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07/01/2025

Country music fans are in for a treat July 10-13, as the annual Hodag Country Fest returns to Rhinelander for four days of live music, fun and Northwoods beauty. 🎶Here’s (almost) everything you need to know about this year’s festival: https://explorerhinelander.com/articles/hodag-country-fest-what-you-need-to-know/

06/26/2025

This Saturday!

06/26/2025

Sunshine, soft serve, and smiles- just another day in Rhinelander. ☀️🍦
📍Briq's Soft Serve

06/24/2025

Independence Day is almost here! 🎇 From parades to fireworks, here’s how Rhinelander is celebrating the 4th of July: https://explorerhinelander.com/articles/4th-of-july-fun-in-rhinelander/

06/20/2025

It's officially summer!☀️ What’s your go-to summer activity in Rhinelander? Boating? Fishing? Campfires? Tell us your favorite in the comments!
📍Almon County Park

06/19/2025

Can you believe this video premiered over a year ago? Time flies — but whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, the experience is just as special today as it was then. It's time to choose your own adventure. Write your own story. Live the Legend. Explore Rhinelander.

Many know Rhinelander, WI as the home of the Hodag. But the Hodag isn’t just a myth from long ago, it has survived for generations and continues to inspire t...

06/18/2025

Make the most of your next fishing getaway to Rhinelander! 🎣Here's all you need to know before casting your line: https://explorerhinelander.com/articles/cast-a-line-in-hodag-country/

06/17/2025

🎉 Happy National Mascot Day to the most legendary mascot of them all — the Hodag! 💚

Born right here in Rhinelander, the Hodag isn’t just a mascot — it’s a local legend and a symbol of community pride. Whether it's popping up at events, welcoming visitors, or starring in selfies, the Hodag is always bringing the spirit of Rhinelander to life!

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who make campfires warmer, card games funnier, and adventures unforgettable. 🌲
📍Camp Pontiac Campground

06/12/2025

No trip to the Home of the Hodag is complete without a visit to the Hodag Store! 🐾 With hundreds of different hodag items, it’s a must-visit stop in Rhinelander.

06/10/2025

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06/07/2025

June 7-8 is Free Fun Weekend!

With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams and roughly 15,000 inland lakes, Wisconsin has something for everyone to enjoy.

This weekend, June 7-8, you can explore all of the Wisconsin State Park System's properties with state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes waived. And, DNR properties across the state are hosting all types of fun and free events.

Here's what you can expect from Free Fun Weekend.

STATE PARKS
– Admission passes are not required at any of our 50 state parks or 15 state forests.
– All state parks are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. It's the perfect time to explore a new park property, like Mirror Lake State Park, shown here.

STATE TRAILS
– Trail passes are not required for both residents and nonresidents.
– All linear/rail trails are open to the public, including ATV trails.
– Cyclists of any skill level can cover some miles with Wisconsin's touring bicycle trails. Many are along former railroad corridors.
– Local ATV clubs make Wisconsin a destination for riding. Ride Wisconsin ATV/UTV trails with scenic stop-offs.
– Horseback riders can enjoy more than 800 miles of trails in state parks, forests, recreation areas and unsurfaced trails – some highlights to check out include Wildcat Mountain, Richard B**g State Recreation Area or Governor Dodge State Park.

Learn more at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/108496