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Northern Wisconsin / Northwoods Events |
| NORTHWOODS CALENDAR INFO for the year 2001 (Always check ahead for calendar and detail changes)... More suggestions for special things to do in Northern Wisconsin / Northwoods during the spring, summer & fall seasons... *Cruise the Chippewa Flowage on Treeland's Resorts' Chippewa Queen Tours. (715-462-3874). *Collect driftwood along the shores of the Rainbow Flowage, St. Germain. (800-727-7203). *Take a "Picnic on the Pond" Pontoon Boat/Appetizer Ride on the Holcombe Flowage out of Paradise Shores Resort Hotel. (800-657-4512). *See the Historic Boathouses & Buildings of Eagle River. (800-359-6315). *Grab some crab-legs at Lakewoods Resort. (800-255-5937). *Mountain Bike, golf, and dine at Devil's Head Resort & Convention Center, Merrimac, WI. (45 minutes north of Madison, near Devil's Lake). (800-472-6670). *Bingo; Flea Market, Auto Racing, Trail Tours, water Ski show, Fishing and Nature Seminars - in Eagle River, all summer. (800-359-6315). Museums: *Northwoods Children's Museum, Eagle River, WI. (800-359-6315). *"House of Memories," Historical Museum, Eagle River, WI. (800-359-6315). *Carl's Wood Art Museum, Eagle River, WI. (800-359-6315). *World's Largest Wood Stacker & Logging History Museum, Cornell/Holcombe, WI. Paradise Shores = (800-657-4512). For detailed calendars, information, and details: Chambers of Commerce: Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center: Box 1917, Eagle River, WI 54521; 1-800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; website = www.eagleriver.org St. Germain Area Chamber of Commerce, Dept. CB: Box 155, St. Germain, WI 54558; 800-727-7203 or 715-477-2205; e-mail: info@st-germain.com; website: www.st-germain.com Taylor County Tourism, Dept. CB: Box 231, Medford, WI 54451; 888-682-9567; e-mail = chamber@dwave.net; website = www.medfordwis.com Resorts: Devil's Head Resort & Convention Center and Golf Course, Dept. CB: S6330 Bluff Rd., Merrimac, WI 53561. 800-338-4579 (800-DEVILS-X); 800-472-6670; or (608) 493-2251. e-mail = info@www.devilsheadresort.com; website = www.devilsheadresort.com Lakewoods Resort & Conference Center & Forest Ridges Golf Course, Dept. CB: HC 73, Box 715, Cable, WI 54821; 800-255-5937 or 715-794-2561; e-mail: lakewood@cheqnet.net; website: http://lakewoodsresort.com/ Paradise Shores Resort/Hotel & Smokin'Joe's Southern Grille & Bar, Dept. CB: W26364 CTH M, Holcombe, WI 54745; 800-657-4512 or 715-595-4227. website: www.paradiseshores.com Treeland's Resort & Motel; Oak Shores Deluxe Suites, Chippewa Queen Tours, RFD 4, Hayward, WI 54843; Phone: 715-462-3874, Ext. C; FAX: 715-462-9286; e-mail: vacations@TreelandResorts.com; website: http://TreelandResorts.com Attractions: Chippewa Queen Tours, Treeland's Resort & Motel; Oak Shores Deluxe Suites, RFD 4, Hayward, WI 54843; Phone: 715-462-3874, Ext. C; FAX: 715-462-9286; e-mail: vacations@TreelandResorts.com; website: http://TreelandResorts.co Annual Events in Northern Wisconsin / Northwoods. Please contact chambers of commerce, listed at end, for more information, to confirm dates & details; and for lodging and accommodations information). For current calendars, go to our "Events" pages. Northern Wisconsin Annual Events ›Starting Memorial Weekend and all season long: Regular, Chippewa Flowage cruises and wildlife watching, out of Treelandâs Resort, narrated by family patriarch, Oscar Treland. Dinner cruises, fall color tours, and charters on the Chippewa Queen allow visitors to view wildlife include eagles, beavers, otters, loons; islands and scenic beauty of the Chippewa Flowageâs magnificent 17,000-acre wilderness. Those who wish to do their own ãdrivingä can rent boats at Treelandâs Marina. Eagle River, Wisconsin: ›Steam into Eagle River each June for the Annual Eagle River Antique Steam and Gas Engine Show and Craft Show. More than 300 engines, tractors, and antique equipment will be on display and operating. Special this year are an operating steam launch (boat) and vintage wood boats. Cranberries Jubilee; quilt and craft shows and demos; water-ski show; ventriloquist; polka band; haywagon, fire engine, and pony rides. At Eagle Riverâs Pine-Aire Resort & Campground. 715-479-9208. ›Run to the Eagle Annual Harley Rally in Eagle River, Wisconsin, each June, when Harley Davidson aficionados zoom to Eagle River to participate in all sorts of biker games, runs, and parties, including the awarding of a new Harley to one of the lucky participants. At the Eagle River Derby Track and around Eagle River. 715-479-4424. ›Be lured to the Mega Musky 100 Tournament each June, on Eagle Riverâs Chain of 28 lakes. Team events; entry fee; prize payouts. All proceeds for area improvements, fish stocking, boat landings, etc. 715-479-6494. ›Muse about Eagle Riverâs New Northwoods Childrenâs Museum. Activities at the new Northwoods Childrenâs Museum in Eagle River have a ãnorthwoods flavor.ä For example, kids can climb a fire tower, look for fires, and call the ranger station; cook and wash clothes in an old style log Pioneer Cabin; catch, identify, measure and release fish; help clear up a log jam like the lumberjacks used to do. Plus, many, many other activities typical of childrenâs museums, e.g. bubble chamber; toy station; construction junction, and much more. Serves northern Wisconsin kids, and visitors as well. Open year-round. Modest admission fee. 715-479-4623. For more information, contact Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Box 218, Eagle River, WI 54521-0218; phone 800-359-6315; e-mail: info@eagle-river.com; Website: www.eagle-river.com Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridges Golf Course, Cable, Wisconsin. ›Tee off on the Cable Menâs Open Golf Tournament in June at Lakewoodsâ Forest Ridges Golf Course. Golf Tournament with prizes. ›Lakewoodsâ Forest Ridges Golf Course won a 3-Star Rating among ã1998-1999 Places to Play,ä from Golf Digest. ›Lakewoods has named John Messina as Forest Ridgesâ Golf Course general manager; and Ina Hale, golf professional; Lakewoods Forest Ridges is located 8 miles east of Cable, in northwest Wisconsin, on Lake Namakagon, in the midst of the Chequamegon National Forest. For more information, contact Lakewoods Resort, Conference Center, and Forest Ridges Golf Course: HC 73, Box 715, Cable, WI 54821; phone 715-794-2561; 800-255-5937 (reservations). e-mail: lakewood@cheqnet.net; Web-site: http://lakewoodsresort.com Northern Wisconsin Annual Winter Events & Activities... Eagle River, Wisconsin Eagle River Annual Ice Palace Construction & Display. Between Christmas and mid-January each year, weather permitting, and stands through winter season in downtown Eagle River's Riverview Park. (See also "What to do in the winter in Eagle River," in our "Features" section). 800-359-6315; 715-479-8575. The majestic Eagle River ice palace rises each year -- and it's large -- as more than 2,600 eleven-inch blocks of ice are cut from Eagle River's Silver Lake and transported to downtown Eagle River; put together, differently each time, for a magnificent edifice. Fun to watch ice cut, being built, and then stands all season long for everyone to see and enjoy. Built by the Eagle River Area Fire Department and other volunteers. Located RIGHT ON snowmobile trail that goes through Eagle River. For cool memories, take pictures in front of Eagle River's unique Ice Palace! Valvoline World Championship Snowmobile Derby, Eagle River, Wisconsin. Each January. 715-479-4424; 800-359-6315; 715-479-8575. 1999 was the 36th consecutive year of The World Championship Snowmobile Derby race to crown the world's champion in all classes of snowmobile racing! More than 300 competitors from U.S. and Canada and thousands of spectators. Three classes of sleds: stock, modified and world class or Formula I and III. Unique race facility, constructed solely for snowmobile racing and is the only single purpose snowmobile track anywhere. "Woody's Ride With the Champs," at World Championship Snowmobile Derby, Eagle River, Wisconsin. The Thursday of the Snowmobile Derby weekend. Spectators and fans take a sled ride around the track with their idols. Snowmobile Derby Track. Eagle River, Wisconsin. 715-479-4424; 800-359-6315; 715-479-8575. Nicolet Sprint Sled Dog Races, Eagle River, Wisconsin. At Camp Nicolet, Eagle River, Wisconsin. 800-359-6315; 715-479-8575.. 715-545-2522. Real 4-dog, 6-dog, and 10-dog teams driven by young, old, and in-between "mushers." Managed by the Wisc. Trailblazers Sled Dog Club and Sanctioned by the International Sled Dog Racing Association. Kids and adults love to watch these magnificent dogs at work and play; get a chance for some up-close petting and picture-taking; plus sled dog rides for the whole family! Trig's Annual Klondike Days, Eagle River, Wisconsin. Usually Saturday, Sunday the third weekend in February. Check ahead. At Snowmobile Derby Track, High School, Middle School, and adjacent areas (Rendezvous Camp and re-enactments); as well as other venues all around Eagle River. 800-359-6315; 715-479-8575. Klondike Days in Eagle River, Wisconsin, has been called "The most multi-faceted winter event in Wisconsin...A true family event!" Offering a marvelous panoply of winter events, competitions, activities, and performances -- indoors and outdoors -- including the World Championship Oval Sled Dog Sprints; River Country Reds Rendezvous historical re-creation (yep, they live and camp outdoors, as in the "good, old days"! See for yourself and taste some delicious home-made popcorn!) There are several logging events and competitions, including weight pulls (see dogs and horses willingly pull tons of weight); Native Americal Cultural Performance and Expositions; Old Time Musical Review; craft show, Wildlife Art Show, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, petting zoo, food, novelties, etc. For Up-To-Date Information about Eagle River, Wisconsin ANY TIME of YEAR: Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center: Box 1917, Eagle River, WI 54521; 1-800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; website = www.eagleriver.org Lakewoods Resort, Conference Center & Forest Ridges Golf Course, Lake Namakagon, Cable, Wisconsin World's Longest Weenie Roast and Spring Snowmobiling Events, each March. Snowmobile activities and events allweekend. More than 500 people get their buns over to Lakewoods to line up for "The World's Longest Weenie Roast" on the ice of Lake Namakagon behind the resort. Piles of activities all weekend long include snowmobile radar runs; snowmobile soccer; ice golf; ice volleyball, pancake and sausage brunch; and hot air ballon rides. Special weekend packages at area resorts. For more information, call Lakewoods at (715) 794-2561; reservations, 800-255-5937. e-mail: lakewood@cheqnet.net Lakewoods Resort & Conference Center & Forest Ridges Golf Course, Dept. CB: HC 73, Box 715, Cable, WI 54821; 800-255-5937 or 715-794-2561; e-mail: lakewood@cheqnet.net; website: http://lakewoodsresort.com/ Finnishing Touches, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Each March, Celebrate Scandinavian Days and St. Urho's Day (the day the Finns chased the grasshoppers out of Finland, and when the Finns wear "purple.") At Finnishing Touches, Rhinelander, Wisconsin.* Finnishing Touches is a Victorian Mansion, creative art studio, gallery, art supplies, antiques, and gift shop in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, celebrating its 100th birthday this year. *For more information on the above, a list of creative art classes, and free newsletter, contact:Finnishing Touches, 919 Arbutus St., Rhinelander WI 54501. 715-369-3544; e-mail = mandmike@newnorth.net Ski and Dogsled opportunities and experiences... in December, January and February. Disabled are encouraged to participate. More information in our "Special Interest" section on this website, and Contact Wilderness Inquiry, 1313 Fifth St., SE, Suite 117, Box 84, Minneapolis, MN 55414-9727. 800-728-0719 (nationwide); 612-379-3858 Cross Country Ski by Candlelight... at any of 24 Wisconsin State Park and Forest trails this winter. For a list of places and dates for candlelight ski events, visit the DNR World Wide Web site at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us or call 608-266-2181. If skiing conditions are poor to marginal, always call ahead to the park or forest office to confirm that the event is being held. Candlelight ski activities are free, but Wisconsin State Park Vehicle Admission Stickers are required to enter most parks. Guided Snowshoe hikes... Modest fee. Limited number of snowshoes are available. For more information, call or writeCable Natural History Museum, P.O. Box 416, Cable, Wisconsin 54821; 715-798-3890. Events and Activities to look forward to in the fall.... check for details of dates, etc. At Lakewoods Resort, Conference Center, and Forest Ridges Golf Course, Cable, Wisconsin. ›Fall Colorama and Golf Packages: September-October. ›Labor Day Sailing Regatta; Golf, and other Special Packages September 1998. Annual event on beautiful, 3,200-acre Lake Namakagon to round out the summer's fullness of activities. (Lakewoods specializes in activities for families and children). Ask about Golf, and Lakewoods' 90th+ Anniversary Packages throughout the fall. ›Lakewoods Forest Ridges Golf Tournament: September. ›Annual event for men and women, on Lakewoods Forest Ridges Golf Course, set amidst the ridges, bogs, waters, and beauty of the Chequamegon National Forest. All manner of wildlife, from deer to birds, & an occasional bear, are seen on Forest Ridges. Golf Packages Available. ›Horror-ble Halloween Celebration, Lakewoods Resort, Conference Center, and Forest Ridges Golf Course, Cable, Wisconsin, October Annual event includes haunted cabin in the woods, hayride, bonfire, several-corpse special dinner, live entertainment, costume party. Packages include accommodations, welcome party, hayride, bonfire, haunted cabin in the woods, dinner, and other happenings. Special Foods on Horror-ble Halloween menu may include, "clammy chowder, slimy coffin salad; prime corpse of rib; chicken in a casket; Namakagon dead fish; potato eyes, French flies; hash hairs, gangreens, and pumpkin eye-scream." For more information, call Lakewoods at (715) 794-2561; reservations, 800-255-5937; e-mail: lakewood@cheqnet.net; Click here for Lakewoods online. For calendars, information, and details: Chambers of Commerce: Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center: Box 1917, Eagle River, WI 54521; 1-800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; website = www.eagleriver.org Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Dept. CB: 400 S. 4th Ave., Suite 8, Park Falls, WI 54552; 800-762-2709 or 715-762-2703; e-mail: pfcoc@ballcom.com. website = http://www.parkfalls.com St. Germain Area Chamber of Commerce, Dept. CB: Box 155, St. Germain, WI 54558; 800-727-7203 or 715-477-2205; e-mail: info@st-germain.com; website: www.st-germain.com Resorts: Devilâs Head Resort & Convention Center and Golf Course, Dept. CB: S6330 Bluff Rd., Merrimac, WI 53561. 800-338-4579 (800-DEVILS-X); 800-472-6670; or (608) 493-2251. e-mail = info@www.devils-head.com; website = www.devils-head.com Lakewoods Resort & Conference Center & Forest Ridges Golf Course, Dept. CB: HC 73, Box 715, Cable, WI 54821; 800-255-5937 or 715-794-2561; e-mail: lakewood@cheqnet.net; website: http://lakewoodsresort.com/ Paradise Shores Resort/Hotel & Smokinâ Joeâs Southern Grille & Bar, Dept. CB: W26364 CTH M, Holcombe, WI 54745; 800-657-4512 or 715-595-4227. website: www.paradiseshores.com Treelandâs Resort & Motel; Oak Shores Deluxe Suites, Chippewa Queen Tours, RFD 4, Hayward, WI 54843; Phone: 715-462-3874, Ext. C; FAX: 715-462-9286; e-mail: vacations@TreelandResorts.com; website: http://TreelandResorts.com Attractions: Chippewa Queen Tours, Treelandâs Resort & Motel; Oak Shores Deluxe Suites, RFD 4, Hayward, WI 54843; Phone: 715-462-3874, Ext. C; FAX: 715-462-9286; e-mail: vacations@TreelandResorts.com; website: http://TreelandResorts.com |