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Late Summer Trout Fishing in Driftless Wisconsin
Located in the western and southwestern portion of the state, the Driftless Area, characterized by its rugged topography and coldwater streams, is the perfect place to spend your final days of the trout fishing season. Though Trout fishing started early, there is still plenty of time and cold water left to be fished in the Driftless Area. Here, you’ll find yourself in one of the most picturesque fishing locales in the midwest, making Driftless Wisconsin your perfect fishing destination before trout fishing ends in late September. Book your room at our quiet Vacation Rental, which is located in the beautiful Kickapoo Valley. Our quiet corner of the world is the perfect place to getaway from everyday life, to relax, and to access some of the regions best trout fishing streams.
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Visit Prairie du Chien in the Driftless Area
Located just above the beautiful confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, Prairie du Chien is the oldest European settlement on the Upper Mississippi River, and certainly a town worth visiting when you visit the Driftless Area. The history of Prairie du Chien dates back to the earliest days of the fur trade between traders and Native Americans. Later, Fort Crawford was built here, which played an important role in Indian relations, the Civil War, and medical experiments attributed with advancing medical science. Eventually, as with many communities in the Midwest, the Rairoads came to Prairie du Chien, and were responsible for furthering the social and economic development of the area. Today, Prairie du Chien is a charming town to visit, full of wonderful historic sites to see and activities to do. Located just 35 miles away, our quiet Vacation Rentals in the heart of the Driftless Area is the perfect place to stay and explore the towns of Driftless Wisconsin.
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Biking the Beautiful Kickapoo Valley
Wisconsin has repeatedly been ranked as one of the top bicycling destinations in the nation, which comes as no surprise to those of us living here. Whether you choose to enjoy the 80 trails in the “rails-to-trails” system, such as the world famous Elroy-Sparta Trail, or hundreds of miles more on rolling, quiet country roads, Wisconsin boasts a biking friendly culture designed to keep visitors coming back to bike time and time again. Our quiet Bed and Breakfast is located just off the Kickapoo River, and is within easy reach of great biking destinations throughout the Driftless Area. Book your room at our quiet Homestead today, where you can enjoy our one hundred and sixty mostly wooded acres, with natural gardens, hiking trails, a large pond, and even a small vineyard; the perfect way to relax after an adventurous day of biking!
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Biking Your Way Through the Driftless Region
Wisconsin’s Driftless Regoon has become an epicenter of cycling throughout the Midwest. It’s no wonder why, when you take a moment to look around you at the beautiful and steep hills and narrow valleys that make up the unique landscapes of Driftless Wisconsin. In certain parts of the Driftless region, bikers can enjoy 100 miles of scenic beauty, running into few cars along the way. Here, you’ll find a wonderful selection of challenging hills, flat valley bottoms, and your choice of eight rails-trails from which to choose when creating your perfect Wisconsin biking adventure. After a long day on the roads or trails, there’s no better way to relax than getting a restful night of sleep at the Lonesome Hollow Homestead, located in the heart of Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. Book your stay with us now, and get started on your Driftless biking adventure.
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Spring Wildflowers Brighten Driftless Wisconsin Landscapes
When spring comes to the Driftless Area, everything comes to life. The annual signs of spring that we all look forward to–the budding of vividly bright flowers and the emergence of green–apear. For many of us, especially in Driftless Wisconsin, spring’s arrival ushers in an abundance of outdoor adventure. While winters here are remarkably beautiful, full of exciting adventures to be had, and sure to please any traveler, there are even more reasons to visit the unique landscapes found in the Driftless Area this Spring. Book your stay at our Driftless Wisconsin Vacation Rental now, and relish in the beautiful spring sights coming to life around you.
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Romantic Getaway to the Driftless Area
Though it certainly gets cold outside, it’s also a quiet and peaceful kind of beautiful in February in the Driftless Area. Take a quiet walk through the woods and see what you discover. Winter is a great time to view wildlife, from the bald eagles soaring through the skies, to the deer quietly stalking through the forests. Strap on some cross-country skies or snowshoes, and trek through the trails found throughout the Driftless Area. The winter landscapes found here are breathtakingly beautiful, and are perhaps the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway during the cold winter months. Take advantage of this beauty and stay at the Lonesome Hollow Homestead for a one of a kind romantic getaway that you won’t soon forget.
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