If you think all there is to winter in Burlington is ice, snow and cold, then we have some news for you! Burlington offers a wealth of outdoor activities that will keep you hopping all winter long! With ice skating, cross country skiing, ice fishing, tobogganing, snow shoeing, and snowmobiling right here in town and down-hill skiing spots along with Richard Bong Outdoor Recreational Area just minutes from town, your options are endless and your days will be filled with endless fun!

January 8th thru January 17th, 2010 Eagle River
The world's premier snowmobile racing event is happening right now! Be there on Derby Week as 1400-plus entries compete for oval and sno-cross championships in front of 30,000 spectators. The 47th Anniversary Derby is a spectacular show, with some of the best racing in the Friday Night Thunder races. Each year The Vintage World Champion is awarded the sparkling American Eagle Trophy from American Snowmobiler magazine at the end of the festivities. Last year Tony Pettinelli Jr from Rome NY. won the trophy, and this year it’s up for grabs again!

January 21st, 2010 Rhinelander
Master of the 6 and 12-string fingerstyle guitar, Chris Proctor has been compared to Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges for his ability to illuminate his instrument's deepest voices and most sonorous qualities, as he performs original compositions that span the traditions of folk, jazz, pop, classical and ethnic music. With 10 CDs released on major labels – including his newest, the acclaimed Ladybug Stomp - plus DVDs, videos, magazine articles and endorsements, Chris has secured his place as one of the nation’s elite fingerstyle composers, arrangers and performers of the day. Nicolet College Theatre 5364 College Drive.

January 22nd & 23rd, 2010 Stevens Point
The Garden Visions: Conference for Northern Climate Gardeners. Keynote speakers, HGTV host, author and founder of safelawns.org Paul Tukay and Mike Nowak. Paul will speak on Safe Lawns: How to Create Beautiful Landscaping Naturally. After lunch, Mike Nowak, Chicago WCPT radio host and founder of Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association will present "I'm Not Really a Garden Expert, I Just Play One on the Radio." Open to the public. Sponsored by North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners. At the Ramada, 1501 N. Point Drive.

January 22nd thru 24th, 2010 Wisconsin Dells
The event has moved to a new location near Buffalo Phil's Pizza & Grille. In addition to the always amazing snow sculptures created at the festival as part of the sanctioned Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting competition and the ever-popular arts and crafts fair, visitors will find a whole flurry of new activities for a full day of family fun. More details to help you plan your frosty Wisconsin Dells visit and map out your 2010 Flake Out Festival adventure will be available soon. Flake Out Festival 2010 brought to you by the team at Buffalo Phil's Pizza & Grille. At Buffallo Phil's Grille,Wisconsin Dells.

January 23rd, 2010 Mountain
'Chute Pond Vintage Riders present the 2nd Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show & Ride. Registration 10AM at Everbreeze Resort on Chute Pond. Depart at noon for a 12 mile round trip ride to Schoolhouse Bar. All sleds welcome on the ride. All sleds must be registered with the WI DNR to be on the ride. Return at 2PM for Judging and Awards - Oldest verifiable sled, Best of Show, Jalopy Sled, and Best Vintage Outfit. Only those who have a sled in the show will be able to vote. Public welcome to participate. Everbreeze Resort.