By Darren Bush – I was on a back-road just north and east of Viroqua. The name of the road is unimportant, since it’s one of a hundred similar roads in Vernon County. They’re often lined with big white houses and laundry flapping in the wind. No power lines stretchContinue Reading
About Driftless Music Gardens Driftless Music Gardens was born out of our love of people, music, and art. Our vision is to enrich the Driftless region with these gifts in a setting that heightens their potential through exceptional natural scenery, environmentally sound and organic practices, and some of the bestContinue Reading
This is special, and it’s here. Just north of Blue Mounds, a little gem is nestled into the undulating hills of Vermont, Wisconsin. Jeff Ford says that no matter where in the world he visits or lives, the driftless feels like home in a deeply resonant way he hasn’t experiencedContinue Reading
Exploring Mount Horeb/Blue Mounds Welcome to the Troll Capital of the World®! The Mount Horeb/Blue Mounds area is situated amid rolling wooded hills and narrow scenic valleys. For active visitors bike the Military Ridge State Trail, take a hike at one of our beautiful parks, horseback ride at Donald ParkContinue Reading
By Kylie Compe – Nestled in the backwoods of Barneveld, Wisconsin is a cute little barn that houses Botham Vineyards & Winery. Bright green trees loom over the little gravel road like something out of a fairytale as you pass by the vineyards and little house on the hill. DrivingContinue Reading
Dodgeville is geographically located among sandstone bluffs, steep hills and gently rolling farmlands. The surrounding area is referred to as “unglaciated” because it was untouched by the glaciers that shaped much of the region’s topography. It is also referred to as the “driftless region” because the absence of glaciers meantContinue Reading
By: Matt Schumann – On July 2nd I took a drive west from my apartment in Madison, WI, and headed into the rolling suburbs past the city limits. Throw a rock south of the “Beltline” (Madison’s Hwy 12, 18, & 14 combo that swoops under the city’s southern border runningContinue Reading
Where Art & Nature Meet – Spring Green has it all! Spring Green and the River Valley are special in many ways. Escaped the last great Ice Age, our visitors experience a landscape like no other in the Upper Midwest. With picturesque rolling hills and bluffs overlooking scenic WisconsinContinue Reading
Sauk County Historical Society Mission Statement of the Sauk County Historical Society“The mission of the Sauk County Historical Society is to preserve, protect, maintain and disseminate the history of Sauk County; and to assist other historical societies and local history related endeavors in Sauk County.” SCHS Core Values Education: EngageContinue Reading
Let There Be Light Early pioneers who arrived to settle Reedsburg in the 1840s, brought their illumination with them. They used tallow candles to light their homes after dark, however, most early residents went to bed when the sun set, so artificial light was not an issue. Kerosene lanterns wereContinue Reading
SPARTA The Sparta-Elroy bike trail remains one of the most popular trails in the country. With three rock tunnels and five small towns along it’s 32.5 mile route, the trail is a favorite Wisconsin bicycling destination. History The 32 mile railroad grade which stretches across the watersheds of three rivers,Continue Reading
By Rick Pedersen – In the Driftless area, Fall brings an amazing color transformation of the trees and other foliage. Some people travel cross country to view the changes. In Warren’s Wisconsin, a small town of about 400 people, becomes host to roughly 150,000 visitors for its annual Cranfest celebration.Continue Reading
Welcome to Black River Country Only two hours from the Twin Cities, two hours from Madison and five hours from Chicago, the Black River Falls area brings the Northwoods closer to home. Enjoy hunting, fall color drives, orchards, pumpkin patches, hiking, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, ATV riding, and other fallContinue Reading
Lafayette County Lafayette County, sometimes spelled La Fayette County, is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It was part of the Wisconsin Territory at the time of its founding. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,836. Its county seat is Darlington. The county was namedContinue Reading
Pierce County Business location and investment decisions are serious and multifaceted, and we view our job as providers of the best possible information to support those decisions. We take pride in our ability to discuss with you the long term strategic implications of potential investments. We work closely with theContinue Reading
Crystal Cave Grand Reopening in 2021 Crystal Cave Tour DISCOVER the wonders of Crystal Cave on our one-hour tour. EXPLORE the passages more than 70 feet below ground. LEARN about the history, geology, and bats of Wisconsin’s longest cave! One hour Cave tours are led by Certified Cave Guides. TheContinue Reading
Ellsworth Parks & Recreation There are 2 village parks in the Village of Ellsworth: Summit Hill Park: Summit Hill Park covers 16 acres of land in the midway district of Ellsworth. Access to the park is gained on W. Grove Street and off from W. Summit Ave. where parking isContinue Reading
Green County Wisconsin Smile, and say cheese! You’re in southwestern Wisconsin’s Green County – famous for Swiss heritage and ethnic cuisine, colorful festivals, and tasty local brews perfectly paired with award-winning cheese. With two trails and mile after mile of paved back roads, Green County offers the best bikingContinue Reading
By Jenn Peitscher – Where do you Wonder? The most obvious answer would be nature, right? But could that be in the woods of a brewery? I experienced the surprise of wonder in the cool crunch of the leaves at the New Glarus Brewery. So our visit began with aContinue Reading