trails

Fundraising goes on to raise money for the planned purchase

Governor Evers and Wisconsin's Tourism Secretary take a bike ride on trails at Athens

A year ago, the North Country Trail Association had major concerns about federal funding cuts and employees being laid off within the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service.

Spring seems arriving early in the Northwoods. With temperatures above normal right now, trails and dirt roads can be susceptible to damage.Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto shares how people can be respectful of current conditions.

The Oneida County Forestry Department announced the opening of the Oneida/Forest County connector trail located along Highway 8 in the Town of Monico as of noon Friday

Workers say the wet snow and warm temperatures posed challenges for grooming. Snowmobile trails remain closed across the area, while some cross-country ski trails should be groomed in time for the weekend.

More than 50 kilometers of cross-country ski trails are open this holiday weekend at ABR Ski Trails in Ironwood.

The St. Germain Chamber of Commerce has dedicated $70,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to maintaining local trails. The money is divided between the St. Germain ATV club, the Bo-Boen Snowmobile club and the St. Germain non-motorized trail committee.

People along the Wisconsin and Michigan border in Iron and Gogebic Counties are laying out an ambitious goal.They envision a community where residents can ski, hike, or bike from their front porch, from city to city, and into the wilds.

Local news for Thursday, June 2, 2022.