Category: Recreation…read more Fern Ridge is one of the four Vilas County trails within St. Germain. It is open to snow shoeing and hiking. While a very short trail (perhaps only a mile or two long), Fern Ridge offers a peaceful ambiance in a secluded forest. Park benches dot the trail and the trees include both conifers and deciduous, offering the visitor a nice variety of scenery. Parking lot right off of Hwy 155. Limited parking.

(Bagley Rapids Campground)…read more One of the best campgrounds in the state, in my opinion. This is a semi-wilderness campground, and that's why I love it so much. No electricity is provided, something I love about this place, but you can pump fresh water from the well, and outhouse toilets are on site. The best sites are along the river, but only a few of them offer any real privacy or seclusion. Site 21 has the thickest surrounding vegetation and offers the best privacy of any site along the river. However, if being on the river is not as important to you as it is to some, the sites along the back loops offer the most privacy, and most people choose not to use those sites. On more than one occasion I arrived to find all the river sites full and had to stay in one of the back sites. Most of the time I was the only camper in the back loop, giving me the ultimate feeling of being truly alone. The rapids offer some great swimming in certain areas, but fishing on the river doesn't offer much. I also wouldn't recommend floating down the river, especially not along the campsites. There are areas along the river that are potentially very dangerous or deadly if you are not a good swimmer, so I advise caution at all times. Bagley also offers some fantastic hiking trails for those of you who love to be out in the thick of it. I would advise against wearing shorts if you decide to hike through any part of the forest that is not a trail. Poison oak and poison ivy are everywhere. If you are looking for an extremely peaceful and relaxing camping trip, one where you're not surrounded by campers, RV's, and loud annoying music, then I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Classic forested lake country. There are a ton of mosquitoes, but not particularly voracious. On a…read more sunny day hard to beat for natural beauty anywhere in the lower forty eight. Unlike Boundary Waters, a gentle, inviting woodland, however, the infernal combustion engine arrived long ago. The campsites are thankfully primitive. There are, to my knowledge, no rip off 'family' type campsites, the crash commercialism of which has become so widespread in recent years.

This is quite an amazing and well-maintained and a beautiful trail. I take the leg from the pink…read morecottage road to downtown Minocqua as it exits right at the USPS. Really beautiful views and a great activity with your family and fur legged friends.

Ok, I am NOT a "trail" person. My idea of getting in touch with nature is generally looking out the…read morewindow while comfortably seating in an air conditioned cabin. The Bearskin trail is amazing, you guys! Like, really really great - it's mostly flat (yes, thank you God), well maintained and easy to navigate. It's an old railway right of way and easy to access right in downtown Minocqua. The main trail is roughly 18 miles with an extension that gets you all the way to Tomahawk. The trail itself is wide, smooth and passes through beautiful forests. You'll ride over lots of bridges and beside peaceful lakes. The only sound you'll hear is the wind and the birds. As a bonus, there are several places to rest (picnic tables) and clear signage to local places to grab a bite. The Mister and I did 10 miles one way (with the help of an e-bike) and despite being a couch potato, I honestly loved it. I'd definitely come back and look to do more!

Beautiful falls that attract tourists and locals. The flow of the falls changes but many photos…read moretaken by families, locals and tourists alike. You can take a trek around the entire falls to view at different angles or stick to the boardwalk if you dont care to walk a narrow trail with rocks and tree roots.

Lovely stop on our way to Ontonagon - even in the rain! The falls are not far from the parking lot…read moreand there is a lot of wooded paths to walk along so you aren't trudging through mud. Would highly recommend stopping by this beautiful waterfall!!

We went in looking for some gear to help out with an impromptu December hike and were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the selection and layout in here. I picked out a pair of Kahtoola Exospike crampons for my city-slicker flat-soled boots (which worked great by the way!) and asked the gentleman behind the counter if he knew of any good hiking destinations nearby. He recommended Fallison Lake near Boulder Junction and it turned out to be one of the most beautiful hikes we've ever been on.

I was looking for a 2020 Seagrass Hobie Mirage Compass with an upgrade 180 pedal drive. Coontail…read morewas able to accommodate me with my request. When I got up to Arbor Vitae, the boat was all set up and ready to go and Jason went through it like a pro, giving me some pointers on getting further enjoyment out of my purchase. This is my 6 kayak, (probably my last...no more room in the garage or my wife may divorce me) but my first fishing kayak. I don't get up north all that often, but I have no reservations recommending this store appreciates Jason's communication and helpfulness during the process.

Went north for a little Labor Day camping with friends and ended up booked in at Lake Gogebic State…read morePark! Personally, I've never been to a campground where all of the sites are so close together. So just know that you'll kind of be on top of each other with little to no privacy. That being said, the park as a whole is very large and well-kept. There's a place to launch your boat (or jetski in our case), a nice swimming/beach area, volleyball and basketball court, as well as wonderful hiking trails. Oh and apparently it's the "best lake" for fishing, so I was told by the locals. We had both a tent and an RV in our group. With a big vehicle, there is a bit of maneuvering since the sites are pretty small. Be sure to book yourself on a site with water and electric if you need it as well, since not all of them provide that. Also note that this state park is pretty remote, with not much else around (I loved that), so if your short on supplies, plan ahead. All in all, we had such a fun weekend together! Next time I would probably just choose something a little less "open" to everyone around.

We enjoyed a week of camping with extended family. The sites are large with beautiful lake views,…read morethe park is well maintained by staff, we enjoyed the beach, boat launch, and horseshoe pits. Would give this park 5 stars if the electrical service was better. One post with two electric boxes is located in the center of four Rv sites which requires a lengthy cord to connect. Many people in our party had issues with circuits tripping.

Personal fitting service for dogs and sweaters coats for the winter. They have treats and a water…read morebowl outside and inside. Everyone adheres to mask rules and we like that feeling of safety and respect. Owners are so friendly and helpful. I think our dog is ready for winter! Thank you.

What a store!!! If you are into outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and travel you have to…read morevisit the Hiker Box in Eagle River, Wisconsin. They have high quality products at fair prices. I am pretty familiar with outdoor gear and know which equipment has high rating by other respected outdoor travelers. The Hiker Box has it. I just picked up a compression sack for a North Face sleeping bag and planning to buy a new stove and cot from the Hiker Box. I had compared their prices with those via the internet and they are almost identical. In a short conversation with a couple of the folks from the store as I was checking out I was told that they personally check out almost every piece of gear they sell. From Jet Boil Stoves to backpacks for your dog, they have it. Probably the biggest reason to shop at the Hiker Box is in knowing that what you buy will be well researched, quality products. The tents will not leak, the took will open and you will get fair pricing.

Fantastic ! Hike up to the tower and then up in the tower …read more Spacious parking area . Nicely maintained trails. Have fun !

I've had Timm's Hill on my bucket list for DECADES! I climbed the tower on Rib Mountain when I was…read morea kid, only to find out later that Rib Mountain is NOT the highest point in Wisconsin. Well, today, finally - MADE IT, MA! TOP OF THE WORLD! (An obscure reference to James Cagney as Cody Jarrett.) At least, the Top of Wisconsin! It's Timm's Hill near Ogema, in Price County. At an elevation of 1,951.5 ft (595 m) above sea level, it is the highest natural point in the state. (The hill has a prominence of 425 feet - that means it rises 425 feet above the surrounding grade.) While you make a great deal of the 425 feet by vehicle, the rest of the climb is by your hoofing it up an improved trail. There are two benches on the trail where you can rest before reaching the summit. Once you get to the summit, there is a a county owned observation tower that you can climb. (80 steps, if I counted correctly.) The tower is adjacent to a fire tower that is actually centered on the geological marker that indicates the actual height is 1,952.868 feet about sea level. (The marker is mounted in a concrete pylon that might add an extra 1.368 feet, but I am speculating.) The fire tower is taller than the observation tower, so except for the fire tower struts, you have an unobstructed view of 30 miles in all directions. The park's gate is open May through October 7:30am-9:30pm.

A very EASY and fun ride for any age. I highly recommend :)read more

This is a crushed gravel bike path that currently (August 2010) runs 8.5+ miles from Three Lakes,…read moreWI to 4 miles outside of Eagle River, WI. It is scenic, well marked and mostly shady. An easy pedal with not many hills, and features numerous benches, a bridge and two boardwalks. It seems they are hoping to compete the trail to run all the way into Eagle River at some point which will be wonderful.

Called Interstate Falls because it's directly on the MI/WI border, this spot is only about a 10…read moreminute drive from Ironwood, MI, and only about a 10 minute hike from the parking lot. We saw lot of fun fungi on our hike in and spotted some folks foraging some of the mushrooms and even overheard them saying that they had found some chanterelles. It was an easy hike in on the main path, or you can switch it up to some more tretcherous terrain slightly closer to the falls along the stream (hiking poles recommended if you do so, especiallyif it's been raining recently). It appears that they recently redid all of the steps down to the main waterfall, but there are probably the equivalent of a 3 or 4 story building worth of stairs, which definitely winded a member of our party experiencing some health issues. The falls themselves are about about 15 feet high and there are some miini waterfalls along the a lot of the path on your way in as well. Beware: Google Maps may send you the wrong way. Based on a sign on someone's driveway on the route that Google told us to take that says it's private property, I gather that Google regularly tries to route folks through what it thinks is a public road but is clearly private property. I feel like this happens pretty regularly and that's that Google maps also seems to be unaware of unaware of incredibly major road construction projects. Its vexing to say the least. These lousy directions cost us about 15 minutes, so be sure to double check your route and enter from the MI side, not the WI one.