Community Events
Events
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Camp Mercer Historical and Interpretive Hike
Camp Mercer Trailhead 300-498 Manitowish River Access Road, Mercer, United StatesExplore with Manitowish Waters Historical Society guide Jim Bokern and a NLDC naturalist one of the most robust CCC camps in the Northwoods, while walking on the newest NHAL hiking trail! 23 interpretive signs, cleared archaeological features and years of research will be discussed while traveling along the Manitowish River. Discover a variety of Northwoods…
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Sugar Camp Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament
Sugar Camp Town Hall 4059 Camp Four Rd, Rhinelander, WI, United StatesMen's double elimination Slow Pitch softball tournament. August 2, 3 and 4th held at the Sugar Camp Town Hall. Food and refreshment available on the grounds. Friday games start at 6pm, and 9am on Saturday and Sunday.
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Interpretive Wine & Cheese Pontoon Cruise
Rest Lake Boat Landing Rest Lake Park Rd, Manitowish Waters, United StatesJoin Naturalist Aidan on an interpretive pontoon cruise on Rest Lake! Participants will get the opportunity to learn about lake ecology and the Manitowish Chain of Lakes while indulging in wine and cheese and cruising toward the sunset. An email will be sent to registered participants with directions to the launch site and items to…
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Underwater Exploration: Manitowish River Paddle & Snorkel
North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, United StatesJoin our Woods and Water team for a paddling endeavor down the Manitowish River. We will learn about freshwater ecology and the importance of a vibrant and healthy freshwater ecosystem. We will share our knowledge about the ecological importance of the Manitowish River and stop several times to snorkel and explore the river bottom for…
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Boulder Junction’s Woods & Water: Hike the Forest
North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, United StatesFor the second segment in our Boulder Junction Woods & Water series, join the Discovery Center team out on the trails at Northern Highland-American Legion’s Lumberjack Trail. Participants will embark on an interpretive hike with the Discovery Center’s naturalist team exploring forest ecology. Participants will discover ways to identify plants prevalent in the forests around…
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Little Rock Lake Paddle with John Bates and Susan Knight
North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, United StatesLittle Rock Lake, just 1/8 mile off Hwy. 51, and all of 39 acres, seems an unlikely waterbody to be internationally significant. But it was, and still is. Rock Lake was the site of a 1983 study on acid rain that tested the vulnerability of our Midwest lakes to acid rain. The study continued for…
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Musky Fun Run
5K and 10K courses begin at the Boulder Junction Sports and Recreation complex and wind through scenic, gently rolling asphalt surfaced roads, woodland, and paved trails in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The race begins at 8 am. 1K and 100-yard dash kids races (10 and under) following the 10K finish. Check-in and day of registration…
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Musky Jamboree Street Party
Kick-off Musky Jamboree weekend with this fun celebration in the heart of downtown Boulder Junction. From 7 pm-10 pm there will be live music, dancing, and fun! Located between Coontail Clothing/Lakewood Market & Sauter Builders. Beverages and limited food served by the American Legion Post 451. Contact: Boulder Junction Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or muskyjamboree.com
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Boulder Junction’s Annual Musky Jamboree
Nothing is better than summer in the Northwoods. Join us for Boulder Junction’s signature event, Musky Jamboree! Located on Main Street from 9 am-3pm. More information to follow at muskyjamboree.com What to expect: 32nd Annual Car Show over 130 arts & crafts booths food vendors kids zone, casting contest, and face painting Lions Club flea…
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Comstock Lode Country – Duo at Northern Waters Distillery
Northern Waters Distillery 8136 Hwy 51, Minocqua, United StatesComstock Lode Country-Duo consists of singer/songwriter/ guitarist Greg Wright who resides in the NW suburbs of Chicago where he predominantly performs, but also has a summer home in Minocqua where he teams up with local Minocqua extraordinary lead guitarist Peter Nomm. Together they provide a phenomenal repertoire of current and classic country hits “from Cash…
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The Way of the Monarch: Tagging for Citizen Science
North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, United StatesPutting tiny stickers on the late summer migrating generation provides incredible citizen science data about their population and migration habits. Join Naturalist Hannah for this fun hybrid program. Prior to this in-person tagging and garden exploration program, Hannah will email you a link to a virtual program where she describes the incredible life cycle, adaptations,…
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Comstock Lode Country – Duo – Returns to Eagle Lanes Eagle River
Eagle Lanes 534 W. Pine Street (Hwy 70), Eagle River, United StatesReturning to Eagle Lanes in Eagle River… Comstock Lode Country-Duo consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Wright who resides in the NW suburbs of Chicago where he predominantly performs, but also has a summer home in Minocqua where he teams up with local Minocqua extraordinary lead guitarist Peter Nomm. Together they provide a phenomenal repertoire of current…
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