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Celebrations &
Festivals
The
Czechoslovakian
Festival, Phillips
Fourth of July
celebration, Park
Falls Flambeau
Rama (the first
weekend in August),
and the Price county
Fair (in mid-August, shown above), as well as community festivals in
Prentice, Kennan, Catawba, and Ogema are great northwoods' celebrations
that draw people from near and far.
Flambeau River State Forest and Chequamegon National
Forest
These areas provide hiking, skiing, snowmobiling and ATV trails for
recreational use. Hunting is great in the forests in and around Price County.
Price County Road Tours
The roadways
through Price
County consist of
lightly traveled,
heavily forested state
and county roads,
which provide
picture-perfect
scenes. Although a
tour is great any time
of the year, the fall
colors in Price
County are too
breathtaking to miss
and what better way
to see these vibrant colors than through an auto, motorcycle, or bicycle tour
of the area. Our area's fall colors begin to show in early September with
peak color occurring around October 1st each year.
Areas to explore include:
•Catawba (18 miles one way)
•Fifield: Cranberry Marsh / Smith Rapids / Round Lake Dam (59 miles
round trip)
•Flambeau Auto Tour
•Kennan: Big Falls (10 miles one way)
•Ogema: Timm’s Hill (20 miles round trip)
•Oxbo (40 miles round trip)
•Park Falls: Turtle-Flambeau Flowage (32 miles round trip)
•Phillips: Musser Lake (25 miles round trip), Solberg Lake (20 miles round
trip), or Soo Lake (24 miles round trip)
•Prentice or Ogema (25 miles round trip)
•Stone Bridges of Southern Price County (50 miles round trip)
View the Price County Map, which includes a list of hunter walking trails
and is color-coded to show land open to public recreation.
The Smith Rapids Covered Bridge
The Smith Rapids Covered Bridge is the only glue-laminated Town lattice
covered bridge in Wisconsin. Constructed in 1991, the bridge has an
attractive diamond-shaped truss pattern, called the Town lattice. The pattern
was patented in the 1820′s by its designer, Ithiel Town. The bridge passes
over the South Fork of the Flambeau River, a popular destination for canoe
enthusiasts.
Timm’s Hill
County Park
The highest
geographical point in
Wisconsin, Timm's
Hill is nestled in the
southeastern part of
Price County near
Ogema. At 1,951.5
feet above sea level,
the hill and its
accompanying park
offer many scenic and
recreational opportunities. The park is bordered by Timm’s Lake to the
north and Bass Lake to the south. Both spring-fed lakes exceed depths of 30
feet. A public fishing pier and beach are located on Bass Lake. Both lakes
boast bass and panfish.
Tuscobia Trail Head County Park
This day-use park opened in 2000 and is located on the outskirts of the City
of Park Falls. There are two parking lots providing trail access to the 74
mile multi-use Tuscobia State Trail. ATV riding is allowed May 15th
through November 15th on the 62 mile stretch of trail from Park Falls to
Birchwood, and snowmobile riding is allowed early to mid-December
through March 31, weather permitting. Other trail uses include hiking,
biking, horseback riding, and snowshoeing.
Wisconsin Concrete Park
This magnificent
park has been
selected as one of the
Seven Wisconsin
Man-made Wonders!
In 1950, at the age of
65, Price County
native, Fred Smith,
began construction
of what is known
today as The
Wisconsin Concrete Park. Smith, a lumberjack, tavern owner, farmer, and
dance hall musician, created over 200 figures depicting his vision of the
local culture and the world. His work is considered one of America’s most
unique displays of folk art.
Snowmobiling
With 500 miles of
meticulously
groomed trails, Price
County offers many
unique ways to enjoy
your snowmobile
adventure in the
Northwoods!
Discover trails
through the 800,000
acre Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; the Tuscobia State Trail from
Park Falls to Rice Lake; the Pine Line Trail from Prentice to Medford,
including a side trip to Timm’s Hill; and numerous connecting trails. Fine
dining opportunities are along all the trails, as well.
Download the trail map.
Boating, Canoeing, and other Water Fun
Enjoy boating, water
skiing, and other fun
in the many lakes
around the area. The
North and South
Forks of the
Flambeau are
premier canoe
destinations. Slough
Gundy, located in the
Flambeau River State
Forest, is a great spot
for a picnic, fishing,
or viewing the
rugged whitewater of
the South Fork of the
Flambeau River.
Below Slough Gundy
is Little Falls.
Cross County Skiing
Price County has nine groomed cross country ski trails offering almost 80
miles of trails for your enjoyment. Trails vary in difficulty with something
for every type of skier. You will also find a variety of beautiful scenery and
wildlife to enhance your skiing experience. There are also dedicated trails in
the Chequamegon and Flambeau River Forests.
Fishing
The county is an
angler’s paradise with
unlimited
opportunities to fish
for walleye, musky,
northern pike, bass,
trout, and many
varieties of pan fish.
Beginning in early
September, anglers
will enjoy the four
week sturgeon
season. With so
many fishing options
in Price County,
anglers can try
several waters during their stay. During the winter, ice fishing is a very
popular sport in the area, especially for pan fish, walleye, and northern.
Golfing
Depending on Mother Nature, the season typically runs from mid-April
through mid-October. Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy the fresh air,
outstanding scenery, and play three quality courses in Price County.
Hunting
Hunting opportunities abound in Price County. The county holds some of the
best public hunting lands in the state with approximately 150,000 acres of
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, 30,000 acres of State-owned property
and 90,000 acres of Price County Forest. With acres of managed habitat
developed in conjunction with the Ruffed Grouse Society, there’s no better
place to hunt ruffed grouse than Price County. Whether hunting for white-
tailed deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, black bear, bird species, or small
game, you'll find them all here.