All Things Cheese

Wisconsin is known as "America's Dairyland".  While we may not lead the nation in milk production, we do make some of the country's great cheeses.

One event that is truly Wisconsin is the annual Grilled Cheese Academy Grilled Cheese Recipe Showdown. Entries for this year's contest are due May 14th, so get your recipe in here Grilled Cheese Showdown

For more cheesy fun including recipes, events, pairing, locations to buy fresh made cheese and more see the Wisconsin Milk Board's site EatWisconsinCheese.com

Join the Annual Midwest Crane Count

This year April 12th is the date of the Annual Midwest Crane Count.  Thousands of folks in six Midwest states will head out to wetland and other birding locations to count cranes.

To find more information or to volunteer check out the International Crane Foundation's website 2014 Annual Midwest Crane Count

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Maple Syrup

Curious about the making of Maple Syrup?  Here are some upcoming events where you can watch the sap drip from the trees and see how syrup is made.

Sunday March 23rd - Maple Syrup Camp 10AM to 2PM at the Brillion Nature Center.  Watch all the steps of syrup making and enjoy some fresh maple syrup. This event is free. See details and get directions here Maple Syrup Camp

Saturday March 29th - Maple Syrup Workshop 10AM-Noon at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area near Grantsburg. Pre-registration is required, limit of 25 people. More information here Crex Meadows Wildlife Area Events

Sunday March 30th - Maple Syrup Fest 1PM to 3PM at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona. Learn how Indians and Pioneers tapped trees and made syrup. Family fun activity. See event information here Maple Syrup Fest

Saturday April 5th - Maple Syrup Festival 8AM to 2PM at the MacKenzie Center in Poynette. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and then learn about tapping trees and making syrup, and lots of fun family activities. Details and directions here MacKenzie Center Events

Saturday April 5th - 2014 Phelps Maple Syrup Fest 8AM-4PM at the Phelps School. Hands on demonstrations, a guided bus tour and Alice in Dairyland.  See event details here Maple Syrup Tour or check out their Facebook page Phelps Maple Sugar Fest

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New Summertime Commerical

Wisconsin natives the Zucker brothers have once again produced another great commercial for Travel Wisconsin.  Fans of Airplane! will love this one.


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Guide for Holiday Events

The County Register of Wisconsin is a bi-monthly magazine of specialty shopping and fun events. If you check out their "Events & Sales" page you can find a list of locations across Wisconsin that are hosting holiday activities in November and December. Get unique Christmas gifts this year and shop Wisconsin small businesses. See the list here County Register of Wisconsin

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Big Wisconsin Trees

There are trees, and there are big trees, then there are Champion Trees. 

Champion Trees are counted among the largest in the nation, and Wisconsin has three: a Black Spruce in Taylor County, a Northern Pin Oak in Portage County and a Peachleaf Willow in Milwaukee County.  A former Champion, the McArthur Pine in Forest County, named for the famous General, was felled by lighting in 2001.

To find out more about big trees in Wisconsin, check out these websites:

Nature-Wise by Roy Lukes

Wisconsin's National Champion Trees

Tall, bark and definitely handsome

Top Trees Madison's Oldest Celebrities Have Their Story Told

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State Cow Chip Throw

Only in Wisconsin! If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate Labor Day and Wisconsin don't miss the 39th Cow Chip Throw and Festival in Prairie du Sac.  This annual event draws crowds of 40,000 for the two day event, this year held Friday August 30th and Saturday August 31st at Marion Park.

There will be 3 Cow Chip Throwing Competitions: Corporate, Kids, and Adults.  The record is 248 feet.  There will also be music, great food, an arts and crafts fair, and lots of fun. See all the details and schedule of events here Cow Chip Throw

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55th Annual Pioneer Days

This weekend, July 26th-28th, visit beautiful Butternut for the 55th Annual Pioneer Days at Butternut Community Park.

All weekend enjoy rides, face painting, food and entertainment. Friday There will be Little League Games and a reception for author Kourtney Heintz at the American Legion. Saturday includes a Softball Tournament, Fun Run, Snake Show, Pioneer Days Queen Coronation and Fireworks. Sunday don't miss the Parade, Horse Pull and Juggling.  A great weekend of fun for the family.

For all the events and times see this event poster Pioneer Days

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Vacation

Planning a Wisconsin vacation?  Or maybe a staycation? Check out the tourism links at BuyWisconsinLand.com and "experience fun" in Wisconsin. BuyWisconsinLand.com - Tourism and Government Links

Discover Wisconsin

It's the longest running travel show in the nation; Discover Wisconsin has been on the air for more than 25 years. Each week a different city or area of the state is featured with historical and tourism information showing off the beauty and riches of Wisconsin.

Has your favorite area in Wisconsin been featured?  Are you looking to learn more about different parts of Wisconsin?  You can check out old episodes and find out what coming on the show's website discoverwisconsin.com

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Dairy Breakfasts and More

June is Dairy Month - and across Wisconsin you can find towns hosting Dairy Breakfasts every weekend.

If you want to include a farm fresh breakfast to start your weekend off right, check out Dairy Days of Summer.  This site highlights many of the Dairy Breakfasts across the State, as well as other fun family events for June, July and August.  Dairy Days of Summer

Happy Eating!

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Visit a State Park - For Free

Planing a trip on one of Wisconsin's State Parks? Here's a way to make the visit a little sweeter.

The North Face is currently offering Free State Park passes and Discount Camping coupons at many of their locations. For a list of stores giving out the passes and locations of Wisconsin State Parks visit their website The North Face Explore Your Parks

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American Birkebeiner

The American Birkebeiner, or "Berkie" is the largest cross country ski marathon in North America. It is comprised of many races, but the premier events are the 54 km (34 mile) classic and the 50 km (31 mile) freestyle races from Cable to Hayward. Over 10,000 people take part in the Berkie each year.

The 40th Annual Birkebeiner takes place February 21st to February 23rd. Registration for this year's eighteen races has past, but there are many events all around Hayward to enjoy before and after the races.

Find more information, event and activity times, and a history of the race here American Birkebeiner

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Attention Fishermen!

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has just released the 2013 Fishing Guide, listing all the season dates for each species.  They also have a 2013 Fishing Calendar, which includes fishing dates, how to identify game fish, and more.

Both the guide and calendar are free and downloadable from the DNR Website Fishing season booklet and 2013 fishing calendar now available

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2012 Thanksgiving Will Cost Less

Some good news!  According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, this year your Thanksgiving Feast will cost less than last year. The average price for a meal this year based on a family of ten will be $48.88, which is $1.29 cheaper than 2011.

Check out this article from nbc15.com which includes a slide show with a breakdown for each items' price. Thanksgiving in Wisconsin Will Cost Less

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Wisconsin and Michigan Win Awards for "Mitten State Debate"

If you remember last winter Travel Wisconsin, the State Tourism office, used a mitten to represent our state for it logo for a seasonal campaign.  Many residents of Michigan were outraged, claiming they were the "Mitten State" (see blog post from December 8th, 2011).

Pure Michigan, that State's Tourism office, and Travel Wisconsin encouraged the debate, all in good fun, and then created the "Great Lakes Mitten Campaign" to collect mittens and warm clothing for charities (see blog post from January 10th, 2012).

Now Michigan and Wisconsin have won the U.S. Travel Association Mercury Award for their handling of "Mittengate".  By promoting the "controvery" both states enjoyed $17 million dollars of free publicity and collected 3,100 mittens and winter clothing items for Wisconsin charities.

See these articles:
Mitten feud wins for Wisc., Mich. tourism officials  - Janesville Gazette
'Mittengate' garners award for Wisconsin tourism agency - The Business Journal
Mitten flap between Michigan and Wisconsin wins state travel departments national recognition - MLive.com

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Orphaned Wildlife

One of the best things about being outdoors is seeing wildlife.  Watching the deer graze in a field, geese flying in a 'V' formation, seeing bunnies hop across the grass, frogs jumping into a pond. 

You may have even found a baby bird fluttering on the ground, or seen a fawn wandering on it's own. It's best not to approach the animals, most times the mother is nearby and watching.  There are times when you will find a baby that is alone or adult animal that is injured.  Again you should never approach these animals. Some animals have diseases that will pass to people and pets, and human scent can direct preditors right to the animal's location.

If you find a wild animal in distress you can contact the Wisconsin DNR or a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator to rescue the animal. Check out this article from the DNR website which tells you what to look for and has a list of Rehabilitators you can contact. What to do if you find orphaned wildlife

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Wisconsin Cheese Facts

Wisconsin is the Dairy State and well known for it's cheese.  But how much do you know about Wisconsin Cheese?

Wisconsin produces about 2 billion pounds of cheese a year.  Our 1290 licenced cheese makers (the most in any state) make 26% of all our country's cheese. And it takes 10 pounds of whole milk to make one pound of cheese.

Find these and more Wisconsin fun Cheese and Dairy facts on the Ehlenbach Cheese website Cheese Facts

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Looking for comments on Statewide Outdoor Rec Plan

Statistics show that 85% of Wisconsinites head outdoors for recreation. The State of Wisconsin is trying to keep pace with plans for Wisconsin's parks and lakes and have currently drafted a new Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) for the public to review.  Some new ideas include: adventure racing for individuals and groups, driving for pleasure, developed/RV camping, kayaking, and visiting dog park.

Check out the 2011-2016 draft SCORP here and make your feelings known.

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ATV Trail Maps

Looking to get out and ride?  Check out our list of ATV trail maps on BuyWisconsinLand.com!  We have links to downloadable maps from across the state. ATV Trail Information

Know of one we missed?  Let us know and we'll get it on our site. 

Broken link?  We hate those too.  Just tell us and we'll fix it or find a new link.

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