Mountain Springs Motel




12482 State Highway 64 & Hwy 32
Suring,  Wisconsin 54174

Phone:  715-276-2700
rlepkow@msn.com

Attractions



Welcome to Oconto County, Wisconsin!

Over 1,050 square miles are crisscrossed with networks of trails devoted to meeting your expectations for fun and recreation. Hundreds of miles of ATV and snowmobile trails will transport you to your vacation destination. Clearly marked and well groomed cross-country ski trails let you swoosh through the Nicolet National Forest and Machickanee County Forest. These trails provide an excellent path to adventure as summer biking and hiking trails. Well-organized local trail-use clubs take great pride in the maintenance and mapping of the trail systems.

Consider this your invitation to experience all of Oconto County’s abundant resources. Enjoy the wildlife, the scenery, and friendly communities. Whatever you choose as your favorite pastime, Oconto County has a trail system, with nearby accommodations, to satisfy your quest for adventure. While you are here, enjoy our museums and historical sites, unique shops and galleries, and community festivals.

Summer Outdoor Activities In Oconto County!

ATV Oconto County offers over 300 miles of ATV trails and routes in county forests and on town roads. ATV use is restricted to this trail system and on private lands with the owner’s permission. Please follow all safety precautions. ATV trails are open May 1 — October 31.

Winter rules were inacted in 2007. ATV use is allowed from December 15 to such date as there is groomable snow. Once there is groomable snow on the Nicolet Trail the trails are closed to ATV use until the following May 1st.


NOTE: Dirt bikes and off road vehicles are not allowed on the trails.

Mountain Biking / Touring There are four established mountain bike trails in Oconto County, totaling 98 miles. Trails range from easy gravel surface to advanced, as described on the table below. Oconto County has a network of 2,073 miles of county trunk and town roads that are more “bicycle friendly”. Be adventurous, chart your own course between our friendly communities using, the Oconto County Recreation Map.

Hiking The Nicolet National Forest and Oconto County Forest are yours to enjoy! Hike along the snowmobile or cross-country ski trails. Explore the many forest lanes and logging trails. These areas will be yours to enjoy forever if you take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints. Always approach wild animals with respect and common sense.

Horse Riding Trail Explore ten miles of Machickanee County Forest. Trails are a combination of roadside and logging roads where vehicular traffic is prohibited. Horseback riding is also allowed on the Nicolet Trail from Gillett to Townsend.

Winter Outdoor Activities In Oconto County

Snowmobiling Nine snowmobile clubs in Oconto County maintain 425 miles of trails and would welcome your membership. Contact Oconto County Tourism toll free at 1-888-626-6862 for maps and trail conditions.

Note: $18 non-Wisconsin resident snowmobile pass required.

For up-to-date trail conditions, visit the Snowmobile Alliance's webpage

Cross-Country Skiing Over 49 miles of cross-country ski trails wait for you in the Nicolet National and Oconto County Forests. Many of these trails serve as multi-use trails depending on the season. See the adjacent table. Contact Oconto County Tourism toll free at 1-888-626-6862 for maps and trail conditions.

Here are a few links to local attractions:

http://www.chutepondsnowmobileclub.com/

http://www.dustytrailsatvclub.com/

http://www.co.oconto.wi.us/

http://www.ocontocounty.org/

http://www.ocontocounty.org/snow.php

http://www.atv-riding.com/scripts/three.asp

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/trails/mbike.html

http://www.lakewoodareachamber.com/

Shopping and Dining
http://ocontocounty.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=54

Lakes and Streams
http://ocontocounty.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=57

 
Museums And Historic Attractions

Earthaven Museum
Located 3 miles north of Gillett off Hwy 32 and developed by Michael Riesch this nonprofit educational effort seeks to foster a greater appreciation for the Earth Sciences. Admission is free, but donations of materials and money are welcomed. To arrange for a visit for individuals, school or community groups call (920) 855-6132 or email to
earthaven@ez-net.com. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Mountain Log House Museum
The restoration of this log house gave birth to the formation of the Mountain Historical Society in 1999. In the early 1990s, Paul Elbe learned about the plan to demolish an old house built by Fred and Augusta Bartz in the late 1880s. Knowing it was the first permanent home in Mountain and a structure built of hand hewn log Paul dismantled it and with the help of many volunteers rebuilt it at its present site in Fireman’s Park. The old log house will serve as an historical museum and information center as well as a memorial to the Mountain pioneers.

Lena Museum & Log Cabin
Located on Maple Street one block west of Hwy. 141. Open Thursday afternoons 1-4 p.m. during the summer. Museum contains area artifacts; log cabin was moved to the site from a rural Lena farm.

Beyer Home Museum
Located 917 Park Avenue. First brick home in the county, built in 1868. Now completely restored and furnished in 1890’s well-to-do Victorian fashion. Annex contains Copper Culture artifacts, old Main Street Oconto store exhibits, carriages and electric cars in urban barn and garage. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open daily for public tours June 1 thru Labor Day, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Holt & Balcolm Logging Camp
Located east of Lakewood on Co. F approximately one mile and turn South into McCauslin Brook Golf & Country Club. The oldest logging camp in North America, built on this site in 1880. Restored and operated by McCauslin Lions Club. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open on Saturdays 10 A.M.- 3 P.M. during the summer.

HISTORIC ATTRACTION LOCATIONS
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See map for Historic Attraction location information.
Chart below identifies sites by number in historical icon.
1Holt & Balcolm Logging CampLakewood
2Lena Museum & Log CabinLena
3Mathey BuildingLena
4Beyer Home MuseumOconto
5Barn TavernLena
6Boarding House Supper ClubSuring
7Copper Culture State ParkOconto
8Farmhouse Ice Cream Parlor & RestaurantAbrams
9Fire Lookout TowerMountain
10First Church of Christ ScientistOconto
11Grosse ResidenceLittle Suamico
12Green Lake Picnic Ground ShelterMountain
13Historic Main StreetOconto
14Hydroelectric DamStiles
15Mercier HotelOconto Falls
16Oconto County CourthouseOconto
17Oconto Post OfficeOconto
18Round BarnSuring
19Smythe Road BridgeLakewood
20Spruce SchoolSpruce
21St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran ChurchGillett
22Stiles BridgeStiles
23Stiles Railroad DepotStiles Junction
24Earthaven Museum

Gillett

Information from www.ocontocouty.org.

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