Dog Sledding Madeline Island Wisconsin

If you ask a year-round resident of Madeline Island, they'll tell you that winter on the island is even more fun than summer. There are a number of winter sports opportunities, and one of them is dog sledding Madeline Island Wisconsin. One of the biggest events of the year is the dog sled race in January. But that's not all there is! Downhill skiing is available at nearby Mount Ashwabay, and you can get there by driving on the Bayfield to Madeline Island ice road. Lake Superior freezes up thick enough to drive on in the winter, and once the ice road is open, it's perfectly safe. Locals will be happy to answer your questions and help you out. Besides downhill skiing, there is also cross-country skiing and snowshoeing as well as snowmobiling, and there are many ATV trails as well. For a real adventure, you can ice-skate the two miles from Madeline Island to Bayfield. Ice skating is also possible on some of the ponds on Madeline Island. Ice-fishing is also very popular on the Island, and again locals will be happy to set you up with a safe spot on the lake. For a genuine island experience, you can join the townsfolk for the Friday night broom ball game. Newcomers are always welcome. Whatever you choose to do-from dog sledding Madeline Island Wisconsin to building a snowman-you'll love your winter getaway. And you can end the day in front of the fireplace at the local tavern enjoying a beer or hot-buttered rum.