Mercer WI, Chamber of Commerce
THE MERCER AREA BOASTS
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Turtle Flambeau FlowageLife is Outdoors in Mercer, Wisconsin
From the vast water wonderland of the 14,300 acre Turtle Flambeau Flowage to the far-reaching wilderness of the 74,500 acres of public forestland, Mercer offers authentic outdoor adventures that you will remember long after you’ve returned home.
Whether you choose to explore on snowmobile, ATV, car, camper, bike, boat, skis, or by foot, you are sure to discover the unending, unique fascination of the Northwoods.
Every season offers a new way to experience our natural beauty. The quiet of winter snow is broken by the sounds of spring peepers that fade as the loon’s calls fill the lakes in the summer. Finally, the woods explode in a riot of color in autumn and then the cycle begins again. That’s the beauty of Mercer. You can’t go wrong . . . life is outdoors.
The MECCA trail system of Mercer rolls through interesting and beautiful forests, wetlands, and open meadows. Join us for an engaging cross-country ski trek where we will explore winter ecology, mammal tracks, and more. The ski trip will be approximately 5 miles in length, over easy to moderate terrain. Please bring your own ski equipment.
Registered participants will be emailed with more details, including directions to the trailhead, prior to the program. Space is limited and registration required by 2/19/25. Friday 11:00 am – 1:30 pm. This program is offered at no charge and is sponsored by MECCA Trails in Mercer (www.meccatrails.com). This program is offered at no charge and is sponsored by MECCA Trails in Mercer (www.meccatrails.com).
This ice fishing tournament, held in memory of Claus Kraetke, is headquartered out of Donner’s Bay Resort on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage from 7am to 4pm. Cash prizes will be given for the largest fish caught in several categories. Hot food, warm & cold beverages and tickets for many raffles. Proceeds go toward Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association activities. Fun for all! The resort is located just off of Iron County Hwy FF between Mercer and Butternut at 2974 Hiawatha Road, Butternut, WI 54514. Snowmobile trail #9.
Every Saturday during January and February, 11:00 – 1:00, Free
Stop by the warming hut at trail post E where our volunteers will have a cozy fire going with free cookies and treats. This is a great option for younger skiers on the 2.7k loop or our more experienced skiers on the 7k or 10k routes.
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist as we reveal this month’s book Winter Trees by Carole Gerber. This book takes the reader through a journey of a boy and his dog as they use their senses of sight and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow covered forest.
Please register the child/children names only. Space is limited and registration is required by 2/20/25. These programs are free of charge and are sponsored by the Shepherd/Howells Fund. Participants will meet at the Teal Cabin at the Discovery Center. The first 10 families to register will received a copy of the book thanks to the generosity of the Shepherd-Howells Fund! Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library.
- Thursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30 p.m. from May through October.
- Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
ANNUAL CHAMBER EVENTS
