State Park Open House Day

Enjoy Wisconsin's State Parks FREE this Sunday!  All State Parks, Forests, Recreation Areas and Trails have free admission on June 3rd.  Find a map and list of all Wisconsin's State Parks here State Park System

Also, this weekend is FREE Fishing weekend!  No license required, but catch limits and size limits apply.  Find more information and a list of fishing events here Free Fishing Weekend

Summer is here - time to get outside!

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Armed Forces Day May 19th

This Saturday, May 19th, is Armed Forces Day.  We at BuyWisconsinLand.com would like to thank all the brave men and women who keep us free.

Here are some of the events and happenings from around the state to celebrate this day.  We hope you have a great weekend and remember those who serve our country.

Armed Forces Days - May 18th to 20th - Camp Douglas.  Get details of events and parade here  wicampdouglasafd

Hero's Weekend Free/Discounted Camping - May 18th and 19th. Click here to find participation Wisconsin Association of Campground members offering specials Hero's Weekend

Armed Forces Day and National Police Week - May 18th and 19th - Three Bears Resort, Warrens. Present your military ID, Police or Firefighter ID to receive a 75% discount on the unit rental rate on a two day weekend stay in a vacation home. Three Bears Packages and Specials

Big Lots Armed Forces Day Discount - May 19th - Big Lot Stores.  All active, reserve, and retired service members will receive a 10% discount on qualifying in-store purchases by presenting military identification.

Operation Celebrate Freedom - May 19th 9AM-11PM - Oconomowoc. Operation Celebrate Freedom Event Schedule

Armed Forces Day Open House - May 19th 9AM-3PM - Fort McCoy. Open House Flyer

9th Annual Support the Troops Ride - May 19th - New Berlin to Milwaukee.  Registration begins at 9AM, ride at 11AM Harley Davidson Troops Ride

Helicopter Expo - May 19th 10AM-4PM - The High Ground, Neillsville. Helicopter Expo

Armed Forces Day Car Show - May 19th 11AM-3PM - American Legion Post 449, Brookfield.

Armed Forces Day Party - May 19th 7PM-11PM - American Legion Post 38, Appleton Appleton American Legion

100 Mile Garage Sale

Here's the excuse you needed to head to see the beautiful bluffs of the Mississippi River! This weekend, May 4th-6th, is the 100 Mile Garage Sale. Enjoy the scenery and find great bargans all weekend!

The sale runs along the Mississippi River from Winona north to Red Wing on the Minnesota side, following Highway 61 through Goodview, Minnesota City, Kellogg, Wabasha, Maple Springs, Lake City and Frontenac, and Fountain City north to Prescott on the Wisconsin side, following Highway 35 through Cochrane, Alma, Nelson, Pepin, Stockholm, Maiden Rock, Bay City and Diamond Bluff. Just look for pink ribbons, balloons and signs to find homes, businesses and neighborhoods participating.

Find out more about this event and this area here mississippi-river.org  Happy shopping!

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com want to wish our Moms and yours - Happy Mother's Day!

Grilled Cheese Championship

What's better than Wisconsin Cheese?  A Grilled Wisconsin Cheese Sandwich!

Check out the best of the best at the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship tomorrow, April 21st, 10AM-2PM at the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Mineral Point.  There are four classes of sandwiches with amatuer and professional divisions - all filled with Wisconsin Cheese.  Admission is free!  Lots of exhibitors will be there as well, and grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, beer and wine for you to enjoy.

Get all the details here grilledcheesewisconsin.com

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Volunteer at Wisconsin State Parks Earth Day Events

Looking for an activity to help you celebrate Earth Day?  The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks are hosting Work*Play*Earth Day 2012 events at parks across the state.

Volunteers can join in the with Department of Natural Resources staff members to plant trees and shrubs, remove invasive plants, clear up leaves and pine needles, install benches, paint picnic tables and pick up litter.

Here are dates and locations for this event:

April 14th at Stower Seven Lakes State Trail in Amery.

April 21st at Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, Harrington Beach State Park in Belgium, Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee, Mirror Lake State Park in Baraboo and Big Foot Beach State Park in Lake Geneva.

April 27th at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek.

April 28th at Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield, High Cliff State Park in Sherwood, Perrot State Park in Trempealeau, Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit in Campbellsport, Devils Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wyalusing State Park in Bagley and Mead Wildlife Area in Milladore.

May 5th at Hartman Creek State Park in Waupaca, Roche-A-Cri State Park in Friendship, Pike Lake State Forest in Hartford and Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay.

To register or get more information visit the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks website fwsp.org and click on the Work*Play*Earth Day tab.

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Bring Your Antlers

That's right, bring your antlers and get scored and win prizes! Check out the Antler Expo and Sport Show this weekend at the Forts Folle Avione Historical Park in Danbury.

March 31st and April 1st from 10AM to 4PM you can take your antlers to be scored and displayed. No antlers...try out the Bird Sporting Clay Shoot or the 3D Archery Shoot. There will also be seminars by the Wisconsin DNR, the Ice Age Trail, the National Park Service, and lots of vendors for you to check out.

Get all the details and prices here Anler Expo/Sports Show  Event sponsored by the Forts Folle Avoine and The Fish Bowl United Sportman Club.

St Urho

March 17th is St Patrick's Day, but today, March 16th is St Urho's Day.  Who is St Urho? 

It seems the legend of St Urho began around the 1950's in either Virginia, Minnesota or Chippewa Falls, Wisconisn of a great man who drove either frogs or grasshoppers out of Finland. Originally celebrated in May, the date was later changed to March 16th, and many communities across the US and Canada with Finnish origins now hold parades and festivals on this date.

Around Wisconsin you can celebrate St Urho's Day here:

• Oconto: Ruby Hatters St. Urho’s Day Social March 16th 11AM at The Brothers Three
• Brantwood - St. Urho/St Patrick Celebration March 17th 4:30PM at the Brantwood Community Center.
• Barnes - St. Urho's/St. Patrick's Day Parade and Events March 17th Barnes WI 

So a Happy St Urho's and St Patrick's Weekend everyone!

May brooks and trees and singing hills

Join in the chorus too,

And every gentle wind that blows

Send happiness to you.  ~Irish Blessing

 

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