2013 State Park Stickers Available December 1st

Enjoy a whole year of visiting Wisconsin's State Parks, Trails and Wildlife Areas with an annual vehicle sticker.  The 2013 edition will be available starting December 1st, and they are valid from December 1, 2012 until December 31, 2013. Know someone who loves the outdoors? This makes a great gift.

Check out the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' website for information on ordering your annual sticker, and see the 2013 winning design.  Information for high school students on entering the sticker design contest for 2014 is also available here 2013 Wisconsin State Park stickers available for sale Dec. 1

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Thanksgiving Fun

No sooner did the ghosts and witches go away, and it seems everywhere you look the red and green decorations of Christmas have taken their places. Many communities have already started their holiday events, and there are many Christmas parades scheduled for this weekend and next weekend across the State.

But if you want to celebrate Thanksgiving before you get ready for Santa, here are a few events and activities here in Wisconsin.

Thanksgiving Day Parade in Jacksonport - parade begins at Noon.

Thanksgiving Buffet Train - Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad in Spooner. Train leaves Thanksgiving Day at Noon, get tickets here Dinner Trains

Berbee Derby - the Thanksgiving Day 10K run and 5K run/walk in Fitchburg along the Capital City Trail. Get details on their website Berbee Derby

5th Annual Turkey Trot - Eight cities - Appleton, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Marshfield and Oshkosh - will all be hosting a 5K run and a 2K run/walk Thanksgiving morning to raise money for the YMCA and Boys an Girls clubs. Choose your location and get info here Festival Foods Turkey Trot

On Friday November 23rd the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake will be hosting a Thanksgiving Jazz Series featuring Lisa Roti. More info and tickets here Thanksgiving Jazz Series: Lisa Roti

November 23rd and 24th learn more about Thanksgiving at Eagle River's Northwoods Children's Museum "Turkey and Traditions" event. Details here Northwoods Children's Museum

Good luck to all the hunters this weekend, and have a great Thanksgiving from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Fall Fest-of-Ale

Where can you taste over 100 of the best micro-brews in Wisconsin and Illinois?  This Saturday, November 3rd, you can taste them at the Janesville Kiwanis's 10th Annual Fall Fest-of-Ale.

Be at the Holiday Inn Express and Janesville Conference Center at 6PM and taste the best beers in the area. Included in your ticket is your beer glass, food provided by local restaurants and music by Kind Of A Big Deal.

Advance tickets are on sale now at selected stores in Janesville or you can send an email from the event website Fall Fest-of-Ale

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Hunting Moon Pow Wow

Take a break from the Halloween fun this weekend and stop by the Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee for the Hunting Moon Pow Wow.

This annual pow wow features Native Dancers from 5 to 50+ competing in beautiful regalia to the sounds of the drums. There will also be a Grand Entry each day, an event you don't want to miss.  And check out the jewelry, crafts and food available.

The event runs October 19th-21st. Get all the details and directions on their website Hunting Moon Pow Wow

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Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest

Where's the best place to see some of the largest pumpkins in the world?

The Nekoosa GIANT Pumpkin Fest!

This weekend, October 6th and 7th, head to the Nekoosa Business Park and see large pumpkins, squash, long gourds, watermelons, tomatoes, and field pumpkins. Weigh-in for these huge vegetables and fruits starts Saturday at 8AM. 

And don't miss all the pumpkin fun: pumpkin decorating, pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin bake-off, pumpkin drop and pumpkin carving.  There will also be music, carnival rides, children's entertainers and more.

Check out the event website here Nekoosa GIANT Pumpkin Fest 2012, visit their Facebook Page Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest, or get a flyer for the event Pumpkin Fest Flyer

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Ciclovia

Have you heard of Ciclovia?

Ciclovia (spanish for bike path) began in Bogota, Columbia as a way to create non-motorized traffic awareness, and has become a weekly event. Every Sunday 70 miles of city streets are closed and around 2 million people head out and bike or walk. This community activity has inspired many events world wide, including Ciclovia Wisconsin.

Stevens Point will be filled with bikers and walkers Saturday September 22nd, who will be following a seven mile trail around the northside of the city. Please note no roads will be closed, so be mindful of traffic when walking or biking along the street. There will be "Active Rest Stops" along your way with free Zumba and Yoga classes, a Kids Zone, vendors, free bike maintenance and much more. This is a free family event sponsored by UWSP Adventure tours.

See all the details on the UWSP website CicloviaWI and on their Facebook Page Ciclovia Wisconsin

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5th Annual Kickapoo BRAVE Bicycle Ride

If you enjoy pedaling down the road and looking at beautiful scenery while you ride, this is for you!

Head to Gays Mills September 15th for the 5th Annual Kickapoo BRAVE Bicycle Ride.  Try your skill at the 20, 40, 60 or 100 route, or bring the kids for the 10 mile "Family Fun Ride".  BRAVE - Bluffs, Rivers and Valley Event - means you will be cycling past ridge tops with panoramic views and down beautiful country roads.

Early bird registration is available until September 8th (but you can register the day of the event), and includes ride, t-shirt, gift bag, drink, and the Harvest Dinner following the ride.  Get more details and registration form here Kickapoo BRAVE Ride

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