Activities & Groups
Celerbrate Eath Day at the Mercer Library & Then Go For a Hike.
Hike a local trail on Saturday April 20th after the Mercer Library’s Earth Day event. Here is a list of great local trails. These trail should be in good early spring hiking condition. For maps of these trails and others click on the Outdoor Opportunities tab and then the Iron County Trails tab. Mercer MECCA…
Read More >The Looney Hikers
Our group meets once a week on Wednesdays usually at 9:30am at whatever trailhead we will be hiking or snowshoeing. Generally, the hikes are 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours long. We will hike during the fall and spring seasons from October through March. Snowshoeing will be during winter when and if there is…
Read More >The Happy Wanderers
We will take a leisurely hike on the Deadhorse Ruffed Grouse trail, also off of Popko Circle. We will meet at the trailhead at 10 am. Since there is so little snow, we will be able to use the parking lot. To reach the trailhead, this time stay on Cty FF for 5 miles, and turn…
Read More >Snowshoe Hike at Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area
Join Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) for this free guided snowshoe walk on Tuesday, March 5 from 1-2:30 pm at the Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area located in the city of Rhinelander. According to Troy Walters, NWLT Outreach Coordinator, “This 32-acre property along the Pelican River has been welcoming the public since it became a…
Read More >DNR Parks And Recreation News
What’s Happening In Wisconsin’s State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas Winter forests offer unique perspectives on the outdoor experience. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Splish Splash Take A Forest Bath Forest bathing is a practice where individuals saturate themselves in nature, focus on mindfulness and use their senses to connect with the great outdoors.…
Read More >Winterfest Virtual Is Happening Through February 19- MECCA Trails
Winterfest ‘Live’ events for January 20 are Cancelled, as conditions won’t be ‘very good or better’. Winterfest ‘Virtual’ events continue through February 19. Each course is marked at the intersections. Trail conditions updated after each grooming event.
Read More >ICORE Social Paddlers Summer of 2024
If you’re passionate about kayaking or canoeing and you’re located in Iron or Vilas County, Wisconsin, there’s a group that might interest you. ICORE Social Paddlers invites all those interested in exploring the picturesque lakes in the region to join them every Monday evening throughout the summer. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler, or a newbie…
Read More >2024 Paddling events
The Loony Paddlers, a women’s paddling group that meets on Wednesday mornings, is continuing its summer schedule with modifications for increased social distancing and safe practices. This group is organized by Kit Bogenschneider, who communicates with the group by email. Contact Kit to request to be added to her list. The ICORE Social Paddles meets…
Read More >MECCA trails incentive funding
May 24, 2019 Mercer, WI – MECCA Ski Club is pleased to offer incentive funding for groups that would like to get out and enjoy our trails. We created this fund from sponsor and skier revenue from the Turtle River Pursuit and have been awarded a generous grant from the SISU Ski Fest. If you know…
Read More >2019 Road bike group
A new group is forming for road bike group rides in the greater Mercer area. For starters, rides will begin at Carow Park in Mercer with start time at 7:30 a.m. Ride days are Wednesdays for rides of approximately 40 miles and Saturdays for a longer ride of 50+ miles. Rides speeds from 18 to…
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