Gilman/ Western Taylor County

POINTS OF INTEREST

*Chequamegon Waters Flowage: Surrounded by the Chequamegon National Forest, the 3,000 acre flowage boasts some of the best bass and northern pike fishing to be found anywhere. Public boat landings are conveniently situated around the flowage for easy access. The Chippewa Campground is located on the shores of the Chequamegon Waters. This extremely modern campground features warm water showers, flush toilets, a dumping station and is handicapped accessible. The marshes and wooded hills surrounding the flowage are a haven for a wide variety of waterfowl and wildlife.

*Perkinstown Winter Sports Area: This long time favorite for winter recreation enthusiasts is located in the Chequamegon National Forest. A groomed system of cross country ski trails compliments the sports area hill activities.

*Otter Lake: This county park is located in Chippewa County just west of the Taylor County line. The park offers picnicking, camping, swimming, a boat landing and fine fishing. Groceries, restaurant, service station and a cheese factory are located nearby in Bellinger.

*Snowmobile Trails: Taylor County features 300 miles of well groomed snowmobile and ATV trails. Much of the system is located in the Chequamegon National Forest.

*Ice Age Trail: Our well developed section of the Ice Age Trail traverses Taylor County through the national forest, the county forest and the glacial terrain of the Rib Lake area.

*Diamond Lake County Park: Featured swimming, picnicking, bath house, toilets, shelter, boat landing and fishing.

*Pershing Wildlife Area: This state owned wildlife area comprises 7,000 acres and features 9 ponds. The area is managed for Sharptail Grouse and waterfowl.

*Gilman- Home of only Swinging Foot Bridge in the State: Village park, public picnicking, camping, swinging bridge. drinking water, toilets, groceries, live bait, restaurants, churches.

*Jump River: Village park, public picnicking, fishing, camping, groceries, churches

*Lublin: Village park, pavilion, picnic area, churches

*Motorized Trail

*Miller Dam Park & Recreation Area- Boat Landing: Features two concrete boat landings, open shelter, handicapped accessible restrooms, public picnicking, large parking area.

*Big Rock Game Preserve

*Krug Pheasant Farm

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY                                                                         Ice Fishing                                                       Snowmobiling                                                                Cross Country Skiing                                                         3rd Saturday P-Town Tramp (snowshoe run/walk)

FEBRUARY                                                                     1st Saturday Sniegfest

MAY                                                                                 1st Weekend Fishing Season Opens                           Mothers Day Lublin Fire Dept. Chicken Dinner            Memorial Day Services & Dinner In Jump River       Memorial Day Weekend American Legion Lublin Chicken Dinner

JUNE                                                                                1st Weekend Taylor County Rodeo                                  2nd Sunday Strawberry Fest New Hope Presbyterian Hannibal                                                                      Fathers Day Weekend Gilman June Dairy Days Celebration

JULY                                                                                4th of July Celebration & Tractor Pull Jump River               4th of July Celebration Perkinstown                                   3rd Saturday Gilman Area Garden Club Tour & Tea          3rd Saturday Gilman Village Wide Rummage Sale              3rd Sunday Otter Lake Chicken Dinner                            Last Weekend Lublin Days Celebration

AUGUST                                                                          1st Sunday Roosevelt Rod & Gun Club Jamboree Lublin Park                                                                                 2nd Sunday SS Peter & Paul Bazaar Gilman

SEPTEMBER                                                                   1st Sunday St. Stanislaus Church Bazaar Lublin                 2nd Sunday Holy Assumption Orthodox Church Supper Lublin                                                                               2nd Weekend Gilman Fall Festival                                     2nd Saturday Gilman Area Garden Club Market              Bow Season for Deer & Small Game Season Opens          Fall Colorama                                                                Labor Day Tractor Pull Jump River

OCTOBER                                                                Pumpkin Carving Contest

NOVEMBER                                                                Deer Season Opens

(For a more in-depth look at the Gilman/Western Taylor County area please visit their website at: www.vil.gilman.k12.wi.us)