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ATV Trails
Marinette
County offers approximately 130 miles of ATV trails.
Bicycling
"Marinette
County Scenic Bicycle Routes" is available by calling 1-800-236-6681.
Boating
Area waterways offer a variety
of boating options with abundant public boat launches on nearby
lakes and flowages. Rental
of pantoon boats, canoes and fishing boats and motors are available
in the immediate area.
County Parks
Marinette
County maintains 19 county parks, most offering picnic tables,
playgrounds, swimming, fishing and hiking.
Country Music Fest
Annual music
festivals held in Porterfield and Lakewood.
Cross-Country Skiing
Well maintained trails are
nearby as well as equipment rental.
Fall Colorama
From mid-September
to mid-October, come see the north woods aflame with color. Visit the Mountain Fire Tower for a spectacular
view from above.
Fishing
With an abundance
of trout streams, rivers, small lakes and the nearby flowages,
there are many fishing opportunities in this area, from pan fish
and trout to trophy muskies. Bait shops, boat rentals,
marine dealers and guide service are available locally.
Fish Hatchery
Trout rearing
station at Thunder Mountain and in Lakewood.
Golf Courses
Area golf courses
offer a variety of course layouts with a wide range of difficulty
levels.
Hunting
Our area
offers both gun and bow season. Species include white tail deer,
bear, wild turkey, grouse, woodcock and small game.
Laona Steam Train
Take a ride through the forest
on a historic Steam Train. Fall Color rides are especially nice.
Located about 45 minutes NW, just west of Laona on Hwy 8.
Museums
Located nearby
are the Crivitz Area Museum, the Peshtigo Fire Museum and Logging
Museums in Marinette and Wabeno.
Nation Forest
The Nicolet
National Forest borders the western edge of Marinette County,
offering unique recreational opportunities to the outdoor enthusiast.
Rustic Road Tour
Just minutes
away, Wisconsin Rustic Road #32 (Parkway Road) is an ideal scenic
tour by car or bicycle.
Snowmobiling
Snowmobile trails
are plentiful and well groomed. Visit http://www.silvercliff.com/bigsnow
for local information.
State Park &
Forest
The Governor
Thompson State Park encompasses the southern shore of Caldron
Falls Flowage, and the Peshtigo River State Forest covers about
9,000 acres around Caldron and High Falls Flowage.
Swimming
There are
a variety of public parks and beaches in the surrounding area.
Walking & Hiking
Trails
There are
a multitide of established trails in the area both in the National
Forest and on Marinette County Parks & Forest lands.
Water Ski Shows
Area
ski teams perform on Lake Noquebay & High Falls Flowage
Waterfall Tour
Marinette County is the Waterfall
Capitol of Wisconsin. Many of
them are easily accessible via county parks or forest lands that
are yours to explore. - Map available.
Whitewater Rafting
Local
outfitters offer guided trips on the Peshtigo River and the Menominee
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