Northern Wisconsin Tourism
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Apostle Islands, Wisconsin
Canoeing Around the Apostle Islands
The Apostle Islands are a group of more than twenty islands on Lake Superior found just off the Bayfield Peninsula in northern Wisconsin. The islands were the spiritual home of the Chippewa natives that lives in the area. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore also encompasses 12 miles of mainland waterfront.
Peck’s Wildwood Wildlife Park - Minocqua, Wisconsin
Spend a Beautiful Day at Peck’s Wildwood Wildlife Park
When traveling through the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin, you will find a wonderful place to visit. Peck’s Wildwood Wildlife Park is located very close to the town of Minocqua, and makes a wonderful place for the whole family to get away and have a fun day. People love that they can get very close to the animals here – it makes for a great experience and great photos.
Holiday Stables - Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Holiday Stables - Rhinelander,
Come to Rhinelander and do something that you have wanted to do for ages but just never took the time for, a horseback ride (and pony rides for the kids.) You will be able to relax while going through the beautiful forest lands and think about what it would have been like for the early settlers in the area.
Lumberjack Steam Train - Laona, Wisconsin
Lumberjack Steam Train -
Take a trip back in time with on the Lumberjack Steam Train vintage train from the 1800’s. You can sit in a rare cupola caboose as you travel into an actual site of a Northwoods logging camp.
The “4-spot” Steam Locomotive was built in 1916 by the Volcan Iron Works in
The Turtle Flambeau Flowage - Near Mercer and Butternut, Wisconsin
The Turtle Flambeau Flowage - Near Mercer and Butternut,
Enjoy the 19,000 acres of clear, sparkling water which was created in 1926 with the dam built to create a reservoir.
If you enjoy solitude of a vast wilderness and want to fish for walleye, musky, and panfish you will love this location. The roaring rapids of the
Chippewa Flowage - Hayward, Wisconsin
Chippewa Flowage -
The Chippewa Flowage is a watery maze of islands and floating bogs a fabulous location for anglers and wildlife watchers.
When the area was flooded it was the home to a small tribe of Indians. In this water may be the home now to the largest musky in the world.
The “Big Chip” is a 15,300 acre impoundment which makes it
Not only is this water a great place for Musky fishing it also ranks right up there with walleye fishing.
Enjoy the beauties of the area with the maze of islands, points, bays and channels, accented by birch, aspen and pine. It is also the home to almost all birds and animals indigenous to northern
The “Big Chip” is split into two basins by County Highway CC. Starting at the bridge in the center of the flowage, traveling southwest in a clockwise fashion, we find the CC South landing, the most-used public landing on the flowage. You can then travel down the first entrance to
The dam construction began in 1921 and was finished in 1924. It was originally built by Northern States Power Company for flood control and provide adequate flow during the winter.
The
Camping on the Chippewa Flowage is allowed at no charge on a first come, first served basis at 16 island sites accessible by water only. You are not allowed to establish new campsites. There is a 10 day limit on camping at all state campsites with thin the Chippewa Flowage.
Boating is allowed but be aware that there are many stumps, logs, floating bogs and rock bars which make for good fishing but bad for boats if you don’t pay close attention!
Wildlife abounds in the area. There are Great blue herons, mallards, wood ducks, and hooded mergansers. The bald eagle, common loon, and turkey vultures are frequently spotted. There are over 130 species of birds observed on the flowage or in nearby forests.
Frequently caught fish: walleye, Crappie, perch, bluegill and suckers are abundant, musky, northern pike, bass, minnows and carp are common, rock bass, bullheads, pumpkinseed, redhorse are present and sturgeon and catfish are rare.
For information: DNR Hayward Ranger Station,
Phone: 715-634-2688
Nicolet National Forest - Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Nicolet
Vision yourself in an area of crystal clear lakes and streams, towering pines and hardwood forests and you will find you are dreaming of
All four seasons welcome you to this area whether you are a summer person who likes to hike, fish, canoe, camp, mountain or horseback riding the area will welcome you. In the autumn you may want to hunt or to see all the famous fall colors. There are 3,600 miles of back roads for you to explore. In the winter you will want to bring your cross-country skis or your snowmobile. Spring offers you the wonders of life renewal with the forest coming to life.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Park Fall, Wisconsin
Chequamegon-Nicolet
Are you into solitude or mountain biking, hiking or camping in some of the most beautiful land in
There are nearly 850,000 acres just waiting for you to explore. It is open year around so you can either enjoy it during the summer with mountain biking, hiking and camping or you can come and visit in the winter with your cross-county skis and see it in a totally different way.
It has gently rolling terrain, is sparsely populated and offers you a chance to truly “get away from it all.” The Chequamegon leaves an impression of tranquility and inner peace.
Penokee Range - Hurley, Wisconsin
Penokee
Are you looking for a remote trail to hike? Do you want to see someplace that not everyone in your hiking circle has ever been to? Then you need to visit
It will be part of the North Country Trail with this segment following the Uller Ski Trail which traverses a remote ridge while passing fine stands of maple trees, hidden nooks and crannies and prime viewpoint.
Apostle Islands - Northern Wisconsin
Apostle
There are 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland in the chain. There are 18 campsites dotted across the islands for your enjoyment. Along with camping there are wonderful opportunities to sail or take your boat out.
There are public docks on 13 of the islands in the national lakeshore. These are located at
If you are a person that loves to kayak you can enjoy these beautiful islands using their two free launch points which are located at Meyers Beach and just west at Little Sand Bay.
