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ATV Trails
Marinette County offers approximately 130 miles of ATV trails.
Bicycling
The "Menominee River Century Ride" and the "Tour
de Colour" bicycling tours are held annually in June and
September respectively. "Marinette County Scenic Bicycle
Routes" is available by calling 1-800-236-6681.
Country Music Festivals
Lakewood. -Establishing several years ago, this musicfest combines
national and local talent.
Porterfield music festival has been held annually for the past
19 years. Call 715-789 -2130 for further information.
County Parks
Marinette County maintains 19 county parks, most offering picnic
tables, playgrounds, swimming, fishing and hiking.
Dining
There are many fine restaurants in the immediate area to satisfy
a variety of culinary tastes.
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
Fish Hatchery
Trout rearing station at Thunder Mountain and in Lakewood.
Fishing
Fish right here on Lake Noquebay or explore other nearby spots
such as the fly fishing area on the Peshtigo river in the Johnson
Falls Area.
Fun Park
The local Vacationland Fun Park offers Go Karts, Bumper Boats,
an Arcade, Mini Golf, Bumper Cars and more.
Golf
Area golf courses offer a variety of course layouts with a wide
range of difficulty levels. |
Hiking Trails
There are a multitide of established trails in the area both
in the National Forest and on Marinette County Parks & Forest
lands.
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.
Mountain Fire Tower
The lookout tower in Mountain offers a spectacular view of the
surrounding forests, especially during fall color.
Museums
The local Historical Society presents the Crivitz Area Museum.
Also nearby are the Peshtigo Fire Museum and Logging Museums
in Marinette and Wabeno.
National Forest
The Nicolet National Forest borders the western edge of Marinette
County, offering unique recreational opportunities to the outdoor
enthusiast.
Rustic Road Tour
Parkway Road, Wisconsin Rustic Road #32, winds its way throught
the flowage area, ideal for both car and bicycle touring.
Shopping
This area offers an abundance of antique and gift shops as well
as art galleries and specialty shops for the avid treasure hunter.
Snowmobiling
Area snowmobile clubs offer well maintained trails throughout
the area. Visit bigsnowpage.com
for information on local club & trail 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. |