Outdoor Recreation in the Northwoods

A home at Red Fox Run has the priceless advantage of year round outdoor enjoyment. Expansive forests and thousands of glacier lakes, meandering streams and rivers define the magnificent Northwoods of Wisconsin.

Boating and Fishing | Winter Sports | Local Events | Golf | Nearby Towns and Daytrips | More Information

Boating and Fishing

Glacier lakes, rivers and streams define the Northwoods. Right within Red Fox Run, Brady Lake is wonderful for launching your canoe or paddle boat and casting a line for pan fish, bass and blue gills. Minutes away, the expansive Pelican Lake has 3,585 surface acres and deep waters, a top spot in the state for trophy muskies and also a chance to catch bass, perch, bluegill and crappie. Ice fishing is an exciting winter option at Lake Alice near Tomahawk, for prize crappie and bluegill. Head northwest towards Rhinelander and arrive at Crescent Lake and its boat ramp. The lake's sparkling waters are filled with bluegill, bass, northern pike and walleye. Close by, Squash Lake is a slightly quieter option that also has brook trout. Lake Nokomis is the largest lake (2,433 acres) in the Tomahawk vicinity and is part of a chain of lakes that includes Bridge and Deer Lakes; Lake Nokomis is favored for boating and fantastic catches of musky and pan fish. The Wisconsin River at Hodag Park in Rhinelander has miles of kayaking, water skiing and fishing. Plenty of whitewater can be found along the rivers, including the Wausau Whitewater Park, which has been named a Center for Excellence by the United States Canoe and Kayak team.

Winter Sports

Hundreds of miles of groomed trails through county forests in Langlade County create a breathtaking opportunity for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ATV fun. In warmer weather, the network of trails is perfect for nature walks, mountain biking and hiking. Best of all, each homesite at Red Fox Run has direct access to the trails.

Within just Langlade County, there is over 500 miles of state approved, groomed snowmobile trails that travel through kettle lakes and bowls to tamarack swamps, hardwood forests, pine plantations, winding rivers and streams, frozen lakes, and rugged hills and hollows. Just an hour north on Highway 45 lies Eagle River, the Snowmobile Capitol of the World and home of the Eagle River 500. The numerous area clubs groom and maintain a 500 mile trail network that winds through scenic forests and over frozen lakes. The Moccasin Ski Trail runs through Langlade County land and is groomed for traditional and skating style cross-country skiing, meandering through two river basins and a vast black spruce swamp.

2008 Local Events

May 1 Taste of the North, The Waters of Minocqua, Minocqua
June 14 Annual Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn, Rhinelander
July 10 - 18 Annual Hodag Country Festival, Rhinelander
July 23 - August 3 Wisconsin Valley Fair, Wausau
September 19 - 21 Annual Salmo Hodag Muskie Challenge Catch and Release Tournament, Rhinelander, Wausau

Golf

Antigo Bass Lake Country Club is two miles south of Red Fox Run, with an excellent 18 hole course dating back to 1926 and upgraded in 2001. You can also enjoy an appetizing meal and view at the Bass Lake Supper Club. Other area courses include the acclaimed Northwood Golf Club, carved out of ancient rocks, rolling hills and dense forests. Northwood was given 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest Places to Play. Pinewood Country Club has a 600 acre course built in 1962 and is still family owned. St. Germain Golf Club is another 4 1/2 star rated course that is carved between beautiful white and red pines, and the Inshalla Country Club in Tomahawk also has an 18 hole course.

Nearby towns and daytrips

The county seat of Rhinelander is a mere 25 miles north of Red Fox Run, described by Discover Wisconsin magazine as the perfect balance between convenient city life and unspoiled nature. The Logging Museum Complex and the Rhinelander Historical Museum are two interesting visits where you can learn more about the mysterious legend of the Hodag – a monster from the days of the lumberjacks – now a mascot for the city.

Southwest of Red Fox Run, the charming town of Wausau is perfect for an afternoon of shopping and dining. Tour the historic Warren District to view beautiful homes from the Prairie School of Architecture, or catch a traveling Broadway show or local act at the Grand Theater. Visit the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum to walk the outdoor sculpture garden. The Wausau Center Mall and the brick paved Pedestrian Mall have wonderful specialty stores and boutiques.

Tomahawk is another friendly community where three rivers converge and Harley-Davidson Motor Company makes its home. Enjoy Bradley Park and Memorial Park or visit Timm's Hill, Wisconsin's highest point. About an hour and half north, Minocqua is a summer haven of water sports with its 45 lakes. Enjoy a family meal at Mamma's Supper Club or grab a pint at the Minocqua Brewery or the Thirsty Whale.

For more information, visit:

Langlade County
Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce
Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce
Wausau Wisconsin
Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce
NorthwoodsWisconsin.com
Minocqua Area Chamber
Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Antigo Bass Lake Country Club
Northwood Golf Club
Pine Wood Country Club
Backwoods Wisconsin
Wausau Kayak/Canoe Corporation
UpNorthFishing.com
WI Fly Fisher