Outdoors, Leisure, and Sports

In just a couple months, dozens of curling club teams will make their way to Central Wisconsin to compete in the curling club National Championships

During the first cross-country endurance race in Wisconsin, the Hodag International Cross-Country Marathon, racers came from all over, including Canada. However, there were few women among the entrants. MaryAnn Montgomery was one.

Ice storms and warm weather have snowmobile clubs scrambling to clean up debris and keep the trails clean

A small ski hill in Langlade County keeps it pretty simple.Started in 1956, The Kettlebowl is five rope tows on a ski hill and cross-country ski trails on county forest land that’s open on the weekends.It’s run by volunteers.

Rib Mountain State Park is set to get a facelift. The state Department of Natural Resources policy board earlier this month approved a new master plan for the park near Wausau.

Recently compiled data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry contributed a record $8.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2021.The industry grew more than three times faster than the state’s overall economy.

The Iron Belt along the Wisconsin/U.P. border just experienced four days of snow, howling wind, and subzero temperatures.Through it all, trail groomers were working hard to keep the trails in shape.

Snowmobile trails may be open in many locations, but riders do need to keep safety in mind, especially with early season conditions

This cold snap has been good for making ice on lakes across the Northwoods.As fishermen get ready to drill some holes, conservationists are reminding them to be mindful of spreading invasive species.

Oneida County snowmobile trails will be opening this Friday at 8:00 a.m.