Tales of the Trails

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What Kind of Tour Should You Take? With 28 connected lakes, acres and acres of forests, miles of biking and hiking trails and a historic downtown with centuries of history,…

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SepTimber Ride Weekend

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SepTimber Ride 2020 is “just a bit different” this year. Grab your friends and bring the entire gang for a weekend filled with fun, local flavor and beautiful autumn scenery.…

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Your Guide to Our Boating Guides

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There’s a lot to explore on the World’s Largest Chain of 28 Connected Lakes. Hire an Eagle River tour guide and learn more about the history, fishing, and scenery on our famous lakes.

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Family Friendly Trip

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There’s no place better to bring the family than to the Northwoods. Enjoy quality time together in Eagle River and plan the perfect trip with these travel tips.

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See Spring’s First Flowers

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By Mary Ann Lambrecht, a Vilas County Master Gardener Volunteer We’re a pretty colorful bunch up here, and you could say the same when it comes to our blossoms. See…

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Bird’s Eye View

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Looking for something relaxing and outdoors? Look no further than bird watching in Eagle River and discover why birders flock to see our area’s eagles and migratory birds.

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Lakes to Drop Your Line

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When you go ice fishing on the World’s Largest Chain of 28 Lakes, you can be sure that there’s plenty of room to set up your spot. But while you’re…

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Hockey Capital of Wisconsin™

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We sure know a thing or two about hockey. Maybe it’s because we’re pretty close to Canada, or that the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame is located here, or it…

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Snowmobile Getaway

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With over 500 miles of trails, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Lucky for us the President of Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club shared his favorite ways to get around the…

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Romantic Fall Getaway

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Fall and Eagle River go together like you and well… you’re loved one. You will find plenty of natural beauty, lots of good food and fun activities … and that’s…

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Fall Done Right

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The colors of fall look pretty good anywhere you go, but around here we like to think it’s about as good as it gets. The leaves change in a flash,…

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Here’s Your 3-Day Summer Itinerary

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There is an endless stream of summer activities in the Eagle River area. Lucky for you, we put together a sample 3-day itinerary for visitors.

You bet it includes Eagle River favorites like fishing, hiking, and shopping. It also has a few surprises and some tips to consider before your next trip.

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Test The Waters

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Get out on the World’s Largest Chain of 28 Connected Lakes. Find boat tours, bring your own, rent a kayak, or just jump right in from a dock – the water’s great.

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Instagram-Worthy Experiences

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Forget about unplugging, there are too many picture-perfect photo ops in Eagle River. From scenic stops to unique experiences, get out your phones and start snapping.

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What to do on a rainy day

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Sure, we’re a pretty outdoorsy bunch, so we can tough out a rainy day or two with the best of them, but even when Mother Nature is keeping us inside,…

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Break Your Cabin Fever

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We kinda like staying in a cabin, but when spring comes around and cabin fever strikes, we want to get back outside. See what you can do to enjoy spring’s…

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Ice Brick by Ice Brick

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Many of us have memories of building snow forts or igloos as children. Some of us build them with our children today. In Eagle River, we’ve been building an ice…

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Fall into Fun

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Are all fall colors created equal? In Wisconsin’s Northwoods, they arrive earlier and – some say – they show brighter. Perhaps it’s because brilliant reds and oranges seem to pop…

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Hiking, Biking and More

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Walking or biking the same trail over and over can get dull, kinda like those long winter days. So it’s time to change things up this spring. With nearly 80…

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Warm Weather Silent Sports

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Find out why scenic Eagle River is home to some of the best hiking, biking, birding, stand-up-paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking during the summer months.

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Trailblaze Eagle River

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Discover miles upon miles of ATV/UTV trails and routes throughout Eagle River. Explore beautifully maintained routes downtown, in wooded areas, and scenic lookouts.

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Set Your Sites for Summer

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Eagle River is the perfect site for summer fun. Whether you’re boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, or hanging around, you’ll find something beautiful here.

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Up North and Down the Hatch

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You could say we appreciate craft, or call us connoisseurs, but we’re ok with you just raising a glass with us and saying ‘cheers.’ Whatever kinda beer drinker you are,…

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Spring is in the Air

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The calendar might say that spring officially starts next week in Wisconsin. Talk to any avid fisherman, however, and you’ll be told it’s the first Saturday in May – Opening…

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