Outdoors in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Lac Vieux Desert Golf Course

An 18-hole public golf course at the Northern Waters Casino Resort in Watersmeet, Michigan, nestled within the Ottawa National Forest. Originally 9 holes in 1998, expanded to 18 in 2008, with par 72 and 6,642 yards of play.

Lake Mohawksin

Langlade County Veteran's Memorial Park

Last Resort Guide Service

An outdoor guide service in Sayner.

Little Girls Point County Park

A rustic Lake Superior campground established in 1920, featuring 31 campsites, a cobblestone beach popular with agate and rock collectors, walking trails, and a playground. Open mid-May through October.

Living the Dream Fishing Guide Sevice

A fishing guide service in St. Germain.

Manitowish Waters Athletic Club - MAC

The Manitowish Waters Athletic Club (MAC) is a premier fitness center located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, offering various workout facilities and classes.

Marathon County Park

Large park with mature pine trees & campsites, plus ballfields, skating rinks & a kids' train ride.

Metonga Lake

Monk Botanical Gardens

29-acre park with themed areas such as a meditation garden, extensive trails & a treehouse.

Musky Guide Simmons

A musky fishing guide service in Minocqua.

NightBite Fishing Guide Service

Trophy walleye fishing guide with over 30 years of experience, specializing in night-time trolling on Oneida and Vilas County lakes with a no-catch, no-pay guarantee.

Normal Park Gazebo

North Lakeland Discovery Center

Year-round nature center on 66 acres along Statehouse Lake, offering 12 miles of trails, interactive exhibits with live animals, interpretive gardens, and a bog boardwalk in the Northern Highland State Forest.

North Trout Nature Trail

Nature trail near North Trout Lake campground in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, offering hiking through Northwoods terrain.

Northern Highland American Legion State Forest - Lumberjack Trails

Trail system in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest near Boulder Junction, offering hiking and biking through Northwoods terrain.

Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest

Over 236,000 acres of public forest with the highest concentration of lakes in Wisconsin, 90 miles of trails, 18 campgrounds, and 131 remote campsites.

Northwood Golf Club

Municipal 18-hole, par-72 golf course designed by Don Herfort, opened in 1989, featuring a full restaurant and bar, with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.

Northwood Golf Club Bar and Grill

Full-service restaurant and bar at the Northwood Golf Club, open to the public, serving golfers and visitors at the 18-hole municipal course.

Oak Park

Recreation area with baseball diamonds, picnic/BBQ shelters, tennis courts, boat dock & pathways.

Phelps Ski Trail

Well-groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trail system near Phelps with loops ranging from beginner to advanced through classic Northwoods terrain. In summer, the trails are open for hiking through maple-hemlock forest.

Pleasant View Park

Neighborhood park in Wausau on Sumner Street.

Plum Lake Golf Club

Historic 9-hole public golf course on the shores of Plum Lake, opened in 1912 and voted Best Nine Hole Course in Wisconsin, with a screened-in porch overlooking the lake.

Plum Lake Hemlock Forest State Natural Area

Nature preserve protecting a hemlock forest ecosystem at Plum Lake.

Pokegama Lake

Prairie Dells Trail Head

Presque Isle Lake Paddling

Presque Isle Lake and the surrounding chain of lakes offer outstanding canoeing and kayaking through pristine Northwoods waterways. Crystal-clear water, minimal boat traffic, and loon calls echoing across the lake — this is paddling at its best.

Raven Trail

Hiking area offering trail access for outdoor recreation.

Razorback Ridges Mountain Bike Trail

Purpose-built mountain bike trail system in the Woodruff area with flowing singletrack through Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. Multiple loops from beginner-friendly to technical, with excellent fall color riding.

Rhinelander Riverwalk Trailhead

Starting point for the Rhinelander Riverwalk trail system along the Wisconsin River.

Rib Mountain State Park

Designated a state park in 1927, this Marathon County ridge rises to 1,916 feet on quartzite roughly 1.8 billion years old, formed during the Penokean orogeny southwest of Wausau.

River Edge Parkway

Public parkway along the river in Wausau with walking paths.

Riverlife Park

Public park along the Wisconsin River in Wausau with walking paths and river access.

Riverside Park

Park featuring an island in the river connected by a pedestrian bridge, plus a playground.

Riverview Park

Community park along the Eagle River with green space and river views.

Rodbenders Guide Service

Fishing guide service based in Woodruff specializing in Northwoods lake fishing.

Rohr's Wilderness Tours

Campground and canoe livery on the headwaters of the Wisconsin River, offering paddling trips, an 18-basket disc golf course, 5K trail system, and 47 campsites.

SARA Park

A 130-acre recreation area on the Wisconsin River with a swimming beach, boat launch, campground, playground, and trailhead for the Hiawatha Trail.

Shannon Lake Hiking Trail

Hiking trail and outdoor area designated for hiking activity.

St Germain Golf Club

Municipal 18-hole championship course carved out of dense white and red pine forest, opened in 1993. Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest's Places to Play.

Star Lake Nature Trail

Scenic trail on a peninsula jutting into Star Lake in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, with a 1-mile interpretive loop and a 2-mile shoreline loop through ferns and wildflowers.

Storybook Garden

Free interactive outdoor attraction in Land O' Lakes Memorial Park where children bring storybooks to life through gardens, woodland paths, and story-inspired displays. Open Memorial Day to October 1.

Sunnyvale County Park

County park on South 72nd Avenue in Wausau.

Sylvan Hill Park

Popular place with a mountain biking park, cross-country ski trails & a tubing hill with tows.

Tahoe Lynx Golf Course

A relaxed 9-hole golf course carved out of the woods near downtown Mercer, built in 1991. Par 35, 2,606 yards, welcoming players of all ages and skill levels.

The Emerald Night Club

Wausau's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub featuring a state-of-the-art sound system, drag entertainment, custom cocktails, and themed events.

Three Lakes Aqua Devils

Water ski performance club in Three Lakes, WI, hosting public ski shows on Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the summer.

Timber Ridge Golf Club

Premier 18-hole championship public course in Minocqua designed by Roger Packard, with six sets of tees ranging from 4,545 to 6,807 yards. A top-20 Wisconsin golf course.