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On Friday, June 12, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest will open additional recreation sites. View the full list here. The Forest Service is making every effort to expand access to recreation on a site-by-site basis within the context of CDC guidance and state and local government orders for residents. As staff and volunteers are being onboarded…

The Trails are Open! Explore the trails along the Byway on your ATV or UTV. Here are links with more information for each county: Forest County Langlade County Oneida County Vilas County Have a safe and fun ride!

Spring is coming to life on the Byway! Our businesses are cleaning off the remnants of winter, and shining brightly as the sun warms the forests and roads. Check out upcoming events, lodging options and the many things you’ll experience on the Byway on Our Communities page. Ready to take a drive?  

By the Antigo Times The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced the designation of the state’s fifth scenic byway on August 27, 2017. The Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway is a 145-mile route traversing parts of the state’s north-central counties of Forest, Langlade, Oneida and Vilas. This scenic Byway is named in honor of two of…

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism recently notified the Forest County Economic Development Partnership of its award of a Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant for the “Fall in Love With the Byway” promotion. An official award will be made by the Department of Tourism in August, and the campaign officially kicks off on September 4, 2018.…

Highway 55 at the intersection of Highway 64 in Langlade County serves as one of the southern access points on the Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway. The second longest scenic Byway in Wisconsin, at 145 miles, includes views of the Wolf River, a designated Outstanding Resource Water, the Chequamegan-Nicolet National Forest, numerous State Natural Areas, lakes,…

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced the designation of the state’s fifth scenic byway. The Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway is a 145-mile route traversing parts of the state’s northcentral counties of Forest, Langlade, Oneida and Vilas. This scenic byway is named in honor of two of its nationally-recognized resources: the Nicolet National Forest…