RECREATION
Experience the delicate balance of nature at it's finest! Each season will set the framework for an abundance of recreational activities. Untarnished lakes and lush forests reach out in all directions, with the community of Conover being the focal point. Whether it's hiking through a dazzling panorama of autumn colors, snowmobiling our picturesque forests, or fishing a "hot spot" on one of our many lakes,
so vacation at any speed to fit your lifestyle
and live it up in CONOVER, your starting
point of A D V E N T U R E.
Bring Your Camera or Video Recorder
You will want to document your memories in pictures
for a lifetime of enjoyment by your
family and friends!
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Giant Musky
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FISHING, BOATING & CANOEING With 8 major lakes, the Wisconsin River, and numerous smaller lakes and streams, the Conover area provides endless hours of delightful water sports! Fishing is one of the favorite forms of recreation in the area. Year round the lakes offer opportunities for anglers. Whether you're after a trophy Musky, catching pan fish with your children, or watching tip-ups over frozen water, pick your favorite season and join in the fun!
Link to X-Country Skiing: www.vilas.org/cn-xctrls.htm
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Trophy Walleye
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100's of miles of the best trails in the Midwest
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SNOWMOBILING, X-COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING Discover the exhilaration of a winter wonderland! There are over 70 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in Conover alone, that link up to a network of over 500 miles of trails in Vilas County. 80 miles of X-country skiing trails abound in the Nicolet National Forest. Anyone can easily travel North into the Upper Penninsula of Michigan, or head South to watch the World Championship Snowmobile Derby. We invite everyone to join us for what is nationally recognized as some of the finest snowmobiling in the Midwest!! |
Everyone Snowshoes
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Eagles Soar
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HIKING, BIKING & CAMPING For a taste of the true Northwoods, numerous trails provide challenges for the novice or the advanced. You'll be sure to witness eagles soaring overhead and deer in our woods. Be sure to bring your binoculars! Come visit our Northwoods during the fall, to witness an extraordinary display of autumn color changes. Vibrant oranges, brilliant yellows, and fiery reds will provide breathtaking views of our countryside! |
Quiet & Surenity
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 OTHER AREA ACTIVITIES Conover is surrounded by year round activity. Whether it's golfing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, go-cart racing, swimming, searching for antiques, or window shopping for crafts, there is sure to be an activity that will interest you! If you're looking for a 12 point buck, or a mountain sized black bear, Conover can provide the thrill of a lifetime! Ruffed Grouse, Canadian Geese, and an assortment of ducks can also be found on well detailed hunting trails.
Link to on-line brochures: www.vilas.org/pdfbrochures.html
Link to Hiking Trails: www.vilas.org/cn-hktrls.htm
Link to Biking Trails: www.northwoodsbiking.com
Conover has 2 beaches for your daily use, Hunter Lake and Torch Lake. There are no lifeguards on duty.
Seeing Nature Close-Up !
Nestled amongst the dense landscape of forests and fresh waters, Conover and the rest of the Northwoods is a paradise for birds and a popular hobby of bird-watching. This habitat is further enhanced by hundreds of acres of County, State and Federal owned lands that lend perfectly to the desire of both our feathered friends and those that watch them. While birds have lived in the area much longer than other inhabitants, over 400 bird species call Wisconsin home according to the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology.
You don’t have to be a bird-watcher to wake up on a mild summer morning with a light breeze unfurling your curtain bringing into your bedroom, the fragrances of the forest along with the melody of its many inhabitants. The red-wing blackbird is perhaps one of the most remembered from my childhood while fishing the bogs for jumbo perch. While many bird enthusiasts enjoy the solitude of venturing deep into the forest to find many varieties of their feathered friends, many others just love the American Bald Eagle, the Cardinal or the Loon.
For more information on Northwoods birding, call 715-543-2085 or visit the web:
www.discoverycenter.net
Other places of interest nearby can offer a great time:
Auto Racing at TNT Speedway or Riverside Raceway
Bond Falls
Lac Vieux Desert Resort Casino
Historic Gateway Lodge
Canoe the Wisconsin River
Cranberry Marsh Tours
Vilas County Historical Museum
Trees for Tomorrow
Water Ski Shows
See the Paulding Light
Carl’s Wood Art Museum
Northwoods Children’s Museum
Northern Waters Museum
Northwoods Wildlife Center
Abundant Golf Courses (GOLF originally stood for Gentlemen Only – Ladies Forbidden)
Chain Skimmers Shows
See you in the Spring of 2010
Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show Team, Inc.
P.O. Box 214 – Eagle River WI 54521-0214
ChainSkimmers@hotmail.com
715-547-6156 or 920-851-1559
Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events for
local activities and special events.
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