Free Fishing Weekend

From the Wisconsin DNR website:

Saturday and Sunday, June 4 - 5, 2011
Every year, the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June are designated as Free Fishing Weekend when you can fish without a license throughout the state of Wisconsin. All the waters of the state are open, including state waters of the Great Lakes and rivers bordering Wisconsin. Residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a fishing license (or trout or salmon stamps) over these two days. However, all other fishing regulations (length limits, bag limits, etc.) apply.
Remember, kids 15 and under never need a license. Free Fishing Weekend could be, "Take a grown-up fishing!"

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Bratfest!

The World's Largest Festival to the ultimate Wisconsin meat product!

It's Bratfest in Madison this weekend - May 27th to 30th at Willow Island – Alliant Energy Center.

And the best part about Bratfest isn't the food (which is great) or the music (about 30 bands), or the fun (see the Budweiser Clydesdales, rock climb, carnival, kayaking, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, fireworks and more). It's the charities who benefit from all the work the volunteers do to bring you this festival!

Get all the detail about this fun filled weekend Bratfest

Don't forget Friday May 27th - TAKE YOUR BRAT TO WORK DAY 6AM–9AM

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Celebrate the Yellowstone Trail

This weekend in Hudson, Wisconsin is a celebration of one of first cross-country roads in the US - the Yellowstone Trail. Development of this great roadway began in 1912 and it ran from Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts to Puget Sound, Washington, passing through, of course, Yellowstone National Park.

Join all the festivities May 13th to May 15th including: an architectural treasure hunt, historical walking tours, the Nova Caves, vintage autos, high-wheel bikes, geocaching, a river Cruise, sociability run and more.

Get all the events, times and locations here Yellowstone Trail Days Schedule of Events

You can still drive the whole Yellowstone Trail - to find out more, including maps the road in each state visit their website The Yellowstone Trail

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The Ice Age Trail

The huge glaciers of the the last ice age 10,000 years ago left quite an imprint on Wisconsin - and you can see it today by following the Ice Age trail.

The Ice Age trail is the terminus, or bottom edge, of the last glacier in Wisconsin. This trail is nearly 1200 miles long in total, although only about 600 miles are actually marked. Because it crosses the entire state, a section of the Ice Age trail probably isn't too far from where you live.

A great family adventure, and a great way to enjoy nature and learn a little about Wisconsin. For more details about the trail, maps, store, and events or to learn how you can volunteer to keep up the trail visit The Ice Age Trail Alliance

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The Easter Holiday Date

Easter is upon us, and whether you celebrate with an early Church service, a basket filled with colored eggs and chocolate, a big family dinner, or all three, planning for this day can sometimes be hassle. After all, how do you know from year to year what day Easter will fall?

The basis for the date has it origins in religious celebrations. The formula is actually very simple, and was set by an edict by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD; Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox - the first day of Spring. So once you know the first day of Spring, which can fall anytime between March 20th - 22nd, then you find out when the first full moon after it, then the next Sunday is Easter. Simple - if you study astronomy!

Most of the time Easter falls on the first week in April. The earliest Easter can fall is March 22nd - which will happen in 2285. The latest is April 25th - that will occur in 2038.

In case you need to plan ahead - Holiday.net has a little calculator to let you know what day Easter will fall. Just put in a year and see the date. Check it out. When is Easter?

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a wonderful and happy Easter!

Road Trip!

The weather is starting to show signs that Spring is on the way. Yes, gas prices are high, but if cabin fever is starting to get to you, then it's time to jump in the car and take a drive.

But where to go? That's where The State Trunk Tour can help! This website has lists of highways in Wisconsin, and lets you know what you can do along the way! There are videos, photos and an event calendar as well.

Enjoy your getaway! State Trunk Tour

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Backpacking and Camping Checklist

Do you like to hike across the countryside? Or stroll through trees and listen for wildlife, then sleep under the stars? Or maybe you just prefer to pitch your tent in the backyard with the kids for a fun family night.

For those who like to hike and camp, here's a great backpacking supply checklist for you that includes just about everything you could need to enjoy your adventure outdoors. This list is printable, and even has space if you can think of anything you need to add. Sample Backpacking Checklist

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