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| Birding Paradise |
Open Year Round
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Entire WIGreat River Road, Nelson, WI.
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| Excellent birding in backwater areas, along the roadways and waysides. Take a tour off the highway into the surrounding area & view more birds. |
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Directions: Along Hwy. 35 & 25 along with any of the county backroads up through the bluffs and valleys.
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Categories: Biking; Birding; Family Fun; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives
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| Bow & Arrow Historical Marker |
Open Year Round
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| Great River Road
Bow and Arrow Historical Marker, WI
State Historical Markers [1]
In 1903, Jacob Brower of the Minnesota Historical Society mapped an unusual arrangement of boulders on the tall bluff slope located between the river towns of Hager City and Bay City. He concluded that the aligned boulders depicted a bow (200 feet tall) with an arrow set to shoot towards Lake Pepin while others thought it portrayed a large bird. The origin dates back to before the area was settled. A State Historical Marker and parking area is located adjacent to the Great River Road affording a distant view of the mystic site.
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Directions: Located on WI Hwy 35 ( Great River Road) 1 miles south of intersection with Hwy 63. SE of Hager City, WI.
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Categories: Biking; Family Fun; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives
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| Brone's Bike Shop |
Open Year Round
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Web Site | Email
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615 South Main Street Hwy. 35, Fountain City, WI. 54629
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608-687-8601
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| All you every want to know about bikes, bikes for sale, repair and ask about biking in area and other places you may want to go to. Visit the web site. |
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Directions: South of downtown Fountain City on Hwy. 35
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Categories: Biking; Shopping
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| CASSVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT |
Open Year Round
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JACK OAK RD, Cassville, WI. 53806
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(608) 725 5622
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| Lighted, paved single runway within walking distance of motels, food & refreshments & Riverside Park. Fly in and visit us! |
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Directions: From Hwy 133 east into Cassville, turn left at 1st RR crossing. Airport on right.
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Categories: Agriculture; Biking; Birding; Boating; Excursions and Tours; Family Fun; Fishing; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives
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| Diamond Bluff |
Open Year Round
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| Historic rivertown established in 1854, located on banks of Mississippi River. Formerly site of harvesting mussels for button-making industry. Very scenic views at water level. Small dock. Picnic table. Sea Wing Disaster Memorial park with plaque denoting this disaster. Picnicing. Small boat landing. The Town Hall just across the street frm Sea Wing Park hosts a permanent display of historical photos of the town & area. A very relaxing spot for travelers. River Mile 800. Population 503. |
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Directions: From WI Hwy 35 turn toward river, cross BNSF railroad tracks & continue to river. Town spreads out along riverbanks.
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Categories: Biking; Birding; Boating; Family Fun; Fishing; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives
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| DICKEYVILLE HOUSE OF ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES/FLEA MARKET BARN |
Open Year Round
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350 S MAIN, Dickeyville, WI. 53805
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(608) 568 7518
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| Antique barn (over 100 years old) filled with interesting antiques & collectibles. The delightful farm house has many room of displays. |
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Directions: Entering Dickeyville, first place of business on right side of Hwy 151. Leaving Dickeyville, last business on left side of Hwy 151.
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Categories: Agriculture; Art & Culture; Biking; Birding; Boating; Family Fun; Fishing; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Parks & Forests; Scenic Drives; Shopping
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| Geology Tour of Pierce County |
Open Year Round
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PO Box 53, Prescott, WI. 54011
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715-262-5864
Toll Free: 1-800-4PIERCE
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| Self-guided audio geological tour of Pierce County, WI includes WI longest cave system; the Kinnickinnic delta; the Midwest's highest earthen dam & a structure that records the impact of an asteroid millions of years ago.
Also included are bits of local history as you are guided along the roads & towns of this incredibly scenic county. Created by experts in the fields of geology & geography from UW-Riverfalls. |
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Directions: Contact: Pierce County Partners in Tourism, at address above, by e-mail or phone. Checks & Credit cards accepted.
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Categories: Agriculture; Art & Culture; Biking; Birding; Boating; Family Fun; Fishing; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Parks & Forests; Scenic Drives; Shopping; Snowmobiling
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| GLEN HAVEN PUBLIC BOAT RAMP |
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| Beautiful boat ramp with docking facilities built by Corp of Engineers;
handicap accessible |
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Directions: Continue on Cty V through the village to the end which will be at the Mississippi River. Please use caution when crossing the RR tracks which separate the end of the street from the boat ramp. If on schedule, trains may pass by every twenty minutes.
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Categories: Agriculture; Biking; Birding; Boating; Family Fun; Fishing; History & Heritage; Scenic Drives
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| Great River Bicycle Trail |
Open Year Round
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| Connects with over 100 miles of other State Bike Trails. It has 24 miles of scenic trails. bike Trail Pass available in local businesses |
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Directions: Start at Marshland Hwy. 35 or east Side of Trempealeau or Refuge areas.
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Categories: Biking; Birding; Family Fun; Scenic Drives; Snowmobiling; X-Country Skiing
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| Great River Road Bicycling Trail Head |
Open Year Round
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233 Broad Street, Prescott, WI. 54021
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715-262-3284
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| Located at The Welcome & Heritage Center, first building to south of US Hwy 10 bridge at stoplight. Indoor restrooms. Water. Information. Trail starts behind building. |
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Directions: From MN,cross bridge over the St. Croix River National Scenic Riverway. At stoplight turn right. Building is first building on your right.
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Categories: Biking; Birding; Family Fun; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives; Shopping
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| Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center in Freedom Park, |
Open Year Round
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| Site atop a 400' bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. Views for miles. Paved path with binoculars & kiosks explaining the views. Home of WI Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center featuring indoor interactive, intrepretive displays of history, cultural & nature. No admission.; donations welcome. Fireplace. Programs for all ages. Park has large & small picnic pavilions, numerous picnic tables, playground equipment, shade trees, drinking water. Parking for cars & bicycles just outside the doors! Watchable Wildlife & Audubon Society designated site. A "must see"! destination!
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Directions: From downtown Prescott drive thru downtown and up the hill to green Wisconsin Great River Road sign( 1/2 mile). Turn right 1/2 block to parking lot & center. From downriver, watch for green Wisconsin Great River Road sign. turn left 1/2 block to parking & center.
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Categories: Art & Culture; Biking; Birding; Family Fun; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Parks & Forests; Scenic Drives
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| Great River Road-North Bicycle Tour |
Open Year Round
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| Wisconsin's portion of the Great River Road (Highway 35) can lay claim to the most beautiful views and scenic overlooks along the entire Mississippi River. Here the river carved a deep gorge through the layered limestone. Towering bluffs stand out against green-forested valleys. Just east of Hwy. 63, an historical marker points out an unusual landmark; a stone pattern shaped like a bow and arrow created on a distant hillside by early Native Americans. The section between Prescott and Stockholm contains some of the most challenging hills in the state. Riding east between Bay City and Maiden Rock, the road rises 450 feet in two-and-a-half miles. The reward is a stunning view of Lake Pepin below; the Mississippi River fills the valley from bluff to bluff. Just east of Pepin, a natural dam created by the delta of the Chippewa River backs up the waters of the Mississippi River for 24 miles, creating the lRiver isn't all work, though. The laid-back character of Wisconsin river towns invites you to linger. Local antique shops are wonderful places to explore. Quaint cafes en-route are essential refueling stops, each with its own unique character. Numerous wayside parks and historical sites offer a chance to rest for the next hill, or just kick back and watch the river flow. |
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Directions: Tour starts at stoplight at Bridge over St. Croix River in downtown Prescott, WI and follows WI Highway 35 south (WI Great River Road National Scenic Byway)to Stockholm. Numerous waysides, some with drinking water & toilets.
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Categories: Biking; Birding; Family Fun; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives; Shopping
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| Great River State Trail |
Open Year Round
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1101 Main Street, Onalaska, WI. 54650
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608-781-9570
Toll Free: 800-873-1901
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| The Mississippi isn't the only river focus along the Great River State Trail. It bridges 18 streams and channels coursing their way to the Mighty Mississippi. These crossings and surrounding wetlands are havens for wildlife often seen in the cool shade even at mid-day. The Black River forms a maze of channels that herons, eagles egrets, turtles, deer and waterfowl love. This trail is located on 2 National Wildlife refuges and is a mecca for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. |
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Directions: From I-90 westbound take exit 3 to Onalaska. From I-90 eastbound take exit 3B (Hwy 35 N.)to Onalaska.
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Categories: Biking; Birding; Family Fun; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Parks & Forests; Scenic Drives; Snowmobiling; X-Country Skiing
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| Halfway Creek Trail |
Open Year Round
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| 2.2 miles of a 10-foot wide aggregate base path that follows the Halfway Creek floodplain and 1.2 miles of paved trail that follows the expanded shoulders of CTH XX in Midway. |
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Categories: Biking; Birding; Family Fun; Natural Attractions; Parks & Forests; X-Country Skiing
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| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH |
Open Year Round
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3685 CTY RD HHH, Kieler, WI. 53812
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(608) 568 7530 SCHOOL: 568 7220
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| One of the earliest churches to be built in southwest Wisconsin. Noted for it's beautiful architectural design so prominent in the early 1800's. |
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Directions: Can be seen from Hwy 151 traveling in either direction.
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Categories: Agriculture; Art & Culture; Biking; Birding; Boating; Family Fun; Fishing; Golfing; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives
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