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Marinette Co - Vistors Guide 2017

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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<br />

hot spot of <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>Co</strong>unty. Located in<br />

western <strong>Marinette</strong> <strong>Co</strong>unty, 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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