Riverfest

The 32nd Annual Riverfest Celebration is this weekend, July 2nd-5th, in LaCrosse. Concerts, art shows, a run for Autism, bingo, parade, a beer tent and food are some of the fun events found at Riverside Park.  Get all the details and an event schedule here riverfestlacrosse.com

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Free Weekend at Wisconsin State Parks

June 7th and 8th is a great time to get outdoors visit Wisconsin's State Parks, Forests and Trails.  Why? It's Free!

MADISON - Admission to Wisconsin's more than 100 state parks, forests and trails is free on June 7-8 and special events are planned at many of them to showcase their scenery, recreation and history.

"This is an invitation to folks who haven't been to state parks and forests in recent years to see what they're all about," says Department of Natural Resources Parks Director Dan Schuller. "Free Fun Weekend is also a great opportunity to try the dozens of trails that normally require a trail pass."

Full Story Admission free to more than 100 state parks, forests and trails on June 7-8

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Rubber Chicken Fling

Visit Princeton this Sunday for the 12th Annual Rubber Chicken Fling. Test your skill - fling rubber chickens for accuracy and distance for prizes. New this year is the Cluck-A-Roo 5K Run/Walk.

Get all the details and events list on their Facebook Event Page 12th Annual Rubber Chicken Fling

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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

Easter and Spring

Most years Easter means it's springtime - or at least we hope it is - here in Wisconsin. While old man winter is still hanging in there, soon the air will be warm, the flowers will be growing and the trees turning green.  And warmer weather means heading outdoors for family fun.

Imagine heading out to your own wooded property and enjoying nature, or a log cabin in the woods to relax at the end of the day.  Find great recreational properties for you and your family to share memories all year round at BuyWisconsinLand.com

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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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Apostle Island Ice Caves

Although the snow and cold sometimes make you want to hide away 'til spring, one thing special about Wisconsin's winters are the Apostle Island Ice Caves.  Many of these sea caves are only accessible by boat, and once the ice begins to form nature shows off her winter beauty. This year it has been so cold that you can walk across the lake to the caves, which has brought many visitors to Bayfield Winter Of 2014 Brings Record Crowds To View Ice Caves At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

If you get the chance head to Northern Wisconsin to see this winter wonder.  Spring will come...eventually, and then you'll have to wait until next year.  Lake Superior Ice Caves

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Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

Across Wisconsin people are "Freezin' for a Reason" and jumping in local lakes to raise money for Wisconsin Special Olympics.

Although many events have already taken place - there are still 12 more Polar Plunge events scheduled for 2014 across Wisconsin. Visit the Special Olympics Wisconsin Polar Plunge page to see events, sign up or donate. Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Wisconsin

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Eagle Watching

The 2014 Eagle Watching Days are this Friday and Saturday at the Sauk Prairie High School in Prairie du Sac.  Join in the fun of shows, activities and live tours and learn about eagles in Wisconsin.

See event information here Eagle Days

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Candlelight Skiing

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the snow this winter?  How about Candlelight Skiing or Snowshoeing?

The Wisconsin DNR website has 27 events listed for January and February in Wisconsin State Parks.  To find an event near you check here Candlelight Events

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Outdoor Sport Snow Conditions

If you love winter outdoor sports, here's where you can keep up with where to find the snow.

Travel Wisconsin has an interactive snow report, with information frequently updated on snowmobile trails, downhill and snowboarding hills and cross-country skiing trails.  Currently many ski hills have been making snow and are open, while trails are still mostly bare or in poor condition.

Get your snow report here Snow Conditions Report

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Display at the Capitol

If you visit the Capitol building in Madison this holiday season you will find a Christmas Tree in the middle of the Capitol rotunda decorated with ornaments made by school children, along with a menorah, a nativity scene, a sign and a "Winter Solstice Nativity" and a "Seinfeld"-inspired Festivus pole.

To see a picture of the Christmas Tree and news stories about it's journey to Madison see this story from nbc15.com UPDATE: Wisconsin Capitol Christmas tree lit

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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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Great River Road

The Great River Road is a 2,340 mile scenic drive through 10 states that follows the Mississippi River. The Wisconsin section of this road runs 250 miles from Preston to Kieler and is considered one of the most scenic drives in the US.

2013 is the 75th Anniversary of this national byway, beautiful to visit any time of year. Get more information about road and attractions along the drive at Wisconsin Great River Road.

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Great Corn Mazes

Visiting a corn maze is a great way to enjoy the outdoors in autumn.  Travel Wisconsin has a great article about six "a-maze-ing mazes".  Check it out then grab the family and head out for a day of fun. Wisconsin's A-maze-ing Mazes of Maize

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Fun in the Fall

Sunny, crisp autumn days are here, and getting outdoors to see the trees in full color are just one of the great things you can do to celebrate the season.  The Wisconsin DNR website has a "Explore Outdoors" guide to help you find all the activities and events year round in State Parks, Trails and Natural Areas - check it out Explore Outdoors

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Wisconsin Science Festival

Celebrate science across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Science Festival is coming September 26th through 29th.

Although the festival is centered in Madison, events will be taking place all across the state. Learn 3-D printing, the science of coffee, understand nanomaterials, see earth from space, connect art and science and many other fascinating topics.

Get the complete list of events and locations from the festival website Wisconsin Science Festival or visit their Facebook page Wisconsin Science Festival

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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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