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WXPR – Economic Reports: Bike trails help boost local economies, connected trails even more so

The Northwoods’ tourism economy is driven, in large part, by the outdoor recreation opportunities in the region. Local communities are now getting a better sense of just how much of an impact bike trails can make through the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation’s DIY Economic Impact Program. Reports were recently released for the Heart of…

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Vilas County News-Review: Ride with Leinie Proceeds Donated to Conover, Phelps for Trail Maintenance, Torch Lake Bike Trail Extension

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH CORRESPONDENT The Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF) Inc., made several donations this month with funds raised during the 2025 Ride with Leinie Bicycle Ride held on the Conover-Phelps Trail July 26th. The popular ride attracted a record 501 registered participants from 15 states and raised more than $27,000, according to Laura VanValkenberg,…

The 3Bear July 4 Races donated $2,500 to Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF) last week. Taking part in the check presentation were, from left, John Gustavson, GHTF treasurer and board member; Cheryl Pytlarz, Lando Center owner and race committee member; Erin Luoto, Luoto’s Fitness owner and race committee member; Cheryl Adams, GHTF board member and Friends of the Conover-Phelps Trail; Rita Bogolub, race committee member; and Neal Adams, GHTF board member and Friends of the Conover/Phelps Trail.
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Vilas County News-Review: 3Bear July 4 Races group, Luoto’s Fitness donate $2,500 to Great Headwaters Trails Foundation

In an effort to support bike trail development and maintenance in eastern Vilas County, organizers of the 3Bear July Races donated $2,500 to Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF) last week. Click here to read the full article! Learn more about the Vilas County News-Review.

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Vilas County News Review: Cloverland Board Unanimously Re-Pledges Support for River Trail Project

By Michelle Drew Editor The ongoing River Trail project took a step closer to becoming a reality last week when the Cloverland Town Board voted unanimously to reignite its support. Cloverland had previously been in support of the project since the formation of the River Trail Commission in 2018, but board members at the time…

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Great Headwaters Trails Foundation to Host Fundraisers Ahead of Ride with Leinie event

By Gary Ridderbusch The Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF) will host two special fundraising events leading up to its annual Ride with Leinie bicycle ride set for Saturday, July 26, in Conover. Pictured right: GHTF volunteers Mike Bishop, Cheryl Adams, Neal Adams, with Dick Leinenkugel, and Melisa Kris from the Green Hill’s Log Cabin. The…

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Vilas County News-Review: Connector bike trail gets fresh paint; volunteers install bollards for season

By Gary Ridderbusch, Correspondent About a half dozen volunteers gathered in the city of Eagle River last Wednesday morning to install the bollards that mark the bike and pedestrian trail through two parking lots near downtown. Meanwhile, the Eagle River Public Works Department placed a fresh coat of yellow paint to mark the corridor that…

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Wisconsin Bike Fed – SepTimber Ride

By: Gary Ridderbusch The fundraiser bicycle ride is hosted by Great Headwaters Trails Foundation, Inc. (GHTF) and the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds go towards the development and enhancement of eastern Vilas County bicycle and walking trails, such as the proposed River Trail between Eagle River and St. Germain. “SepTimber Ride represents an…

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Conover-Phelps Trail is Open for the Season

We are excited to announce that the Conover-Phelps Trail is open for the season. Thank you to the Friends of the C-P Trail for all their hard work and effort in getting it ready. See you on the trails!

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GHTF Donates $25,000 for Highway 45 Crossing Study, Design Work

By Gary Ridderbusch The Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP), in collaboration with the city of Eagle River and with a donation from Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF), is moving forward on a key infrastructure project to improve safety, accessibility and regional trail connectivity. Leaders of GHTF presented a $25,000 check last week to ERRP to…