There is nothing more relaxing, more private, more romantic than time spent together in a rural countryside. No traffic, no noise, no neon signs to distract. Conversations are uninterrupted, unhurried, and uninhibited.
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Romance in the Country
February 2nd, 2012 by knapik
Bald Eagle Appreciation Day
January 25th, 2012 by knapik
Looking for a very interesting winter activity in Wisconsin? Head to Prairie du Chien in the southwest corner of the state. The upper Mississippi River is home to hundreds of bald eagles, and the eagles are most viewable in winter.
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2012 Wisconsin Trout Fishing
January 12th, 2012 by knapik
The 2012 Wisconsin catch-and-release inland trout season is scheduled to open at 5 am on Saturday, March 3 and it will run through Sunday, April 29.
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Nordic Ski Jump Event in Wisconsin
January 5th, 2012 by knapik
On February 2nd and 3rd, 2012 the Snowflake Ski Club located near Westby, WI will sponsor its annual Snowflake Ski Jump. Some of the world’s best jumpers will gather for this event, held on Snowflake’s olympic size hill.
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Wisconsin September Events
August 19th, 2011 by knapik
A couple of great events are scheduled for the scenic Southwest Wisconsin Driftless Area in September. Enjoy horses, classic carriages, and great art.
On Sept 10/11 travel to Prairie du Chien and the Villa Louis to enjoy the annual Carriage Classic. The Villa Louis is one of Wisconsin’s state historic sites. It is a beautifully restored Victorian house that was home to Wisconsin’s first millionaire family, the Dousmans. The Villa has a long history of horse breeding and elegance and the Carriage Classic will bring more than 100 beautifully restored carriages to the grounds for demonstrations of horsemanship and carriage driving.
Carraige Classic at Villa Louis
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C’mon down to the Kickapoo Country Fair!
July 26th, 2011 by knapik
Havin' fun at the Kickapoo Country Fair
The fair offers many interesting activities, but of course, is all about food, lots of food; locally grown or raised, fresh and organic. There is plenty of food, as the Driftless Region boasts the largest concentration of organic farms in the U.S. Read the rest of this page »
A Romantic Weekend in the Country
July 19th, 2011 by knapik
There is a time for glitz, bright lights, night clubs, and pricy restaurants. And there is also a time for peace and quiet, intimacy, private time, and focus on a relationship. A romantic getaway in the country minimizes the distractions and allows more time together. Instead of walking crowded streets and eating at busy restaurants, go rural and drive secluded country roads. Instead of fighting crowds to find a good restaurant for breakfast, enjoy a private breakfast for two on a patio that overlooks hundreds of acres of wooded hills and verdant valley.
Civil War Re-enactment, Boscobel, WI
July 13th, 2011 by knapik
On the weekend of August 5-7 the small city of Boscobel in Southwest Wisconsin will again be the site of a Civil War re-enactment. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, so it seems particularly appropriate to remember the sacrifices this country made to respect all people, to stay whole, and to thereby become the great country that we are.
Soldiers Grove: The B&B Capitol of Wisconsin
July 5th, 2011 by knapik
In Wisconsin there is one Bed and Breakfast for every 12,500 residents. However, in the little Western Wisconsin village of Soldiers Grove, located about one hour south of La Crosse, there is one B&B for each 200 residents.
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Author of Amish Novels Researches Cashton Settlement
June 15th, 2011 by knapik
Vanetta Chapman with Nora
Last week, Lonesome Hollow hosted Vanetta Chapman and her husband, from Texas. Vanetta came to Wisconsin to research the Wisconsin Amish for her upcoming book series of Amish mysteries. Her book, ” A Simple Amish Christmas” was published last October, and she has begun releasing a series of books called the Shipshewana Amish Mystery Series. ” Falling to Pieces, A Quilt Shop Mystery” will be released November, 2011.
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Romance in the Country
Bald Eagle Appreciation Day
2012 Wisconsin Trout Fishing
