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2025 Upcoming Events

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Saturday. October 18th

Paddle Frank Lake, meet at the parking lot

10:00am

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1:00pm

Directions From Rhinelander: (60 min) 45 miles from Rhinelander. Take HWY 17 north, toward Sugar Camp and turn left on Hwy D (White Stag). Turn right on Cty road O and head north to HWY 70. Turn left and travel to St. Germain. Follow Hwy 155 towards Sayner. Turn left on Cty N, go through Sayner on Cty N and turn right on Razorback Rd. (ice cream shop) and turn left on Big Muskellunge Lake Rd. Turn right on Frank Lake Rd. Follow Frank Lake road app 1/2 mile to the landing.

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Saturday. October 18th

Paddle Frank Lake, meet at the parking lot

 The paddling season isn't over yet, so here is another opportunity to get out there and enjoy this nice weather.  This time we are going to...

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10:00am

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1:00pm

Directions From Rhinelander: (60 min) 45 miles from Rhinelander. Take HWY 17 north, toward Sugar Camp and turn left on Hwy D (White Stag). Turn right on Cty road O and head north to HWY 70. Turn left and travel to St. Germain. Follow Hwy 155 towards Sayner. Turn left on Cty N, go through Sayner on Cty N and turn right on Razorback Rd. (ice cream shop) and turn left on Big Muskellunge Lake Rd. Turn right on Frank Lake Rd. Follow Frank Lake road app 1/2 mile to the landing.

Thursday evenings, Oct 23rd - Dec 4th. (except for Thanksgiving)

Dome Bocce Ball, meet at the Rhinelander Hodag Dome

6:00pm

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7:30pm

Rhinelander Hodag Dome

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Thursday evenings, Oct 23rd - Dec 4th. (except for Thanksgiving)

Dome Bocce Ball, meet at the Rhinelander Hodag Dome

 Well it is that time of year again, Bocce Ball Season!!  The Rhinelander Dome has opened team registration up for the fall.  Last year NPT ...

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6:00pm

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7:30pm

Rhinelander Hodag Dome

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Scavenger Hunt Starts at 3:00PM Pot Luck Starts at 5:45

NPT 17th Annual Scavenger Hunt, Hike & Pot Luck Perch Lake Shelter, Washburn Lake Silent Sports Area

3:00pm

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8:00pm

Directions: Take County Road K west of Rhinelander; Turn Left onto Washburn Lake Road; then Left onto Trout Creek Road. Then right onto the gravel County Park Road.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025 Scavenger Hunt Starts at 3:00PM Pot Luck Starts at 5:45

NPT 17th Annual Scavenger Hunt, Hike & Pot Luck Perch Lake Shelter, Washburn Lake Silent Sports Area

 Some Critters migrate to Washburn Lake every Year around Halloween. We heard all the critters from our 1st hike will be revisiting their or...

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3:00pm

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8:00pm

Directions: Take County Road K west of Rhinelander; Turn Left onto Washburn Lake Road; then Left onto Trout Creek Road. Then right onto the gravel County Park Road.

Jan-April

Winter Fun

Various

Area Trails

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Jan-April

Winter Fun

Though our signature NPT activity is paddling we will plan some great hikes with snowshoes, boots or skis. Think local State or County trail...

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Various

Area Trails

May-October

Summer and Fall Fun

Various

Area Trails

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May-October

Summer and Fall Fun

Our signature NPT activity is paddling so trips will be planned on riverways and  lakes in our area. There'll also be  some great hikes to e...

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Various

Area Trails

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2026 Upcoming Events

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2025 Past Events

Outings we enjoyed earlier this year 

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Paddle Harrison Flowage

12:00 am

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2:00 pm

Directions from Rhinelander: From the intersection of Hwy 8 & 17, head south to Hwy A (turn right). Continue on Hwy A to Mail Route Road (turn Left). Travel a few miles to a sharp right hand curve, (be careful) and immediately turn left onto Dam Road. Follow Dam Rd. to the landing.

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Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Paddle Harrison Flowage

Hello fellow paddlers:  Northern Paddle & Trail's twelfth paddle this year, will take us to the Harrison Flowage south of Rhinelander in Lin...

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12:00 am

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2:00 pm

Directions from Rhinelander: From the intersection of Hwy 8 & 17, head south to Hwy A (turn right). Continue on Hwy A to Mail Route Road (turn Left). Travel a few miles to a sharp right hand curve, (be careful) and immediately turn left onto Dam Road. Follow Dam Rd. to the landing.

Saturday 10/4/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bike Heart of Vilas Bike Trail. Meet at Hwy M&N trail head lot south of Boulder Jct.

10:00 am

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1:00 pm

10643 Cty Rd N, Boulder Junction, WI. Directions from Rhinelander: (40 min.) From the intersection of Hwy K and 47 travel north to Woodruff. Turn right on Hwy 51 north, Turn right on Cty Rd M toward Boulder Jct. Trailhead parking lot on left at intersection of M and N.

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Saturday 10/4/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bike Heart of Vilas Bike Trail. Meet at Hwy M&N trail head lot south of Boulder Jct.

Let's take a fall bike ride together on the Heart of Vilas Bike Trail in Boulder Junction. This is one of my up north favorite trail rides t...

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10:00 am

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1:00 pm

10643 Cty Rd N, Boulder Junction, WI. Directions from Rhinelander: (40 min.) From the intersection of Hwy K and 47 travel north to Woodruff. Turn right on Hwy 51 north, Turn right on Cty Rd M toward Boulder Jct. Trailhead parking lot on left at intersection of M and N.

09/19/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NPT’s First: “End of Summer Outdoor Bocce Ball Challenge”

5:00 pm

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8:00 pm

Alan Janssen's home 2821 Green Bass Rd. Directions from Rhinelander: (20 min) Travel West on Hwy 8 for about 3 miles from the "world famous roundabout" and turn left onto South Rifle Road. S. Rifle will blend into Green Bass Rd by going straight and not turning. Aim for fire # 2821 Green Bass Rd. All the houses are well marked so no excuses for getting lost

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09/19/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NPT’s First: “End of Summer Outdoor Bocce Ball Challenge”

Come to the NPT’s First “End of Summer Bocce Ball Challenge”. Friday, Sept. 19th, about 5:00. It’s easy, it’s fun, no skill required, as my ...

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5:00 pm

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8:00 pm

Alan Janssen's home 2821 Green Bass Rd. Directions from Rhinelander: (20 min) Travel West on Hwy 8 for about 3 miles from the "world famous roundabout" and turn left onto South Rifle Road. S. Rifle will blend into Green Bass Rd by going straight and not turning. Aim for fire # 2821 Green Bass Rd. All the houses are well marked so no excuses for getting lost

Sunday 9/07/2025 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Paddle/Portage to Clear Lake within NHALSF and Big Swamp State Natural Area

2:00 pm

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6:00 pm

Boat Ramp Coordinates: 45.798636, -89.489649 Directions: from Rhinelander Hwy K and 47: Travel 7.7 mi north on Hwy 47 towards Bridge Road in McNaughton. Turn right on Bridge Road travel 0.2 miles. Turn right to stay on Bridge Road travel 0.8 miles. Turn left on Black Lake Road. Travel on Black Lake Road for 4.8 mile to Gypsy Lake Road. Turn right on Gypsy Lake Road. Travel on Gypsy Lake Road for 1.3 mi to Ridgeway Drive. Turn right on Ridgeway drive. Travel on Ridgeway drive for 0.5 to entrance to boat landing. .

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Sunday 9/07/2025 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Paddle/Portage to Clear Lake within NHALSF and Big Swamp State Natural Area

  

Did you know there are at least 17 “Clear” and 5 “Muskellunge” Lakes in Wisconsin?  The ones described below are probably not the ones you...

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2:00 pm

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6:00 pm

Boat Ramp Coordinates: 45.798636, -89.489649 Directions: from Rhinelander Hwy K and 47: Travel 7.7 mi north on Hwy 47 towards Bridge Road in McNaughton. Turn right on Bridge Road travel 0.2 miles. Turn right to stay on Bridge Road travel 0.8 miles. Turn left on Black Lake Road. Travel on Black Lake Road for 4.8 mile to Gypsy Lake Road. Turn right on Gypsy Lake Road. Travel on Gypsy Lake Road for 1.3 mi to Ridgeway Drive. Turn right on Ridgeway drive. Travel on Ridgeway drive for 0.5 to entrance to boat landing. .

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Thursday, August 25, 2025

NPT Paddle/Camp Bois Brule River, meet at site #11, Bois Brule Campground

All day

Direction from Ashland, Wi: Take Hwy 2 west of Ashland to Brule, WI. Before the Brule River bridge on Hwy 2, turn left onto Ranger Road to the Bois River Campground entrance on your right.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Thursday, August 25, 2025

NPT Paddle/Camp Bois Brule River, meet at site #11, Bois Brule Campground

 

If you haven't paddled Wisconsin's premiere Bois Brule River yet, this is your big chance. This adventure will start on Tuesday, August 26,...

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All day

Direction from Ashland, Wi: Take Hwy 2 west of Ashland to Brule, WI. Before the Brule River bridge on Hwy 2, turn left onto Ranger Road to the Bois River Campground entrance on your right.

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