Old World Wisconsin To Reopen

Old World Wisconsin is having a Grand Reopening Celebration Saturday July 24th and Sunday July 25th!
This wonderful historic site had been closed due to a tornado on June 21st, where many trees were downed, but fortunately most of it's historic building were spared from much damage.
If you get a chance to visit, Old World Wisconsin showcases farm buildings and homesteads from across Wisconsin that were carefully dismantled and brought to Eagle, Wisconsin, then reassembled to preserve our state's history.
For more information on the Grand Reopening see Old World Wisconsin Event Calendar

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Lactic Edge Triathon in Stevens Point

Swim 500 yards, bike 17 miles, run 3.1 miles.
Ok, maybe this isn't for everyone, but this Saturday, July 10th is the Stevens Point Area YMAC is hosting the Lactic Edge Triathlon.
Adults start at 8:40AM, but there is also a Teen Triathlon: swim 200 yards, bike 4 miles, run 2 kilometers, starting at 8:25AM
And on Friday July 9th from 6PM-7PM there will be a Kids Triathlon with 3 age divisions.

For more details and sign up forms visit the Stevens Point Area YMAC site: www.spymca.org/Triathlon.html

Sparta - Fiberglass Statue Mold Yard

Some of the strangest things you might see on your roadway travels are very large figures or objects standing near freeway off-ramps or in front of buildings. Everyone stops to have their picture taken, so you can say "I was here". But where do they come from?
They come from FAST - also known as Fiberglass Animals, Shapes, and Trademarks Corporation, 14177 County Highway Q, Sparta, Wisconsin.
So when you visit Sparta, be sure to take a trip to their Statue Mold Yard and see all the incredible creatures and designs they have made for both road side attactions and theme parks. Admission is free, and it open during daylight hours.
Check out roadsideamerica.com for a great story and video with Company President Jim Schauf.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dairybars

Check out this episode of Discover Wisconsin where they explore some of Wisconsin's coolest local eateries!



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June is Dairy Month

Dairy Month is here!
And during June, many farmers open up their homes to serve a great dairyland breakfast filled with delicious and fresh foods from the farm. WakeUpWithDairy.com has a map with locations of all these great farms and the dates to head out for a really great Wisconsin Breakfast and lots of family fun too!
Can't get away...or just can't get up in the morning? No problem, you can find fantastic recipes and make great Wisconsn Treats at home.
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Bigger Muskies in Wisconsin Lakes

Madison (News Release) - Big muskies – really big muskies – await Wisconsin anglers this fishing season, based on what anglers reported catching and releasing last year.
"This tells you what is coming," says Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist Tim Simonson, referring to a graph he prepared showing that Muskies Inc. members reported catching and releasing 105 muskies 48 inches and longer in Wisconsin in 2009.
Full Story Catch and release fishing yielding larger muskies from Wis. waters - WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and Sports

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One Family's Favorite Spots in Wisconsin

Have a month of vacation time?
Maybe not - but this nice story from the blog of Cristie Roberson will give some ideas for family fun this summer visiting some of Wisconsin's best destinations.

Fun things to do in Wisconsin! That's the theme of our family vacation plan. Summer vacation starts in exactly one month, and last night my children listed all the fun places they've been in Wisconsin and want to return to.
Here's their list of Wisconsin tourist sites with activities fun for kids. The list is extensive and has us spending at least a month on the road. We'd start in Madison, Wisconsin, head east through Milwaukee, up to Door County, then into Wisconsin's northwoods, over to Madeline Island and Lake Superior, and return home through the western side of Wisconsin, visiting the Mississippi River.
Full Story Fun Things To Do With Kids In WI: Kids Plan Family Fun While Mom Bakes WI Bed And Breakfast Recipe

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