Calendar of Events In & Around Turtle Lake and Northwestern Wisconsin

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Phone:  toll-free 1-888-251-5542 or local:  986-2121  E-mail- info@canyonroadinn.com.

August

Turtle Lake   23   Entertainment by "Michael Paul & Capone's All Stars " in the Back Room at the St. Croix Casino from 9pm to 1am.  Phone 715-986-4777 for more or see http://www.stcroixcasino.com or http://www.lvallstars.net

Cumberland  23 - 24  Rutabaga Festival with lots of live bands, entertainment, good food and the big parade at noon on Sunday.

Cumberland  23 - 24  "The Shame of Tombstone", a melodrama performed at 7pm on Saturday and at 5pm on Sunday at the ETC theater on 2nd Ave. across from the Elementary School.  Tickets are $7 each at the door.

St. Croix Falls   24     "Sea Marks", a touching story by Gardner McKay at the Festival Theatre downtown 2 PM.  $25 at the door.  For more see http://www.festivaltheatre.org or call 888-887-6002 or 651-214-2281. 

Turtle Lake   27  "Spin & Win" at the St. Croix Casino on the Old Prize Wheel where everyone is a winner from 11am to 7pm.  Phone 715-986-4777 for more or see http://www.stcroixcasino.com

Turtle Lake   29 - 30   Entertainment by "Michael Paul & Capone's All Stars " in the Back Room at the St. Croix Casino from 9pm to 1am.  Phone 715-986-4777 for more or see http://www.stcroixcasino.com or http://www.lvallstars.net

September

Turtle Lake   5 - 6   Entertainment by "Michael Paul & Capone's All Stars " in the Back Room at the St. Croix Casino from 9pm to 1am.  Phone 715-986-4777 for more or see http://www.stcroixcasino.com or http://www.lvallstars.net

Turtle Lake   12 - 13   Entertainment by "Michael Paul & Capone's All Stars " in the Back Room at the St. Croix Casino from 9pm to 1am.  Phone 715-986-4777 for more or see http://www.stcroixcasino.com or http://www.lvallstars.net

St. Croix Falls  12  "A Bountiful Harvest"  Dining experience with gourmet foods and wine pairings at Chateau St. Croix, 1998 A State Road 87 about 6 miles north of St. Croix Falls, WI  54024       Phone 715-483-2556 for more or see their website for the complete menu     http://www.chateaustcroix.com/events.html

Rice Lake   13  Bluegrass Gospel Jam Session at First Lutheran Church on Sawyer St. from 6 to 9pm.  Open to all.

Turtle Lake   19 - 20   Entertainment by "Michael Paul & Capone's All Stars " in the Back Room at the St. Croix Casino from 9pm to 1am.  Phone 715-986-4777 for more or see http://www.stcroixcasino.com or http://www.lvallstars.net

St. Croix Falls   20     "Leon Redbone"  at the Festival Theatre downtown 7:30 PM Concert.  $20 reserved or $25 at the door.  For more see http://www.festivaltheatre.org or call 888-887-6002 or 651-214-2281. 

St. Croix Falls  20 - 21  "Fall Harvest Festival" at Chateau St. Croix, 1998 A State Road 87 about 6 miles north of St. Croix Falls, WI  54024       Phone 715-483-2556 for more or see their website for the complete information about entertainment and Arts & Crafts vendors.     http://www.chateaustcroix.com/events.html

Autumnal Equinox  22

Balsam Lake  26  "Wild Game Night" Chef Master Series 2008 at Paradise Landing just east of town on Co. I.  These specialty dinners feature multicourse menus with each course paired with a wine or beverage.  For more and reservations call 715-485-3210 or see www.paradiselandingwi.com

Turtle Lake   26 - 27   Entertainment by "Michael Paul & Capone's All Stars " in the Back Room at the St. Croix Casino from 9pm to 1am.  Phone 715-986-4777 for more or see http://www.stcroixcasino.com or http://www.lvallstars.net

St. Croix Falls   27     "Michael Young & Tim Sparks" in a thrilling performance of these finger-style guitarists.  at the Festival Theatre downtown 7:30 PM Concert.  $20 reserved or $25 at the door.  For more see http://www.festivaltheatre.org or call 888-887-6002 or 651-214-2281. 

October

Suggestions:

Bird Watching

Out and About  

• See a schedule of annual arts and crafts festivals, fairs and other events in Turtle Lake and area communities.  http://www.TurtleLakewi.com    Or call toll-free 800-811-0338

• Choose from several excellent area restaurants or cafes. We have menus for you to review. 

• Spring, Summer & Fall are excellent times to enjoy a country auction looking for a treasure, special bargain or just the experience.

• Try your luck anytime at the St. Croix Casino. http://www.stcroixcasino.com 

• St. Croix Casino Night Club (in the back room) is open weekends with a variety of bands, gourmet hors d oeuvres  and much more.  Call 1-866-365-5285 or see http://www.stcroixcasino.com and click through to entertainment. 

• Explore nearby craft, quilt, antique shops, flea markets and art galleries including Keppers Pottery just east of Turtle Lake on Hwy 8 where everything is made by hand and fired with wood.  They also grow healthy food in living soil in all 4 seasons and are Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members.  Phone Ken or Judith at 715-986-4322 for more.    Also check out http://www.heritagepassage.com for a map & more interesting craftsmen.

East on Hwy 8 - - - Barron, Hillsdale, Dallas, Cameron, Rice Lake or Chetek

• Check out unique Amish craft shops or explore historical museums including  the Pioneer Historic Village in Cameron http://www.barroncountymuseum.com Open June, July & August only.

• When it's raining check out Calhoun Memorial Museum in Chetek at 321 Moore St. is open Mon., Wed. & Fri. afternoons with more than 150 years of rich logging, fishing, Native American and farm history.  

• Another rainy day activity could be a visit to the J. C. Bear Paw Co. at 824 Bear Paw Ave. on the north side of Rice Lake near Hwy 53 where you will see a large collection of bird, fish and mammal mounts from around in world in life-like dioramas.  For more call 715-236-7300 or see http://www.thebearpawcompany.com

• Horseback riding?  Triple HHH Equestrian Center near Hillsdale - www.triplehhhenterprises.com/stable_main.html Triple H.H.H. offers either half hour, hour or two hour rides. 

• Mommsen's Produce Patch - www.producepatch.com home of the giant pumpkin catapult and air powered cannon, is a fruit and vegetable farm located in Northwest Wisconsin.   Crops include strawberries, asparagus, sweet corn, pumpkins, squash and many fall ornamentals. Open for the strawberry season mid to late June and early July. The Fall market/entertainment farm is open the last two weeks in September and all of October. 

• Interested in bowling?  Spare Time Lanes here in Turtle Lake 986-4244 or Rand's Bowling Lanes and Lounge, 1601 S. Main St., Rice Lake. 715- 234-9912.  Both have automatic scorers with color graphics, video games, sandwiches, pizza, popcorn, pro shop, custom ball fitting. 

• For roller-skating, dancing, and video games visit Postle's Skate City, 2057 - 17-1/2 Ave, Rice Lake...more information located at www.sk8city.com.   .

• Viking Brewery - www.vikingbrewing.com Viking Brewing Company is a small craft brewer of beer, ale & root beer in the picturesque village of Dallas, Wisconsin.  Open on Saturdays with tours at 1pm. You are welcome to drop in on those days.
  
  North on Hwy 63 or 53 - - - Cumberland, Shell Lake, Spooner or Sarona,
  
  

• Sample some delicious, state and national award winning sausage at Louis Meat Market in Cumberland.  (We have a full size refrigerator for you to keep your purchases in before you go back home or they do ship.)  For more information see:  www.louiesfinermeats.com or call 1-800-270-4297.

• Learn how to make Hypertufa Garden Art at a fun hypertufa workshop.  You can order the instructions for making some delightful designs at http://www.timpyworks.com , however, hands on learning is usually the easiest way to learn a craft, plus you get to enjoy Donna's homemade cookies too!  Check the website or call 715-822-4741 for more information and to schedule a class with your group of 2 or more in late spring, summer and early autumn. 

• If you love pottery, visit The Potter's Shed Gallery in Shell Lake where you will find a variety of beautifully created pieces and also have a unique opportunity to craft your own. Ask about "Raku by You" when you phone
  800-850-8880 or visit http://www.thepottersshed.com  Open 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday. 

• Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary near Sarona contains over 500 acres of forests, meadows & pristine glacial lakes and is home of wildlife and rare plants.  For a schedule of quality hands-on programs for adults phone 1-877-777-8383 or see http://www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/hunthill

• Visit the State Fish Hatchery in Spooner - the largest hatchery of its kind in the world.  Gov. Tommy G. Thompson's State Fish Hatchery - www.washburncounty.com/hatchery.htm  This is the largest of it's kind in the state. With 46 rearing ponds it has the capacity to produce 1.5 to 2 million 1.5" to 2.0" walleye fingerlings, 100,000 6" walleye fingerlings and 100,000 8"to 10" muskie fingerlings. More Muskie are produced in this hatchery than any where else in the world.  Open to the public year-round. Hours are 8 to 4 Mon. through Friday. 
  Guided tours at 10 am and 2 pm.  Phone:  715-635-2101.

• Tour the Museum of Woodcarving in Shell Lake on Hwy 63.  This  is the largest collection of wood carvings in the World created by one man, Joseph T. Barta.  www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/WISHEwood.html  100 life-sized carvings and 400 miniatures. Barta spent 15 years crafting his series of religious scenes in ponderosa and sugar pine 2x4s laminated together. Open May through October 9 am to 6 pm.  715-468-7100

• Take a ride on the excursion train back into history with the Springbrook Train Ride - www.spoonertrainride.com
   

West on Hwy 8, 35 or 46 - - - Amery, St. Croix Falls, Osceola

• InterState Park and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway with paddleboat tours and unique glacial formations and the trailhead of the 1,000 mile Ice Age Trail. http://www.polkcountytourism.com  

• Explore the beautiful St. Croix River Valley in between Wisconsin and Minnesota.  Check out www.stcroixriverpictures.com

• Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Amery has a wide variety of scheduled activities.  Perhaps you would like to see a performance or an exhibit, or take part in a writer's activity or an educational program.  Check out the many opportunities here:  http://www.northernlakescenter.org/

• Chateau St. Croix is a European-style winery set among the rolling hills of the St. Croix Valley.  Tour the estate, formal gardens and fishing pond just off of Highway 87 north of St. Croix Falls.  Call 715-483-2556 for hours, tours and events or see www.chateaustcroix.com.

•  For a unique dining experience check out Tangled Up In Blue just across the river in Taylors Falls (about 30 minutes from Canyon Road Inn)   http://www.tangledupinbluerestaurant.com

• Pea Pickin' Flea Market five miles east of St. Croix Falls on Hwy 8 is open every Saturday & Sunday though the summer months. 

Or for a nice day trip - - -

• Explore Crystal Cave on Hwy 29 near Spring Valley with hour-long tours, a gift shop, fudge shop and lucky miner gem panning.  Open daily 10 - 4:30 Memorial Day through October.  April & May weekends only.   For more call:  1-800-236-CAVE or see www.acoolcave.com

• Learn about an interesting part of Northern Wisconsin's History at The Hideout, Mobster Al Capones Northwoods Retreat in the Roaring 20's 6 miles off of State Highways 27 & 70 north of Couderay on Hwy CC.  Take the guided tour scheduled on the hour.  Unique gifts and fine dining is also available.  For more call:  715-945-2746 or see http://www.alcaponehideout.com

• Sample Leinenkugel Beer at the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. tour of an old-world Germanic brewery and tasting room on Hwy 124 North of Chippewa Falls.  Open year-round Mon-Sat. 9-5 or Sundays 11-4.  Tours are every half-hour, but the last tour is 1 hour before closing.  For more call:  888-534-6437 or see http://www.leinie.com

Outdoors 

Sky-Gazing

This rural location affords a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the night sky with everything from Northern Lights to meteor showers or just finding the Big Dipper.  Binoculars and a telescope are available for guests to use in the living room. 
For more information about the best times to see the Northern Lights and more check out:  http://www.spaceweather.com
 
You might also be interested in seeing the International Space Station or Hubble Space Telescope (HST) since those are big, bright and currently most newsworthy. 
For information on the International Space Station & when it can be seen near you:
http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/temp/StationLoc.html

Trails In the Area

Nearby bike, ATV and hiking trails (The Cattail Trail, Gandy-Dancer Trail, Ice Age Multi-Use Trail, Loon Lake Wildlife Area (3,000 acres), DD Kennedy Environmental Area, Interstate Park and Timberland Hills) offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Maps and directions are available.

Several short natural trails into the woods, along the lake and pond here on our property offer a chance 
to sit and enjoy the beauty of Wisconsin's North woods at it's best.  
We offer maps and signs so you can't get lost. 

Fishing or Boating                                                               

Some enjoy fishing through the ice in Winter or in Summer fish off our dock for bass or pan fish or on one of the many clear blue lakes nearby (Wisconsin Fishing License Required).  Within 10 miles of quiet Skinaway Lake you will find 10 more clear blue lakes for fishing or boating with public boat landings. (Horseshoe Lake, Upper and Lower Turtle Lakes, Moon Lake, Echo Lake, Silver Lake, Staples Lake, Loon Lake, Pipe Lake and Crystal Lake).  

Canoes, paddleboats and a rowboat are available for complimentary use by guests.  Life preservers are supplied and required.  

Golfing

** Echo Hills (986-2662 or toll-free 888-739-4176) http://www.pressenter.com/~echohill/ -
just 3 miles north of Turtle Lake and recently received a National Award for Design. 
** Cumberland (822-4333) http://www.cumberlandgolfclub.com 
** Clear Lake Golf Club  715-263-2500
** Amery Golf Club House 715-268-7213 
** Rolling Oaks in Barron 715-537-3409 http://www.cvga.com/rollingoaksgc
** Turtleback in Rice Lake  Toll-Free (888) 300-9443 or (715) 234-7641
http://www.turtlebackgolf.com/ . 
Make plans for  a tee time now. 

Biking
From the Canyon Road Inn driveway there are 4 short trails via quiet country roads (all black-topped).
 Just ask about our maps & description of highlights.
1.  Rustic Road Loop Trail - 10 mi.
2. Joel Marsh Wildlife Area Loop Trail - 23 mi.
3.  Loon Lake, Comstock & Bella Curella Trail - 20 mi.
4.  Russian Orthodox Church & Clayton Loop - 22 mi.

Gandy Dancer State Trail, St. Croix Falls to Danbury  (47 miles long)
Crushed limestone.  Trailhead at the Polk County Visitors Center 
at junction of Hwy 8 & 35.  Call 800-222-7655 or 800-788-3154 for maps & details.
http://www.polkcountytourism.com  

Tuscobia State Trail  (74 miles long)
Starts just north of Rice Lake on Cty. SS. Longest trail in WI. is well marked.  
Part of the 1,000 mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail
For more info.:  715-266-3511

Wild Rivers Trail  
(3 miles to join the Tuscobia Trail or 97 miles to Superior, WI) 
Starts at the north city limits of Rice Lake.  Multi-use trail. 

For a free Wisconsin Biking Guide with detailed information on  44 Wisconsin bike touring trails,
on-road routes, and mountain bike trail systems call (608)266-2161, or toll free (800)432-TRIP, or
within Wisconsin (800)372-2737. call 1-800-432-8747. 
The guide is free from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
or visit http://www.travelwisconsin.com/ 


Wisconsin State Bicycle Maps

*  A set of eight (8) maps published and distributed through the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. 
*  Classify state and county roads throughout WI in terms of bicycling conditions. 
*  Identify recreational bicycle trails and mountain bike facilities.  
*  Provide contacts for local bicycle route information. 
*  Town roads are not rated for their bicycling conditions, 
 but are identified with their road names.
*  Wisconsin Department of Transportation in partnership with the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (BFW)
  produced this "new and improved" version of the Wisconsin Bicycle Map. 
*  BFW  distributes this map and works with bicycle shops in Wisconsin to distribute these maps. 
*  All eight maps can be purchased as a set of 4 back-to-back maps.

Maps can be purchased by region (Northern Wisconsin, Western Wisconsin, Central Wisconsin, and Northeast/Southeast Wisconsin),
or as complete set of four back-to-back maps. 
Check with your local bicycle shop to see if it has these maps for sale. 
If not, maps may be ordered toll-free at (800)362-4537. The complete set will cost $14.95 plus a shipping fee will be added to the cost of the map's). If your organization or bicycle shop wishes to order a quantity of these maps (wholesale), call (800)246-4627.

Wisconsin County Bike Maps
WisDOT also has downloadable bike maps for each of Wisconsin's 72 counties. 
These county maps come from the Wisconsin State Bike Map. Each county map highlights the most favorable bicycling conditions while presenting the full continuum of roadways - from narrow town roads to US Highways. This approach enables cyclists of all abilities to select their own routes to meet their individual transportation and recreational needs. 

For Winter Visitors........

• Hiking, snow-shoeing, cross-country or downhill skiing in NW Wisconsin at several locations. Check out:   http://www.christiemountain.com  or http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/ east of Rice Lake; http://www.trollhaugen.com near Dresser or www.telemarkresort.com just east of Cable.

• Timberland Hills is 9 mi. north of Cumberland with 24 Km of groomed trails including a 2.5Km lighted ski trail; phone 715-822-3727 for trail conditions. 

• Balsam Branch X-Country Ski Trails (11K) are west of here near Amery (715-268-7565 or 268-2920) 

• For 24-hour current Wisconsin trail conditions call 800-234-6635 or check out:  http://www.norwiski.com

• For Road Conditions call:  1-800-ROAD-WIS

• For snow and trail conditions call:  1-800-432-TRIP or see http://www.travelwisconsin.com
   

For more information on visiting Wisconsin see: http://www.travelwisconsin.com 
or call 1-800-432-8747 for lots of good helpful information

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