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| Great River Road Bicycling Trail Head |
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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 Overlooks |
Open Year Round
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Great River Road (Hwy 35), Onalaska, WI. 54650
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608-781-9570
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| Stop and take a picture with "Sunny", Onalaska's Sunfish mascot at the wayside overlooking Lake Onalaska. Information placards give history and information also about the US Fish & Wildlife Refuge. |
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Directions: From I-90, take exit 3 (Hwy 35 North) travel north approximately 1 1/2 miles on Hwy 35. Sunny is located at the first overlook across from Chicken, Steak & Chocolate Cake Restaurant and Shadow Run Lodge.
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Categories: Birding; Family Fun; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives
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| Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center in Freedom Park, |
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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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Web Site | Email
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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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