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Chasing Waterfalls in Marinette County

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Chasing Waterfalls in Marinette County

Air Date: 09/01/2018 - 09/02/2018

In this episode, the #DWcrew takes on Marinette County – the Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin! The area’s 14 waterfalls create a stunning environment for hiking, camping, exploring and more. Eric gets in touch with his wild side at Wildman Adventure Resort, where he tackles zip-lining, paint balling and a heart-pounding whitewater rafting trip down the Menominee River before heading to Mickey-Lu Bar-B-Q to try one of their famous burgers. Meanwhile, Mariah dives into Marinette County’s rich history with stops at the Historical Logging Museum and a local antique shop before sampling some of the area’s specialty beer and wine at The Railhouse Restaurant & Brew Pub and Forgotten Fire Winery. Finally, Mariah goes chasing some (frozen) waterfalls along Marinette County’s snowmobile trails.

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Marinette County

With 14 stunning waterfalls, it’s no wonder Marinette County is considered the Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin. Most of the waterfalls are easily accessible via hiking trails or Marinette County Parks, so grab a map and start exploring!

The Marinette County area is also home to one of the most extensive trail systems in the state with over 600 miles of pristine ATV and snowmobile trails maintained year-round. Wildman Adventure Resort offers the ultimate northwoods adventure, with excursions ranging from zip-lining, paint ball, whitewater rafting and more, while Governor Thompson State Park, located along the Caldron Falls Flowage, offers a serene setting for a peaceful weekend getaway.

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  • Marinette County

    The Menominee and Peshtigo Rivers are an excellent source of recreation and beauty in Marinette County.

  • Marinette County Waterfalls

    With 14 stunning waterfalls scattered throughout the county, Marinette County is considered the Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin.

  • Strong Falls in Marinette County

    Strong Falls is located in Goodman County Park in Marinette County.

  • Marinette County Waterfalls

    Strong Falls in Goodman County Park is an ideal spot for a relaxing day by the water.

  • Strong Falls

    A bridge stretches over Strong Falls in Goodman County Park in Marinette County.

  • Filming at Strong Falls

    A member of the #DWcrew gets close to get the shot at Strong Falls in Marinette County.

  • Marinette County Waterfalls

    Most of the waterfalls in Marinette County are easily accessible via roads or hiking trails.

  • Marinette County Waterfalls

    You can explore all 14 Marinette County waterfalls on a self-guided tour.

  • Veteran's Falls in Marinette County

    Walk across the bridge or just enjoy the view at Veteran's Falls in Marinette County.

  • Discover Wisconsin Films at Veteran's Falls

    A member of the #DWcrew films at Veteran's Falls in Marinette County.

  • ATV Riding in Marinette County

    Members of the Dun-Good Riders, based in Dunbar, Wisconsin, enjoy a day out on Marinette County's ATV trails.

  • Whitewater Rafting on the Menominee River

    Visitors to the Wildman Adventure Resort enjoy a whitewater rafting trip down the Menominee River.

  • Whitewater Rafting Down the Menominee River

    Rafters celebrate after conquering whitewater rapids on the Menominee River during an excursion with Wildman Adventure Resort.

  • Eric Whitewater Rafting

    Eric and his fellow rafters tackle tough rapids on the Menominee River in Marinette County during a whitewater rafting trip with Wildman Adventure Resort.

  • Eric Whitewater Rafting

    Eric is ready to tackle the Menominee River!

  • Whitewater Rafting on the Menominee River

    One thing is certain when you go whitewater rafting...you're going to get wet!

  • Whitewater Rafting Down the Menominee River

    Rafters get ready for a whitewater rafting trip down the Menominee River with Wildman Adventure Resort.

  • Marinette County Snowmobiling

    Marinette County has over 600 miles of snowmobile trails that are maintained year-round.

Marinette County

The Menominee and Peshtigo Rivers are an excellent source of recreation and beauty in Marinette County.

Marinette County Waterfalls

With 14 stunning waterfalls scattered throughout the county, Marinette County is considered the Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin.

Strong Falls in Marinette County

Strong Falls is located in Goodman County Park in Marinette County.

Marinette County Waterfalls

Strong Falls in Goodman County Park is an ideal spot for a relaxing day by the water.

Strong Falls

A bridge stretches over Strong Falls in Goodman County Park in Marinette County.

Filming at Strong Falls

A member of the #DWcrew gets close to get the shot at Strong Falls in Marinette County.

Marinette County Waterfalls

Most of the waterfalls in Marinette County are easily accessible via roads or hiking trails.

Marinette County Waterfalls

You can explore all 14 Marinette County waterfalls on a self-guided tour.

Veteran's Falls in Marinette County

Walk across the bridge or just enjoy the view at Veteran's Falls in Marinette County.

Discover Wisconsin Films at Veteran's Falls

A member of the #DWcrew films at Veteran's Falls in Marinette County.

ATV Riding in Marinette County

Members of the Dun-Good Riders, based in Dunbar, Wisconsin, enjoy a day out on Marinette County's ATV trails.

Whitewater Rafting on the Menominee River

Visitors to the Wildman Adventure Resort enjoy a whitewater rafting trip down the Menominee River.

Whitewater Rafting Down the Menominee River

Rafters celebrate after conquering whitewater rapids on the Menominee River during an excursion with Wildman Adventure Resort.

Eric Whitewater Rafting

Eric and his fellow rafters tackle tough rapids on the Menominee River in Marinette County during a whitewater rafting trip with Wildman Adventure Resort.

Eric Whitewater Rafting

Eric is ready to tackle the Menominee River!

Whitewater Rafting on the Menominee River

One thing is certain when you go whitewater rafting...you're going to get wet!

Whitewater Rafting Down the Menominee River

Rafters get ready for a whitewater rafting trip down the Menominee River with Wildman Adventure Resort.

Marinette County Snowmobiling

Marinette County has over 600 miles of snowmobile trails that are maintained year-round.

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