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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
Ride with Leinie Returning to Scenic Vilas County July 26th
By Gary Ridderbusch The 14th annual Ride with Leinie will return to Conover Saturday, July 26th, including five ride options for bicyclists in the scenic North Woods of Wisconsin. The ride, a fundraiser for Great Headwaters Trail Foundation (GHTF), features the Conover-Phelps Trail (C-P Trail) in eastern Vilas County. The C-P Trail, completed in 2021,…
GHT Foundation Honors Schroeder with First Volunteer of the Year Award
By Gary Ridderbusch The Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF) recognized the Volunteer of the Year and several other individuals for outstanding service to the organization during its board dinner at Trees For Tomorrow in Eagle River on Tuesday, March 25th. In addition to introducing board members and special guests, GHTF President Laura Van Valkenberg and…