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BOU boy with smallmouth bass

Smallmouth Bass Served Up Two Ways


Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Pound for pound, smallmouth bass are among the hardest-fighting fish on the planet. Tie into a brawny bronze-back and you have a real fight on your hands.
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Snowshoes

Epic Treks: Snowshoe Wisconsin’s Best Wilderness Areas


Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Wisconsin is home to millions of acres of sparsely populated, highly scenic wilderness. For the snowshoer, it’s a nearly endless playground. If you’re looking to follow some mesmerizing trails—or get far off the beaten path—these are the perfect places to start your snowshoe adventure. Continue reading

Christie Mountain

Downhill Skiing Made Easy


Friday, January 20th, 2012

Do you need a downhill skiing fix but can’t swing airfare to Colorado? Well, here are two easy and affordable Wisconsin downhill skiing options.
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Miles and Miles of Snowmobiling Fun


Friday, December 2nd, 2011

These four Wisconsin counties offer more than 1,500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails
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Black River Falls Cross Country Skiing

Ski The Night Away


Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

What’s better than skiing through the forest along a well-groomed trail? Skiing that trail at night! There’s something about skiing at night that is unlike any other outdoor experience. Here are two opportunities for you to discover the joys of gliding down a forest trail at night. Continue reading

Fall Color in Boulder

Where to See the Fall Color Show


Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

There’s more than one way to experience fall in Wisconsin. From biking to boat tours, here are eleven ways to get your fix of fall.

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Five Things You Shouldn’t Forget to Pack


Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Some items you should consider bringing along on your next trip to Wisconsin Wisconsin offers a recreational bounty that’s unmatched in the Midwest. Hundreds of recreational trails, tens-of-thousands of miles of waterways, countless lakes and more public land than could … Continue reading

Sunny the Sunfish in Onalaska, WI

Five Fun Places to Have Your Picture Taken


Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Take some pictures of yourself at these five unusual locations. When you post your shots on Facebook, your friends will say, “Where were you?” Continue reading

Paddling

Four Fantastic Summer Paddling Trips


Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Summertime is perfect for paddling. Wisconsin is blessed with thousands of miles of rivers and hundreds of lakes. There’s an abundance of paddling opportunities to choose from. Here are five outstanding Wisconsin paddling trips, with something for every type of … Continue reading

Fish along the Wisconsin Great River Road

Wisconsin’s Best Bass Fishing Lakes and Rivers


Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

There are few outdoor pursuits as exciting as bass fishing. Wisconsin is home to both largemouth and smallmouth bass, and you’ll find one or both species in nearly every lake in the state. Continue reading

Greenway Station Farmers Market, Middleton, Wisconsin

Spring is for Farmers Markets


Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Wisconsin has a wealth of farmers markets, offering fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods and other home-grown and homemade products. Enjoy the flavors of the spring season with a trip to one of these farmers markets. Continue reading

Frog

Early Season Paddling Trips


Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Four places for putting a paddle in the water this spring Continue reading