A Winter Getaway might be just what you need now that the holidays are over. Look no further than Mountain, WI, nestled in the northern part of Oconto County Wisconsin for a scenic, relaxing spot for a Winter Getaway. Maybe you are not an outdoor type person, our cabins have in-floor heat and fireplaces to keep you cozy whether you need to turn off the Ipad and Smartphone; read a great book in your Kindle; watch a classic movie; relish in a weekend of comfort food; or just sleep. Spur of the Moment Ranch runs specials until the end of April, give yourself the gift of a winter getaway. Stay one night at full price, next night is half price over and over again until April 30, 2013. Take advantage.
Perhaps you are an outdoor person. What is there to do in Mountain in January. Let me fill you in. January 12 at the Kelly Lake Sprtsmen’s Club there is an Ice Fishing Derby. All of the activity is centered around the corner of County G and St. Bernadette Road. There will be food, refreshments, and raffles. For more information contact Janet at 920-826-5340. Same day, there is also a Fish-O-Rama on Chute Pond in Mountain Wisconsin. It is at the Everbreeze Resort, a couple of miles from the ranch. For more information contact Patty at 715-276-7585.
January 19, there is another Ice Fishing Derby on White Potato Lake. It is sponsored by the White Potato Lake Sportsmen’s Club from 8:00 AM to 3 PM. There will be food, refreshments, raffles, and prizes for the largest fish. For more information contact262-894-9540.
January 19, there is also a Community Winter Family Fund Day at YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya on Chute Pond in Mountain, Wisconsin. From 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM you can go cross country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating and then warm up by the fire with s’mores and a cup of hot cocoa. For more information contact 715-276-7116.
If you prefer finding your own adventure, ice fishing is well underway on all of the lakes in Oconto County. The Riverview Ice Rink is open for skating or maybe a pick up game of hockey. The Lakewood Cross Country Ski Course is open, Lakewood Ski and Sport in Lakewood, Wisconsin does rent skiis and snowshoes, best to call ahead.
Spur of the Moment Ranch sits on the Nicolet Trail which is the main snowmobile trail through Oconto County Wisconsin. Snowmobile trails are in early winter conditions as of 1/6/12. We have had a base of about 10 inches of snow from right before Christmas, waiting patiently for more snow.