CONGRATULATIONS TO:

AMY SWITAK of New Lenox, IL!

Amy enjoyed the Travel & Adventure Expo in Rosemont, IL January 28 & 29 and entered our free drawing. Amy is the winner of 2 tickets to the 30th Annual Porterfield Country Music Festival, complete with super-site camping for the entire 10-day event. The event runs June 9-17, 2012.

The 2012 Official Marinette County Visitor's Guide is now available on-line.

This on-line version is completely interactive for your convenience. Scroll over the Table of Contents and click on the page you want to read. You can also click on web addresses and e-mail addresses for a direct link to what you're looking for.

On Wisconsin Outdoors -

Fishing in Marinette County

Dick Ellis of On Wisconsin Outdoors recently visited Marinette County to try his hand at fishing the Menominee River. He was guided by Marinette County's own expert resident fishing guide Mike Mladenik. Read what they have to saw about where to fish and what to catch in late summer / early fall here.

That's right, you can now find us on Facebook. With updates on the areas events, you can share your exciting adventures with us and even post your own photos or short videos. Become a fan of The real north (Marinette County) on Facebook!

Welcome to Marinette County - The Real North!

Find your adventure in Nature's Waterpark! From the shores of Green Bay to exceptional inland waters, Marinette County has something for every outdoor enthusiast! 12,370 acres of lakes, 623 miles of trout streams, the Menominee, Peshtigo, and Pike Rivers, and the flowages of the Crivitz area beckon you to enjoy a variety of experiences.

Our self-guided Waterfalls Tour provides a fun, family-friendly way to get back to nature. Or enjoy ATVing, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, canoe and kayaking, hunting, fishing, and even whitewater rafting! Visit Governor Thompson State Park or one of eleven county parks with extensive recreational facilities.

On Wisconsin Outdoors - Fishing in Marinette County

Syndicated outdoor columnist and field photographer Dick Ellis, who brings you On Wisconsin Outdoors, recently fished Marinette County. Read what he has to say about fishing the Lost Lake in Athelstane. Read it now!

(Photo courtesy Dick Ellis - On Wisconsin Outdoors)

Our trail system is unsurpassed, with award-winning, year-round ATV trails, hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails, and numerous hiking, biking, and river trails to explore. Marinette County parks are clean, beautiful, and diverse.