Northern Paddle and Trail

No vehicle shuttle is needed, but there is a portage between Crooked and High which is not difficult. We will help each other in carrying the boats and gear across. Bring water, lunch and wear appropriate footwear and clothes for the portage and weather. A wearable PFD is required on all NPT paddle events. There is a vehicle admission fee, if you do not have a senior recreation card. So remember to bring your pass along with you and display it on the dash of your vehicle when parked. I believe the admission fee is $5.00/day. As you enter the Sylvania Recreation Wilderness Area you will need to stop at the contact office and register as a day user. We will meet at the Crooked Lake boat landing. Important: No metal or glass food or beverage containers including foam containers can be taken into the wilderness area where we are going.
Directions from Eagle River: Travel north on Hwy 45 to Watersmeet, MI. Turn left at the intersection of Hwy 45 and Hwy 2 and travel west for app. 5 miles and turn left on Thousand Island Rd. Travel several miles (app 2 or 3 miles) down and you'll see the Sylvania Wilderness entrance sign and turn left into the Entrance Station parking lot. From the entrance station, follow the signs (turn left) to the Crooked Lake boat landing. - Hope you can make this adventure - J
A donation of $5.00 is requested for non-NPT members which can be paid at the event. Your $5.00 will pay for your membership into NPT through December 31st. To become a NPT member online go to NorthernPaddleandTrail.org and click on membership.
Please RSVP jayjoppa1950@gmail.com or 715-499-1022

Grab your bicycle in the garage and get ready to saddle up for a fall bike ride in the northwoods. This time we are heading over about half way between Eagle River and Three Lakes. We will bike from the trailhead down to Three Lakes and back which is about a 16 mile round trip. When we arrive in Three Lakes we will search out a restaurant or coffee shop to eat and relax before we head back. The trail is relatively flat and is composed of compacted crushed limestone. The trail meanders through wetlands, dense forest and marshy pines with lots of twists and turns and plenty of benches to rest on. The route includes two boardwalks and a bridge which offers opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife. Wearing a bike helmet is strongly encouraged on all NPT biking events.
Directions from Rhinelander: (app. 25 min from Menards) Take Hwy 17 north through Sugar Camp and turn right on Sundstein Road. At your first intersection turn right. (Apple Valley Lane should be directly in front of you). Less than a mile the gravel trailhead parking lot will be on your left. Real bicycles and ebikes are welcome. See ya at the trailhead. - J
A donation of $5.00 is requested for non-NPT members which can be paid at the event. Your $5.00 will pay for your membership into NPT through December 31st. To become a NPT member online go to NorthernPaddleandTrail.org and click on membership.
Please RSVP jayjoppa1950@gmail.com or 715-499-1022

NPT 18th Annual Scavenger Hunt, Hike & PotLuck, Sat. Oct. 24, 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm, Perch Lake Shelter, Washburn Lake Silent Sports Area
Every year near the end of October, there are a group of strange critters that migrate to the Perch Lake/ Washburn Lake Trail System. They hide along the trails.
One of our Northern Paddle & Trail activities is trying to spot as many as possible. We hike together in groups and see how many critters each Team can identify.
After our scavenger hike, which starts at 2:30 p.m.., we get together to share stories during a Potluck Dinner.
For the potluck dinner which starts at 5:00 p.m., bring some food to share. There will be hot drinks, paper plates & plastic tableware furnished.
We will meet at the Judy Swank, Perch Lake Shelter. The potluck will be either outside by the fireplace or inside depending on the weather.
It is always a great time for Challenge, Fellowship, and Great Food
RSVP is appreciated. Dan & Marj Mehring at dm.mehring@gmail.com A donation of $5.00 is requested for non-NPT members which can be paid at the event. Your $5.00 will pay for your membership into NPT through December 31st. To become a NPT member online go to NorthernPaddleandTrail.org and click on membership.
Directions from Rhinelander: (app. 15 min) Intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy K, take Hwy K west of Rhinelander; turn left onto Washburn Lake Road; then left onto Trout Creek Road. Lastly, turn right onto the gravel County Park Road which will end at the Perch Lake Shelter, 7650 County Park Road, Rhinelander
Enjoy Your Day !
Marj & Dan

BBB Challenge, Monday, October 26th, 4:00-7:00 p.m., Alan Janssen's home, 2821 Green Bass Rd., Rhinelander

Dear NPT'rs. It's back again , the Bocce Challenge, now being relabeled the NPT BBB Challenge (brats, burgers, and Bocce ball). It will be held at host Alan Janssen's house 2821 Green Bass Rd., Rhinelander. We have been lucky enough to again utilize the eagle-eyed talent of the world renowned official Brandi Wayt. As usual, what she says goes! No exceptions. The magnificent course has been improved by adding a few acorns here and there which should level, so to speak, the playing field where some of the bowling talent has been questionable. We will be asking for a somewhat healthy food and personal drink contribution again as last year's potluck items were delicious. If necessary you might bring appropriate warm clothing, gloves, and who knows, maybe a snow shovel. But the Challenge must go on !!
Directions from Rhinelander: (20 min) Travel West on Hwy 8 for about 3 miles from the "world famous roundabout" (Hwy 8 and 47) and turn left onto South Rifle Road. S. Rifle will blend into Green Bass Rd by going straight and not turning. Aim for fire # 2821 Green Bass Rd. All the houses are well marked so no excuses for getting lost
A donation of $5.00 is requested for non-NPT members which can be paid at the event. Your $5.00 will pay for your membership into NPT through December 31st. To become a NPT member online go to NorthernPaddleandTrail.org and click on membership.
Please RSVP Alan at 715-499-0088