§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Officially designated as a Wilderness in 1978, this 5,800 acre area is located 7 miles northeast of Eagle River, Wis. in Vilas County. Blackjack Springs main feature is a series of four large, crystal clear springs that form the headwaters of Blackjack Creek, in the midst of dense forest cover.
This Wilderness contains diverse vegetation typical of the Lake Superior Highlands of northern Wisconsin. The terrain is somewhat rolling and uneven. Wildlife such as deer, bear, fisher, ruffed grouse, and various species of songbirds are common. One lake, three streams with associated spring ponds and wetlands are also found here. Fishing, hunting, hiking, canoeing and nature study are popular recreational uses.
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 05 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tod
69°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
9 mph WNW
Jun
70°F
Mostly Sunny
3 to 7 mph WNW
Sat
70°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 8 mph WNW
Sun
71°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 6 mph N
Mon
71°F
Mostly Sunny
2 to 7 mph N
Tue
71°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 3 mph SW
Wed
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 to 6 mph WSW
