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2025 Upcoming Events

Who & Where to Meet? -Scroll down

Thursday, July 31 10:00 am Friday, August 1 4:00 pm

Explore the Willow Flowage, put-in at the "sand boat landing"

All day

Directions from Rhinelander: (22 miles, 40 min) Starting at the intersection of Hwy K and 47 travel west on Hwy K to the intersection with Hwy 51. Cross Hwy 51 to Swamp Lake Rd.. Follow Swamp Lake Rd. to Hwy Y and turn right. From Hwy Y make a left turn on Willow Dam Rd. to the "sand boat landing", up the road about 1/2 mile from the dam boat landing.

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Thursday, July 31 10:00 am Friday, August 1 4:00 pm

Explore the Willow Flowage, put-in at the "sand boat landing"

Join in on the fun as we venture to the Willow Flowage north of Tomahawk for a day or two of paddling, pot luck picnicking, and if you want,...

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All day

Directions from Rhinelander: (22 miles, 40 min) Starting at the intersection of Hwy K and 47 travel west on Hwy K to the intersection with Hwy 51. Cross Hwy 51 to Swamp Lake Rd.. Follow Swamp Lake Rd. to Hwy Y and turn right. From Hwy Y make a left turn on Willow Dam Rd. to the "sand boat landing", up the road about 1/2 mile from the dam boat landing.

Monday 08/11/25 noon Wednesday, 08/13/25 5:00 pm

Porcupine Mountains Adventure

All day

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Monday 08/11/25 noon Wednesday, 08/13/25 5:00 pm

Porcupine Mountains Adventure

 Join us for an unforgettable back country experience in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! The “Porkies” offer 60,000 acres of old-growth forest, ...

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All day

Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Paddle Sylvania from Crooked Lake to High Lake, meet at the Crooked Lake Canoe landing

10:30 am

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2:30 pm

Directions from Eagle River: Travel north on Hwy 45 to Watersmeet, MI. Turn left at the intersection of Hwy 45 and Hwy 2 and travel west for app. 5 miles and turn left on Thousand Island Rd. Travel several miles (app 2 or 3 miles) down and you'll see the Sylvania Wilderness entrance sign and turn left into the Entrance Station area. From the entrance station follow the signs to the boat landing/parking lot. Turn left for the Crooked Lake put-in.

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Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Paddle Sylvania from Crooked Lake to High Lake, meet at the Crooked Lake Canoe landing

Hello out there -  Boy are we lucky to live in Wisconsin with  the Upper Peninsula just next door.  Both are blessed with lots of paddling w...

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10:30 am

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2:30 pm

Directions from Eagle River: Travel north on Hwy 45 to Watersmeet, MI. Turn left at the intersection of Hwy 45 and Hwy 2 and travel west for app. 5 miles and turn left on Thousand Island Rd. Travel several miles (app 2 or 3 miles) down and you'll see the Sylvania Wilderness entrance sign and turn left into the Entrance Station area. From the entrance station follow the signs to the boat landing/parking lot. Turn left for the Crooked Lake put-in.

2025 Upcoming Events

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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

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.

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

May-October

Paddling

Various

Lakes & Rivers

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May-October

Paddling

This being our signature NPT activity, we will want to plan some great river trips and lake paddling. Think Wisconsin River, Nixon Creek, Ca...

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Various

Lakes & Rivers

Who & Where to Meet

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2025 Past Events

Outings we enjoyed earlier this year 

Saturday, July 26, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Annual Potluck Picnic Washburn Lake Recreation Area, Perch Lake Shelter Pavilion

12:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Washburn Lake Recreation Area, Perch Lake Shelter west of Rhinelander Directions from Rhinelander (13 min, 8.7 miles) At the intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy K travel west on Hwy K. Just past the U.W. Potato Research Station (farm), turn left onto Washburn Lake Rd. App .4 miles turn left onto Trout Creek Rd. Heading east for about .3 miles turn right onto County Park Road to the shelter on Perch Lake.

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Saturday, July 26, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Annual Potluck Picnic Washburn Lake Recreation Area, Perch Lake Shelter Pavilion

   It has become an NPT tradition for the members to get together during the summer to share stories and meet new members who have joined si...

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12:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Washburn Lake Recreation Area, Perch Lake Shelter west of Rhinelander Directions from Rhinelander (13 min, 8.7 miles) At the intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy K travel west on Hwy K. Just past the U.W. Potato Research Station (farm), turn left onto Washburn Lake Rd. App .4 miles turn left onto Trout Creek Rd. Heading east for about .3 miles turn right onto County Park Road to the shelter on Perch Lake.

Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Paddle the border Brule River, meet at the Gaspardo Rd. River Access

10:30 am

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3:30 pm

Directions from Eagle River (41 min, 30 miles) Take Hwy 70 east to Hwy 55 (turn left) drive through Alvin to Wilson Rd (Forest Rd 2457) (turn right). Travel app 2 miles to a stop sign intersection. Turn left onto Forest Rd 2172 (Gaspardo Rd.) to the put-in

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Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Paddle the border Brule River, meet at the Gaspardo Rd. River Access

  This section of the border Brule which divides the two states of Wisconsin and Michigan will take you along MI. DNR land on your left, and...

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10:30 am

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3:30 pm

Directions from Eagle River (41 min, 30 miles) Take Hwy 70 east to Hwy 55 (turn left) drive through Alvin to Wilson Rd (Forest Rd 2457) (turn right). Travel app 2 miles to a stop sign intersection. Turn left onto Forest Rd 2172 (Gaspardo Rd.) to the put-in

Sunday, July 13th, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m

Bike the Hiawatha State Trail, Bearskin Trailhead parking lot Hwy K

2:00 pm

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5:00 pm

Directions from Rhinelander: (13 min., 12 miles) At the intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy K, travel west on Hwy K past the Cassian-Woodboro Elementary School and turn right into the Bearskin trailhead parking lot immediately after crossing the Bearskin Creek.

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Sunday, July 13th, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m

Bike the Hiawatha State Trail, Bearskin Trailhead parking lot Hwy K

 You don't want to miss this one!!  Mark your calendar and join other Northern Paddle & Trail (NPT) members on the Hiawatha Bicycle Trail fo...

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2:00 pm

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5:00 pm

Directions from Rhinelander: (13 min., 12 miles) At the intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy K, travel west on Hwy K past the Cassian-Woodboro Elementary School and turn right into the Bearskin trailhead parking lot immediately after crossing the Bearskin Creek.

Saturday, June 28, 1:00 - 5:00 pm,

Hike the Black River Harbor Trails, meet at the Pavilion

1:00 pm

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5:00 pm

Directions from Rhinelander (2 hours): Starting at the intersection of Hwy K and Hwy 47 travel north to Woodruff. Turn right on Hwy 51 to Hwy W to Manitowish Waters. Turn left on Hwy O (entering Michigan) and turn left on US-2W. Turn right onto N. Moore St, then left onto Black River Rd to the Black River Harbor Pavilion. (N15727 County Rd 513, Ironwood, MI 49938)

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Saturday, June 28, 1:00 - 5:00 pm,

Hike the Black River Harbor Trails, meet at the Pavilion

Let's get together and head up to Michigan (U.P.) for a waterfall hike along the Black River.  The Black River Recreation Area is known for ...

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1:00 pm

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5:00 pm

Directions from Rhinelander (2 hours): Starting at the intersection of Hwy K and Hwy 47 travel north to Woodruff. Turn right on Hwy 51 to Hwy W to Manitowish Waters. Turn left on Hwy O (entering Michigan) and turn left on US-2W. Turn right onto N. Moore St, then left onto Black River Rd to the Black River Harbor Pavilion. (N15727 County Rd 513, Ironwood, MI 49938)

Monday 06/16/25 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Bike Boulder Junction trail, Crystal Lake beach parking lot

1:00 pm

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5:00 pm

Directions from Rhinelander: 50 min (36 miles) From the intersection of Hwy K and Hwy 47 travel north to Woodruff and turn right on to Hwy 51. Turn right on to Hwy M for 2.7 miles. Turn right on to Hwy N for 2.3 miles. Look for the state's Crystal Lake/Muskellunge Lake Campground sign. Turn left and follow to the contact station. From there drive through the parking lot to your first stop sign intersection. Turn left into the beach parking lot where we will meet.

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Monday 06/16/25 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Bike Boulder Junction trail, Crystal Lake beach parking lot

  Hi again everyone - It's me inviting you to come outside and play. This time we are heading up to the Boulder Junction area to bike on the...

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1:00 pm

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5:00 pm

Directions from Rhinelander: 50 min (36 miles) From the intersection of Hwy K and Hwy 47 travel north to Woodruff and turn right on to Hwy 51. Turn right on to Hwy M for 2.7 miles. Turn right on to Hwy N for 2.3 miles. Look for the state's Crystal Lake/Muskellunge Lake Campground sign. Turn left and follow to the contact station. From there drive through the parking lot to your first stop sign intersection. Turn left into the beach parking lot where we will meet.

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Previous Year's Events

Outings we enjoyed the last few years. 

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