Snowmobile Trails Are Open!

St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Trails and all of Vilas County Snowmobile Trail System are open! The groomers have been out the past few days so the trails are ready to go. We have had a lot of cold weather and snowfall all over northern Wisconsin! Caution not to go on any lakes yet --the cold sure has helped but each lake freezes differently. Stay ON marked trails only. Go to our recreational page for daily trail updates. http://www.blackbearlodge.com/rec_winter.html

After the Storm

This picture was taken early Wednesday morning after the snow storm on Tuesday which gave us nearly nine inches of beautiful snow. We had snow drifts that were over three feet tall around the Black Bear Lodge resort property. The Bo-Boen snowmobile trails are scheduled to open throughout Vilas County on December 16! Come enjoy our Wisconsin Northwoods Winter Wonderland!!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

We are getting over an inch of snow today, bring it on! We are so excited...make your plans today for your northern Wisconsin snowmobiling getaway!

Tom at the Bear's Den preparing Thanksgiving Dinners!

Our chef Tom is in the Bear's Den kitchen today whipping up Thanksgiving Dinners for guests who are staying at the resort and participating in our Carve-Your-Own Thanksgiving Package. In this photo he is preparing the sweet potatoes. In a couple of hours, fully-prepared dinners will be delivered to various resort lodging units so guests can enjoy their Thanksgiving Dinner in the privacy of their own resort accommodations.

Here's wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Black Bear Lodge!

Click here for menu and holiday special details.

St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club News

The St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club has celebrates its 40th Anniversary!

Below is the link to their December Newsletter with President's Report, bo-Boen Trail Report, Northwoods Snowmobile Challenge, Membership Application, vintage photos and much more...

Their next meeting will be the club's Christmas Party - Tues., Dec 8 - at Pub 'n Prime in St. Germain, WI.

Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club December Newsletter - Click Here

Holiday Preparations

Preparations are underway for the upcoming holiday season. Christmas lights, garland, and wreaths are going up around the resort. Now all we need is snow!

Thin Sheets of Ice on Little Saint this Crisp Fall Day

Lake ice formed around the north point and much of No Fish Bay this morning...


These rocks are in the lake near the lighthouse.

Won't be long and we'll be able to ice fish and snowmobile!

Black Bear Lodge, Little Saint Germain Lake, St. Germain, WI

OktoBearFest Costume Contest Winners

Monster bride in the green hat took 3rd place during the costume contest at Oktobearfest.


The 2 month old baby "Cow" took 2nd place during the costume contest at Oktobearfest.


The Cute Witch took 1st place during the costume contest at Oktobearfest.
Black Bear Lodge, St. Germain, WI

Halloween Costume Contest Winners

2nd Place Adult Costume Contest Winner

1st Place Adult Costume Contest Winner

3rd Place Costume Contest Winner

OktoBEARfest Contest Winners Announced!

The winner of or 2 night stay at the Black Bear Lodge from those who filled out the stamp cards is Ann Buscher!

PreSchool Coloring Contest:
1. Austin Kugler age 3
2. Nicholas Bohnen age 3
3. Lily age 3

Pumpkin Painting Contest:
Pre-School age
1. Lily age 3
2. Mallory Schmidt age 3
3. Sean O'Neil age 3

Ages 5-8
1. Nate Halpin age 8
2. Anthony Irvin age 8
3. Savannah Harshman age 7

Ages 9-12
1. Dianah Batell age 10
2. Nick Halpin age 11
3. Abby Angast age 10

Marty Pickens won the Mighty Pumpkin Weight Contest -- he guessed 1,111 and the weight was 1,116.

OktoBearFest raises funds for the Vilas County Historical Museum. Congrats to all!

Thanks for a truly fun day at OktoBEARfest, Black Bear Lodge, St. Germain!

Mighty Pumpkin Contest

Weight is 1116!

Winner is Marty Pickens with guess of 1111! Congratulations!
Diane Misina, 715-891-0048, Email via my Blackberry

Oktobearfest at the Black Bear Lodge

Join us for a Fun Family Festival at OktoBEARfest from 10-4 pm, Black Bear Lodge in St. Germain, Oct. 31.

Hand crafted arts and crafts, hayrides, pumpkin painting, German Food and refreshments, plus Polka music and costume contests. See you there!

Event Sponsors include WJFW- NBC/Ch12 and Camp's SuperValu!

Funds will be raised for the Vilas County Historical Museum!

For more information call Black Bear Lodge 715-479-5778.

Early Bird gets the photo opps -- Little Saint Germain Lake

Little Saint Germain Lake - Snowy Oct 12

The snowmobile trails will be open in no time at all!

Fall Color Report

Our fall colors are at peak as of this weekend.

We are running fall specials, so call us at 1-800-563-4340 and our front desk staff will be happy to book your stay!