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

Happy Thanksgiving from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Follow the Crane Migration

The International Crane Foundation, located in Baraboo, released 6 young whooping cranes at the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in September for their first migration to Florida.  On September 28th  Operation Migration took to the air to lead the birds on their 1258 mile journey. You can read daily reports from the crew of the ultra light and follow this wondrous flight Operation Migration In the Field

Visit these websites to learn more International Crane Foundation and Operation Migration

Veterans Day is Sunday November 11th.  We at BuyWisconsinLand.com thank all our veterans for their service to our great nation.

Badger Homecoming Weekend

This weekend marks the 101st Homecoming at UW-Madison,

Students have been celebrating all week, and Alumni will join in the the fun this weekend. Many events are planned, including the Homecoming parade Friday at 6PM in downtown Madison and the big game vs Michigan State Saturday 2:30PM in Camp Randall Stadium. 

Are you a former Badger?  Keep up with the UW-Madison Alumni activities year round here Wisconsin Alumni Association

Not planning on being at the game this weekend?  How about checking out some beautiful wooded acreages? See our listings BuyWisconsinLand.com

Spooky Fall Fun

Are you looking for a great haunted house? Or a corn maze to run? Or a nearby pumpkin patch? 

Haunted Wisconsin is the premier site for all things Halloween in Wisconsin. Find events that run during the week or on weekends, even local trick-or-treat times. Events listed are rated by "Scare Factor" so you can quickly see which attractions are for the whole family or when to keep the little ones away. (Note: many haunted houses do offer a "Children's Matinee" or "Lighted Tour", check your favorite house to see if they offer one.)

You can also find Haunted Wisconsin on Facebook and Twitter

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State Natural Area Filled with Beauty

Wisconsin was first in the nation to have a statewide natural area program, and it will celebrate it's 60th year in 2012.  We have 653 State Natural Areas with 358,000 acres of prairies, forests and wetlands in Wisconsin. Learn more about our nature heritage in this article from the Wisconsin DNR.

MADISON – The nation’s first statewide natural area protection program turns 60 this year and wears it well, Wisconsin’s top land official says.

Six hundred fifty-three designated State Natural Areas preserve 358,000 acres of prairies, forests, and wetlands that are among the best of their kind left in Wisconsin and are a vital refuge for endangered plants and animals, says Kurt Thiede, administrator of the Department of Natural Resources’ land-related programs.

“The 60th anniversary is a time to celebrate with citizens and partners and to recognize the hard work done so far,” Thiede says. In addition to DNR, 51 other agencies, organizations, local governments, land trusts and private citizens have designated State Natural Areas on their own lands, and such sites account for one-third of all State Natural Areas.

Full Story State Natural Areas protect some of Wisconsin’s best natural landscapes

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The Colors of Autumn

After a very hot summer and a quick jump to fall, the leaves are starting to turn colors very fast around Wisconsin.  Some areas of the state are already at 50%! 

If you are looking to enjoy the autumn foliage show, check out Travel Wisconsin's Fall Color Report.  It will let you know where to go to get the best views of the lovely red, yellow, orange and gold leaves.

Don't wait too long - peak color will be a few weeks earlier for everyone this year.  And you'll be needed to get that rake out earlier too.

Imagine checking our the beautiful leaves on your own wooded getaway property. Check out these listings in over 45 Wisconsin Counties BuyWisconsinLand.com

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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