Spring...What a breath of fresh air. Twinkling skies and cool clear waters take you away from the hustle and bustle when you escape to Pine Cone Ranch.
Springtime at Pine Cone Ranch is too special to miss. The icy ground breaks away under the blanket of sunshine that seems to make everything sing. The Northwoods comes alive. The birds that vacated so long ago appear almost one by one and pick at the barely green grasses. The tiniest of buds cluster among the limbs of trees so barren just weeks before. The smell of life in the woods is a happy scent. Fawns are born and the sleepy bear wakes to a hungry family. What a way to greet the coming summer. Spring!
Summer...The pace picks up as the temperature rises. Activity begins and you won't want to miss the many fun things to do in the Pine Cone Ranch area. Visit the shops in neighboring Minocqua, Tomahawk and Rhinelander, just miles away.
Bring your camera to capture those special moments. Set aside time to play as well as rest. Spend some time enjoying the beautiful countryside. There is clean air and crystal lakes are popping up around every corner.
Golf...The area is proud to present some of the finest golfing in the Northwoods, right at your front door! For many golfers, one of the attractions of the sport is the availability of the challenge of differing courses.
Pine Cone Ranch is located...
5 minutes from Inshalla Golf Course, 18 Holes
10 minutes from Edgewater Golf Course, 9 Holes
15 Minutes from Pinewood Country Club, 18 Holes
15 Minutes from Rhinelander Country Club
25 Minutes from Timber Ridge Country Club
They all await your arrival and tee times are generally not needed though reservations are accepted. All offer food, drink, pro shop and cart rental.
Fall...Autumn at Pine Cone Ranch, DON'T MISS IT! The drama of a Northwoods Autumn is something to see. Guests are normally not prepared for the splendor of reds, yellows, honey-golds and greens the Northwoods puts on each fall. Guests have nothing more strenuous to do than gaze at the natural wonder and relax.
The majesty of the forest becomes part of your accommodations as you see it from every window. We share this with all the lucky guests who visit us.
Winter...We have to admit that snowmobiling is really intense in the Northwoods of Tomahawk. Deep snow, fun snow, we're right on well-marked trails. We're located on Crystal Lake so when you need a break consider ice fishing or cross country skiing. Ample parking for your trailers.
Snowmobile Rentals Available with or without Sno-go gear!
Cross Country Ski Rental Available.
Fishing...Guide service is available to our guests. Avid fishermen bring their own boats and gear and fish a variety of lakes and rivers while they enjoy the variety of the accommodations at Pine Cone Ranch. You are furnished an Aluma-Craft fishing boat with each cottage rental. Additional boats can also be rented. If you are a canoeist, we have those for you to rent. Children are often seen fishing from the paddle boat. Boat rentals available on neighboring waters. Boat landing for registered guests.
Nature lovers rejoice in the return of robins, loons, ducks and geese. Gardeners check the flower beds for the first signs of life, while kids splash home from school, antsy because the weather's warming up and summer vacation is tangibly near.
Fishermen who have been sorting their rubber worms and organizing their tackle boxes for months get serious about their preparations as the ice goes out; tuning outboards and prepping their fishing boats they're eager to launch.
The area boasts so much great weather, attracting thousands of fishermen. For the winter enthusiast pulling a fish through the ice adds and interesting dimension to their vacation.
Forest...Explore our unique forests and encounter the resident Northwoods wildlife. Pine Cone Ranch Offers and expansive estate setting for you to wander at your leisure. Marvel at the eagles...loons...and deer, which we feed on the grounds year round.
For the naturalist, a field guide would be handy to help you identify and study the variety you'll see. Did you know there are eight different soft pines and some 25 different hard pines? We have a fair share of them at the ranch, plus we have willows, aspen, poplar, birch mulberry and many others.
You'll enjoy the variety of wild flowers and berries in our area. Whether you are here in the spring for wild strawberries, or spend a summer evening in a wild blueberry patch, the picking will be plentiful. Late summer will offer raspberries and blackberries so don't miss a single season of berry picking up north. Other popular varieties include ground cherries, choke cherries and June berries. Wild mushrooms are plentiful for the experienced picker. Nature provides a vast number of special edibles and they are always ready for picking.
Finally, Pine Cone Ranch is birdwatcher's paradise. Prepare yourself to be surprised and altogether charmed, because Wisconsin is a natural nesting spot for countless birds. Pine Cone Ranch has a balanced habitat where you can expect to see many of them with your camera or binoculars.
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