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Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
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A family vacation in Manitowish Waters Wisconsin combines history and the great outdoors. Learn more about the Chippewa or Ojibwe Indians and their camp once located on the shores of Manitowish Lake. Observe the bullet holes in Little Bohemia left by John Dillinger, a notorious bank robber. Enjoy bird watching with the kids at the Powell Marsh State Wildlife Area. Canoe, kayak and tube the Manitowish River and its chain of lakes. Hike and partake in an interpretive program at the North Lakeland Discovery Center. Cross country ski and snowmobile area trails. Fish all ten of the chain's lakes. And if you're curious about the local economy or the children wish to know more about their favorite fruit juice, take a tour of a cranberry marsh.
History & Culture
A family vacation in the Northwoods provides an opportunity to introduce the kids to Wisconsin's logging history and learn more about the Ojibwe Indians (also known as Chippewa), the Native American tribe that call this part of the state home.
- Logging in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Historical Society
- History of the Ojibwe Tribe
- Ojibwe
Maps
Maps are a great way to get the kids involved in family vacation planning. Use interactive online maps of Manitowish Waters to locate a street or attraction. Detailed area maps will help you and the kids plot your route along the chain of lakes whether you will travel by road, trail or waterway. Wisconsin lake maps can be used to find the ideal spot to fish as well as the perfect place to boat.
- Maps of Manitowish Waters
- Town of Manitowish Waters Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Lake Maps
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Books
Books are a great way to introduce younger children to a new adventure and get teens and tweens ready for a family trip. Discover books by notable Wisconsin authors, such as childhood favorite Laura Ingalls Wilder, and explore Wisconsin through story and literature. Get recommended reading lists for family travel to the Midwest and find age appropriate books for kids whether your interest is nature or novels.
- Notable Wisconsin Authors
- Wisconsin Library Association
- Milwaukee Public Library
- Wisconsin Reading Lists
- Kidscantravel.com Recommends
Music & Sound
Local radio provides families with a bird's-eye view of life in the Northwoods. Online radio stations broadcast everything from oldies, folk and polka music to critter rescue and Wisconsin fishing reports.
- Online Radio Stations
- Rhinelander Public Radio
- Eagle River Oldies
- WMAQ Minocqua
News
Local newspapers provide insight to a family travel destination. Read Eagle River, Minocqua and Rhinelander based newspapers online. Brush up on Northwoods current events from politics to economics and sports to entertainment. Find out what the locals are reading.
- Online Newspapers
- Vilas County News-Review
- Lakeland Times
- Rhinelander Daily News
Kids' Stuff
Online resources can make learning about Wisconsin fun. Did you know that Wisconsin is nicknamed the Badger State or that this Midwest state has 7,446 rivers and streams? Do you know how a bill becomes law in Wisconsin? Can you name Wisconsin's Governor? Did you know that Jean Nicolet was the first European explorer to set foot in Wisconsin? Do you know which country he came from? Get the answers to the above and discover more Wisconsin facts.
- Wisconsin Fun Facts & Trivia
- 50states.com
- Wisconsin State Government
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin History for Kids
- America's Library
Organizations
Associations and non-profit organizations can be a valuable resource as well as a means to get involved. Learn more about local organizations protecting Wisconsin's environment from its forests to its lakes and streams. Introduce school-aged children to the great outdoors via the online magazine EEK! - Environmental Education for Kids - published by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
- Conservation and the Environment
- Wisconsin John Muir Chapter Sierra Club
- Ice Age Trail Alliance
- River Alliance of Wisconsin
- EEK!
Recommended Reads for Family Travel to Wisconsin
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Travel Trivia
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