The area’s many outdoor activities make it a prime region for four-season recreation. With 243,000 acres of state and national forest, 4,122 acres of lakes, and 381 miles of rivers, summer and winter recreational opportunities are abundant. Tee off at one of our several golf courses. Fishing, boating, canoeing, watersports, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting are just a few of the many outdoor activities visitors and residents enjoy.