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Welcome to Cable,
Wisconsin!
 Cable
invites visitors for "fun, friends and one fantastic
forest," with plenty to do when you get there - any time of
the year. Located on State Highway 63 in southern Bayfield County,
Cable has been an "up north" destination for visitors
for generations. As a gateway to the spectacular Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest, Cable residents know the value of their
well-balanced, sustainable approach to this great forest resource
and invite your participation. The area offers the finest resorts,
restaurants and gift shops. Area events range from pancake feeds
and community garage sales to sporting events like the world-class
American Birkebeiner Cross-County Ski Race each February and the
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival in September.
Cable is one of the 30
towns across the U.S. named as a "Trail Town, U.S.A."
Over three-hundred miles of mapped and marked trails, developed
the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA), greet the
mountain bike travelers in the Cable area. Other hiking and biking
trails of varying distances and scenic beauty beckon to be
discovered by those who love the outdoors, whatever their ability.
No matter what the season, almost a million acres of Chequamegon
National Forest supply outdoor enthusiasts with un-crowded
enjoyment. Hundreds of miles of excellent trails are groomed for
the snowmobiling crowd, including gently rolling terrain in the
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
The sister lakes -
Lake Owen and Lake Namekagon - are a hub of activity in the Cable
area. home to many local residents and fine resorts, visitors find
family-friendly taverns, fine dining and accommodations for all
tasters, with historic resorts, modern lodges, B&Bs and motels
of all sizes. These lake also provide great fishing, spacious
public swimming beaches, picnic areas and pleasure boating.
Cable is home to the
Cable Natural History Museum, which offers mounted native wildlife
and nature displays, lectures, field trips and workshops year
around. Wildlife displays include birds of prey, songbirds,
mammals and insects. Exhibits change regularly and traveling
exhibits are often featured. Many special workshops and outdoor
programs offer natural history and science education for all ages.
Cable is easy to
get to, yet far enough to really get away. There's plenty to do
when you arrive - any time of year. |
