Winter in Bayfield has something for everyone, whether an active sportsperson or quiet enthusiast. We've got SNOW, so plan your winter adventure today!

• Cross country ski on over 100 miles of groomed trails
• Enjoy miles of snowshoe and winter hiking trails
• Downhill & cross country skiing, snowboarding & tubing at Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area
• Hundreds of miles of scenic snowmobile trails througout the Bayfield region
• Watch over 65 teams compete in the Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race, Feb. 4-6th, 2011, with Saturday evening speaker, Jeff King, the "Winningest Musher in the World" or participate in a hands-on dog sled experience with Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing
• Go ice fishing on Lake Superior or enjoy a guided adventure with Hudson's on the Spot Guide Service

For current snow, ice and trail conditions, please visit Bayfield's Winter Recreation Report.

Is relaxing by a crackling fire more your style? Browse a unique selection of Northwoods lodging from B & Bs and condos to comfortable, family-style motels on www.bayfield.org

The hike along the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore ice caves is an experience of a lifetime. When conditions permit, visitors can walk, snowshoe, or ski across frozen Lake Superior and witness firsthand magical ice covered cliffs and intriguing ice formations. If weather conditions cooperate, they will soon be accessible over ice. Currently, visitors can hike along the beach or explore the Lakeshore Trail above the caves.

For more information on the ice conditions at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore mainland sea caves, please call the Ice Line at (715) 779-3397 ext. 3

When March arrives, Bayfield folks are ready to get a little crazy and have some outdoor fun! From running, golfing, broomball and dog sledding on frozen Lake Superior, to hiking, skiing and tubing on snow, there are outdoor activities for all ages. The annual Bayfield Winter Festival, March 4th-6th, 2011, features a Polar Bear Plunge, the Run on Water, Mt. Ashwabay's Winterfest Bash and more.

• Run on Water - Saturday, March 5th at 11:00am. Race to Madeline Island and back on the ice road (4.5 miles). Choose your own course (it's hard to get lost...). All non-motorized methods of transportation are allowed - run, walk, snowshoe, skate, ski, bike, skijor... Awards to the top three finishers in each category. Go to bayfieldwinterfestival.com for registration information
• Polar Bear Plunge - Saturday, March 5th at 3:00pm. Watch brave volunteers jump into frigid Lake Superior through a hole in the ice to raise money for the Bayfield Area Recreation Center. Judge the plunges and the costumes. Better yet, do it yourself! Find registration information online at bayfieldwinterfestival.com.
• Mt. Ashwabay Winterfest Bash - Saturday, March 5th at 5:00pm. Finish off the day with night tubing and skiing, live music, food, drinks and a bonfire at the Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area. Visit the Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area website for ski hill information.

For more information on the Bayfield Winter Festival, please visit bayfieldwinterfestival.com.