We left our Bed and Breakfast, located near Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin on a late June morning. It was a beautiful warm day in the making. We drove north through Viroqua and Westby and onto Hwt 27 heading toward Cashton.
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A Day in Wisconsin’s Amish Country
March 27th, 2012 by knapik
Prairie du Chien Attractions
February 21st, 2012 by knapik
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is a small city situated on the Mississippi River in the southwest corner of the state. The city is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers which flow together just south of the city. Four hundred foot tall, wooded bluffs rise along each side of the Mississippi. Enjoy the wonderful drives and views and also take in some very interesting attractions.
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A Great Day of Wisconsin Trout Fishing
February 17th, 2012 by knapik
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The 2012 Wisconsin trout season opens in just two weeks. Here in Southwest Wisconsin fishermen are chomping at the bit. They are waiting for their first chance this year to fish the beautiful cold water streams of the Driftless Area for brown, rainbow, and brook trout.
Romance in the Country
February 2nd, 2012 by knapik
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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Bald Eagle Appreciation Day
January 25th, 2012 by knapik
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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.
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.
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
Organic Valley is hosting its annual Kickapoo Country Fair at the OV headquarters premises in LaFarge, Wisconsin on July 30th. The folks at OV call it a “picnic party” and are extending the invitation to all who hear to come and “eat, laugh and learn together”. They wish to share this area, called a paradise by many, the Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin and the Kickapoo Valley.
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.
A Day in Wisconsin's Amish Country
Prairie du Chien Attractions
