Northwoods Family Paradise

A preview OF the ultimate family getaway

 

cabin boat grounds fishing attractions details openings guest book

 

area attractions

Here's some aerial views of the lakes on the portion of the chain where the cabin is located.  Scroll down further for more information about things to do and see on your vacation to the Northwoods.

.

CATFISH LAKE

Catfish Lake is a long, somewhat horse-shoe shaped lake. This picture shows part of Cranberry lake on the bottom left, and the bottom left of the Catfish horse-shoe just above the land that seperates the two lakes. The small Catfish Lake island visable in this picture is seen across the lake from the deck of the cabin. The traffic pattern on the chain is through the opposite side of Catfish Lake.

Located in the upper third of the state of Wisconsin, among a variety of recreational areas and national forests, Eagle River is rated among the best family vacation spots in the upper Midwest.   Eagle River is located in Vilas County, which is known for its Northwoods vacation atmosphere, and more than 1300 lakes, 73 rivers and streams and one-half million acres of forest land.

Area activities and attractions include...

World’s largest chain of inland freshwater lakes

Wisconsin’s best fishing...
Muskie, Walleye, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass,
Northern Pike and Pan Fish

Sand bottom lakes with excellent swimming

Excellent Restaurants and Shopping, Crafts and Souvenirs, such as...

Arrow Gift Shop where you can find Moccasins from Minnetonka, Teepee Creeper Slippers,

Jewelry, Gifts, and Toys for the Eagle River vacationer.

Famous Eagle River Boathouses - most of which can be seen
from "Boathouse Alley" on Catfish and Cranberry Lakes

Nature Hikes § Cross-Country Skiing
Go-Carting
§ Horseback Riding
Water Ski Shows
§ Golf Courses
Rafting Trips
§ Hunting

Wildlife, Nature and Wood Caving Museums
"World Class" Snowmobile Trails

Special Events almost every week including...
Eagle River Cranberry Festival
World Championship Snowmobile Derby
National Championship Muskie Open

 

More information is available through the Eagle River home page...

Eagle River

On-Line
WARNING!   Eagle River has such an effect on some that you may find returning home difficult or impossible - just ask some of the locals that were "only vacationing" some time ago.


Approximate driving distance from...

Chicago         360 Miles
Madison        230 Miles
Milwaukee    280 Miles
Rockford       290 Miles
Twin Cities    230 Miles

The cabin is located less than than 2 miles East of town,
near Nicolet National Forest in a quiet
Northwoods, recreational setting.