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Just Minutes Away From Devil’s Lake State Park...

It’s Like Camping In Your Own Backyard!

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Smokey Hollow Campground

Baraboo Hills Campground

(608) 635-4806

(608) 356-8505

W9935 McGowan Rd., Lodi, WI 53555

Whether you are looking for a weekend filled with activities or the quiet relaxation of a secluded campground, Smokey Hollow is the place for you and your family! www.smokeyhollowcampground.com

E10545 Terrytown Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913

We invite you to make Baraboo Hills Campground your home away from home while you visit all the excitement of the Wisconsin Dells, natural beauty of Devil’s Lake State Park, or fun of the Circus World Museum. www.baraboohillscampground.com

Merry Mac’s Campground E12995 Halweg Rd., Merrimac, WI 53561

(608) 493-2367

Welcome to one of the BEST campgrounds in Wisconsin! Merry Mac’s Campground is a family friendly campground nestled between the South shore of Devil’s Lake and Lake Wisconsin. www.merrymacscampground.com

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Columbia County Wisconsin Welcomes You! COMMUNITIES

CHAMBERS

City of Columbus 920-623-5900 www.cityofcolumbuswi.com

Cambria-Friesland 920-348-6090 www.cambriafrieslandchamber.com

City of Lodi 608-592-3247 www.ci.lodi.wi.gov

Columbus 920-623-3699 www.columbuswichamber.com

City of Portage 608-742-2176 www.portagewi.gov

Fall River 920-484-6257 www.fallriverwichamber.com

City of Wisconsin Dells 608-254-2012 www.citywd.org

Lodi & Lake Wisconsin 608-592-4412 www.lodilakewisconsin.org

Village of Arlington 608-635-2474 www.arlingtonwi.com

Pardeeville Area Business Association 608-429-3596 www.pardeeville.biz

Village of Cambria 920-348-5443 www.cambriawisconsin.com Village of Doylestown 920-992-3610 Village of Fall River 920-484-3525 www.fallriverwi.com

Village of Friesland 920-348-5156 Village of Pardeeville 608-429-3121 www.villageofpardeeville.net Village of Poynette 608-635-2122 www.poynette-wi-gov Village of Randolph 920-326-4600 www.randolphwis.com Village of Rio 920-992-5454 www.riowi.us Village of Wyocena 608-429-2349 www.villageofwyocena.com

Portage 608-742-6242 or 800-474-2525 www.portagewi.com Poynette 608-635-2425 www.poynettechamber.com Randolph 920-326-4769 www.randolphwi.net Wisconsin Dells 800-223-3557 www.wisdells.com

LOCAL CONTACTS Columbia County Offices 608-742-2191 www.co.columbia.wi.us Columbia County Economic Development Corporation 608-742-6161 www.ccedc.com Lodi Area Opportunity & Development Corporation (L.O.D.I.) 608-592-4038 UW Extension-Columbia County 608-742-9680 www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/columbia

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Contents

AMISH TOURS MAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 BARN QUILT MAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 BIKE LOOP MAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

Where the Fun Begins Antiques & Collectibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-33 Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Columbia County Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Dining & Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Events Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-29 Golfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Hwy 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Lodging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Nature Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Outdoor Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Produce & Farm Markets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51 Rustic Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53 Transportation & Curling Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Communities Arlington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Baraboo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61 Cambria Friesland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Fall River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Lake Wisconsin & Lodi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Marquette County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Pardeeville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Portage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-47 Poynette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Randolph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Wisconsin Dells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Wyocena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2015 columbia county VISITOR’S bureau BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Bob Becker VICE-President: Bob O’Brion SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: Mike Griffith Secretary: Marianne Hanson treasurer: Carmen Griffith executive director: Nancy Elsing DIRECTOR AT LARGE: Annette Currie DIRECTOR AT LARGE: Stan Stofflet

This TRAVEL Guide is the official publication of the Columbia County Visitor’s Bureau 1800 Kutzke Rd., Portage, WI, 53901 Contact us at 608-742-6161 Bob Becker, President www.TravelColumbiaCounty.net

Published by: Capital Newspapers, Portage, WI General Manager: Jonathan Denk Graphic Design: Dusty Drew

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Antiques & Collectibles Antique Mall of Wisconsin Dells

720 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells 608-254-2422 www.wisconsinantiquedealers.com

Antique Shops

141 W. James St., Columbus 920-623-2669

Arts Antiques Collectibles

E10445 Xanadu Rd., Wisconsin Dells 608-254-7229

Artistic Expressions

531 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells 608-235-8380

Big Chicken

134 East Mullett Street, Portage 608-745-1300

Carousel Antiques

132 East James St., Columbus 920-623-5309

Columbus Antiques Mall & Christopher Columbus Museum “Wisconsin’s Largest Antique Mall” 239 Whitney St., Columbus 920-623-1992 Open Daily 8am - 4pm www.columbusantiquemall.com

Cottage House Primitives 120 S. Main, Lodi 608-592-7474 Folk Art & Antiques, 18th Century Furniture, Historic Textiles

Days Gone By Antique Mall 729 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells 608-254-6788 www.days-gone-by.com

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Drury Gallery

301 E. Cook St., Portage 608-742-5655 www.portagecenterforthearts.com

Hand Blown Glass

34 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells 608-254-7054 www.handblownglass-gifts.com.

L. Condon Gallery & Studio 223 W. Cook St., Portage 608-617-1733 Open Thursdays 10am-6pm or by appointment Fine Arts, Gifts and Instruction

Lilac Furniture Gallery W1996 Barry Rd., Dalton 608-617-2662 www.lilacfurnituregallery.com

The Mercantile

117 W. Cook St, Downtown Portage 608-745-5768

My Gang Antique Mall

14 W. Munroe St., Wisconsin Dells 608-253-2029

Oak St. Antique Mall 725 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells 608-254-4200

Pardeeville Antique Mall 103 Industrial Dr., Pardeeville 608-429-9393 Open daily 10-5

Sunfall on Main

139 S. Main Street, Lodi 608-592-4586 Antiques, Art and Garden.

Eclectic mix of antiques, local art, garden seeds and plants, garden decor with an outside shed and courtyard.

Three Bats In The Belfry

203 Portage St., Lodi 608-592-3342 Antiques, Garden Decor and much more.

Located in historic church.

Seward’s Folly

West James Gallery

Studio 3 Lysenko

Wisconsin Dells Antique Mall

100 East Seward St., Poynette 608-635-4785 133 Water St., Lodi www.studio3lysenko.com

122 West James St., Columbus 920-623-5325 S2279 Timothy Lane, Wisconsin Dells 608-356-7600 www.wisconsindellsantiquemall.com

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Cambria Friesland

Events Calendar Sponsored by the Cambria Friesland Chamber of Commerce

MARCH

March 21st - 10:00 a.m. – Kiwanis Egg Hunt in Cambria Tarrant Park (C-F School in case of bad weather) March 28th - Cambria Fire Station - Chili Supper/Euchre/ Silent Auction/Gun Raffle/Open House and EMS Bake Sale

APRIL

Cambria-Friesland Booster Club FUN NIGHT at C-F School. For more info contact Joe at 608-575-7568 April 7th – Election - Cambria Community Room - 115 West Edgewater Street

MAY

May 23rd - 3rd Annual Cambria Car Show in Cambria Tarrant Park on East Edgewater Street sponsored by the Cambria Park Committee. To register contact Russ Winchell at 920-348-5058.

May 28th and 29th from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. pool registration at Cambria Pool in Tarrant Park

JUNE

Every Wednesday June – October Farmers Market at Cambria Tarrant Park on East Edgewater Street. No vendor fee.

Every Wednesday June August - Volleyball, Softball and concessions at Cambria Tarrant Park June 4th - June 7th Park Committee June Ball Tournament at Cambria Tarrant Park June 6th – Cambria Pool opens June 6th – Cambria Village Wide

Garage Sales. To be on the map and/ or place an ad call the Joelle DeBoer or the Village Office at 920-348-5443 no later than May 29th.

June 8th – Summer Library program begins (ends on July 31st) June 10th, 17th, and 24th - Library & Kiwanis Summer Activities in Tarrant Park @ noon (school if bad weather)

JULY

July 11th - Cambria Kiwanis Pea & Bean Sale in Tarrant Park from 8:30 a.m. - noon.

July 15th - Library & Kiwanis Summer Activities in Tarrant Park @ noon (school if bad weather) July 30th – August 2nd – Park Days Ball Tournament at Cambria Tarrant Park July 31st – Cambria Park Board Pig Roast at Cambria Tarrant Park

AUGUST

NOVEMBER

November 14th – Craft Fair at C-F School at 410 East Edgewater Street. Vendors contact Joelle DeBoer 920-348-6587 November 16th - December 11th - Cambria Jane Morgan Memorial Library Silent Auction

DECEMBER

December 12th – Santa Visit at Cambria Community Room from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

For more information on any of these events you can call the Cambria Village Office at 920-348-5443.

1st Monday each month @ 6:30 p.m. – Cambria Village Board meeting 1st and 3rd Monday each month @ 7:00 p.m. – Fire Training Meeting at the Cambria Fire Station 1st and 4th Wednesday each month 6:15 p.m. – Cambria Kiwanis meeting in Cambria Community Room 2nd & 4th Monday at 6:30 p.m. - Craft Night at Cambria Jane Morgan Memorial Library 2nd Wednesday Sept.-May @ 10:00 a.m. Story Time at the Cambria Jane Morgan Memorial Library 2nd Sunday at 5:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church (June – August 2nd Monday) Welsh Prairie Livewires 4-H meetings 3rd Thursday each month @ 7:00 p.m. - Readers Club at Cambria Jane Morgan Memorial Library 4th Monday each month @ 7:00 p.m. - EMS Training meeting at the Cambria Fire Station 4th Thursday @ 1:30 p.m. Historical Society meets. For more information call 920-348-4030.

August 1st – Park Days Parade @ 10:00 a.m. followed by festivities in Cambria Tarrant Park

Providing Insurance for your Auto, Home, Farm, Business and Life with Acuity, Auto-Owners, Hagerty, Hastings Mutual, Dairyland, Pekin and Progressive

August 8th - Cambria Kiwanis Corn & Bean Sale in Tarrant Park from 8:00 a.m. - noon August 22nd - Dump Poker Run - all proceeds go to charity

OCTOBER

October 1st - 4th -Cambria Park Committee Fall Ball Tournament

(920) 326-5245

October 31st - Cambria EMS & Fire Halloween Dance at Fire Station Community Center 8 pm - midnight October 31st – Cambria Trick-orTreat hours 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Dan & Maxine De Young

153 Stark Street, Randolph, Wisconsin 53956 info@deyoungins.com

106 W. Edgewater Street • Cambria • 920-348-6090 • 1-800-636-6090 www.prideoriginals.com ideoriginals.com

cabinets & countertops bedroom sets • entertainment centers • dining sets • computer stations • •

Custom Built Cabinets & Furniture

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So much to do...so close!

Discover columbbus Columbus is built along the Crawfish River and nestled among gently rolling hills, woodlands and prime agriculture land.

Columbus is located in the southeast corner of Columbia County and presents an almost perfect portrait of the 19th century.Morethan200historicallysignificanthomesandbuildings in Columbus are on the National Historic Registry. You will find that Columbus strives to preserve and promote its proud heritage.

Columbus as it is now offers an impressive array of community assets; anAmtrak station that serves 17,000 passengers annually, a low-depth aquatic center for families to enjoy, two golf courses, the Christopher Columbus Museum, the largest antique mall in Wisconsin which attracts 120,000 people annually and other quality antique and specialty shops.

all that it has to offer!

An Enjoyable Experience Awaits You! • Charming restaurants and supper clubs • A cozy downtown brew pub • Many other establishments throughout the city

You’re always welcome to Discover Columbus!

Historic & Vibrant City!

• Beautiful Architecture • Amtrak Station (hub for the Empire Builder Line) • Nationally Recognized Schools • Prosperous Industry

A Great Place to Play - Festivals & Fun!

Columbus is located on five major highway corridors...

US151, US16, US60, US73, and US89

• Modern Aquatic Center • 2 Golf Courses • Gorgeous Parks & the Crawfish River

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Columbus Economic Development • 920.623.5900 w w w. c o l u m b u s w i c h a m b e r. c o m • w w w. c i t y o f c o l u m b u s w i . c o m

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6pm-10pm Downtown Columbus at Hydro Street Brewing Company presented by Moto Clasico www.motoclasico.com & hydrostreetbrew.com for info.

Badger Antique Auto Club Car Show Countryside Ford 1149 W. James Street, Columbus Redbud Days Celebration Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce • 920-623-3699 Library book sale and citywide garage sales in Columbus • Brat stand & other activities info@columbuswichamber.com

May 9 May 9

June 20-21 Columbus Horse & Carriage Festival

Horse & Carriage competition at Columbus Fireman’s Park all weekend. www.columbuscarriagefestival.org

July 1-5

Columbus Fourth of July Celebration - Star Spangled 4th

July 4

Columbus Fourth of July Celebration Firecracker 5k Run/Walk

July 4

July 4th Parade and Fireworks

Fireman’s Park, Park Ave. Free admission & entertainment. www.columbus4thofjuly.net sponsored by Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce 920-623-3699 • info@columbuswichamber.com Parade at Noon. HUGE fireworks display at dusk. www.columbus4thofjuly.net

152 W. James St. • Downtown Columbus Featuring: • Historic Architecture • Antique Shops

We offer 45 different brews and rotate 10 on tap along with 2 craft sodas

• Specialty Shops • Artisans • Food & Spirits • Services • Carriage Showroom

• Filming site of “Public Enemies “ starring Johnny Depp with memorabilia at 128 West James Street Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC)

Kitchen Open 7 Days A Week!

920-350-0252

HOURS: Monday & Tuesday open 3pm ‘til close.

Wednesday thru Sunday open 11am ‘til close.

COLUmBUS STAR SpANgLEd

JULY CELEBRATION july 1 - 5 • free EntErtainMEnt • free admission • carnival • food & beverages july 4 th Parade at noon Live Music Entertainers FirEworks!

Columbus Fireman’s Park

hydrostreetbrew.com

Wisconsin Largest Antique Mall

www.columbus4thofjuly.net

An easy destination to visit and enjoy

May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3 & September 7 • Motorcycle Nights All Riders & Bikes Welcome!

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Columbus Calendar 2015

200 DEALERS 78,000 sq. ft.

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Antiques Collectibles Used Books Largest Selection of Glassware in the Midwest • 3rd Floor Furniture

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MUSEUM

Keeping Downtown the Heart of Our Community 920.623.5325 Like us on Facebook at Visit Downtown Columbus

One-of-a-Kind Treasures

Sharrow’S

downtown Coffee • Ice Cream Cards • Gifts & More!

• Unique Gifts • Cooking Accessories • Willow Tree Figurines

• Seasonal Decor • Yankee Candles • Hallmark Cards

Free Gift Wrapping • Personal Service

100 S. Ludington, Columbus • 920-623-2701

“World ClAss exhibit”

2000 Quality Souvenirs from 1893 Chicago’s World’s Fair Open 362 Days a Year • 8:00am - 4pm

239 Whitney St., Columbus (920) 623-1992 Phone & Fax

Tour buses are always welcome

Customer AppreCiAtion Week April 6-12, 2015

20% Off

May 4-10, 2015

Aug. 3-9, 2015

20% Off

Oct. 5-11, 2015

20% Off

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Nov. 2-8, 2015

June 1-7, 2015

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Preferred Outstanding Agent. Outstanding Results.

Traci Rose ABR, Broker, CRS, MRP

Call or Text 920.210.2121 Email: tracirose@remax.net

www.tracirose.com Columbus, WI

Each office independently owned and operated.

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August 2

Columbus Arts & Ales Festival

August 29

Cajun in the Country

Columbus Calendar 2015

9am-9pm 100 n. Dickason Blvd., Downtown Columbus Home brewers competition, bands, vendors and bean bag tournament. Call Hydro Street Brewery for more info 920-350-0252 • www.columbuswifun.com Noon-6pm Shepard’s Barn, 7556 Marshall Rd., Columbus Cajun music & dancing, craft brews and locally sourced food www.columbuswifun.com

September 26 Columbus ‘Odd’toberfest

2pm-10pm Columbus Fireman’s Park Pavilion 920-623-2285 • wioddfellows40@yahoo.com Oktoberfest themed event hosted by the Odd Fellows (Tri County Lodge) Live polka music, German food & beverages

November 27 Columbus Christmas Parade December 5

sponsored by Columbus Chamber of Commerce & Columbus Downtown Development Corporation & City of Columbus 6:30pm-parade 920-623-3699 for more information Breakfast with Santa Columbus Country Club Columbus Chamber of Commerce 920-623-3699 • info@columbuswichamber.com

Columbus Area

Chamber of Commerce WISCONSIN

www.columbuswichamber.com

Shop, Tour & Discover Columbus

Professional service Compassionate people Exceptional experience Our Emergency Department is staffed by Madison Emergency Physicians, board certified in Emergency Medicine. ured the highest level of care Board certified means you are assured in the emergency department, including specialized care for cardiac and stroke emergencies, advanced airway management and pediatric emergencies.

Always welcome ~ Discover Columbus!

all that it has to offer!

Steak • Seafood • Bar 920-623-3113

W2164 Hwy 60, Columbus,WI

Open Thursday - Monday BAR Open at 4:00 Serving 4:30 til 9:00

Super 8 - Columbus • Complimentary Continental Breakfast includes hot waffles, sausage Meeting RooM links, biscuits with gravy • Business Meetin : gs and/or cheese omelets • Reunions • Whirlpool Rooms • ol Bir po thday Parties irl Indoor Pool & Wh • Anniversaries • Mini-Fridge & Microwave • High Speed Wireless Internet

An Affiliate of SSM/St. Mary’s Hospital 1515 Park Avenue, Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-2200 • 800-549-7511 columbuscommunityhospital.org

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Minutes from the Amtrak Station and Area Attractions.

219 Industrial Dr., Columbus • 920-623-8800

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Fall RiveR VILLAGE OF

✦ Excellent Fishing

Fisherman will find carp, largemouth bass, crappie, bullhead and northern pike when they fish Lazy Lake all year long.

✦ Recreational Activities

From fishing, snowmobiling, parks, tennis courts, basketball courts and baseball diamonds you will find plenty to do in our quaint village.

✦ Beautiful Parks

Great place to enjoy outdoor activities. Ask about renting a shelter for your next event or activity.

✦ Indoor Pool

Open to the public year round!

✦ Savanna Oaks Community Center

This center is host to several community activities throughout the year including a summer concert, farmer’s market and Sorghum fest.

✦ Saturday Farmer’s Market

Every Saturday 8 a.m. til Noon - May through October Rain or Shine at Savanna Oaks Community Center.

✦ Chamber of Horrors - Haunted House FALL RIVER

This October event is sponsored by the Fall River Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.fallriverhauntedhouse.com for more details.

We not only invite you to visit, but we also invite you to stay.

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FALL RIVER Chamber of Commerce for more infor information about Fall River

P.O. Box 6, Fall River, WI 53932 email @ FallRiverWiChamber@gmail.com

or visit us at

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Sorghum Fe

September 19, 2015 Fall River Wisconsin 22K Bike, 2K Canoe, 5K Run

Register at FallRiverPirateFoundation.com

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Dauman Electric

Industrial • Commercial • Residential

800-550-3852

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2015 Fall RiveR special events

March 28

Fall River Fire Dept. Bingo & Meat Raffle held at the Fall River Fire Station Starting at 7PM.

Beginning May 30

Savanna Oaks Community Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday 8AM -12PM (Rain or Shine) Hwy. 16 & Savanna Rd across from the Village of Fall River Vendors are always welcome call 920-484-3337 or visit our website www.savannaoakscenter.com

June 1

Fabricated Metal Products ~ Custom Powder Coating 200 Steel Road Phone: 920-484-4141 Fall River, WI 53932

Concert in the Park at 6PM at the Fall River Village Park.

Featuring the Fall River High School Pep Band.

June 5 & 6

Village-Wide Garage Sale & Brat Fry Sales start at 8AM, Brat Fry starts 10AM at The Furniture Service Station located in the center of town. www.fallriverwichamber.com

June 27

181 Quality Court Fall River

920-484-5808 www.badgerexpress.com

Savanna Oaks Summer Concert MAGGIE MAE & THE HEARTLAND BAND Gates open at 3PM. Chicken BBQ at 4PM. Show starts at 5PM. Savanna Oaks Community Center is located on HWY. 16 across from the Village of Fall River. Call 920-484-6257 or visit www.savannaoakscenter.com

September 19

2nd Annual Tri-Lazy Tri-Lazy Triathlon is a biking, canoeing and running event.

Visit website for more information www.fallriverpiratefoundation.com

September 19

Sorghum Fest Savanna Oaks Watch Sorghum Processed from field to jar. All-U-Can-Eat “Potato” & Buttermilk Pancake Breakfast 7AM -11AM. Large outdoor Farm, Flea and Fabulous Finds Market. Children’s activities, food, live music and more!

FREE PARKING & ADMISSION! www.savannaoakscenter.com

Oct. 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

Chamber of Horrors Award winning Haunted House Voted last 3 years, winner of Visitor’s Choice award and favorite in SW Region of Wisconsin.

Located on Heppe Rd. Fall River. Open 7PM with last tickets sold at 10PM. www.fallriverhauntedhouse.com

November 7

Fall River Fire Dept.

Bingo & Meat Raffle Held at the Fall River Fire Station.

Starting at 7PM.

November 22

Holiday Fair at Savanna Oaks Featuring Crafters & Holiday vendors.

9AM until 3PM, lunch served by Savanna Oaks. Looking for Crafters!

Call 920-484-6257 or visit website, www.savannaoakscenter.com

December 5

Breakfast with Santa Held at Columbus Country Club 8AM - 12PM

• CNC Turning & Milling • CNC Punch & Laser • Powder Painting Up To 20’ Long CNC Rolling To 12’

Generator Enclosure and UL Listed Base Tank Solutions 920-484-6900 Fax 920-484-3709 www.ekpowerproducts.com “See our website for links to videos that show our capabilities.”

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ISO-9001 Registered

• Welding & Fabrication

920-484-3700 • Fax 920-484-3709 671 S. Main St. • P.O. Box 57 Fall River, WI 53932

www.ekmachine.com “See our website for links to videos that show our capabilities!”

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Lake Wisconsin & Lodi What Makes Lodi and Lake Wisconsin so Special?

The Lodi and Lake Wisconsin area features restaurants, shopping, and year round outdoor fun - all in a small town feel. All of the activities take a back stage to our beautiful 10,000 acre lake-Lake Wisconsin. This well kept secret, offers boating, fishing, skiing, tubing and swimming fun!

The Legend of Susie the Duck

In 1948, a country mallard made Lodi her home. She settled in the downtown area and laid her eggs in a large masonry basket full of beautiful flowers. When her eggs hatched, she drew quite a bit of attention as locals and visitors came to observe her brood.

Lodi’s then police chief and his granddaughter also came to see the small fuzzy baby ducklings and their mother. The chief asked his granddaughter what she thought the mother duck’s name should be? She replied “Susie”. Susie has faithfully returned to her flower basket for years, raising many ducklings and much media attention. Through the years, many “Susies” have nested

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the flower basket. Each year Lodi hosts an annual “Susie the Duck Day” celebrating the famous fowl who nests in the heart of Lodi.

Lodi Ag Fair

Lodi is one of three cities in the state of Wisconsin to have its own fair. This free fair, which has been running for 149 years, begins on the first Thursday of July and runs through Sunday. Exhibits include livestock judging, school artwork, baking contests and local organization display booths. There are carnival rides and games.

Attractions include tractor pulls and the hugely popular demolition derby. There is also a live music beer garden.

Susie Day

Our annual community-wide event. Head on down to Goeres and Haberman Parks for food, beer, live music, a Rotary parade, kids games and so much more.

We are open days a week

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Lake Wisconsin & Lodi Brew-B-Que

Backyard BBQ turns into a block party. Chicken and BBQ dinners offered, salsa and chili tasting, kids games, beanbag tournament, 50/50 raffle just to name a few of the events happening at our fall event.

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Wine Walk

As you stroll through downtown you’ll have a chance to shop, meet store owners and sample different wines and appetizers at various shops. It is a very relaxing evening out.

Tiki Bar • Boat Dock Volley Ball • Horseshoes Live Music On Beautiful Lake Wisconsin

Christmas By the Creek

Be our guests at Lodi’s Holiday Open House. Holiday music and fresh evergreen decorations will welcome you to Lodi. Visit all of the warm and inviting shops. Enjoy free horse drawn wagon rides around downtown, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, have Breakfast with Santa or just stop for refreshments or lunch at our restaurants in and around Lodi! Catch the festive Holiday spirit in Lodi.

Food & Spirits

N3135 County Rd V 608-635-4311

Serving Sandwiches 11am - 9pm

The Finest in Steaks & Seafood Sundays: Breakfast 9-12:30 pm Lunch 12:30-4 pm

“Fit for an oceanfront” - Wisconsin State Journal

“Friday fish “A memorable fry fun” dining experience” - Lodi Enterprise - Wisconsin State Journal

Baraboo

1.5 Miles from Ferry Crossing on Hwy. 188

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Bar opens at 3 pm. Dinners served at 4 pm.

Enjoy our large outdoor patio & bar.

Fresh cut steaks • Fish Specials • Friday fish fry experts Pasta • Pizza • Fish Tacos • Tequila Shrimp • Prawns Wine • Specialty Drinks & 40 Imported, Domestic and Seasonal Beers Weekday $9.95 Full Dinner Deals

W12690 Hwy 188 Lodi • Open 7 days a week (May - October) 608-592-4266 • www.fishtalesrestaurant.com

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Welcome To Our Playground!

Join us for our 150th Lodi Agricultural Fair July 9th-12th 2015

Lodi people and return to Lodi’s peaceful hotels, motels, bedand-breakfasts or campgrounds to relax and reflect on the days activities. City residents enjoy several beautiful city parks and a free public pool in Goeres park. Lodi is a city that preserves a peaceful, quality lifestyle and takes pride in all that it has to offer.

Lodi, meaning peaceful valley, is situated in a beautiful valley among gently rolling hills near the Wisconsin River. Spring Creek meanders through the city including the Main Street Area. From Lake Wisconsin to Gibraltar Rock, the natural landscape surrounding Lodi affords breathtaking views to the hiker, cyclist or tourist.

While touring Lodi be sure to stop on Main Street to visit local merchants and an area farmer’s market. Next, visit Lodi’s quaint shops and businesses that carry everything visitors and residents could want: unique shops and restaurants, a grass airstrip, and full-service banking. The City also offers a nine-hole public golf course.

If you’re a first-time visitor, be sure to take a ride across the Wisconsin River aboard the Colsac III, Wisconsin’s only free auto ferry. The ferry crosses the Wisconsin River at Merrimac. It shuttles WIS 113 traffic between Okee on the east bank and Merrimac on the west. The ferry is open for service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, normally from April 15 through November 30.

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The area’s most unique gift shop!

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“Nothing short of spectacular.”

Fish Fry, Broasted Chicken, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib Saturday Evening Fresh Oysters & Clams

“Highly recommend every fish they have on the menu.”

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Pardeeville Pardeeville, a village of 2109 people, founded by John Pardee in the mid 1800s is located 35 miles north of Madison, on Highway 22. Many of Pardeeville's assets include Chandler Park, which is surrounded by beautiful Park Lake, the Angie Williams Cox Library, and the Columbia County Historical Museum.

Pardeeville Antique Mall is also a point of interest. Enjoy our Watermelon Festival at Chandler Park the first Saturday after Labor Day. Free admission.

Pardeeville is surrounded by many campgrounds, farm markets and a large Amish Settlement to the north, that offers many places for the visitor to shop.

For the sports enthusiast, there is water skiing, fishing and swimming on Park Lake; snowmobiling, cross country skiing and curling in the winter. Pardeeville has a very good school system, and eight churches in the village and surrounding area. For all four seasons, Pardeeville is a great place to live or visit.

Pardeeville Village Hall 608-429-3121.

Pardeeville TRIATHLON

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Transition opens at 6:45am, race starts at 8:00am.

Chandler Park, Pardeeville WI Race Distance: 1/4 mile swim 15 mile bike 5K run www.racedayeventsllc.com/

12th Annual

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Car & Truck Show Saturday, September 5, 2015 Chandler Park

For reservations call: 608-429-2425 or E-mail: duckcrcg@frontier.com or Write: W6560 County G Pardeeville, WI 53954

Swimming Pond with Sandy Beach Sand Volleyball Court Video Gameroom Fishing in Duck Creek Large Shady Campsites Weekend Activities “Du Duck Inn Grill & Bar” (full liquor bar & grill)

“Camping Cabins”

One mile West of Hwy 22 at Wyocena on County Hwy G

PARDEEVILLE

SPORT MARINE PROP & SKEG REPAIR

BOAT STORAGE & MOTOR REPAIR BAIT • GUNS • USED BOATS

TACKLE AND SPORTING GOODS

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Kayaks, Canoes, Pedal Boats and Row Boats. $20 anytime --- 3 hours, All Day only $30.00 Pontoon Boats All Day $195 plus tax, Weekday Special: 4 hrs --- $99 Weekend Pricing: 4 hrs --- $115, 6hrs --- $150 New Floating Dock --- Slip Rentals 214 North Main --- Pardeeville,WI --- 608-429-4640 Website: pardeevillewatersports.com --- Email: cove321@msn.com

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Columbia County

Barn Quilts There are now even more reasons to travel the highways and byways of Columbia County…..Barn Quilts! With over 40 Barn Quilts to be found across Columbia County it’s a great way to see the countryside while celebrating the agricultural heritage of our county through the warmth and beauty of quilting art.

Barn Quilts of Columbia County is a project of the Columbia County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) and Columbia County UW-Extension. Each colorful quilt design is painted on an 8 X 16 foot plywood and each is a work of art.

Some are installed on working barns that are busy with the rhythms of farm life while others are on “retired” barns that are no longer used or have been repurposed. The barns may be freshly painted or weathered.

Many of the Barn Quilts that adorn these buildings have a story to tell that reflects the history of the farmstead. A few examples will demonstrate the uniqueness of each Barn Quilt.

For the Seemann family, the design of their Barn Quilt --- Mariner’s Compass --- was inspired by two things: a) the German name “Seemann” means water people and b) living at a four-corner crossroads, the family has always been helping people find the right direction. The Hughes family members agreed on a quilt depicting Indian corn partly because mounds near the barn were built by people who inhabited

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what is now Columbia County thousands of years before European explorers and settlers arrived. The quilt pattern for the Cupery barn -- Great Wildlife -- was chosen because 1700 acres of DNR land (French Creek) are adjacent to the property and waterfowl are abundant.

Learn more about the Columbia County

Barn Quilts, including an interactive map, photo and information about the farmsteads and quilt patterns by visiting the UW-Extension website, http://columbia. uwex.edu/family-living/barnquilts-3/ or stop by the UW-Extension office for print information. The Barn Quilts of Columbia County await you!

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CVS Windows Schrock’s Sawmill Weaver Cabinets Miller's GreenHaus Miller Small Engine Mast Bent & Dent Lilac Furniture Gallery Grandma’s Garden Katies Carpet Shop & Hand Woven Rugs Links Greenhouse Nature Trails Bakery Mast Buggy Shop Otto’s Produce & Greenhouse/ Hickory Rockers Mishler’s Country Store Pleasant View Bakery Miller’s Workshop Maple Lane Woodshop Countryside Welding & Repair

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Townline Greenhouse and Produce Kingston House Food Butterfly Antiques Sunrise Cabinet Doors & Furniture Miller’s Cabinet Shop Quilts Susie’s Weaver Harness Shop & Shoes Farmers Repair Shop Green Acres Aquaponics Future Home Tri-County Produce Auction Shady Lane Log Furniture Maple Grove Cabinets Hilltop Repair D&L Metal Buildings Bull Pen South & Main in Dalton Ms. Bouvr’es Vintage Market Grandriver Greenhouse A&E Foods/Grandma’s Candy Store D&E Sharpening/Buggies Wayside Amoco & Repair/Food Sandhill Cabinets Salemville Cheese Factory Salemville Greenhouse Chair Shop Countyline Shop Pride Originals

A Supper Club buffet located in the heart of beautiful Amish Country world Famous BuFFet Hours:

mondAy, Closed tueSdAy, Closed WedneSdAy, featuring Chicken and Dumplings - 5-9pm thurSdAy, featuring BBQ Baby Back Ribs - 5-9pm FridAy, featuring Fish Fry, 5-10pm SAturdAy, featuring Carved Prime Rib, 5-10pm SundAy, Brunch, 10-1:30pm luncH served in tHe Bar and grill:

The KingsTon house 210 South Street Kingston, WI 53939

920-394-2400

WedneSdAy-SAturdAy 11 - 1:30pm Sorry, we do not accept reservations.

Relax in our large bar and lounge while you wait.

Parties of 20 or more, please inquire at info@KingstonHouseSupperClub.com or at 920-394-2400

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GRANDMA’s GARDEN Gift gallery Next door

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Nature Areas &

Hiking Trails Beck Waterfowl Production Area Three miles of hiking trails located 1.5 miles north of Pardeeville on the west side of Hwy 22. The nature trail system on this 357 acre Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) was developed and is maintained by Indian Trails Campground in collaboration with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. A WPA consists of wetland habitat surrounded by grassland and woodland communities. While a WPA is managed primarily for ducks and geese, it also provides habitat for a variety of other wildlife species such as non-game grassland birds, shorebirds, wading birds, mink, muskrat, wild turkey and deer. Trail head parking areas are located across from Indian Trails on Haynes Road, also on Wendlick Road and Hwy 22. Trails are for foot traffic only. The WPA is open to wildlife observation, hiking, cross-country skiing, nature study and photography. Dogs must be on a leash except while engaged in hunting during established open seasons. Take only pictures, leave only footprints!

Columbus Wetland Public Hunting Grounds 248-acre property - find it by taking Lewis Street from Columbus, which turns into old Hwy 73. The grounds are just north of Hwy 151 bridge on west side of the road. The property consists of approximately 175 acres of wetland, 60 acres of upland and 20 wooded acres.

Dekorra Wetland Public Hunting Grounds 226 acre property - find it eight miles northwest of Poynette off of Highway V just west of Interstate 90/94. The property consists of approximately 15 acres of wetland, 46 acres of upland and 165 wooded acres.

Duck Creek Wetland Public Hunting Grounds 159 acre - find it four miles east of Wyocena on Highway G, on south side of G, section 21 town of Springvale. The property consists of approximately 100 acres of upland and 60 acres of marsh/stream.

French Creek Wildlife Area Cty. Hwy. F, north of Portage, this two-county area includes 3,152 acres of open marsh wetlands, upland grass fields, lowland timber, shrub type wetlands and warm water stream habitats suitable for ducks and geese, deer, squirrel, rabbit, pheasant, fur-bearing animals, sand hill cranes, herons, egrets, shorebirds and songbirds. Two man-made dikes create

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flowages for waterfowl and fur-bearing animal habitat. Some warm water fishing occurs in the flowages.

Gibraltar Rock - Lodi Rising 200 feet above the surrounding landscape, Gibraltar Rock is a flat-topped butte, an outlier of the Magnesian escarpment. With a thin Platteville-Galena dolomite cap over St. Peter sandstone, the butte offers panoramic views of the Wisconsin River Valley and Lake Wisconsin.

Goose Pond Sanctuary W7468 Prairie Lane, Arlington, 643 acres, waterfowl refuge and largest tall grass prairie restoration in Wisconsin.

Grassy Lake Wildlife Area 695 acre property - find it three miles southeast of Rio on Highway 16. Take Erdman Road or Fischer Road off from Highway 16. The property consists of approximately 380 acres of wetland, 210 acres of upland and 105 wooded acres including open water and shrub/cattail marsh wetlands, hardwood timber and grassland habitats suitable for waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit, grouse, pheasant, fur-bearing animals, sand hill cranes, herons, egrets, shorebirds, and songbirds.

Hampden Wetland Public Hunting Grounds 229 acre property - find it by taking Highway 60, six miles west from Columbus to Highway A, then south on A four miles to Arnold Road. The Department began acquiring land for this public hunting ground in 1966. Much of the property is marshy potholes with lowland timber.

Hinkson Creek Fishery Area Hinkson Creek drains a small watershed (9 square miles) as it flows a distance of 6 miles to its junction with Rowan Creek, a tributary to the Wisconsin River. An abundance of springs throughout the stream course maintain water temperatures capable of supporting a high quality brook trout fishery. Thirty-nine mammal species including muskrat, raccoon, red fox, mink, white-tailed deer, fox and gray squirrels and cottontail rabbits. Beaver are known to inhabit the stream. The presence of 153 bird species has been documented in the area which includes the common waterfowl species, ring-necked pheasants, woodcocks and ruffed grouse. It is likely such endangered species as the bald eagle and osprey, along with the threatened red-shouldered hawk and

loggerhead shrike, pass through the area.

Hiking Trails at the Historic Indian Agency House The Historic Indian Agency House Nature Trails are adjacent to the Portage segment of the Ice Age Trail. The trail head is just across the road and north of our parking lot and follows the old Portage Canal. This 3/4 mile path offers flat, easy hiking, and wildlife abounds along the way.

Watch for woodcock, quail, and songbirds in the woods along the trail, or see if you can catch a glimpse of a heron, teal or other water birds in the canal. A variety of turtles, snakes and frogs also might be spotted along the trail or banks of the canal.

Jennings Creek Wildlife Area 530 acre property - find it by heading north out of Rio on Hwy. SS 2 miles to Jennings Road, then east on Jennings less than 2 miles to Ludwig Road, then continue to Jennings Creek.

The area includes cold water stream frontage, shrub wetlands hardwood forest, and conifer timberland suitable for deer, grouse, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, sandhill cranes, fur-bearing animals, songbirds and trout.

Lake Wisconsin Cty Hwy. CS, Poynette More than just a wide spot in the Wisconsin River, Lake Wisconsin is 9,000 acres of unlimited water activities, including sailing, swimming, boating, water-skiing, and canoeing. Fish taken here include sturgeon, panfish, walleye, bass, northern and lunker muskies. Accessible from a number of boat landings, resorts and campgrounds, Lake Wisconsin is Central Wisconsin’s natural water fun center.

Lodi Marsh Wildlife Area Cty. Hwy. Y, south of Lodi, 1,044 acres in Columbia and Dane counties combined, including cold water stream frontage, shrub wetlands, hardwood forest, cropland and grassland fields suitable for deer, grouse, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, pheasant, fur-bearing animals, sandhill cranes, songbirds and trout.

MacKenzie Center Cty. Hwy CS/Q, Poynette This environmental center operated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is open for every season. The property features native prairies, woodlands, and a nature pond to explore. Five hiking trails wind through the forests and are suitable for all ages; one trail is also ADA accessible. Visitors can enjoy viewing

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Nature Areas &

Hiking Trails our resident native wildlife (wolves, owls, bison, and more) in our native wildlife area, and visit our conservation exhibit and historic log cabin.

Search ‘MacKenzie’ at dnr.wi.gov.

Mud Lake Wildlife Area 2,283 acre property - find it south of Rio 1 mile on Hwy. C, then west on Drake Road 1 mile.

The property consists of approximately 1450 acres of wetland, 590 acres of upland, and 220 acres of wooded habitat. You will find a hardwood forest, grassland fields, cropland and shrub wetlands, suitable for waterfowl, deer, pheasant, grouse, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, sandhill cranes, fur-bearing animals, herons, shorebirds, and songbirds. Two man-made dikes enhance water levels of the large wetlands to improve waterfowl habitat.

Paradise Marsh Wildlife Area 1,588 acre property - find it by going south of Randolph one mile on Highway 73 to Highway G. Go west on G three miles to the wildlife area.

The property consists of approximately 1,270 acres of wetland, 260 acres of grasslands and 60 acres of wooded habitat. You will find warm water stream frontage with extensive cattail and shrub marsh wetlands, hardwood timber, grassland fields and cropland. Habitat is suitable for deer, squirrel, rabbit, pheasant, fur-bearing animals, sandhill cranes, herons and songbirds.

Park Lake, Pardeeville 330 acre lake - maximum depth of 27 feet.

Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

Peter Helland Wildlife Area 3,543 acre property - find it six miles east of Pardeeville on County Road P. The property consists of approximately 2,700 acres of wetland, 500 acres of grassland, 240 acres of wooded habitat and some shrub and agricultural lands.

Pine Island Wildlife Area 5,499-acre property - located along the Wisconsin River southwest of Portage. The property consists of approximately 1,200 acres of wetland habitats, 1000 acres of grasslands, 1500 acres of oak/savanna habitats and 1,900 acres of wooded habitat. Includes cattail and shrub marshes, lowland hardwood, grassland fields, cropland, river islands and native prairie habitats suitable for deer, pheasant, squirrel, rabbit, turkey, grouse, ducks, geese, fur-bearing animals, sandhill cranes, herons and songbirds.

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Spring Lake, Pardeeville 27 acre lake - maximum depth of 32 feet.

Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.

Springville Wildlife Area Cty. Hwys. P and SS between Pardeeville and Cambria, 2,841 acres with warm water stream frontage, extensive ditched wetlands, cattail/ shrub marsh, grassland fields, pheasant, rabbits, ducks, geese, fur-bearing animals, sandhill cranes, herons and songbirds.

Swan Lake Wildlife Area 2,466 acre property - one mile east of Portage off of Highway P in Columbia County. The property consists of approximately 2,000 acres of wetlands, 100 acres of grassland and 366 acres of wooded habitat. The Fox River flows through the Swan Lake Wildlife Area in a northwesterly direction from Swan Lake on the east. Extensive cattail marshes, lowland aspen woodland, shrub wetlands, grassland, and a 1.5 mile dike for water level control, suitable for deer, pheasant, rabbits, ducks, fur-bearing animals, sandhill cranes, herons, shorebirds and songbirds.

fisheries in Columbia County

Hinkson Creek Fishery Near Cty. Hwy. J northwest of Poynette, 160 acres of shrub and wetland along the Hinkson Creek trout stream with brown and brook trout, deer, squirrel, grouse, fur-bearing animals, sandhill cranes and songbirds.

Rocky Run Creek Fishery Located southwest of Wyocena between State Hwy. 22 and U.S. 51, 750 acres of cold water stream frontage, shrub wetlands, upland hardwood forest, grassland fields and some cropland. The stream provides a fishery for brown trout. Habitat is suitable for deer, grouse, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, sandhill cranes, fur-bearing animals, songbirds and limited waterfowl use.

Rowan Creek Fishery From Cty. Hwys. J and CS west of Poynette, along Rowan Creek, 650 acres of cold water stream frontage, shrub wetland and lowland hardwood habitat suitable for deer, grouse, squirrel, rabbit, sandhill cranes, fur-bearing animals, songbirds and limited waterfowl use.

Wisconsin River Wisconsin Dells to Portage Running approximately 19 miles from Wisconsin Dells to Portage, the Wisconsin River is a great place to float, boat, canoe, sail or swim.

Accessible from numerous public and private boat landings and launching ramps along the way, during low water periods, the river has many sand bars to lounge on and shallows to wade in. Under these conditions, canoes and small boats that can be dragged over sandbars are recommended. Fishing enthusiasts will find sturgeon, bass, panfish, northern, walleye, muskie and more in these waters.

Sanctuary Sites in Columbia County

Goose Pond Sanctuary in Columbia County In the Town of Leeds, there are several prairies (Sue Ames, Hopkins Road, and Ankenbrandt) that are part of the larger Goose Pond Sanctuary. Erstad Prairie, next to Schoeneberg’s Marsh, is also in the town. All are open to the public.

Hopkins Road Prairie A 40-acre tallgrass prairie restoration with 1.5 miles of mowed hiking trails. Off-road parking area is on Hopkins Rd. east of Goose Pond.

Sue Ames Prairie Hike west from Hopkins Road Prairie parking area down the quarter-mile access lane to the trailhead. Two miles of mowed trail inside and around the edge extend through tall grass prairie on rolling terrain that provides good views to the west.

Ankenbrandt Prairie Visitors can walk north on the mowed old farm lane from Kampen Road to Highways 51 and 60. This large, productive restoration features over 50 plant species on 80 acres. Park in mowed area at southwest corner of the prairie just west of Hopkins Road.

Erstad Prairie A 60-acre sanctuary, with 18 acres of wetlands and 42 acres of uplands, has a hiking trail to an overview of a small wetland frequented by migrating waterfowl and marsh birds. Hike north to see the expansive 700 acres of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Waterfowl Production Area at Schoeneberg’s Marsh, a premier prairie wetland with nesting Yellow-headed Blackbirds and Black Terns. The entire parcel is open during the fall for hunting.

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Arlington

July 30-August 2, 2015 Arlington Firemen’s Festival

The Village of Arlington is a small rural community nestled in the center of some of the most prime farm land in the state. Arlington is an attractive well-kept community, which borders such major road arteries as State Highways 22, 51 and 60 and Interstate Highways 90 & 94. These major highways along with the close proximity to the Dane County Airport makes Arlington accessible to all.

The Village of Arlington is a growing community of 823 residents located just twenty miles north of downtown Madison in southern Columbia County. Arlington enjoys an atmosphere of “small-town” charm as well as access to the best of an urban lifestyle. A Village President and a four member Village Board govern the Village. Arlington provides a wide range of quality municipal services, including public utilities (water and sewer), public works, parks, and general government services. Arlington residents today enjoy a quality of life that is second to none in Columbia County. The location of Arlington next to all major highways and its Rail Systems makes it a prime location for business. The quality of life in this rural community and its Midwest workforce lends itself to a successful business atmosphere.

Poynette

Wyocena

The “Poynette...Naturally” motto describes the recreational and lifestyle options available in Poynette. Located in the rolling glacial hills just south of the Baraboo range and the Old Military Highway connecting forts at Green Bay and Prairie du Chien, Poynette residents enjoy a picturesque setting. Lake Wisconsin (3 miles away), Devil’s Lake, and numerous small lakes enhance year-round recreational activity.

Wisconsin’s #2 trout stream, Rowan Creek, bisects two parks in downtown Poynette.

Less than 2 miles away is the MacKenzie Center with a natural prairie, hiking trails, an animal park and a facility for environmental education. With the recent addition of a Golf Course and Club House, Poynette is a four season recreation area with all seasons providing a wealth of activities.

AREA PARKS

Pauquette Park is located at 126 S. Main Street, next to the Poynette Police Station. The park shelter area is available for rent by calling the Village Hall offices at 608-635-2122 x 201 or email clerk@poynette-wi.gov. Rental of the shelter is on a first come first serve basis and the rental fee is required to reserve your spot.

The baseball diamonds are scheduled separately by the Parks Commission, for more information on reserving the ball diamonds contact Davy Tomlinson at dtomlinson@ poynette-wi.gov

Valley View Park Splash Pad

Valley View Park, located at 300 Park St., is home of the new Splash Pad. Hours of operation for the Splash Pad are 9:00 a.m.

- 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The pavilion is available on a first come first served basis.

The MacKenzie cenTer

The Village of Wyocena is the 7th smallest community among those in Columbia County. The village park, Dickason-Toppe, is located off Hwy 22 by the Wyocena Community Center. Various youth activities along with a church softball league use the Dickason-Toppe Park in the summer time.

The Community Center has a nutrition site, library, village offices and a gym that is used during the winter months for walking, youth basketball and wrestling along with a class for hunter safety. The Community Center also has rooms to rent for parties or for a large event the gym.

The Village of Wyocena has the Columbia County nursing home facilities that were updated in 2012 and the Columbia County Hwy department is also located on the south side of the Village.

Wyona Lake is a 93 acre lake located in the north central portion of the Village that offers fishing at several access points. The village had the lake restocked with various fish in 2012. The Columbia County Park is located just outside of the village on Hwy G going east and on Hwy G going west of the village there is the Duck Creek campground.

While Wyocena is a small community we have a number of lots available for new homes. Wyocena is located just off Hwy 16 and Hwy 22.

9 Hole Uniquely Designed Course

2 miles east of Poynette on Co Rd CS & Q – 608-635-8105

Visit the natiVe wildlife in the wildlife habitat area Climb the fire tower hike self-guided nature trails learn outdoor skills PartiCiPate in enVironmental eduCation field triPs

Find us on the web at: dnr.wi.gov search “MacKenzie”

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Hours of Operation Grounds and trails: Open daily, Dawn to Dusk Wildlife Habitat Area: November – April: Open Monday through Friday 8am-4pm First full weekend of May through last full weekend of October: Open daily 8am – 4pm

Call for Tee Times!

1004 Links Drive, Poynette, WI 53955 (608) 635-3837 Clubhouse ◆ Practice Facilities ◆ Bar & Snacks www.shepherdsmeadowgolf.com

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FREE OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 – TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Friesland Band Concerts and Pie Social

7:30 pm Every Tuesday evening, Friesland Shelter in Downtown Friesland on Cty Hwy EF, just north of Hwy 33 Contact - Marcia J Dykstra, 920-348-5156

EVERY WEDNESDAY JUNE – AUGUST Concerts at the Portage

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm The Columbia County Visitor’s Bureau invites you to their outdoor concert series which is held at the Portage VFW, 215 W. Collins Street, Portage (behind Walgreen’s) – inside if inclement weather.

Grab your chair or blanket, a carry-out from a local restaurant or bring a picnic with you. Desserts will be served by a local nonprofit. Come join us for a different group each week all summer long.

Contact – Carmen Griffith, 608-697-6907, carmen@travelcolumbiacounty.net, www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

EVERY THURSDAY THURSDAY, JUNE 11 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Pardeeville Band Concerts and Pie Social

7 pm Every Thursday evening the Dual County Band concerts are held on the lawn of the Angie Williams Cox Library in downtown Pardeeville.

Bring your own chair and enjoy music, pie and ice cream.

Contact – Marco Pufahl 608-429-2500

LOCAL CAR SHOWS

EVERY WEDNESDAY MAY 28 – SEPTEMBER 3 Pardeeville Cruise Inn - Pardeeville

5:30 pm – 8 pm One night a month where they do a road cruise to different towns.

All cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Contact Garry Millard, 608-617-7719, for more information – www.facebook.com/ pardeevillecruiseinn

EVERY TUESDAY JUNE - AUGUST Tuesday is Cruise day!

Lodi - 6 pm – 9 pm every Tuesday in June, July & August @ All Stop Travel Plaza, Lodi - Hwy. 60 & I90/94 A different live band every week 6-8 pm A different local sponsor each week provides door prizes Open to all collector or special interest cars Spectators welcome! Free Event!

For more information please contact: Ron @ 608-279-5929

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH MOTORCYCLE NIGHTS May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, 2015

Presented by Moto Clasico at Hydro Street Brewing Company of Columbus benefiting non-profit organizations in Dane and Columbia County. All Riders and All Bikes Welcome! 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Craft Beer – Food – Live Music – Prizes For information visit: www.motoclasico.com or www.hydrostreetbrew.com

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Events

Calendar March

Saturday, March 28 Fall River Fire Dept.

Bingo & Meat Raffle Held at the Fall River Fire Station Starting at 7:00PM

April

Saturday, April 4 10 a.m.

Lions Easter Egg Hunt in Portage

Foil-wrapped chocolate eggs will be scattered on the grounds of Woodridge and John Muir school at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning. Bring baskets or bags to collect eggs. Children are separated by age groups from 1-10 years of age.

Saturday, April 4 Easter Bash

Stop at Pierce’s Market Place in Portage for fun activities with the Easter Bunny.

Saturday, April 5 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Maple Syrup Festival

Each year, the annual MacKenzie’s Maple Syrup Festival takes place during the first weekend of April. Begin your day with a pancake breakfast held in our main lodge, hosted by the Friends of the MacKenzie Center. The breakfast runs from 8 a.m. to noon for a nominal fee. The rest of the festival is free -- enjoy guided tours of the sugarbush, demonstrations on tapping a maple tree and making syrup, and learn how Native American and Pioneers

made maple sugar and syrup as well as current methods used.

Participants will also have the opportunity to watch homemade ice cream being churned with an antique engine, listen to live, old-time, country music and take a horse-drawn wagon ride.

MacKenzie Center - W7303 Co Road CS & Q; Poynette WI 53955 - 608-635-8105 - dnrmackenziecenter@ wisconsin.gov http://dnr.wi.gov/ and search ‘MacKenzie’ MacKenzie Center

Saturday, April 11 7:30 p.m.

Krause Family Band - Performing Arts Concert Series Playing a mixture of original music, bluegrass/folk, and renditions of contemporary favorites, with just a bit of storytelling mixed in! Portage Center for the Arts at 301 E. Cook Street in Portage - 608-742-5655 www. portagecenterforthearts.com

Thursday, April 23 Noon PCA Brown Bag Lunch Series

Pat Grahn, Presentation on “A History of Wedding Gowns” with actual dresses from each decade, the oldest dating to 1908 - $5 at the door. Portage Center for the Arts at 301 E. Cook Street in Portage - 608-742-5655 www.portagecenterforthearts.com

Friday, April 24 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Wine Walk

Join us for a Wine Walk in

EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING Texas Hold ‘em 6 pm – 10 pm

Portage VFW, 215 W. Collins Street, Portage 100% Payout $20 buy in every Wednesday night-open to the public

EVERY OTHER SUNDAY EVENING Bingo 4 pm – 8 pm

Portage VFW, 215 W. Collins Street, Portage Open to the public

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Calendar downtown Portage. Spend time with your friends enjoying great wine inside various businesses and walking from place to place to shop. Advance ticket sales will start March 25th. Tickets will be sold by cash or check at the Chamber of Commerce Office. (104 West Cook Street) Tickets to the Wine Walk are $25 each. Admission includes one wine glass per person, tasting map and wristband.

Participants must be 21 or over and ID is required. Portage Area Chamber of Commerce www.portagewi.com - 608-742-6242

Saturday, April 25 8 a.m. – Noon Arbor Day Event

Columbus Fireman’s Park Pavilion

May

Saturday, May 2 8 a.m.

Pardeeville Student Council Cancer Run-Walk

120 S. Oak Street, Pardeeville High School, registration starting at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with the events starting at 10 a.m. with a 5K Run and a silent auction with numerous gift baskets. Contact Chris Lynch at 608-697-9611 or check their website – www.phsrunwalk.com

Saturday, May 2 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Bike Rodeo

Portage Police Department in partnership with Portage Kiwanis Club Columbia County Fairgrounds Register your bicycle with the police department, ride the obstacle course, get a free helmet and a chance to win a new bike. Portage Police Department – 608-742-2174

Saturday, May 2 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Portage Presbyterian Church Spring Fling 24

Salad Luncheon $5 – Crafts and Bake Sale: breads, cookies, rolls, candy and more at 120 W. Pleasant Street – 608-742-6006

Saturday, May 9 Decorate a Cake

Come to Pierce’s Market Place in Portage and decorate a cake for Mother’s Day.

Saturday, May 9 8 a.m.

One Mother of a run

Half marathon, 10k, 5K, Kids fun run - Lodi High School located at 1100 Sauk Street, Lodi WI 53555 put on by the Optimist Club Lodi with the Half marathon starting at 8 a.m. It lives up to its name, it’s “One Mother of a Run” contact person – Joe Bainbridge joe@springcreekengineering.com www.onemotherofarun.com

Saturday, May 9 Randolph Spring Fling-City Wide Rummage Sales www.randolphwi.net

Saturday, May 9 Badger Antique Auto Club Car Show Countryside Ford

Saturday, May 9 Redbud Days Celebration

Library book sale and City wide garage sales in Columbus.

Brat stand and many other activities planned. Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce - 920-623-3699 - info@ columbuswichamber.com

Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17 St. Mary’s Best Fest

Save this date for a weekend of fun, food, music, carnival rides and so much more. Raffle tickets for sale now at St. Mary’s. Teams are forming for the bed races and crafters are needed for the craft/vendor fair. www.stmaryotic.com St. Mary’s School and Church - Portage - 608-742-6998

Saturday, May 16 Heritage Paddle Canoe Ride

Monday, May 25 Pardeeville Memorial Day Program

Heritage Paddle launches from Indian Agency House, and we paddle up beyond Governors Bend to County Road O. Next day is from O to Packwaukee. Details here: www. wisconsinpaddlers.org/activities/ newp-2015-public-paddle-events

American Legion Park

Monday, May 25 10:30 a.m.

Portage Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade

Sunday, May 17 Historic Indian Agency House Opening Celebration

The Historic Indian Agency House celebrates the traditional opening of their public season and their 83rd year of protecting and sharing Wisconsin’s rich history.

This free event will feature a traditional cultural performance

by Ho-Chunk singers and dancers (the ancestral occupants of this land), a Native American flute solo, and special guided tours of the 1832 Indian Agency House. The public is invited to attend, and asked to bring a chair or blanket for this outdoor event. Donations appreciated.

Historic Indian Agency House at 1490 Agency House Road in Portage - 608-742-6362 www.agencyhouse.org

Thursday, May 21 – Saturday, May 23 Pardeeville City Wide Rummage and Garage Sales Saturday, May 23 3rd Annual Cambria Car Show

Parade starts at the intersection of W. Slifer Street and Airport Road and goes east to Blue Star Park where a ceremony is held following the parade. Contact Dave DuVall at 608-745-1680 for additional information.

Thursday, May 28 Noon PCA Brown Bag Lunch Series The Gospeliers

Ten retired gentlemen ages 68 to 89 from the Pardeeville area sing “gospel” because they love to sing - $5 at the door. Portage Center for the Arts at 301 E. Cook Street in Portage - 608-742-5655 www. portagecenterforthearts.com

Saturday, May 30 Canal Day

Enjoy this celebration including a parade, craft fair and canoe rides.

Contact Tricia at (608) 566-5730

Saturday, May 30 Savanna Oaks Community Farmer’s Market

Ninth Annual Farmer’s Market Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Rain or Shine) Hwy. 16 & Savanna Rd across from the Village of Fall River, different events and activities planned each week Vendors are always welcome. Call 920-484-3337 or visit our website www.savannaoakscenter.com

Cambria Tarrant Park on East Edgewater Street sponsored by the Cambria Park Committee.

To register - contact Russ Winchell at 920-348-5058.

Monday, May 25 8:15 a.m. - Noon Wyocena Memorial Monday, June 1 Day Commemoration 6:00 p.m. and parade Concert in the Park Wyocena Community Center

June

(Village Hall) - 165 E Dodge St, Wyocena - Memorial Day program at 8:15 a.m. Parade from Village Hall to Wyocena Cemetery following program.

Community potluck celebration and Friends of Library book sale and fundraiser at noon. Wyocena Village Clerk - 608-429-2349 http://villageofwyocena.com

Sponsored by the Village of Fall River. Featuring the Fall River High School Pep Band under the direction of Mr. Alex Rambo.

Brats & HOME MADE pies will be served. Concert starts at 6 p.m. at the Fall River Village Park.

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Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6 Fall River Village Garage Sale & Brat Fry

Sales start at 8 a.m. Brat Fry at 10 a.m. that is located in the center of Fall River at The Furniture Service Station. Event sponsored by Fall River Chamber.

Get more information on website - www.fallriverwichamber.com

Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6 Art That Blooms Exhibit!

This is a wonderful event, free and open to the public featuring original artwork by area artists, along with fresh floral arrangements and poetry inspired by each individual work of art. All this comes together for a two day, multi-sensory event the first weekend in June!

Opening reception Friday with a poetry reading at 6:30 p.m.

Portage Center for the Arts at 301 E. Cook Street in Portage - 608-742-5655 www.portagecenterforthearts.com

Saturday, June 6 Cambria Village Wide Garage Sales

To be on the map and/or place an ad call Joelle DeBoer or the Village Office at 920-3485443 no later than May 29.

Saturday, June 6 – 10 a.m.

Downtown Walking Tour Spend the morning learning about Historic Downtown Portage. The guided tour starts at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office at 104 West Cook Street in Portage. www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242

Tuesday, June 9 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wildlife Summer Series in the Wildlife Area

Join us for an educational wildlife tour featuring the wild residents at the MacKenzie Center that are home for life in the live wildlife habitat area. Focusing on the nocturnal and unique adaptations of these residents you will learn from these animals up close from our educators. This tour is one of three in this special wildlife summer series. Join us for one or all. Pre-registration is required via email; participation fee may be charged. Event is

best suited for ages 13 and up.

MacKenzie Center - W7303 Co Road CS & Q; Poynette WI 53955 - 608-635-8105 dnrmackenziecenter@wisconsin. gov -Website – http://dnr. wi.gov/ and search ‘MacKenzie’

Thursday, June 11 – Saturday, June 13 Portage Citywide Garage Sales

Deals throughout Portage at the Citywide Garage Sales Weekend! Send your garage sales to us by email at pacc@ portagewi.com and we will post online. Portage Area Chamber of Commerce - www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242

Friday, June 12 Friday Night Out in Columbus

Evening downtown walking tour with police officers and city leaders - Sponsored by Columbus Police Department 920-623-5919

Saturday, June 13 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Portage City Flea Market

Featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles and so much more. Being held this year with the Portage Citywide Garage Sales. This event is an indoor/outdoor so we’ll be there rain or shine! www.portagewi. gov. Veterans Memorial Fields home of the Columbia County Fair located next to and inside the Bidwell Building in the center of the area. Parks and Recreation 608-742-2178

Saturday, June 20 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Motostatic

Pardeeville Lions Club hosts at beautiful Chandler Park in Pardeeville – cars, music, food, train rides, tractor pulls for the kids, pontoon rides and much more. Free admission for the general public! For more information – www.motostatic. com – info@motostatic.com – Dick Depies – 608-697-0347

Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21 Columbus Horse & Carriage Festival

Horse and Carriage competition at Columbus Fireman’s Park all weekend. Horse related items for sale in the pavilion. Horse

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Calendar and Carriage parade through city streets. See website for times of competition and parade. www.columbuscarriagefestival.org

Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28 Rio Sesquicentennial Celebration

At Rio Fireman’s Park and various other locations in town. We have a Facebook page called “Rio Sesquicentennial 2015” and will also be posting information on our historical society website www.riohistory.org Sponsored by the Rio Community Club and the Rio Area Historical Society

Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28 Children’s Theatre Performances

Through the lens of the theater, young people learn to view reality afresh, to revise prejudices, to reflect on the consequences of personal behavior, and to see differences from many points of view, which lead to greater tolerance and understanding among all human beings. By stepping into the world of drama, young people become empowered to shape and reshape life itself! Portage Center for the Arts at 301 E. Cook Street in Portage - 608-742-5655 www.portagecenterforthearts.com

Friday, June 26 – Saturday, June 27 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Portage

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Portage will be taking place at the Portage High School Track. The event will start at 6 p.m. on Friday night and all cancer survivors are invited to a special reception in their honor just after the opening ceremony. The Community is welcome to enjoy music, food, fun, entertainment and activities. This free event is open

to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. Everyone has been touched by cancer in one way or another, whether through a family member, neighbor, friend or co-worker.

Please join us in celebrating those who have beat cancer, remembering those who we have lost and joining those who continue to battle this disease!

Kristi (Grothman) Rickey at 608-697-5532 - www. relayforlife.org/portagewi Opening Ceremony – Friday evening at 6 p.m. - Luminaria Ceremony (candlelight vigil) – Friday evening at 9 p.m. Closing Ceremony – Saturday morning at 9 a.m.

If you are interested in forming a team and camping with us at the Track, there is still time! Please consider joining us for this event!

June 27-Fall River Savanna Oaks Summer Concert MAGGIE MAE & THE HEARTLAND BAND

Gates open at 3 pm Chicken BBQ at 4 pm Show starts at 5 pm Savanna Oaks Community Center is located on HWY. 16 across from the Village of Fall River Call 920-484-6257 or visit website www.savannaoakscenter.com

Sunday, June 28 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Columbus/Fall River Sno-Blazer’s Pancake Breakfast Held at Silver Springs Campgrounds located on Ludwig Rd. Rio, WI - Serving from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

July

Wednesday, July 1 – Sunday, July 5 Columbus Fourth of July Celebration Firecracker 5 run sponsored

by Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce - 920-623-3699 info@columbuswichamber.com

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Calendar Huge parade starts at noon sponsored by Columbus Fourth of July Committee. Many activities in Columbus Fireman’s Park with food, refreshments, carnival, other events. Great fireworks display at dusk. Tori Weidemann - 920-344-0101

Friday, July 3 7:30 p.m.

Concert in the Park Fourth of July Celebration

Join us for some great summer music at the Portage Concert in the Park Fourth of July Celebration. Bring your lawn chair to Pauquette Park (corner of Hwy 33 and Pierce Street) and spend an evening listening to the great music of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra.

Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks over the Wisconsin River at 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy a cold treat of Culver’s Custard and Pepsi products during the performances.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce - www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242

Friday, July 3 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

Pardeeville 4th of July Committee Band Night Pardeeville 4th of July Committee is sponsoring the band Road Trip at beautiful Chandler Park in Pardeeville

Saturday, July 4 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Pardeeville Area Business Association Scholarship Breakfast

Come see Bob Williams and his Big Fry Pan featuring the All American Omelet – you do not want to miss this!! Come to Village Parking Lot across from Pardeeville Kwik Trip.

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Saturday, July 4 – Noon Pardeeville 4th of July Parade Downtown Pardeeville

farm tractors, Please call us and bring yours and it’s free to show. Bret Esse at 608-2977400 - We are looking for more flea market vendors, farm toy show vendors, and toy farmers for more amazing displays.

Saturday, July 11 Pardeeville Triathlon

Start at beautiful Chandler Park with transition open at 6:45 a.m. and race starting at 8 a.m.

Saturday, July 4 – Dusk Pardeeville Fireworks

Saturday, July 11 8:30 a.m. - Noon Cambria Kiwanis Pea & Bean Sale

Tuesday, July 7 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Wildlife Summer Series in the Wildlife Area

Saturday, July 11 9 a.m.

The 17th Annual Poynette Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing

Come and enjoy fireworks at dusk at beautiful Chandler Park.

Come and enjoy the fun!

Join us for an educational wildlife tour featuring the wild residents at the MacKenzie Center that are home for life in the live wildlife habitat area. Focusing on the apex predators and the predator prey relationships between these residents you will learn from these animals up close from our educators. This tour is one of three in this special wildlife summer series. Join us for one or all. Pre-registration is required via email; participation fee may be charged. Event is best suited for ages 13 and up. MacKenzie Center - W7303 Co Road CS & Q; Poynette WI 53955 - 608-635-8105 dnrmackenziecenter@wisconsin. gov - Website – http://dnr. wi.gov/ and search ‘MacKenzie’

Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12 – Noon Friday until Noon on Sunday Garden Tractor Daze

Garden Tractor Daze at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.

Featuring a Garden Tractor show with farm tractors, hit and miss engines, antique farm garden equipment, pedal pull for adults and kids, indoor flea market and farm toy show with an outside garden tractor swap meet. Do you have something to demonstrate during the show? Give us a call! We are looking for more show garden/

in Tarrant Park - Cambria

Join the Poynette Area Chamber of Commerce for their exclusive fundraiser for 2016 scholarships for Poynette High School graduating seniors. Everyone is welcome! Shepherds Meadow Golf Course, 1004 Links Drive, Poynette, Carla Housner, 608-635-3837, www.shepherdsmeadowgolf.com

Saturday, July 11 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Portage City Flea Market

Featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles and so much more at Market Square in Downtown Portage at the corner of Hwy 33 and Adams Street. (next to Wilz Drug Store) www.portagewi.gov Parks and Recreation 608-742-2178

Saturday, July 11 10 a.m.

Downtown Walking Tour

Spend the morning learning about Historic Downtown Portage. The guided tour starts at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office at 104 West Cook Street in Portage. 608742-6242 - www.portagewi.com

Friday, July 17 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Beer Walk

Enjoy a fun evening out in Downtown Portage. Stop by numerous locations to sample

various beers. Downtown Portage - 608-566-5730

Saturday, July 18 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Explore Archery

Spend the afternoon learning some new Archery Skills! Spend some time at the MacKenzie Center learning archery skills for the beginner. The event is free and is best suited for ages 8 and up, but the entire family is welcome to participate.

Near the main Lodge MacKenzie Center W7303 Co Road CS & Q; Poynette WI 53955 - 608-635-8105 dnrmackenziecenter@wisconsin. gov - Website – http://dnr. wi.gov/ and search ‘MacKenzie’

Saturday, July 18 DeKorra Fest

This event is held the third Saturday in July each year.

At this event, the Town of Dekorra has many persons and organizations donate their time and resources for a spectacular fireworks exhibition. The day begins with a farm, auto, classic car, snowmobile, etc. exhibit at 1 p.m. This leads to bands and musical entertainment in the afternoon, and early evening.

There is entertainment for the whole family in the way of pony rides, moon walks, young children’s games, and much more, during the day. The Lodi Area Radio Control Club (LARC) has a brilliant display from late afternoon through Dusk. At Dusk (9:30), there is a fantastic fireworks exhibition.

Last year it was done with a varied musical background.

During all of this the Lions will be serving food and beverage, and other snacks. This is held at W8901 Hall Roads, Poynette.

Watch for banners and signs at adjoining Hwy. CS, 51, and Whalen’s Grade, for the location north of Poynette.

Website is - www.

DekorraFireworks.com and Facebook is - Dekorra Fest.

For more information, further directions, and raffle tickets, please call Vickie at 608-6352014. We’ll have a blast!

Wednesday, July 22 – Sunday, July 26 Columbia County Fair

Games, Carnival, Food, Fun for all. FREE Parking/FREE Admissions/Paid Grandstand.

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Motocross, Tractor/Truck Pull, Rodeo, Demo Derby, Cruisin’ to the Fair of classic cars and trucks plus so much more!!

Visit www.columbiacofair.com for a complete schedule.

Sunday, July 26 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Columbus/Fall River Sno-Blazer’s Pancake Breakfast Held at Silver Springs Campgrounds located on Ludwig Rd. Rio, WI - Serving from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Saturday, July 26 4 p.m.

Poynette Street Dance Hosted by The Frontier Bar and Harmony Bar, Main Street, Poynette - Yo - Tari Hendrickson, 608-635-4189

Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2 Park Days Ball Tournament at Cambria Tarrant Park

Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2 Arlington Festival

The Arlington Festival will begin on Thursday August 6 through Sunday August 9 and will include events such as softball, volleyball, and horseshoe tournaments as well as tractor pulls, a kiddie parade and a Main Street parade on Sunday.

Friday, July 31 Cambria Park Board Pig Roast at Cambria Tarrant Park

August

Saturday, August 1 10 a.m.

Park Days Parade Followed by festivities in Cambria Tarrant Park

Saturday, August 1 10 a.m.

Downtown Walking Tour

Spend the morning learning about Historic Downtown Portage. The guided tour starts at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office at 104 West Cook Street in Portage. 608742-6242 - www.portagewi.com

Sunday, August 2 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

4th Annual Arts and Ales Festival

100 N Dickason Boulevard, Columbus, WI - Downtown Columbus Under the Clocktower.

Organized by: Hydro Street Brewing Company, Wisconsin Dual Sportsriders and The Festival Urban Ninjas.Help us “Celebrate the Craft Inside Everyone” and also raise money for Cancer Research.

Profits are donated to the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Events throughout the day include vendors showcasing local produce, arts & crafts, live music, food, a home brewers competition, bean bag and poker tournaments and of course craft beer. Contact info: Sandye Adams, 920-350-0252, brewgoddess@hydrostreetbrew. com - www.columbuswifun.com

Saturday, August 8 8 a.m. - Noon Cambria Kiwanis Corn & Bean Sale in Tarrant Park – Cambria

Saturday, August 8 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Kiwanis Ride to Read - Bike Ride Fundraiser

Please join the Portage Kiwanis Club in their Metric Century “Ride to Read” fundraiser pedaling through scenic Amish country with 4 routes available. The proceeds of this fundraiser will be used to purchase books for KIDS. Includes continental breakfast, refreshment stops in route, detailed route map, complimentary gift and SAG wagon if needed. Start Location is the Park located along the Canal on Mullett Street just on the East Side of Hwy 51/16. www.kiwanisridetoread.com – 608-742-8841 – ridetoread@ gmail.com - Pre-registration $25, Day of registration $30

Saturday, August 8 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Portage City Flea Market

Come to the Portage City Flea Market featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles and so much more. Being held this year with the Portage Citywide Garage Sales. This event is an indoor/outdoor so we’ll be there rain or shine!

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Calendar www.portagewi.gov - Veterans Memorial Fields home of the Columbia County Fair located next to and inside the Bidwell Building in the center of the area. Parks and Recreation 608-742-2178

music, tours of Gale’s two homes in Portage, ice cream social and more. Contact Jeff Grothman: 608-742-2228

Saturday, August 8 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Pardeeville Sidewalk Sales

The race starts at beautiful Silver Lake and continues in the gently rolling countryside of Portage. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, and food. www.silverlaketriathlon. com - Myrna at 608-742-4888

Come check out the local businesses and see what is on sale. For more information call Kathy Cook – 608-429-2700.

Tuesday, August 11 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Wildlife Summer Series in the Wildlife Area

Join us for an educational wildlife tour featuring the wild residents at the MacKenzie Center that are home for life in the live wildlife habitat area. Focusing on the specific care and enrichment these residents need you will learn from these animals up close from our wildlife staff. This tour is one of three in this special wildlife summer series. Join us for one or all. Pre-registration is required via email; participation fee may be charged. Event is best suited for ages 13 and up.

MacKenzie Center - W7303 Co Road CS & Q; Poynette WI 53955 - 608-635-8105 dnrmackenziecenter@wisconsin. gov -Website – http://dnr. wi.gov/ and search ‘MacKenzie’

Thursday, August 13 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Fitz’s Corn Boil Bar open till 1 a.m. - Fitz’s on the Lake - W11602 Cty Hwy V, Lodi, WI 53555

Saturday, August 15 Zona Gale Celebrates Friendship Village

A commemoration of Pulitzer Prize winning dramatist & social activist Zona Gale. Poetry & play reading, cemetery tour,

Saturday, August 15 Silver Lake Triathlon

Saturday, August 15 6 p.m.

Music Fest at Lawton Field

Music Festival held at Lawton Field to support the Greater Portage Youth Education Foundation. Tickets are $10 and food and beverage will be available at the event.

Tom Pinion at 393-9945

Friday, August 21 – Saturday, August 22 Taste of Portage Market Fair

Come enjoy family fun at this event, now celebrating 24 years! There will be great food, live music on two different stages, kid’s activities, an art and craft show along with a car show. Downtown Portage along Hwy 33 and in the Market Square Parking Lot. Contact: Portage Area Chamber of Commerce - 608-742-6242 - pacc@portagewi.com www.portagewi.com

Saturday, August 22 Dump Poker Run

All proceeds go to charity – Cambria – Contact The Dump Bar – 920-348-5733 – http:// thedumpbar.com – www. facebook.com/thedumpcambria

Performing Arts Series (Generally September through April)

These highly talented and

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Calendar sought-after performing artists are selected to appeal to a variety of ages and tastes! This promises to be another fun and exciting season of music!

Reserved season tickets and individual tickets for our annual six-concert Performing Arts Series go on sale to the general public beginning September 1st.

Season tickets for all six shows are $70 adults (plus coupon for 2 free tickets to any of these shows for a friend, a $120 value all for $70!), $25 students.

Individual tickets are $15 adults, $5 students. Group rates are also available; please inquire. All prices subject to change. Come join us in our beautiful 279 seat Zona Gale Theatre! Portage Center for the Arts - 301 E. Cook Street, PO Box 866 - Portage, WI 53901 - 608-742-5655 - www. portagecenterforthearts.com Office and Gallery Hours Wed-Fri 1-6 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m. -3 p.m.

Saturday, August 29 Noon – 6 p.m.

Cajun in the Country

Shepard’s Barn, 7556 Marshall Rd, Columbus, WI - Organized by the Festival Urban Ninja’s - Join in the 2nd Annual Cajun in the Country. Enjoy an afternoon of Cajun & Zydeco music, dancing, craft brews and locally-sourced food while getting to know the local ag community. Contact info: Sandye Adams, 920350-0252, brewgoddess@ hydrostreetbrew.com www.columbuswifun.com

September

your fee includes a t-shirt. www.portageskatepark.org

Saturday, September 5 Portage City Flea Market Come to the Portage City Flea Market featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles and so much more. Being held this year with the Portage Citywide Garage Sales. This event is an indoor/outdoor so we’ll be there rain or shine! www.portagewi.gov - Veterans Memorial Fields home of the Columbia County Fair located next to and inside the Bidwell Building in the center of the area. Parks and Recreation 608-742-2178

Saturday, September 5 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

12th Annual Pardeeville Car Show and 11th Annual Tractor Show Rain or shine held at beautiful Chandler Park with registration from 8 a.m. to noon. Approximately 800 cars and trucks last year so come and enjoy the day and see some great vehicles! Check out their website at www. pardeevillecarshow.com

Sunday, September 6 Columbus/Fall River Rotary Pancake Breakfast Held at Fall River High School.

Funds raised go to local schools for scholarships

Saturday, September 5 Monday, September 7 Portage Skateboard Randolph Community Corn Levee Cruise Carnival The push is just under a 6 mile round trip of the scenic levee trail then ends at Riverside Park for a bring your own picnic. This push cruise is for skateboards and longboards only. Helmets are required and other safety equipment is encouraged. Cost to register $20, if you pre-register

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Randolph Park located at Stroud & Second Streets Parade at 10 a.m. followed by food & entertainment in the Park. 3C’s car show facebook/randolphffaalumni

October

Saturday, September 12 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 1 Pardeeville – Sunday, October 4 Watermelon Cambria Park Festival Committee Fall U.S. Speed-Eating and SeedSpitting Championships, Inc. Ball Tournament - Chandler Park, Pardeeville Saturday, October 10 Family-friendly festival featuring 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. free sliced watermelon, kid’s games, entertainment, craft Fall Festival vendors and watermelon at The Glen contests with seed spitting Durward’s Glen and carving - Todd Hepler Retreat Center

608-697-6198 - http://www.

Guided tractor tours of our pardeevillewatermelonfestival.com historic grounds, flea market, Saturday, September 12 artists and other vendors, bakery goods, brats and refreshments.

Historic Indian Free. Donations warmly Agency House Living welcomed. For more information History Weekend visit www.durwardsglen.org, A Wedding Weekend: or call (608) 356-8113.

Experienced educators in historically-accurate dress will October 10, 16, 17, interpret the customs and 23, 24, 30, 31 traditions of an 1830s frontier Chamber of Horrors wedding at the Historic Indian Award winning Agency House. Experience the Haunted House excitement of a couple starting Voted last 3 years Winner of their new life together on the Visitor’s Choice award Favorite fringes of American settlement. in SW Region of Wisconsin Special guided tours and historic Haunted House is Located demonstrations will bring the on Heppe Rd. Fall River, past to life. Learn about 19th WI - sponsored by Fall River century dance, “wedding Chamber of Commerce. finery” on the frontier, specialOpen 7 p.m. with last tickets occasion dishes of the era, and sold at 10 p.m. - www. many other fascinating topics. fallriverhauntedhouse.com Free general admission, with donations greatly appreciated.

Friday, October 23 www.agencyhouse.org 6 p.m.

608-742-6362

Fine Vine Wine Walk Saturday, September 19 Enjoy a fun evening out in Downtown Portage. Stop by Sorghum Fest numerous locations to sample Savanna Oaks Watch Sorghum Processed from field to jar. All-U-CanEat “Potato” & Buttermilk Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Large outdoor Farm, Flea and Fabulous Finds Market.

Children’s activities, food, live music and much more! FREE PARKING & ADMISSION www.savannaoakscenter.com

delicious red and white wines.

Tickets $25 (those over 21 years of age only). Tickets, maps and glasses are available at 205 Vino in downtown.

608-566-5730

Saturday, October 24 Halloween at the Portage Theatre

Portage Theatres is planning a

Saturday, September 19 great Halloween themed event 2nd Annual Tri-Lazy for the kids. All you have to do is Tri-Lazy Triathlon is a biking, canoeing and running event. Sponsored by the Fall River Pirate Foundation Visit website for more information www. fallriverpiratefoundation.com

bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry to participate.

There will be a costume contest and sidewalk parade leaving from St. Mary parking lot (next to the Theatre along Conant St.). Following Parade - free movie with non-perishable food item donation. 608-742-6678 - www.portagetheatres.com

www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Haunted Hay Ride

Join us for a fun and spooky Hay Ride around the MacKenzie Center property. Zombies, Witches, Graveyards, Ghosts and more. $5/individual and includes a campfire with s’mores and popcorn. Dress for the weather, costumes welcome. All ages welcome, family friendly.

MacKenzie Center - W7303 Co Road CS & Q; Poynette WI 53955 - 608-635-8105 dnrmackenziecenter@wisconsin. gov -Website – http://dnr. wi.gov/ and search ‘MacKenzie’

Saturday, October 31 8 p.m. - Midnight Cambria EMS & Fire Halloween Dance Cambria Fire Station Community Center

November

Saturday, November 7 7 p.m.

Fall River Fire Dept.

Bingo & Meat Raffle Held at the Fall River Fire Station starting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 14 Harvest Dinner Turkey and all the trimmings, including homemade pie.

Carry-outs available. Portage Presbyterian Church - 120 West Pleasant Street - 608-742-6006

Saturday, November 14 Craft Fair Cambria-Friesland School at 410 East Edgewater Street.

Vendors contact Joelle DeBoer 920-348-6587

Sunday, November 22 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Holiday Fair at Savanna Oaks

Featuring Crafters & Holiday vendors 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch served by Savanna Oaks - Looking for Crafters!

Call 920-484-6257 or visit website - www.savannaoakscenter.com

Friday, November 27 – Saturday, November 28 Portage Theatres Free Kid’s Movie Come to Portage Theatres for a Free Kid’s Movie with a nonperishable food item donation.

Movie and Showtimes TBA 608-742-6678 www.portagetheatres.com

Friday, November 27 10 a.m.

Santa Fly-In at the Portage Airport

Come help welcome Santa as he arrives at the Portage Airport. - Portage Area Chamber of Commerce www.portagewi.com - 608-7426242 - pacc@portagewi.com

Friday, November 27 6 p.m.

Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting

The parade will wind its way downtown, and end up with Santa lighting the gigantic holiday tree in Commerce Plaza. There will be hot beverages and treats on the streets to keep you warm.

Downtown Portage 608-566-5730

Friday, November 27 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Chili Dump at Holiday Parade

Purchase a bowl of Chili at Commerce Plaza during the Holiday Parade, sponsored by Portage Presbyterian Church.

Saturday, November 28 – Thursday, December 31 Chandler Park Holiday Lights Display

Beautiful Chandler Park in Pardeeville will be completely lit up with thousands of lights.

Drive through the whole park to see the many lights and lighted displays. Don’t forget to stop and see Santa in the shelter in the park from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on November 28 & 29, December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20.

Saturday, November 28 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Holiday Craft Bazaar in Randolph Randolph High/110 Meadowood Drive - Holiday crafts & treats - Lunch available all day - www.randolphwi.net

Saturday, November 28 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Santa’s Real Live Reindeer Come see who pulls Santa’s

www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

Events

Calendar sleigh for real! Sponsored by AmericanWay and Downtown Portage Inc. at Commerce Plaza in Downtown Portage

for you to walk through and look at this night. Rita 608-742-5900.

Saturday, December 5 8 a.m. – Noon Breakfast w/Santa

Tickets are required for this event and are available at the Portage Chamber office. There is no fee for breakfast, but we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry.

Breakfast seating is at 8 a.m. and then again at 9 a.m. Santa will be happy to pose with you for photographs. Please feel free to bring your cameras.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce - www.portagewi. com - 608-742-6242 pacc@portagewi.com

December

Co-sponsored by Fall River & Columbus Chambers - Held at Columbus Country Club

Saturday, December 5 Portage Presbyterian Church Holiday House Luncheon with desserts and bake sale - Portage Presbyterian Church - 120 West Pleasant Street

Saturday, December 5 9 a.m. - noon Cookie Walk Purchase a cookie box filled with a map and specials at the Chamber office and then collect a cookie at various participating businesses throughout Portage. Portage Area Chamber of Commerce - www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242 - pacc@ portagewi.com

Saturday, December 12 1 p.m. -3 p.m.

Santa’s Workshop in Randolph Games & treats with Santa Claus at Village Hall located at 248 W. Stroud Street www.randolphwi.net

Saturday, December 12 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Historic Living Windows

Enjoy this historical celebration of Portage by strolling the streets and viewing numerous vignettes of times past. There will be hot beverages and treats on the streets to keep you warm and toasty! Window scenes will set-up

Saturday, December 12 Breakfast with Santa at Culver’s

Saturday, December 12 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Santa Visit At Cambria Community Room

Sunday, December 13 Santa Claus at the Arlington Community Center

Sponsored by Arlington Lions Club

Saturday, December 19 Portage Theatres Free Kid’s Movie Come to Portage Theatres for a Free Kid’s Movie with a non-perishable food item donation. Help us fill the Portage Food Pantry. Movie and Showtimes TBA

Friday, December 25 Christmas Day Dinner

Join us for a Free Christmas Day Dinner. Will be serving turkey breast & gravy, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberries, rolls, dessert and a beverage.

Portage Presbyterian Church - 120 West Pleasant Street - 608-742-6006

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How it Works: 1. Use the mileage chart on the bike-n-camp website to determine how far you want to ride and choose the campgrounds you would like to stay at.

5. Pack your gear each day so it is ready to be transported to the next bike-n-camp campground.

2. Make the reservations at each campground and arrange for gear transportation. Each day the next campground you are staying at will transport your gear from the previous nights stay to the next campground while you enjoy your ride. Costs for gear transport may vary depending on your group size, the distance, and the number of trips required to transport your gear and the individual campground transportation rates. They will transport only gear such as tents, sleeping bags, pillows, sleeping pads, backpacks, duffle bags, coolers, cooking gear, small portable camp stoves (no large gas grills), folding camp chairs, and tool bags. No camping trailers or utility trailers. Travel light! No pet transport.

7. Camp.

3. Plan your route based on the recommended bike routes using the state and county bike maps on the bike-n-camp website.

4. Arrange a time for your gear to be picked up with the next campground on your trip.

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6. Bike.

8. Go to step 5, repeat and have fun.

Participating campgrounds are located in central Wisconsin. All campgrounds are members of WACO the Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners.

Serving the following counties: Adams, Columbia, Dane, Marquette, Portage, Sauk and Waushara.

Baraboo Hills Campground E10545 Terrytown Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913 608-356-5081 www.baraboohillscampground.com

Buffalo Lake Camping Resort 555 Lake Ave., Montello, WI 53949 608-297-2915 www.buffalolakecamping.com

Flanagans Pearl Lake Campsites

W4585 S. Pearl Lake Rd., Redgranite, WI 54970 920-566-2758 www.pearllakecampsite.com

Indian Trails Campground W6445 Haynes Road, Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-429-3244 www.indiantrailscampground.com

KOA Madison

4859 County Hwy. V, DeForest, WI 53532 608-846-4528 www.madisonwikoa.com

Merry Mac’s Campground E12995 Halweg Rd., Merrimac, WI 53561 608-493-2367 www.merrymacscampground.com

Pineland Camping Park 916 Hwy. 13, Arkdale, WI 54613 608-564-7818 www.pinelandcamping.com

www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

Pride of America Camping Resort

W7520 W. Bush Rd., Pardeeville, WI 53954 800-236-6395 www.camppoa.com

Sky High Camping Resort N5740 Sky High Dr., Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2572 www.skyhighcampingresort.com

Smokey Hollow Campground W9935 McGowan Rd., Lodi, WI 53555 608-635-4806 www.smokeyhollowcampground.com

Vista Royalle Campground 8025 Isherwood Rd., Bancroft, WI 54921 715-335-6860 www.vistaroyalle.com

Wilderness Campgrounds N1499 State Rd. 22, Montello, WI 53949 608-297-2002 www.wildernesscampground.com

Wisconsin Dells KOA S235A Stand Rock Road Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 608-254-4177 www.wisdellskoa.com

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Want to get from one area in Columbia County to another?

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Simplest of all the loops. Park at Riverside Park in Portage and take a quick tour of the countryside just outside of Portage. Add a little extra to this loop and continue on County Hwy F and take a stop at John Muir Park, the boyhood home of this famous Naturalist.

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Loop 3 - 26.98 miles 1,150 1,100 1,050 1,000 950 900 850 800 750

Loop 10 - 21.19 miles 1,150 1,100 1,050 1,000 950 900 850 800 750

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#14 Journey along the WI River 31 miles

Start at Sunset Park along the Wisconsin River and follow Summit Street to Hwy O. Follow this country road as it curves along the Wisconsin River and takes you right up close to the Wisconsin Dells.

This will be a ride with many rolling hills and it will be a long ride so make sure to plan plenty of time.

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Dining &

Entertainment Breakfast Lunch • Dinner

Breakfast Lunch - Dinner

Friday Fish Fry Monday Senior Menu

Open at 8:00 AM Tuesday through Sunday.

Closed Mondays.

Open 7 Days a Week W11602 Hwy. V (608)592-3302 Lodi, WI 53555

Fax: (608)592-3997

Come enjoy a Beautiful Setting in downtown Lodi at

Homemade European Cuisine

Fresh Bread & Pastries Baked Daily Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner 235 W. Pleasant St. Portage WI 608-742-5466 Tues.-Sat. 7am-3pm, Mon. & Sun. 8am-2pm Dinner: 5-9 pm Thurs – Fri - Sat

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FITZ’S ON THE LAKE

On Beautiful Lake Wisconsin

152 W. James St. • Downtown Columbus 920-350-0252

Authentic Mexican Cuisine

2733 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 www.culvers.com 34

2653 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 608-745-6776 121 E. Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 608-234-6142

118 S. Main St. Lodi, WI 53555 • 608-592-0600 SpringCreekRestaurant.com

Facebook.com/SpringCreekRestaurant

SpringCreekRestaurant@gmail.com

@SpringCreekLodi

On the SOuth Side Of POrtage near the Scenic Levee traiL

608-742-2772

Pizza

Wings

Pasta

2 Delicious Flavors!

Portage: 401 E. Wisconsin St. • 608-742-8829 Baraboo: 422 Pine St. • 608-356-9500 Sauk City: 805 Phillips Blvd • 608-643-4343 www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

Dining &

Entertainment Sundays: Breakfast 9-12:30 pm Lunch 12:30-4 pm

The Finest in Steaks & Seafood

Bar opens at 3 pm. Dinners served at 4 p.m.

Enjoy our large outdoor patio & bar.

Fresh cut steaks • Fish Specials • Friday fish fry experts Pasta • Pizza • Fish Tacos • Tequila Shrimp • Prawns • Wine • Specialty Drinks & 40 Imported, Domestic and Seasonal Beers Weekday $9.95 Full Dinner Deals W12690 Hwy 188 Lodi Open 7 days a week (May - October) 608-592-4266 • www.fishtalesrestaurant.com

Steak • Seafood • Bar W2164 Hwy 60, Columbus, WI 920-623-3113

Open

Thursday-Monday

Serving

4:30 till 9:00 Bar Opens at 4:00pm

Columbus

GreatPubFood & A Delightful Bar On beautiful Jordan Lake Just north of Wisconsin Dells!

3514 County Road G Wisconsin Dells WI 608-586-4888

(920) 623-8800

201 Dix St., Columbus www.culvers.com

“Amazing Friday Night Fish Fry ”

OPEN 10am to 10pm

OPEN DAiLy FOR LuNCH & DiNNER Featuring Gourmet Burgers, Wraps, Flat Bread Pizza & Sandwiches

THE BALL ROOM

112 E. Cook St. (Hwy 33) Downtown Portage

608-566-1454

www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

Lodging

929 E. Wisconsin St. Portage • 608-742-3413

219 Industrial Dr. Columbus, WI 53925

• Indoor Pool/Whirlpool • Free Continental Breakfast Includes Hot Food!

• Pets Allowed • Guest Laundry • Free Satellite TV, Encore, ESPN • High Speed Wireless Internet • Free local phone calls • RV/Truck Parking with outside outlets

Evening wine & cheese reception.

Full, hot breakfast each morning.

Victorian Dreams Bed & Breakfast 115 Prairie Street, Lodi, WI 53555

608-592-0362

www.victoriandreamsbnb.com

Super 8 Motel - Portage

608-742-8330

3000 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI • I-90/94 Exit Hwy 78 to Hwy 51N 35

Hit The Green

Golf Courses 7

We are open days a week

(April through october)

Golf Outings ❢ Weddings ❢ Business Meetings ❢ Golf Memberships ❢ Marina ❢ Friday Fish Fry ❢ Holiday Brunches ❢

L ake W isconsin c ountry c Lub N1076 golf rd. prairie du Sac, Wi 53578 608-643-4554 restaurant • 608-643-2405 golf shop www.lakewisconsincc.com | chrisp@lakewisconsincc.com

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9 Hole Uniquely Designed Course

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◆ Clubhouse ◆ Practice Facilities ◆ Bar & Snacks

1004 Links Drive • Poynette, WI 53955 608-635-3837 www.shepherdsmeadowgolf.com

S3308 Fox Hill Rd. Baraboo 608-356-5524

www.fairfieldhillsgolfcourse.com

Camping Little Bluff

One mile West of Hwy 22 at Wyocena on County Hwy G

Campgrounds

920-992-5157 N4003 Traut Rd., Rio 36

For reservations call: 608-429-2425 or E-mail: duckcrcg@frontier.net or Write: W6560 County G, Pardeeville, WI 53954

Silver Springs Campsites (920) 992-3537 N5048 Ludwig Rd., Rio www.silverspringscamp.com

Family Campground

Site Rentals • 1 Cabin Rental Call for Reservations

800.582.0393 N5830 Cty. Hwy SS, Rio

WiFi Available • Credit Cards Accepted

www.willowmillcampsite.com

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Enjoy the sunshine in Portage this summer! Golf our challenging local courses, bike the county loops, canoe the Fox River. Call today for shopping, dining & lodging options!

www.portagewi.com Portage Wine Walk Friday, April 24 Farmers Market Thursdays at Noon, May-October Concerts at the Portage Every Wednesday, June-August Citywide Garage Sales Thursday-Saturday, June 11-13 Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tours June 6 - July 11 - August 1 Portage City Flea Market 2nd Saturday, June-August Concert in the Park Friday, July 3 Taste of Portage Market Fair Friday & Saturday, August 21-22

www.portagewi.com 800-474-2525 We’re 35 minutes north of Madison along I-39

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Portage Area Chamber of Commerce 800-474-2525

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DOWNTOWN

PORTAGE

Where all good things come together!

• History • Shopping • Dining

• Services • Biking • Hiking

• Fishing • Skiing • And much more!

DOWNTOWN PORTAGE Just 30 minutes north of Madison & 15 minutes from Wisconsin Dells

www.portagewibid.org

Downtown

Portage “Amazing

Friday Night Fish Fry ”

OPEN DAiLy FOR LuNCH & DiNNER

Featuring Gourmet Burgers, Wraps, Flat Bread Pizza & Sandwiches

THE BALL ROOM

112 E. Cook St. (Hwy 33) Downtown Portage | 608-566-1454

Portage Downtown Walking Tours First Saturday of the month.

June - August Leaving Chamber of Commerce office at 10am www.portagewi.com

Formal Wear Rentals by

AlterAtions for Men & WoMen for all occasions!

Tailoring andTuxes

210 W. Wisconsin • 742-3257

Mon, Wed-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-3,Tues & Sun by appt.

Stop In & Be Blessed!!

Hunting & Fishing Headquarters!

224 W. Wisconsin St. • Portage • Inside the Perculator Coffee House • • • • • •

Bible Study Aids Christian Gift Items Children’s Books Communion Supplies CD’s & DVD’s And Much More

✔Archery

✔Fishing

✔Ammunition

✔Tackle

D.W. Sports Center 125 W. Cook, Portage • 742-7745

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“Giggles” Toys & Books

By: By: Carol Carol Shogren Shogren An An ever ever changing changing collection collection of of beautiful, beautiful, original original jewelry jewelry and and accessories accessories handmade by local artist Carol handmade by local artist Carol Shogren.

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She She specializes specializes in in Swarovski Swarovski crystals, crystals, gemstones, glass, recycled materials, gemstones, glass, recycled materials, pearls pearls and and anything anything else else she she can can get get her her hands hands on! on!

Your destination for local art, jewelry, WI products & toys 117 W. Cook St., Downtown Portage

Mon.- Fri. 10am – 5pm Sat. 9am – 3pm

608-745-5768

Gifts for ALL OCCASIONS!

Mon Mon -- Fri, Fri, 10AM 10AM -- 55 PM PM •• Sat Sat 10 10 AM AM -- 33 PM PM

117 W. Cook Street • Downtown Portage

ampers&nd fun gifts for all occasions candles • picture frames • tea • coffee Lusa Organic products • purses hot chocolate • wine themed gifts the only place to buy the “Wiscowsin” cow merchandise 117 w. cook street historic downtown portage

offering Educational toys that teach. Classic Wooden toys & soft cuddly toys to snuggle up to. Books ready to take your child on a wonderful Adventure!

Stop in today!

Need a Special Present?

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Handcrafted Wooden Bowls, Ice Cream Scoops, Pizza Cutters, Pepper Grinders, And More!

Bowls By The Woodchuck @The Mercantile

745-5768

117 W. Cook • Portage

Located inside the Mercantile - Downtown Portage

608-745-5768

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Downtown

Portage Farmers’ Markets Commerce Plaza Every Thursday May - October Noon - 6pm

Portage Flea Market Saturday, June 13, August 8 and September 5 9am-3pm Veteran’s Memorial Field Saturday, July 11 9am-3pm Downtown Market Square Stop In For All Your Beading Needs Classes Available

210 W. Cook St., Portage, WI

Come Meet Our Friendly & Helpful Staff 1000s of beads & findings

608-742-5900 • Open Daily! • www.prairieflowerbeads.com 1000s of beads in different colors, sizes & styles!

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Concerts at the Portage Sponsored by the Columbia County Travel Bureau

Every Wednesday 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall located behind Walgreen’s June through August

Kids Ski Free! at Cascade Mountain

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

WELCOME TO That's right! Kids 12 and under can ski free at Cascade Mountain when accompanied by a paid adult.Visit our website for more great deals, like mini-vacation packages, overnight water park stays and group rates.

COLUMBIA COUNTY WISCONSIN

The Purpose of the Columbia County Economic Development Corporation is to foster and encourage activities in the county that result in constructive economic development and/or result in an improved quality of life.

For more information contact:

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Carmen Griffith

Executive Director

Assistant Director

1800 Kutzke Rd. Suite 102, Portage WI 53901 1-608-742-6161 www.ccedc.com

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Dine-in, Carry-out and Delivery!

608-566-1750 608-768-5555 2670 E. Main St. • Reedsburg,WI

2905 New Pinery Rd. • Portage,WI

S-Th 11-9; F-Sat 11-10

All-You-Can-Eat Chicken, Pizza, & Salad Bar

$1.00 OFF Camping?

Forget Something?

We have a great selection of inexpensive, gently used items in a clean environment.

Shop Vinny’S, you’ll be glad you did!

Pots/Pans • Dishes • toasters & small aPPliances Blankets • Pillows

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store 1311 W. Wisconsin St., Portage • 742-5513 Hours: Mon - Thurs 9-5, Fri 9-8, Sat 9-5

Buffet Served M-Th 11-2 & 4:30-8; F-Sun 11-8

any Full Buffet with the purchase of soda (limit 4 per coupon)

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Everything for Fishing • Tackle • Poles • Bait • Clothing • Accessories • One Stop Shop Conveniently located off of I-39-Exit 92 B. 2727 New Pinery Rd. • Portage

Walsh’s

HARDWARE, REntAl & SpoRtSlAnD 608-745-1410

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Authentic Mexican Cuisine

2653 New Pinery Rd, Portage 608-745-6776

Towing & Recovery Services: Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery Light Duty Towing & Recovery

3013 Cty Hwy CX • Portage, WI

Road Side Assistance Available

www.hillautomotive.com

Out of State Towing

608.742.7141 • 800.542.7141 automotive

• Full Service & PartS DePartment • State oF the art BoDy ShoP

Ice/Water Recovery Winchouts Accidents Door Unlocks Jumpstarts Fuel/Gas Delivery Tire Changes

Best Selection of Fine Wines in the Area.

Great Selection of Craft Beers.

Load Transfers

Everything you need for your next party or get-together.

Secured Lot

“Serving the area for over 35 years”

RV Tows & Repairs

Daley’s Beverage Mart 1623 New Pinery Rd., Portage 742-4651

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Friday Night Fish Fry • Full Service Bar Check out our Salad Bar • Sunday Breakfast Buffet 2503 W. Wisconsin St. • Portage, WI • 608-742-8208 www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

Shop Repairs

Blystones Towing & Repair 24 Hour Towing

1201 W. State Hwy 33, Portage

608-742-4228

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Portage The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Historic Portage.

Portage is a wonderful place to grow your business, raise your family or just visit. The area offers small town charm with residential neighborhoods and growing commercial and industrial business sites, next to the beautiful Wisconsin and Fox Rivers. Our strong historical heritage offers an excellent environment in which to live and work.

We are certainly eager to share this rich history with all who pass through.

The historical distinction of Portage lies in its unique geographical location between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers.

Here, the two rivers, one flowing north to the St. Lawrence, the other south to the Mississippi, are separated by a narrow neck of land over which, for two centuries, adventurers and settlers traveling the waterway had to

portage their canoes and heavy packs from one stream to another. The settlement, which grew here because of the resulting traffic, was first known as “Wau-wau-onah,” Winnebago for “carry on the shoulder.” During the French occupation, it was simply “le portage” (from porter: to carry). This was eventually Anglicized to Portage.

Today, Portage boasts many outdoor recreational resources, wonderful homes, excellent schools and well established industries that provide solid employment opportunities. Both residents and visitors can relax and unwind in one of Portage’s many parks, take in the area’s beautiful scenery along the rivers or visit any of our seven historic attractions.

Our historic downtown contributes to the history coming alive in Portage.

You will find a variety of quaint niche stores, restaurants and specialty

shops all located next to our beautiful Portage Canal and levee walking path. Complimenting the downtown are many other dining establishments, specialty stores, entertainment venues and a variety of larger national retail chains located in the community.

You are sure to find some entertainment options by taking in a movie at our seven-screen Theatre or stopping in for an art show or play production at our Portage Center for the Arts. Keeping yourself active will be easy by taking in a game of golf at one of our local courses or during the winter months you can take part in curling at our local club or skiing at Cascade Mountain.

Whether you are interested in visiting our community or you are looking to relocate and make Portage your home, we hope you explore and discover all that we have to offer.

Historic indian Agency y House o se at Ft. Winnebago

Visit the 1832 Indian Agency, once the western-most outpost of the American frontier.

Experience its story: Newlyweds, John Kinzie and his wife, Juliette Kinzie, moved to the frontier so that John, employed by the U.S. government as sub-agent to the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), would live among the Native Americans at the crucial portage between the Fox and Wisconsin rivers. This historic site is also next to the Ice Age Trail and the historic Portage Canal.

1.2 mile Nature Trail

(608)742-6362, agencyhouse.org

Located 1/2 mile East of Portage on Highway 33.

Open daily May 15 – Oct. 15. 10am-4pm Guided Tours Available.

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Portage Artifacts, maps and photographs capturing the history of Wisconsin’s third oldest settlement are featured in the Museum at the Portage. The past is illuminated through hundreds of authentic pieces from this unique place at the intersection of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. Discover the story of Portage as you explore area history and culture shaped by the influences of rivers, native people, early explorers, brickyards, railroads, and local residents.

Museum at the Portage Former home of Author/Playwright

Zona Gale

Permanent & Seasonal Exhibits open april, May, September & october Thursday - Saturday 1pm - 4pm June, July & august Tuesday - Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Free Admission 804 MacFarlane, Portage • (608) 742-6682 • www.portagemuseum.org

VFW POST 1707 PORTAGE, WI VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS ANNUAL EVENTS INCLUDE: Monthly meetings on the 1st Thursday of the month

Bingo 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month Summer Concerts weekly on Wednesday Evenings Dart and Bean Bag Tourneys Located off New Pinery Rd. (Hwy. 51) Behind Walgreen’s www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

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164th Annual Columbia County Fair

July 22-26, 2015 WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 4:30 P.M.

5:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M.

Portage Methodist Church Chicken BBQ Carnival Opens Grand Stand Event Moto Cross

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 7:00 P.M.

Grand Stand Event Tractor Pull

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015 4:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M.

Columbia County Pork Partners BBQ Rodeo and Fireworks

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2015

TBD Buyers Buffet TBD Auction 4:00 P.M. Columbia County Farm Bureau

Steak Fry 7:00 P.M. Demo Derby

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Dr. Stephen Murphy 608-745-4598

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Dr. Kenneth Oh 608-742-4127

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Dr. Doug Arnold 608-745-6420

OB / GYN

Dr. Jim Foskett 608-745-6420

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Ryan Holeon, PA-C 608-745-6420

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Stacy Wittkopp, PA-C Dr. Meredith Brawley 608-745-5158 608-745-6420

Dr. Lisa Mironovich 608-745-4598

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Christi Barden, APNP Caitlin Boettner, PA-C Bridget Hoffman, APNP Andrea Langan, APNP 608-589-5333 608-745-4598 608-429-2185 608-745-4598

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Dr. Brenda Blohm 608-745-4598

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Lindsay Schehr, APNP Darcy Steinhorst, PA-C James Swan, APNP 608-429-2185 608-745-4598 608-745-4598

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Dr. Thaddeus Whiting 608-745-4598

Divine Savior Healthcare Portage Clinic 2817 New Pinery Road, Portage • 608-745-4598

Visit the Medical Staff page at dshealthcare.com to learn more about each of our providers.

Divine Savior Healthcare Pardeeville Clinic 102 Gillette Street, Pardeeville • 608-429-2185

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Dr. Jenna Derr 608-745-4598

Divine Savior Healthcare Crossroads Clinic N4390 Crossroads Clinic Road, Oxford • 608-589-5333

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Produce &

Farmers’ Market Amberson’s Acres

N4107 Hwy 146, Fall River Open mid-July for blueberries & late August for raspberries.

(920) 484-3904

Pick Your Own StrawberriesJune 2015 www.creekbedcountryfarmacy.com Open Mon-Sat, 8 am – 8 pm (608) 635-2667

Bahr’s Produce Stand Cross Family Pork W4821 State Rd 16, Rio Seasonal produce Open Daily 8 am – 7 pm, July 15 – Oct. 31

Burr Oak Gardens, LLC

W5511 County Road B, Rio (920) 992-3643 CSA vegetable farm tyler@burroakgardens.com www.burroakgardens.com

Circle J Southdowns N1747 Harvey Dr, Rio (920) 253-5473 Grass-fed, grain-finished lamb Delivery available in Madison area; pickup at farm or Sassy Cow circlejsouthdowns@hughes.net

Country Bumpkin Farm Market E9745 County Road P, Wisconsin Dells Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables & more, U-Pick/We Pick www.countrybumpkinent.com Open Daily 10 am - 6 pm, April – Oct (608) 254-2311 or (cell) (608) 432-2100

Country Kettle Corn W6999 Theil Road Portage, WI 53901 (608) 429-2057 jmjulians@gmail.com www.countrykettlecorn.net Fresh popped kettle corn for events, farmer’s markets, shows, fundraising and for sale at stores.

We also provide deep fried treats for events - cheesecurds, etc.

Creek Bed Country Farmacy

N2760 Mountford Rd, Poynette Dry-aged Holstein, antibiotic and hormone-free, all natural beef: Whole, ½, or ¼

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Mark & Cara Cross W5523 Co Rd EE, Pardeeville (608) 429-4012 or 772-4013 Buy half or whole hog Processed locally Call for availability

Emerald Meadows Farm

W1547 Hwy K, Columbus Organic vegetables, raspberries, and flowers May – Nov Call for availability (920) 948-8216 emeraldmeadowsfamilyfarm@ gmail.com

Englewood GrassFed Beef

Grass-fed, grass finished, no hormones or antibiotics; W1414 Co. Rd. Z Fall River, WI 53932 (920) 382-4469; englewoodgrassfedbeef@gmail.com

Englewood Local Foods Grocery Store 2200 W. James Street, Columbus (West Travel Center) (920) 623-0099; T-F noon-6pm and Sat. 10am-4pm

Ezra Petershiem Chicken

W3298 Co Rd P, Cambria Frozen, vacuum-packed 4# chickens All natural, free range $1.95/lb.

Write for pick-up information

Flyte Family Farms

Portage Culver’s parking lot on Hwy 51N; Poynette BP parking lot on Hwy. 51 Seasonal produce: sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins & more www.flytefamilyfarm.com Daily 10 am – 6 pm June 1 – Oct 31 (715) 228-2304

Fountain Prairie Farms

Larson Rabbitry W12342 Hurckman Rd, Columbus (920) 344-2499 peter@larsonrabbitry.com

W1901 Hwy 16, Fall River Highland Beef John & Dorothy Priske www.fountainprairie.com (866) 883-4775

Luna Circle Farms CSA

Greek Acres

20 weekly deliveries of organic produce www.lunacirclefarm.net N2765 Severson Rd, Rio (608) 852-3559 email: lunacirclefarm@yahoo.com

Grass-fed lamb, goat, & Highland beef N6491 Co Rd B, Cambria (920) 348-6089 info@greekacresfarm.com www.greekacresfarm.com

Nehmer’s Greenhouse

Hidden Valley Mushroom Farm

W11785 Ninabuck Rd, Columbus Seasonal produce Daily 10 am – 7 pm, Apr 30 -Oct 31 (920) 623-3356

S270 Birchwood Rd, Wisconsin Dells Button, crimini, oyster, portobello, & shiitake varieties; certified organic Available year-round mrytylka@aol.com (608) 253-6804

Paine Family Farm

Jenkins Family Farms Organic beef; organic vegetables N9220 Fenske Rd, Dalton (608) 279-2879 jenkbefrm@gmail.com

Karen & Mike’s Wisconsin Grown Garlic On-line sales only www.wegrowgarlic.com

Ken’s Produce

Stand at BP station, Pardeeville Sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers and seasonal produce Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm Mid-July to Mid-Sept.

Lapacek’s Orchard

N1959 Kroncke Rd, Poynette 36 types of apples, cider, honey, squash, plums, pumpkins, caramel apples, raspberries & more Family-friendly activities Mon-Sat 9 am – 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm Aug 15 - Thanksgiving (608) 635-4780 www.lapacekorchard.com

N893 Kranz Rd, Columbus Grass-fed beef, variety of cuts Call Bill & Laura Paine to visit (920) 623-4407 www.painefamilyfarm.com email: grassfedbeef@ painefamilyfarm.com

Pease’s Produce

179 S. Washington, Wyocena Seasonal produce Daily 9 am – 6 pm, July 15 – Oct 31

Plahnt Farm

538 N. Main Street, Fall River Seasonal produce and herbs Call for availability CSA Shares (608) 332-5020

Preuss Farm Market W8222 Hwy JV, Poynette Produce, sweet corn, tomatoes, and pumpkins Mon – Sat 11 am – 6 pm, July - Oct (608) 635-8505

Price’s Strawberries and Produce N7556 Hwy 44, Pardeeville Strawberries, asparagus, seasonal veggies, cut flowers; call for availability (608) 429-2750

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Columbia County Annex 120 W Conant Street, Box 567 Portage, WI 53901-0567 608-742-9680 www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/columbia/index.html

Priske’s Asparagus Farm

W5639 Hwy 16, Rio Great Asparagus!

Daily 9 am – 6 pm, May – June (920) 992-3330 pritom01@aol.com

Rainbow Hill Farm

Grass-fed/grass finished beef: cuts or, 20# sampler box Pastured pork: whole, ½ cuts, 20# sampler box, eggs N4754 Co Rd V, Poynette (608) 279-1886 rainbowhillfarm@centurytel.net

Roots Chocolate LLC W13668 State Road 127 Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (608) 963-5319 rootschocolate@gmail.com ww.rootschocolates.com Root Chocolates creates farm-crafted chocolates and confections using local ingredients including fruits, herbs and honey from the roots chocolates farmstead

S & S Wildflowers/ Produce Seasonal produce, daily 9 am – 6 pm W4401 Hwy 33, Pardeeville (608) 429-1398

Salemville Cheese Cooperative

W4481 County Road GG, Cambria Manufactures Bleu & Gorgonzola cheese; other cheeses and butter in store (920) 394-3433

Sassy Cow Creamery

W4192 Bristol Rd, Columbus rBGH-free milk, organic or traditional milk, ice cream, butter, other local products (608) 445-2010 www.sassycowcreamery.com

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Schroeder Fresh Produce

retail, wholesale, and farm to school; W5234 King Rd, Rio WI 53960; (608) 697-3787; www.shroederfreshproduce.com

Smith Farm Market Hwy 22/33 near Pardeeville Variety of vegetables

Sweet Wisconsin Honey Farm

Call or purchase at Lodi, Portage and Poynette Farmers’ markets (608) 635-3876 bahrtrap@centurytel.net

Tangerine

201 DeWitt St, Portage Drop-off point for Luna Circle CSA Mon - Fri 9 am – 6 pm, Sat 9 am– 2 pm Closed Thursday and Sunday (608) 742-1043

Tomsraspberries W13702 Hwy 60 Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 (608) 370-2024 tomsawyer300@yahoo.com You Pick raspberries

Farmers’ Markets Portage Farmers’ Market:

• Thursdays, 12 - 6 pm (May - October) • Commerce Plaza, corner of 33 & 16 • For more information contact Scott Davis 617-9232

Lodi Valley Farmers’ Market:

• Fridays, 2 - 6 pm • 902 N. Main St., next to Koltes Hardware • For more info email lodifarmmkt@merr.com

Poynette Area Farmers’ Market:

• Saturdays, 8 - 11 am • Pauquette Park, South Main St, near City Hall

Fall River Area Farm & Flea Market • Saturdays, 8 am – 12:30 pm • Savannah Oaks, at the corner of Hwy. 16 and Savannah Rd.

Columbus Farmers’ Markets Two Locations

• Sundays, 9 am – 1 pm (June-October) 920-623-5540 • Julie’s Java House, 419 N Ludington, next to Amtrak

Treinen Farm

• Downtown Columbus • Jodee O’s parking lot, James and Water Streets corner • Wednesdays, 3 – 6 pm (June-October)

Two Good Farms CSA

Cambria Farmers’ Market

W12420 Hwy 60, Lodi Fall produce, pumpkin patch and corn maze (608) 592-3481 www.treinenfarm.com

W1547 County Road K, Columbus (920) 948-8216 Certified Organic, Farmer’s Market and Wholesale twogoodfarms@gmail.com

Young Earth Farm

Certified organic produce CSA shares (on-farm pickup) W11544 Co Rd CF, Randolph (920) 326-5724 farmer@youngearthfarm.com

• Wednesdays, June-October 4 – 7 pm • Tarrant Park, East Edgewater Street (Hwy P) • Contact Barb (920) 348-5592 or JoElle (920) 348-6587 joelledeboer@hotmail.com

Wisconsin Dells Farmers’ Market • Sundays, 9 am – 1 pm (June-October) • W15344 Waubeek Rd, WI Dells • Contact Sarah Lloyd (920) 210-7335 or sarahlloyd53965@gmail.com

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Rustic Road 49

Levee Road travels through the Aldo Leopold Reserve along the Wisconsin River. Motorists, bikers and hikers can see prairie grasses, wildlife, trees and march along the river’s south shore.

Location: Sauk and Columbia counties. Levee Road, beginning at County T in Sauk County east to WIS 33 in Columbia County.

Length: 9.8 miles Surface: Paved

Columbia County

Rustic Road 69

R-69 travels along the historic Portage Canal. On one side of the road, wetland habitat harbers Sandhill cranes, Great Blue Herons and many other birds. The road leads to the historic Indian Agency house. Built in 1832, the house is open to the public. The northeast end of the road connects with the Marquette Trail where you can see the remnants of the Old Fort Winnebago Locks. The locks and canal joined the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, making travel by water possible from Green Bay to the Gulf of Mexico.

Location: Columbia County. Old Agency House Road, from East Albert Street to the north end near the Old Indian Agency House.

Length: .75 miles Surface: Paved

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Location: Columbia County. Portions of O’Connor, Van Ness and Chrisla WIS 60 and WIS 113.

Length: 5.9 miles

Surface: Paved

R110 meanders through prime agricultural land interspersed with ponds and R110 meanders through prime agricultural land interspersed with ponds a small lakes, marshland and rolling hills marshland covered in trees. abounds through and rolling Wildlife hills covered in trees.

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Outstanding fall foliage good tour route.

Location: Columbia County. Portions of O’Connor, Van Ness and Chrislaw roads between WIS 60 and WIS 113.

Length: 5.9 miles Surface: Paved Rustic Road 104

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Location: Marquette and Columbia Counties. 14th R O and County CM.

Rustic Road 104

Length: 2.8 miles

Surface: Paved

This road passes over hills and valleys closely border large cottonwood trees. Picturesque, century-old farm The French Creek Wildlife Area and John Muir State N remnant prairie patches and abundant wildlife along

This road passes over hills and valleys closely bordered by mixed hardwood forests and large cottonwood trees.

Picturesque, century-old farms can be seen from several locations. The French Creek Wildlife Area and John Muir State Natural Area are nearby. There are remnant prairie patches and abundant wildlife along R-104.

Location: Marquette and Columbia Counties. 14th Road and Barry Avenue between County O and County CM. Length: 2.8 miles Surface: Paved www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

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Curling Clubs Arlington Curling Club

207 Pierce St., P.O. Box 224 Arlington, WI 53911 (608) 635-4013 www.arlingtoncurling.com

Lodi Curling Club

704 Fair St., Lodi, WI 53555 (608) 592-7372 www.lodicurling.org

Pardeeville Curling Club 203 Second St., P.O. Box 442 Pardeeville, WI 53954 (608) 429-2000 www.pardeevillecurlingclub.com

Portage Curling Club

107 Albert St., Portage, WI 53901 (608) 742-3237 www.portagecurling.com

Poynette Curling Club

216 East Hudson St Poynette, WI 53955 (608) 635-7100 www.poynettecurlingclub.com

Transportation Amtrak Stations 359 N. Ludington St., Columbus (920) 623-3831 400 W. Oneida St., Portage (800) 872-7245

Portage Municipal Airport 1011 Silver Lake Dr. (608) 742-3300

Greyhound Bus Travel Mart Inc. 611 Frontage Rd. Wisconsin Dells (608) 254-5077

100 La Crosse St., Wisconsin Dells (608) 254-7706

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Outdoor

Recreation BIKING

BIKE LOOP MAP see pages 32 & 33

Columbia County invites you to explore our diverse roadways! Choose between straight, winding, hilly, rustic or a combination of these conditions, for an enjoyable bicycling experience.

WINTER SPORTS

Columbia County is home to a large variety of winter sporting activities.

Come explore the possibilities of winter fun!

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Snowmobiling is available on miles of well marked, groomed snowmobile trails. The quality snowmobiling trails of Columbia County are the result of the hard work and dedication of members of the area’s many snowmobile clubs. For a snowmobile report for Columbia County please call 608-227-7433

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Come check out the skiing at Cascade Mountain!

HUNTING

Columbia County offers excellent hunting opportunities! Whether hunting with a gun, bow, or a camera, there are plenty of opportunities to capture white-tail deer, wild turkeys, water fowl, and small game.

FISHING

The bountiful waterways in the county feature fish ranging from River Sturgeon • to Bluegill and Crappie. Whether you prefer lakes, streams, or rivers, Columbia County can meet your fishing needs.

For the hardy - don’t forget ice fishing on the many lakes in the area.

Arlington Prairie Drifters www.prairiedrifters.com

Camper County Snow Riders Rio Area

Columbus Fall River Sno-Blazers www.orgsites.com/wi/snoblazers

The Moonlighters Snowmobile Club www.moonlighterssnowmobileclub.com

New Haven Sno-Streakers Wisconsin Dells Area

Randolph Trail Busters Randolph Area

Rocky Run Riders

www.orgsites.com/wi/rockyrunriders

Sno-Hoppers Doylestown Area

Winnebago Ridge Runners www.winnebagoridgerunners.com.

www.orgsites.com/wi/ccasc www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

Yellow Thunder Snowmobile Club Lodi Area www.merr.com/users/ythunder

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A Great Place To Grow

Randolph

Welcome to Randolph, a traditional, small town community located about an hour north of Madison, bound by two counties, Dodge and Columbia and within 5 miles of fishing and recreational lakes, which include Beaver Dam Lake and Fox Lake.

Randolph offers peaceful residential neighborhoods, quality schools (public and parochial), a variety of churches and recreational opportunities, with a beautiful park and a pool.

Randolph features a book and gift store, a resale store, a print shop, plumbing, heating and electrical shop, auto

mechanics, gas and convenience stores, a large grocery store, beauty salons, a tanning salon, and more. There are also home based businesses such as embroidery, screen printing and quilting.

Randolph is also the host of the famous FFA Alumni Community Corn Carnival, which is held on Labor Day every year. The fun starts bright and early with the FFA breakfast and is followed by the parade. And there is more fun to be had at the park, where you will find great food, kids games, bingo, great music and more. Come to the park hungry! There is PLENTY OF FREE SWEET CORN FOR EVERYONE!

Feil’s Supper Club If you’re in the mood for great food, good conversation and a relaxing atmosphere, we’ve got just what you’re looking for:

Heaven Scent

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Serving Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30 - 1:30 • Friday fish and chicken buffet • Saturday prime rib • Sunday brunch buffet • Our famous “Herb’s special” sirloin & onion rings • Salmon, rib eye steak, broasted chicken & more

Free Appetizers with Meal Purchase

One coupon per person

920-326-5544 N8743 HWY 73 Randolph, WI 53956 Bar opens 4:00 p.m.

Wed - Thurs Fri - Sat Sunday brunch

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Sunday dinner

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Bar opens 10:00 a.m.

To learn more: www.feilssupperclub.com

Use a QR reader on your smart phone to access our location on a Google map.

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Camp 5 Nights Pay For 4!

Reservations Suggested We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER

www.silverspringscamp.com email: fun4u@sscamprio.com

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• Family Campground • Site Rentals • One Cabin Rental • Large Heated Pool • Convenient Store • Planned Activities • Game Room & Activity Center • 2 Playgrounds • Horseshoe Pits • Boat Rental • Fishing from Shore Only

N5830 Cty. Hwy SS • Rio, WI 53960

May 1 - Oct. 1 • Call for Reservations • 800.582.0393 WiFi Available • Credit Cards Accepted

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Dells

“The Waterpark Capital of the World!®” This is like any good bedtime story -- folks want to read it over and over again. So, we bring you, the story of how the nation’s first indoor waterpark was created. This is a true story.

The Father of the Indoor Waterpark The roots of the indoor waterpark craze in the United States can be traced back to 1989 and a casual observation made by Stan Anderson, owner of the Polynesian Resort Hotel in Wisconsin Dells.

Anderson was on a scouting trip to a Texas resort looking for ideas for new water

BIG SKY DRIVE IN THEATRE 1 mile from Wis. Dells on Hwy. 16 East

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attractions, accompanied by his two business partners, Tom Lucke and David Kaminski. Each owned properties with indoor swimming pools, but felt the pool-thing was getting to be ho-hum.

Anderson commented that one of the featured attractions at the Texas resort, called “The Water Factory,” might be a good fit for his resort, particularly with young families. It was an outdoor feature, but Anderson wondered if he could put a roof over it as a way to extend the Dells tourism season which, at that time, ran Memorial Day to Labor Day. Not long after, construction began at the Polynesian for the first indoor waterpark, with The Water Factory the main attraction. As Anderson humbly notes, “It was successful beyond our dreams.” The Polynesian was packed, even in the off season. Within a few short years, the area’s largest waterpark developments took shape.

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Here are the Numbers • 16 million gallons of water • America’s Largest Outdoor Waterpark • America’s Largest Indoor/Outdoor Combination Waterpark • Wisconsin’s Largest Indoor Waterpark • More than 200 waterslides Rides includes extreme plunge slides, tube rides, racing speed slides, bowl drops, water roller coasters, indoor surf machine, massive wave pools, and lazy rivers.

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Welcome to

Baraboo Sauk County enjoys one of the most beautiful locations in all of Wisconsin.

The county is crowned by the Baraboo Bluffs, designated as a “National Natural Landmark” by the U.S. Department of Interior. Sauk County has three state parks, Devil’s Lake, Mirror Lake and Natural Bridge and is bordered by Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River.

People come from all over the nation to camp, hike, fish, boat, ski and golf in Sauk County. And then…..some people

are lucky to live here year-round.

Devil’s Lake State Park is located in Baraboo, Wisconsin and situated along the Ice Age Trail and is visited by more than 1.2 million people per year!

With spectacular views from 500 foot cliffs, miles of hiking trails, swimming areas including 2 large sandy beaches, hundreds of campsites, mountain bike trails, cross country ski trails, great climbs and so much more, it’s no wonder why Devil’s Lake is Wisconsin’s premiere natural vacation destination!

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Welcome to

Baraboo “America’s Prettiest Playhouse”

136 4th ave • on the square • downtown baraboo

• Celebrating Our 100th Year !

• Theatre Goes Dark for Restoration - June 15, 2015 • Theatre-Sponsored Live Events at Community Partner Venues: June-December • Gala Re-Opening - February 2016 Call for more information. become a Member!

608.356.8864 • info@alringling.com visit www.alringling.com

Visit the

TOUR THE HISTORIC

Leopold Center and Leopold Shack & Farm

D how Aldo Leopold shaped conservation thinking and practices.

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday 10am- 4pm

May 15th-Sept 15th Open daily 10AM-4PM Sept 16th-May 14th By appointment only $10 Adults • Children 5-11 $5 • 4 & under free

623 Broadway Street • Baraboo, WI 53913

608.448.7455 • ringlingmansion.com www.travelcolumbiacounty.net

(April 13th-October 31st 2015)

Visit our website for directions and a calendar of events! www.aldoleopold.org 608.355.0279

L about sustainability in our green visitor center and the surrounding landscape.

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Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Hospitality Bureau 127 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam, WI 53916 920-887-8879 www.beaverdamchamber.com

Columbus Chamber of Commerce PO Box 362, Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-3699 www.columbuswichamber.com

Columbia County Visitor's Bureau

1800 Kutzke Rd., Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6161 www.TravelColumbiaCounty.net

Historical Markers

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Tourism Information Center N7156 E. Plaza, Beaver Dam WI 53916 920-386-3701 www.discoverdodgecounty.com

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Excellence. Delivered.

A Continuum of Care Designed Around You! Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, Inc. is much more than a community hospital and is unique in providing a full continuum of services to the entire region:

Sleep Center

• Acute care hospital

• Nursing home

• Medical clinics

• Assisted living

• Outpatient care

• Dementia care

• Outpatient surgery

• Senior apartments

• Home care and hospice

• Massage & Wellness

• Cancer care

• Urology

• Inpatient hospital care

• Rheumatology

• Rehabilitation services

Advanced Pain Management

BDCH also offers HealthWORKS, a complete employee health service for businesses and our Kids Care is a full-service child care and accredited 4K program.

We have many of the same clinical technologies, specialists and services found in large urban tertiary care centers, making it easier for you to get the best care possible here at Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, Inc.

That’s Excellence. Delivered.

BDCH has enhanced local access to health care through the BDCH Medical Clinics. Our Medical Clinic physicians offer Family Medicine, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, OB/GYN and walk-in care with locations in:

• Beaver Dam • Columbus • Horicon www.bdchmedicalclinics.com

• Juneau • Waupun BDCH Has Earned an for Patient Safety from the Leapfrog Group IN 2013 AND 2014

www.bdch.com 920-887-7181 Like us on Facebook!

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