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The city of Medford, WI is located in the center of the state and not far from the most beautiful state parks and nature reserves of the region. Whether you are looking for a place to enjoy your favorite outdoor sports or simply relax and spend some time away from the city, here are some great day trips you can go on in your new 2022 Ford Expedition. 1. Flambeau River State Forest Offering excellent backcountry opportunities and covering over 92,000 acres of forestland, Flambeau River State Forest is a wonderful day trip destination that can be reached in about one hour and 15 minutes by car via State Highway 13. Open year-round between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm, this state forest is nestled between two branches of the Flambeau River, making it a true paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Some of the facilities you can find at Flambeau River State Forest include several miles of hiking trails, family campgrounds, fishing piers, designated hunting areas, picnic shelters, and swimming spots. Home to large populations of white-tailed deer, wolves, black bears, bald eagles, otters, and ospreys, this nature reserve is also a great spot for wildlife watching and photography. 2. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Covering an area of over one and a half million acres, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is one of the most scenic destinations in the entire state of Wisconsin and a great place for Medford residents wanting to unwind, breathe some fresh air, and take a break from the routine. Established in the early 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this place features large swathes of old-growth forest and is open to the public year-round. Also a popular destination for wildlife watching, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is home to different species including white-tailed deer, foxes, river otters, wolves, moose, elk, and blackbirds. Located a little under 65 miles north of the Medford city center, this nature reserve can be reached in about one hour and 20 minutes by car via State Highway 13. 3. Lake Wissota State Park Sitting on the northeastern shore of Lake Wissota, this state park was established in the early 1960s and covers an area of a little over 1,000 acres of thick forests and prairies. Featuring a swimming lake and several miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, this place is located just 60 miles west of the Medford city center and can be reached in a little over an hour by car. Are you planning to buy a new or used vehicle to go on new adventures and explore the fantastic nature reserves that Wisconsin has to offer? If the answer is yes, visit us today at Medford Motors! One of our team members will tell you all about our inventory and the latest deals we have available for you.

If you live in Medford, you're lucky. You have several amazing parks near your home. These spots are the perfect place to chill and relax, explore, or host a picnic with friends. If you enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring new places, read on to learn about three of the best local spaces that are worth the drive near Medford, WI. Medford City Park South Medford City Park South is one of the most popular spots in Medford. It's a large park with plenty of space for kids to run around and play any number of games. There are two play structures, swings, and slides, as well as a few benches and picnic tables. There is also a walking path that runs around the perimeter of the park, which makes it easy for kids to go on a walk with their parents or grandparents. The park is fully fenced in, so if you have young children who like to run off, this would be the perfect park for them! The park is also open during the winter months, so if you want to get out and enjoy some fresh air during the cold season, this is a great place to go! Campus Trail Park Located just off Highway 20 on South Main Street in Medford, Campus Trail Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for families and friends alike. There is a playground with swings, slides, and climbing equipment, as well as two baseball fields and two softball fields. The park also features a walking trail that circles the park and can be used year-round by both hikers and snowshoers. The trail is roughly two miles long and takes about an hour to complete. The park also features picnic tables, pavilions, and restrooms. Jaycee Park Jaycee Park is a great spot to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. The park is located right along the Yahara River, so you can also enjoy some fishing or sunbathing on the sandy beach. The park has over 5 miles of trails, so you can hike or bike through the woods and even cross-country ski in winter months. There are also several picnic areas with grill pits and shelters available for rent. Jaycee Park is a great place to spend time with friends or family members. It's also perfect for those looking to get some exercise while enjoying the outdoors! There you have it: three of our favorite spots in the area that are worth the drive. They're great for relaxation and active recreation alike, so give one a try. To make sure everyone can come along with you to these great spots, drive a spacious vehicle like the shiny, stylish Ford Escape SE. Come check one out today at Medford Motors!

The first day of Autumn arrived this past week and with the fall comes some of our favorite times of the year. Get the seasonal cheer rolling early this year at the Ogema Christmas Tree Festival happening this Saturday, September 24th at Ogema's Town Hall and throughout our town. As temperatures start to drop our excitement and traditions come to life to keep us warm throughout the rest of the year. Looking Forward! There are many events to look forward to this weekend at the Ogema Christmas Tree Festival this year, like great live music, parades, shows and markets, and plenty of food and drinks to keep you feeling happy, warm, and cozy throughout all of the excitement. Look through the different events on the schedule below and find out what you are most excited about. We Hope To See You There! Medford Motors is happily looking forward to this event that everso welcomes the upcoming cooler months. Come out, and enjoy some warm coffee, food, and fun for the whole family. Not only will this weekend be a ton of fun, but it supports our homes and communities. Come out and enjoy the excitement as the leaves begin to fall!

Get ready for another weekend full of live music, food, drinks, games, and more! There will be activities for all ages this weekend at the 1st annual Bucktober Fest. Happening for the first time ever, the Bucktober fest is brought to you by Medford Kiwanis and P-Town Saloon, and it's all happening right here in Perkinstown, WI. This Saturday, September 17, 2022 Start Saturday off with the UTV Poker Run at 10:30 am through the beautiful Chequamegon National Forest, this is bound to be a unique run to remember, everyone will be meetings at P-Town Saloon. After the run, the Kiwanis Food Stand will be open at 12:00pm offering hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, and sweet corn to get you re-energized after the run. Kids' games and activities will also start at noon if they need to burn more energy, another great reason to bring the family! There will be a walk-around and basket raffle, a beer garden, and even live music by Jackson Taylor and Steven Nix from 12:00-4:00 pm, and Sage from 6:00-10:00 pm. Camping over the course of the weekend is available, see more details in the poster below! The 1st annual Bucktober Fest is the first of its kind and we are looking forward to all of the fun this weekend. Bring the family, come rest, and enjoy one of the last events of September. Medford Motors will be out to support our community in any way that we can, but we want to thank the P-town Saloon and Medford Kiwanis for hosting this event.

Celebrating the Athens Fair in Athens, WI, Come out between August 18, 7:00 AM – August 21, 7:00 PM, there will be events back to back all weekend for you and the family to enjoy. Stay the whole time or pick what days you would like to come out, we are excited to have you! Schedule of Events! The fun is endless this weekend; check out the horse shows, bargain days, and fireworks on Thursday! On Friday there will be a dog show, horse pull, and a tractor pull. Then on Saturday, there will be a couple more shows to visit like the Gladiolus and the Dairy performances. On Sunday, stop by the farmers market before the parade, afterwards, there will be bingo and livestock exhibits! Come Out For A Long Weekend of Excitement! Our dealership is happily supporting the community this weekend at the Athens Fair! Look out for us on Sunday as we drive through the parade at 1:15 pm on Sunday! We hope everyone can make it this weekend in support of our community and home.

Parkfest 2022 is in full swing here in Medford, WI on August 18th, hosted by our Chamber of Commerce and Medford Cooperative. This is a special event filled with live music, food, beverages, kids' activities, vendors, and even swimming! The excitement will continue all day, rain or shine we will be having a good time! Parkfest is bringing in Jerrod Niemann to play at our Medford City Park. Medford City Park | August 18th, 2022 Limited VIP- $90, includes a wristband for 2 drinks at VIP-only bar, and grin & grip with Jerrod Niemann here after the show! 4 pm - Grounds Open 4:30 - 7 pm Craft time with the Medford Library 5 pm - Weather Shield 5k Glow Run 5 pm - Filled backpack giveaway (Child must be present) Start the weekend off right! Our team at Medford Motors will be shooting off free t-shirts with our cannon so be sure to get our attention as we are firing them! We are happy to be supporting the community, come join us this weekend and start it off fun, we hope to see you out there!

Saturday, August 13, 2022 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am Ice Age Days is a festival to celebrate the heritage of Rib Lake, WI, and its connection to the National Ice Age Trail. This event is also Rib Lake’s biggest fundraising celebration of the year. Local organizations raise money together by selling food & drinks and raffle tickets to the community. Please come out, support our home, and join all of the fun! Food Court: Corn Roast, Hamburgers, Brats, Hotdogs & Drinks – Sponsored by Rib Lake Fish & Game Grilled Burgers, Brats, Corn Dogs, Cheese Curds & Drinks – Sponsored by Rib Lake Lions Club Food & Refreshments – Sponsored by Rib Lake Fire Department Saturday Events: 8:00 am – Car Show Registration 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – 16th Annual Car Show 11:00 am – Main Street Bean Bag Tournament Registration 12:00 pm – Main Street Bean Bag Tournament Begins – Sponsored by Rib Lake Fish & Game 12:00 pm – Wenzel’s Carnival Rides Begin (all ages) 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Gun Show @ lce Age Pavillion 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The Strat Cats Live Music 8:00 pm – Midnight – Street Dance: Music by “28 Special” See You This Weekend! You won't want to miss out on all of the excitement this weekend, Medford Motors- your neighborhood Ford dealer, will be in attendance as well. We are excited to support the community and to celebrate the 33rd Annual Ice Age Days here in Rib Lake, WI.

Packing for your next wilderness adventure with the spacious cargo area that your Ford Bronco Sport comes equipped with? Here are some local camping destinations for you to go to when you want to spend the night out in the rugged backcountry. All of these campsites can be found in and around Medford, WI, letting you reconnect with nature without traveling far. 1. Picnic Point Campground Just like the name would suggest, Picnic Point Campground is the perfect destination to bring a meal to enjoy in the open air and sunshine. As well as making the perfect place for your next picnic, there are campsites here that let you rough it through the night, giving you the full wilderness experience. You can launch a kayak or canoe on the waterfront here, too, among other outdoor activities to partake in during your visit. 2. Medford Park Campground Some of the best campsites that our area has to offer can be found at Medford Park Campground. The walkway that passes through and around the nearby pond is a nice place to have a nature walk, giving you a serene environment to unwind in. You might even encounter some of the local wildlife that calls our area home, such as the fish or waterfowl that can often be found at the pond. 3. Chippewa Campground The peace and quiet you'll find at Chippewa Campground is a guaranteed remedy for all the stress that modern life can bring. The sites here are affordable to rent, too, letting you plan your outdoor excursion without spending big. The roads here are well-maintained to make finding your campsite simple as can be, and there are also restrooms to give you comfortable amenities throughout your experience. 4. Spearhead Point Shelter Another taste of the natural world that thrives throughout our region is waiting for campers at Spearhead Point Shelter. There's a camp store here that lets you stock up on all the essentials you need to bring to your site, perfect for those moments when you forgot to pack something for your outdoor adventure. The nature that will surround you throughout your visit here will create a relaxing atmosphere that lets you get away from the noise of day-to-day life. 5. West Point Campground Looking for the seclusion and quiet that you can only get out in the remote wilderness? The highly private campsites at West Point Campground have exactly the sort of atmosphere that you're looking for during your nature getaway. This family-friendly campsite is the perfect place to bring your family to get connected with nature with those you love. The fresh spring water available here has a refreshing quality that beats tap water by a mile. All of these campsites are just a short drive away, letting you experience the wild side of our area without needing to go far. Get a vehicle ready to handle any challenges that you encounter in the rugged wilderness by visiting our dealership. Find the ideal vehicle to bring to your campsite at Medford Motors!

The 56th annual Cheese Days are back this weekend in Colby, WI! Home of the world-famous Colby cheese. This is a weekend-long event so there will be fun, food, and drinks going from this Friday to this Sunday. Check out the official flyer for more details and all of the sponsors of the event, sourced from Colby Cheese Day's Facebook Page! Friday 15 th - Free Beer and Music Starting at 6:00 pm today, for patrons older than 21 years of age there will be free beer (until gone) courtesy of the Colby Chamber! With food stands, the local softball tournament, Lions Bingo and live music from “Around Town” you will stay more than busy with fun and excitement. Saturday 16 th - Run For Jamison The Colby Cheese Days Race will commence on Saturday starting with the Jamison Kampmeyer Memorial Mile and Kids Race at 8:15 am, and the 5k/10k will start at 8:45 am. This event is dedicated to the memory of Lt. Jamison Kampmeyer. Also after the run, look out for the car and ATV show, more food, and drinks will be available, as well as a bench-pressing contest! Sunday 17 th – Parade and more! On Sunday, the Colby “Real” Cheese Days Parade will be starting at noon and the line-up will be at the Colby High School. The line-up is first come first serve. The route will go down to West Adams Street, take a right, then turn left onto 3rd Street and end on Broadway. When the parade passes, be on the lookout for your local Ford dealership, Medford Motors! Following the parade, you can watch the World Championship Cheese Curd Throw, the Farm Tractor Pull, the Colby Show Choir, and much more. Come on down this weekend! Welcoming all of our neighbors from Curtiss, Abottsford, Dorchester, Unity, Medford, and anyone else in the area that can make it! We are eager to continue our summer fun, come out, rest, listen to music, make memories, and get some extra sun!

Bluegrass Festival in the Medford Area The bluegrass festival “Grass On The Black” is back this summer in the Medford, WI area this weekend on July 9 th and 10 th! Local restaurants and food trucks will be here with your favorite beverages and foods, while live music is played throughout the day, come dance the night away! Stay overnight on Saturday through the available river campsites and wake up on Sunday to get breakfast and start your day making more great memories and listening to even more live music! July 9th and 10th Band Schedule A Weekend of Resting, Having Fun, and Making Memories! Medford Motors will be out enjoying the summer and music as always! We hope to see you this weekend, we are all excited to keep the summer going here in our community and are grateful for the Medford, WI Area Chamber of Commerce for this event!

Independence Day is in full swing this weekend here in Taylor County! Everyone will be getting together across the country and here at home in Wisconsin to celebrate our great nation. 4th of July in Perkinstown, WI Be sure to visit Perkinstown, WI for their 4th of July events in the park! The Buckfest starts on July 3rd at 5 pm and lasts till dark with fireworks happening at dusk! Expect drinks, food, and live music (with no cover charge!) On July 4th at 1 pm, there will be a D.J. in the park and the annual Independence Day parade. The Lublin Lions Club will offer cold beer! Independence day in Jumpriver, WI Jumpriver will also be having their 43rd annual July 4th celebration this year with the parade starting at 11 am, and the popular tractor pull and horseshoe pitches are occurring at noon (remember to sign up at 11:30 am!) The Kid’s Pedal Pull will also be occurring today and all of these events will be held at the Jumpriver Community Park. Food and refreshments will be available as well as a Free Fireworks Display by Big Daddy’s Fireworks starting at 10:00 pm. And the 4 th of July events this year are sponsored by the Jump River Lions! Have a Great Weekend from us here at Medford Motors! Happy Independence Day from us here at Medford Motors, your favorite car dealership in Taylor County! We are so proud to be a part of this wonderful community that we get to call home. Come down and have some fun with us this July 4th and look for us in both parades this weekend!

The 64 th annual Dorchester Days are finally upon us here in Dorchester, Wisconsin! Once a year our community gathers together as a testament to our long-standing sense of unity, reconnecting with both new and familiar faces to celebrate simply for the sake of family. Whether you’re local to Clark and Marathon counties or visiting from out of town, we encourage everyone to come out for an extended weekend filled with endless food and fun! Thursday Start your fun before the crowd arrives! To kick off the early weekend with some family fun, you can expect reduced Carnival ticket prices on Thursday from 5:00-9:00pm! You can also dive headfirst into the food stand, which will be open from 6:00-9:00pm—just in time for dinner! And don’t forget to stop by the beer tent, where beers start at just $1.00! Friday Only on Friday can you witness the highly anticipated Championship Tractor Pulling, a Dorchester essential and a must-see for any who haven’t witnessed it. Additionally, live music played by Boogie And The Yo-Yoz will have the whole family dancing the night away! Saturday Get ready to keep the excitement going on Saturday morning for the 1 st Annual Bloody Mary 5k run/walk/crawl and the 20 th Annual Car & Truck show! There will also be a Volleyball Tournament held at the park starting at noon. Live music by the stray cats will begin at 3:00pm and go until 7:00pm, followed by live music by Chris Kroeze beginning at 8:00pm until 9:30pm. Truck Pulls begin at 5:00pm, featuring the Mid-State Pullers of Wisconsin! Sunday On Sunday you won’t want to miss out on the charcoal chicken dinner, which starts as early as 10:30am and keeps goin’ ‘til it’s gone! Carry-out will also be available if you feel like checking out a little early. Also be sure to experience the parade that starts at 1:00pm and look out for your favorite local business and organizations participating, as we are so excited to be apart of it here at Medford Motors! See you this weekend! Make the most of this beautiful weekend and relish in the live music, Badgerland’s rides and amusements, and in the seemingly endless food and beer! Come on down, relax, and have a good time with your family this weekend! This year’s events will take place on June 17 th, 18 th, 19 th, and 20 th at 250 Parkside Drive, Dorchester, WI 54425. If you are looking for a great way to kick off the summer and you are nearby in Owen, Curtiss, Abbotsford, or Athens, all the excitement is happening right down the road, only about 15 minutes south of us here in Medford, WI. The Dorchester Days is a community-inspired and immeasurably supported event so all money raised will go towards local organizations. At Medford Motors we love to support and be part of the community, come celebrate with us this weekend!