Ice Golf Tournament March 19, 2011

Ready for a good laugh? Celebrate the start of Spring the Northwoods way and golf on ice!

The Black Bear Lodge and the Bear's Den in St. Germain will be hosting an Ice Golf Tournament on Saturday March 19, 2011 to benefit the Vilas County Food Pantry.

The tournament will be held from 9am-2pm on Little St. Germain Lake. The entry fee of $10 per person, or $25 per family or adult foursome includes 9 holes of golf on ice (balls provided), appetizer spread at the Bear's Den, prizes and raffles. Area golf course pros will co-sponsor the event. Bring your clubs and gloves and the whole family!

Proceeds from the golf will be donated to the Vilas County Food Pantry. The Black Bear Lodge is a member of the Wisconsin Northwood's Golf Trail.

Come join us - it's sooo fun!

St Germain Snowmobile Bikini Run 2011!

The St Germain Radar Racers held a snowmobile radar run Jan 21-22 in West Bay of Little St Germain Lake. In addition to many radar runs against the clock, participants came out strong to raise funds for charity (Susan G Komen for the Cure, St Germain Fire and Rescue, and Plum Lake EMS) in their bikinis! Here's a peek at all the stunning race action!

The Bear's Den at Black Bear Lodge is home to two racers who topped the bikini radar run speeds: Heather Schneider and Bear's Den bar and grill owner, Joe Minaudo!

Thanks to Angry Dave's and all who co-sponsored and volunteered to make this weekend event a huge success!

Joe of The Bear's Den clocks 98 mph in Bikini Run!

Joe Minaudo of The Bear's Den at Black Bear Lodge raised over $1000 and clocked 98 mph in Saturday's Bikini Run during the Radar Racer's event on Little St Germain Lake. Here are a few photo highlights...

Snowmobiling Derby Weekend

Preparing for World Championship Kitty Kat Races - here this weekend!

Vilas County Snowmobile Trails to Open!

The Vilas County Snowmobile Club Alliance has just announced that our snowmobile trails can and will open on December 10, 2010, weather permitting. We have had several snow squalls move through within the last 10 days with below freezing temperatures making for great trail preparation. The lakes are mostly iced over but not yet safe to ride on; cold weather is thickening the ice daily. Stay tuned for official notification or watch our trail report and live web cam page at http://www.blackbearlodge.com/livecam.htm. We can't wait!

Zoo Boo

Bring your children in their Halloween Costume, to the Zoo Boo at Wildwood Wildlife Park in Minocqua on 10/16 from 1:30 - 5:30, there will be a parade, treats and more! Your children will love seeing all the baby animals and get to pet them. There is something for the entire family to see and enjoy!

Time to "Fest"

There are 2 Fests this weekend, Pumpkin Fest in Three Lakes, and Harvest Fest in Boulder Junction. Both are on Sat. October 9th. Black Bear Lodge in St. Germain is located right between the two locations, a perfect place to stay. Catch the beautiful leaves this weekend, they will be at peak! Bring the entire family or make it an escape weekend!

Right here in St. Germain will be an event at Rustic Manor Motor Lodge: Old Fashioned Days, October 9. Resort guests are invited to participate at the nearby hotel in family fun/games, make-your-own caramel apples and take a ride through the colorful northwoods on a horse-drawn wagon. More event info - click here.

Musky Fishing

Fall is one of the best times of the year for catching Musky! The Black Bear Lodge has a Fishing Package, which includes a fishing guide, all the gear, boat, lodging and even breakfast and dinner! The Vilas County Musky Tournament runs through 11/30/10, no fee to enter. You just might catch a big o' musky like this one!

FALL PHOTO

Our fall colors are almost at peak, now is the time to come up and enjoy them! Bring the entire family, take a bike ride or walk in the woods.

This weekend is Cranberry Fest in Eagle River, with crafts to cranberry treats! You can also take a boat ride on Lt. St. Germain Lake and see the colors from the water. Call for specials!

Cranberry Fest in Eagle River

Join us next weekend for one of the largest fests in the Northwoods, Cranberry Fest, in Eagle River!!! There is something for the whole family, everything from arts & crafts, to entertainment, games for the kids and of course all kinds of food & bakery featuring cranberries.

Beef A Rama

Come up for Beef-A-Rama, Friday and Sat. in Torpy Park in Minocqua. There will be Arts & Crafts, Music, Beef sandwich sale, and parade. It is also Colorama weekend in Sayner/Star Lake. Be sure to take the family to the Classic Car Show in downtown Eagle River on the 25th. We are seeing nice color on Lt. St. Germain Lake and the fishing is great!

51st Annual Colorama

St. Germain the "Official Birthplace of Colorama", is Sat. Sept. 18, 9am-3pm in St. Germain's Community Park. There will be a Craft Show, Pumpkin Painting, Wine Tasting, Farmers Market, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Mum Flower Sale, and Pork Shop Dinner! Bring the whole family and enjoy the day!

Apple Fest in Eagle River

Be sure to check out Apple Fest in Eagle River this weekend, plus Monday in St. Germain is the last Flea Market for the season.

Golf the Northwoods

Did you know we have several beautiful golf courses in the Northwood's? They are rated up to 4 1/2 star by Golf Digest. Let us put together a Golf Package for you and your family or friends. Receive breakfast, and dinner, 18 holes of golf with cart and even a pontoon boat ride on Little St. Germain Lake. Plus lodging at Black Bear Lodge! Wow, such a great deal! Check it out at: www.blackbearlodge.com

Emerald Ash Borer

We want to make everyone aware of how to stop the spread of Emerald Ash Borer! America's neighborhoods and forests are under attack. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetle has destroyed millions of ash trees. It lives in firewood. Move firewood and you spread the destruction. Help us protect the trees - and stop the beetle, when you have your family campfire. Promise you won't move firewood!

"OctoBearfest" at Black Bear Lodge

We are looking for vendors to participate in "OctoBearfest" at Black Bear Lodge. If you have a unique hand-made item you would like to sell, please contact us at Black Bear Lodge. The one day event is held on Sat. October 30th. The entire resort transforms into a German Fest. With live music, German food and Craft Fest. Bring the family from 9am-4pm to Black Bear Lodge in St. Germain, WI!

Pig in the Pines

Take the whole family to the "6th Annual Pig in the Pines Ribfest" - Aug. 5-7 (11:30 am -9:30 pm each day). Professional, award-winning, national rib vendors cooking ribs every day. Plus great entertainment, Thursday - Starship, Friday - The Ides of March, Saturday - The Association! Community Park in St. Germain, Wisconsin. Discover your favorite rib vendor at Pig in the Pines.

Hiking & Biking Trails

Looking for all kinds of Hiking and Biking Trails, we have them in the Northwood's. There are miles and miles of fantastic picturesque trails to explore from St. Germain, Wisconsin to Boulder Jct. to Eagle River. Discover them for yourself with the family while lodging with us at Black Bear Lodge Resort. We can put together the perfect package for you.

Snowmobile Hall of Fame

We had a guest staying at Black Bear Lodge Resort, who always comes up to snowmobile but never has time to visit the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, ask if it was open in the summer? Yes, the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame, in St. Germain, Wisconsin is open year round to take your family through. It is dedicated to preserving and highlighting the rich and exciting history of snowmobiling at both the recreational and competitive levels. As you might already know, Great Uncle Carl Eliason invented the snowmobile! Discover all the great area activities in the Northwoods.