The outdoors in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

ABR Trails Foundation

Nonprofit cross-country ski touring center on over 1,100 acres along the Montreal River, with 90 kilometers of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing plus 18 km of snowshoe trails. Ranked among the top five ski touring centers in the nation.

Anglers Choice Guide Service

Professional fishing guide service in Presque Isle covering Vilas, Oneida, and Iron Counties, with 51 years of experience and 2 world records. Guides for walleye, musky, bass, pike, and panfish year-round including ice fishing with heated shacks.

Aurora Lake State Natural Area

State natural area in Sayner, WI, managed by the Wisconsin DNR to protect natural habitat around Aurora Lake.

Awassa Trail

Bach's Wildwood Campground

Wildwood Outdoor Adventures & Campground offers a variety of camping options and outdoor activities for all ages and skill levels.

Birch Lake

Birch Trail Resort is a family-owned resort located on a lakefront in the Northwoods, providing clean and cozy cabins along with various recreational activities throughout the year.

Blackjack Springs Wilderness

A 5,800-acre federally designated wilderness area in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, featuring crystal-clear springs, Whispering Lake, and trails including a segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Boulder Lake Campground

Boulder Lake Campground, located in northern Wisconsin, offers individual and group camp sites along the shores of Boulder Lake, making it suitable for family and friend gatherings. The site provides various recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and swimming.

Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures

Professional fishing guide service in the Minocqua-Woodruff area offering year-round guided trips for walleye, musky, bass, northern pike, and panfish across Oneida and Vilas Counties. Winter ice fishing with heated shacks and all gear included.

City of Antigo Springbrook Trail

A 2.26-mile walking and biking trail in Antigo featuring 1,800 feet of raised boardwalk along Spring Brook, an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic shelters, and playground areas.

Eagle Bluff Golf Club

Scenic 18-hole public golf course set in the Penokee Mountains near Hurley, open since 1968, with a clubhouse deck overlooking Lake Superior.

Ed’s Lake National Recreation Trail

A 6-mile loop trail system in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near Laona, winding through pine and hemlock forests along old railroad grades, popular for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.

Fallison Lake Nature Trail

A 2.5-mile moderate loop trail through mixed coniferous and deciduous forest surrounding Fallison Lake, with spectacular lake views and a picnic area. No pets or bikes allowed.

Fern Ridge Hiking Trail

A 4-mile trail system in the Northern Highland State Forest with single-track mountain bike trails, snowshoe loops, a bog boardwalk, and diverse terrain through wildflower-rich forest.

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Dave Lang Fishing Guide offers fishing tours in the Minocqua area, including Willow Flowage.

Gateway Golf Club & Driving Range

Historic 9-hole public golf course built in 1941, uniquely spanning both Wisconsin and Michigan, with well-maintained elevated greens and holes playing through pines and around ponds.

Great Conglomerate Falls and Gorge Falls Trailhead

Greg Biggs Musky and Walleye Guide Service

Fishing guide specializing in Musky and Walleye with 41 years of experience on over 150 lakes.

Headwaters Wilderness

A 20,000-acre wilderness area in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near Land O'Lakes. Old-growth hemlock and hardwoods, pristine lakes, and miles of backcountry trails where you're unlikely to see another person. The real Northwoods.

Hi-Pines Eagle River Campground

Hideaway Hollow Outfitters, LLC

A professional hunting and fishing guide service in Arbor Vitae led by 2017 World Champion musky fisherman Capt. Matt Raley, offering guided walleye, musky, and bass trips plus waterfowl and turkey hunts.

Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area

Nature preserve protecting a conifer forest habitat, designated as a State Natural Area.

Hook Setter Fishing Guide Service

A professional musky fishing guide service operating on the lakes around Minocqua.

Interstate Falls

Conservation area featuring a small waterfall & rapids reached by a beginner-friendly hiking trail.

Lake Mohawksin

Last Resort Guide Service

An outdoor guide service in Sayner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

River Edge Parkway

Public parkway along the river in Wausau with walking paths.

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.

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.