Riding the Pecatonica State Trail
By Dena Nechkash Since I started working with the Belmont Tourism group, I’ve heard more and more about the Pecatonica State Trail, but I hadn’t spent much time on it. When I lived in Belmont several years ago, I would walk a mile or…
Big Springs
By Dena Nechkash With no signs along the highway or any clues to its existence, it’s no wonder that Big Springs has remained a hidden gem for so long! Tucked away in a rural valley in Iowa County, near Highland, Wis., is a small…
O’Leary Lake Offers Opportunities
There’s a tiny little lake in the southwestern-most corner of Wisconsin that provides a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities year-round. O’Leary Lake, located approximately 3 miles from the Wisconsin-Iowa bridge at Dubuque, Iowa, is a 7-acre, shallow lake with a 14-foot depth at its…
Take the Scenic Route
By Dee Nechkash Maybe you’ve seen the brown “Rustic Road” sign and didn’t quite know what it meant, or saw it and told yourself you’d give it a try some other day when you had more time. These little gems scattered all across Wisconsin…
Winter Hiking Adventure
A Snow Day in Governor Dodge State Park By Dee Nechkash The weather can change your plans pretty quickly. Friday I anticipated heading two hours away to explore some ice features at a couple of parks I’ve never really explored, and then a snowstorm…
Exploring SWWI Autumn
Lafayette & Iowa Counties By Dee Nechkash Favorable autumn weather in Wisconsin never lasts long enough, which is probably why it is the most coveted season for this state! The fall colors did not disappoint this year, although they only lasted a few short…
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