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 Tourism Reports
Fall Color Report (10/27/08)
High winds and rain put an abrupt end to our Fall colors. A few stubborn trees are refusing to give in, but they are few and far between.
Even without the bright colors, it’s the perfect time of year to golf our challenging courses and drive, bike or hike the roads and paths that wind through the quiet interior of our County. Recreational Trails Report (updated September 25, 2008)
Snowmobile and
Winter ATV Trails-
The winter recreational trails under the management of the
Douglas County Forestry Department are closed for the season as
of Monday March 31, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. Out of state trail passes are $18.00, and are good for 1 year from June through the following June. They are available through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as well as assorted licensing agents throughout the area. For licensing requirements and information check out: www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cs/licenses.htm Please contact the Douglas County Forestry Dept. at (715) 378-2219 Monday through Friday between 8am and 4:30pm with questions or for additional information. Looking for a quieter change of pace? Take a hike on one of Douglas County’s many trails. From the Osaugie trail and the Superior Municipal Forest in Superior to the many beautiful State and County Parks and Brule River State Forest, Douglas County boasts a variety of options to get back to nature. The Brule River State Forest is also home to a 20-mile stretch of the North Country Trail (a trail that stretches from New York to North Dakota). For more information and maps, visit www.northcountrytrail.org We hope you continue to enjoy our beautiful outdoors throughout the seasons. And please check back here for winter recreation updates, as we get closer to the 2008-09 season. Smelt Report (updated 9/25/08) The 2008 Smelt Run is over and there were varied reports throughout the 2008 season: I had heard of people getting anywhere from “7 smelt” to “more than they’ve caught in 5 or 6 years”. It had been reported the smelt ran pretty good off of both Minnesota Point and Wisconsin Point this year. As with nature, the “run” is really undefined but typically the smelt run between the end of April and the beginning of May. They can be found along the shores of Lake Superior and in the many rivers that flow into it. Catching smelt is a mix of timing, patience, and a little luck. So next spring get your nets and waders ready to try your luck at another unique opportunity our beautiful area has to offer.Information can also be found by contacting the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Superior office- for rules, regulations and licensing information, 715-392-7988, www.dnr.state.wi.us. A SPECIAL EVENTS calendar is available: 800-942-5313, www.superiorchamber.org |
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