Baraboo Wisconsin. The town that “pulls you in” … and around! There are some amazing places in the Driftless! Because of this, it is all too common that we miss opportunities to visit some of these amazing places and adventures. One such place is Baraboo. Once we got word ofContinue Reading
Do you have a life philosophy that you live by?I always put a smile on my face. ( I have stage 4 cancer and try not give this disease attention, instead I focus on the positives in my life and just keep going and planning my life.) What do youContinue Reading
Today we are going to start at the Al Ringling Theatre. Al had wanted to give back something to the community that had been his home for many years and finally decided upon building a theater. But not just any theater. It had to be as modern and as safeContinue Reading
Evidence shows that prehistoric people from over 10,000 years ago sought shelter in the surrounding areas close to devil’s lake. However, the first undeniable evidence of people at the state park dates back about 1,000 years and comes from mound builders. This evidence can be seen through the diverse moundsContinue Reading
By Marilu Miller – Come with me to the Circus! Come with me to Baraboo, Wisconsin the home of one of the greatest shows on earth! Baraboo is on the Baraboo River and nestled in the hills of the Driftless Area about half way between Chicago and Minneapolis- remember, location,Continue Reading
By Lydia Jones – Hiking the Driftless … With Kids When I was pregnant with my first child, I had the sinking feeling that my days of hiking, adventure and outdoorsy living, were coming to a rapid and premature end. I couldn’t really wrap my head around the idea ofContinue Reading
By Kylie Compe – In the blink of an eye the trees have turned orange and the leaves have started to fall, but the sun doesn’t seem to be on the same page, still blazing throughout the month of September like it’s mid-July. Whether you consider this time of yearContinue Reading
By Aspen – When I googled “vegan restaurants near me” and the Cheeze Factory Restaurant in Baraboo came up, I dismissed it as a mistake, or maybe Wisconsin’s way of telling me to get real. I’d recently gone from vegetarian to vegan and found my options for eating out narrowedContinue Reading
New Life Lavender and Cherry Farm So, what’s your story? How long have you been here in the Driftless, Were you born in the Driftless, What keeps you here in the Driftless? Aron grew up on a cattle and wheat ranch in Kansas and Laura was born in Waupun, WI.Continue Reading
By Matt Schumann – “Why open and run a distillery in the heart of the Wisconsin Driftless Region?” you might ask. I did. “Why distill and bottle hand-crafted bourbons and whiskey? That’s what Kentucky is for, right? Well, I got schooled. The Driftless Area has blossomed into a producer andContinue Reading
About Baraboo We are located in a part of the state known for its natural vistas, most notably the Baraboo River and towering ancient bluffs. Our walkable downtown square is home to many locally owned businesses. As you fan out from there, you’ll come across nationally known historic attractions andContinue Reading
So, what’s your story? How long have you been here in the Driftless, Were you born in the Driftless? What keeps you here in the Driftless?A native Illinoisan, I have visited the Driftless area since childhood. I’ve lived in the area since 1992 and love the beauty, nature, and allContinue Reading
Join Us! During your tour of our Baraboo facility, you will follow the path that our award-winning spirits take in their lifetime. This behind-the-scenes adventure is both informative and fun! You will start the tour with Renee Olive Oil and Balsamic samplings and end it with a sample of fiveContinue Reading