Guidebook for The Lazy Bear
Sightseeing
It is wonderful is for biking, walking, running, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Please note that this trail does not allow motorized vehicles. It runs for nearly 14 miles along an old railroad corridor between Amery and Dresser, passing through the towns of Deronda, Wanderoos and Nye.
The trail is within walking distance of The Lazy Bear. To access it, take a right out of the driveway. At the stop sign, take a left on County Road F and walk east about 1/8 mile, where you will see the gravel trail. Going left on the trail will go into downtown Amery - roughly a 50-minute walk. Taking a right on the trail will take you towards Deronda, Wanderoos and Nye. To start at one end of the trail, you could drive to Amery and there is a parking lot at the eastern trailhead between Harriman Avenue and Keller Avenue.
Stower Seven Lakes Trail
Stower Seven Lakes TrailIt is wonderful is for biking, walking, running, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Please note that this trail does not allow motorized vehicles. It runs for nearly 14 miles along an old railroad corridor between Amery and Dresser, passing through the towns of Deronda, Wanderoos and Nye.
The trail is within walking distance of The Lazy Bear. To access it, take a right out of the driveway. At the stop sign, take a left on County Road F and walk east about 1/8 mile, where you will see the gravel trail. Going left on the trail will go into downtown Amery - roughly a 50-minute walk. Taking a right on the trail will take you towards Deronda, Wanderoos and Nye. To start at one end of the trail, you could drive to Amery and there is a parking lot at the eastern trailhead between Harriman Avenue and Keller Avenue.
This trail is open year-round and does allow motorized vehicles such as ATVs, UTVs and snowmobiles. It can also be used for activities such as biking, walking, running, cross country skiing, and horseback riding; however, please note that some have noted the trail may be too rough and soft in certain places for horseback riding and biking. Developed on a former railroad corridor, the 18-mile Cattail State Trail meanders through some of Wisconsin’s most scenic forests and farmlands. The trail passes through Turtle Lake as it connects Amery in Polk County with Almena in Barron County.
The trailhead at Amery has a parking lot, restrooms and picnic areas. From the end point in Amery, you can continue west on the Stowers Seven Lakes State Trail mentioned above (no motorized vehicles).
Cattail State Trail
This trail is open year-round and does allow motorized vehicles such as ATVs, UTVs and snowmobiles. It can also be used for activities such as biking, walking, running, cross country skiing, and horseback riding; however, please note that some have noted the trail may be too rough and soft in certain places for horseback riding and biking. Developed on a former railroad corridor, the 18-mile Cattail State Trail meanders through some of Wisconsin’s most scenic forests and farmlands. The trail passes through Turtle Lake as it connects Amery in Polk County with Almena in Barron County.
The trailhead at Amery has a parking lot, restrooms and picnic areas. From the end point in Amery, you can continue west on the Stowers Seven Lakes State Trail mentioned above (no motorized vehicles).
Interstate Park is Wisconsin’s oldest state park, established in 1900. Located along the picturesque St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the park has beautiful views of the river and the steep-sided gorge known as the Dalles of the St. Croix. It comprises two adjacent state parks on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, both named Interstate Park. The Wisconsin park is open year-round and offers nine miles of trails, two campgrounds with 85 sites, and a swimming beach on Lake O’ The Dalles. Vehicle admission sticker is required to visit state park system properties and a state trail pass is required on certain trails. Both of these can be purchased online, via telephone or at the park.
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Wisconsin Interstate State Park
1275 WI-35Interstate Park is Wisconsin’s oldest state park, established in 1900. Located along the picturesque St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the park has beautiful views of the river and the steep-sided gorge known as the Dalles of the St. Croix. It comprises two adjacent state parks on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, both named Interstate Park. The Wisconsin park is open year-round and offers nine miles of trails, two campgrounds with 85 sites, and a swimming beach on Lake O’ The Dalles. Vehicle admission sticker is required to visit state park system properties and a state trail pass is required on certain trails. Both of these can be purchased online, via telephone or at the park.
Things to Do
Amery Golf Club
601 Deronda StClear Lake Golf Club
100 Golf DrSt Croix Valley Golf Course
2200 US-8New Richmond Golf Club
1226 George Norman DrThis is about one mile down the road from The Lazy Bear and is a working orchard that produces apples, pumpkins, maple syrup, local honey and also sell a rotating selection of other gifts and goodies. Check out their Facebook page or website for more info and current offerings.
Z-Orchard, LLC
654 115th StThis is about one mile down the road from The Lazy Bear and is a working orchard that produces apples, pumpkins, maple syrup, local honey and also sell a rotating selection of other gifts and goodies. Check out their Facebook page or website for more info and current offerings.
A very nice park on Lake Wapogasset which was newly renovated in 2007. It offers a 24 hour boat landing (fee or sticker required – see park rules upon entry), children’s playground, handicap accessible fishing piers, picnic shelters, picnic tables, walking trail and restrooms (flush toilets 😊).
Garfield Town Park
776 130th StA very nice park on Lake Wapogasset which was newly renovated in 2007. It offers a 24 hour boat landing (fee or sticker required – see park rules upon entry), children’s playground, handicap accessible fishing piers, picnic shelters, picnic tables, walking trail and restrooms (flush toilets 😊).
Marina located on Lake Wapogasset, which is connected to our lake, Bear Trap Lake. The marina offers lakefront gas (only place to get fuel on the lakes), candy, pop, ice cream, beer, gifts, Lake Wapogasset/Bear Trap apparel/souveniers. Can be reached by boat from the lake by crossing over from Bear Trap into Wapogasset though the narrows (see lake maps included in this book). The marina is located on the east side of Wapogasset.
Mort's MARINA
826 121st StMarina located on Lake Wapogasset, which is connected to our lake, Bear Trap Lake. The marina offers lakefront gas (only place to get fuel on the lakes), candy, pop, ice cream, beer, gifts, Lake Wapogasset/Bear Trap apparel/souveniers. Can be reached by boat from the lake by crossing over from Bear Trap into Wapogasset though the narrows (see lake maps included in this book). The marina is located on the east side of Wapogasset.
Cedar Lake Speedway is the premier dirt racetrack in the Midwest that hosts weekly Saturday evening races. There is an admission fee – tickets can generally be purchased at the gates on race nights. Check out their Facebook page or website for more info and current offerings.
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Cedar Lake Speedway
2275 County Road CcCedar Lake Speedway is the premier dirt racetrack in the Midwest that hosts weekly Saturday evening races. There is an admission fee – tickets can generally be purchased at the gates on race nights. Check out their Facebook page or website for more info and current offerings.
18 Hole Mini Golf Course & 1/5 mile Go-Kart Track
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St, Croix Falls Mini Golf & Go-Karts
1971 US-818 Hole Mini Golf Course & 1/5 mile Go-Kart Track
Offers skiing & snowtubing in the winter. Zip Line & aerial adventure park usually starting Memorial Day into the Fall. Check out their Facebook page or website for more info and current offerings.
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Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area
2232 100th AveOffers skiing & snowtubing in the winter. Zip Line & aerial adventure park usually starting Memorial Day into the Fall. Check out their Facebook page or website for more info and current offerings.
St. Croix Falls Cinema
2179 U.S. 8
Trap Rock Brewing Company, Inc.
520 N Blanding Woods RdTours & Tastings Available, Food, Event Center, Sign-Up for a Distilling Class…keep an eye on their Facebook page for current offerings.
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45th Parallel Distillery
1490 Madison AveTours & Tastings Available, Food, Event Center, Sign-Up for a Distilling Class…keep an eye on their Facebook page for current offerings.
Oliphant Brewing
350 Main St
Deer Lake Winery
1721 U.S. 8Dancing Dragonfly Winery
2013 120th AveChateau St Croix Winery
1998 WI-87Must see! The Salty Heifer Mercantile has something for everyone! Men’s-Women’s-Kid’s clothing, gifts, housewares, jewelry, cowboy hats & boots, western wear, housewares, purses/bags! Check-out their Facebook page for events - pizza & live music on the patio is one of our favorites (seasonal).
Salty Heifer Mercantile
1905 WI-46Must see! The Salty Heifer Mercantile has something for everyone! Men’s-Women’s-Kid’s clothing, gifts, housewares, jewelry, cowboy hats & boots, western wear, housewares, purses/bags! Check-out their Facebook page for events - pizza & live music on the patio is one of our favorites (seasonal).
Catch a show at the Amery Theatre! Coffee, smoothies and pastries also available!
Amery Theater & Coffee Bar
Catch a show at the Amery Theatre! Coffee, smoothies and pastries also available!
Food scene
We LOVE this place! Renovated barn in beautiful setting with drinks, great food, a nice patio with a bon fire pit and a few sets of bean bag boards. Sometimes they have events…keep an eye on their Facebook page for current info. Try the brisket nachos – they’re our favorite thing on the menu! Pizza is also very good. Honestly, we’ve never had anything we didn’t like here. Enjoy! 😊
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Amery Ale Works
588 115th StWe LOVE this place! Renovated barn in beautiful setting with drinks, great food, a nice patio with a bon fire pit and a few sets of bean bag boards. Sometimes they have events…keep an eye on their Facebook page for current info. Try the brisket nachos – they’re our favorite thing on the menu! Pizza is also very good. Honestly, we’ve never had anything we didn’t like here. Enjoy! 😊
A family-owned restaurant specializing in pizzas and Italian-American cuisine. They offer a lot of made-from-scratch items and have a large menu with something for everyone. This is our first choice locally for pizza and the burgers are always great! If you like salads, you’ll love their generous portions and homemade dressings!
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Village Pizzeria Of Amery
325 Keller Ave NA family-owned restaurant specializing in pizzas and Italian-American cuisine. They offer a lot of made-from-scratch items and have a large menu with something for everyone. This is our first choice locally for pizza and the burgers are always great! If you like salads, you’ll love their generous portions and homemade dressings!
Amery Family Restaurant
418 Keller Ave SLarge menu, everything homemade, breakfast served all day
This is a bit of a drive, but if you have the time, totally worth it. Fresh, delicious food, & art!
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Cafe Wren
2596 WI-35This is a bit of a drive, but if you have the time, totally worth it. Fresh, delicious food, & art!
This is the only bar/restaurant on the lakes- located on the north end of Wapogasset. We’ve only been here once, so not a ton of feedback to give. Burgers were good. Let us know what you think.
Waterside Bar & Grill
1342 Lone Pine LnThis is the only bar/restaurant on the lakes- located on the north end of Wapogasset. We’ve only been here once, so not a ton of feedback to give. Burgers were good. Let us know what you think.
UW Wanderoos
1629 70th AveAn old public schoolhouse transformed into a bar, grill & event center
Highly recommend!! A “feels like home” kind of place specializing in hand-dipped ice cream treats and specialty coffees. Ellie’s serves Wisconsin’s own Cedar Crest ice cream in 16 flavors! 😊
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Ellie's Ice Cream & Coffee
204 Keller Ave NHighly recommend!! A “feels like home” kind of place specializing in hand-dipped ice cream treats and specialty coffees. Ellie’s serves Wisconsin’s own Cedar Crest ice cream in 16 flavors! 😊
This is about an hour walk from The Lazy Bear via Stower’s Seven Lakes Trail. The trail is also open to bikes if you prefer to bike there.
Amery Farmer's Market
11 Keller Ave NThis is about an hour walk from The Lazy Bear via Stower’s Seven Lakes Trail. The trail is also open to bikes if you prefer to bike there.
Indianhead Supper Club Inc
107 Indianhead Shores Dr