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Wisconsin’s Winter Wonderlands

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  • Sauk Prairie
  • St. Germain
  • Merrimac
  • Lake Geneva

Wisconsin’s Winter Wonderlands

Air Date: 10/03/2020 - 10/04/2020

Wisconsinites are no strangers to the cold and snow that winter brings, so rather than hunkering down and hibernating, Mariah and Eric explore a number of communities across the state that know a thing or two about embracing the winter months! From the Arctic Warrior obstacle course in St. Germain, snowboarding at Devil’s Head Resort in Merrimac, Bald Eagle Watching Days in Sauk Prairie, and Winterfest in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin has no shortage of winter recreation!

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Sauk Prairie
St. Germain
Merrimac
Lake Geneva

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  • Winter in St. Germain

    St. Germain is beautiful in the winter!

  • Winter Sunshine

    Sunshine peeks through a snow-covered forest in St. Germain. Photo Credit: Kathy Moen

  • Fresh snow in St. Germain

    A fresh coat of snow covers one of St. Germain's many lakes.

  • DW Crew at the Arctic Warrior

    Eric and the DW Crew gear up to film at the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

  • Arctic Warrior Tire Obstacle

    Participants hop through tires during the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

  • Tunnel Crawl

    Eric goes through the tunnel crawl obstacle at the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

  • Arctic Warrior Snowshoe Race

    The Arctic Warrior also includes a 5k or 10k snowshoe race along the trails of St. Germain.

  • Winter Sunrise in Merrimac

    A winter sunrise in Merrimac Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Devil's Head Resort

    Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Midwest.

  • Snowboarding at Devil's Head Resort

    A snowboarder hits a jump at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Kids Ski at Devil's Head Resort

    Kids can take skiing lessons at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac! Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Interview at Devil's Head Resort

    The DW Crew interviews a snowboarding instructor at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

  • Skiiers at Devil's Head Resort

    Skiiers and snowboarders have more than 30 runs to choose from at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

  • Mariah's Snowboarding Lesson

    Mariah gears up for a snowboarding lesson at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

  • Mariah Snowboarding

    Mariah hits the slopes at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

  • Mariah & Olivia Snowboarding

    Mariah and a member of the DW Crew glide down the slopes at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

  • Winter in Sauk Prairie

    Sauk Prairie's beautiful natural areas offer plenty of outdoor recreation during the winter!

  • Bald Eagles in Sauk Prairie

    Nesting bald eagles are a common sight along the Wisconsin River in Sauk Prairie. Photo Credit: Terry Drea

  • Morning Mist

    Mist rises on the Wisconsin River in Sauk Prairie. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Bald Eagle Watching Days

    Birdwatchers flock to the Sauk Prairie area every winter during Bald Eagle Watching Days.

  • Bald eagle on the water

    A bald eagle swoops over the water in Sauk City. Photo Credit: Sandy Opitz

  • Sauk Prairie Bald Eagle Release

    Rehabilitated bald eagles are released back to the wild during Bald Eagle Watching Days in Sauk Prairie. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Bald Eagle Release in Sauk Prairie

    A bald eagle is released in the Sauk Prairie area during Bald Eagle Watching Days. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Great Sauk State Trail

    Two fat tire bicyclists enjoy a ride down the Great Sauk State Trail in the Sauk Prairie area.

  • Coloring & Coffee

    Women enjoy Coloring & Coffee at River Arts in Prairie du Sac.

  • Winter in Lake Geneva

    Winter is a magical time of year in Lake Geneva! Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

  • Wollersheim Winery in the winter

    Wollersheim Winery is stunning even in the winter! Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Ice Castle

    Explore a stunning ice castle like this one at Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

  • Ice Skating during Winterfest

    Enjoy ice skating at the winter carnival held at the Grand Geneva Resort and & Spa during Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

  • Snow Sculpture

    Amazing snow sculptures like this one are on display during the United States National Snow Sculpting Championship in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

  • Lake Geneva Snow Sculpture

    The United States National Snow Sculpting Championship takes place during Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

  • Human Dog Sled Races

    Human dog sled races are a major draw for Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Winter in St. Germain

St. Germain is beautiful in the winter!

Winter Sunshine

Sunshine peeks through a snow-covered forest in St. Germain. Photo Credit: Kathy Moen

Fresh snow in St. Germain

A fresh coat of snow covers one of St. Germain's many lakes.

DW Crew at the Arctic Warrior

Eric and the DW Crew gear up to film at the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

Arctic Warrior Tire Obstacle

Participants hop through tires during the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

Tunnel Crawl

Eric goes through the tunnel crawl obstacle at the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

Arctic Warrior Snowshoe Race

The Arctic Warrior also includes a 5k or 10k snowshoe race along the trails of St. Germain.

Winter Sunrise in Merrimac

A winter sunrise in Merrimac Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Devil's Head Resort

Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Midwest.

Snowboarding at Devil's Head Resort

A snowboarder hits a jump at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Kids Ski at Devil's Head Resort

Kids can take skiing lessons at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac! Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Interview at Devil's Head Resort

The DW Crew interviews a snowboarding instructor at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

Skiiers at Devil's Head Resort

Skiiers and snowboarders have more than 30 runs to choose from at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

Mariah's Snowboarding Lesson

Mariah gears up for a snowboarding lesson at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

Mariah Snowboarding

Mariah hits the slopes at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

Mariah & Olivia Snowboarding

Mariah and a member of the DW Crew glide down the slopes at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

Winter in Sauk Prairie

Sauk Prairie's beautiful natural areas offer plenty of outdoor recreation during the winter!

Bald Eagles in Sauk Prairie

Nesting bald eagles are a common sight along the Wisconsin River in Sauk Prairie. Photo Credit: Terry Drea

Morning Mist

Mist rises on the Wisconsin River in Sauk Prairie. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Bald Eagle Watching Days

Birdwatchers flock to the Sauk Prairie area every winter during Bald Eagle Watching Days.

Bald eagle on the water

A bald eagle swoops over the water in Sauk City. Photo Credit: Sandy Opitz

Sauk Prairie Bald Eagle Release

Rehabilitated bald eagles are released back to the wild during Bald Eagle Watching Days in Sauk Prairie. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Bald Eagle Release in Sauk Prairie

A bald eagle is released in the Sauk Prairie area during Bald Eagle Watching Days. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Great Sauk State Trail

Two fat tire bicyclists enjoy a ride down the Great Sauk State Trail in the Sauk Prairie area.

Coloring & Coffee

Women enjoy Coloring & Coffee at River Arts in Prairie du Sac.

Winter in Lake Geneva

Winter is a magical time of year in Lake Geneva! Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Wollersheim Winery in the winter

Wollersheim Winery is stunning even in the winter! Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Ice Castle

Explore a stunning ice castle like this one at Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Ice Skating during Winterfest

Enjoy ice skating at the winter carnival held at the Grand Geneva Resort and & Spa during Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Snow Sculpture

Amazing snow sculptures like this one are on display during the United States National Snow Sculpting Championship in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva Snow Sculpture

The United States National Snow Sculpting Championship takes place during Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Human Dog Sled Races

Human dog sled races are a major draw for Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Sauk Prairie

The twin communities of Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, commonly referred to as Sauk Prairie, are widely known as a hot spot for bald eagle watching along the Wisconsin River, the home of award-winning Wollersheim Winery and the Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival, not to mention the home of the original butter burger, the first Culver’s restaurant in the nation. Plus, unique downtown shopping and dinning, amazing water recreation, and other fun events keep visitors busy all year long!

  • Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

    109 Philllips Boulevard
    Sauk City, WI 53583

    P: (608) 643-4168

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  • Ferry Bluff State Natural Area

    Hikers check out the view from the top of Ferry Bluff State Natural Area. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Wisconsin River Tubing

    The Wisconsin River is perfect for a tubing trip on a hot summer day. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Lake Life on Lake Wisconsin

    Lake life is the way of life in the Sauk Prairie area! Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Sunset over Prairie du Sac

    The sunsets in the Sauk Prairie area are second to none! Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Water Recreation in Sauk Prairie

    The Sauk Prairie area has plenty of outfitters and public access points for getting out on the water. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Great Sauk State Trail

    The Great Sauk State Trail runs along the Wisconsin River through Prairie du Sac and Sauk City. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Riverfront Park

    Riverfront Park in Sauk City is a great spot for families to spend the day!

  • Winter in Sauk Prairie

    Sauk Prairie's beautiful natural areas offer plenty of outdoor recreation during the winter!

  • Great Sauk State Trail

    Two fat tire bicyclists enjoy a ride down the Great Sauk State Trail in the Sauk Prairie area.

  • Bald Eagles in Sauk Prairie

    Nesting bald eagles are a common sight along the Wisconsin River in Sauk Prairie. Photo Credit: Terry Drea

  • Bald Eagle Watching Days

    Birdwatchers flock to the Sauk Prairie area every winter during Bald Eagle Watching Days.

  • Bald eagle on the water

    A bald eagle swoops over the water in Sauk City. Photo Credit: Sandy Opitz

  • Canoeing on the Wisconsin

    Canoeing on the Wisconsin river near Sauk City

  • Coloring & Coffee

    Women enjoy Coloring & Coffee at River Arts in Prairie du Sac.

  • Tubing down the Wisconsin River

    Tubing down the Wisconsin River

  • Motorcycling

    Motorcycling through Sauk Prairie

Ferry Bluff State Natural Area

Hikers check out the view from the top of Ferry Bluff State Natural Area. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Wisconsin River Tubing

The Wisconsin River is perfect for a tubing trip on a hot summer day. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Lake Life on Lake Wisconsin

Lake life is the way of life in the Sauk Prairie area! Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Sunset over Prairie du Sac

The sunsets in the Sauk Prairie area are second to none! Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Water Recreation in Sauk Prairie

The Sauk Prairie area has plenty of outfitters and public access points for getting out on the water. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Great Sauk State Trail

The Great Sauk State Trail runs along the Wisconsin River through Prairie du Sac and Sauk City. Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park in Sauk City is a great spot for families to spend the day!

Winter in Sauk Prairie

Sauk Prairie's beautiful natural areas offer plenty of outdoor recreation during the winter!

Great Sauk State Trail

Two fat tire bicyclists enjoy a ride down the Great Sauk State Trail in the Sauk Prairie area.

Bald Eagles in Sauk Prairie

Nesting bald eagles are a common sight along the Wisconsin River in Sauk Prairie. Photo Credit: Terry Drea

Bald Eagle Watching Days

Birdwatchers flock to the Sauk Prairie area every winter during Bald Eagle Watching Days.

Bald eagle on the water

A bald eagle swoops over the water in Sauk City. Photo Credit: Sandy Opitz

Canoeing on the Wisconsin

Canoeing on the Wisconsin river near Sauk City

Coloring & Coffee

Women enjoy Coloring & Coffee at River Arts in Prairie du Sac.

Tubing down the Wisconsin River

Tubing down the Wisconsin River

Motorcycling

Motorcycling through Sauk Prairie

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St. Germain

Located in the midst of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, St. Germain is known for its excellent outdoor recreation. Hike or bike along hundreds of miles of trails or paddle a canoe or kayak along the crystal clear waters of the area’s many lakes. In the winter, St. Germain draws snowmobilers from all over the state with its meticulously groomed trails, not to mention the Snowmobile Hall of Fame. Plus, the Arctic Warrior Snowshoe and Winter Obstacle Course Race challenges hundreds of people every year to conquer a number of adventure obstacles around Little St. Germain Lake. Come escape to the Northwoods in St. Germain!

  • St. Germain Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

    473 Highway 70 East
    St. Germain, WI 54558

    P: 715-477-2205

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  • Winter in St. Germain

    St. Germain is beautiful in the winter!

  • Winter Sunshine

    Sunshine peeks through a snow-covered forest in St. Germain. Photo Credit: Kathy Moen

  • DW Crew at the Arctic Warrior

    Eric and the DW Crew gear up to film at the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

  • Arctic Warrior Tire Obstacle

    Participants hop through tires during the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

  • Arctic Warrior Snowshoe Race

    The Arctic Warrior also includes a 5k or 10k snowshoe race along the trails of St. Germain.

  • Tunnel Crawl

    Eric goes through the tunnel crawl obstacle at the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

  • 2014 Fall Colors on Fawn Lake. - St. Germain, WI, Vilas County

    2014 Fall Colors on Fawn Lake.

  • Friends in High Places

  • View of Big St. Germain Lake from Absolute Escape

    View of Big St. Germain Lake from Absolute Escape

  • Absolute Escape - St. Germain

    Absolute Escape - St. Germain

  • Wolf Pack Cafe Strawberry Pie

    Wolf Pack Cafe Strawberry Pie

  • Emmy visiting Musky Hunter Magazine

    Emmy visiting Musky Hunter Magazine

  • 19th Hole Adventure Golf

    19th Hole Adventure Golf

  • Ready for a fire at Absolute Escape

    Ready for a fire at Absolute Escape

  • Absolute Escape - private vacation home rental

    Absolute Escape - private vacation home rental

Winter in St. Germain

St. Germain is beautiful in the winter!

Winter Sunshine

Sunshine peeks through a snow-covered forest in St. Germain. Photo Credit: Kathy Moen

DW Crew at the Arctic Warrior

Eric and the DW Crew gear up to film at the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

Arctic Warrior Tire Obstacle

Participants hop through tires during the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

Arctic Warrior Snowshoe Race

The Arctic Warrior also includes a 5k or 10k snowshoe race along the trails of St. Germain.

Tunnel Crawl

Eric goes through the tunnel crawl obstacle at the Arctic Warrior in St. Germain.

2014 Fall Colors on Fawn Lake. - St. Germain, WI, Vilas County

2014 Fall Colors on Fawn Lake.


Friends in High Places

View of Big St. Germain Lake from Absolute Escape

View of Big St. Germain Lake from Absolute Escape

Absolute Escape - St. Germain

Absolute Escape - St. Germain

Wolf Pack Cafe Strawberry Pie

Wolf Pack Cafe Strawberry Pie

Emmy visiting Musky Hunter Magazine

Emmy visiting Musky Hunter Magazine

19th Hole Adventure Golf

19th Hole Adventure Golf

Ready for a fire at Absolute Escape

Ready for a fire at Absolute Escape

Absolute Escape - private vacation home rental

Absolute Escape - private vacation home rental

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  • Hiller’s Radar Run

    February 5 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until February 6, 2021

    Do you love winter and have a need to speed? Discover Wisconsin, Boondock Nation and Clutch Energy Drink presents Hiller’s St. Germain Annual Snowmobile Radar Run. Bring it to the lake on Friday and experience the practice runs on both snow tracks and shaved ice tracks. “Friday Night Under the Lights” includes drag races, fun runs, and the third annual men’s bikini run. Saturday enjoy fun runs, recliner races, speed runs, bikini runs, vendor row, Snow Outlaws Winter Nationals Finale, trophy presentation, and prizes.

    Details

    • Organizer: St. Germain Radar Racers
    • Email: info@radarracers.com

    Venue

    • Little St. Germain Lake
    • St. Germain, WI 54558 United States

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    Hiller’s Radar Run February 5, 2021

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  • Hiller’s Radar Run

    February 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until February 6, 2021

    Do you love winter and have a need to speed? Discover Wisconsin, Boondock Nation and Clutch Energy Drink presents Hiller’s St. Germain Annual Snowmobile Radar Run. Bring it to the lake on Friday and experience the practice runs on both snow tracks and shaved ice tracks. “Friday Night Under the Lights” includes drag races, fun runs, and the third annual men’s bikini run. Saturday enjoy fun runs, recliner races, speed runs, bikini runs, vendor row, Snow Outlaws Winter Nationals Finale, trophy presentation, and prizes.

    Details

    • Organizer: St. Germain Radar Racers
    • Email: info@radarracers.com

    Venue

    • Little St. Germain Lake
    • St. Germain, WI 54558 United States

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    Hiller’s Radar Run February 6, 2021

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Merrimac

Along the banks of Lake Wisconsin and surrounded by a number of state natural areas, you’ll find the Town of Merrimac. Take the Merrimac Ferry across the Wisconsin River and discover an endless amount of outdoor recreation at Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area, along the Ice Age Trail, or nearby Devil’s Lake State Park. Plus, Devil’s Head Resort offers some of the best skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking in the Midwest. For year-round recreation, Merrimac has you covered!

  • Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

    109 Philllips Boulevard
    Sauk City, WI 53583

    P: (608) 643-4168

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    Merrimac is located right on the shores of Lake Wisconsin, a reservoir of the Wisconsin River.

  • Merry Mac's Campground

    Merry Mac's Campground has everything a family could need for a fun, summertime getaway!

  • Devil's Head Resort

    Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Midwest.

  • Skiiers at Devil's Head Resort

    Skiiers and snowboarders have more than 30 runs to choose from at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

Merrimac's Nature Areas

Merrimac is home to an abundance of natural areas and hiking trails.

Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area

Located in Merrimac, Parfrey's Glen was Wisconsin's first designated state natural area.

Merrimac Community Garden

Merrimac's Community Garden bursts with blooms during the summer months.

Lake Wisconsin Shoreline

Merrimac is located right on the shores of Lake Wisconsin, a reservoir of the Wisconsin River.

Merry Mac's Campground

Merry Mac's Campground has everything a family could need for a fun, summertime getaway!

Devil's Head Resort

Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Midwest.

Skiiers at Devil's Head Resort

Skiiers and snowboarders have more than 30 runs to choose from at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac.

Events in THE AREA

  • Hiller’s Radar Run

    February 5 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until February 6, 2021

    Do you love winter and have a need to speed? Discover Wisconsin, Boondock Nation and Clutch Energy Drink presents Hiller’s St. Germain Annual Snowmobile Radar Run. Bring it to the lake on Friday and experience the practice runs on both snow tracks and shaved ice tracks. “Friday Night Under the Lights” includes drag races, fun runs, and the third annual men’s bikini run. Saturday enjoy fun runs, recliner races, speed runs, bikini runs, vendor row, Snow Outlaws Winter Nationals Finale, trophy presentation, and prizes.

    Details

    • Organizer: St. Germain Radar Racers
    • Email: info@radarracers.com

    Venue

    • Little St. Germain Lake
    • St. Germain, WI 54558 United States

    Add to calendar

    + Google Calendar + iCal Export
    View full details

    Hiller’s Radar Run February 5, 2021

    Do you love winter and have a need to speed? Discover Wisconsin, Boondock Nation and Clutch Energy Drink presents Hiller’s St. Germain Annual Snowmobile Radar Run. Bring it to the lake on Friday and experience the practice runs on both … Continued

  • Hiller’s Radar Run

    February 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until February 6, 2021

    Do you love winter and have a need to speed? Discover Wisconsin, Boondock Nation and Clutch Energy Drink presents Hiller’s St. Germain Annual Snowmobile Radar Run. Bring it to the lake on Friday and experience the practice runs on both snow tracks and shaved ice tracks. “Friday Night Under the Lights” includes drag races, fun runs, and the third annual men’s bikini run. Saturday enjoy fun runs, recliner races, speed runs, bikini runs, vendor row, Snow Outlaws Winter Nationals Finale, trophy presentation, and prizes.

    Details

    • Organizer: St. Germain Radar Racers
    • Email: info@radarracers.com

    Venue

    • Little St. Germain Lake
    • St. Germain, WI 54558 United States

    Add to calendar

    + Google Calendar + iCal Export
    View full details

    Hiller’s Radar Run February 6, 2021

    Do you love winter and have a need to speed? Discover Wisconsin, Boondock Nation and Clutch Energy Drink presents Hiller’s St. Germain Annual Snowmobile Radar Run. Bring it to the lake on Friday and experience the practice runs on both … Continued

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Lake Geneva

The ultimate, four-seasons destination, Lake Geneva offers endless activities for any type of vacation. In the warmer months, enjoy a day at the beach, zip-lining at Lake Geneva Canopy Tours or boating on the crystal-clear waters of Geneva Lake. Hike a portion (or all 20+ miles!) of the Geneva Lake shore path and take in the beautiful lake views or ogle over the incredible estates along the way. When the snow flies, you’ll find plenty of winter recreation to keep you busy, with skiing and snowboarding at The Mountain Top, and sleigh rides through the winter bliss at Dan Patch Stables. Cozy up by the fire at one of Lake Geneva’s luxurious resorts, like the world-class Grand Geneva Resort & Spa or The Abbey Resort. And you can’t miss Winterfest, Lake Geneva’s annual winter festival, home to the National Snow Sculpting Competition and other fun winter activities, such as the Human Dog Sled Race and sparkling ice castles. No matter what time of year you visit, Lake Geneva won’t disappoint!

 

  • VISIT Lake Geneva

    Lake Geneva Visitor Center
    201 Wrigley Dr.
    Lake Geneva, WI 53147

    P: (800) 345-1020

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    Winter is a magical time of year in Lake Geneva! Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

  • Ice Castle

    Explore a stunning ice castle like this one at Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

  • Lake Geneva Snow Sculpture

    The United States National Snow Sculpting Championship takes place during Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

  • Snow Sculpture

    Amazing snow sculptures like this one are on display during the United States National Snow Sculpting Championship in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

  • Ice Skating during Winterfest

    Enjoy ice skating at the winter carnival held at the Grand Geneva Resort and & Spa during Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

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    Human dog sled races are a major draw for Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

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  • Paved Shore Path

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  • Black Point View

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    Baker House 1885 is one of a few historic hotels in Lake Geneva.

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  • Yerkes Observatory may just be the Lake Geneva Area's best kept secret.

  • Lake Delevan

    The Lake Geneva area is home to a number of beautiful lakes, including Lake Delevan.

Winter in Lake Geneva

Winter is a magical time of year in Lake Geneva! Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Ice Castle

Explore a stunning ice castle like this one at Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva Snow Sculpture

The United States National Snow Sculpting Championship takes place during Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Snow Sculpture

Amazing snow sculptures like this one are on display during the United States National Snow Sculpting Championship in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Ice Skating during Winterfest

Enjoy ice skating at the winter carnival held at the Grand Geneva Resort and & Spa during Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Human Dog Sled Races

Human dog sled races are a major draw for Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Public Docks

Geneva Lake's numerous public docks and boat launches make the lake accessible to everyone.

Geneva Lake Views

Nothing beats a beautiful summer day on Geneva Lake!

The Shore Path in Lake Geneva

The Lake Shore Path is beautiful any time of year - but especially in the fall. Open to the public, this is your opportunity to get an up-close and personal view of the historical mansions that surround the lake.

Paved Shore Path

A large portion of the shore path is paved allowing easy access for travelers. Photo Credit: VISIT Lake Geneva

Black Point Estate & Gardens

One of Geneva Lake's most famous historic homes, Black Point Estate & Gardens is also a Wisconsin Historic Site open for tours!

Black Point View

A view from the top of Black Point Estate & Gardens.

Historic Hotels - Baker House 1885

Baker House 1885 is one of a few historic hotels in Lake Geneva.

Pier 290 in Williams Bay

Pier 290 in Williams Bay is the perfect place to enjoy a sunny day on the lake and indulge in a delicious meal


The Boat Show at the Abbey Resort features some amazing vessels.


Yerkes Observatory may just be the Lake Geneva Area's best kept secret.

Lake Delevan

The Lake Geneva area is home to a number of beautiful lakes, including Lake Delevan.

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