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The Sunny Shores
 

The Sunny Shores

The Eau Claire Chain of Lakes offers a rare balance of wild nature and curated leisure. This is a place for people who want both: movement and stillness, nature and comfort, solitude and connection. You don’t come here to fill your time. You come here to feel it differently.

Around these eleven lakes, you can explore miles of scenic bike and hiking trails, including the renowned CAMBA Trails. In winter, the region transforms again through the iconic American Birkebeiner ski trails, drawing people who love movement through silence, snow, and forest.
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Evenings here follow their own tradition. Local supper clubs, lakeside restaurants, and small-town bars create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. It is not about fine dining in the traditional sense. It is about familiarity, quality, and time well spent.

Biking and hiking

Trails for every season

You can explore miles of scenic bike and hiking trails at CAMBA Trails. Download your maps there too.

Winter on the Birkie trails

The iconic American Birkebeiner ski trails where winter isn’t just a season, but it’s a test of spirit. The Birkie trails are not about casual movement, they pull you into a rhythm where your body, breath, and mind align with the forest. People come here for skiing, but what they leave with is something harder to name, a kind of clarity and a huge smile on your face.

Skiing
ATV riding

Ride into the Northwoods

ATV and UTV riders have direct access to expansive trail systems throughout Chequamegon National Forest, making it easy to travel deep into the Northwoods. For a slower pace, the surrounding forests invite another kind of attention. Wild mushrooms, berries, and herbs appear naturally for those who know how to look. Direct access to forest trail systems. You can download all maps here.

Foraging

Wild mushrooms, berries, herbs. Ask for more information after your booking.

Foraging
Fishing

Fishing

The lakes are exceptionally clear and known for both recreation and fishing. They support a good population of game fish, including Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, along with Crappies, Bluegills, Sunfish, and Perch. Nearby rivers and streams also offer good trout fishing. Whether you fish from a boat, a dock, or simply watch the water at sunrise, the experience is less about urgency and more about presence.

Evenings and local life

Evenings here follow their own tradition. Local supper clubs, lakeside restaurants, and small-town bars create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. It is not about fine dining in the traditional sense. It is about familiarity, quality, and time well spent.

Cedar Lodge Steakhouse & Grille — website
Windsor — 50750 Outlet Bay Rd, Solon Springs, WI 54873
Georgia Bar & Grill — 11050 Ellison Lk Rd, Barnes, WI 54873
PJ’s Cabin Store — 1040 Lake Rd, Solon Springs, WI 54873
Forest Point Resort & Golf Course — 13702 Fowler's Cir, Gordon, WI 54838

There is a nearby Forest Point Resort & Golf Course at 13702 Fowler's Cir, Gordon, WI 54838, where you enjoy an afternoon. Otherwise, nearby towns like Hayward and Cable offer golf courses, many cute local shops, and seasonal events that add another layer to the experience.  

Supper club
If this kind of place speaks to you, I offer a few different ways to experience The Sunny Shores. send me an email: discover@optilife.me
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