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VCNR: Cloverland Receives $1.3 Million Grant to Spark Phase 1 of River Trail Project
By Gary Ridderbusch The proposed River Trail connecting Eagle River and St. Germain with an off-road paved biking and pedestrian trail got a big boost last week when the town of Cloverland was awarded nearly $1.3 million in federal funding for Phase 1 of the trail project. The River Trail is a proposed 10-mile biking…
Town of Cloverland Awarded Nearly $1.3 Million WisDOT Grant for River Trail Phase 1
Federal Transportation Alternatives Program funding will support new multi-use trail and connection to existing St. Germain trails CLOVERLAND, Wis. — The Town of Cloverland has been awarded nearly $1.3 million in federal funding through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to support Phase 1 of the River Trail project. The award was…
Ride with Leinie Jerseys Available for a Limited Time!
If you missed your chance to order or want another for your collection, now is your chance to grab one. Custom designed by Wisconsin artist Kay Lum, this one of a kind jersey celebrates the fun, cycling and Northwoods spirit of Ride with Leinie. Orders must be placed by 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵, with delivery expected in…
Thank You for an Amazing 15th Ride With Leinie!
A special thank you to Dick, Jean, Katie and Lindsay Leinenkugel for helping make Ride with Leinie possible, and to every rider who joined us for a day of great cycling, community and Northwoods memories. We couldn’t do it without you!
Great Headwaters Trails Foundation Recognized in Wisconsin Outdoor Industry Awards Program
By Gary Ridderbusch The Three Eagle Trail Foundation, Three Lakes Visitors Bureau and Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF) were recently recognized in the Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards program in the category of “Tandem Award for Collaboration.” Although the locally-nominated organizations did not receive the top award, they were invited to be recognized and joined…
15th Annual Ride with Leinie Auction Items!
Following the 15th Annual Ride with Leinie on July 25th, participants will gather at Conover Town Park for a festive post-ride celebration beginning at 11:30 am. The event features a picnic-style lunch, Leinenkugel’s beer on tap, music, raffle drawings and a live auction. Friends, family members and the public are invited to attend the after-ride…
15th Annual Ride with Leinie Returns to Conover July 25th
CONOVER, Wis. – Cyclists from across the Midwest and beyond will gather in Wisconsin’s Northwoods on Saturday, July 25th, for the 15th Annual Ride with Leinie, a scenic cycling event that combines beautiful Northwoods routes, community spirit, and support for local biking and walking trails. Now in its 15th year, Ride with Leinie has become…
3Bear July 4 Races Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary While Supporting Local Community Projects
LAND O’ LAKES, Wisconsin — Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with family, friends, and community spirit at the annual 3Bear July 4 Races on Saturday, July 4th, in downtown Land O’ Lakes. The event features two family-friendly races that support important local initiatives while encouraging healthy outdoor recreation for participants of all ages. The 3Bear 5K…
Bollards Installed in Downtown Eagle River Providing Safe Connector to the Three Eagle Trail
BY GARY RIDDERSBUSCH Correspondent It was a blustery Spring day, but volunteers with the Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF), the Three Eagle Trail Foundation and Tara Lila gathered May 19th to install the bollards and chains on the Eagle River City Connector biking and walking path. The connector, initially installed in 2014, provides a path…