Ice Hiking in Vernon County
By Dena Nechkash Sometimes it is easier to just stay at home in winter, where it’s warm and familiar. But then sometimes your system needs to be recharged, shocked into action. Winter is only cold and unbearable if you make it so. Wearing the…
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…
Find Fall Color
By Dena Nechkash With Southwest Wisconsin’s fall color peak just two weeks off (third week of October), you can start looking in some of your favorite places for pockets of red, orange and gold. While the driftless hillsides aren’t yet speckled in vibrant colors,…
Avoid Muddy Trails for Nature’s Sake
By Dee Nechkash Exploring the natural beauty of Southwest Wisconsin should be done without leaving your mark. The weather is finally shaping up into a beautiful spring. Trees are budding, migratory birds are returning and plants are starting to sprout out of the earth….
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…
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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