Miller’s Up North is located on 700-acre Lake Shishebogama, which adjoins with 260-acre Gunlock Lake via a short channel. Both of these lakes are clear and sand-bottomed, with plenty of walleye, musky, bass, northern pike and pan fish to fill your stringers (or to at least bag enough for shore lunch).
A public boat launch is located on Gunlock. Fence Lake, which is 3,500 acres, is also located just a few miles away, and has a public boat launch.
In addition, the Minocqua area boasts literally thousands of lakes and hundreds of streams and rivers, making it one of the top Midwest fishing destinations.
For more information about area fishing, visit the Kurt’s Island Sports fishing reports. And, don’t forget to purchase a Wisconsin fishing license before embarking on your Northwoods angling adventure.
Area woodland trails and snow-covered lakes make up the best snowmobile terrain north of the tension zone. Thanks to the hard work of snowmobile clubs and volunteers, an extensive network of professionally groomed trails — more than 1600 miles — are maintained locally. With an annual average snow fall of 65 inches, you can take off in any direction on your sled and find plenty of well-marked Northwoods trails, as well as numerous welcoming trail-side businesses that cater to sledders. Free statewide snowmobile maps are available through the Travel Wisconsin web site.
On both skis and snowshoes, nature lovers revel in the silent monochromatic world of winter in the Northwoods. Thousands of people from all over the world come to the area to take advantage of our snow fall and the extensive network of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Minocqua Winter Park is located just 10 minutes away from the resort and offers 75 kilometers of trails, including three children’s loops, telemarking slopes, a chalet, a café, a heated wax room and a Saturday babysitting service.
The North Lakeland Discovery Center, located in Manitowish Waters, also maintains 20 kilometers of trails and offers guided ski and snowshoe outings.
In addition, several trails exist in the Northern Highland - American Legion (NHAL) state forest. The trail lengths vary from the 2.9-mile Statehouse Lake trail to the 12.5-mile Lumberjack trail, and may be groomed or un-groomed. For more information about NHAL winter use trails, call (715) 385-2727.
The Lakeland area offers a wide array of fantastic restaurants — from upscale bistros to down-home family cafes and old-time pizzerias. You will be sure to find something to satisfy your palate during your stay at Miller’s Up North.
Located on Lake Shishebogama, nearby Chef Rene’s Back Bay Cove is easily accessed by boat or snowmobile. The Cove offers a unique lakeside fine dining experience, and Chef Rene’s seafood dishes are favorites with locals and visitors alike.
Also, don’t head home without partaking in a popular Northwoods tradition — a Friday night fish fry at your favorite local joint.
Entertainment in also plentiful just a short drive away. The nearby Lake of the Torches Casino in Lac du Flambeau offers a full slate of music and comedy performances.
Minocqua's new Campanile Center for the Arts hosts a variety of live music and theatre performances in downtown Minocqua. You can find live concerts in Minocqua's Torpy Park on warm summer Thursday evenings, as well. Or, head south to Northern Lights Playhouse in Hazelhurst for a full summer schedule of theatre productions.
Vilas and Oneida counties are home to hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. Closest to the resort is the Powell Trail, which passes by Spring Pond and Sherman Lake, with loops ranging from 1.5 to 7 miles and fairly easy terrain.
Powell Trail is part of Powell Marsh Wildlife Area, a popular destination for hunters, birders, trappers and hikers. The wildlife area covers 4,300 acres, with a 1,800-acre refuge located in the middle of the property. View birds, waterfowl and other wildlife from the dikes or the vista lookout on Powell Road. Common bird species include great blue heron, songbirds, marsh hawks, eagles, sandhill cranes, Northern harrier, LeConte's sparrow, short-eared owl, Nelson's sharp tailed sparrow, sharp tailed grouse, Henslow's sparrow, Black Terns and more.
Other local trails include the Bearskin’s 18 miles of smooth red granite surface and the Raven’s rugged hills that wind through dense forests. To pick a trail that is right for you, visit Trek the Northwoods Trails. To purchase day or annual passes for state hiking and biking trails before your journey, visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources web site.
Miller’s Up North is also located near great scenic drives on state-certified Rustic Roads. R58 begins on Mercer Lake Road, located a few miles from the resort, east on Hwy. 70. Mercer Lake Road travels across two small creeks (one that is home to two beaver lodges) and through cedar lowlands and hardwood forests. Mercer Lake Road then turns into Blue Lake Road, skirting scenic lakes, crossing the Bearskin State Trail and wandering through thick pine and hardwood forests. Where R58 intersects the Tomahawk River is also an ideal location to launch a canoe or kayak.
R59 travels along Sutton Road and Camp Pinemere Road between Hwy. 70 and Blue Lake Road. With a narrow gravel road bed that is much less traveled, R59 offers frequent glimpses of native wildlife, hidden flashes of early homesteading cabins and great views of shady, tall pine forests.
In fall, enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the bright reds, vivid yellows and warm oranges. Generally, peak fall colors can be seen between the last two weeks of September to the first two weeks of October. During this time, charming area communities celebrate fall with a full schedule of Colorama events.