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Heidi and I headed north on a Friday morning and, after a fairly leisurely drive north -- by that I mean that the weather cooperated quite nicely -- we found ourselves in downtown Eagle River population 1, according to the sign by mid-afternoon. I have only had the pleasure of visiting Eagle River on two other occasions: once for a Fourth of July celebration back in the late s, and once as a very young boy when I attended a nearby church camp Camp HoneyRock; Wheaton College, a Christian liberal arts college in Wheaton, Ill.
One of the things that impressed me most about the town was the people: without exception, everyone was friendly and treated us like we were family. Smiles were commonplace and conversation was easy and genuine. It was a very comfortable feel After stopping for a few groceries, we headed to our accommodations for the next two days: Wild Eagle Lodge, just a bit north of the town proper, is a premiere resort on the Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes and overlooking both Duck and Lynx Lakes , the largest chain of inland freshwater lakes in the world.
Our lodging consisted of a two-bedroom unit with a King bed and two twins complete with two full bathrooms, a gas-operated stone fireplace, satellite television with DVD player, full kitchen, high-speed internet access and a marvelous view of the lake that was about seventy-five feet from our patio. Other amenities existed as well, such a pool, whirlpool spa, and sauna.
A plethora of lakes and streams provide endless opportunities for adventurers, anglers, and nature enthusiasts during the warmer months and five hundred miles of groomed, snowmobile trails can be accessed -- right from your front door -- during the winter months. The arrival of Klondike Days, as well excellent snow conditions on the trails were ample reason for the many sleds we saw in the parking lot at the resort.
We settled in to our cushy accommodations, lit the fire, opened a bottle of Chardonnay and poured a glass to celebrate a weekend away from the demands of the office. The weather was perfect -- albeit a tad warm for snow-machiners at thirty-nine degrees -- and it was nice to relax as we watched a few ice-anglers setting up for some late afternoon fishing.
The setting sun added a warm glow to the snow-covered lake and a long plume of smoke from distant fires more on that later wafted through the pines. This was perfect, and Heidi and I smiled as we contemplated the perfect place for a fish fry. A little homework before we left had provided us with several possibilities, and I thought the decision might be a difficult one.
But we opted for a restaurant at the Chanticleer Inn, overlooking Lake Voyager and just a few miles away, our choice made easier by the fact that it boasted a smoke-free environment.
We started with an appetizer of giant portabella mushrooms -- a pair -- with a crabmeat stuffing. For dinner, Heidi chose a sampler platter, consisting of portions of haddock, cod, shrimp and scallops and I had the lake perch dinner.
The food was excellent; served hot and on hot plates; if I were a food critic I would certainly give Chanticleer Two Thumbs Up!. My perch five pieces was fresh, lightly battered, crispy and tasty and accompanied by some excellent potato pancakes; Heidi's dinner was excellent as well, and served with an outstanding rendition of German potato salad. The prices were reasonable, service was super and I would return in a heartbeat!
The morning brought an azure-blue sky, ample sun and a crisp five degrees; it was going to be a great day in the north woods! After a cup of coffee and a light breakfast, we headed over to Klondike Days. It was just after nine o'clock and the thermometer had now passed eighteen; cars were already arriving, as competitions were scheduled to start at am. Now celebrating its 20th year, the event has grown in size every year and continues to attract more visitors; more than 10, people now enjoy the weekend festivities.
From the KlondikeDays. Trig's has been a major sponsor from the get-go, but is now joined by about four dozen additional supporters -- including numerous banks, resorts and businesses -- from the local area; hundreds of volunteers are also key in helping to make the event the huge success that it is. Upon entering the grounds, the first thing that I heard was the sound of chain saws, so naturally we headed in the direction from which the sound emanated.
Shortly we came upon the source of the noise: the Chainsaw Carving Competition. Venable herself had worked as a lumberjack and mentioned that this idea of celebrating this day had come as an excuse to move out and eat some pancakes. The Lumberjack celebrations include pirate-themed parties and are worth the note that this day comes after a week of Talk Like a Pirate Day. The celebration of this day gained overall popularity and is celebrated by people who dress up in plain and beards.
They even carry fake axes and throwing huge lumberjack-themed parties. You can organize a pirate-themed party for the friends, family and ask them to come in lumberjack style.
You can wear plaid shirts, suspenders, boots, beards, and fake Axe. Do you attend festivals like this? What is your favorite in your area? Look at those mega frogs LOL! Seems like an off beat, wacky day. Little worlds unto themselves. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and site URL in my browser for next time I post a comment. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page.
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Ferrari Originals — More Than Lampwork. One Comment. Ryan Biddulph October 12, at am. Hi, Look at those mega frogs LOL! Ryan Reply. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
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