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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Juneau County – Embark On An Adventure! Welcome to Juneau County, Wisconsin! We invite you to embark on an adventure. You’ll be sure to find many reasons to come to Juneau County and stay for a while…or even a lifetime! While strategies may have shifted over the years,Continue Reading
Welcome – Gateway to Fun on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway! Situated at the entrance of Sauk County, the Sauk Prairie Riverway Area serves as the Gateway to Fun on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway. We are minutes away from Madison, Wisconsin Dells, Devil’s Lake State Park and major highway systems thatContinue Reading
Tourism and Things to Do in Grant County WI Grant County Wisconsin has many unique features for interested tourists. Information about the county is available at visitor centers, local chamber of commerce offices, government offices, and other locations throughout the county. The Grant County Tourism Council prepares an annualContinue 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
Driftless Development INC Driftless Development INC is committed to creating a business-friendly environment to sustain and grow Crawford County businesses, large and small, while attracting new business. Located within the distinct Driftless Region in western Wisconsin, Crawford County has a population of 16,415 people. Prairie du Chien is theContinue Reading
Explore Menomonie – Dunn County, WI Welcome to Menomonie, WI, a vibrant western WI city located 70 miles east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America, on Interstate 94. As highways 12, 25 & 29 connect, travelers experience the beauty in our landscape, including Lakes TainterContinue Reading
Take Time in Trempealeau County Outdoor RecreationLocated in the Driftless Region, our natural environment provides a variety of outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. Explore the Mississippi River, hike beautiful forested terrain, and bicycle the nation’s largest bike loop system. Hiking Bicycling Camping Water Recreation Snowmobiling Fishing Hunting Horse Trails Parks andContinue Reading
Welcome to Buffalo County in West Central Wisconsin on the Mighty Mississippi River! As the northernmost section of the 4-state Driftless Region, the non-glaciated lands of Buffalo County offer 500-foot bluffs along the Upper Mississippi River Valley, high ridges, winding valleys, prairies, oak savannas, river bottoms and an abundance ofContinue Reading
Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley “Eau Claire” is French for “Clear Water.” Frontman of Bon Iver and Eau Claire native, Justin Vernon, founded a huge music festival in our city in 2015 named “Eaux Claires.” Eau Claire is host to SIX large music festivals and that number is growingContinue Reading
Historical Charm Awaits in Mineral Point Mineral Point is one of Wisconsin’s most charming towns. A wealth of quaint Cornish stone homes line its quiet streets, remnants of the city’s past life as a lead and zinc-mining powerhouse, fueled largely by Cornish immigrants. Many of these dwellings have been lovinglyContinue Reading
Delaware County, Iowa Welcome to Fun, Adventure & Relaxation Beautiful Delaware County is located along the Highway 20 corridor between Dyersville and Independence. We are just 45 minutes from Dubuque, Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Rich with Historical, Agricultural, Environmental and Recreational Activities. LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR TOUR!Continue Reading