Tuba Christmas

Christmas music filled the Capitol Rotunda at "Tuba Christmas" on December 8th.  115 tuba players performed many Christmas favorites in this 37 minute concert in Madison.



From all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com - a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

CP Holiday Train in Wisconsin

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is once again running across the United State and Canada, bringing holiday spirit and entertainment to each of it's stops, all the while collecting food and contributions for local food pantries.

Check out their Facebook page for pictures of the lighted train as it travels from town to town Holiday Train Facebook Page

The train will be making stops in Wisconsin on December 8th and 9th - don't miss the fun and a chance to make someones holiday brighter too with your nonperishable food items.

Saturday:
Sturtevant Amtrak Depot 6:05PM
Milwaukee Amtrak Depot 7:45PM
Hartland parking lot at Cottonwood Avenue & Pawling Avenue 9:30PM Hartland Train Celebration
Columbus Amtrak Depot  10:40PM - 15 minute stop and go

Sunday:
Portage Amtrak Station 1:30PM Portage Train Celebrations
Wisconsin Dells Amtrak Depot 3PM Win a Holiday Train Ride
Mauston Division Street Railroad Crossing 4:30PM
Tomah 205 North Superior Avenue 5:35PM - 35 minute stop and go
Sparta Corner of S. Water Street & Milwaukee Street 7PM
La Crosse Amtrak Station 9:15PM

Get more information here Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

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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

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

Hunting properties across Wisconsin BuyWisconsinLand.com

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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