Near Marywood

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Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center is located on the shores of Trout Lake, in the heart of the Wisconsin Northwoods. It is surrounded by the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is also nearby. You will need to drive to get to these areas, normally for less than 20 minutes.

Hiking, Snow-Shoeing & Skiing

Several nearby trails are accessible year-round, which include:

Fallison Nature Trail
North Trout Lake Nature Trail
Madeline Trail
Escanaba Trail
Raven Trail
Star Lake Nature Trail
Cathedral Point

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Biking

The Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail System offers riders more than 52 miles of paved trails that connect the nearby towns of St. Germain, Sayner, Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters, and Mercer. This trail winds through the Northern Highland American Legion Forest and along crystal clear lakes and rivers. Along the trail are many scenic rest areas with picnic spots and restrooms. From Marywood, bikers could access the trail at the intersection of M & N just a little over 2 miles away.

Golfing

Less than a half mile north of Marywood is Trout Lake Golf Course, the oldest 18-hole golf facility in the Northwoods. It is open to the public.

Places For Reflection and Contemplation

The St. Francis Walk at Holy Family Catholic Church is situated to the northeast of the parish complex (8950 Cty J, Woodruff, WI 54568) and consists of 10 different Francis inspired meditation stations.
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Area Churches

Holy Family Catholic Church, Woodruff
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Manitowish Waters
St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Minocqua
Ascension Lutheran Church, Minocqua
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA, Minocqua
Church of the Pines Methodist Church, Minocqua
Faith Evangelical Free Church, Woodruff
Northwoods Catholic Churches, St. Anne in Boulder Junction, St. Mary in Sayner, and St. Rita in Presque Isle
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist, Woodruff
Foundation Church Assembly of God, Minocqua
Eaglebrook Church, Woodruff
Peace Lutheran - Missouri Synod, Arbor Vitae
Woodruff Baptist Church, Woodruff
Trinity Lutheran Church (WELS), Minocqua
Rock of Ages Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Minocqua
Community Church of Boulder Junction, Boulder Junction
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, Sayner

Other Places of Interest

North Lakeland Discovery Center is in Manitowish Waters. Nature programs and 12 miles of trails are open to the public year-round.
George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center in Lac du Flambeau is a great place to learn about the area’s Native American culture.
Dr. Kate Museum and Historical Society in Minocqua. Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb, who is remembered as the "Angel on Snowshoes" for her dedication in reaching patients when the winter roads were impassable played a vital role in the history of Wisconsin's great Northwoods.