The ideal location of Park Falls offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy many of the surrounding communities' attractions with the promise of a return to our unique beauty and hassle-free "Up North Experience." Many of these areas are only an hour or two drive away and offer both the natural beauty and the more commercialized tourist attraction.
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| Copper Falls State Park |
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Near Mellen |
Copper Falls State Park, 36 miles north of Park Falls, near Mellen, is a "not to be missed" attraction. The park's canyons, streams and waterfalls are of incomparable beauty. The park also offers scenic trails for hiking and cross-country skiing as well as picnic sites and a swimming beach.
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Morgan Falls and St. Peter's Dome |
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Near Mellen |
Morgan Falls and St. Peter's Dome, also near Mellen, are other opportunities to view the beauty of the north. Morgan Falls is a 70 foot cataract located on the South Fork of Morgan Creek. Nearby St. Peter's Dome gives the visitor a beautiful view from its summit at approximately 1,600 feet. On a clear day you can even see Lake Superior 20 miles away.
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| Apostle Islands |
Near Ashland, Washburn & Bayfield |
Traveling further north beyond Mellen is Ashland, Washburn and Bayfield. You will enjoy the beauty of Lake Superior, the largest body of fresh water in the world. The Apostle Island National Lakeshore is just a short boat trip away with their special beauty.
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Madeline Island |
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Madeline Island is a unique experience and the island's Historical Museum is both interesting and enjoyable.
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| Minocqua-Woodruff-Arbor Vitae |
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| The Minocqua-Woodruff-Arbor Vitae area to the east will entertain with its many tourist attractions, shops and restaurants, and the Minocqua and Dr. Kate Museum. |
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Timm's Hill County Park |
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Ogema |
| Highest Natural Point in Wisconsin (1951.5 feet), southeastern part of Price Count, offers scenic and recreational opportunities |
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| Wisconsin Concrete Park |
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Phillips |
Concrete sculptures by folk artist Fred Smith open year round 24/7 best seen during daylight
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