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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 (by check or cash). Friends, family members and the public are invited…
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…
A Safer Connection is Within Reach in Eagle River
We are partnering with the Eagle River Revitalization Program to build a lighted Highway 45 crossing that links downtown to Riverview Park, creating a safer way for people to walk and ride. With a $50,000 grant already secured, we’re close but we need community support to make this project happen before the end of 2026.…
Great Headwaters Trails Foundation Recognizes Debbie Magee with Volunteer of the Year Award
Great Headwaters Trails Foundation recognizes Debbie Magee with Volunteer of the Year Award – Trail Organization Working on Multiple 2026 Projects By Gary Ridderbuscch The Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF) recognized its Volunteer of the Year, named two new board members and updated volunteers on 2026 projects at the organization’s annual board dinner at Trees…
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…
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,…