Things to Do in Eagle River Wisconsin

Eagle River Wisconsin Area Resources :

Eagle River Wisconsin Chain of Lakes
The "Chain" is the world's largest chain of inland freshwater lakes - 28 in all , which occupy 3,928 acres of surface water and 68 miles of shoreline. Water elevated twelve feet by the Otter Rapids Dam has served to deepen and connect the lakes of the Eagle River Chain. Because the "Chain" is freely navigable, it is heavily used by the public for fishing, swimming, boating, water-skiing, and in winter, ice fishing.

The "Chain" contains a great range of fishing opportunities. Principle species include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth, and smallmouth bass, as well as a variety of pan fish. "Chain" lakes are especially well known for their musky and walleye, and are stocked by the DNR regularly. For more information including up to date Fishing Reports please Click Here

Nicolet National Forest
The Nicolet National Forest, which lies adjacent to Eagle River, is 657,520 acres in size. It contains more than 1,200 lakes and is noted for its hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, and bird watching facilities.

Snowmobiling in Eagle River Wisconsin
Of course there is also the several hundred miles of world class snowmobile trails in our area that attract snowmobile enthusiasts from all around the world!! Eagle river holds the official trademark....SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!!!

AND, to keep you abreast of the snowmobile trail conditions all throughout the snowmobiling season, there is always Snowtracks.com.

Bike Trails - Eagle River & Vilas County are home to many miles of bike trails. Paved, limestone & mountain biking. Trails traverse through the National Forest, State Forest & County Forest. Pack a lunch & stop on the trail by one of the over 1200 lakes in the county or bike to a quaint lunch spots.

Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing - In Vilas County you are within minutes of cross country skiing. Public & Service Group maintained. Snowshoe enthusiasts will find opportunities on trails & miles of forestry roads

Golfing - There are 10 golf courses within an hour.

Hiking - There are 100's of thousands of acres of Public Forest land in Vilas County so you are only minutes from ton's of hiking. There are organized maintained trails & rustic trails to choose from.

Eagle River Wisconsin UpComing Events:

Festival of Flavors - August 28 & 29, 2010 - A gathering of only Wisconsin grown/created foods, beverages, culinary delights. Bring an appetite for tasting!

Cranberry Fest - 31st Annual - October 2 & 3, 2010 - A family festival featuring food, fun, crafts, fitness walks, winery tours, cranberry marsh tours. Try cranberry brats, cheese cake, meat ball, game foods, candy & on it goes.

World Championship Snowmobile Derby - January 7-16, 2011 - The Grand Daddy of 'em all. Humble beginnings on Dollar Lake in the 60's. Now at the Derby Track north of Eagle River. A full week of racing. Vintage flat oval & sno-cross. Late Model flat oval & sno-cross. Hot Seats to sit in if you like to watch the races but don't like the cold.

6th Annual LaBlatt Blue USA Adult Pond Hockey Championships
February 11-13, 2011-Over 120 team compete on Dollar Lake. Divisions for all abilities.

Klondike Days - 21st Annual - March 5 & 6, 2011- Great Winter Festival. Chain Saw Competitions, Horse Pulls, Dog weight pulls, Historic Rendevous Village, Historical Display, Crafts.

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