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2025 Upcoming Events

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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)

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 for...

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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, 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 sinc...

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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.

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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2025 Past Events

Outings we enjoyed earlier this year 

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.

Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 am-2:30 pm

Paddle the Pelican River, meet at Hwy 8 culvert

10:30 pm

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2:30 pm

Directions from Rhinelander at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Hwy 8: Take Hwy 8 east and cross the Pelican River bridge, app. 1 mile on the right will be Morgan Ln, and then Foster Lane on your left. Just past Foster Lane on Hwy 8 to your right you will see the culvert, our put-in. If you get to Hay Meadow Rd (left) and Rivers End Rd (right) turn around.

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Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 am-2:30 pm

Paddle the Pelican River, meet at Hwy 8 culvert

 This time we are paddling in the Rhinelander area on our very own Pelican River.  What makes this three mile section of the Pelican special...

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10:30 pm

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2:30 pm

Directions from Rhinelander at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Hwy 8: Take Hwy 8 east and cross the Pelican River bridge, app. 1 mile on the right will be Morgan Ln, and then Foster Lane on your left. Just past Foster Lane on Hwy 8 to your right you will see the culvert, our put-in. If you get to Hay Meadow Rd (left) and Rivers End Rd (right) turn around.

Thursday June 5, 1:30-5:00 pm

Paddle the border Brule River, The Habit parking lot, Nelma, WI

1:30 pm

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5:00 pm

Directions from Eagle River: (30 min, 23 miles) Take Hwy 70 east to Hwy 55 (turn left) drive through Alvin to Co Hwy A (turn left) . Travel app 3 miles to the parking lot of The Habit Bar and Grill (on right) 8416 Co Rd A Nelma, Wi. 54542

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Thursday June 5, 1:30-5:00 pm

Paddle the border Brule River, The Habit parking lot, Nelma, WI

We still have water in our rivers for good paddling, so we need to take advantage of it while it lasts.  This event will take us northeast o...

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1:30 pm

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5:00 pm

Directions from Eagle River: (30 min, 23 miles) Take Hwy 70 east to Hwy 55 (turn left) drive through Alvin to Co Hwy A (turn left) . Travel app 3 miles to the parking lot of The Habit Bar and Grill (on right) 8416 Co Rd A Nelma, Wi. 54542

Thursday, May 29, 10:30 am -2:30 pm

Paddle the Manitowish River Rest Lake Dam, Manitowish Waters

1:30 pm

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2:30 pm

Directions from Rhinelander: (50 min, 45 miles) Starting at the intersection of Hwy K & 47 travel north to Woodruff and turn right on Hwy 51. Stay on Hwy 51 to Hwy W (turn right) and drive into Manitowish Waters. Look for the Pea Patch on your left and turn down toward the landing below the dam.

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Thursday, May 29, 10:30 am -2:30 pm

Paddle the Manitowish River Rest Lake Dam, Manitowish Waters

Let's get together and do a little paddling this spring.   Even though the Manitowish River is 50 miles long, we are only going to do an eas...

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1:30 pm

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2:30 pm

Directions from Rhinelander: (50 min, 45 miles) Starting at the intersection of Hwy K & 47 travel north to Woodruff and turn right on Hwy 51. Stay on Hwy 51 to Hwy W (turn right) and drive into Manitowish Waters. Look for the Pea Patch on your left and turn down toward the landing below the dam.

Tuesday, May 13th at 1:30 pm

Wildflower Hike, Spectacle to Kentuck Trail

1:30 pm

Directions from Eagle River: (29 min, 18.8 miles) Take state hwy 70 east, turn left onto Kentuck Lk Rd (forest rd # 2196) , turn left on Turtle Rd for a short distance and then turn right on Imogene Lake Rd/Kentuck Lk Rd (forest rd #2196). Continue going north until you turn right on Spectacle Lake Ln. Follow Spectacle Lake Ln to the public boat landing parking lot. (1227 Spectacle Lake Ln, Phelps, WI)

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Tuesday, May 13th at 1:30 pm

Wildflower Hike, Spectacle to Kentuck Trail

The woodland wildflowers are blooming, so let's get out there!  This NPT event will take us east of Eagle River in the Chequamegon-Nicolet N...

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1:30 pm

Directions from Eagle River: (29 min, 18.8 miles) Take state hwy 70 east, turn left onto Kentuck Lk Rd (forest rd # 2196) , turn left on Turtle Rd for a short distance and then turn right on Imogene Lake Rd/Kentuck Lk Rd (forest rd #2196). Continue going north until you turn right on Spectacle Lake Ln. Follow Spectacle Lake Ln to the public boat landing parking lot. (1227 Spectacle Lake Ln, Phelps, WI)

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Previous Year's Events

Outings we enjoyed the last few years. 

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