Cable Area Summer Fun Challenge 2024
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1. Go for an early-bird breakfast at The Cable Café!
2. Need that extra hand cleaning up your yard? Call Andy’s Off Grid, Riverwood Property Services, or Lake Owen Property Services to help you.
3. Grab a bottle of top-tier wine from Rocky’s Service or Cable Triple G. (Ask Roger or Patti for their recommendation)
4. Plan a fun shopping day: stop by Weeds & Feathers, My Villa Home Decor, Sweet Exchange Market, Redbery Books, Big Brook Greenhouse, The Healing Shop, or Start Line Services.
5. Looking for a new toy?! Stop in at Lucky Strike LLC in Iron River and check out their Mini-pontoons!
6. Book your weekend getaway with North Country Vacation Rentals or Recreational Rental Properties.
7. Cool off with a treat from Big Dipper Treat Shoppe.
8. Discover your rainy day read at Redbery Books!
9. Check out the newest exhibit, Anaamaagon: Under the Snow at the Cable Natural History Museum.
10. Go fishing, or searching for otters in the clear waters of Lake Owen. Boat rentals available at Lake Owen Resort!
11. Learn some new tricks or race your friends on the pump track at the Cable Bike Park.
12. Attend a Sunday service at Cable United Church of Christ, the Living Hope Community Church, or St. Ann’s Catholic Church or Trinity Lutheran Church.
13. Watch the sunset over Lake Namakagon from the patio at Garmisch.
14. Grab some goodies from Rondeau’s to make s’mores around the campfire.
15. Register for a sporting event: ABSF, Hungry Bear 100, Epic Bike Fest, Chequamegon 100, or Chequamegon MTB Festival!
16. Spruce up your cabin with a new piece of art at any of our local studios: Dragonfly, S. Qualey, or Once in a Blue Moon!
17. Enjoy a craft beer or root beer on tap at The River’s Eatery Pizza
18. Check out the Annual Big Garage Sale in August hosted by The Women’s Auxiliary of Cable held at Legion Post 487
19. Try a jumbo chocolate chip cookie or a fresh made pastry from Velo Café.
20. Search for and take a selfie with the fairy village at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area.
21. Go fishing on Lake Namakagon, if needed, book a guided day with Namakagon Area Guide Services or Noah Glitto Outdoors.
22. Try the Otter Burger or a side of delicious onion rings at Otter Bay Resort.
23. Hike the Birkie Trail or one of the many trails in our area! (maps available at the Chamber)
24. Form a team and try your luck at The Portage Trivia Night!
25. Feeling lucky? Buy some pull-tabs at Ammo’s Evergreen Tavern, Four Seasons Resort, American Legion Post 487, or Roo’s Bar & Grill.
26. Head to Clam Lake and see if you can spot any Elk. While you’re there, stop at Ransom’s Place for a yummy burger!
27. Find your newest treasure at the United Church of Christ Second Chapter Thrift Shop.
28. Friday is for Fish Fry! Try Garmisch, Lakewoods, Pioneer, or Pla-Mor, R-Place Cafe, or Sawmill Saloon!
29. Go for an ATV ride through the extensive trail system, maps available at the Chamber! ATV’s available for rent at Runamuk Rides.
30. Find “FUN!” in the Cable Area! While there stop in and say hi to the girls in the office!
31. Listen to live music under a blue-and-white canvas tent at Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua.
32. Rent canoes from Bear Country Rentals and enjoy a nice trip down the Namekagon River!
33. Rent a bike from New Moon Bike & Ski and bike through the Chequamegon National Forest on the CAMBA trails.
34. Hike to Morgan Falls, then to St. Peters Dome for a great view of the Big Lake.
35. Having Company? Hire Ledings 4 Cleaning for that deep clean
36. Challenge your friends to a round of golf at Forest Ridges Golf Course or Hayward Golf Course.
37. Attend a Shrimp Boil Wednesday night at Lakewoods Resort
38. Shoot trap at the Cable Rod & Gun Club.
39. Build a sandcastle on the beach at Garmisch, Lake Owen Resort, or Four Seasons.
40. Grab some bait & a license and go fishing for dinner. Bait available at 63 Storage, Lakewoods, Loon Saloon, Mogasheen Resort, Rondeaus, Triple G. Fishing license at Rondeaus or online at gowild.wi.gov.
41. Camp under the stars at Drummond Lake Campground or the Town of Cable Campground!
42. Play BINGO with the Cable Area Lions at Lakewoods Monday nights 7-9pm in July & August.
43. Attend the Full Moon pie hike and Summer Solstice celebration at Home Base @ Mt Telemark on June 21
44. Learn about the lives and old-time skills of Lumberjacks at Scheer’s Lumberjack Show.
45. Get your “Fromage” on at Benoit Cheese Haus.
46. Buy your friend a drink at Hank’s Landing
47. Take in a show at The Park Center in Hayward
48. Find the perfect gift at My Villa Home Décor.
49. Try the Wednesday Wing Ding at Pla-Mor Bar & Restaurant.
50. Try the ‘Broasted Chicken’ at Sawmill Saloon or R Place Cafe.
51. Take someone you love for some good home cooking at R Place Café or Cable Café.
52. Check out the taxidermy at Ammos Evergreen Tavern, Loon Saloon, Pioneer Bar, or Roo’s Bar & Grill!
53. Enjoy a Sunday Funday breakfast at The Pioneer Bar.
54. Check out a local Music Festival, like Make Music Day June 21.
55. Wake up and have breakfast prepared for you at the cozy Drumming Woods Bed & Breakfast.
56. Throwback Thursday—post your favorite lake memories!
57. Visit the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center to check out their interactive exhibits and special programs.
Note: They are closed for construction in June
58. Enjoy a scenic horseback ride at Spider Lake Riding Stable.
59. Get out your camera and capture the beautiful nature in our area. For inspiration, check out Haylo Design or James Netz Photography!
60. Take in the interesting history of our area at the Cable/Namakagon or Drummond Historical Museums.
61. Book The Byrd’s Nest, Rosa Lake Lodge, Mary’s Marble, Cozy Loon Cabin, or Lykke Cable House for your trip Up North
62. 4th of July: Have red white and blue pancakes at the Community Center!
63. 4th of July fun: Participate in the CARE 5k/10k walk/run.
64. Watch the 4th of July parade through downtown Cable!
65. Enjoy Sweet Corn at the Cable Area Lion’s 4th of July picnic.
66. Watch fireworks at the Cable Town Park, Grand View Park, Lakewoods, or the Barnes Town Park.
67. Grab a bag of specialty roast coffee at Mogasheen, Velo, or Sweet Exchange and enjoy a cup of coffee by the lake.
68. Do a tour or wine tasting at White Winter Winery.
69. Hike to the Kawabaming Observation Tower at Mt Telemark.
70. Grab a slice of dessert (or the whole pie!) from Tilly’s Pies!
71. Browse through the listings of the area with one of our local Realtors: Camp David Realty, McKinney Realty, or Coldwell Banker Real Estate,
72. Watch the Chequamegon Children’s Theater’s summer musical Aug 2, 3 ,4th @ the Drummond School Auditorium
73. Treat yourself to some pizza at The Loon Saloon!
74. Enjoy the quiet of the northwoods with a cup of tea from The Healing Shop.
75. Treat yourself to an adjustment or massage at Cable Chiropractic Clinic.
76. Energize yourself for the day with a yummy tea or shake at The Divide Nutrition.
77. Purchase your “SMART” cards/art on display at Cable Chiropractic, Redbery Books, Rivers Eatery, or Sweet Exchange.
78. Book a class or tour through Northland College or Cable Natural History Museum.
79. Spruce up your yard with Rick Gruel Landscaping.
80. Stop at The Velo Cafe for your morning coffee or latte.
81. Participate in the CHARAC Art Crawl August 9, 10, 11th.
82. Want an aerial photo or video of your property? Hire Airfox Photography to get the job done.
83. Take a selfie at sunset with a cocktail at Hanks Landing.
84. Shop at Sweet Exchange for some new hand made jewelry
85. Order a dozen hand decorated sugar cookies from Simply Sweets Cookie Co
86. Go to Taco Tuesday at Pioneer Bar or Taco Thursday at American Legion Post 487.
87. Show us your favorite Cable Area Summer Fun!
88. Treat yourself to some new biking gear at Start Line Services!
89. Listen to live music by some of our amazing local bands. Try Four Seasons, The Portage, Lakewoods, & Otter Bay
90. Participate in the Namakagon Trail Groomers monthly events celebrating their 50th year!
91. Attend one of the summer programs at Forest Lodge Library!
92. Try the famous Biscuits & Gravy at R Place Café.
93. Need a tune up for that summer time toy? Call Al’s Mobile Repair & Service or Titus Repair to get the job done.
94. Hit the driving range at Hayward Golf Course then grab a bite to eat at Caddyshack Bar & Grill.
95. Thank a Vet at the American Legion Post 487 in Cable.
96. Visit a multi-generational business: Lakewoods, Loon Saloon, Four Seasons, Evergreen, Mogasheen, Rondeau’s.
97. Donate to a local non-profit: Rumble on the Lake, C.A.R.E, Cable Natural History Museum, CHARAC, ABSF, Drummond Dirt & Sno-Jacks, Cable-Namakagon Historical Museum, CAMBA.
98. Go to Martini Night at Four Seasons on Friday.
99. Volunteer or join a local service club like Cable Area Lion’s, Namakagon Trail Groomers, Great Divide Riders ATV Club, Drummond Dirt & Sno-Jacks, ABSF, CAMBA, or North End Ski Club.
100. Play a game of pool at Ammo’s Evergreen Tavern, Hank’s Landing, Pioneer Bar, Ransom’s Place or Roo’s Bar & Grill.
101. Rent the photo corner @ The Nook and update your profile picture.
