11/07/2025

BOULDER JUNCTION - The Glide Skating Ribbon in Boulder Junction will reopen this winter with safety and visitor experience enhancements. Upgrades include improved parking, smoother skating surfaces, new gates, and a permanent woodshed for the firepit. Laura Bertch, Park Board Chair, expressed excitement about Winter Park becoming a signature destination, including the Glide’s second winter season. Steve Weber, Park Board member, acknowledged the vital support of volunteers and local businesses. This season will feature winter events, family nights and community gatherings. The Glide is set to open December 20th, weather permitting.

11/07/2025

BOULDER JUNCTION - Boulder Junction Park Board Announced Completion and Opening of Tall Pines Disc Golf Course yesterday.  the Tall Pines Disc Golf Course, a new year-round recreational facility located within the grounds of the Boulder Junction Sports Park and Community Center complex. This 18-hole course is now open for play and available free of charge to the public during normal park hours.  The Boulder Junction Park Board anticipates hosting a Grand Opening Celebration this spring. 

11/07/2025

N. WISCONSIN - The DNR hosted a public meeting at the Northwoods Center at Nicolet College Monday. The meeting was to get public feedback on the North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan. The DNR is planning many improvements to existing trails and parks over the next 15 years including expanding boundaries for a segment of the Ice Age Trail, land transfers and new state natural areas. There is a proposal to expand a quiet area in the Turtle Flambeau area and upgrades to trail systems like creating specific trails for ATVs alongside regular walking trails. Another meeting will be held on Tuesday evening at the Park Falls Library. The plan can be found on the DNR’s website, and anyone can submit comments to the DNR until December 7 on the master plan webpage.  The North Central Forest region is 9,500 square miles and spans 20 counties.