Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin

Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin
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Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages : 214
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ISBN-10 : 9780299235437
ISBN-13 : 0299235432
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin by : Pat Dillon

Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin surveys the best green restaurants, lodgings, shops, and activities southern Wisconsin has to offer. Dine at independent, locally owned eateries that serve up delicious fare grown and raised by farmers right down the road. Overnight at peaceful inns that sponsor workshops on topics ranging from cheesemaking to sustainability. Scour markets that sell locally foraged mushrooms, berries, and syrups as well as arts and crafts created by local artisans. Bicycle through southern Wisconsin, stopping at small-scale farms where travelers are not only welcome but encouraged to visit. Honorable Mention, Foreword Magazine’s Travel Guidebook of the Year

Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin

Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin
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Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres
Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9780299284138
ISBN-13 : 0299284131
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin by : Pat Dillon

Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin showcases the best green restaurants, lodgings, shops, and activities in Wisconsin’s Northland. Learn about exploring the cliffs and caves of the Niagara Escarpment while biking the Door Peninsula. Carpool to the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair in Custer where you can stay at a nearby solar-powered inn. Take an all day eco-geo-history tour of the north woods near Hayward, explore the Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest, kayak the Mississippi River backwaters, and much more.

Paddling Southern Wisconsin

Paddling Southern Wisconsin
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Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages : 188
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ISBN-10 : 1931599777
ISBN-13 : 9781931599771
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Paddling Southern Wisconsin by : Mike Svob

Paddling Southern Wisconsin will guide you down some of the state's most alluring rivers, immersing you in its shifting landscape and infinite beauty.

Best Hikes Near Madison

Best Hikes Near Madison
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9780762785704
ISBN-13 : 0762785705
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Best Hikes Near Madison by : Michael Ream

Take a Hike! Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Here are forty-three of the best hikes, nearly all within an hour’s drive of Madison, Wisconsin—from the Capital City State Trail to Devil’s Lake State Park. The hikes offer skyline views, a range of landscapes, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, this guide offers plenty to choose from: • Picnic Point • Pheasant Branch Conservancy • Gibraltar Rock • Blue Mound State Park • Pope Farm Park • Meadow Valley and Cave Trails Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as views, and if it’s suitable for families with kids); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area’s wildlife.

The Great Wisconsin Touring Book

The Great Wisconsin Touring Book
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Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : 193159967X
ISBN-13 : 9781931599672
Rating : 4/5 (7X Downloads)

Synopsis The Great Wisconsin Touring Book by : Gary G. Knowles

Road trip through Wisconsin, stopping along the way to admire the spectacular view or visit a historical site. The guide features a special insert of color photos, along with detailed maps and descriptions of some of the most scenic roads in the Badger State.

Paddling Southern Minnesota

Paddling Southern Minnesota
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Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages : 204
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1931599785
ISBN-13 : 9781931599788
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Paddling Southern Minnesota by : Lynne Smith Diebel

Detailed maps, photography, trip descriptions, water conditions, wildlife, history

Wisconsin Waterfalls

Wisconsin Waterfalls
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Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages : 152
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ISBN-10 : 1879483505
ISBN-13 : 9781879483507
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Wisconsin Waterfalls by : Patrick J. Lisi

Venture into the woods and hike along the rivers in search of Wisconsin's beautiful waterfalls. This book features full-color photos and descriptions of more than 80 falls, including some just across the borders. The perfect family activity, waterfall hunting is quiet, peaceful and a perfect way to spend time outdoors.

Wisconsin Wild Foods

Wisconsin Wild Foods
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Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages : 126
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ISBN-10 : 1931599599
ISBN-13 : 9781931599597
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Wisconsin Wild Foods by : John Motoviloff

"Eating wildfoods is an act of union, of communion, with the earth. Passing from nature's hands to your own, wildfoods are the freshest, purest, and healthiest form of sustenance around." That spirit resounds through this celebration of Wisconsin fish and game cookery. From Camp-Style Trout to Door County Duck with Cherries, from Rabbit Cacciatore to Eastern European specialties like bigos and halushki, John Motoviloff presents enticing recipes for everything in your creel or game bag. Experience the adventure of Wisconsin Wildfoods! Book jacket.

Great Wisconsin Romantic Weekends

Great Wisconsin Romantic Weekends
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Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 1931599378
ISBN-13 : 9781931599375
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Great Wisconsin Romantic Weekends by : Christine Des Garennes

Do you want to escape from everyday life's fast pace and spend a romantic weekend with your sweetheart? Author Christine des Garennes reveals the secret places to kindle your romance. Discover 21 very special 3-day itineraries from exclusive, adults-only resorts to hard to find hideaways. Be pampered with double-whirlpool bathtubs and glowing fireplaces, restaurants with great wine lists and soft candlelight, intimate carriage rides, hot air balloons and more.

Before They Were the Packers

Before They Were the Packers
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Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 1931599440
ISBN-13 : 9781931599443
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Before They Were the Packers by : Denis J. Gullickson

Can't get enough of the Packers? Discover a unique and fascinating historical survey of Green Bay's early town football teams. Colorful accounts of individual team members, descriptions of significant games, fan and community reactions, and snippets of actual newspaper stories will take you on the a journey from 1895 to the day in 1921 when the Packers became founding members of the National Football League. Included are photographs of Green Bay town teams and some of their earliest opponents.