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Manitowish Waters, WI
2010 DW Destination
Looking for a destination for outdoor recreation? Head up to Northern Wisconsin to experience the Manitowish Waters area. With a unique connection of 10 pristine lakes and rivers, the Manitowish Waters chain of lakes is perfect for leisure boating, water sports, and fishing. You can also enjoy the Manitowish River, which offers breathtaking beauty and quiet seclusion for canoeing, kayaking or tubing. If you preference is land over water, Manitowish Waters’ scenic forests offer many opportunities for hiking, biking, birding, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. The fall colors are a must-see in the Northwoods, and Manitowish Waters is the place to glimpse them. A country road or backwoods trail will entice you with scenic vistas during the autumn. Another highlight of the fall season is the cranberry harvest. Many of the local cranberry growers offer marsh tours that make for an entertaining and educational family excursion. When the ground is covered in snow you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride on several miles of well-groomed snowmobile trails. Manitowish Waters is a great place to get away from it all. With a wide variety of restaurants and accommodations for any taste or budget, whatever your pleasure, Manitowish Waters is a can’t-miss destination any time of the year.
Contact Information
Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 251
Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin 54545
Phone: 715-543-8488
Toll Free: 1-888-626-9877
Fax: 715-543-2519
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Manitowish Waters: We’ve Got It All
Next airdates: April 3-4, 2010
Manitowish Waters is a Northwoods paradise. Tucked away in cranberry country, Manitowish Waters highlights the fall season with its cranberry festival but offers plenty to see and do in all seasons. You can swim, fish or boat on the area’s chain of lakes, take in a local water ski show or cast your line for that record setting musky. And in winter, outdoor enthusiasts have miles of trails for skiing and snowmobiling. With unique lodging, great restaurants and the claim that both actor Johnny Depp and gangster John Dillinger spent time there, Manitowish Waters definitely has it all.
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Wisconsin Northwoods Birding
Past Episode - click here to order.
This episode of Discover Wisconsin begins with an introduction a state-wide auto trail plan, The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail initiative. We’ll explore a portion of one of the completed auto trails, the Lake Superior Northwoods Region, with our host, Stephanie Klett. She’ll take you on a hike through the Powell Marsh Wildlife Area in Manitowish Waters to see some of the hundreds of avian species that make Powell Marsh their home. We’ll also meet a birding club and learn about bird banding at the North Lakeland Discovery Center, and visit the town of Manitowish Waters to enjoy the fun of their annual fall event, Cranberry Colorama. We’ll take a pontoon boat ride to enjoy the beautiful fall colors on the Manitowish Waters’ 10-lake chain, and go to the Alder Lake Cranberry Marsh to experience cranberry harvesting at the height of the season. We’ll discover a nearly endless array of bird watching spots for hikers and paddlers deep in the wilderness of the Boulder Junction area. With our host, Stephanie Klett, you’ll find that birding is an excellent way to discover Wisconsin. |
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| Upcoming Events | | Manitowish Waters Cranberry Marsh Tours
Friday, July 9, 2010 - Friday, October 8, 2010
All ages are welcome to attend this free, educational cranberry marsh tour. One 1-hour tour is offered every Friday at 10 a.m., rain or shine. | | 34th Annual World Championship Musky Classic
Friday, September 10, 2010 - Sunday, September 12, 2010
Fish designated lakes in search of the elusive Musky in Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Presque Isle and Winchester at the 34th Annual Musky Classic! Fishing hours are Friday, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. | | Cranberry Colorama
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Join us for a celebration of the start of our fall color transformation and local cranberry harvest seasons, sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce. | | | « Previous | | Page 1 of 3 | | Next » |
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