I am Boulder Junction: A Great Place for Outdoor Adventures
August 14, 2026
Meet the people who make Boulder Junction a great place to live, play, and stay. “I Am Boulder Junction” highlights the stories and personalities of our local business owners and community members and the welcoming spirit and boundless enthusiasm for the Northwoods you’ll find on your next visit here.
In our latest I Am Boulder Junction video, local residents share their favorite activities that showcase why Boulder Junction is a premier outdoor recreation destination. With 195 lakes, scenic trails, and an outstanding parks system, there’s always a new way to get outside and adventure year-round.
Why is Boulder Junction a great place for outdoor adventure?
- Mary Jones, executive director, Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce: “Boulder Junction is, I think, the best place in the country for outdoor recreation. We have a little bit of everything and it is year-round…we are the home of the brand new ice skating ribbon, the only one in Wisconsin…It just doesn’t stop! Literally anything you can think of to do outdoors you have the opportunity to do here.”
- Tracy Converse, owner, Boulder Jct. Brewing. Co: “The accessibility of the lakes and rivers; you can canoe, kayak, paddle board. There are a lot of trails for both hiking and biking (Heart of Vilas Trail).”
- Matt Ashley, owner, Northern Highland Sports: “I think we have something for everybody here, so regardless of what you are coming up here for, whether it’s tranquility, quiet, the lakes, or the new attractions; the playground, The Glide, the disc golf course, whatever you want to do, you are going to be able to do it.”
- Sandy Sterner, office assistant, Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce: “The winter is a quiet time but its a beautiful time. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are two of my favorite things.”
- Erv Keller, owner, Erv Keller Guide Service: “Boulder is a great place for outdoor recreation because it has over 190 lakes within 10 miles of downtown. It has a very unique and wonderful bike trail system and there are many opportunities for people to get outdoor and do other things.”
- Blake Borgstede, owner, Boulder Beer Bar: “The numerous lakes that you could be to in 5 minutes and you can be catching any kind of fish in a short amount of time.”
- Amanda Chartrand, marketing manager, Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce: “Hiking, especially in fall. The color up here is unmatched. As a family, in the winter we love spending time at The Glide.”
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