OUTDOORS

The foreground trees, shrubs, and grass are dark, silhouetted against a blue, pink, and bright yellow sunset. Between the silhouettes and sunset, the colors are reflected in the Wisconsin River, and a ridge of evergreens on the far side of the river is deep green but distinguishable from the dark foreground.

Starry night sky overlooking Wisconsin River

Smiling fisher with two fresh-caught fish on the Wisconsin River

Adult on tree swing with bright blue Wisconsin River in background

Wooden benches circle an in-ground firepit surrounded by lush green grass, trees, and bushes with the Wisconsin River with bright blue waves in the background and a ridge of green conifers and deciduous trees in the far background.

Two people are illuminated by a firepit at night.

Wooden bench behind an in-ground firepit surrounded by grass, trees, and evergreen bushes.

A large double-deep stack of chopped firewood under the deck.

Turtles sunning on a log in the Wisconsin River

Tall trees reach towards a bright blue sky over the Wisconsin River.

Tall trees reach towards a partially cloudy blue sky

Snow and ice covered Wisconsin River with bare trees on both sides of the river.

A frozen-over Wisconsin River from the middle of the ice.

View of Wisconsin River from a yellow kayak

Colorful autumn leaves on the ridge on the shore of the Wisconsin River.

A paddleboat is tied up at the edge of the dock.

Bright blue partially-clouded sky reflects in the Wisconsin River, broken at the horizon by silhouetted evergreens.

Green lily pads along a lush green shore of the Wisconsin River

A red, wood playset with yellow slide and striped roof is in front of an evergreen tree and the Swiss-style Chalet house in the background. The foreground is grassy and has pinecones. The bright blue sky above has white puffy clouds.

A 2-story building with a 4-paddle windmill with "Ice Cream Shoppe" written in the middle of the windmill.

Grass and green brushes in the foreground, blue sky and green trees reflected in the Wisconsin River, and a green foliage background.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

ON THE WATER

4 adult kayaks, 1 canoe, 2 paddleboats
All lifejackets are in the closet under lower-level stairs across from the Wilderness Room.

FISHING

Fish off the dock; fishing rods are in the lower-level under-stairs closet with life jackets.
Fishing license required for everyone over 16 years https://dnr.wi.gov/gowild/resident.html

ON LAND

Walk the 1/2 mile to Hat Rapids Road intersection and back.

Swing on the tree swing ( children’s swing can hook onto clamps on the rope swing) or playset swings for children. Tag @5Ks_Chalet on Instagram with your #treeswing photos.

Climb the climbing tree in the yard (with adult supervision).

Use the Great Room binoculars to birdwatch from any upper-bedroom window, the deck, or from the dock.

Get out the telescope on the deck or lay in the grass and stargaze for the Big Dipper, Little Dipper, and Orion’s Belt.

The property is along ATV trails and a bike route.

Wild turkeys, geese, loons, mallards, and other birds frequent the river, the trees, and our woods.

A bald eagle's nest can be found upstream; they fly over the house and Wisconsin River regularly.

The neighborhood has 4-5 deer and you will see them strolling around; keep your cameras and phones ready!

NEARBY

Hawk's Nest Outfitters, 6141 WI-70 W, Eagle River (34 miles, 40 minutes)

Routes and rentals for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing at Rainbow Flowage and Eagle River (town)

Reservations: 715-479-7944 or on their website https://www.hawksnestoutfitters.com/

Hodag Farmer’s Market at Pioneer Park, Pioneer Park on S. Oneida Ave, Rhinelander, (9 miles, 12 minutes)

Every Saturday 8 am until 1 pm from Memorial Day Weekend to 3rd Saturday of October

Holiday Stables, 4005 Old Farm Rd, Rhinelander, WI 54501 (12 miles, 20 minutes)

Horse-backriding 1 hour or 30 minute rides, wagon rides around Lake George

715-966-4006

Northwoods ZipLine, Aerial Trek, Argo ATV, and Kayak River Adventure Tours

7849 US Highway 51 S, Minocqua (34 miles, 40 minutes)

Soar over 13 ziplines including 2 over lakes, aerial obstacles, and adventure bridges in a 4-hour Full Adventure tour, or pick one of the other great options offered at Northwoods Zip Line Adventure Tours.

715-358-9477

Shoeder's RV and Marine

2230 N Stevens St, Rhinelander (12 miles, 18 minutes)

715-365-7722

Boats and Pontoons Rentals

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & SafariNature Center

10094 State Highway 70, Minocqua (36 minutes, 50 minutes)

715-.356-.5588

Visit giraffes and other safari animals--over 1700 total! Open from early May to mid-October, rain or shine. Parking and children under 2 are free, adults and children over 2 reasonably priced.

Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe, 1972 Co Hwy L, Tomahawk (16 miles, 25 minutes)

Hand-scooped ice cream with enormous portions (cash only), outdoor picnic table seating, and right on the Hiawatha Trail/Bearskin State Park Trail. Well worth the drive.