Did You Know
Did you know that
Madison is home to one of the oldest continuously operating Ice Boat clubs in North America, the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club?
Invented around the Civil War era along New York’s Hudson River the Ice yachting has become a mainstay for northern tier cities like Madison during the Winter months.
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TOWN OF THE WEEK
In 1847 Alvin B. Carpenter named this plot of land in Southern Wisconsin he had plotted with the Keyes Brothers, after his boyhood town in New York
1) Beloit
2) Edgerton
3) Cambridge
4) Ft. Atkinson
Vintage Finds This Mother's Day Weekend, Spring Rummage Sales Open Their Doors In Towns Around Southern Wisconsin
May is here. The birds are singing, garage doors are opening up for spring cleaning. Rummage sale season is finally here. It is the season when towns across Southern Wisconsin spill forth the bountiful riches of living in America onto driveways, front yards and sidewalks. It is also Mother's Day weekend.
Rock County's Gibbs Lake County Park Offers Visitors A Quiet Retreat For Outdoor Adventure
While many of Wisconsin's lakes are hemmed in by residential development, Gibbs Lake thankfully, is not. There are houses set back from the shores of Gibbs, but the majority of the lake's edge and its' smaller twin, Little Gibbs Lake are quietly ringed by a diverse mix of pine and maple woods, open prairie and wetlands thanks to Gibbs Lake County Park.
5 Lakeside Camping Destinations-In-Southern Wisconsin
Lakeshore living in Southern Wisconsin is just a short drive away. There are numerous outstanding parks in our area that provide camping families with that quiet getaway without the expense and hassle of dealing with AirBNB or hotels
Lakes Edition's Annual Dock-N-Dine List Includes Area Favorites And Some Surprises
Summer is just a month away and with our state's warmest weather, fantastic opportunities dining al fresco abound. In Southern Wisconsin there are even more memorable Summer places to dine, by boat. 
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Southern Wisconsin a wild place to live. Thanksgiving has passed turkeys are safe to roam in your neighbor's backyard or any beautiful green space in Southern Wisconsin.
Enjoy fine casual dining in a historic setting. 2 Brothers Downtown Bar & Grill is a popular destination for food, drinks and fun.
REMEMBER WHEN?
Remember When Lee W Merrick opened Little Amerricka in Marshal??
Sure you could drive a few hours in suburban Chicago traffic to arrive at the doorstep of Great America in Gurnee but why? There is a perfect little, amusement park right here in Southern Wisconsin? Lee Merrick was not a carnival operator by trade. Lee started his own business of animal rendering. His company became lucrative enough that Merrick could cultivate his passion for miniature railroads ultimately buying a piece of land for his first train loop. The hobby grew into acquiring amusement rides and ultimately, partnered with Darryl Klompmake, the birth of Little A-Merrick-A in 1991
Boating Season is here! Harbor Recreation is Southern Wisconsin's boating headquarters for all your boating needs! Conveniently located on the Rock River and Lake Koshkonong in Newville.
Pike Pole Fishing Guide Service is operated out of South Central Wisconsin and focuses on quality fishing for multiple species. Pike Pole travels throughout Wisconsin fishing for walleye, pike, bass, and pan fish.
Here is our next pet of the week: meet Donut a 3-year-old, Mixed Breed
Hi, I'm Donut! I'm as sweet as I sound, and I will be for years to come. I have never turned down a belly rub and will constantly be in your lap. If I could, I would be glued to you. If you're looking for a cat that is calm, and collected along with intelligent, then I am your man. Come to visit me at the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin, so we can cuddle and play! I can't wait to meet you and find my forever home!
Interested in adoption but might need help with paying bills? The
Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
can help.

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Whether you're enjoying one of our beautiful area lakes or visiting the Main street of a local town
there are restaurants, bars, boutiques for truly unique gifts and delicious, home style meals.
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