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wisconsin winter and all that it has to offer
Lacrosse Touts One of the Biggest feet of elevation and single-track trails tivities • Wisconsin outdoor adventurein doesn’t Beer Fests the State stop when the temperature drops; offer- of challenging terrain. WinMan Trails, Traveling
36th Annual run. Meanwhile, Cascade Mountain in with kids? Check outCrazylegs Portage offers up a 900’ chute to glide Classic these Wisconsin activities that will keep down on a tube.
ing an array of snowsports, experiences located at the North Lakeland Discovery Center, offers 1,300 acres of fat biking- everyone happy and entertained on your and events. • Edgewater Ice Rink – Right in the • The state offers a less well-known family winter vacation. heart of Madison, The Edgewater offers by Explore Lacrosse ready frozen turf. • Skijoring – The Nordic sport of dog (and more affordable) wintry playground • Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding – a prime ice-skating spot along the shores How the run got started and history made skijoring (a blend cross-country skiing that can compete with other popuboasts the third-most of Lake Mendota. This 4000-square-foot Between the Bluffs Beer,more Wine and Cheese Festival is a of fun event that has grownWisconsin to be a local favorite. Visit theirski andover a couple beers and dogsledding) lives on in Wisconsin. snowboard resorts in the U.S. You’ll find ice rink also sits in the shadow of the larwebsite snowy for destinations. this year’s entertainment and activities. Not surprisingly, the idea was hatched over Nordicarea Center provides • Tasters Wisconsin’s geography makes it toThe endless variety every ex- State Capitol, so the views you have no Eve bus shuttles and shuttles andJustin from Trails participating hotels the day an of the event. Listenoftoruns yourforlocal a couple of beers in late 1981 by three Badlessons for those wanting a crash course, perience level, making the state perfect matter which way you spin are extraoreasy to stations explorefor both natural and urban radio your chance to win tickets. ger loyalists at a campus bar. The three, Tom well be as 21 a special loop for skijor- for a family snowsports-centric escape. dinary. landscapes during the winter. Designated driver wristbands available.asMust or overdog to attend. Grantham, Ken Sparks, and Rich Backus, ing with your furry • VIP Wisconsin winter gain events and to festiCascade Mountain in the Trains – Wisconsin is home to ticket holders access the event two hours prior friend. to general admission and access to the private VIPPortage tent. offerswanted• Snow to raise money to support UW Ath• Snowmobiling – For those who like four terrain parks and 10 quick and easy various snow trains, all with their unique vals are unique, welcoming – and poured occa- by distinguished Taste over 200 quality brews breweries letics. As admirers of then- Athletic Directo add speed to their vintners winter recre- lifts, including the high-speed Mountain and exemplary twists. The Wisconsin sionallyExperience a little bit weird. over 45 types of wine from locala little and world-famous tor Elroy Hirsch, they asked his permission Wisconsin’s 25,000 miles of trails Top Express. Granite Park Ski Area at Great Northern Railroad in Trego will Extreme Wisconsin Wintergourmet cheeseation, Sample and purchase and other good eats to name it the “Crazylegs Run” in his honor. It gets coldlive up music here – but you’ll have won’t disappoint. Eagle River is known Rib Mountain State Park is a favorite take you through the winter wonderland Enjoy Tom Grantham continues to serve as General no trouble staying warm enjoyglassas the Snowmobile Capital of the World, among snowboarders, with groomed of Washburn County (and feed you a deAll attendees receiveasa you souvenir Chairman on the Crazylegs Classic Executive with good reason: it hosts the World runs that seasoned shredders love. these high-adrenalin winteradmission activities.ticketsand licious dinner, too!). For a romantic winOnly 3,000 general available Committee. • FatOnly Tire250 Biking Mountain biking Championship Snowmobile Derby every • Snow Tubing – A great activity for try ride, snuggle in a cozy cabin of the VIP –tickets available A Little “Classic” History January and is home to the International is a Tickets 365-day-a-year in Wisconthe whole family, snow tubing is easy – Mid-Continent Railway’s Snow Train, have soldpursuit out in the past, so watch the website for when sales begin. The first race in 1982 attracted 1,525 runSnowmobile Hall of Fame. Eagle River and a whole lot of fun. The Rock Snow- heated by the train’s traditional stoves. sin –#1thanks to fat tire biking. Fat bikes Oktoberfest Strasse La Crosse, WI, 54601 ners and raised $9,500. The event grew in have800-658-9424 extra-wide rims with low-pressure also offers a 500-mile groomed network park in Franklin – the world’s largest Wisconsin Winter Escapes popularity and the walk was added in 1987 of trails thatFrom take 10am-1pm riders through a beauti-April tires NEW making it possible to cruisetheon15th softAnniversary! tubing park back – features lanesand of tubing Discover the pristine natural beauty of EVENT to celebrate on Sunday, 23, jump on the20horse with 676 walkers the first year. The event has terrain like snow. Just east of Madison, ful Wisconsin Northwoods landscape. and a conveyor belt that makes it super CONTINUE>>page 5 crazylegs>>page10 Ultimate Family Friendly Winter Ac- easy to get back bluffs>>page Dane Co CamRock Trail delivers 150 to the top for4 another
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