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  Since 1906 tourists by the thousands have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world famous Dalles of the St. Croix River by excursion boat. Our fleet of excursion boats include the Taylors Falls Queen and the Taylors Falls Princess. The "Princess" can carry up to 250 passengers with The "Queen" holding up to 149. Both boats are enclosed on the lower level with the upper deck being open.

  Your licensed boat pilot and tour guide will point out the unique rock formations that were left behind as the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago. Among the most outstanding formations is the huge stone cross for which the St. Croix River was named. "St. Croix" means Holy Cross. Other sites that can be seen from the boats include: the world's largest glacial kettles or "pot holes", Lion's Head, Turk's Head and the highlight of the boat tour, The Old Man of the Dalles - the most outstanding natural rock face you'll ever see.

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Northwest Wisconsin Road Trip: Must-See Stops

Ready for a Northwest Wisconsin road trip? The Village of Turtle Lake and Barron County are full of must-see stops on your way through. No matter where you are coming from, the area is full of beautiful drives and so much to do! From recreational trails to great local businesses, Turtle Lake and Barron County make for perfect road trip stops, or final destinations! Here are six stops that you just can’t miss:

The Hotel Bar & Grill

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Originally built as a hotel in 1920, The Hotel Bar & Grill in downtown Turtle Lake, is a must-see stop. During the prohibition era, it was known as a hotel with 10 rooms and a formal dining restaurant. This local spot has transformed and now offers a unique, cozy experience that you don’t want to miss out on!  If you’re in the mood for some history on Turtle Lake, head up the hill and stop in at the Turtle Lake Museum and learn more about the farming industry, soldiers and the wars they fought in, logging, and rail lines that helped shape the community of Turtle Lake.

Recreational Trails

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From beginners to experts, there are trails for everyone in Turtle Lake and Barron County. The Cattail Trail is right along an abandoned railroad bed and crosses through downtown Turtle Lake. While riding along the trail, you will find beautiful scenery through trees, hardwoods, and wetlands. No matter what you’re looking for… ATVs, horseback riding, walking, bicycling, and even snowmobiling during the winter...you can truly do it all on the Cattail Trail! In Barron County, there’s the Northern Railroad Trail , which is open to snowmobiles, ATVS, bicycles, horses and dogsleds. Being able to choose your route based on experience is a key feature to the Northern Railroad Trail. Although the trail is accessed in Turtle Lake, it runs for about 13 miles into Cumberland, where you can access downtown Cumberland and venture off there!

Silver Creek Springs and the Creeky Wheel

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Discover Wisconsin Co-Host Mariah Haberman in Turtle Lake // Photo Credit: Discover Mediaworks

Heading south of Turtle Lake, you can find the hidden gem Silver Creek Springs . A little bit off the beaten path , the bicycle shop and herbal apothecary make for a different kind of fun! The Creeky Wheel offers custom builds and repairs on bicycles and is the perfect shop to visit before heading out on the Silver Creek trails! Don’t forget to check out the handcrafted medicinal oils & balms and the natural skin care products grown and harvested on their farm. You’ll want to stock up before you head back home!

Comstock Creamery

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Photo Credit: Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery (Comstock, WI) via Facebook

When on a Wisconsin road trip, you must make a stop at a cheese store...right? Comstock Creamery is a small-batch artisan cheese factory that produces over 28 varieties of cheese. If you’re up for some fun, head to the viewing windows out front and you can watch as the workers make the cheese! Don’t miss out on trying their most well known cheeses: Blaser’s Muenster Red, Wisconsin Brick, Hot Pepper Monterey Jack, and the Habanero Ghost Pepper Cheese! 

Canyon Road Inn Bed & Breakfast

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Make a stop for the night at Canyon Road Inn Bed & Breakfast and enjoy the beautiful Skinaway Lake . Nestled on over 2,000 feet of beautiful shoreline, Canyon Road is the perfect place for all activities. On a summer morning, grab a canoe and get ready to explore. In the winter, relax with ice fishing or spend a day snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. This cozy bed and breakfast feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere, but it’s actually only a half mile from town: a perfect one stop stay for any season! 

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Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Island)

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“The superb view of the Taihu Lake lies in the Turtle Head Peninsula”. Yuantouzhu, called Turtle Head Island, is endowed with gorgeous natural scenery of Taihu Lake, with amazing cherry blossom, green hills and clear water.

Type: National AAAAA Tourist Attraction; Lake Scenery

Best Seasons: March to October, especially in March and April for the International Cherry Blossom Festival

Recommended Visiting Time: about half day

Opening Hours: 08:00~16:00 (Monday~Friday); 08:00-16:30 (Saturday~Sunday)

Permission: CNY 105 (including the entrance ticket and cruise fare)

Address: No.118 Dafu Chongshan Village, Hubin District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province

Why Visit Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Island)?

Yuantouzhu , also called Turtle Head Island , is a famous peninsula situated at the northwest side of Taihu Lake, the third-largest freshwater lake in China. It gets the name Turtle Head Island for its huge rocks protruding into the Taihu Lake, appearing as if a swimming turtle tossing its head. Yuantouzhu is endowed with gorgeous natural scenery with green hills and clear water, as well as abundant historical and cultural stories.

Travelers who come to Wuxi should pay a visit to Taihu Lake and those who visit Taihu Lake must take a visit to Yuantouzhu. You can enjoy leisure cruise time on Taihu Lake just as Fanli (范蠡) did a thousand years ago, you can enjoy a light walking along the shore of Yuantouzhu, or immerse in the fantastic scenery which praised by a well-known Chinese modern poet Guo Moruo “The superb view of the Taihu Lake, after all, lies in the Turtle Head Island” (太湖佳绝处,毕竟在鼋头).

Yuantouzhu Scenic Area is listed as a National AAAAA Tourist Attraction which attracts lots of travelers to its breathtaking scenery especially during spring season when Yuantouzhu International Cherry Blossom Festival is held.

Yuantouzhu is a highlight of a Wuxi tour no matter you want to enjoy the charming cherry blossoms in spring or appreciate the vast Taihu Lake scenery all year round. Below are some recommended Wuxi tour packages including Yuantouzhu:

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Yuantouzhu Scenic Area

Highlights to Explore in Yuantouzhu

Appreciate fantastic scenery in yuantouzhu.

Yuantouzhu is a garden more naturally formed than man-made. In history, numerous refined scholars and poets came to Yuantouzhu because they regarded it as a peach garden far away from the madding crowd. During the Republican period, many celebrities came and built private gardens according to what they learn from the design of imperial garden in northern China, forming its unique example of garden style in Jiangnan (regions south of the Yangtze River).

Entering into Yuantouzhu, you won’t miss the Taihu Lake Memorial Archway decorated in classical style with glazed tile roof and on which was inscribed the poem of Guo Moruo “The Super View of Taihu Lake”. Pass through Ever-Spring Bridge which looks like the Yudai Bridge of Summer Palace, have gorgeous view of lotus blossom in Ouhua Shenchu, walk to Turtle-head Peninsula in the Spring Waves to fully appreciate Taihu Lake scenery. Visit the old Guangfu Temple which was first built in Six Dynasties (222~589 AD) to have a basic understanding about Buddhism; enjoy about 180 kinds of orchid in Jiangnan Orchid Garden with tall bamboos and clear stream flowing, enjoy beautiful flowers and trees along Ten-mile Fragrant Lane , or even climb up at the top of Luding Hill to have panoramic view of Taihu Lake. Besides, there are more surprises waiting for you to explore.

Enjoy Beautiful Cherry Blossom in Spring

Every year from March to April, Yuantouzhu is like a young lady putting on its most graceful clothes, showing its beauty to all. Travelers who come to Yuantouzhu at this time can catch the best time to attend the International Cherry Blossom Festival and immerse yourselves in the sea of flowers. Yuantouzhu is regarded as the no.1 place in China, as well as one of the top three places in the world, to appreciate cherry.

The best areas to appreciate cherry blossom in Yuantouzhu include Sakura Valley, Lovers’ Valley, Changchun Bridge, the Sino-Japanese Friendship Oriental Cherry Planation, Renjie Garden and Ten-mile Fragrant Lane . You can either wander through the tranquil path decorated with blossom cherry, take a traditional boat floating on the water and enjoy the sakura miles away, or climb up to the top of Luding Hill to have a panoramic view of the amazing sakura.

Take a Boat across Taihu Lake to Fairy Island

Taihu Fairy Island is located at the southwest side of Yuantouzhu, about 2.6 kilometers away. Fairy Island is a beautiful island blending with the old Taoist culture and legends.

On the Fairy Island, you can take a view of the memorical archway, Huixian Bridge, Matchmaker’s Cave, Heavenly Street, Taiyi Temple of Heaven, Lingxiao Palace, Dajue Bay, Buddha’s Cave, etc.

Travelers can take ferry from the pier of Yuantouzhu Scenic Area to Fairy Island. The boat will sail slowly on Taihu Lake so that you can have a sight of Yuantouzhu and Taihu scenery on the water. The boat journey takes about 20 minutes. The last boat from Fairy Island to Yuantouzhu is at 16:00 from Monday to Friday and 16:30 on Saturady and Sunday. Please arrange your visiting time properly in order to catch a ferry back to Yuantouzhu.

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Yuantouzhu Scenic Area

Recommended Yuantouzhu Visiting Route

This route takes about 4 hours to explore the whole area of Yuantouzhu. Recommended visiting route is Entrance Gate - Chongshan Hill - Sino-Japanese Friendship Oriental Cherry Planation - Jiangnan Orchid Garden - Sakura Valley - Ten-Mile Fragrant Lane - Tourist Center - Pier - Fairy Island - Turtle-head Peninsula in the Spring Waves - Hengyun Villa - Guangfu Temple - Hushan Zhenyi - Entrance Gate.

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How to Get to Yuantouzhu

Yuantouzhu is a famous peninsula situated at the northwest of Taihu Lake, about 12 kilometers from Wuxi downtown (Sanyang Square). It is close to Li Garden (蠡园) and Li Lake (蠡湖), about 1 kilometer away. Travelers who visit Yuantouzhu can get to Wuxi (Wuxi Railway Station - 15 km from Yuantouzhu; Wuxi East Railway Station - 28 km from Yuantouzhu, Sunan Shuofang International Airport - 25 km from Yuantouzhu) first, and then transfer to Yuantouzhu Scenic Area.

  • Shanghai - Wuxi: 130 km, 2 hours by car, 30 minutes by high speed train. There are about 200 high speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai Railway Station to Wuxi Railway Station and Wuxi East Railway Station. Within 1.5 hours, you can get to Wuxi from Shanghai and the fastest trains need only about 30 minutes.
  • Suzhou - Wuxi: 50 km, 1 hour by car, 10 minutes by high speed train. It is extremely convenient to travel from Suzhou to Wuxi. There are about 150 high speed trains a day and the fastest one takes only 10 minutes.
  • Nanjing - Wuxi: 200 km, 2.5 hours by car, 1 hour by high speed train. There are over 100 high speed trains from Nanjing Railway Station or Nanjing South Railway Station to Wuxi Railway Station or Wuxi East Railway Station. It is the most recommended travel way.
  • Hangzhou - Wuxi: 200 km, 3 hours by car, 1.5-2.5 hours by high speed train. There are about 20 high speed trains available every day from Hangzhou East Railway Station (a few from Hangzhou Railway Station) to Wuxi Railway Station or Wuxi East Railway Station.

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If you want to get rid of hustle of public transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers sightseeing, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will pick you up at the airport/train station/your hotel and then escort you to Yuantouzhu with speed and convenience. We will take care of all the details. You just need to focus on sightseeing. Contact us now >>

Useful Yuantouzhu Travel Tips

1. sightseeing bus.

To save your energy and time, you can take sightseeing bus which charges extra CNY 10. It usually starts from the Entrance Gate, passing through Ouhua Shenchu, Shili Fangjing, Sino-Japanese Friendship Oriental Cherry Plantation, Sakura Valley, Chongshan Yinxiu, and stops at Tourist Center. Operating Hours: 08:00~15:45 (March ~ November), 08:30~15:15 (December ~ February)

2. Festivals

The Cherry Blossom Festival is held from the middle of March to early May. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom from the end of March to early April. It is also the time Yuantouzhu with most tourists. The Lotus Blossom Festival is from June to August; September is the busiest fishing month of Taihu Lake when you can enjoy interesting activities about fishing during the Fishing Custom Festival .

3. Luggage Storage

The Tourist Center provides luggage storage service from 8:30-16:00. You can put your luggage there for free with your ticket to Yuantouzhu. A deposit of CNY 50 is needed and you can get it back when fetching your luggage.

How to Plan Your Travel in Wuxi

How to Get to Wuxi: You can easily get to Wuxi by high speed train from Suzhou (0.5~1.5 hours), Nanjing (1 hour), Hangzhou (1.5~2.5 hours), Beijing (5.5 hours), Shanghai (0.5~1.5 hours), etc. as well as flight from Beijing (2.5 hrs), Xian (2 hrs), Chengdu (2.5 hrs), Guangzhou (2.5 hrs)...

Best Time to Visit Wuxi: Spring (March~ May) and autumn (September ~ November), especially spring when various flowers can be aprreciated

In order to explore the cultural and natural highlights of Wuxi, 2 days are needed generally. What you won’t miss are Lingshan Grand Buddha - an 88-meter-bronze Buddha statue and Yuantouzhu with Wuxi’s best scenic beauty. It is also recommended to visit Huishan Old Town to probe in to the historical ancestral halls and buildings, Jichang Garden to admire ingenuity of the classical gardens of south regions of the Yangtze River, Wuxi Old Street (Nanchang Street) along the old canal to feel traditional and modern atmosphere together. Besides, there are lots of gardens and wetlands located near Taihu Lake delivering an amazing natural vista to you.

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☛ 5 Days Jiangsu Tour (Suzhou, Wuxi & Nanjing)

If you have more days, you can expand your Wuxi trip to Shanghai - modernest metropolis in China, Hangzhou - home to picturesque West Lake, and Huangshan - magnificent Yellow Mountain and Hui-style ancient villages. Or you can contact us to customize a trip according to your own itinerary and interests. Just tell us your needs and we will take care of everything, you just need to focus on sightseeing!

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Turtle Lake Sanctuary is located approximately 35 km NW of Glaslyn along the E shore of Turtle Lake, between the resort beaches of Turtle Lake Lodge and Indian Point.

Latitude: 53.61297° N, Longitude: -108.5883° W

Sanctuary spans over 112 acres and features self-guided trails that are perfect for hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing. It is home to 35 mammals, 60 lichen, 220 bird and 260 different plant species, making it a perfect location for getting away from the city and back to the "great outdoors." During your visit, you may encounter beavers, ospreys, frogs, bald eagles, chipmunks, warblers, coyotes, squirrels, moose, great blue herons, bears, pelicans, foxes, pileated woodpeckers, deer and kinglets. Along with a 150-year old tree, other plant species you may also see include: marsh marigold, western red lilies, orchids, goldenrod, dry ground cranberry, and asters. Visitors are strongly encouraged to bring binoculars, bug repellant and sunscreen, as well as wear a hat when visiting the area. Please remember to watch out for and use caution around moose and bears. Do not travel alone and make noise while on the trails to avoid startling these great animals. Visitors are also reminded to watch out for falling tree limbs and trees during windy days as many of the trees in the sanctuary are getting older and are more susceptible to wind damage.

Location Information

lat. 53.61297° N, long. -108.5883° W

Phone: 800-667-4668 | [email protected]

Open Year Round

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Planning your trip

When to visit.

When’s the right time to come to the Northwest Territories? The answer is obvious. The right time is now.

Up here, every season is surreal and unforgettable. Summer, of course, boasts open water , splendid camping, hot weather and the delirious midnight sun. Autumn offers vivid colours in the mountains and bountiful berry-picking in the Barrenlands, plus blissful displays of the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights are even more striking as the crystal-clear winter sets in, making the colder months of the year the NWT’s prime tourist season. And finally, in the springtime, the sun returns with vigour to bathe this snowcapped land, making this the perfect period for snowmobiling, dogsledding, ice-fishing, skiing and more.

Where to Visit

There’s truly something spectacular to find in every corner of the Northwest Territories. From enduring and untouched landscapes to thriving and vibrant communities, some people will spend a lifetime taking in the breadth and diversity of the territory. The five regions of the NWT all have their own landmarks, cultures, and unique adventures to experience.

The North Slave Region is named after one of its largest defining features. It’s the Region north of Great Slave Lake. Here, you can find the capital city of Yellowknife, bustling and lively year round. Out on the East Arm, you’ll find the towering red cliffs plunging into the deepest lake in North America near Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve, and the dramatic Barrenlands.

The Western Arctic is the NWT’s northernmost Region, a treeless tundra that is nonetheless very much alive with activity and community. Here, you’ll find many of the North’s iconic animals, from polar bears to muskoxen and beluga whales. It’s all here, along with the people who call it home — the Gwich’in and Inuvialuit, who’ve thrived here for millennia

The Sahtu is a Region of renowned rivers and legendary lakes. At the very cusp of the Arctic Circle, you’ll find a mountainous landscape crisscrossed by waterways like the Mackenzie, Redstone, and Keele. The untrodden core of the territory is also where you’ll find the grand inland body of water, the largest entirely in Canada – Great Bear Lake. The Region is known around the world by avid anglers and canoeists looking for adventure.

In the Dehcho Region , where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you’ll find some of the grandest displays of the North’s natural beauty. Dehcho means “big river” – the Dene name for the Mackenzie River – and it’s only one of the defining natural features of the Dehcho. Full of unclimbable heights, roaring waterfalls, and colossal canyons, the Dehcho is the definition of spectacular. Communities there are eager to welcome you and show off their marvelous surroundings.

The South Slave is a place of big waters, big wildlife, wide open spaces, and welcoming residents. If you’re travelling by road, this is the gateway to the NWT’s wild frontier. The South Slave is also a land of wilderness, where the North’s iconic animals roam free. Bison amble along the roads and a huge variety of birds gather in the lakes deep within parks and outside of communities.

The bottom line is there is no right answer to where you should visit in the NWT. In a land so rich with natural beauty and history, a place so expansive that it covers many diverse landscapes, and a home to so many different peoples and cultures, there’s something spectacular about every part of the NWT.

What to Expect

Certainly, a more relaxed and humane pace of life.

But remember that not all NWT towns are built the same. In Yellowknife and larger communities like Fort Smith, Hay River and Inuvik, you can expect to find most – if not all – of the every-day amenities you would in the south. Once you arrive in smaller communities though, you may not have access to a 24-hour-a-day grocery store or gas station, for example. So be sure to plan accordingly.

What to Pack

This depends on when you’re planning to come.

In winter, bring all of the outdoor gear you’d expect to need to stay warm in Northern Canada: a thick parka, heavy-duty winter boots, mitts, a scarf, toque and snow-pants. You can definitely rent or purchase these items in Yellowknife and most NWT communities, but when you take that first step off of the plane in the brisk and magical Northwest Territories, you want your only focus to be on the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis dancing miles above you.

Come summer, you’ll want to pack your sunscreen (for the 24-hours of daylight, of course). If you plan on spending time in the backcountry, you will want to pick up some bug-spray and maybe even bring a bug-jacket. And for longer hikes outside of NWT communities, it may give you peace of mind to take some bear-spray with you, just in case you have a chance encounter with one of the territory’s furrier residents.

Most importantly, make sure you bring your sense of adventure. The Northwest Territories is a land of beauty, with friendly and hospitable people eager to make yours an unforgettable visit.

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