Winter Activities & Events
Ashland, Bayfield, Superior & other Lake Superior Shore communities: Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoe Hiking, Winter Festivals and more

Ice & Sea Caves - Bayfield Peninsula

Snowshoeing the hiking trails of the Chequemagon National Forest has been our favorite Northern Wisconsin wintertime activity. In 2007 we had an opportunity to explore the Bayfield Peninsula/Apostle Island Park Ice Caves. The scant snow meant we didn't need our snowshoes, but a set of ski poles helped manage the ice. We had also hoped to snowshoe hiking trails at Amnicon Falls and Copper Falls State Parks. But the lack of snow in this area changed our plans. In 2008 and 2009 there was plenty of snow for the ski and snowshoe trails, and for the annual Bayfield-Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race.

In addition to snowshoeing, other popular wintertime activities along the south shore include cross country skiing, snowmobiling, sled dog races, ice fishing and catching the various winter festivals.

Below are a few of the 2009-2010 Wisconsin winter events along the Lake Superior shore communities we know are taking place from Superior, WI to Hurley-Ironwood.

Winter is a great time to enjoy Wisconsin's northwoods and the Lake Superior shore. You can get some healthy exercise, friendly ambience, and see views and sights not easily seen during the other seasons. Last winter we enjoyed re-visiting the Bayfield Ice Caves and attending the Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race; this coming winter we hope to catch that "Book Across the Bay" ski and snowshoe event in Ashland.