fri noon-8pm; Sat, Sun & Amenities: snack bar, instruction, rentals, Holidays 9am-9pm. snowmaking 11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun & Holidays 22. OCONOMOWOC Hours: Mon-Thur 5:30-9:30pm, Fri noon- 9am-10pm. Highlands of Olympia 10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. 262/567-2577 SOUTHWEST Extended holiday hours. www.skiolympia.net Number of runs: 12 28. FORT MCCOY Longest run: 2550 ft. Whitetail Ridge Ski Area Vertical drop: 205 ft. 608/388-4498 Lifts: rope tow, chair www.mccoymwr.com Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Number of runs: 4 instruction, snow making, on-site lodging Longest run: 1300 ft. Hours: Mon-Thur 4-9pm, Fri 4-10pm, Sat Vertical drop: 185 ft. 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm. Lifts: T-bar, rope tow 23. WILMOT Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Wilmot Mountain instruction, snow making, on-site lodging Hours: Thur & Fri 4:30-10pm, Sat 10am- 262/862-2301 10pm, Sun 10am-6pm. www.wilmotmountain.com Number of runs: 25 29. LA CROSSE Longest run: 2500 ft. Mt La Crosse Vertical drop: 230 ft. 800/426-3665, 608/788-0044 Lifts: rope tow, chair www.mtlacrosse.com Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, Number of runs: 19 instruction, snow making Longest run: 5300 ft. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-11pm. Sat, Sun & Vertical drop: 516 ft. Holidays 9:30am-11pm. Lifts: rope tow, chair Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, instruction, snow making SOUTH CENTRAL Hours: Weekdays 10am-9pm, weekends 9am-9pm, Closed Christmas Day. 24. MERRIMAC Devil's Head Resort and Convention Center 800/472-6670, 608/493-2251 Visit travelwisconsin.com www.devilsheadresort.com Number of runs: 18 for even more great Longest run: 1350 ft. Wisconsin activites. Vertical drop: 211 ft. Lifts: rope tow, chair Amenities: chalet, snack bar, rentals, instruction, snow making, on-site lodging Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm. Sat, Sun & Holidays 9am-10pm.

▲ Defying gravity, Devil’s Head, Merrimac.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 61 FUN IN THE SNOW Tubing Hills

One of the fastest-

growing segments of MARY LANGENFELD winter recreation, tubing in Wisconsin has become uber-popular. Downhill facilities have added tubing runs – or chutes – to their offerings so that whole families can now hit the slopes together. These facilities offer rope tows and “magic carpets” to return tubers to the top of their hills quickly and ▲ Tubing at Cascade Mountain, near Portage. effortlessly. So bring 2. CABLE 5. MEDFORD NORTHWEST Telemark Resort & Convention Center Perkinstown Winter Sports Area the kids – they’re 1. BRUCE 877/798-4718, 715/798-3999 888/6-TAYLOR, 715/748-1460 www.telemarkresort.com www.medfordwis.com Christie Mountain Elevation: 125 ft. Elevation: 65 ft. gonna love it. 715/868-7800

Length: 700 ft. Length: 432 ft. RJ & LINDA MILLER www.christiemountain.com Number of chutes: 2 Number of chutes: 4 Elevation: 90 ft. Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Length: 700 ft. rentals rentals Number of chutes: 6 Hours: Mon, Thur & Fri 3-8pm, Sat & Sun Hours: Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, 9am-8pm. rentals 6. SUPERIOR 6 Hours: Wed-Thur 5-9pm, Fri 5-10pm, Sat 3. DRESSER Mont du Lac & Holidays 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Trollhaugen Ski Resort 218/626-3797 800/826-7166, 715/755-2955 www.skimontdulac.com 2 www.trollhaugen.com Elevation: 75 ft. Elevation: 100 ft. Length: 500 ft. 7 Length: 500 ft. Number of chutes: 5 Number of chutes: 10 Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, rentals 1 rentals Hours: Tues-Fri 5:30-9pm, Sat 10am- Hours: Sun-Thur 9:30am-9pm, Fri & Sat 9:30pm, Sun 10am-5:30pm. 3 5 9:30am-10pm. 4 4. HUDSON NORTHEAST 14 Badlands Sno-Park 13 715/386-1856 7. FLORENCE 8 www.badlands-snopark.com Keyes Peak Ski Hill 11 9 Elevation: 100 ft. 888/889-0049 Length: 400 ft. www.florencewisconsin.com 12 10 Number of chutes: 4 Elevation: 155 ft. Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Length: 1300 ft. 19 rentals Number of chutes: 2 Hours: Mon-Thur 4-8pm, Fri 4-10pm, Sat Amenities: Lodge, toilets, snack bar, 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. rentals 18 17 16 Hours: Fri 3-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun noon-7pm.

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62 Visit travelwisconsin.com 8. GREEN BAY 14. WAUSAU Triangle Sports Area CENTRAL Sylvan Hill Park SOUTH CENTRAL 920/448-3365 11. ARPIN 715/842-5411 17. PORTAGE www.ci.green- www.visitwausau.com Powers Bluff County Park Cascade Mountain Ski & Snowboard bay.wi.us/geninfo/parks/ Elevation: 120 ft. 715/421-8422 Area parks_trianglehill.html Length: 1200 ft. www.co.wood.wi.us/parks/ 800/992-2754, 608/742-5588 Elevation: 85 ft. Number of chutes: 6 Elevation: 250 ft. Length: 350 ft. Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, www.cascademountain.com Length: 1200 ft. Number of chutes: 1 rentals Elevation: 90 ft. Number of chutes: 4 Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Hours: Mon & Fri 5-9pm, Sat noon-4pm Length: 800 ft. Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, rentals & 5-9pm, Sun noon-4pm. Number of chutes: 4 rentals Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-8:45pm, Sat & Sun Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Hours: Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. noon-8:45pm. rentals SOUTHEAST Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-9pm, Fri 10am- 9. KEWAUNEE 12. MT MORRIS 10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm. Nordic Mountain Ski, Snowboard, and Winter Park Recreation Area 15. FRANKLIN Tubing Area 18. WISCONSIN DELLS 920/388-0444 Crystal Ridge 800/253-7266, 920/787-3324 Christmas Mountain Village Golf & Elevation: 50 ft. 414/529-7676 Length: 450 ft. www.nordicmountain.com Skiing Elevation: 90 ft. www.crystalridgeskiarea.com 608/253-1000 Number of chutes: 6 Elevation: 150 ft. Length: 1500 ft. www.christmasmountainvillage.com Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Length: 750 ft. Number of chutes: 5 Elevation: 125 ft. rentals Number of chutes: 6 Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Length: 500 ft. Hours: Sat 11am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm. Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, rentals. Number of chutes: 4 For conditions, call ahead. rentals Hours: Mon-Thur 5:30-9:30pm, Fri noon- Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Hours: Mon-Fri 4:30-10pm; Sat, Sun & 10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. rentals Holidays 10am-10:30pm. EAST CENTRAL Extended holiday hours. Hours: Mon-Fri noon - 8pm. Sat, Sun & 13. NEILLSVILLE 16. KEWASKUM holidays 9am-9pm. 10. HILBERT Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area Sunburst Ski Area Calumet County Park 888/252-7594, 715/743-2296 262/626-8404 SOUTHWEST 920/849-1494 www.neillsvilleonline.net www.skisunburst.com Elevation: 100 ft. www.co.calumet.wi.us/ Elevation: 100 ft. 19. FORT MCCOY Elevation: 100 ft. Length: 700 ft. Length: 1000 ft. Length: 450 ft. Number of chutes: 12 Whitetail Ridge Ski Area Number of chutes: 5 608/388-4498 Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, rentals rentals www.mccoymwr.com rentals Elevation: 50 ft. Hours: Sat & Sun 11am-4pm. Hours: Fri 5-10pm, Sat & Sun 11am-4pm. Hours: Mon-Thur 4-10pm, Fri-Sun 10am- 10pm. Length: 800 ft. Open every day from Dec 26th - Dec Number of chutes: 2 29th. Open Sat nights in Feb from 5-10pm. Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, rentals Hours: Thur & Fri 4:30-10pm, Sat 10am- 10pm, Sun 10am-6pm.

▲ Tubing at Christie Mountain, near Bruce.

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 63 FUN IN THE SNOW Cross-country BRIAN MALLOY Skiing

With nearly 250 NORTHWEST 1. AMERY cross-country ski Balsam Branch Ski Trail 800/234-6635, 715/268-7565 facilities, Wisconsin www.norwiski.com Miles of trail: 7 offers plenty of trail Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded variety. Revel in winter 2. AUGUSTA solitude, where the Coon Fork Park 715/839-4738 www.co.eau-claire.wi.us silence is broken only Miles of trail: 3 Surface: groomed, tracked by the sighing of pine Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded boughs heavy with Amenities: shelter, toilets snow. ▲ Anvil National Recreation Trail, Eagle River.

4 Evergreen Ski Trail 3. BARNES 715/839-4738 Tomahawk Lake Ski Trail 39 41 7 www.co.eau-claire.wi.us 715/795-2716 Miles of trail: 2 www.barnes-wi.com/page.cfm/32 3 15 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 6 27 24 Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked 8 Terrain: hilly, wooded 29 Amenities: shelter 10 55 44 60 13 30 40 4. BAYFIELD 21 63 38 42 67 47 51 Big Bay State Park 20 36 32 57 66 715/747-6425 33 www.wiparks.net 18 62 Miles of trail: 5 12 45 Surface: groomed 37 6 25 5 54 1 31 Terrain: flat, open, wooded 14 48 Amenities: toilets 49 22 56 61 53 Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area 43 46 11 26 58 715/779-3227 19 50 www.ashwabay.blogspot.com 23 9 2 Miles of trail: 22 65 94 59 64 Surface: groomed, tracked 35 28 16 Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded 91 34 17 Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, 88 86 rentals 92 52 Hours: Wed 10am-8pm, Sat 9:30am- 82 85 75 96 78 4:30pm, Sun 10am-4:30pm. 73 133 83 89 93 5. BRANTWOOD 68 77 79 Palmquist's "The Farm" 95 72 80 74 800/519-2558, 715/564-2558 81 138 www.palmquistfarm.com 136 87 84 70 Miles of trail: 25 90 135 71 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating. 134 137 76 Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded 69 Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, 139 rentals 117 109 97 Hours: Open year-round. Reservations 123 105116110 required. 103 106 6. BRUCE 131 111 Blue Hills Ski Trails 127 128 800/535-7875, 715/532-2642 125130 99112 121 120 115 www.bluehillswisconsin.com/ 132 129 100 104 101 Miles of trail: 26 119 122 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 107 113 118 124 108 Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded 126 102 114 98 Amenities: shelter, toilets

64 Visit travelwisconsin.com 7. BRULE 12. CUMBERLAND 17. FALL CREEK 24. HURLEY Brule River State Forest Timberland Hills Beaver Creek Reserve Montreal Trails 715/372-5678 715/822-3727 715/877-2212 715/561-2922 www.dnr.wi.gov www.norwiski.com/ www.beavercreekreserve.org www.norwiski.com Miles of trail: 18 Miles of trail: 15 Miles of trail: 4 Miles of trail: 9 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Amenities: shelter, toilets, rentals Amenities: shelter 8. CABLE 13. DANBURY 18. FREDERIC Uller Trails Namekagon Trail Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park Coon Lake Trail 715/561-2922 715/634-4821 715/866-8890 715/327-4294 www.norwiski.com www.norwiski.com www.theforts.org www.polkcountytourism.com Miles of trail: 19 Miles of trail: 6 Miles of trail: 5 Miles of trail: 3.3 Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, ski skating Terrain: hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter Rock Lake Trail & Non-motorized Area Webb Lake Cross-Country Ski Trail Amenities: toilets 25. LADYSMITH 715/634-4821 715/259-3329 19. GLENWOOD CITY Sisters Farm Trails www.norwiski.com www.burnettcounty.com/ Glen Hills County Park 800/535-7875, 715/532-2642 Miles of trail: 26 Miles of trail: 5 715/265-4613 www.norwiski.com Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked www.co.saint-croix.wi.us Miles of trail: 7 Terrain: hilly, wooded Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 3 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: toilets Amenities: shelter Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Terrain: hilly, wooded Telemark Resort & Convention Center 14. DRESSER Amenities: toilets 26. MEDFORD 877/798-4718, 715/798-3999 Trollhaugen Ski Resort 20. GRANTSBURG Perkinstown Winter Sports Area www.telemarkresort.com 800/826-7166, 715/755-2955 Governor Knowles State Forest 715/785-7722 Miles of trail: 40 www.trollhaugen.com 715/463-2898 www.medfordwis.com Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 2 www.wiparks.net Miles of trail: 9 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 9 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: hilly, open, wooded rentals. Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Terrain: hilly, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, rentals 9. CHIPPEWA FALLS 15. DRUMMOND Amenities: shelter Hickory Ridge Drummond Ski Trails 21. HAYWARD 27. MELLEN 715/726-7880 800/234-6635, 715/373-2667 HASTA Golf Course Copper Falls State Park www.chippewacounty.com/ www.norwiski.com 800/724-2992, 715/634-8685 715/274-5123 Miles of trail: 9 Miles of trail: 19 www.haywardlakes.com www.wiparks.net Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating. Surface: groomed Miles of trail: 3 Miles of trail: 8 Terrain: hilly, wooded Terrain: hilly, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked Amenities: shelter, toilets Terrain: flat, open. Terrain: hilly, wooded 16. EAU CLAIRE Amenities: toilets Irvine Park and Zoo Hatchery Park Trail Carson Park Penokee Mountain 715/723-0051 715/634-8685 715/839-5039 715/634-4821 www.chippewachamber.org/ www.eauclairewi.gov/ www.haywardlakes.com/skiing.html Miles of trail: 2 Miles of trail: 3 www.norwiski.com Miles of trail: 2 Miles of trail: 11 Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Amenities: toilets Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Fairfax Park Hayward Hospital Ski Trails Amenities: shelter, toilets 888/947-2527, 715/382-4574 715/634-8685 715/839-5039 28. MENOMONIE www.dnr.state.wi.us/ www.eauclairewi.gov/ www.norwiski.com Miles of trail: 8 Miles of trail: 3 Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area Miles of trail: 2 715/232-1242 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked dnr.wi.gov/org Terrain: flat, open, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Mukwonago Ski Trail Amenities: shelter, toilets Miles of trail: 9 715/634-4821 Lowes Creek County Park Surface: groomed, tracked 10. CLAM LAKE 715/839-4738 www.norwiski.com Terrain: hilly, wooded West Torch River Ski Trail www.co.eau-claire.wi.us Miles of trail: 17 Amenities: toilets 715/634-4821 Miles of trail: 5 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.norwiski.com/ Terrain: hilly, wooded Red Cedar State Trail Surface: groomed, tracked 715/232-1242 Miles of trail: 11 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: toilets www.chippewavalley.net Surface: groomed, tracked Amenities: shelter, toilets 22. HOLCOMBE Miles of trail: 13 Terrain: flat, wooded Flater’s Flambeau Point Resort Amenities: toilets Riverview Park Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 715/839-5032 715/595-4771 Terrain: flat, open, wooded 11. CORNELL www.eauclairewi.gov www.resort.net/flaters Brunet Island State Park Miles of trail: 3 Miles of trail: 10 29. MERCER 715/239-6888 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, ski skating MECCA Cross Country Ski Trail www.dnr.state.wi.us/ Terrain: flat, wooded Terrain: flat, open, wooded 715/476-2389 Amenities: toilets, snack bar, rentals www.mercercc.com Miles of trail: 5 Tower Ridge Recreational Area Surface: tracked Miles of trail: 14 715/839-4738 23. HUDSON Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.co.eau-claire.wi.us Willow River State Park Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded River Road Trails Miles of trail: 15 715/386-5931 Amenities: shelter, toilets 715/726-7880 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.dnr.state.wi.us www.chippewacounty.com/ Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 8 30. MINONG Miles of trail: 4 Amenities: shelter, toilets Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Totogatic Trail Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 715/466-2201 Terrain: hilly, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets www.norwiski.com Miles of trail: 17 Except as noted, these Surface: groomed, tracked trails are open during Terrain: hilly, wooded daylight hours only. Amenities: shelter continued...

Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 65 FUN IN THE SNOW

Cross-country Skiing continued 37. ST. CROIX FALLS 48. ELCHO Interstate State Park NORTHEAST Moccasin Lake Cross Country Ski Trail 31. OGEMA 888/947-2757, 715/483-3747 43. ANTIGO 715/627-6300 www.wiparks.net www.co.langlade.wi.us Highpoint Ski Trail Kettlebowl Ski Area 800/269-4505 Miles of trail: 11 Miles of trail: 6 Surface: groomed, tracked 715/627-6300 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.pricecountywi.net www.co.langlade.wi.us Miles of trail: 9 Terrain: hilly, wooded Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets Miles of trail: 4 Amenities: shelter, toilets Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: hilly, wooded 38. STONE LAKE Terrain: hilly, wooded 49. ELLISON BAY Timm's Hill Ski Trail Nordic Woods Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar 800/269-4505 800/367-3306 Hours: Open weekends in season and 888/947-2757, 920/854-2500 www.pricecountywi.net www.norwiski.com during X-mas holiday. Call for hours. www.dnr.wi.gov/ Miles of trail: 7 Miles of trail: 7 44. BOULDER JUNCTION Miles of trail: 23 Surface: groomed, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Escanaba Lake Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, wooded Amenities: shelter 715/385-2727 Amenities: shelter, toilets 32. PARK FALLS www.vilas.org/bj-xctrls.htm Newman Springs Trail 39. SUPERIOR Miles of trail: 12 50. FISH CREEK 800/269-4505 Pattison State Park Surface: groomed, tracked Peninsula State Park www.pricecountywi.net 888/947-2757, 715/399-3111 Terrain: hilly, open, wooded 888/947-2757, 920/868-3258 Miles of trail: 6 www.wiparks.net Amenities: shelter www.dnr.wi.gov/ Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 4 45. CRANDON Miles of trail: 16 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Otter Springs Trail Wintergreen Trail Terrain: hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets 715/478-3475 Amenities: shelter, toilets 800/269-4505 www.forestcountywi.com www.pricecountywi.net Superior Municipal Forest Miles of trail: 5 51. FLORENCE Miles of trail: 6 715/395-7334 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Lake Emily XC Trail Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.ci.superior.wi.us Terrain: hilly, wooded 888/889-0049 Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 16 Amenities: shelter www.florencewisconsin.com Amenities: shelter, toilets Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 46. CRIVITZ Miles of trail: 6 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed 33. PHILLIPS MCCCSA Amenities: toilets Terrain: hilly, wooded Holy Cross Trail 715/854-7540 800/269-4505 40. TREGO www.crivitzrecreation.com/ Lauterman Trail www.pricecountywi.net Heartwood Conference Center & Miles of trail: 25 888/889-0049, 715/528-4464 Miles of trail: 6 Resort Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/ Surface: groomed, tracked 800/577-4848 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 9 Terrain: hilly, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked www.heartwoodconferencecenter.com Popp's Resort Vacation Motel & Miles of trail: 16 Terrain: hilly, wooded Solberg Lake/Squaw Creek Trail Cottages Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: shelter, toilets 800/269-4505 715/757-3511 www.pricecountywi.net/ Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar www.poppsresort.com 52. GREEN BAY Miles of trail: 3 Miles of trail: 13 Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Surface: groomed, tracked Leisure Lake Trail Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 920/391-3671 Terrain: flat, wooded 715/635-8346 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded www.baybeachwildlife.com 34. PLUM CITY www.norwiski.com Amenities: toilets, snack bar Miles of trail: 6 Miles of trail: 4 Surface: groomed, tracked Nugget Lake County Park Surface: groomed 47. EAGLE RIVER 715/639-5611 Terrain: flat, open, wooded Terrain: wooded Anvil National Recreation Trail Amenities: shelter, toilets www.co.pierce.wi.us/nugget_lake/nl_ Amenities: toilets 715/479-2827 main.htm www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/ Brown County Reforestation Camp Miles of trail: 7 Trego Lake Trail Miles of trail: 12 920/448-4466 Surface: groomed, tracked 715/635-8346 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.co.brown.wi.us/parks Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded www.norwiski.com Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Miles of trail: 15 Amenities: shelter, toilets Miles of trail: 4 Amenities: shelter, toilets Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: hilly, open, wooded 35. RIVER FALLS Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Chanticleer Inn Amenities: shelter, toilets Amenities: toilets. 800/752-9193, 715/479-4486 715/425-1129 www.chanticleerinn.com Neshota County Park www.wiparks.net 41. WASHBURN Miles of trail: 3 920/448-4466 Miles of trail: 7 Mt Valhalla Recreation Area Surface: ski skating www.co.brown.wi.us/parks Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 715/373-2667 Terrain: hilly, wooded Miles of trail: 6 Amenities: toilets www.norwiski.com Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 18 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Lake Forest Recreation Area 36. SPOONER Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: shelter, toilets Beaver Brook Ski Trail 715/479-3251 Terrain: hilly, wooded Triangle Sports Area 800/234-6635, 715/635-2134 Miles of trail: 5 Amenities: toilets, shelter 920/448-3365 www.norwiski.com Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.ci.green-bay.wi.us Miles of trail: 6 42. WINTER Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 3 Surface: groomed, tracked Flambeau Hills Trails Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded 800/269-4505, 715/332-5271 Nordmarka & Norge Ski Trails www.pricecountywi.net/ Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Spooner City Trail 800/838-9472 Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Miles of trail: 14 www.eagleriver.org 800/234-6635, 715/635-2134 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Hours: Mon-Fri 4:30pm-7:45pm, Sat & www.norwiski.com Miles of trail: 7 Sun 11:30am-7:45pm. Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 4 Amenities: shelter, toilets Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 53. LAKEWOOD Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Jones Spring Amenities: shelter, toilets 715/276-6333 Except as noted, these www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf trails are open during Miles of trail: 11 Surface: groomed, tracked daylight hours only. 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66 Visit travelwisconsin.com Lakewood Trail 57. MINOCQUA 61. POLAR 66. THREE LAKES 715/276-6333 Minocqua Winter Park & Nordic Gartzke Flowage Cross Country Ski Camp Luther www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/ Center Trail 715/546-3647 Miles of trail: 14 715/356-3309 715/627-6300 www.campluther.com Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.skimwp.org www.co.langlade.wi.us Miles of trail: 8 Terrain: hilly, wooded Miles of trail: 47 Miles of trail: 6 Surface: groomed, tracked 54. LAONA Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets Ed's Lake National Recreation Trail Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Terrain: hilly, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Amenities: shelter, toilets 715/674-4481 rentals 67. WOODRUFF www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf 62. RHINELANDER Madeline Trail Miles of trail: 6 Raven Trails Holiday Acres Resort on Lake 715/385-2727 Surface: groomed, tracked 800/446-6784, 715/385-2727 Thompson www.dnr.wi.gov Terrain: hilly, wooded www.minocqua.org 800/261-1500, 715/369-1500 Miles of trail: 17 Amenities: shelter Miles of trail: 10 www.holidayacres.com Surface: groomed, tracked 55. MANITOWISH WATERS Surface: groomed, tracked Miles of trail: 11 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating. Amenities: shelter North Lakeland Discovery Center Amenities: shelter 877/543-2085, 715/543-2085 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded McNaughton Trail www.discoverycenter.net Schlect Lake Ski Trail Amenities: toilets, snack bar, rentals 715/385-2727 Miles of trail: 12 715/356-5855 NorthWood Golf Course www.dnr.wi.gov Surface: groomed, tracked Miles of trail: 6 715/282-6565 Miles of trail: 14 Terrain: flat, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.northwoodgolfclub.com Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: shelter, toilet Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Miles of trail: 8 Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Powell Trail 58. MOUNTAIN Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: shelter 715/543-8488 Nicolet Nordic Ski Trail Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded www.dnr.wi.gov 715/479-2827 Nose Lake Ski Trail EAST CENTRAL Miles of trail: 15 www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/ 715/369-6140 Surface: groomed, tracked Miles of trail: 11 www.oneidacounty.wi.com 68. APPLETON Terrain: flat, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 10 Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 56. MERRILL Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked 920/731-6041 Council Grounds State Park 59. OCONTO FALLS Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded www.bubolzpreserve.org 715/536-8773 Washburn Lake Trails Miles of trail: 8 Machickanee Ski Trail Surface: groomed, tracked www.wiparks.net 715/369-6140 920/846-2965 Terrain: flat, open, wooded Miles of trail: 5 www.skimachickanee.com/ www.oneidacounty.wi.com Amenities: shelter, toilets, rentals Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 8 Miles of trail: 8 Hours: Naturalist on-duty at the Preserve Terrain: flat, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Center. Center open Tues-Fri 8am- Amenities: shelter, toilets Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: hilly, wooded 4:30pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12:30-4pm. Underdown Trails Amenities: shelter, toilets Amenities: shelter, toilets 715/536-0327 Plamann Park 60. PHELPS 63. SAYNER 920/832-4790 Miles of trail: 25 Afterglow Lake Resort Razorback Ridges Ski & Mountain Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.co.outagamie.wi.us 715/545-2560 Bike Trails Miles of trail: 4 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 715/542-3501 Amenities: toilets www.afterglowresort.com Surface: groomed, tracked Miles of trail: 11 Miles of trail: 12 Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: shelter, toilets Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets Amenities: shelter, toilets 69. CAMPBELLSPORT Greenbush Trails 64. STURGEON BAY 262/626-2116 www.dnr.state.wi.us 888/947-2757, 920/746-2890 Miles of trail: 10 www.wiparks.net Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 9 Terrain: hilly, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: shelter, toilets Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets New Fane Trails 262/626-2116 Whitefish Dunes State Park www.dnr.state.wi.us 920/823-2400 Miles of trail: 6 www.wiparks.net Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 9. Amenities: toilets Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Zillmer Trails Amenities: shelter, toilets 262/626-2116 www.dnr.state.wi.us 65. SUAMICO Miles of trail: 9 Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 920/448-4466 Terrain: hilly, wooded www.co.brown.wi.us/parks Amenities: toilets Miles of trail: 9. Surface: groomed, tracked 70. CHILTON Terrain: flat, open, wooded Ledge View Nature Center Amenities: shelter, toilets 920/849-7094 Hours: Interpretive Center open Mon-Fri www.co.calumet.wi.us 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun noon-4pm. Miles of trail: 2 Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets, rentals JOHN TOUSCANY Hours: Park open dawn to dusk; nature center open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4:30pm. continued... ▲ Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay. Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 67 FUN IN THE SNOW

Cross-country Skiing continued 77. SHERWOOD 84. FRIENDSHIP 92. STEVENS POINT Roche-A-Cri State Park Iverson Park 71. FOND DU LAC 920/989-1106 888/947-2757, 608/565-2789 800/236-4636, 715/346-1531 Hobbs Woods www.wiparks.net www.dnr.state.wi.us www.stevenspoint.com 920/929-3135 Miles of trail: 4 Miles of trail: 6 Miles of trail: 3 www.co.fond-du-lac.wi.us/ Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked Miles of trail: 5 Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: toilets Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded 85. IOLA Wild Goose State Trail 78. SHIOCTON Iola Winter Sports Complex Plover River Trail 800/937-9123, 920/929-3135 Navarino Wildlife Area & Nature 715/445-3411 715/346-1433 www.dnr.state.wi.us Center www.iolawintersportsclub.com www.co.portage.wi.us Miles of trail: 32 715/758-6999 Miles of trail: 12 Miles of trail: 6 Terrain: flat, open www.navarino.org Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked Amenities: toilets Miles of trail: 12. Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar 72. HILBERT Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating. Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded. rentals Schmeeckle Reserve/ Conservation Calumet County Park Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar. 920/849-1494 86. MARSHFIELD Hall of Fame www.co.calumet.wi.us/ 79. TWO RIVERS Richfield 360 800/236-4636, 715/346-4992 Miles of trail: 4 Point Beach State Forest 715/421-8422 www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 888/947-2757, 920/794-7480 www.co.wood.wi.us Miles of trail: 5 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded www.wiparks.net Miles of trail: 8 Terrain: flat, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Miles of trail: 11. Surface: groomed, tracked Amenities: toilets Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Hours: Visitor Center open daily 8am- 73. KAUKAUNA Terrain: hilly, wooded Amenities: toilets 5pm, year-round 1000 Islands Environmental Center Amenities: shelter, toilets Standing Rocks Park 920/766-4733 87. NECEDAH 800/236-4466, 715/346-1433 1000islandsenvironmentalcenter.com Woodland Dunes Nature Center 920/793-4007 www.co.portage.wi.us Miles of trail: 4 608/565-2789 Miles of trail: 10 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded www.woodlanddunes.com dnr.wi.gov/org Miles of trail: 6. Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: shelter, toilets Miles of trail: 4 Terrain: hilly, wooded Terrain: flat, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked 74. MANITOWOC Amenities: shelter, toilets Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Terrain: flat, open, wooded rentals. Henry Schuette Park Hours: Nature center open Mon-Fri 9am- Amenities: toilets 920/683-4530 4pm. Sat 9am-11am. Trails open daylight Necedah National Wildlife Refuge 93. WAUPACA www.manitowoc.org hours. Hartman Creek State Park 608/565-2551 Miles of trail: 3 888/947-2757, 715/258-2372 80. VALDERS http://midwest.fws.gov/necedah Surface: groomed www.wiparks.net Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Camp Sinawa Miles of trail: 5 920/758-2615 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 9 Silver Creek Park Miles of trail: 5 Amenities: toilets Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating. 920/683-4530 Surface: ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded. www.manitowoc.org Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded 88. NEILLSVILLE Amenities: shelter, toilets. Miles of trail: 3 Amenities: toilets Levis-Trow Mounds Recreational Area 94. WAUSAU 888/252-7594 Surface: groomed Big Eau Pleine County Park Terrain: hilly, open, wooded www.worba.org/nasti 715/261-1550 Amenities: toilets CENTRAL Miles of trail: 25 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.county.marathon.wi.us 75. ONEIDA 81. ARKDALE Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Miles of trail: 9 Brown County Golf Club Amenities: shelter, toilets Surface: tracked, ski skating Petenwell County Park Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded 920/497-1731 608/564-7513 www.co.brown.wi.us 89. NEKOOSA Nine Mile Forest www.adamscountywi.com Lake Arrowhead Golf Course Miles of trail: 3 Miles of trail: 2 715/261-1550 715/325-2929 Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: ski skating www.county.marathon.wi.us Terrain: flat, open Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded www.lakearrowheadgolf.com Miles of trail: 19 Amenities: toilets, snack bar Amenities: shelter, toilets Miles of trail: 5 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 76. SHEBOYGAN 82. ARPIN Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Ellwood H. May Environmental Park Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Powers Bluff County Park Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar rentals 920/459-3906 715/421-8422 www.gomaywood.org 90. PRINCETON Ringle Marsh County Forest www.co.wood.wi.us/parks/ Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge Miles of trail: 5 Miles of trail: 1 715/261-1550 920/295-3439 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Surface: groomed, tracked www.county.marathon.wi.us Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Terrain: hilly, wooded www.mecanriveroutfitters.com Miles of trail: 4 Amenities: shelter, toilets Amenities: shelter, toilets Miles of trail: 10 Surface: tracked, ski skating Jaycee Trails Hours: Sat & Sun 10am-4:30pm. Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, open, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 920/459-3773 83. BABCOCK Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Sylvan Hill Park www.ci.sheboygan.wi.us 715/842-5411 Sandhill State Wildlife Area rentals Miles of trail: 6 www.visitwausau.com 715/884-2437 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 91. SHAWANO Miles of trail: 3 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded www.dnr.state.wi.us Maple Hills Ski Trail & Sledding Hill Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 15 Amenities: toilets 715/526-6811 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: tracked Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Kohler-Andrae State Park Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded www.shawanocountry.com 888/947-2757, 920/451-4080 Amenities: toilets Miles of trail: 3 95. WAUTOMA www.wiparks.net Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Kusel Lake Miles of trail: 2 920/787-7037 Surface: groomed, tracked www.co.waushara.wi.us Terrain: flat, open, wooded Except as noted, these Miles of trail: 10 Amenities: toilets trails are open during Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded daylight hours only. Amenities: shelter, toilets

68 Visit travelwisconsin.com Nordic Mountain Trail 101. DELAFIELD 109. NASHOTAH 116. WEST BEND 920/787-7037 Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Nashotah Park Ridge Run County Park www.1waushara.com Peak 262/367-1022 262/335-4445 Miles of trail: 4 262/646-3025 www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks/ www.co.washington.wi.us Surface: groomed, tracked www.wiparks.net Miles of trail: 6 Miles of trail: 4 Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 17 Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: toilets rentals Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: toilets Sandy Knoll County Park Willow Creek Amenities: shelter, toilets, rentals 110. NEWBURG 262/335-4445 920/787-7037 102. DELAVAN Riveredge Nature Center www.co.washington.wi.us www.co.waushara.wi.us Lake Lawn Resort 800/287-8098, 262/375-2715 Miles of trail: 5 Miles of trail: 2 800/338-5253, 262/728-7900 www.riveredge.us Terrain: flat, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.lakelawnresort.com Miles of trail: 8 Amenities: toilets Terrain: flat, open, wooded Miles of trail: 5 Surface: tracked Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded SOUTH CENTRAL rentals Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets 96. WISCONSIN RAPIDS Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Hours: Nature Center open Mon-Fri 8am- 117. BARABOO 5pm, Sat noon-4pm. Nepco Lake County Park 103. GERMANTOWN Devil's Lake State Park 715/421-8422 Homestead Hollow County Park 111. MENOMONEE FALLS 608/356-8301 www.co.wood.wi.us 262/335-4445 Menomonee Park www.wiparks.net Miles of trail: 4 www.co.washington.wi.us 262/255-1310 Miles of trail: 17 Surface: groomed, tracked Miles of trail: 4 www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks/ Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Terrain: flat, open, wooded Miles of trail: 5 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: toilets Amenities: toilets Surface: groomed, tracked Amenities: toilets Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 104. HALES CORNERS Amenities: toilets 888/947-2757, 608/254-2333 SOUTHEAST Whitnall Park 112. MILWAUKEE www.wiparks.net 414/425-7303 Miles of trail: 19 97. BELGIUM Brown Deer Park www.countyparks.com Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Harrington Beach State Park Miles of trail: 2 414/257-7275 262/285-3015 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.countyparks.com Amenities: toilets www.harringtonbeach.org Terrain: flat, open, wooded Miles of trail: 5 Miles of trail: 3 Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 118. BELMONT Surface: groomed, tracked Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar Pecatonica State Trail Terrain: flat, open, wooded 105. HARTFORD 608/328-9430 Amenities: toilets Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake www.wiparks.net 262/670-3400 414/527-0232 98. BRISTOL www.wiparks.net Miles of trail: 10 www.wiparks.net Terrain: flat Pringle Nature Center Miles of trail: 7 Miles of trail: 2 800/654-7309, 262/857-8008 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Amenities: shelter, toilets 119. BLANCHARDVILLE www.pringlenc.org Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Whitnall Park Yellowstone Lake State Park Miles of trail: 4 Amenities: shelter, toilets 414/257-7275 888/947-2757, 608/523-4427 Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded 106. HUBERTUS www.countyparks.com www.wiparks.net Hours: Nature center open Tues-Sun 9am- Miles of trail: 1.5 Miles of trail: 5 4pm. Call ahead for x-country ski rental Glacier Hills County Park Surface: groomed, tracked 262/335-4445 Surface: lightly groomed availability. Terrain: flat, wooded Terrain: hilly, open, wooded www.co.washington.wi.us Amenities: shelter, toilets Amenities: shelter, toilets 99. BROOKFIELD Miles of trail: 4 Wirth Park Terrain: hilly, open, wooded 113. RACINE 120. BLUE MOUNDS 262/796-6675 Amenities: shelter, toilets River Bend Nature Center Miles of trail: 2 262/639-0930 888/947-2757, 608/437-5711 Surface: groomed, tracked 107. KANSASVILLE www.visitracine.org/attractions/ www.wiparks.net Terrain: flat, open, wooded Richard Bong State Recreation Area Miles of trail: 2 Miles of trail: 10 Amenities: shelter, toilets 262/878-5600 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 100. EAGLE www.wiparks.net Amenities: shelter, toilets, rentals Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 15 Amenities: shelter, toilets McMiller Ski Trail Surface: ski skating 114. SILVER LAKE 262/594-6200 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Fox River Park Military Ridge State Trail www.wiparks.net Amenities: shelter, toilets 262/857-1869 608/437-7393 Miles of trail: 17 Miles of trail: 2 Miles of trail: 40 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 108. LAKE GENEVA Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Big Foot Beach State Park Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter Amenities: shelter, toilets 888/947-2757, 262/248-2528 121. DODGEVILLE Silver Lake Park Governor Dodge State Park Nordic Trail www.wiparks.net 800/654-7309, 262/857-1869 888/947-2757, 608/935-2315 262/594-6200 Miles of trail: 6 Surface: tracked, ski skating. Miles of trail: 2 www.wiparks.net www.wiparks.net Terrain: flat, open, wooded. Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 12 Miles of trail: 22 Amenities: toilets. Amenities: shelter Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Mountain Top at Grand Geneva 115. WAUKESHA Amenities: toilets Amenities: shelter, toilets Resort & Spa Fox River Park 122. EVANSVILLE Scuppernong Trail 888/392-8000, 262/249-4726 262/970-6690 Magnolia Bluff 262/594-6200 www.grandgeneva.com www.waukeshacounty.gov 608/757-5451 www.wiparks.net Miles of trail: 6. Miles of trail: 5 Miles of trail: 12 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating. Surface: groomed, tracked www.co.rock.wi.us Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded. Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 3 Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar. Amenities: toilets Terrain: hilly, open, wooded Amenities: toilets Amenities: toilets continued...

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Cross-country Skiing continued Indian Lake Park 127. MOUNT HOREB 608/242-4576 Stewart County Park SOUTHWEST www.countyofdane.com 123. HILLPOINT 608/246-4576 132. BAGLEY Miles of trail: 8 www.co.dane.wi.us White Mound Park 608/546-5011 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Miles of trail: 3 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked 888/947-2757, 608/996-2261 www.co.sauk.wi.us/ www.wyalusing.org Miles of trail: 11 Amenities: shelter, toilets Terrain: hilly, wooded Amenities: toilets Miles of trail: 7 Surface: groomed, ski skating Lake Farm Park & E-Way Surface: groomed, tracked Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 608/242-4576 128. ROCKDALE Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: toilets www.countyofdane.com Cam-Rock County Trails Amenities: toilets 124. JANESVILLE Miles of trail: 7 608/242-4576 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 133. BLACK RIVER FALLS Gibbs Lake www.countyofdane.com/ Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Black River State Forest 608/757-5451 Miles of trail: 4 Amenities: shelter, toilets Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating. 715/284-4103 www.co.rock.wi.us www.wiparks.net Miles of trail: 3 Odana Hills Golf Course Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded 608/266-4724 Amenities: shelter, toilets Miles of trail: 24 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.cityofmadisongolf.com Amenities: toilets 129. STOUGHTON Terrain: hilly, wooded Miles of trail: 4 Rockport Park Amenities: toilets Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 608/755-3025 Terrain: flat, open, wooded 888/947-2527, 608/873-9695 134. COON VALLEY www.ci.janesville.wi.us www.wiparks.net Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Miles of trail: 6 rentals Miles of trail: 6 Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Center, Inc. Terrain: hilly, wooded Olin-Turville Park Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 608/452-3424 608/266-4711 Amenities: toilets www.norskedalen.org 125. MADISON www.cityofmadison.com Miles of trail: 5 Cherokee Marsh (South Unit) Miles of trail: 2 130. SUN PRAIRIE Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 608/266-4711 Surface: groomed, tracked Sheehan Park Amenities: shelter, toilets www.cityofmadison.com Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 608/837-3449 Miles of trail: 3 Miles of trail: 3 135. LA CROSSE Surface: groomed, tracked Token Creek Park Surface: groomed, tracked Myrick Hixon Eco Park Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 608/242-4576 Terrain: flat, hilly, open 608/784-0303 www.countyofdane.com Amenities: toilets mhecopark.org Elver Park Miles of trail: 4 Miles of trail: 10 608/266-4711 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating 131. WAUNAKEE Surface: groomed, ski skating www.cityofmadison.com Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Governor Nelson State Park Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Miles of trail: 6 Amenities: shelter, toilets 608/831-3005 Hours: Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.wiparks.net Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded 126. MONROE Raymond Bice Forest Preserve Miles of trail: 8 608/785-9770 Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, Forest Prairie Park Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/ rentals 608/325-3068 Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Miles of trail: 6 Miles of trail: 5 Amenities: toilets Surface: groomed, tracked Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, wooded Terrain: hilly, wooded 136. ONALASKA Great River State Trail 800/873-1901, 608/781-9570 www.discoveronalaska.com Miles of trail: 24 Amenities: toilets 137. ONTARIO Wildcat Mountain State Park 888/947-2757, 608/337-4775 www.wiparks.net Miles of trail: 7 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets 138. SPARTA Justin Trails B&B Resort 800/488-4521, 608/269-4522 www.justintrails.com Miles of trail: 10 Surface: groomed, tracked, ski skating Terrain: flat, hilly, open, wooded Amenities: shelter, toilets, snack bar, rentals Hours: Call for snow conditions. 139. STODDARD Goose Island Campground 608/788-7018 www.co.la-crosse.wi.us Miles of trail: 5 Surface: ski skating Terrain: flat, wooded

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If you listen carefully, NORTHWEST 1. AMERY you can hear them – Victory Farms 1522 90th Ave. sleigh bells softly Amery, WI 54001 715/554-3118 ringing over the snowy Horse-drawn wagon and sleighrides on scenic trails. Open year-round. We can fields of Wisconsin. accommodate groups; ask about special rates. Bonfires and free beverages. We Here’s a real slice of can come to your location; ask for details. 2. ASHLAND Americana. What could Northwoods Sleigh & Carriage 3100 Junction Road be better than an old- Ashland WI 54806 715/682-4963 fashioned sleighride www.northwoodscarriage.com Horse-drawn hayrides for 8-30 people; behind the gentle sleighrides and carriage rides for 4-6 peo- ple. Hear the clip-clop of hooves as you rhythms of genuine roll through the Chequamegon forest, or along the bay. Great for special occasions “horse power?” Grab or family gatherings. a partner and enjoy 3. BIRCHWOOD Twin Lake Trails snow beneath runners, 2522 28th Ave Birchwood WI 54817 the wind in the trees, 715/354-3210 ▲ A romantic sleighride for two. twinlakestrails.com Horse or tractor-drawn wagon rides and 5. CADOTT moon glow on the sleighrides on 300 acres. Sleigh carries 4- Cabin Ridge Rides NORTHEAST 8 people. Rustic log cabin, catered din- 4271 220th St 8. BRYANT snow, the stomp of ners. Cadott WI 54727 Brandt's Sleigh & Wagon Rides 715/723-9537 4. BRANTWOOD N4643 County Road S hooves, and steamy hot www.cabinridgerides.com Palmquist's "The Farm" Bryant, WI 54418 Horse-drawn wagon and sleigh rides N5136 River Rd cocoa. Isn’t it romantic? through 400 acres of woods along Paint 715/627-7462 Brantwood WI 54513 Creek. Pavilions and two gas-lit log cabins www.brandtrides.com 800/519-2558, 715/564-2558 allow year-round catered picnics or parties Whether it's winter, spring, summer or www.palmquistfarm.com for 2-400 people. Bonfires, stagecoach fall, we offer two-hour horse-drawn Horse-drawn sleighrides in season. and covered wagon, wedding chapel and sleigh/wagon rides through our pictur- Belgian horses, groups welcome, warm- carriage. Call ahead for reservations. esque woods. Please feel free to bring ing lodge with fireplace, hot apple cider food and beverages for a cook-out over or hot chocolate, and some food service. 6. ELLSWORTH our bonfire. We provide tables, fire and 2 Overnight accommodations in our cabin Apple Ridge Orchard grill. or lodge. Reservations required. W4616 County Road G 9. GREENLEAF Ellsworth, WI 54011 Rock-K-Ranch 715/273-0757 2372 Day St Horse-drawn hayrides and sleighrides in Greenleaf WI 54126 3 season. Orchard with apples, pumpkins, 11 squash and Christmas trees. Kitchen 920/864-2570 www.rock-k-ranch.com 4 serves soups and sandwiches, apple pies 1 7 and pastries. Daily hayrides or sleighrides year-round in 10 8 season. Can accommodate groups up to 7. PRAIRIE FARM 200 (minimum of 10 people) on four 5 Twin Valley Bison & Quarter Horses wagons for 30-minute or one-hour rides. 22 12 639 9th Street Warming house, bonfires and some cater- 6 23 20 715-455-1719 ing. Half-hour holiday cutter rides for Prairie Farm, WI 54762 two. 17 9 Twin Valley offers horse-drawn wagon 10. MERRILL rides year-round and sleighrides in season, Dorn Country Hay & Sleigh Rides 14 usually one hour long. Tour the bison and 18 horse ranch. Gift shop and warming area. N2876 Mosser Rd 35 15 Merrill WI 54452 19 21 Reservations required; 8-person minimum, 16 13 group rates. 715/536-9340 dornshayandsleighrides.com 26 33 25 Hayrides and sleighrides in season for a large group or just the two of you. Enjoy 29 a ride to a local supper club, then sit by 32 the campfire and talk about the day's 34 31 trip. 30 28 continued... 24 27 Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 71 FUN IN THE SNOW

Sleighrides continued 30. EDGERTON CENTRAL SOUTHEAST Park Place Coach & Sleigh 11. NIAGARA 17. AMHERST 24. DELAVAN 617 Bingham Rd Edgerton WI 53534 Bjorkman Horse Outings Wild West Campground and Corral Fantasy Hills Ranch 608/884-7585 W5994 Chapman Rd 9495 Hwy. 54 4978 Town Hall Rd www.theppcs.com Niagara WI 54151 Amherst, WI 54406 Delavan WI 53115 Wagon, trolley and sleighrides in season. 888/467-7367, 715/251-4408 www.wildwestcampground.com 262/728-1773 www.horsefun.net We can accommodate groups to 30. 715/824-5112 www.fantasyhillsranch.com Romantic Russian cutter rides for two; or Cutter and sleighrides in winter; horse- Campground with a Western flair. We Horse-drawn hayrides and sleighrides in back riding, stagecoach and covered carriage rides for 2-4 people. Scenic trails have electric and water sites, tent sites, season. Enjoy our scenic 65 acres, bon- through the woods. Party house with fire- wagon rides in summer. Belgian and horse trail rides, hayrides and sleighrides. fires, and hot chocolate. Several sleighs to Percheron draft horses, chili feed and place or bonfire. Weekends and holidays choose from. Horseback riding, wagon by reservation only. bonfire. Groups of any size are welcome. 18. FRIENDSHIP and carriage rides, pony rides and petting Elk herd. Quad "D" Ranch zoo year-round. 31. HIGHLAND 12. STURGEON BAY 1841 Deerborn Dr A to Z Percherons Friendship WI 53934 25. FREDONIA 3796 Tower Hill Rd Mayberry's Carriages Arbor Winds Farm, Inc. 800/726-2475, 608/339-6436 Highland WI 53543 4044 County Road V W4967 River Rd Daily trail rides, hayrides or sleighrides 608/623-2888 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Fredonia WI 53021 offered year-round in season. In winter, a www.atozperch.com 920/743-2352 draft team pulls a full-size bobsled. Scenic 262/692-6686 www.mayberryscarriages.com Hayrides and sleighrides year-round in trails on 300 rolling, wooded acres near www.arborwindsfarm.com season with lighted wagons. We can Enjoy a peaceful ride in our elegant Castle Rock Lake. By reservation only. Hayrides or sleighrides daily in season. horse-drawn carriage, nostalgic sleigh- accommodate groups. Enjoy our compli- Belgian horses. We welcome small or mentary bonfire, hot chocolate, roasted rides in winter or wagon rides for groups 19. MAUSTON large groups. Warming room and camp- year round throughout northern Door Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable marshmallows and two sledding hills. By fires. Country carriage tours. By reserva- reservation only - call anytime. County. Also available for private parties W4881 State Road 82 E tion only. and weddings. Call for pricing and reser- Mauston WI 53948 32. MC FARLAND vations. 888/847-2272, 608/847-2273 26. KEWASKUM Rocking L Acres Sleighrides www.redridgeranch.com Kettle Moraine Carriages 2964 County Road Ab N612 Forest View Rd EAST CENTRAL Wagon and sleigh rides in season on 250 Mc Farland WI 53558 acres of rolling farmland and wooded hills Kewaskum WI 53040 608/838-8178 along the Lemonweir River. Groups wel- 262/626-4883 home.sprynet.com/~jlicht/ 13. KOHLER come. Call for reservations. www.kettlemorainecarriages.com Bulitz Carriage & Sleigh Rides Sleighrides daily in season, evenings and Hayrides, sleighrides, and carriage rides weekends. We can accommodate up to N5924 Rangeline Rd 20. MOSINEE for all occasions drawn by Belgian horses. Kohler WI 53044 Green Gables Equestrian Center 12 people. Enjoy our warming facilities Weekends and evenings, by appointment and refreshments. Extended holiday 920/467-6502 1068 County Road B only. Horse-drawn carriage rides for any occa- Mosinee WI 54455 hours. sion. Heated, enclosed carriages in win- 715/693-6880 27. LAKE GENEVA 33. NORTH FREEDOM ter; open carriages in summer. Carriage Horse-drawn hay or sleigh rides offered Dan Patch Stables Tuck-A-Way Campground rides at the American Club. Sleigh and year-round in season. Enjoy scenic wood- State Road 50 At Us Hwy 12 E9648 Tuckaway Dr hayrides on the farm with a warming ed trails, campfires and our party room. Lake Geneva WI 53147 North Freedom, WI 53951 house and bonfire. Exotic animals. 262/215-5303 608/643-3526 Hayrides and sleighrides daily in season. Clydesdale horses and bobsled rides of 30 14. NEENAH 21. PRINCETON Scenic routes and bonfires. Located at the Cavanaugh's Carriages Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge to 45 minutes. Hayrides offered April- entrance to the Grand Geneva Resort & October. Surrey rides also available for 3910 W Fairview Rd W720 State Road 23 Spa. Reservations appreciated. Neenah WI 54956 Princeton WI 54968 weddings. 920/836-2013 920/295-3439 28. STURTEVANT www.cavanaughcarriages.com www.mecanriveroutfitters.com Apple Holler Restaurant & Playhouse SOUTHWEST Accommodates groups and individuals. Horse-drawn sleighrides of about 45-min- 5006 S Sylvania Ave Hayrides, sleighrides, cutter and carriages utes. Belgian horses. We can accommo- Sturtevant WI 53177 34. MT HOPE rides offered year-round. Party room, date groups. Warming shed and hot 800/238-3629, 262/886-8500 The Starting Point chocolate. Reservations required. campfires, petting zoo, and reindeer. www.appleholler.com 14232 Kussmaul Rd Sleighrides and hayrides daily in season. Mt Hope, WI 53816 15. PICKETT 22. RINGLE Percheron and Haflinger horses. We can Special Needs Ranch Starwood Rides accommodate groups. Enjoy bonfire, 608/988-4321 6366 County Road N R5271 Town Hall Rd warming house, hot chocolate and hot www.thestartingpointhorses.com Pickett WI 54964 Ringle WI 54471 cider. By reservation only. Restaurant on- Open year round. Winter sleigh or wagon 920/589-3102 715/446-2485 site. rides available by appointment. Facilities www.specialneedsranch.org www.starwood-farm.com include 200 acres of trails, indoor and Hayrides and sleighrides in season. Daily hayrides and sleighrides in season. outdoor arenas, and a furnished log Belgian draft horses. Sleigh can accom- Carriage rides for weddings and other SOUTH CENTRAL cabin. modate groups of up to 14. Enjoy scenic occasions. Percheron horses, bonfires. We 35. SPARTA routes, bonfires, warming house, snacks can accommodate groups of up to 45. By 29. ARENA Redrock Trails LLC reservation only. and hot chocolate. By reservation only. Anding Suffolks 13597 Katydid Ave 16. RIPON 23. WITHEE 6835 Coon Rock Rd Sparta WI 54656 Arena WI 53503 Cedar Ridge Ranch Doberstein's Express 608/823-7865 608/753-2464 W14471 Dartford Rd W10807 Sawyer Ave Enjoy a 3-mile bobsled ride or our cabin Hayrides and sleighrides in season using on the rock for homemade cookies and Ripon WI 54971 Withee WI 54498 rare Suffolk horses. Groups welcome. 920/748-8405 715/785-7714 hot chocolate. Rides daily in season. Two-bedroom cottage farmhouse on our Reservations required; ask for Kathie. www.CedarRidgeRanch.net Year-round operation with daily horse- property available for rental. Horse-drawn wagon and sleighrides in drawn hayrides or sleighrides through the Hayrides/sleighrides on our farm, or we'll season. Carriage rides. Group events: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. come to you. chuckwagon lunches and dinners for Accommodates 2-40 people. Hot choco- reunions, company picnics, corporate late and cookies, bonfire, warming shed, retreats. romantic rides, Percheron horses. 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MERCER Land O Lakes WI 54540 Antigo Yamaha & Ski-Doo 906/544-2040 with an unparalleled S & S Sports Store, Inc 919 Superior St 5168 N US Highway 51 Antigo WI 54409 11. LUXEMBURG Mercer WI 54547 715/623-4144 trail system and a form 715/476-2468 B & E Action Rental 6. BAILEYS HARBOR 192 Center Dr of winter 4. WEBB LAKE Luxemburg WI 54217 Zettel Sales, Rentals & Service 920/845-5926 Four Star Sports 7886 County Rd. A transportation that’s 29750 Long Lake Rd Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 12. MANITOWISH WATERS Webb Lake WI 54830 920/839-2933 Greer’s Pier Marina just plain fun. 715/259-3286 www.doorcounty.com www.fourstarsports.com/ 293 US Highway 51 S Manitowish Waters WI 54545 The Main Store 7. BOULDER JUNCTION 715/543-8456 30328 County Road H Boulder Marine Center, Inc. www.greerspier.com Webb Lake WI 54830 PO Box 285 715/259-3311 Boulder Junction WI 54512 North Country Sport Marine www.main-store.com/ 715/385-2177 157 S US Highway 51 2 www.bouldermarinecenter.com Manitowish Waters WI 54545 12 15 715/543-8899 1 10 8. CRIVITZ www.northcountrysport.com 4 3 7 Bill’s Four Seasons 17 9 W11355 County Road X 13. MINOCQUA 13 18 Crivitz WI 54114 Minocqua Snowmobile Rentals, LLC 16 715/757-2071 Minocqua WI 54548 19 www.billsfourseasons.com 715/356-1876 14 www.northernwisconsinsnow 5 8 9. EAGLE RIVER mobilerentals.com/ 6 Boat S’Port 3624 State Road 70 E Minocqua Sport Rental 9568 State Road 70 21 11 Eagle River WI 54521 800/315-7737, 715/479-8000 Minocqua WI 54548 www.boatsport.com 715/356-4661 www.minocquarentals.com The Toy Shop of Eagle River 5045 State Hwy 70 W Wave Rentals Eagle River, WI 54521 506 Park St 715479-9090 Minocqua WI 54548 20 www.thetoyshoponline.com 715/356-5401 www.waverentals.com Track Side 1651 Hwy 45 North continued... Eagle River WI 54521 715/479-2200 www.tracksideinc.com 22 23 Official Wisconsin Activity Guide 73 FUN IN THE SNOW Snowmobiling continued Watercraft Sales, Inc. State Park & Forest Great River State Trail 7453 Highway X 24 miles 14. PEARSON Three Lakes WI 54562 Snowmobile Trail 800/873-1901 888/546-3351, 715/546-3351 Motorsports Marine www.watercraftsalesinc.com N10306 State Road 55 Contacts Harrington Beach State Park Pearson WI 54462 19. TOMAHAWK For more information on Wisconsin 2 miles 715/484-2106 Erv’s Sales & Service State Parks, Forests & Trails, visit 262/285-3015 www.motorsportsmarine.com 1598 N 4th St www.wiparks.net. Hartman Creek State Park 15. PRESQUE ISLE Tomahawk WI 54487 715/453-2824 400 State Trail 3 miles Angler’s Choice Guide Service www.ervssales.com 22 miles 888/947-2757, 715/258-2372 Presque Isle, WI 54557 800/844-3507 715/892-3020 Tomahawk Sports Center High Cliff State Park www.johnnandrew.com 693 N 4th Street Ahnapee State Trail 6 miles Tomahawk WI 54487 16. RHINELANDER 27 miles 920/989-1106 888/606-4507, 715/453-5373 920/746-9959 Shoeder’s Marine & Sports Center www.tomahawksportscenter.com/ Hillsboro State Trail 2230 N Stevens St Badger State Trail 4 miles Rhinelander WI 54501 31 miles 608/489-2350 888/311-1534, 715/365-7722 EAST CENTRAL 608/527-2335 www.shoedersmarine.com Kettle Moraine State Forest – Bearskin State Trail 17. ST. GERMAIN 20. BRANDON North Unit TJ Motorsports LLC 18 miles Paul’s Rent-All 60 miles 320 W Main St 186 State Highway 70 E 715/453-1263 262/626-2116 Brandon, WI 53919 Saint Germain WI 54558 920/960-4499 Black River State Forest Kettle Moraine State Forest – 715/479-5841 www.rentasled.com 51 miles www.paulsrentall.com/ Pike Lake 715/284-4103 2 miles St. Germain Bed & Breakfast & 262/670-3400 Rentals CENTRAL Brule River State Forest 6255 State Road 70 E 31 miles Kettle Moraine State Forest – St. Germain WI 54558 21. SHAWANO 715/372-5678 South Unit 888/479-8007, 715/479-8007 American Marina & Motorsports 56 miles www.stgermainbb-rentals.com Super Center Buffalo River State Trail 36 miles 888/947-2757, 262/594-6200 St. Germain Sport Marine 1100 E Green Bay St PO Box 399 Shawano WI 54166 608/534-6409 La Crosse River State Trail St. Germain WI 54558 866/955-2628, 715/526-4300 24 miles www.americanmarina.com Cattail State Trail 715/479-4930 18 miles 888/540-8434 www.stgermainsportmarine.com 715/485-9278 Lake Wissota State Park 18. THREE LAKES SOUTH CENTRAL Chippewa River State Trail 5 miles Three Lakes Do it Best Hardware & 888/947-2527, 715/382-4574 Rental 22. DARLINGTON 26 miles 1812 Superior St Mike’s Engine Works 715/232-1242 Mascoutin Valley State Trail 231 Washington St Three Lakes, WI 54562 Eisenbahn State Trail 19 miles 715/546-3680 Darlington WI 53530 920/929-3135 www.threelakeshardware.com 608/776-2304 18 miles 262/335-4445 Military Ridge State Trail Three Lakes Power Sports & Four 23. GRATIOT 38 miles Seasons Marine Gratiot Motor Sports Elroy-Sparta State Trail 1018 State Highway 32 Gratiot WI 53541 32 miles 608/437-7393 Three Lakes WI 54562 608/922-3500 608/463-7109 Mountain Bay State Trail 715/546-2015 82 miles www.fourseasonspowersports.com Flambeau River State Forest 55 miles 920/448-4466 715/332-5271 Nicolet State Trail Fox River State Trail 65 miles 11 miles 920/834-6827 920/448-4466 Northern Highland/American Legion State Forest Friendship State Trail 486 miles 6 miles 715/385-2727 920/439-1008 Oconto River State Trail Gandy Dancer State Trail 8 miles 66 miles 920/834-6827 800/788-3164 Old Abe State Trail Glacial Drumlin State Trail 18 miles 47 miles 715/726-7880 920/648-8774 Pecatonica State Trail Governor Dodge State Park 17 miles 15 miles 608/328-9430 888/947-2757, 608/935-2315 Peninsula State Park Governor Knowles State Forest

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74 Visit travelwisconsin.com Peshtigo River State Forest Chequamegon-Nicolet Clark County Grant County 25 miles Mondeaux Trail Trail maps & conditions: Trail maps: 715/757-3965 52 miles 715/743-5140 866/472-6894 715/748-4875 Point Beach State Forest www.co.clark.wi.us www.grantcounty.org/visitor/ 3 miles Columbia snowmobile.html 888/947-2757, 920/794-7480 Trail maps: Trail conditions: County 608/723-7492 Potawatomi State Park 608/635-2533 9 miles Snowmobile Trail www.awsc.org/Columbia.html Green County 888/947-2757, 920/746-2890 Contacts Trail conditions: Trail maps: 608-227-7433 608/328-9430 Richard Bong State Recreation For more information on County Area Snowmobile Trails contact the Crawford www.statelinetrailblazers.com/ 5 miles Wisconsin Association of Trail maps & conditions: Trail conditions: 262/878-5600 Snowmobile Clubs at 608/326-0270 608/527-2910 www.awsc.org. www.statelinetrailblazers.com/ Saunders State Trail www.crawfordcountywi.org 8 miles Adams County Dane County Green Lake County 715/378-2219 Trail maps: Trail maps & conditions: Trail maps & conditions: www.greenlakecountysnowmobile- Sugar River State Trail 608/339-6997 608/242-4576 www.visitadamscountywi.com www.co.dane.wi.us/lwrd/parks trails.com/ 24 miles 920/294-3220 608/527-2335 Trail conditions: Dodge County 608/339-4230 Iowa County Tomorrow River State Trail Trail maps & conditions: www.adamscountyparkswi.com 920/386-3705 Trail maps: 26 miles 608/935-0399 715/346-1433 Ashland County www.co.dodge.wi.us/lan- Trail maps & conditions: dresources/recreation/trails- E-mail: [email protected] Tuscobia State Trail 800/284-9484 snow.html Trail conditions: 74 miles www.visitashland.com 608/987-2416 715/532-3911 Door County Barron County Trail maps & conditions: Iron County White River State Trail Trail maps & conditions: 920-746-9959 Trail maps & conditions: 11 miles 715/637-4275 http://map.co.door.wi.us/parks/Sno www.ironcountywi.com/ 262/741-3114 www.barroncountywi.gov wmobile-Clubs.pdf 715/561-3866 (Hurley) 715/476-7669 (Mercer) Wild Goose State Trail Bayfield County Douglas County 32 miles Trail maps & conditions: Trail maps: Jackson County 920/929-3135 800/472-6338 715/378-2219 Trail maps: Wild Rivers State Trail www.travelbayfieldcounty.com www.douglascountywi.org 800/404-4008 or 715/284-8475 www.co.jackson.wi.us/html/forestry 104 miles Brown County Trail conditions: /snowmobile.htm 715/635-4490 Trail maps: 715/378-4528 Wiowash State Trail 920/448-4466 www.douglascountywi.org Jefferson County 38 miles www.co.brown.wi.us/parks Dunn County Trail maps: 920/232-1960 Trail Conditions: Trail maps: 920/674-7260 www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/ Yellowstone Lake State Park 920/448-4466 (option 8) 888/523-3866 4 miles www.co.brown.wi.us/parks www.eccosnow.org Trail conditions: 920/699-7669 888/947-2757, 608/523-4427 Buffalo County Trail conditions: www.jcsawi.com/ Trail maps: 715/664-7669 608/685-6209 www.dunncountysnow.com Juneau County National Parks www.snowbc.org Eau Claire County Trail maps & conditions: Trail conditions: Trail maps & conditions: 608/847-9389 Snowmobile Trail 608/685-2410 888/523-3866 Kenosha County Contacts www.snowbc.org www.eccosnow.org Trail maps: For more information about Burnett County Florence County 262/694-8242 National Parks & Forests, visit Trail maps & conditions: Trail maps & conditions: Trail conditions: www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf. 800-788-3164 888/889-0049 262/671-4944 Chequamegon-Nicolet Great www.burnettcounty.com www.florencewisconsin.com Kewaunee County Divide Trail Calumet County Fond du Lac County Trail maps: 60 miles Trail maps & conditions: Trail maps & conditions: 920/388-0444 715/264-2511 920-849-1494 920/929-6840 www.kewauneeco.org/Rec/ Chequamegon-Nicolet I www.co.calumet.wi.us/depart- www.fdl.com/recreation.iml index.htm 98 miles ments2.iml?dept_id=39 Forest County Trail conditions: 715/634-4821 920/388-7199 Chippewa County Trail maps: Chequamegon-Nicolet II www.kewauneesheriff.com/ 92 miles Trail maps: 715/478-2212 La Crosse County 715/373-2667 888/723-0024 www.forestcountywi.com/snow/ Trail maps: Chequamegon-Nicolet NF Park www.chippewachamber.org trail.html Falls Trail conditions: Trail conditions: 608/785-9770 60 miles 715/726-7880 715/478-2024 www.laxsnowmobile.com/ 715/762-2461 www.co.chippewa.wi.us www.forestcountywi.com Trail conditions: 608/782-4500 www.laxsnowmobile.com/ continued...

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Snowmobiling continued Outagamie County Rusk County Walworth County Trail maps & conditions: Trail maps & conditions: Trail maps: Lafayette County 920/832-4790 www.co.out- 800/535-7875 262/741-3114 agamie.wi.us/Parks/countyparks/ www.ruskcountywi.com/snowmo- http://wcsa.us/news.php Trail maps: winterrecreation.htm bile/ 608/776-4048 Trail conditions: snowmobile.main.php E-mail: [email protected] Ozaukee County 262/742-2664 Trail conditions: Trail conditions: Trail maps: Washburn County 800/535-7875 608/776-4048 414/238-8258 Trail maps: www.fayettesnogoers.com/ Trail conditions: Sauk County 800/367-3306 Langlade County 414/238-8259 Trail maps & conditions: www.washburncounty.org/tourism/ 608/546-5011 maps/ Trail maps: Pepin County www.co.sauk.wi.us/dept/parks/ snomobile-maps 715/627-6300 Trail maps: Trail conditions: Trail conditions: 715/672-8476 Sawyer County 715/635-4490 888/526-4523 www.co.pepin.wi.us/cogovt/ Trail maps: www.langladesnow.org/ snowmobile.htm 800/724-2992 Washington County www.haywardlakes.com/hayward- Lincoln County Trail conditions: Trail maps: 715/672-7699 lakes-info/ trail-conditions/ 262/335-4445 Trail maps: Trail conditions: 715/539-1033 Pierce County Trail conditions: 800/724-2992 262/334-6061 Trail conditions: Trail maps: 800/352-9602 800/474-3723 Shawano County Waukesha County www.co.lincoln.wi.us/ www.travelpiercecounty.com/sds/ Trail maps: Trail maps: sds_recreation.html 800/235-8528 Manitowoc County 414/262-548-7801 Trail conditions: www.shawanocountry.com/ www.waukeshasnow.org Trail maps & conditions: 715/639-6311 Trail conditions: 920/758-7669 Trail conditions: 715/524-4349 www.manitowoccountytrails.com/ Polk County 414/299-0333 www.waukeshasnow.org Marathon County Trail maps: Sheboygan County 800/222-7655 Trail maps: Trail maps: Waupaca County www.co.polk.wi.us/parks/snowmo- 888/948-4748 920/459-3060 Trail maps & conditions: bile.asp www.co.marathon.wi.us/recre- www.nkmsnow.com 715/258-6243 ation.asp#12 Trail conditions: Trail conditions: www.waupacacountyparks.com 715/485-9294 Trail conditions: 920/892-7455 or 920/533-5046 Waushara County 888/575-7669 Portage County St Croix County Trail maps & conditions: Marinette County Trail maps: Trail maps: 920/787-7037 715/344-2556 715/684-2874 (Ext 4) or 715-265- www.co.waushara.wi.us/parks.htm Trail maps & conditions: http://spacvb.com/snowmobiling.ht 4613 800/236-6681 Winnebago County ml www.co.saint- www.therealnorth.com/snowmobil- Trail maps: croix.wi.us/Departments/ ing.html Trail conditions: 920/232-1960 715/343-6277 CountyPark/snowmobile.htm Marquette County www.co.winnebago.wi.us/parks Trail conditions: winnebagocountysnowmobileal- Trail maps: Price County 715/772-6824 liance.com 608/297-9114 Trail maps & conditions: www.mqcosa.org/ 800/269-4505 Taylor County Trail conditions: 920/232-1960 (option 4) Trail conditions: www.pricecountywi.net Trail maps: www.co.winnebag.wi.us/parks 608/586-6272 Racine County 888/682-9567 www.medford- wis.com/mc_tour.htm Monroe County Trail maps: Wood County 262/886-8440 Trail conditions: Trail maps: Trail maps & conditions: 715/748-4729 608/269-3375 Trail conditions: 715/421-8422 www.monroetrails.com/ 262/554-0133 Trempealeau County www.co.wood.wi.us/parks/ Trail maps & conditions: Oconto County Richland County Trail maps: 715/538-2311 (Ext 205) Trail maps & conditions: www.tcc.coop/~asctc/ 888/626-6862 608/647-6148 www.ocontocounty.org/ www.richlandchamber.com Vernon County Trail conditions: Trail maps & conditions: Oneida County 608/536-3544 (day), 608/537- 608/637-5481 Trail maps: 2083 (evenings) www.chaseburgsnowtrailers.com/ 800/236-3006 www.snowtracks.com/wisconsin/ Rock County rhinelander.htm Trail maps: Vilas County Trail conditions: 608/757-5451 Trail maps & conditions: 800/236-3649 715/365-7464 www.co.rock.wi.us/Dept/PublicWor Travel Green. www.snowtracks.com/wisconsin/ ks/Parks.htm www.vilas.org rhinelander.htm Trail conditions: Stop the spread of 608/757-5458 the Emerald Ash Borer. When you camp, buy your firewood in Wisconsin. Don’t transport any from out-of-state.

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Adams County Chamber of Commerce Brodhead Chamber of Commerce Conover Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 608/897-8411 715/479-4928, 866/394-4386 Do you need 608/339-6997, 888/339-6997 www.BrodheadChamber.org www.conover.org information on lodging, www.adamscountywi.com Brookfield Convention & Visitors Cornell, City of Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce Bureau 715/239-3710 attractions or local 920/487-2041, 800/498-4888 262/789-0220, 800/388-1835 www.cityofcornell.com www.algoma.org www.brookfieldcvb.com Crandon Area Chamber of Commerce events? Go right to the Alma Chamber of Commerce Buffalo County Clerk’s Office 715/478-3450, 800/334-3387 608/685-4442 608/685-6209 www.visitforestcounty.com source! Here we’ve www.almawisconsin.com www.buffalocounty.com Crivitz Recreation Association Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Burlington Area Chamber of 800/236-6681 listed Wisconsin’s Commerce Commerce www.crivitzrecreation.com 715/623-4134, 888/526-4523 262/763-6044 Darlington convention bureaus, www.antigochamber.com www.burlingtonchamber.org (see Lafayette County) Appleton Burnett County Dept. of Tourism & Delafield Chamber of Commerce & chambers of (see Fox Cities) Information Tourism Council Arbor Vitae 715/349-5999, 800/788-3164 262/646-8100, 888/294-1082 commerce, and county (see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff) www.burnettcounty.com www.delafield-wi.org Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce Burnett County Resort & Campground Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber and area tourism 715/682-2500, 800/284-9484 Association of Commerce www.travelashlandcounty.com 715/349-5725, 800/788-3164 262/728-5095, 800/624-0052 www.burnettcountylodging.com offices. These Augusta, City of www.delavanwi.org 715/286-2555 Cable Area Chamber of Commerce Dodge County Tourism Association www.cityofaugusta.org 715/798-3833, 800/533-7454 920/386-3701, 800/414-0101 organizations are ready www.cable4fun.com Balsam Lake Village Clerk’s Office www.dodgecounty.com and waiting to help 715/485-3646 Cadott Chamber of Commerce Dodgeville Area Chamber of www.balsamlake-wi.com 715/289-3338 Commerce www.cadottchamber.org you plan your Balsam Lake, Village of 608/935-9200, 877/863-6343 715/485-3424 Calumet County/Travel Calumet www.dodgeville.com Wisconsin getaway. BalsamLakeWI.com 920/849-1493 ext 200 Door County Chamber of Commerce www.travelcalumet.com Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce 920/743-4456, 800/527-3529 608/356-8333, 800/227-2266 Cambridge Chamber of Commerce www.doorcounty.com www.baraboo.com 608/423-3780 Douglas County www.cambridgewi.com Barron County Economic Development (see Superior-Douglas County) 715/637-6871, 800/529-4148 Cassville Department of Tourism Eagle River Area Chamber of www.co.barron.wi.us 608/725-5855 Commerce & Visitors Center www.cassville.org Bayfield Chamber of Commerce 715/479-6400, 800/359-6315 715/779-3335, 800/447-4094 Castle Rock-Petenwell Lakes www.eagleriver.org www.bayfield.org Association East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce 608/847-1904 262/642-3770 Bayfield County Tourism & Recreation www.castlerockpetenwell.com 715/373-6125, 800/472-6338 www.easttroywi.org www.bayfieldcounty.org Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce & Eau Claire (Visit Eau Claire) Visitor Center Beaver Dam Area Chamber of 715/831-2340, 888/523-3866 262/377-9620, 800/237-2874 www.visiteauclaire.com Commerce www.cedarburg.org 920/887-8879 Eau Claire Lakes Area Business www.beaverdamchamber.com Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce Association 715/924-3200, 800/317-1720 715/376-2322 Beloit Convention & Visitors Bureau www.chetekwi.net 608/365-4838, 800/423-5648 www.eauclairelakes.com www.visitbeloit.com Chetek Resort Owners Association Edgerton Area Chamber of Commerce 715/924-4440, 800/431-0980 608/884-4408, 888/298-4408 Berlin Chamber of Commerce www.chetek.net 920/361-3636 www.edgertonwisconsin.com www.1berlin.com Chilton Chamber of Commerce Elkhart Lake Tourism Commission 920/418-1650 920/876-2385, 877/355-4278 Birchwood Area Lakes Association www.chiltonchamber.com 715/354-7846, 800/236-2252 www.elkhartlake.com www.birchwoodwi.com Chippewa Falls Area Visitors Center Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce 715/723-0331, 888/723-0024 262/723-5788 Black River Falls Area Chamber of www.chippewachamber.org Commerce www.elkhorn-wi.org 715/284-4658, 800/404-4008 Chippewa Valley Elroy Commons Tourist Info Center www.blackrivercountry.net (see Eau Claire) 608/462-2410, 888/606-2453 Bloomer Chamber of Commerce Clark County Economic Development www.elroywi.com 715/568-333 Corporation Ephraim www.bloomerchamber.com 715/267-3205, 888/252-7594 (see Door County) www.clark-cty-wi.org Boscobel Chamber of Commerce Fennimore Chamber and Economic 608/375-2672 Columbia County Visitor Bureau Development Office www.boscobelwisconsin.com 608/742-6161, 800/842-2524 608/822-3599, 800/822-1131 www.travelcolumbiacounty.net Destinations highlighted in red are Boulder Junction Chamber of www.fennimore.com members or associate members of the Commerce Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Fish Creek Civic Association Wisconsin Association of Convention & 715/385-2400, 800/466-8759 920/623-3699 920/868-2316, 800/577-1880 Visitors Bureaus. 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Tourism Contacts continued Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Milton Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Bureau 608/635-8070 608/868-6222 Florence County Tourism 715/386-8411, 800/657-6775 www.lakewisconsin.org www.miltonareachamber.com 715/528-5377, 888/889-0049 www.hudsonwi.org Lakewood Area Chamber of Milwaukee (VISIT Milwaukee) www.florencewisconsin.com Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce Commerce 414/273-7222, 800/554-1448 Fond du Lac Area Convention & 715/561-4334, 866/340-4334 715/276-6500 www.milwaukee.org Visitors Bureau www.hurleywi.com www.lakewoodareachamber.com Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce 920/923-3010, 800/937-9123 Iron County Development Zone Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce 608/987-3201, 888/764-6894 www.fdl.com Council 608/723-2820, 866/876-2665 www.mineralpoint.com Forest County Advertising Committee 715/561-2922 www.lancasterwisconsin.com Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Area 715/478-2212, 800/334-3387 www.ironcountywi.com Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce www.forestcountywi.com/ Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce 715/547-3432, 800/236-3432 715/356-5266, 800/446-6784 Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of 715/372-8558, 800/345-0716 www.landolakes-wi.org www.minocqua.org Commerce www.visitironriver.com Langlade County Monroe Chamber of Commerce and 920/563-3210, 888/733-3678 Jackson County (see Antigo Area) Industry www.fortchamber.com (see Black River Area) Lincoln Co. Forestry, Land & Parks 608/325-7648 Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Janesville Area Convention & Visitors 715/536-0327 www.monroechamber.org Bureau Bureau www.co.lincoln.wi.us Monroe Co Department of Tourism 920/734-3358, 800/236-6673 608/757-3171, 800/487-2757 Long Lake Chamber of Commerce 608/372-2166 www.foxcities.org www.janesvillecvb.com www.longlake99.cc www.bikesandberries.com Fremont Chamber of Commerce Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Madeline Island Chamber of Montello Area Chamber of Commerce 920/446-3838 920/674-4511 Commerce 608/297-7420, 800/684-7199 www.travelfremont.com www.jeffersonchamberwi.com 715/747-2801, 888/475-3386 www.montellowi.com Galesville Jefferson County Area Tourism Council www.madelineisland.com Mount Horeb Area Chamber of (see Trempealeau County) 920/563-3210 Madison Convention & Visitors Commerce Gays Mills, Village of www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com Bureau, Greater 608/437-5914, 888/765-5929 608/735-4341 Juneau Chamber of Commerce 608/255-2537, 800/373-6376 www.trollway.com www.gaysmills.org/ 920/386-3359 www.visitmadison.com Muscoda, Village of Geneva Lake West Chamber of www.juneauwi.org Manitowish Waters Chamber of 608/739-3182 www.muscoda.com Commerce Juneau County Visitors Commerce 262/275-5102, 877/275-5102 Bureau/Economic Development 715/543-8488, 888/626-9877 Neenah www.genevalakewest.com 608/427-2070, 888/898-2550 www.manitowishwaters.org (see Fox Cities) Germantown Area Chamber of www.juneaucounty.com/tourism.asp Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce Commerce Kaukauna Bureau 715/743-6444, 888/252-7594 262/255-1812 (see Fox Cities) 920/683-4388, 800/627-4896 www.neillsville.org www.germantownchamber.org Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors www.manitowoc.org New Glarus Chamber of Commerce & Grant Co. UWEX Office Bureau Manitowoc County, The Chamber of Tourist Information 608/723-2125, 866/472-6894 262/654-7307, 800/654-7309 920/684-5575, 866/727-5575 608/527-2095, 800/527-6838 www.grantcounty.org/visitor www.kenoshacvb.com www.manitowocchamber.com www.swisstown.com Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce Kewaunee Chamber of Commerce Marinette/Menominee Area Chamber New London Area Chamber of 715/463-2405 920/388-4822, 800/666-8214 of Commerce Commerce www.grantsburgwi.com www.kewaunee.org 715/735-6681, 800/236-6681 920/982-5822 Green Bay Convention & Visitor Kewaunee County Promotions & www.mandmchamber.com www.newlondonwi.org Bureau, Greater Recreation Dept. Marquette NOW New Richmond Area Chamber of 920/494-9507, 888/867-3342 920/388-0444 888/318-0362 Commerce & Visitors Bureau www.greenbay.com www.kewauneeco.org/rec www.marquettenow.com 715/246-2900, 800/654-6380 Green County Tourism Kickapoo Valley Association Marshfield Convention & Visitors www.newrichmondchamber.com 608/328-1838, 888/222-9111 608/629-5911 Bureau Oconomowoc Convention & Visitors www.greencounty.org www.kickapoovalley.org 715/384-4314, 800/422-4541 Bureau Green Lake Area Chamber of Kickapoo Valley Reserve www.visitmarshfieldwi.com 262/569-3236, 800/524-3744 Commerce 608/625-2960 Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce, www.oconomowocusa.com 920/294-3231, 800/253-7354 http://kvr.state.wi.us Greater Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce www.visitgreenlake.com Kohler Visitor Information Center 608/847-4142, 866/516-1646 920/834-6967 Green Lake, Community of, Visitors 800/344-2838 www.mauston.com www.ocontoareachamber.com Center www.destinationkohler.com Mayville Area Chamber of Commerce Oconto County Tourism 800/662-6927 La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors 920/387-5776, 800/256-7670 920/834-6969, 888/626-6862 www.glcountry.com Bureau www.mayvillechamber.com www.ocontocounty.org Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce 608/782-2366, 800/658-9424 Medford Area Chamber of Commerce Oconto Falls Area Chamber of 262/673-7002 www.explorelacrosse.com 715/748-4729, 888/682-9567 Commerce www.hartfordchamber.org Lac du Flambeau Chamber of www.medfordwis.com 920/846-8306 Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce Commerce Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce www.ocontofallschamber.com 262/367-7059 715/588-3346, 877/588-3346 715/274-2330 Omro Area Chamber of Commerce www.hartland-wi.org www.lacduflambeauchamber.com www.mellenwi.org 920/685-6960 Hayward Lakes Visitors & Convention Ladysmith Menasha www.omro-wi.com Bureau (see Rusk County) (see Fox Cities) Onalaska Tourism Commission 715/634-4801, 800/724-2992 Lafayette Development Corporation Menominee Tribal Public Relations 608/781-9570, 800/873-1901 www.haywardlakes.com 608/776-8080, 866/304-7229 715/799-5217 www.discoveronalaska.com Hazelhurst Information Center www.lafayettecounty.org Menomonie Ontario (Hill Country Chamber of 715/356-7350 Lake Geneva Area Convention & (see Chippewa Valley) Commerce) www.hazelhurstwi.com Visitors Bureau 608/462-2245 Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce www.hillcountrychamberwi.org Hidden Valleys 262/248-4416, 800/345-1020 715/476-2389 608/739-3500, 800/592-6968 www.lakegenevawi.com www.mercercc.com Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce www.hiddenvalleys.com Lake Mills Area Chamber of Commerce 715/755-3300, 800/947-0581 Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce www.vil.osceola.wi.us Horicon Chamber of Commerce 920/648-3585 715/536-9474, 877/907-2757 920/485-3200 www.lakemills.org www.merrillchamber.org Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau www.horiconchamber.com Lake Tomahawk Information Bureau 920/303-9200, 877/303-9200 Merrimac www.visitoshkosh.com 715/277-2602 (see Lake Wisconsin)

78 Visit travelwisconsin.com Osseo City Hall Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Stockholm Merchants Association Washington Co. Convention & Visitors 715/597-2207 715/234-2126, 877/234-2126 715/442-2266 Bureau www.cityofosseo.com www.rice-lake.com stockholmwisconsin.com 262/677-5069, 888/974-8687 Ozaukee County Tourism Council Richland Center Area Chamber/Main Stone Lake Area Chamber of www.visitwashingtoncounty.com 262/284-9288, 800/403-9898 Street Commerce Washington Island Chamber of www.ozaukeetourism.com 608/647-6205 715/865-3378 Commerce Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.richlandchamber.com www.stonelakewi.us 920/847-2179 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703 Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce Stoughton Chamber of Commerce www.washingtonislandchamber.com www.parkfalls.com 920/748-6764 608/873-7912, 888/873-7912 Watertown Area Chamber of Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce www.ripon-wi.com www.stoughtonwi.com Commerce 715/487-5222 River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Sturgeon Bay Visitor & Convention 920/261-6320, 877/733-9886 www.pelicanlakewi.org 715/425-2533 Bureau www.watertownchamber.com Pepin County Visitor Information www.rfchamber.com 920/743-6246, 800/301-6695 Waukesha & Pewaukee CVB 715/672-5709, 888/672-5709 Rock County Tourism Council www.sturgeonbay.net 262/542-0330, 800/366-8474 www.visitpepincounty.com 866/376-8767 Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce www.visitwaukesha.org Pepin Visitor Information Center www.rockcounty.org 608/837-4547, 800/400-6162 Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce 715/442-3011, 800/442-3011 Rusk Co. Visitors Center & Rail www.sunprairiechamber.com 715/258-7343, 888/417-4040 www.pepinwisconsin.com Displays Superior-Douglas County Convention www.waupacamemories.com Peshtigo Chamber of Commerce 715/532-2642, 800/535-7875 & Visitors Bureau Waupun Chamber of Commerce 715/582-0327 www.ruskcounty.org 715/392-2773, 800/942-5313 920/324-3491 www.peshtigochamber.com Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of www.superiorchamber.org www.waupunchamber.com Phelps Chamber of Commerce Commerce Taylor County Tourism Wausau-Central Wisconsin Convention 715/545-3800, 877/669-7077 608/643-4168, 800/683-2453 715/748-4729, 888/682-9567 & Visitors Bureau www.phelpscofc.org www.saukprairie.com www.medfordwis.com 715/355-8788, 888/948-4748 www.visitwausau.com Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce Sayner-Star Lake Chamber of Three Lakes Area Chamber of 715/339-4100, 888/408-4800 Commerce Commerce and Welcome Center Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce www.phillipswisconsin.net 715/542-3789 715/546-3344, 800/972-6103 920/787-3488, 877/928-8662 www.sayner-starlake.org www.threelakes.com www.visitwaushara.com/ Pickerel-Pearson Business Association 715/484-3634 Shawano Country Chamber of Tomah Convention & Visitors Bureau Webster www.pickerel-pearson.com Commerce 608/372-2166, 800/948-6624 (see Burnett County) 715/524-2139, 800/235-8528 www.tomahwisconsin.com West Bend Area Chamber of Pierce County Partners in Tourism, Inc. www.shawanocountry.com 715/273-5864, 800/474-3723 Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce www.travelpiercecounty.com Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce 262/338-2666, 888/338-8666 Commerce 715/453-5334, 800/569-2160 www.wbachamber.org Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce 800/457-9497 www.gototomahawk.com 608/348-8888 Westby Chamber of Commerce www.sheboygan.org www.platteville.com Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce 608/634-4011, 866/493-7829 Sheboygan Falls Chamber/Main Street, 608/534-6780 www.westbywi.com Plymouth Chamber of Inc. www.trempealeau.net Commerce/Visitor Information Center Weyauwega Area Chamber of 920/467-6206 920/893-0079, 888/693-8263 Trempealeau County Tourism Council Commerce www.sheboyganfalls.org/chamber- www.plymouthwisconsin.com 800/927-5339 920/867-2500 mnst.htm www.ruralexperiences.com www.weyauwegachamber.com Polk County Information Center Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce 715/483-1410, 800/222-7655 Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association Whitewater Tourism Council 715/468-4340 www.polkcountytourism.com 715/769-3680 262-473-4005; 866-499-8687 www.shelllakeonline.com www.turtleflambeauflowage.com www.discoverwhitewater.org Portage Area Chamber of Commerce Shullsburg Community Development 608/742-6242, 800/474-2525 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Winchester Chamber of Commerce www.portagewi.com Corp. Association www.winchester-wi.org 608/965-4579 262/877-2220 Winneconne Area Chamber of Potosi-Tennyson Chamber of www.shullsburgwisconsin.org www.twinlakeschamber.com Commerce Commerce Siren Area Chamber of Commerce 608/763-2261 Two Rivers 920/582-4775 715/349-5999, 800/788-3164 www.potosiwisconsin.com (see Manitowoc Area VCB) www.winneconne.org www.visitsiren.com Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Uplands of Southwest Wisconsin Winter Area Chamber of Commerce Sister Bay Advancement Association Commerce 608/437-6580, 800/279-9472 715/266-2204, 800/762-7179 920/854-2812 www.uplands.ws/ www.winterwi.com 608/326-8555, 800/732-1673 www.sisterbaytourism.com www.prairieduchien.org Vernon County Tourism Council Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Somerset Chamber of Commerce Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce 608/637-2575 Bureau 715/247-3366 www.visitvernoncounty.com 608/254-4636, 800/223-3557 715/262-3284 www.somerset-chamber.com www.prescottwi.com Vilas County Advertising & Publicity www.wisdells.com Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Dept. Wisconsin Indian Head Country Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 608/269-4123, 800/354-2453 715/479-3649, 800/236-3649 Tourism 715/686-2910, 888/835-6508 www.bikesparta.com www.presqueisle.com www.vilas.org 715/924-2970, 800/826-6966 Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce Viroqua www.wisconsinindianhead.org Price County Tourism Dept. 715/635-2168, 800/367-3306 (see Vernon County) Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & 715/339-4505, 800/269-4505 www.spoonerchamber.org www.pricecountywi.net Walworth County Visitor’s Bureau Visitors Bureau Spring Green Chamber of Commerce Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce 262/723-3980, 800/395-8687 715/422-4650, 800/554-4484 608/588-2054, 800/588-2042 www.visitwalworthcounty.com www.visitwisrapids.com 920/295-3877 www.springgreen.com www.princetonwi.com Warrens Area Business Association Woodruff St. Croix Falls (Falls Chamber of Racine County Convention & Visitors 608/378-4200 (see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff) Commerce) www.cranfest.com Bureau 715-483-3580 262/884-6400, 800/272-2463 www.scfwi.com Washburn Area Chamber of www.racine.org/ Commerce Destinations highlighted in red are St. Germain Chamber of Commerce 715/373-5017, 800/253-4495 Reedsburg Area Chamber of members or associate members of 715/477-2205, 800/727-7203 www.washburnchamber.com Commerce www.st-germain.com the Wisconsin Association of 608/524-2850, 800/844-3507 Washburn County/Spooner Area Convention & Visitors Bureaus. www.reedsburg.org Stevens Point Area Convention & Tourism They offer meeting and convention Visitors Bureau 715/635-9696, 800/367-3306 Rhinelander Area Chamber of facilities. 715/344-2556, 800/236-4636 www.washburncounty.org Commerce www.spacvb.com 715/365-7464, 800/236-4386 www.rhinelanderchamber.com

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Gallery Guide, visit the Wisconsin Arts Wisconsin Off-Road Bicycling Wisconsin Historical Society More Sources Board’s Web site at Association 816 State St. of Tourism www.artsboard.wisconsin.gov. PO Box 664 Madison, WI 53706-1482 The Cultural Coalition of Wisconsin has Racine, WI 53401-0664 608/264 6400 (Information Desk), Information created www.portalwisconsin.org to www.worba.org 608/264-6535 (Library Reference Desk) support the state’s culture, arts, 608/264-6555 (Museum at 30 N Carroll 1. Accommodations 7. Boat, Snowmobile & ATV on the Square) humanities and history. It is a Licensing and Regulation 2. Agricultural Information comprehensive guide to Wisconsin’s www.wisconsinhistory.org 3. Arts Information performance and visual arts. For information about boat, snowmobile, and ATV licensing and 12. Meeting & Convention 4. Attractions 4. Attractions regulation, contact: Planning 5. ATV Information For a free copy of the Wisconsin Wisconsin DNR For assistance in planning a meeting or 6. Biking Information Highway Map & Attraction Guide, a P.O. Box 7924 convention in Wisconsin, contact: 7. Boat, Snowmobile & ATV publication of the Association of Madison, WI 53707-7924 Wisconsin Association of Licensing and Regulation Wisconsin Tourism Attractions (AWTA) 608/266-2107 Convention & Visitor Bureaus 8. Camping Information featuring 64 member and associate www.dnr.state.wi.us P.O. Box 393 9. Fishing & Hunting Licensing member attractions, call 800/432-8747, Sun Prairie, WI 53590-0393 & Regulation or order from the tourism Web site, 8. Camping Information 608/837-6693, 877/967-9674 10. Golf Courses www.travelwisconsin.com. To view the Private Campgrounds www.thinkwisconsin.com 11. History & Heritage same data on-line, visit the AWTA Web For a free copy of the WACO 12. Meeting & Convention Planning site at www.wiattraction.com. Campground Directory, the official pub- 13. Road Conditions & Construction Detours 13. Road Conditions & Construction The Wisconsin Association of lication of the Wisconsin Association of Detours Convention & Visitors Bureaus Campground Owners, featuring 164 For recorded reports of statewide 14. Rustic Roads maintains an attractive Web site with privately owned campgrounds across detours, closures, traffic inconveniences the state, call 800/432 8747, or order or winter road conditions, call 511 or 15. Snowmobiling Information direct links to each of its twenty-seven member city sites. There you’ll find from the tourism Web site, www.travel- 866-511-9472 toll-free from Wisconsin 16. Weather Reports plenty of timely information about the wisconsin.com. To view the same data and neighboring states, or visit on-line, visit the WACO Web site at www.511wi.gov/Web/. 1. Accommodations events, attractions, recreational activities and amenities offered by each www.wisconsincampgrounds.com. For a free copy of the Wisconsin Bed & 14. Rustic Roads destination. To access this Wisconsin State Park and Forest Campgrounds Breakfast Directory, the official travel information, visit To request a free Wisconsin State Parks The Wisconsin Rustic Roads Program publication of the Wisconsin Bed and www.escapetowisconsin.com. Visitors Guide, call 800/432-8747, or identifies rural, lightly traveled roadways Breakfast Association (WBBA), featuring order from the tourism Web site, that retain the charm of an era when 200 unique B&Bs throughout the state, 5. ATV Information www.travelwisconsin.com. To view the people traveled more slowly and call 800/432 8747, or order from the For a free copy of the Wisconsin ATV same data on-line, visit the state parks savored the sights and sounds along the tourism Web site, Guide, which includes maps and Web site at www.wiparks.net. To make way. Wisconsin Rustic Roads is a 72- www.travelwisconsin.com. To view the narrative information about twenty ATV a campsite reservation at a Wisconsin page guide that details each roadway. same data on-line, including amenities, trails and intensive use areas in State Park or State Forest, call 888/WI- Download this e-publication at contact information, and photos of Wisconsin, call 800/432-8747, or order PARKS (888/947-2757), or go on-line at www.travelwisconsin.com. To view the each property, visit the WBBA Web site on-line at www.travelwisconsin.com. www.reserveamerica.com same data on-line, visit the rustic road’s at www.yestobliss.com The Wisconsin ATV Association has free website at For a free copy of the Wisconsin membership information, publishes a 9. Fishing & Hunting Licensing www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/scenic/ Lodging Directory, the official magazine, and has additional informa- & Regulation rusticroads.htm publication of the Wisconsin Hotel & tion on its Web site www.watva.org, or For information about fishing and hunt- Lodging Association, listing nearly 1,000 call 920-694-0583. ing licensing and regulations, contact: 15. Snowmobiling Information For a free Wisconsin Snowmobile Trails hotels, motels, resorts, B&Bs and Wisconsin DNR 6. Biking Information Map or for a free Wisconsin Fall/Winter country inns across the state, call P.O. Box 7921 Event & Recreation Guide listing county 800/432-8747, or order from the For a free copy of the Wisconsin Biking Madison, WI 53707-7921 contacts for local maps and conditions, tourism Web site, Guide including detailed maps and 608/266 2621 (Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm) call 800/432-8747, or order on-line at www.travelwisconsin.com. To view the descriptions of 30 designated bike trails, 877/945-4236 (24/7, including Non-res- www.travelwisconsin.com. same data on-line, including amenities, off-road mountain bike trails, and on- ident Snowmobile Pass sales) contact information and photos of each road loop tours, call 800/432-8747, or www.dnr.state.wi.us For membership and contact property, visit the WHLA website at order on-line at information about local snowmobile www.wisconsinlodging.info www.travelwisconsin.com. That same 10. Golf Courses clubs in all 72 Wisconsin counties that Web site also includes maps, For a free copy of the Wisconsin Golf groom and maintain Wisconsin’s 22,000 2. Agricultural Information descriptions and trail facts for more Guide, Directory of Courses, the official miles of trail, contact: The Wisconsin Department of than fifty other Wisconsin bike trails publication of the Golf Course Owners Association of Wisconsin Agriculture maintains an excellent Web and tours. of Wisconsin (GCOW) featuring more Snowmobile Clubs site, savorWisconsin.com. It offers the The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin than 450 golf courses in the state avail- 529 Trail Side Dr Suite 100 most advanced search capabilities to (BFW) sells a set of four, comprehensive able for public play, call 800/432 8747, DeForest, WI 53532 find your favorite Wisconsin products, maps showing on-road bicycle routes as or order from the tourism Web site, 608-846-5534 or 800-232-4108 including municipal farmers markets, well as linear bike trails. The large, www.travelwisconsin.com. To view the www.awsc.org roadside markets, maple syrup and foldout maps are available in many same data on-line, visit the GCOW Web honey products, wineries, Christmas Wisconsin bicycle shops for suggested site at www.gcow.org. 16. Weather Reports tree farms, farms where you can pick Before you travel, you can check the retail price of $3 each for BFW 11. History & Heritage your own fruits and vegetables, organic members ($5 non-members), or $10/set weather report for Wisconsin and the produce, and much more. for BFW members ($18 non-members), Wisconsin Historical Society Sites Midwest by visiting www.weather.gov. The Wisconsin Historical Society oper- For sectors in Wisconsin, call one of 3. Arts Information plus tax. The maps can also be ordered by calling 800/362-4537; add $3 S&H ates ten historic sites and museums these numbers: For a free copy of the Wisconsin Arts for up to 3 maps, $5 for the set of 4 statewide that illuminate and preserve Green Bay: 920/494 2363 Board’s Art and Craft Fairs Directory, maps. Wisconsin’s past. For information about La Crosse: 608/784 7294 listing more than 400 art and craft fairs these educational and cultural sites, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Madison (Sullivan): 608/249 6645 statewide, call 800/432-8747, or order contact: Milwaukee (Sullivan): 414/744-8000 from the tourism Web site, 106 E. Doty St. www.travelwisconsin.com. To view the Madison, WI 53703 same data on-line, as well as an online 608/251-4456 www.bfw.org copy of the Wisconsin Art Museum & Visit travelwisconsin.com for even more great Wisconsin activites.

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