Cross-Country Skiers (NAPSA)—Thanks to improvements in trail grooming technology and snowmaking equipment, Wisconsin has maintained its status as a mecca for cross-country skiers—despite Mother Nature’s challenges over the last few years. Fortunately, the state’s 250 crosscountry ski facilities have kept most marquee trail areas open through the use of trail segregation and state-of-the-art trail maintenance. The epicenter of cross-country skiing in Wisconsin (and the Midwest) is the Cable-Hayward area in northwestern Wisconsin. Home to North America’s largest crosscountry ski marathon, the American Birkebeiner, and expansive sections of the ChequamegonNicolet National Forest, this region offers more than 180 miles of trails and is one of the most popular cross-country skiing destinations in the country. Great skiing can be found throughout the state including 45 miles of trails through Wisconsin’s Northwoods at Minocqua Winter Park, beautiful Kettle Moraine State Forest and the scenic Governor Dodge State Park. Skiers looking for statewide snow condition reports and additional travel planning information can visit the Department of Tourism Website travelwisconsin.com or call the live-operated, 24-hourtoll free number 1-800-432-TRIP/8747.
