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What <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> 1<br />
Has to Offer<br />
Waterfalls and Parks 2-5<br />
Waterfall Tour 6<br />
Water Sports 7-8<br />
Fishing 9<br />
ATV/UTV Vehicles 10-11<br />
and Trails<br />
Snowmobiling and Trails 12-13<br />
Hiking 14<br />
Hunting 15<br />
Cross Country Skiing 16<br />
Golf 17<br />
Zip-Lining 17<br />
Paintball 17<br />
Bicycling and Sailing 18<br />
<strong>County</strong> Parks 19-21<br />
<strong>County</strong> Waterfall Map 22-23<br />
About Our Communities<br />
-<strong>Marinette</strong> 25<br />
-Amberg/Athelstane 26<br />
-Beaver/Groover 27<br />
-Coleman/Pound 28<br />
-Crivitz 29<br />
-Niagara 30<br />
-Pembine/Beecher 31<br />
-Peshtigo 32<br />
-Porterfield 33<br />
-Twin Bridge/Middle Inlet 34<br />
-Wausaukee/Silver Cliff 35<br />
History 36<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> Visitor Bureau 37<br />
Demographics 38<br />
Museums 39<br />
Businesses & Coupons 40-45<br />
Calendar of Events 24<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>
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arinette <strong>County</strong> really is the best kept secret of <strong>Wisconsin</strong> plays a vital role to<br />
businesses and tourism which utilizes its resorts, motels, parks, lakes, streams, campsites,<br />
and miles of snowmobile & ATV trails as well as golf courses, historic sites and area<br />
attractions. From the shores of Green Bay to exceptional inland waters, <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
has something for every outdoor enthusiast with 231,500 acres of forest, 12,370 acres of<br />
lakes, 623 miles of trout streams, and the flowages beckon you to enjoy a variety of<br />
experiences. Find your adventure in Nature's Waterpark!<br />
The scenic <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> Forests and<br />
Parks have been developed, in large part, to<br />
provide a quiet, relaxing environment for<br />
the general public. We know the value of a<br />
piece of land cannot be measured solely by<br />
the economic income generated. The<br />
majority of people who use and appreciate<br />
the <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> forests derive no<br />
monetary gain from it. We are indebted to<br />
many people who worked hard to establish<br />
and develop our county forest.<br />
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Our world famous waterfalls tour offers short and long hikes<br />
in serene, natural settings. About half of the waterfalls on<br />
our tour are located in the <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> Parks<br />
system. A $3.00 per day (per car) or $12.00 per year (per<br />
car) entrance fee can be paid at park entrances and<br />
is valid for admission to all county parks.<br />
Daves Falls - Amberg, WI<br />
A beautiful county park on the Pike River,<br />
located 1 mile south of Amberg on Highway 141.<br />
The park includes 2 waterfalls with unique rock<br />
formations. There are grills for cooking,<br />
playground and restroom facilities.<br />
Piers Gorge - Niagara, WI<br />
Located on the Menominee River, Cross the<br />
bridge into Michigan on Highway 8 near Niagara<br />
and watch for signs. Take a left at sign and go<br />
to the end of the road. It's about a 1/2 mile walk<br />
to the rapids. Great rafting at these falls. Great<br />
fishing as well!<br />
Smalley Falls - Pembine & Niagara, WI<br />
Head north on Highway 141 to Morgan Park Road,<br />
located between Pembine and Niagara. Turn<br />
east on Morgan Park road and watch for a sign<br />
indicating the turnoff to the falls (1/4 mile). The<br />
turnoff goes to a small grassy parking area where<br />
a walking trail leads to the falls. Steep slopes<br />
offer a beautiful view of the falls. The turnoff<br />
leading to the parking area can be rough.<br />
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Long Slide Falls - Pembine & Niagara, WI<br />
Continue on Morgan Park Road to a sign<br />
showing the turnoff to Long Slide Falls. A<br />
parking area is provided; the falls is about a 1/4<br />
mile walk on a nice walking trail. The falls drop<br />
about 50 feet through unique rock formations.<br />
It's a magnificent scene.<br />
Twelve Foot Falls - Dunbar, WI<br />
Located on the Pike River, well-known for its trout<br />
fishing and natural beauty. The falls are easily<br />
accessible in the <strong>County</strong> Park with camping and<br />
picnicking available. Take Beecher Lake Road off<br />
of Highway 141 to Smeester School Road. Take a<br />
left to Trout Haven Road and a right on Trout<br />
Haven to Twelve Foot Falls Road. Follow the<br />
signs; the road is well marked and part gravel.<br />
Eight Foot Falls - Amberg & Pembine, WI<br />
Eight Foot Falls is just a short walk through the<br />
campground area at Twelve Foot Falls. This is<br />
very rugged terrain!<br />
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Veterans Park Falls - Crivitz, WI<br />
A beautiful county park on the Pike River,<br />
located 1 mile south of Amberg on Highway<br />
141.The Park includes 2 waterfalls with unique<br />
rock formations. There are grills for cooking,<br />
playground and restroom facilities.<br />
McClintock Rapids - Goodman, WI<br />
Take Parkway Road from Crivitz or Highway 8<br />
to McClintock Park on the Peshtigo River. The<br />
fall is a series of rapids with bridges for<br />
exceptional views. Camping and picnicking<br />
areas are available.<br />
Carney Rapids - Goodman, WI<br />
Follow Hwy 8 east from Goodman a short<br />
distance to Old Country Road A, where you’ll<br />
turn south and go approximately two mile to the<br />
first bridge. Carney Rapids is not a waterfall, but<br />
an area of rushing water that can be viewed<br />
from the road just to the west of the bridge.<br />
Four Foot Falls - Goodman, WI<br />
The road to Four Foot Falls is just north of the<br />
bridge on <strong>County</strong> Road A where Carney Rapids<br />
is located. This is a gravel road that leads to a<br />
parking lot.<br />
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Strong Falls - Goodman, WI<br />
Head north on Hwy 141 to Morgan Park Road,<br />
located between Pembine and Niagara. Turn<br />
east on Morgan Park road and watch for a sign<br />
indicating the turnoff to the falls (1/4 mile). The<br />
turnoff goes to a small grassy parking area and<br />
the trail leads to the falls. Steep slopes offer a<br />
beautiful view of the falls. The turnoff leading<br />
to the parking area can be rough.<br />
Eighteen Foot Falls - Dunbar, WI<br />
Eighteen Foot Falls are about 1 mile from<br />
Twelve Foot Falls. Go north from the park to<br />
the second sand road on the right. Drive or<br />
walk to the parking area. Follow the foot path<br />
to Eighteen Foot Falls on the Pike River.<br />
Horseshoe Falls - Dunbar, WI<br />
From Twelve Foot Falls Park take Twelve Foot<br />
Falls Road south of Trout Haven Road to Forest<br />
Road 510 (FR510). Take FR-510 about 1/2 mile to<br />
the turnoff to the falls (watch for sign). This<br />
turnoff leads to a small parking area where a<br />
walking trail leads to the falls.<br />
Bull Falls - Amberg, WI<br />
Take Highway K east of Highway 141 about 1/2<br />
mile to the power line right of way. Walk a<br />
couple blocks north under the lines. A path<br />
takes you to the rapids on the Pike River.<br />
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Daves Falls<br />
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ur world famous waterfalls tour offers short<br />
and long hikes in serene, natural settings.<br />
About half of the waterfalls on our tour are<br />
located in the <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> Parks system.<br />
A $3.00 per day (per car) or $12.00 per year<br />
(per car) and can be paid at park entrances and<br />
is valid for admission to all county parks.<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> Highway Departments have<br />
provided signage along the routes.<br />
Long Slide Falls<br />
18 Foot Falls<br />
Veteran’s Park Falls - Crivitz, WI<br />
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Peshtigo River Rapids - <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
arinette <strong>County</strong> offers exciting whitewater rafting adventures on the incredible<br />
Peshtigo River, just thirty minutes northwest of Crivitz. Discover the thrill, excitement<br />
and natural beauty that the Peshtigo River has to offer. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing<br />
are just some of the ways to enjoy <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> summer fun.<br />
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iver trips are fast becoming a favorite past time of all ages. You can enjoy a nice day of<br />
canoeing, boating or floating down our waterways. Simply choose a river and find a boat landing<br />
for a beginning point and another for an end location, grab or canoe, boat or flotation device<br />
and go!<br />
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here does one begin when talking about the third<br />
largest county in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>? We have 444 lakes,<br />
totaling over 12,000 acres of water. There are 304<br />
rivers and streams which can give you an additional<br />
920 miles of possible fishing opportunities. <strong>Marinette</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> also offers fantastic ice fishing.<br />
Caldron Falls Flowage, High Falls Flowage and Lake<br />
Noquebay are probably the best areas to drop your<br />
line. Hand sized bluegills, perch and crappie can be<br />
caught regularly, along with northern pike, bass,<br />
walleye and musky.<br />
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utdoor enthusiasts agree there is no better<br />
place to start an ATV adventure than <strong>Marinette</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>. Home to nearly 300 miles of awardwinning<br />
ATV trails, the systems are so diverse<br />
that no matter what your riding pleasure, this<br />
area will satisfy your desire. Riders in search of<br />
challenging off road terrain will find no<br />
“freeway” trails here!<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> allows UTV's to use all<br />
designated all-terrain vehicle trails and routes<br />
throughout the <strong>County</strong>. Majority of this trail<br />
system is open year round except when they<br />
are closed for approximately the month of April<br />
due to soft & wet trail conditions during the<br />
spring break-up.<br />
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asily accessible trails through the forest and open areas offer scenic photo opportunities.<br />
The natural north woods beauty we appreciate is magnified on an ATV ride. Volunteers<br />
from the six <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> ATV Clubs provide wide, well maintained trails for your<br />
riding enjoyment.<br />
ATV operation is allowed on designated ATV trails that are clearly marked with the state<br />
approved brown and white 6” x 6” ATV trail signs. Municipalities throughout the county<br />
have also designated road routes marked by green signs to aid in accessing the trail<br />
systems. Trails are easily accessible with park-n-ride locations set throughout the county.<br />
The first and only All-Terrain Vehicle campground in <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> is located at<br />
McClintock <strong>County</strong> Park, a few miles north of Silver Cliff. Just south of the park’s day use<br />
area on <strong>County</strong> I, McClintock <strong>County</strong> Park offers a rustic campground with direct trail<br />
access. <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> is one of the few counties in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> that offer year-round<br />
ATV trails. Our trails do close for a few weeks every spring to prevent erosion of the trail<br />
base. Trail closures are posted on our website and Facebook page.<br />
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ith the help of our eight snowmobile clubs, <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> offers superb<br />
snowmobile trails. Over 600 miles of wide, scenic, well-groomed and clearly marked<br />
trails await your riding pleasure.<br />
photo courtesy Wildman Adventure Resort<br />
You can ride the <strong>Marinette</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> snowmobile trails from<br />
the south in Oconto <strong>County</strong> all<br />
the way into the Upper Peninsula<br />
of Michigan and from the shores<br />
of Green Bay west to Florence<br />
and Forest Counties.<br />
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Trails are developed and maintained<br />
on both public and private property.<br />
Touring the trails will take you<br />
through miles of winding, tree-lined<br />
areas with rolling hills and open<br />
fields. This is where you will enjoy the<br />
breathtaking scenery that <strong>Marinette</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> has to offer.<br />
Snowmobiling gets more popular<br />
every year in our area, as visitors<br />
discover this area's vast<br />
interconnected network of wellcared-for<br />
trails. Trails usually open on<br />
or around December 15, depending<br />
on snow conditions, and close<br />
around March 15. Be sure to stay on<br />
marked trails at all times.<br />
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hunder Mountain <strong>County</strong> Park is the highest point in <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> and<br />
provides breathtaking views and scenic trails. The trails are well-maintained and<br />
excellent for hiking. The Long Slide Trail System was developed as part of the<br />
<strong>County</strong> Forest Wildlife Habitat Program. It is a system of old logging roads and<br />
wildlife openings which are closed to vehicular travel. Featuring beautiful rock<br />
outcroppings visible from the trails, this system also has a lowland cedar swamp<br />
along the eastern border of the system. The Lake<br />
Mary Trail is a loop that is located in the smaller block<br />
of county forest northeast of Lake Noquebay. It runs<br />
through an aspen forest which is completely<br />
surrounded by a lowland cedar swamp. Also part of<br />
the <strong>County</strong> Forest Wildlife Habitat Program, the<br />
Peshtigo River Trails are intended to provide a serene<br />
area to hike, observe nature, wildlife and hunt. Directly<br />
west of Goodman Park in Northwestern <strong>Marinette</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> this system totals almost 9 miles. Hemlock Curve Nature Trail is perfect for<br />
families and is part of the Peshtigo Harbor Wildlife Area Trails Project. The Frog<br />
Slough Loop is approximately 1.1 miles in length and Deer Trail Loop is slightly smaller<br />
at 1 mile. The trail leads you through the forest beside the scenic Peshtigo River and<br />
past a grove of hemlocks. Morgan Park Walking Trail is a hike around beautiful<br />
Timm's Lake and view the breathtaking scenery or watch the ducks and loons swim<br />
in Loon Bay. A moderate hike, but well worth the scenic beauty. Riverside Park Trail<br />
System has a series of trails following the banks of the Menominee River. Located<br />
in the city of Niagara, meaning "thundering waters", these trails feature bluff views<br />
and the wooded beauty of all four seasons. Governor Thompson State Park consists<br />
of over 2800 acres on the Caldron Falls Flowage. Head off the beaten path to find<br />
the picturesque granite outcroppings, birds and animals of the area. Peshtigo River<br />
State Forest is comprised of various loops that<br />
provide a variety of distances and extremely steep<br />
hills, breathtaking views of the river and quiet serenity<br />
except for the rush of the Peshtigo River. Seagull Bar<br />
at Red Arrow Park is located in the City of <strong>Marinette</strong><br />
on the shores of Green Bay; Red Arrow Park has<br />
picnic and play areas and a sand beach to compliment<br />
the nature trails.<br />
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f you enjoy hunting, then a great adventure<br />
is in store for you! <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> has<br />
thousands of acres of public hunting land. The<br />
area is home to white-tailed deer, black bear,<br />
grouse, turkey, geese, bobcat, coyote, fox,<br />
muskrat, raccoon, and pheasant.<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> has one of the largest deer<br />
populations in the state. Bow and rifle seasons<br />
are offered in the fall. With two deer hunting<br />
seasons in the county, you have ample time to<br />
shoot your trophy buck.<br />
Every farmer that seeks abatement and claims<br />
for damage caused by Whitetail deer through<br />
the WDACP must allow hunting for Whitetail<br />
deer on their enrolled property. This same rule<br />
applies to claims made for damages caused by<br />
bears, wild turkeys, and geese.<br />
Turkey hunting in both spring and fall is<br />
becoming more popular. Walk along forest roads<br />
and fire lanes to find the best locations for<br />
grouse, or head to the southern part of the<br />
county to find pheasant near the farm areas.<br />
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ross country skiing is a great way to get out<br />
and enjoy the outdoors in the winter. In<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>, you’ll find both a state<br />
park and state forest with miles of groomed<br />
trails open to skiers. Peshtigo River State<br />
Forest features two groomed loops, one that<br />
is 5 miles long and another that is 3 miles long.<br />
Gov. Thompson State Park also has 6 miles of<br />
groomed ski trails. Candlelight ski and hike<br />
nights are held at both locations.<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> also offers cross<br />
country ski trails along the Peshtigo River<br />
at the Hemlock Curve trails. This is a twomile<br />
system with easy terrain that can<br />
also be hiked. The Woods Road ski trail is<br />
another great option.<br />
It’s about 6 miles in length and lends itself<br />
well to snow shoeing. Paust LLC offers<br />
cross country skiing on 5 miles of<br />
groomed trails, plus ski rental packages.<br />
The majority of this trail system is open<br />
year round except when they are closed<br />
for approximately the month of April due<br />
to soft & wet trail conditions during the<br />
spring break-up.<br />
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arinette <strong>County</strong> is home to nine golf courses, all of<br />
which offer exciting play, beautiful scenery, and the relaxed<br />
enjoyment many associate with an afternoon playing the<br />
links. Each course offers various challenges. One is on an<br />
island surrounded by the Menominee River. Others have<br />
mature trees throughout the course with white-tailed deer<br />
or possibly turkey roaming through the fairways. No matter<br />
what the challenge is, these courses will test your ability.<br />
Courses are open to the public and offer anywhere from<br />
9 to 27 holes and driving ranges either on-site or nearby,<br />
each course has its special atmosphere. In Peshtigo, you<br />
can find a course that is located in farm fields. In Bicycling<br />
& Sailing the Crivitz area, you may find a course located in<br />
the rolling hills or nestled in a forest. In Pembine, you will<br />
find an island course and in Niagara, one along the bluffs<br />
of the Menominee River.<br />
photo courtesy Wildman Adventure Resort<br />
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ip-lining, is a popular attraction in <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
Zip-lining the forest canopy can be an exciting<br />
adventure offering bird’s eye views as you fly down the<br />
lines! Safety is always the number one priority on zip-line<br />
tours. Almost anyone can participate. Keep in mind when<br />
considering this type of activity that you must be at least<br />
70 pounds and not more than 270 pounds in weight.<br />
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aintball is growing in popularity all over, and<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> is no exception. This is a game of<br />
strategy in which individuals or teams try to eliminate<br />
their opponents by tagging them with paintballs.<br />
Using a paintball gun or marker, players shoot at each<br />
other to remove opponents from the gam. Referees<br />
are on site to help with rules and safety issue that<br />
may arise.<br />
photo courtesy Wildman Adventure Resort<br />
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icycling in <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> is truly a family affair. From<br />
the minute the snow thaws, you can expect to see cyclists<br />
on every road and in every corner of the county. A bicycle<br />
tour of <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> should definitely include a visit to<br />
one of our many waterfalls or a ride along the scenic shores<br />
of Green Bay.<br />
We offer many other road routes that anyone can<br />
enjoy covering various types of geographical terrain.<br />
Regardless of which type of cycling you like to engage<br />
in, <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> terrain ranges from flat to fairly<br />
hilly. You can expect to find a wide variety of biking<br />
opportunities.<br />
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arinette <strong>County</strong> borders the shores<br />
of Lake Michigan’s Green Bay, providing<br />
sailing opportunities for the avid mariner.<br />
The waters of Green Bay are perfect for<br />
sailing, fishing and scuba diving. There are<br />
numerous islands dotting these waters<br />
where you can expect to find migrating<br />
birds nesting for the season.<br />
These islands are also responsible for the<br />
many sunken ships littering the lake’s<br />
bottom, making it a haven for scuba divers.<br />
The warm, shallow water on the western<br />
shore of Lake Michigan makes the perfect<br />
habitat for aquatic life.<br />
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he 2,800-acre Governor Thompson State Park is 15 miles northwest of Crivitz in<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>, part of <strong>Wisconsin</strong>'s Northeast Sands ecological landscape. This<br />
property, located on the Caldron Falls Flowage offers a boat launch, two inland lakes,<br />
picnic areas, beach, and Wooded trails with scenic views for both skiing and hiking. With<br />
87 rustic and 16 electric campsites, and 3 boat-in campsites the state park offers campers<br />
from all walks of life a unique opportunity to enjoy the North woods.<br />
The site protects 5,300 feet of shoreline on Wood and Huber Lakes and protects<br />
Handsaw Creek and Woods Lake Outlet. The main parcel creating the park is the former<br />
1,987-acre Paust Woods Lake Resort and about 200 acres of wild-looking lakefront<br />
bought from <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Public Service Corporation on Caldron Falls Reservoir.<br />
The park was established in 2000, the<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> State Park System's centennial year,<br />
and is open as a day-use park. While the park<br />
is developing more recreational areas there are<br />
many things for visitors to do such as boating,<br />
hiking, berry picking, fishing, swimming,<br />
picnicking, relaxing, and deer gun hunting.<br />
The park has developed a picnic area and<br />
enclosed shelter on Woods Lake. The park has<br />
also rebuilt Boat Landing 13 on Caldron Falls<br />
Flowage with additional ramps, parking, and<br />
restrooms.<br />
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Morgan Park<br />
Morgan Park Located on Timm's Lake, six miles east<br />
of Pembine. In 1958, <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> accepted<br />
responsibility for developing the park from local<br />
youth and civic groups. Morgan Park provides a 44-<br />
sites all with electricity (16 sites are available on first<br />
come, first serve basis).<br />
Goodman Park<br />
Goodman Park has a 15-site campground on the<br />
Peshtigo River in the heart of the <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Forest. Goodman Park offers a bridge over Strong<br />
Falls on the upper Peshtigo River along with<br />
numerous nearby streams provides trout fishing.<br />
Veterans Memorial Park<br />
Located in the Town of Stephenson, features a bridge<br />
over the waterfall. The reflecting pool at the bottom of<br />
the falls often plays host to local trout fisherman. Rustic<br />
camping and a large day-use area are also available.<br />
McClintock Park<br />
This park has four bridges over rapids on the upper<br />
Peshtigo River, trout fishing, many great picnic spots,<br />
camping, and an interesting hardwood-hemlock<br />
timber stand. With 2 entrances the 10-site rustic<br />
campground is located right along the Peshtigo River.<br />
Water is available at a hand pump.<br />
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Thunder Mountain Park<br />
This park is an undeveloped 160 acre area in the town<br />
of Stephenson. The park provides scenic views,<br />
peace and quiet. From Crivitz, take Hwy. W west 14<br />
1/2 miles to Cauldron Falls Road. Turn north and go<br />
three miles to Thunder Mountain Road. Turn west<br />
and go one mile to the mountain.<br />
Twin Bridges Park<br />
This park is used mainly for water skiing and power<br />
boating on the Peshtigo River's High Falls Flowage.<br />
Campers can choose from 62 sites with electricity. Picnic<br />
tables, outhouses, tent sites, trailer sites, swimming,<br />
beach, dressing rooms, playground.<br />
Dave’s Falls Park<br />
Named after a log driver who died in a log jam on the<br />
wild Pike River, this park offers a scenic view of the falls<br />
as they pound through little canyons and rock<br />
outcroppings. From Wausaukee travel north on Hwy.<br />
141. The park is 1/2 mile south of Amberg off 141. Picnic<br />
tables, outhouses, hiking, playground.<br />
Lake Noquebay Park<br />
At Lake Noquebay Park, children can swim safely on the<br />
south shore, where the water is shallow and a<br />
bathhouse is located close to the beach. It also has<br />
picnic tables & shelters, toilets, swimming, dressing<br />
rooms, baseball, volleyball, playground and boat landing.<br />
Menominee River Park<br />
This parks water has remained relatively pristine. Picnic<br />
here, enjoy the river, or launch a boat. Picnic tables &<br />
shelters, outhouses, hiking, playground, boat landing.<br />
The majority of this trail system is open year round<br />
except for approximately the month of April due to soft<br />
& wet trail conditions during the spring break-up.<br />
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Waterfall Tour<br />
1. Veterans Park Falls<br />
2. McClintock Rapids<br />
3. Strong Falls<br />
4. Carney Rapids<br />
5. Four Foot Falls<br />
6. Eighteen Foot Falls<br />
7. Twelve Foot Falls<br />
8. Eight Foot Falls<br />
9. Horseshoe Falls<br />
10. Dave’s Falls<br />
11. Bull Falls<br />
12. Smalley Falls<br />
13. Long Slide Falls<br />
14. Pier’s Gorge<br />
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Astronomy at the Arboretum<br />
Harmony Arboretum, 4 dates:<br />
4/30 8-9:15pm / 7/23 9-10:15pm<br />
9/10 8-9:15pm / 11/12, 6:30-7:45pm<br />
(715) 732-7780 for more info.<br />
N3890 Cty. E, Peshtigo WI<br />
Froggy Night Hike<br />
May 7, 6:15-7:45 p.m.<br />
Hemlock Curve Nature Trail<br />
Free. (715) 732-7780 for more info.<br />
Nature & Horticulture Programs<br />
at the Harmony Arboretum<br />
Demonstration Gardens<br />
Dates include; May 7, 9, 16, 20, 30<br />
and Aug 4th (715) 732-7780<br />
N3890 Cty. E, Peshtigo WI<br />
Crivitz Summer Flea<br />
& Farmer’s Market<br />
May 21 – Aug. 27<br />
800 Henriette Ave. across from<br />
Village Hall (Including July 4)<br />
from 8am – 4pm (715) 854-2030.<br />
Crivitz Memorial Day Festival<br />
May 23 Noon – 11pm<br />
Crivitz Community Veteran’s Park<br />
Food, Beer, Games and Live Music.<br />
(920) 246-0831<br />
Porterfield Country Music Festival<br />
June 13 - June 21<br />
Entertainment nightly! The main<br />
stage entertainment begins on 18th.<br />
www.countrymusicfestival.com<br />
Green Acres Campground<br />
N4247 River Dr., <strong>Marinette</strong>, WI<br />
Birding Hike<br />
at the Harmony Arboretum<br />
June 13, 6:00-8:00 a.m.<br />
(715) 732-7780<br />
N3890 Cty. E, Peshtigo WI<br />
The 10th Annual Sand Lake<br />
Conservation June 24-26 at Camp<br />
Bird Youth Camp,Crivitz, WI<br />
Camp for Wis. & U.P. Mich. youth<br />
attending grades 6-8 in September.<br />
(715) 732-7784<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> Breakfast<br />
on the Farm<br />
June 28: Served 7:30am to noon.<br />
$6 adult ticket price, or $4 for youth<br />
ages 6 to 10, 5 years and under free.<br />
Ticket sales take place day of the<br />
breakfast.<br />
5th Annual <strong>Marinette</strong> Logging<br />
& Heritage Festival<br />
July 11th and 12th<br />
Stephenson Island, <strong>Marinette</strong><br />
Family friendly! Lumberjack Shows!<br />
Live music! Children's<br />
entertainment! 5k Run, Crafters,<br />
Twin Cities Charity Ride, Fireworks<br />
on Saturday. Non-denominational<br />
Church Service on Stephenson<br />
Island, Parade and Car Show.<br />
Porterfield Cruisin Oldies Festival<br />
& Car Show<br />
July 17-19 Music all 3 days, car,<br />
tractor and classic motor cycle<br />
shows. (715) 582-3965<br />
www.porterfieldcruisinoldies.com<br />
Grand Opening of Children’s<br />
Learning Garden July 25<br />
at the Harmony Arboretum<br />
(715) 732-7780<br />
N3890 Cty. E, Peshtigo WI<br />
Explore the Children’s Learning<br />
Garden and self-guided activities<br />
within. Free daylong event.<br />
Recipe & Concept Gardens<br />
Free workshop at the Harmony<br />
Arboretum (715) 732-7780<br />
N3890 Cty. E, Peshtigo WI<br />
August 20th at 6:30 p.m.<br />
Prairie Walk at the Harmony<br />
Arboretum (715) 732-7780<br />
N3890 Cty. E, Peshtigo WI<br />
August 13th 6:00-8:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair<br />
August 27-30, Wausaukee, WI<br />
(715) 938-4099<br />
Pesto Fest at the Harmony<br />
Arboretum (715) 732-7780<br />
N3890 Cty. E, Peshtigo WI<br />
September 17th at 6:00 p.m.<br />
Celebrate the full variation<br />
of pesto possibilities<br />
Oktoberfest in Crivitz<br />
September 19 11am – 11pm<br />
Crivitz Community Veteran’s Park<br />
Food, Beer, Wine, Contests, Bouncy<br />
Houses and Pumpkin Decorating for<br />
Kids. Live Music (715) 927-2359<br />
Green Acres Annual Halloween<br />
Bash September 19th. Come join<br />
us for a Spooky Fun time!<br />
N4247 River Drive, <strong>Marinette</strong>, WI<br />
RSVP (715) 789-2130<br />
5th Annual Wausaukee Fall Festival<br />
October 3rd Main Street,<br />
Wausaukee, WI<br />
Vendors, crafters, artists, horse<br />
drawn wagon rides, games,<br />
farmers market and food.<br />
Halloween Family Fun Fest<br />
October 17th 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
at the Harmony Arboretum<br />
(715) 732-7780<br />
N3890 Cty. E, Peshtigo WI<br />
Activities, games, pumpkins,<br />
a costume parade, and a few<br />
slightly spooktacular options.<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> Christmas Parade<br />
December 5th - Noon<br />
Open House at the Welcome<br />
Center, 1-3 Prizes, live music,<br />
refreshments. Santa will be at the<br />
Stephenson Library following the<br />
Parade . <strong>Marinette</strong> City Tree Lighting<br />
ceremony at approx. 2:30 on<br />
Stephenson Island.<br />
If you feel an Event did not show up<br />
in the guide, Check out the<br />
EVENTS CALENDAR on<br />
THE REAL NORTH website.<br />
www.therealnorth.com<br />
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<strong>Marinette</strong><br />
he City of <strong>Marinette</strong> is the largest community in <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> and sits on the shores<br />
of Lake Michigan’s Green Bay. It is separated from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by the<br />
Menominee River. As a harbor town, <strong>Marinette</strong> offers excellent fishing on both the waters<br />
of Green Bay and the Menominee River.<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> is full of great places to relax and enjoy<br />
the outdoors. Stephenson Island is located on the<br />
Menominee River and is the location for many of<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong>’s festivals. The island has a playground,<br />
stage area, and a boat launch. The <strong>Marinette</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Historical Logging Museum is located on<br />
the island, as well as several historical statues and<br />
works of art. The <strong>Marinette</strong> City Park offers<br />
camping and a pavilion for day-use rental with<br />
charcoal grills, horseshoe pits, and a playground.<br />
Adjacent to City Park is The <strong>Marinette</strong> Civic<br />
Center. This multi-purpose recreation facility<br />
houses variety of indoor and outdoor activities<br />
throughout the year. Inside you’ll find tennis courts,<br />
basketball courts, and an indoor ice arena. Outside,<br />
the Civic Center has a playground, softball fields<br />
and a swimming pool. Red Arrow Park is a favorite<br />
beach for locals with a sandy beach on Green Bay,<br />
a boat launch, two pavilions and walking trails. Also<br />
the Seagull Bar State Natural Area is a popular<br />
place for bird watching.<br />
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Amberg<br />
The Town of Amberg is undeniably worth exploring. Amberg has a rich history and a visit<br />
to the museum complex is well worth the time. Several buildings are open during the<br />
summer to browse and enjoy. Multiple authors and artists call this area home. They can<br />
often be found at craft fairs and farmers’ markets during the season. The Amberg Granite<br />
is one of the most extensive veins of granite in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and is popular for its variety of<br />
color and texture, commonly referred to as “Amberg Red”. The granite from Amberg has<br />
been used around the country and can be found along the curb lined streets of Chicago<br />
and incorporated into buildings in Minnesota and Cincinnati.<br />
Athelstane<br />
A<br />
thelstane is a heavily wooded area that offers snowmobiling, ATVing, fishing, hunting,<br />
camping, kayaking, canoeing and whitewater rafting. If you’re looking for seclusion or a<br />
quiet walk in the woods, this area has some beautiful forest roads situated along one of<br />
the longest stretches of whitewater in the entire Midwest, the “Roaring Rapids” section of<br />
the Peshtigo River draws people from all around the world to test their skill at tackling<br />
these fierce rapids. This is the perfect place to relocate or unwind at your weekend<br />
getaway where you can expect to see wildlife outside your door.<br />
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Beaver<br />
his small community of Beaver offers some great food and some of the best fishing in<br />
the county. The beginning of the North Branch of Beaver Creek starts here, near Williston<br />
Spring Road. The creek is accessible through public land, so any interested hikers and<br />
nature lovers are welcome to explore! Beaver Creek is also known as an excellent trout<br />
fishing spot. Nelligan and Gillis Lakes can be found here along with many others. These<br />
lakes are also open to the public. Boat landings are available, so travelers can enjoy the<br />
lakes to the fullest. Get ready for some GREAT fishing!<br />
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Grover<br />
he town of Grover is made up of the unincorporated communities of Harmony, May<br />
Corner, and Wilcox. Harmony Arboretum is located here, offering some of the best in local<br />
bird watching. Master gardeners help to tend the community demonstration gardens,<br />
which are filled with vegetables, fruits, herbs, perennials and annuals. Little River Park is<br />
located along the river. Quality playground equipment and a quiet setting make it a great<br />
pit stop for families. Snowmobile trails and ATV trails flow through the park and connect<br />
with miles more in the county.<br />
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Coleman<br />
Coleman is a peaceful village that was mainly settled after the famous Peshtigo Fire of<br />
1871. By 1882, the railroad was being laid through the area which helped the settlers reach<br />
markets and lumber businesses. As the railroad grew, so did the village. In 1903, the Village<br />
of Coleman was incorporated with just over 560 residents all living within one square mile.<br />
Once the village was incorporated, it grew quickly. By 1909, a major highway (US Highway<br />
141), passed through town, which made transportation around the area easier. Within no<br />
time Coleman had its own theater, general store, funeral home, lumber company, service<br />
station, and many other businesses offering services to the settlers.<br />
Pound<br />
N<br />
amed in honor of Thaddeus Coleman Pound (1833 -1914), Pound, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> is the<br />
sister village to Coleman. Thaddeus was a <strong>Wisconsin</strong> state politician who was the<br />
grandfather of the great poet Ezra Pound. Growing together as two separate communities<br />
bound by a common goal, the communities of Coleman and Pound have joined in planning<br />
their annual events to make this area a hotspot for outdoor events. Firemen’s picnics,<br />
winterfests and hog wrestling are just a few of the fun events held in this area each year.<br />
The outdoor recreation that <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> is known for begins here with excellent<br />
ATV trails and routes.<br />
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Crivitz<br />
rederick J. Bartels founded Crivitz in 1883. He was a businessman who named the village<br />
after his hometown of Crivitz, Germany. Centralized in <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Crivitz is 250<br />
square miles of all season vacation land and waters and offers something special to those<br />
who visit this area. We have whitewater rafting and kayaking on the upper stretch of the<br />
Peshtigo River, the best in the Midwest.<br />
The Village of Crivitz, with its own airport, has grown over the decades to accommodate<br />
those who love to live, shop and play in a small town setting. Today, Crivitz has become<br />
known as the recreational hub of <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>. Lake Noquebay, in the eastern part<br />
of the Crivitz area off of Hwy GG, is a lakeshore community lined with beautiful homes<br />
and resorts. Lake Noquebay <strong>County</strong> Park provides 2,400 acres of recreation with<br />
swimming, picnicking, boating and water ski shows.<br />
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Niagara<br />
Niagara, meaning “thundering waters” to the Iroquois Indians, is a fitting name for the<br />
northernmost city in <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>. Nestled within the bluffs of the Menominee River,<br />
Niagara overlooks some of the most demanding whitewater in the Upper Midwest. Niagara<br />
combines outdoor recreation and industry to offer the economic support that makes this<br />
area appealing. The parks are also the location for many of the community events held in<br />
Niagara each year, like the Annual Lions Community Picnic at Heights Park.<br />
Hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing and golf are also popular<br />
activities in this part of the county. If you are interested in extreme sports, you are only a<br />
short drive from our forest canopy zip-line tour which provides stunning views of both<br />
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and <strong>Wisconsin</strong> as you zip down the lines 30-40 feet above the<br />
ground. Whitewater rafting down Pier’s Gorge will definitely get your adrenaline pumping.<br />
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Pembine / Beecher<br />
round the year 1887, the Soo Line Railroad was completed. It intersected the Milwaukee<br />
Road Railroad at a location where a logging community had sprung up. This intersection<br />
became known as the Town of Pembine. Since the 1900s this area has become known for<br />
it’s outdoor recreation. Pembine, named after the Peme Bon Won River, sits along the<br />
Menominee River as the town’s eastern most border. The north and south branches of the<br />
Pike River, K.C. Creek and the Peme Bon Won (a.k.a the Pemenee) also cross through the<br />
area providing top notch trout fishing. Deer, grouse, turkey, bear and rabbit are in great<br />
quantity for trophy hunting. If motorized sports are what you desire, the expanded year<br />
round ATV trail system offers hundreds of miles of connected trails for your riding pleasure.<br />
With golf being another popular activity in the area, one never has to wonder about what<br />
there is to do.<br />
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Peshtigo<br />
In 1871 America’s most devastating fire swept through the Peshtigo area, killing over 1200<br />
people. Rising from the ashes, today people know Peshtigo for its numerous outdoor and<br />
recreational opportunities. Nearly every type of business, office and shop can be found<br />
in or around the City of Peshtigo. Peshtigo has seen many new faces in recent years as<br />
people realize the value of pride, devotion and hard work, and the direct effect these<br />
attributes have on a community.<br />
From the Peshtigo River and all that it offers, to a multitude of parks, campgrounds, and<br />
seasonal activities across the region, the Peshtigo area has something for everyone's<br />
recreational desires. Located in the center of Peshtigo is Badger Park, a multi-use 57-acre<br />
park and campground with a band shell, forest walking trails and two pavilions. Peshtigo<br />
has grown to be one of the most aggressive small communities in Northeast <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.<br />
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Porterfield<br />
n 1887, Porterfield was separated from Peshtigo and <strong>Marinette</strong> to create the town which<br />
was named after a local farmer and businessman, John Porterfield. Porterfield is a quiet<br />
little town about six miles west of <strong>Marinette</strong>. Quiet, that is, during 11 months of the year.<br />
Made famous for the Porterfield Country Music Festival, the town becomes a booming<br />
mecca for campers and country music enthusiasts each June. The 10-day festival celebrates<br />
the heritage of country music from the classics to modern country-pop. Featuring some<br />
of the biggest names in the past, present, and future of country music, as well as local<br />
talent, this festival draw s in thousands of country fans each year. It’s truly a<br />
sight to see, and another great reason to explore <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
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Twin Bridge / Middle Inlet<br />
If you’re interested in nature and wildlife, this area of <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> needs to<br />
be a part of your trip. With an abundance of plant and animal life and well-preserved<br />
woodland habitats, this becomes a truly beautiful place to be. There are a number<br />
of trails allowing access to hikers, skiers, and snowshoers alike. The Twin<br />
Bridge/Middle Inlet area is home to both Governor Thompson State Park and the<br />
Peshtigo River State Forest. The High Falls Flowage runs through this part of<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>. The scenery along the river’s shoreline is simply spectacular. Many<br />
islands sprinkled throughout the flowage are suitable for fishing, camping and are<br />
only accessible by canoe, kayak or other boats.<br />
Middle Inlet is located just north of the village and northwest of Lake Noquebay<br />
where Hwy 141 intersects with <strong>County</strong> Highway X.<br />
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Wausaukee / Silver Cliff<br />
he Village of Wausaukee is a lovely, “folkart” community full of fun in every season.<br />
It is located within a major resort area featuring a wide variety of outdoor recreation<br />
opportunities including hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, rafting, biking, cross country<br />
skiing, swimming and off-roading. It is also near some of the county’s favorite parks<br />
and waterfalls. Public and private hunting lands are located throughout Wausaukee<br />
Township. This area is a wonderful place to find unique craft and gift shops, antiques<br />
and delicious down-home cooking. Plentiful lakes and streams make this the<br />
gateway to fine fishing country. The area has perfect locations for exciting<br />
pastimes like whitewater rafting, boating, and snowmobiling.<br />
Silver Cliff is the extreme water-sport hot<br />
spot of <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>. Located in<br />
western <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>, this area is<br />
well known for the “Roaring Rapids”<br />
section of the Peshtigo River. This<br />
section, at about 5 miles in length, is the<br />
longest stretch of whitewater in the<br />
Midwest. Ranging from Class II to Class<br />
IV rapids, rafting and kayaking<br />
enthusiasts travel from all over the world<br />
to test their skill on this powerful flow.<br />
Outfitters based in Silver Cliff are skilled<br />
and knowledgeable on this section of the<br />
Peshtigo River and what it holds for firsttimers<br />
and experts alike. You can be sure<br />
to receive quality instruction and<br />
experienced guides on every trip.<br />
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F<br />
arnsworth and his Native American common law-wife,<br />
referred to as Queen <strong>Marinette</strong> whom the city is said to<br />
have taken its name, operated the trading business from<br />
the log post for several years. Farnsworth associated<br />
with Charles Brush in a business venture, which marked<br />
the beginning of a new industry that would dominate the<br />
Menominee River Basin for the next fifty years. In 1832,<br />
the partners erected a water-powered sawmill at the<br />
foot of today's North Raymond Street.<br />
A second sawmill was constructed on the river in 1841, which was followed by several<br />
more in the next few years. In 1856, the New York Lumber Company built a steampowered<br />
sawmill at Menekaunee, now <strong>Marinette</strong>'s east end. As lumbering prospered,<br />
so did <strong>Marinette</strong>. In 1853, the population was 478; by 1860 the number of people in<br />
the growing community had reached 3,059.<br />
Isaac Stephenson arrived in <strong>Marinette</strong> in 1858, when he<br />
purchased a quarter interest in the North Ludington Lumber<br />
Company sawmill. Stephenson became a town supervisor,<br />
county board chairman, justice of the peace, member of the<br />
state legislature, a U.S. Senator, publisher of the Milwaukee<br />
Free Press, instigated the construction of the Sturgeon Bay<br />
Ship Canal, and owned iron mines in Michigan's Upper<br />
Peninsula. He donated the Stephenson Public Library to the<br />
city, built the Stephenson Block, the Lauerman Brothers<br />
Company Department Store, and founded the Stephenson<br />
National Bank.<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> was incorporated in 1887, and by<br />
1900, was the tenth largest city in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.<br />
It had a new courthouse, city hall, opera<br />
house, two hospitals, a street railway, more<br />
than a dozen hotels and boarding houses,<br />
thirty saloons, and major industries, including<br />
the <strong>Marinette</strong> Iron Works, <strong>Marinette</strong> Flour<br />
Mill, the A.W. Stevens farm implement<br />
company, and the M & M Paper Company.<br />
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<strong>Marinette</strong> is working hard to be <strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s favorite small city in which to live, work and enjoy<br />
the natural wonders that bless our shores. <strong>Marinette</strong> Travel <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Welcome Center is your<br />
one stop destination for all your travel needs and inquiries. Stop in and visit our friendly staff<br />
that will assist and supply you with maps, travel guides, brochures and information packets.<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> Travel <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Welcome Center, Judy Alwin - Manager<br />
1680 Bridge St., <strong>Marinette</strong>, WI 54143 715-732-4333 phone 715-732-4224 fax<br />
marinettewelcomecenter@czwireless.net<br />
Winter Hours (Nov - May): 9am - 3pm Mon - Fri Summer Hours (May - Oct) : 9am - 5pm - 7 days a week<br />
T<br />
he <strong>Marinette</strong> Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce serving both the cities and counties<br />
of <strong>Marinette</strong>, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and Menominee, Michigan, welcome you to our beautiful community.<br />
We are fortunate to live, learn work and play in an area surrounded by rivers, lakes, farmland<br />
and woods. We work to assist the development of a positive business climate and community<br />
for the whole <strong>Marinette</strong> and Menominee area. Our overall goal is to preserve and expand<br />
economic development, educational growth, tourism, member services, and governmental<br />
relations. Collectively we achieve what we could not achieve working alone.<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> Menominee Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce<br />
601 <strong>Marinette</strong> Ave., <strong>Marinette</strong>, WI 54143<br />
715-735-6681 phone<br />
info@mandmchamber.com<br />
www.mandmchamber.com<br />
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Population 42.248 ( Male 21,117 – Female 21131)<br />
Labor Force 20,700<br />
Median Age 45.6<br />
T<br />
he history of <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> Forest is typical of other timbered counties across the<br />
Great Lakes Region. Originally this county was covered with magnificent stands of timber.<br />
These forests provided raw material for a thriving lumbering industry from 1880 to 1910. The<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> Forest is comprised of approximately 231,000 acres and ranks as the 2nd<br />
largest county forest in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> contains 442 lakes covering 13,735<br />
surface acres. These vary in size from 2,409 acre Lake Noquebay to small pothole lakes less<br />
than 2 acres.<br />
LAKES<br />
Of the 442 lakes found in <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>, 125 have all or some of their shoreline in public<br />
ownership. There are 320.35 miles of lake shoreline. With the purchase by the WDNR of<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Public Service lands adjoining the Peshtigo River Flowages, 91 miles, or 28 percent<br />
are publicly held.<br />
96 percent of these lakes are less than 100 acres.<br />
92 percent are less than 50 acres.<br />
70 percent of all <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> Lakes are less than 10 feet deep<br />
83 percent are less than 20 feet deep.<br />
RIVER /STREAMS<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> contains 304 rivers and streams with a total surface area of 4,700 acres<br />
and a total length of 920 miles. There are 191 rivers and streams (totaling 614 miles) classified<br />
as trout water. These are the highest numbers of trout streams and miles of any county in<br />
the state of <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
LAND<br />
Total Land Area 890,000 Acres<br />
Agricultural 158,000 Farms currently in operation or rented out<br />
Forestry 698,000 237,000 acres county forest<br />
461,000 acres private forest<br />
Incorporated 10,440 includes 7 incorporated areas<br />
Roads & Rights of Way 15,422 State, <strong>County</strong>, Town, & <strong>County</strong> Forest<br />
Surface Water 21,000 Lakes & Streams<br />
Wetland 186,000 39,000 acres open marsh 147,000 acres wooded<br />
swamp<br />
<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong> operates 22 county park properties: 11 scenic "large parks" with 6 of them<br />
offering well-kept, beautifully wooded campgrounds, 4 small day use/wayside parks, 6 boat<br />
landings, and a youth camp.<br />
Latitude 45.3830121146 Longitude -88.0333340431<br />
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<strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Historical Museum<br />
Stephenson Island<br />
715-732-0831<br />
Open 10am - 4pm Daily<br />
Amberg Hist. Complex<br />
Grant St., Amberg WI 54102<br />
715-759-5281<br />
Open Fri. 1pm - 4pm,<br />
Sat. 10am - 4pm<br />
amberghistory.org<br />
Peshtigo Fire Museum<br />
400 Oconto Ave.<br />
Peshtigo, WI 54157<br />
715-582-3244<br />
Open 10am - 4pm Daily<br />
Niagara Hist. Museum<br />
1024 Main St.<br />
Niagara, WI 54151<br />
715-251-4557<br />
rootsweb.ancestry.com<br />
Crivitz Area Museum<br />
104 Oak St.<br />
Crivitz, WI 54114<br />
Open 12pm - 4pm<br />
Wed., Fri., Sat.<br />
Land of Oz Museum<br />
319 1st. St.<br />
Wausaukee, WI 54177<br />
715-927-0767<br />
Open by Appointment<br />
April - October<br />
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here’s room for everyone in <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>County</strong>, so set your own pace.<br />
<strong>Visitors</strong> can access 14 waterfalls, nearly 300 miles of connected ATV trails,<br />
9 golf courses, acres upon acres of public forestlands, and hundreds of miles<br />
of rivers, streams, inland waters and the Bay of Green Bay.<br />
Create your own affordable adventure at the pace your prefer in the real north.