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Welcome to Juneau County
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uneau County, Wisconsin was established in 1857 when the State of Wisconsin passed legislation separating lands west of the Wisconsin River from what was then Adams County. After a contest with neighboring New Lisbon, the county seat was established in Maugh's Town, which is known today as Mauston. The county was named after Solomon Juneau, a Milwaukee legislator who influenced the legislation establishing Juneau County. The county board of early Juneau County convened only once a year to conduct the business of the slow moving, remote county. Today, Juneau County retains the charm of the early days, while it moves forward into the future of electronic government. Juneau County is your pathway to adventure. Whether you’re spending some time on our beautiful lakes, rivers or streams, hiking or biking our many trails, enjoying a round of golf, taking your family on an ATV adventure, snowmobiling on a groomed trail, relaxing by your campfire after a day of exploring or enjoying the many tastes of Juneau County. Juneau County's natural beauty brings year round pleasure to area residents and visitors alike. Geographical diversity is a hallmark of Juneau County. From sand country to hill country, from northern forests to unglaciated “driftless areas,” we have beautiful and scenic landscapes.
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• Our blend of geography satisfies even the most particular tastes. How many counties can boast of this natural variety? • Castle Rock and Petenwell lakes, the second- and fourthlargest lakes in Wisconsin • Three major recreational trails, the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, the Omaha Trail, and 400 State Bike Trail • Rock formations such as Castle Rock and Petenwell Rock • The beautiful sandstone cliffs of the Wisconsin River • Some of the most beautiful and best golf courses in the region • Native American effigies and other sites • Several wildlife viewing areas, such as the Sprague Mather Flowage, Eagle's Nest, and the Necedah Wildlife Refuge, a national wildlife preserve • Breathtaking bluffs, including Target Bluff, Mill Bluff, and Mile Bluff First, some history is in order. Most of what is today’s Juneau County was carved out of the sandstone bedrock during the last North American Glacial Period some 18,000 years ago. For a long time, Juneau County was covered by the glacial Lake Wisconsin. The lake (up to 150’ deep) stretched over 1,800 sq. miles from
Tomah to the west and up to Stevens Point in the north. A huge natural dam formed by rock, earth and sand burst some 14,000 years ago. After three days it took to drain the lake, the runoff created a new course for the Wisconsin River, carved out the Wisconsin Dells and moved south toward Baraboo to create Devil’s Lake. The rocky outcroppings, called buttes or bluffs, you see throughout the central and northern part of the county are really the tops of islands that dotted the surface of glacial Lake Wisconsin. If you’re ambitious, climbing to the top of one of these ‘islands’ shows you the outline of the old lake. The low and sandy prairies you see are the old lakebed. Much of the southern part of the county escaped the destructive force of the last glacial period and is part of the “driftless” region of Wisconsin. Deep valleys, high ridges and quiet rural life make this area a special place to visit. Add to that the quiet joy of some of the nation’s finest bike trails, canoeing on the Lemonweir and Wisconsin River, golfing, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, ATV riding, hunting, fishing, antiquing, waterskiing and camping, you’re in for a rare treat. We invite you to embark on your Juneau County adventure. We know you’ll find a reason to stay for a day, a week, or a lifetime.
Castle Rock – Petenwell Lakes Association
Juneau County Visitor Bureau Tourism & Economic Development W5883 McEvoy St. Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-1904 www.castlerockpetenwell.com
City of Elroy
225 Main Street Elroy, WI 53929 (608) 462-2410 www.elroywi.com
City of New Lisbon
232 W. Pleasant St. New Lisbon, WI 53950 (608) 562-5213 Email: nladmin@mwt.net www.newlisbon.net
GMADC - Greater Mauston Area Development Corp 103 Division St. Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-7483 Email: gmadc@mwt.net
Hidden Valleys
Hidden Valleys showcases the beauty and diversity of the best of Wisconsin www.hiddenvalleys.com
Hill Country Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 83, Union Center, WI 53962 (608) 462-2245 www.hillcountrywi.com Serving the communities of Elroy, Hillsboro, Kendall, La Farge, La Valle, Ontario, Union Center, Wonewoc and surrounding areas
Juneau County Economic Development Corporation PO Box 322 122 Main Street Camp Douglas, WI 54618 (608) 427-2070 (888) 898-2550 www.juneaucounty.com
Juneau County Government
Land Information 220 East State Street Room 6 Mauston, Wisconsin 53948 (608) 847-9446 www.co.juneau.wi.gov • 2010 Juneau County Visitor Directory
Juneau County Historical Society
211 North Union St. Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-3294
Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce
503 State Road 82 East (inside The Bank of Mauston) P.O. Box 171 Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-4142 chamber@mauston.com
Mauston Area Room Tax Committee (866) 516-1646 VisitMauston.com
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
W7996 20th Street West Necedah, WI 54646 (608) 565-2551 (800) 877-8339 Email: necedah@fws.gov www.fws.gov/ midwest/necedah
New Lisbon Chamber of Commerce
TABLE OF CONTENTS Mauston ..................................... 6—9 New Lisbon ................................ 10—14 Juneau County Attractions ..... 16—17 Wonewoc .................................... 18—19 Union Center ............................. 20 Elroy ........................................... 21 Lyndon Station . ........................ 22 Lodging & Camping . ............... 23—24 Map and Communities ............ 25—28 Dining & Spirits ........................ 29—33 History of Juneau County ....... 34 Juneau County Parks ............... 35 Camp Douglas .......................... 36 Hustler ....................................... 37 Sports & Recreation ................. 38—39 Necedah ..................................... 40—43 Juneau County Lakes .............. 44—47 Calendar of Events ................... 48—49
(608) 562-3555 www.newlisbonchamber.com
Village of Union Center (608) 462-8810
Published by: Juneau County Star–Times Mauston, WI
Village of Hustler
Publisher: George Althoff
(608) 427-6575 www.hustlerwi.com
Advertising Director: Julie Brown
Village of Lyndon Station
Advertising Sales: Linda Goldbeck, Carrie Champlin
(608) 666-2500
Village of Necedah
101 Center St Necedah, WI 54646 (608) 565-2261 Email: necedahadmin@ necedah.us www.necedah.us
Village of Wonewoc
200 West Street Wonewoc, WI 53968 (608) 464-3114 www.wonewocwisc.com
Wonewoc Development Corporation
PO Box 305 Wonewoc, WI 53968-0305 (608) 464-5558 Email: info@ wonewocdevelopment.com Web: wonewocdevelopment.com
Director of Niche Publications Andrew Nussbaum Creative Design: Chad Brewer Editing/Writing: Rhonda Siebecker Photos: Gail Boehm, Amanda Becker, Frank Kaiser, Rhonda Siebecker, Chris Walker Thank you to all the organizations listed on the left for their support in supplying photos, information, and guidance for this project. Thank you to Liz Housworth at Juneau County Land Information Office for producing the official map. Thank you to Juneau County Government for allowing us the opportunity to develop this visitor directory. A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Juneau County Economic Development Corporation. All of the information you had already compiled, and allowed us to use, truly helped make this magazine a success. Marilyn, and Sandra, thanks again. This publication has been created and produced for the purpose of promoting Juneau County Tourism. Every effort has been made to provide the most current, and accurate information available. The publisher, and the organizations represented, assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the publisher, or your local organizations, with any additions or corrections.
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Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce
MINIATURE HORSE & EMU FARM
608-847-4142 Eileen Clark W2773 51st., Mauston, WI Phone 608-847-5200 Toll free order line: 866-213-6818 www.clarkshoovesnfeathers.com info@clarkshoovesnfeathers.com
Emu Oil & Emu Oil Products for Sale
503 State Rd 82 East Located inside the Bank of Mauston Mauston WI 53948
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GUIDED TRAIL RIDE
I-90/94 Exit 69, 1.5 Miles East on Hwy. 82 One Coupon Good For Entire Party!
W4881 Hwy. 82, Mauston, WI 53948
(888) 847-2272 or (608) 847-2273 www.redridgeranch.com
Shop Where There is Something for Everyone! Scrapbooks and Supplies • Paper • Stamps • Stencils • Punches
• Tools • Toys • Household Items
• Silk Flowers • Fabric & Yarn • Greeting Cards • Log Cabin Decor
BETTER BUYS
OUTLET MART & CRAFT SHOPPE 508E State Hwy. 82., Mauston • 847-7379 • 2010 Juneau County Visitor Directory
THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN
PARK OASIS INN • Family Jacuzzi Suitesool • Sauna rlp hi W Suites • Service Lounge • Room Pool or do ut O & Indoor SCOUNTS!
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Locally owned and operated by Navis Hospitality, Inc. Reservations: 1-800-463-4960
608-847-6255
http://www.bestwestern.com/parkoasisinn Exit 69 • Hwy. 82 & I-90-94, Mauston, Wisconsin
Hess Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 222 Elm Street, Mauston Open Mon.-Wed. 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - noon. Gently used clothing & shoes-all sizes, bedding, books & more. We are looking for donation items in small, light boxes only for easy unpacking and lifting. No large items such as appliances, furniture, TV’s, or computers. Please no winter items in summer and no summer items in winter. Leave donations in the enclosed entryway. Proceeds benefit Mile Bluff Medical Center.
JUNEAU COUNTY RIVERS The Wisconsin, Baraboo, and Lemonweir Rivers are all fantastic opportunities to view miles of scenic shorelines in Juneau County. You will have plenty of canoeing and rafting opportunities, and access and canoe rentals are available at various businesses along the rivers throughout Juneau County.
Stables, Trail Rides, & Boarding Red Ridge Ranch W4881 Hwy. 82 Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-2273 or (888) 847-2272 www.redridgeranch.com
Woodside Ranch W4015 State Highway 82 Mauston, Wisconsin 53948 800.626.4275 www.woodsideranch.com
The Baraboo River offers a relaxing outing with no rapids or falls. It flows 100 miles uninterrupted from its headwaters near Hillsboro, Wisconsin, winding through Juneau County to unite with the Wisconsin River south of Portage, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin River offers miles of open waters for canoeing and offers breathtaking scenery and many islands to stop and explore. Take along a camera because you are sure to see a lot of wildlife and gorgeous panoramic views. Navigate the Lemonweir River from western Juneau County to its mouth on the Wisconsin River. The current on the river picks up a bit in a few spots but for the most part is a leisurely ride down river for a relaxing trip. Portages are necessary at a couple of dams if you want to go more than several miles. A number of sloughs near the mouth can make it difficult to keep on the main channel, so be sure you have your map or compass handy. Both Castle Rock Lake and Petenwell Flowage have areas suitable for canoeing and kayaking, however keep in mind these are big bodies of water and have a lot of motorized boat traffic, so use caution when planning your trip.
“Helping Our Community Grow!” Main Bank State Road 82 E., Mauston • 608-847-6200 — Downtown Mauston Branch • 608-847-6200 Lyndon Station Branch • 608-666-2411 — Dells-Delton Branch 608-253-7030 New Lisbon Branch • 608-562-6200 — Necedah Branch 608-565-6200 Proud to be your community bank for 77 years!
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Anjero’s
SPORTS BAR & GRILL
FULL SERVICE PHARMACIES • Professional Prescription Services • Complete Line of Over-the-Counter Medications • Third Party Insurance Billing • Medical Equipment & Supplies (Rentals, Sales & Service) • Diabetic Supplies • Post-Mastectomy Fitting & Products • Place Refill Orders on Our Website at www.phillipsrx.com • Loyalty Rewards Program 5 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Phillips HealthMart Pharmacy & Gift Store
123 E. State St., Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-5949
Phillips Clinic Pharmacy
1040 Division St., Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-6155
Phillips Roche-A-Cri Clinic Pharmacy
402 W. Lake St., Friendship, WI 53934 (608) 339-9080
Phillips Tomah Pharmacy
1004 Superior Ave., Tomah, WI 54660 (608) 372-4115
Phillips Nekoosa Pharmacy
232 Market St., Nekoosa, WI 54457 • (715) 886-3100
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Open Bowling Game Room Pool Tables Darts, Big Screen TV’s
• Homemade Pizzas & Sandwiches • Hand Cut Steaks • Taco Tuesday • Wednesday Night Karaoke • Friday Night Fish Fry • Memorial Day - Labor Day • Banquet Room Accommodates over 300 • Open Mon.-Wed. 4 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.
Hwy. 82 E., Mauston Just west of the Interstate
Mauston Dental Center General Practice Dentistry 880 Herriot Dr., Mauston, WI (608) 847-6700
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608-847-4000
www.anjeros.com Closed Sunday & Monday during summer months
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The Juneau County Fair Grounds / Veteran's Memorial Park. Located directly across the street from Mile Bluff Medical Center 1001 Division Street (Hwy 58 South), P.O. Box 104, Mauston, WI 53948 Fair Office Phone: 608/847-6192
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Kim’s Floral & Gifts 143 Division Street Mauston, WI 53948 Plants • Floral • Silks & Gifts - For All Occasions www.kimsfloralandgifts.com
Phone: 608-847-7677
SAL’S
TRUCK AND AUTO REPAIR 800-300-4314 • 608-847-4314
Stay with us and you’ll enjoy...
DJ’s Pub, Free high speed wireless Internet, Free breakfast Indoor pool, In-room coffee
800-456-4000
1001 State Rd. 82 • Mauston, WI (608) 847-5959 www.countryinns.com/maustonwi
A cozy stay at a comfortable price
Just one stay and you’ll see what make us
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Salvatore Mignognia, Owner
Freight Transferring Available 24 Hour Emergency Road Service
24 Hour Local and Long Distance Towing Monday-Friday 4 a.m.-Midnight Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
411 Commercial St. • P.O.Box 96 Mauston, Wisconsin 53948
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Free wireless Internet Free SuperStart® breakfast Indoor pool & whirlpool Jacuzzi® suites Free local calls Cable TV with HBO In-room microwave/fridge, coffee maker & hair dryer Children 17 & under stay free with adult Guest laundry
Super 8 Mauston I-90/94 & Hwy. 82, Exit 69 • 1001 A Hwy. 82 E. (608) 847-2300 super8.com/motel/02959
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SUPER8.COM | 1.800.800.8000 | En Español 1.877.202.8812
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Winery & Gallery The winery's first grapes were planted in 1997. Vines have been added yearly since and more will follow. Building construction began July 15, 2003 with planning and design starting in 2000. Almost immediately revisions were necessary in order to incorporate an amazing auction find... several 100 year old stained glass windows. Burr Oak Winery offers both red and white wines. Personal preferences vary, so taste for yourself.
Our Gallery is "Home to the Hickory Hills Arts" group, which consists of all types of creative people from visual artists to writers, designers, woodcarvers, musicians, chefs, needlework, beadwork, photography, dance, healers, etc. We invite artisans to contact us for possible displays and selling. HHA meets at the Winery the last Tuesday of every month at 7 pm. Come join us and have some fun being creative.
New Lisbon is a hotspot for recreation like fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and more! New Lisbon has all the services you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Visit the Chamber of Commerce for a detailed listing.
750 N. Union Street Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-4331 Fax: 608-847-2292 DJ’s Floral: 608-847-4779 “Great Stuff for Not A Lot of Money” • Fresh In-Store Deli & Bakery • Full Service Floral - FTD Service • Full Service Meat and Seafood • Union Street Liquor Depot - Walk-in Cooler • WI Lottery & Megabucks - TYME Machine
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Mauston/New Lisbon Airport New Lisbon, WI Mauston/New Lisbon Airport Field is owned and operated by the cities of Mauston and New Lisbon. The airport has a 3,686 x 75 ft. paved runway, rotating beacon and PAPI. We can accommodate all small single engine piston aircraft and many small twin-engine piston aircraft under 12,500 pounds. Plans are to expand the runway in the near future.
Daily Specials
11 a.m.-9 p.m. 201 S. Adams St. DOWNTOWN NEW LISBON 608-562-3251
Great Food, Great Fun!
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Every Thursday Night: KARAOKE 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
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Now Open Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-Close
Wholesale Store
8th Annual
Open to the Public! We have all your party needs!
We carry restaurant quality foods at wholesale prices! Food sampling every Friday & Saturday.
608-254-8321
Saturday, Sept. 4th
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©2009 Marshall & Ilsley Corporation 09-029-041
Hours: Mo, Tu, Fr 8-5:30; We, Th 8-8 Sat. 8-2; Closed Sunday 225 Pioneer Drive Wisconsin Dells, WI
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Arts & Crafts Market RC Aircraft Display/Show Watch for Our Antique/Classic Car Show YOUNG EAGLE DAY Antique Farm Machinery June 26, 2010 Experimental & Home Built Free Plane Rides for Aircraft on Display 8-17 yrs. of age! . . . And MUCH MORE! BREAKFAST 6:30-10:30 a.m. LUNCH 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments served by the Mauston Lions Club Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1365, Oakdale Electric Co., JCEDC, Mauston and New Lisbon Room Tax Committee For General Information Contact Tom Chudy at 608-547-6503 or 608-565-2136 • email: tchudy@accratech.com www.juneaucounty.com • 11
• Fireworks at dusk on Saturday night, raindate Sunday • Live Music at Riverside Park on the WATERFRONT... • Bring your lawn chairs for front row seats along the Waterfront. • Enjoy BOTH MUSIC and FIREWORKS without leaving your seats! • Arts/Craft Vendors • Flea Market • Food Court • Duck Race • Canoe Races Kids’ Games • Parade and MUCH MORE!
For reservations call: 608.562.3534 or 608.562.5213
New Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 79 New Lisbon, WI 53950 Ph: 608.562.3555 www.newlisbonchamber.com
www.newlisbon.net
Travelers Inn & Convention Center 1700 East Bridge St., New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-5141
61 Guest Rooms • Jacuzzi Rooms • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Free High Speed Wireless Internet • Banquet Hall, Seats 400
Bunkhouse Motel & Food Court
Edge O’ the Woods Motel
Exit 61, New Lisbon, WI 53950
N7396 Frontage Rd., New Lisbon, WI 53950
27 Rooms • Indoor Pool • Whirlpool • Convenience Store A&W • Charley Biggs’ Chicken • Subway • Beer • Gas
For Reservations, call (800) 638-4929 www.edgeofthewoods.com
(608) 562-6000
(608) 562-3705
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CAR SHOW
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8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the American Legion in New Lisbon 110 Welch Prairie Road
(Rain Date July 4th) For Further Information, Contact Brian at 608-547-1317
Stay a while at the . . .
RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND
WATERFRONT CAMP SITES • SHOWERS • BATHROOMS • PAVILIONS • WALKING PATHS BOAT RAMP • FISHING • PUBLIC HUNTING LANDS NEARBY • INDIAN MOUNDS NEARBY 13 • 2010 Juneau County Visitor Directory
NEW LISBON Fun for the Whole Family!
The right store for your project needs. • Plumbing • Electrical • Paint • Tools • Lawn & Garden • Glass & Window Repair • Goulds Water Pumps
New Lisbon
202 E. Bridge St. • 562-3181 www.truevalue.com
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Indoor Archery and Outdoor Gun Ranges.
sion by We Have Mathews, Mis ess pr Mathews & Carbon Ex Hunting & Fishing Licenses We Accept Consignment and Trade-Ins On New Guns GUN REPAIR, FISHING RODS, REELS, TACKLE AND MORE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
10 a.m. - Close Seven Days a Week
Discount Beer & Liquor
Full Archery • Guns & Ammo • Live Bait
Open Every Day, 10 a.m. - Close
N6772 Germantown Rd., New Lisbon • 608-562-3492 www.mandmsportshop.com
Best Prices Around
GERMANTOWN RD., NEW LISBON • 1.5 Mi. from the Interstate Easily accessible on 2 snowmobile trails.
Turn right off I-90/94, New Lisbon Exit 61, take Frontage Rd. off of Hwy. 80, immediate left onto Germantown Rd., then 1 1/2 miles to store. Just up the road from Wonderly’s Bar.
Bunkhouse Mobil Gas station
TRUCK STOP • FOOD COURT • MOTEL 1700 east Bridge, next to Interstate exit 61, new Lisbon • 608-562-6000
Charley Biggs’ Chicken n’ sauce! Yes, it's as good as you’ve heard. SPECIALS ON YOUR FAVORITE BEER!
ECONOMY MOTEL
Register your Deer or Turkey here!
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FARM PRODUCTS/PRODUCE Farm-grown foods for your enjoyment that are marketed directly to you. By visiting these unique places and buying their products, consumers have a great opportunity to learn first-hand about agriculture today, the environmental care and respect practiced, and the attention to detail and quality production.
Richard & Eileen Clark W2773 51st St Mauston WI 53948 608-847-5200 www.clarkshoovesnfeathers.com Available all year -- by appointment only. Emu oil and emu oil products. Breeders of quality emu and miniature horses.
J&T Blackberries John & Tammy Gilchrist W7319 North Rd Mauston WI 53948 608-847-6137 Available from July 20 – August 15 – Please call Organically grown wild blackberries. We pick to your order.
Jennifer Alvarado Baked goods, pastry and cakes W8948 Cty Hwy C New Lisbon WI 53950 608-427-3773 jen_Alvarado@hotmail.com Available all year – by appointment only The Lady of the Cake specializes in making delicious and attractive bakery items from the best and freshest ingredients. We use local distributors for many ingredients. Some items are grown on site.
Wisconsin River Belted Galloways John Hamm N5320 Cty Hwy HH Mauston WI 53948 608-847-7413 www.wisconsinrivermeats.com Please call first Belted Galloway beef, bulls and breeding stock. Belted Galloway beef is very tender. Halves weigh about 300 lbs. .
Steve & Judy Kennedy
Anderson’s Blueberries Ray & Jeanette Anderson W8645 Cty Hwy C New Lisbon WI 53950 608-427-3407 Please call Available July – August Monday thru Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pick your own Blueberries Honey also available
Donald & Evelyn Frisk Garden produce and flowers N5730 Cty Hwy B New Lisbon WI 53950 608-562-3574 Available July – Nov. – All produce in season. 9:00 a.m. – Dusk Zucchini, cucumbers, beans, onions, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, squash, gourds, also gladiolus and zinnias
Bresnahan’s Veggies Thomas Bresnahan N5409 Hwy 80 New Lisbon WI 53950 608-562-3756 Available in season – Dawn to dusk Squash, sweet corn, pumpkins, honey and other miscellaneous vegetables.
Wisconsin River Brands Inc. Wisconsin River Meats N5340 Cty Hwy HH Mauston WI 53948 608-847-7413 Fax: 608-847-3723 Juneau County beef and pork Wisconsin sausage made here at our plant. We can serve other direct marketers.
Wine and Winery Tours N5873 Hwy 12 & 16 New Lisbon WI 53950 608-562-5271 jkennedy@mwt.net Available from May – January 15 Visit or telephone 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday-Sunday Wine – wine related gift items – vineyard tours – speaking engagements - education
Carr Valley Cheese Wisconsin Pride Cheese Co. 714095 Hwy 12 & 16 Mauston WI 53948 608-847-6998 sid@carrvalleycheese.com Web Site: carrvalleycheese.com Year-round from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 60 varieties of cheese produced. We manufacture 40 kinds of specialty and artisan cheese. All is sold in our retail outlet and cheese making can be watched.
Northwood Farm James, Rebecca Goodman E103 Cty Hwy Q Wonewoc WI 53968 608-489-2291 r.j.Goodman@mwt.net Please call or e-mail We are a certified organic dairy farm and our steers are fed all organic feed. No hormones, no antibiotics, no animal by products and a forage diet. All beef is dry aged 10 days to 2 weeks.
Nanchas Elk Ranch Charlie Fochs E7568A Acorn Lane Lyndon Station WI 53944 608-524-4355 elktours@mwt.net Please e-mail Web site: www.wlkranch.net Available May 15 – October 21 – Otherwise by appointment 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Closed Mondays Tours – Gift Shop – Antlers – Meat
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Juneau County Attractions Listed below are just some of the many attractions and points of interest found in Juneau County. Good luck on your adventures and check the website periodically for updates.
Wisconsin National Guard Library & Museum This fully restored 1896 log lodge features exhibits including uniforms, weapons and equipment, terrain maps and dioramas of famous battles. Military vehicles from years past and static displays of aircraft are found throughout the grounds. Ph: 608-427-1280, 101 Independence Dr., Camp Douglas WI 54618
Cranberry Creek Archaeological District
Contained with the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, the site contains effigy mounds of the Woodland Culture People dating from 499 B.C. to 1499 A.D. The Woodland Culture people were the ancestors of the Ho-Chunk. The site is on the National Register of Historical Places. Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, Headquarters Rd., Necedah WI 54646, PH: 608-565-4412
Gee's Slough Effigy Mounds
The Woodland Culture people, ancestors of the Ho-Chunk, lived throughout this area from 499 B.C. to around 1500 A.D. Indian Mounds Park, just south of New Lisbon is the site of several effigy mounds including a rare flex-legged running panther. The park also includes a linear mound and several round or oval burial mounds that were used by the tribal nobility. The park is located on Indian Mound Road south of New Lisbon off Hwys 12 & 16 and is main16 • 2010 Juneau County Visitor Directory
tained by the New Lisbon Lions Club. The Effigy Mounds are listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
Harry A. Mortensen Collection
An impressive collection of artifacts from the Woodland Culture people, the collection represents the lifetime achievement of Harry A. Mortensen, a New Lisbon native. A portion of the collection can also be seen at Raabe's Pharmacy on Adams St in New Lisbon. The Mortensen Collection is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Harry A. Mortensen Collection, New Lisbon Memorial Library, 115 W Park St., New Lisbon WI 53950. PH: 608-562-3213
The Boorman House
This 1876 Victorian mansion was built by Benjamin C. Boorman, a native of England. In 1864, he bought the Mauston dam, mills and water rights from the estate of M. M. Maughs. After a fire that destroyed the mills, he rebuilt a mill on the northside of the Lemonweir River to produce flour and feed. Later he built a sawmill and a wool carding mill on the south side of the dam and began construction of the Boorman House in 1874. The home features a grand staircase, a drawing room and a widow's walk. The Boorman House is now the home of the Juneau County Historical Society and showcases extensive collections of artifacts, records and research materials. Dr. McIntosh's medical office building is also preserved at the site and a building housing agricultural implements, wagons and workshops was recently completed. The Boorman House is open on weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day and hosts a special Christmas
Open House beginning around Thanksgiving. The house is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Boorman House, 211 N. Union St., Mauston WI 53948. PH: 608-847-2070
Lemonweir Glyphs
The Twin Bluffs, on Hwy A west of New Lisbon, are the site of prehistoric drawings and paintings (petroglyphs) dating back to 499 B. C. The work was done by the Woodland Culture people, the ancestors of the Ho-Chunk. The site is on private property and protected. The glyphs are listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
Sprague Bridge
This bridge spanning the Yellow River southeast of Finley WI in northern Juneau County has been listed on the National Register of Historical Places since 1995. Built in the early 1900s, the bridge is an excellent example of small bridge construction during that era.
Juneau County Courthouse
Originally built in 1925, the Juneau County Courthouse, with its marbled floors and richly paneled courtrooms, is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. It stands on a square in the center of Mauston, the county seat and hosts many community activities including a farmers market during the summer. Juneau County Courthouse, 220 E. State St., Mauston WI 53948. PH: 608-847-9300.
Mauston Dam Site
This dam, built in 1842, powered a saw mill owned by M. M. Maughs. The lake formed behind the dam is
Lake Decorah, named after a prominent Ho-Chunk family in the area. The mill was destroyed in a fire in 1864 and later rebuilt in another location by Benjamin Boorman.
Buckley Bridge and Mill
Drive out of New Lisbon on Hwy M past Kennedy County Park and you'll cross the Lemonweir River over the Buckley Bridge. The mill was built in 1850 and only its rock foundations can be seen today.
Marian Shrine
Over 50 years ago, a local farm woman claimed to have a vision of the Virgin Mary at this site. The followers of this group have built 14 grottoes to depict saints and events in the life of the Holy Family.
New Lisbon Civil War Memorial
A statue erected by the GAR in 1897 stands in Heritage Park on Adams St in New Lisbon. The statue and an authentic Civil War cannon honor the dead from the War Between the States. Also in the park is a restored horse trough that once sat at Adams and Bridge St. in the center of town.
The Elroy Historical Society Museum
This quaint museum in downtown Elroy, steps into the city's past when it was a bustling railroad town. Photographs and memorabilia from that bygone era includes a working model railroad for the young at heart. The museum is open from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on weekends from May 1 to September 30.
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Nestled in central Wisconsin is a landscape that was epitomized by early homesteaders as the Great Wisconsin Swamp. A mosaic habitat of sedge meadow, savanna, and pine-oak forest established in 1939, the area is an island of refuge—home to ringed-bog-hunter dragonflies, whooping cranes, trumpeter swans, wolves, Karner blue butterflies, badgers, and red-headed woodpeckers. Each species and habitat is monitored and maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure overall vigor within the 44,000-acre ecosystem. Located four miles west of the Village of Necedah off of Hwy 21, the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge provides a range of unique opportunities for people to enjoy and learn about the natural world through hiking, wildlife watching, cross-country skiing, horseback and ATV riding, hunting, fishing, photography, berry picking, birding and various educational events. Three established trails wind through various habitat types on the refuge, several observation decks, and refuge roads are open for use from sunrise to sundown to allow visitors an opportunity to see wildlife. Beavers, porcupines, white-tailed deer, foxes or the occasional black bear and timber wolf are sometimes spotted.
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is home to many rare species. It boosts one of the world’s largest populations of endangered Karner blue butterflies. Additionally the refuge is the reintroduction site for an experimental population of whooping cranes. Young cranes brought to the refuge from breeding facilities are trained to follow ultralight aircrafts from June through the first week in October. After learning, these young birds are led by the aircraft down to their wintering location at Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. By the following spring in April, these same birds migrate back, unassisted, to central Wisconsin. Visit the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership online at www.bringbackthecranes.org to learn more about this fascinating project. The Refuge Office includes exhibits, refuge brochures, and a giftshop. The office is located in the southern portion of the refuge along Grand Dike and Headquarters Road and is open 7:30am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
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Wonewoc is the Midpoint of the 400 State Trail which is part of the 101 miles Bike4Trails system which also includes the ElroySparta, LaCrosse River and Great River Trails. Wonewoc offers a beautiful canoe landing on the Baraboo River which is one of the longest free flowing rivers in the country.
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Wonewoc is located in southern Juneau County in a picturesque valley on State Highway 33. Within the Village are three public parks. The American Legion Park offers a large fenced in swimming pool, shelters, restrooms and camping
for RV’s and tents. Baker’s Field located directly off the 400 State Trail offers tent camping, a baseball field, restrooms, a picnic area and a shelter. The Southtown Park offers a playground, shelter and a picnic area.
Daily Specials Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Every Day 229 Center Street
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union center
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WELCOME TO UNION CENTER Village Hall 608-462-8810 The Village of Union Center is located at the junction of state highways 33, 80 & 82. Surrounded by towering bluffs along the Baraboo River, Union Center offers a friendly community full of hospitality, recreation and amenities. The Eagle Parkway is situated near the center of the Village, right along the 400 State Trail. The Trail offers visitors hiking, bicycling and snowmobiling. The Eagle Parkway offers an open shelter for picnics, a playground, volleyball and basketball courts, and horseshoe pits. (To reserve the shelter for your “special occasion” please call the Village Hall). When you visit, you will find your stay with the Garden City Motel to be economi-
cal with superior accommodations. Anne will be happy to hear from you! Please call 608-462-8253 for reservations.
of town, the Barnyard Bar offers food and spirits. Union Center also has Kwik Trip to accommodate all of your convenience needs.
Near the park, St. Theresa’s Adoration Chapel is available for 24 hour adoration for the Blessed Sacraments. This tranquil and exquisite chapel was formerly the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, which was built in 1863. It is open year-round.
If you are in the mood for a touch of shopping, C&M Liquidators had something for everyone. With the inventory changing weekly, you just never know what you will find.
Nestled along the bluffs, and around the Baraboo River, is Spring Valley Golf Course which, in addition to exceptional golf, offers a bar and restaurant to start off or finish up your day of activity. In addition to the golf course, you can catch a bite to eat at Center Tap, LLC whose steak ‘n taters are the best around. On the edge
To handle any business needs there is a US Post Office and the Union Center Farmers State Bank. There are also several specialized businesses offered in Union Center. Please see our ad. Come see what Union Center has to offer. With many activities, shopping, dining or just relaxing, we have what you need for a great day or entire weekend away!
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Spring Valley Golf Course • Garden City Motel Kwik Trip • Center Tap Bar & Grill C&M Liquidators • Barnyard Bar (on the outskirts of town!) Preston’s Sales & Service • Elmer’s Auto Repair Farmers State Bank • Heding Truck Service Merrick Foods • U.S. Post Office Scenic Bluffs Equipment • D&T Delights Minett’s Mini Storage • Knights of Columbus Hall • St. Theresa’s Adoration Chapel • Hill Country Chamber of Commerce
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k SchultsouzthCeditgeyofPElar y ro on the This fine park has the Baraboo River on one side and State Hwy. 80-82 on the other. There is a swimming pool, playground, baseball field, volleyball nets, tennis courts, bathrooms, showers and shelters in addition to campsites. Swimming Pool daily passes are $2.00.
activities, music and of course the Midway. During this week there will be no camping at the park.
Campsites are available first come first served. RV's should make reservations for electric sites. Fees may be paid at the Elroy Commons Trail Shop from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Rental From June 25 through June bikes are available at the 28, 2010 the Elroy Fair will Trail Shop for $3.00 per fill the park with exhibits, hour or $12.00 per day.
On the 400 Trail
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This bull rider at the Elroy Fair scored 83 points for staying on the bull for more than eight seconds.The bull rider is from Wisconsin and joined 31 other men, ages 18 to 42, that came from Wisconsin and surrounding states, to be a part of the Elroy fair.
(608) 462-4316
Newly Remodeled Guest Rooms Restaurant On-Site
Dave Miller, Owner
Rehearsal Dinners Parties Small Weddings Visit our sister hotel The Voyageur Inn, Reedsburg
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New Construction Service & Repairs In-Floor Heat Outdoor Boilers Indoor Air Quality Corn & Pellet Stove Sales & Installation
Joel Franke, Elroy Fair board vice president, strings lights across the entertainment tent prior to the coronation of the Fairest of the Fair.
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lyndon station Good Times Always on Tap!
Chicken Full Menu including Dinners & Ribs Outdoor Patio
Last Shot Saloon Karaoke Bar & Grill Phone: (608)666-2772 106 N. Wisconsin, Lyndon Station
SEASONAL CAMPING - RENT • 7 Miles West of Wisconsin Dells • Year-Round Usage • Large Wooded Campsites - 50 feet x 90 feet
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Lyndon Station is in the Southeastern section of Juneau County on Highways 12/16 and Interstate 90/94 near the beautiful Rocky Arbor State Park. With a tradition of logging, railroad, farming and Native American culture, the Lyndon Station area has much to offer. Photographers and artists flock to Lyndon Station for the scenic beauty of the area. It's a quick eight mile trip to Wisconsin Dells. Travelers can enjoy the Dells while benefiting from the quiet, restful nights in the Lyndon Station area. The friendly atmosphere of the village is evident from the moment you come into town.
Call now to schedule your party with
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Reception & Party Room Available Great Food & reFreshments 107 W. Flint St., Lyndon Station
608-666-2423 Open 7 Days A Week • 9 a.m.
Aug 28th Annual Pig Roast Family Fun • Camping Available
N1068 Hwy. K, Mauston 608-847-5104
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Call for DJ Dates and other events
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Thurs 5-6 p.m.
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Come & Play at The Clinic! Right on Snowmobile Trail
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Jacuzzi Suites • Family Suites • Whirlpool Room Service • Lounge Sauna • Arcade • Heated Indoor and Outdoor Pool
GUESTS RECEIVE MANY DISCOUNTS! Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. Locally owned and operated by Navis Hospitality, Inc.
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Free wireless Internet Free SuperStart® breakfast Indoor pool & whirlpool Jacuzzi® suites Free local calls Cable TV with HBO In-room microwave/fridge, coffee maker & hair dryer Children 17 & under stay free with adult Guest laundry
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St. Joseph Resort
Motel, Truck Stop
In the Heart of the Castle Rock/Petenwell Lakes area...
Hwys 80-82, Elroy On the 400 Trail (608) 462-4316
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Junction 80/82 Union Center,WI 53962
Phone: 608.462.8253
ACTIVITIES ❚ Air Conditioned Rooms ❚ Kitchenettes Available ❚ Picnic Area ❚ Fish Cleaning Station ❚ Snowmobile/ATV Trail Access ❚ Satellite TV ❚ Free WiFi ❚ King & Hot Tub Suites ❚ Fridges & Microwaves ❚ Clean & Comfortable
Kids Playground Horseshoe Pits Volleyball Extensive Walking Trails Campfire Pits ATV Trails - Access to County Trails Fish Cleaning Facility - Fishing Nearby Pond with Beach Area
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Rock & Mineral Gift Shop N9695 State Road 80 Just South of Necedah
608-565-2418
• Motel, Bar & Grill on site • ATV Trails • Camping w/electricity • or 15 acres of rough camping in a beautiful wooded setting
608-565-2277
Check us out at www.wildernessinn.net N13903 Hwy. 80 Necedah/Sprague
Open Wed.–Fri. at 11 a.m. Sat. & Sun. at 9 a.m.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Necedah Wildlife Refuge 5 miles Buckhorn State Park 5 miles Castle Rock/Petenwell Lakes -2 miles Casinos - 4 within 50 miles Wisconsin Dells - 35 miles
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• 7 Miles West of Wisconsin Dells • Year-Round Usage • Large Wooded Campsites - 50 feet x 90 feet • City Water and City Sewage • Peaceful and Quiet • Playground & Horseshoes • Heated Pool
Camping & Seasonal Sites Available Bar & Restaurant
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Communities of Juneau County CAMP DOUGLAS
HUSTLER
Camp Douglas, nestled among the rugged peaks of natural rock formations and the beautiful terrain of the area, is the western gateway to Juneau County and the home of Volk Field and Camp Williams Military facilities. The friendly village has an atmosphere of mutual caring and concern that shows in their providing a recreation center for all age groups. The village boasts several tourist attractions, excellent restaurants, hunting, fishing, biking, and hiking.
Hustler is a quiet little village set in an unglaciated area of Wisconsin. The Omaha Bike Trail runs through the center of town and connects with the 400 State Trail and the Elroy-Sparta State Trail. As you proceed southward to the state trails, you pass through very scenic hillsides and a tunnel.
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ELROY Elroy is on the West fork of the Baraboo River in the heart of Wisconsin's 'driftless' area. The forested hills and valleys provide natural beauty and plenty of chances to spend some quality time with your family. Three bike trails, a theater, library and a museum are just a few of its attractive features. Elroy is best known as the birthplace and home of former Governor Tommy Thompson. The '400' State Trail, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and the Juneau County Omaha Trail are the three bicycle trails that meet in Elroy. They are all built on discontinued rail lines that once served the area. They are also used as snowmobile trails in the winter. The Elroy-Sparta trail was the first official 'Rails to Trails' bicycle trail in the nation. The Elroy-Sparta trail and the '400' trail join at the Elroy Commons, and the Omaha trail is connected by way of the new covered bridge.
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LYNDON STATION
MAUSTON The city of Mauston was charted as a village in 1860. Mauston became the county seat in 1864. Mauston has the largest population of all cities, towns and villages in Juneau County.
Lyndon Station is in the Southeastern section As the county seat, Mauston is very actively of Juneau County on involved in community cooperation with Highways 12/16 and businesses and residents alike. Five of its many Interstate 90/94 near the businesses are members of the Fortune 500. beautiful Rocky Arbor The Lemonweir River glides through town and State Park. It's a quick eight mile trip to Wisconsin Dells. Lyndon station also features one of the B " ) most impressive Veteran’s Memorials in the area. It is also home to some of the Friends and Family Cancer Foundation. Visitors can get behind the microphone during one of the karaoke nights in downtown Lyndon Station.
provides a beautiful setting at Riverside Park. A Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday morning June through October, and numerous craft and thrift shops are available for the adventurous shopper. If camping is your hobby, the Mauston area provides opportunities that range from backpacking into wilderness surroundings, to a campground where you can drive your travel trailer in and hook up to electricity and plumbing. From hiking to biking, snowmobiling to horseback riding, boating swimming or skiing, you’ll find it in or around the Mauston area.
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NECEDAH As you enter this charming little city from Interstate 90/94, you're greeted by several of our businesses along with a calm, serene pond and the lovely Riverside Park. New Lisbon is located just 12 miles from Castle Rock Lake; the 4th largest inland lake in Wisconsin.
On the shores of the lake you'll find Castle Rock County Park, Buckhorn State Park, and several private resorts and campgrounds.
Necedah is a friendly village nestled among majestic rock formations, natural bluffs and pine trees. It is located near Petenwell Lake, Castle Rock Lake, and the Wisconsin and Yellow Rivers. Visitors can relax at the new Old Mill Park. The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge and Buckhorn State Park are close by, and many bike trails are within minutes.
Look for adventure in New Lisbon in Juneau County! Excellent recreational opportunities await you all year round. Fishing, boating, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling and the nearby Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail as well as the Omaha Trail beckon you to explore, or to rest and relax among majestic pines and oaks.
The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge offers a 'back to nature' experience. Necedah is the home to the annual “Whooping Crane Festival,” which brings people from all over the world to the small village for a chance to get a look at the endangered species. They truly are a magnificent bird!
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WONEWOC
UNION CENTER
The most southern village in Juneau County, Wonewoc is a peaceful Village located in an unglaciated area. It is enhanced by many rocky bluffs and pine trees. The countryside is truly unique and spectacular. The friendly atmosphere of the village is evident from the moment you come into town. The scenic village park offers many varied recreational activities for both adults and children.
Union Center is a quiet little village tucked among pine forests and natural sandstone bluffs in the southeast corner of Juneau County. Union Center is on the 400 State Trail, a four-season, recreational trail built on an abandoned railroad bed. Union Center's casual, rural setting is perfect for getting close to nature but there are plenty of activities for those who like to keep busy. Picnicking, playing basketball in the park, canoeing on the scenic Baraboo River or playing a round of golf on a challenging 9hole course are just some of the ways to have some fun.
Wonewoc is the midpoint of the 400 State Trail. (The 400 State Trail is one of Wisconsin's newest recreational trails.) It boasts good schools, churches, clubs, organizations, and a library which offers the latest in books, records, tapes, etc. The local government has done a great job in making this a village to be proud of.
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Our store offers European styles of Sausages, Hams, Meats, Cheeses, Soups, Polish Groceries & Much More!
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Delicious Food & Desserts Breakfast Served Anytime Open Daily 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Located inside
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Just off Interstate 90/94, Exit 55
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County Rd. Z to Dover Drive on the Adams Co. side of Castle Rock Lake
Phone (608) 339-6300 Nightly Specials Sunday Brunch Friday Seafood Buffet Hand Cut Steaks Sandwiches Soup & Salad Bar
Costa Ricky’s Beach Bar Open during summer months
www.carlsonsrusticridge.com
HOMEMADE: European Buffet Chicago Style Sandwiches Friday Fish Fry Broasted Chicken BBQ Ribs & More Full Menu Memorial Day Weekend
Castle Rock Fest!
4th of July Weekend
Polish Fest!
Labor Day Weekend
Oktoberfest!
DJ & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT on Party Weekends! 1907 Deerborne Lane off County Rd. Z, Friendship, WI 53934
Fresh Homemade Pizza Steak Nights Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 4-9 p.m. 8 oz. Ribeye, home fried taters, coleslaw & grilled butter bread.
Fresh 1/3 lb. Black-Angus Burgers hooterbowl
Reubens Gyros BBQ Ribs Chicken Dinners Burgers & so much more! Best Patty Melt Around
Last Shot Saloon Karaoke Bar & Grill
“Where Everything is Homemade”
Good Food Good Fun
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-close Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-close
(608)666-2772 106 N. Wisconsin, Lyndon Station
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107 W. Flint St., Lyndon Station Hwys 80-82, Elroy On the 400 Trail (608) 462-4316
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608-427-6604 FREE POOL ON TUESDAYS GREAT REFRESHMENTS PIZZAS & SNACKS
Daily Lunch Specials Monday French Dip Tuesday Tacos Wednesday Monster Burgers Thursday Hot Beef Friday Fish Sandwich Monday Night Steak Fry Friday Night Fish Fry Great Burgers & Homemade Fries
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All-U-Can-Eat
Friday Night Fish with Soup & Salad
BURGERS SPECIALTY SANDWICHES STEAK & MORE!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
AYCE Chicken & Dumplings
THURSDAY NIGHT: Spagetti Feast
Homemade Desserts & Hand Dipped Ice Cream BREAKFAST SERVED ANYTIME Corner of Hwy.12 & 16 at Co.Hwy.HH, Downtown Lyndon Station 666-2668 • Open 6 a.m.Daily
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ThursdayChicken &PrimeRib FridayFishFry (InSeason)
AllOccasion BanquetFacilities 2 miles N. of Mauston off Hwy. 58
608.847.4658
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Featuring: Fresh, homemade, specialty Pizzas.
Meat Lovers:
Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Ground Beef, Canadian Bacon
Veggie Pizza:
Broccoli, Carrots, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomato, Red/Green Peppers, Zucchini & Cheddar Cheese
Hawaiian
Canadian Bacon & Pineapple
Deluxe:
HOT DOG
STAND
“Best Vienna Dogs Outside of Chicago” Open April - Labor Day
VIENNAHOTDOGS &ITALIANSAUSAGE ITALIANBEEF NACHOS&FRIES CHEESECURDS CHICKENNUGGETS &MORE! Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call aheaD fOr quiCk piCk-up 608-847-6909 Located In
GERMANTOWN JUNCTION STORE
N7010 Hwy. 58, 7 mi. N. of Mauston,
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Casual Fine Dining
Sausage, Pepperoni, Onions, Mushrooms, Red\Green Peppers, and Black Olives
Wisconsin Tailgater
Johnsonville Brats, Sauerkraut, Onions, Cheddar Cheese
Cajun Chicken Seasoned Chicken, Onions, Red/Green Peppers, Tomato, Jalapeno, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese
Santa Fe
Salsa, Refried Beans, Chicken, Onions, Tomato, Red/Green Peppers, Jalapenos, Cheddar Cheese
Or Create Your Own!
Steaks & Seafood Sandwiches: Anjero Burger:
1/2 lb grilled beef topped with Canadian bacon, Provolone Cheese & BBQ Sauce
Zindy Burger:
1/2 lb grilled beef topped with sautéed mushrooms, green and red peppers
Rueben:
Pasta & Chicken Daily Specials Friday Fish Fry
DINING & SPIRITS
Hwy. 82 E, Mauston 608-847-4000
Saturday Prime Rib Off Castle Rock G, Mauston
Next to Castle Rock County Park
608-847-3700 southshorerestaurant.com
Shaved corned beef; Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & 1000 island dressing served on toasted marble rye
Johnsonville Brat:
A Wisconsin Tradition. Served with shredded cheddar & sauerkraut
Italian Beef:
Shaved Beef soaked in Aujus on a hoagie bun served with sautéed onion, green & red peppers.
Philly Cheese:
A classic shaved beef & grilled onions served on a toasted bun with melted swiss.
Chicken Cordon Bleu:
Grilled Chicken Canadian bacon & Swiss served on a toasted bun.
Steak Sandwich:
8 oz Choice char grilled steak
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
Mouth Watering Steaks, Homemade Soups & Appetizers
Trail Break P izzas & Snacks Happy Hour Thursday 5-6 p.m.
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608-985-7211 Hwy. 58 Halfway Between LaValle and Mauston Bar Open 3 p.m. Dining 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday
SUNDAY BRUNCH 9:30 a.m. ’til 1 p.m. After 1 p.m.
FAMILY STYLE BROASTED CHICKEN
Wednesday ........Chicken & Dumplings Thursday ..Chef’s Choice Friday ................ Fish Fry Saturday.........Prime Rib
Becerra’s HOURS
Wed-Thurs: 5pm-9pm Fri-Sat: 5pm-10pm Sun: 4pm-9pm
Burgers • Sandwiches Appetizers • Dinners 304 S. Main St. • Necedah, WI (608) 565-2849
Rosie’s
Coffee Haus HOURS
SPECIALIZING IN HOMEMADE POLISH FOOD • 14 DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEROGIES • STUFFED CABBAGE “GOLABKI” • SMOKED PORK BUTT W/ SAUERKRAUT • BAKED PORK LOIN STUFFED W/ EGGS • BIGOS “HUNTER STEW” • SEAFOOD & STEAK • AND SO MUCH MORE!
&
“Our famous”
Crisp Salads Weekend Soup & Salad Bar 20 items Includes: Soup, our fresh salads & Homemade bread
Weekend Breakfast 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Serving appetizers, delicious sandwiches, pizza and fish.
Friday Night Fish Fry Open: Wed - Fri @ 11 a.m. Sat - Sun @ 9 a.m.
608-565-2277
www.wildernessinn.net
N13903 Hwy. 80 - Necedah/Sprague
“Our Specialty” “The Reel Fall off the bone”
- BBQ Rack Ribs
Slow Roasted and Char grilled Try our 1/2 Rack or Full Rack
- Friday ALL-U-CAN Eat Fish & Chicken
Located Inside the
- BBQ Grilled Chicken Picnic
N8404 19th Avenue - Necedah Across the street from Buckhorn State Park
608-565-2695
North Country General Store & Music Shop Hand Dipped Ice Cream & Shakes Stop in for ice cream & browse our gifts, collectibles & Music Shop.
Two tender breasts grilled with our favorite BBQ sauce serve with corn on the cob
N9671 State Hwy 80 South Necedah, WI 54646 Phone: 608-565-2262
608-562-6000
N11091 19th Ave. Necedah, Wis.
Hours: Open Wed. - Sun. at 5 p.m. Dining Service closes Wednesday & Thursday at 9:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday at 10 p.m., Sunday at 9 p.m. Call for seasonal hour changes
Located Inside the
Exit 61, New Lisbon 608-562-6000
Featuring: Char-broiled Steaks & Seafood Appetizers Soup & Salad Choices Children’s Dinners
300 S. Main St. Necedah 608-387-2927
Exit 61, New Lisbon
SPIRITS • COUNTRY DINING PIZZA
Deluxe Sandwiches
Mon-Fri: 7am-2pm Sat-Sun: 7am-12pm
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Hand Picked Steaks Carefully Selected Seafood
OPEN MENU ALWAYS AVAILABLE CARRY-OUTS AVAILABLE: Including Buckets of Chicken or Fish
Phone 608-565-2122
Located Inside
BUNKHOUSE Exit 61, New Lisbon
608-562-6000
Bar&Grill
steaks • seafood chicken • appetizers and so much more!
fresh &frozen seafood co. located inside
est. 1996
indoor & outdoor seating dine-in or carryout open wed. 10am - 8pm thurs. - sat. 10am - 9pm n6828 state road 58 new lisbon 608-847-3474
W3151 38th St., New Lisbon
Open Every Day, 10 a.m. - Close
(608)562-3651
Happy Hours Prices
10 a.m. - Close Seven Days a Week
Discount Beer & Liquor Best Prices Around
Pizza & Snacks Served 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.
GERMANTOWN RD., NEW LISBON 1.5 Mi. from the Interstate
RESTAURANT • CAMPGROUND • RESORT Serving at 5 p.m.• Bar Opens at 4 p.m. Wednesdays - Chicken & Biscuits Thursdays - Specials Fridays - Land & Sea Buffet Saturdays - Prime Rib & Crab Buffet Sundays - Breakfast Buffet - Brunch Cabin Rentals • Tent & RV Rentals
DINING & SPIRITS
Wonderly’s Bar & Liquor Store
Showers • Restrooms • Heated Pool • Group Rates
S320 Hwy. 33, Wonewoc, WI 608-464-3200 • 888-283-0755
www.chapparal.com chapparal@centurytel.net
GREAT FOOD...GREAT FUN! SPECIALS
LUNCH
201 S. Adams St. DOWNTOWN NEW LISBON 608-562-3251
Every Thursday Night: KARAOKE 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Now Open Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-Close
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SPECIALS
Come for the food, stay for the fun!
DINNER
Daily Specials 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Kitchen Open Late on Saturdays during racing season
FRIDAY FISH FRY SATURDAY PRIME RIB
SUNDAY ALL YOU CAN EAT CHICKEN
(Formally Ace’s Supper Club) Hwy 12 & 16 • North of Wisconsin Dells
608-253-5200
Open for Breakfast May - October Lunch & Dinner All Year
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Juneau County History
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Artifacts contained in the Harry Mortensen Collection housed in the New Lisbon Memorial Library date from 500 to 1200 A.D. These semi-nomadic people hunted, gathered and farmed this area after the draining of glacial Lake Wisconsin some 14,000 years ago. These early people raised corn, squash and beans and harvested wild blueberries, cranberries and other wild fruit for use during their winter camps. Others harvested wild rice, buffalo, deer, moose and other wild game. The Native Americans who greeted the first White traders and explorers in the 17th Century were predominately Ho-Chunk. These people themselves migrated from the far west and were of Sioux origin. The famous trek of Jean Nicolet down the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers opened the area to fur trappers and traders. The first known white settler of Juneau County was a fur trader named Frank Provonsal (also called Francis Charbonneau). His trading post on the Wisconsin River north of Petenwell Rock was established in 1828. Later trading posts were established at the head of the Lemonweir River in the 1830s and near Elroy on the Baraboo River in the 1850s.
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he first known inhabitants of the area were the people of the Woodland Culture. Paintings and carvings found in caves around New Lisbon date to 499 B.C. and effigy mounds located at Gee’s Slough outside of New Lisbon and in Armenia Township date from that period to 1200 A.D.
The early history of the area includes ‘Pollard’s Rock’ on Seven Mile Bluff. About six miles east of Mauston on the south side of Hwy 12. Here, Blackhawk, the chief of the Sauk tribe, hid after many of his people were slaughtered at the Battle of Bad Axe in what is today Vernon County. Two Ho-Chunk tribe members betrayed his presence and the United States Army captured him. His capture marked the end of armed Indian resistance east of the Mississippi River. The rivers of Juneau County were the highways that allowed exploration. Rivers such as the Wisconsin, the Lemonweir, the Yellow and the Baraboo were used to harvest the abundant natural resources of the county and early settlements along those rivers included Mauston, New Lisbon, Necedah, Elroy and Wonewoc. After the period of early exploration, trading posts and sawmills sprang up to harvest the abundant pine timber that covered the county. As the trees were cut and as the land was stripped, agriculture took hold. Crops of summer wheat, tobacco, corn, sphagnum moss, hops, grains and cranberries were harvested, sold and traded by early farmers who survived brutal winters and the backbreaking task of eking a living out of the land. Much of the land, especially in the northern part of the county, was unsuitable for agriculture and the sandy, light soil of the Lemonweir River Valley blew away during the spring. Add to this the difficulty and cost of getting good land from the many speculators who bought huge chunks of
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As part of Native American Awareness Week, the HoChunk Nation Education Department sponsored a traditional dance display at West Side Elementary School. James Morris of Mauston High School (left), Robert Morris of Grayside Elementary School (center) and Terrance Cleveland of Lyndon Station Middle School (right) perform a welcoming dance for West Side and Lyndon Station Elementary School students. Delano, Buster and David Cleveland of Lyndon Station Elementary School also performed in the assembly, as did their younger sister Jackie Cleveland, father Garrick Cleveland and uncle John Morris. Both the Morris and Cleveland family are part of the HoChunk Nation and have participated in and won traditional dance competitions in the past.
the available land at government auctions and sold it for profit, and you begin to see the problems these early farmers faced. Even with these long odds, agriculture became the largest industry in the county and today still holds that position. The mix is different now than it was back then; dairy, hogs, sheep are more prevalent and wheat, hops and tobacco are no longer produced. With the coming of the railroads in the mid-1800s, Juneau County’s geographical location midway between Chicago and Minneapolis made it an important part of rail history. The City of Elroy was on the main line of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway and Mauston, New Lisbon and Camp Douglas were regular stops on the old Milwaukee Road. The present Interstate system (I90-94) roughly parallels the Milwaukee Road as it cuts diagonally across the county. Necedah was served by the Chicago & Northwestern and served as an important rail point for access to northern and central Wisconsin. At one time, passenger service was available at many of these stops to connect Juneau County residents with the world. The Chicago & Northwestern Railroad beds around Elroy, Camp Douglas, Union Center and Wonewoc have been converted into bike trails including the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, the Omaha Trail and the ‘400’ Trail. The beauty, history, and the Pathways to Adventure in Juneau County will continue to unfold on the following pages - sit back, read, and enjoy.
Juneau County parks
Juneau County offers a wealth of outdoor recreational areas administered by federal, state, county, and local agencies. In fact, we have a total of 68 parks - about 75,000 acres in all. Half the county is forested. With our waysides, recreational trails, and 57 lakes and public boat accesses, it's easy to see why our 'backyard' is a recreational paradise. Castle Rock Park has over 300 campsites on 160 acres. It is located on Highway G about seven miles from Mauston, Wisconsin, on Beautiful Castle Rock Lake which covers 16,000 acres. Amenities at the park include spots for tents, trailers and RV's, showers, flush toilets, water, playgrounds, picnic tables, swimming (supervised beach), a park officer, boating and boat access, fishing, water skiing, canoeing, grills, shelter, electricity, and concessions. Camping reservation for Castle Rock Park can be made at (608) 847-9389 or (608) 847-7089. Wilderness Park is over 80 acres and has over 100 campsites for tent and trailer. Electricity, toilets, boating, swimming, fishing, playground, picnic tables, concessions, grills, firewood, water, group camping, shelter, scenic trails, boat ramp, water skiing, and showers are available. Wilderness
Park is in Armenia Township and the address of the park is; 3650 21st Avenue, Necedah, WI 54646. Camping reservation for Wilderness park can be made at (608) 8479389 or (608) 565-7285. Kennedy Park, on the shores of the Lemonweir River, is situated within a 200 acre parcel of County Forest. The park is located 3 miles north of New Lisbon on County Road M, and offers rustic camping with self-registration. There are 12 camping sites that are on a first come basis. The shelter can be reserved for $25 by calling the Parks office at 608-847-9389. There is a boat landing for smaller boats and canoes, as well as playground equipment. Kennedy Park is also home to the Wisconsin Bow Hunters Annual Bowshoot every September, which includes lots of demonstrations, Food, Vendors, and much more! Call 608-562-3555 or 608-562-5213 for more information on the Bowshoot. Buckhorn State Park includes a 4,500acre park and wildlife area along the Castle Rock Flowage and Yellow River. Most of the 43 walk-in sites are along the Castle Rock Flowage and are
"Half the county is forested." accessible using available carts or by boat. There are eleven family/drivein sites and three group campsites, picnic and swimming areas, two picnic shelters with electric that are available for rentals, amphitheater, hiking and cross country ski trails, boat launches, canoe/kayak rentals, self guided canoe nature trail, accessible fishing pier and waterfowl hunting blinds, a two-story accessible wildlife blind, and an accessible cabin for people with disabilities. Camping reservations can be made through Reserve America at 1-888-9472757 or online at www.wiparks.net. For further information contact Buckhorn State Park at (608) 565-2789 or visit the park's website at: www.dnr.state.wi.us/ org/land/parks/specific/buckhorn.
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Wisconsin National Guard Memorial Library and Museum The Wisconsin National Guard Museum is located at historic Volk Field - Camp Williams, near the village of Camp Douglas. The surrounding area is famous for its towering rock formations. The Museum is housed in an 1896 log lodge that has been restored to its original appearance. The modern interior contains 3,000 square feet of exhibits, including full-scale and miniature dioramas, video and slide programs, and a light map of the Buna battlefield. ®
Follow the famed 32nd Division from the Mexican Border through five major offensives against German trenches. Called Les Terribles by the French, they adopt the RED ARROW as their distinctive emblem. Hundreds of Wisconsin Guardsmen fight with the 1st and 42nd Divisions in 1918. In World War Two the 32nd scores the first offensive victory against the Japanese, then logs a record 654 days of combat. Two battalions of artillery fight through Italy, and the 135th Medical Regiment supports troops from Australia to Japan. Learn about the 1st and 2nd Regiments of Civil War Volunteers. Follow Wisconsin soldiers as they fight in Puerto Rico in 1898, then set the standard for National Guard excellence during the first decade of the Twentieth Century. See how Camp Williams evolved from a swampy rifle range to a modern Air Combat Readiness Training Center. Two rooms profile 50 years of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Trace 20 years of the all-Wisconsin 32nd Division, called to a year of active duty in 1961, and the quarter century of service of the 32nd Separate Infantry Brigade. Highlighted are the NIKE air defense role, the Vietnam years, Reforger deployments to Germany, and service in Desert Storm.
Gas & Convenience Store Groceries • Snacks • Liquor & Soda
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hustler The Hustler Exhibit Hall and Museum in now open. The building was the long time home of Hustler Creamery and Cheese Store, and has been extensively renovated over the past year with help of local volunteers. The building is now in beautiful
shape, and can accommodate up to 275 people for weddings, dances, dinners, and is now used during Hustlerfest in August. The museum is open the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, through Labor Day.
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Sport Adventures Castle Rock Family ATV Club The Castle Rock ATV Club (CRFAC) was formed in 2002 to organize an effort to establish and maintain an ATV trail system in Juneau County that all recreational ATV users could use and enjoy. The mission was to have our county trail system link to neighboring counties and eventually be an integral part of a statewide trail system. The goal was to create, maintain, and preserve safe operation and use of ATV trails and routes in Northern Juneau County. We are a Non-Stock Corporation established in 2002 and registered with the State of Wisconsin. We are a selfsupporting club. The club is governed by a set of bylaws, which establishes a seven person Board of Directors that manages the club. Generally, the Board of Directors meets monthly (anyone is welcome to attend) whereas the general membership meetings are held approximately 4-6 times a year which includes the annual meeting held in February of each year. Our main on-going goal is to establish and maintain routes and trails in northern and central Juneau County, which include routes located in the Town of Necedah, Village of Necedah, Town of Finley, Town of Kingston, Town of Cutler, Town of Orange, Town of Armenia, and Town of Germantown.
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The CRFAC is a member of the Wisconsin ATV Association (WATVA). Its purpose is to help start, support, and promote local clubs including the Ride Smart Program, which trains local club members as ATV Safety Instructors. We have club members trained as ATV Safety Instructors and Trail Patrol Ambassadors. This provides us the opportunity to offer Safety Certification Classes and patrol/monitor our routes and trail systems. Our annual events include, but are not limited to, ATV rides, picnics, fundraisers (winter poker run), parade participation, community service activities, and etc. We try to be an environmentally conscious club. We participate in highway/road litter pickup through Adopt-a Road/Trail partnership with the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. Most recently, the CRFAC adopted Speedway Road within the Refuge in keeping the road free of litter, in promoting safe riding, and in engaging in education of ATV use in the National Wildlife Refuge System. We strive to have a good time, ride safe and smart, and keep club members informed via membership meetings, our web site, and periodic group emails (please keep your email address up-to-date to receive event reminders and other club information). Our web site is www.crfatvc. com and our mailing address is PO Box 185 Necedah, WI 54646. We welcome you to join our club, with your help and our members the trail/route system can only get better.
For current Juneau County trail conditions, call: 608.562.3858 or 608.847.9389
Motorcycle Adventures Whether they are participating in the Prime Time Jimmy Kline Ride, taking in the vast scenery of the county, or on their way to Bala’s Harley Davidson in Mauston, the roar of motorcycles can be heard throughout the area during warm weather. The hills of Elroy, Union Center and Wonewoc offer amazing self guided motorcycle tours and bluffs can be seen in many areas such as rural Mauston, Hustler and New Lisbon. Motorcyclists can take North Hwy 58 to Necedah and take Hwy 21 to check out the National Wildlife Refuge, cross over to New Lisbon and Hustler on Hwy 80 and then come back to Mauston on Hwy 12/16. From there, they can drop down to Lyndon Station and explore that part of the county by taking county road HH. The Prime Time Jimmy Kline Ride, held in August, begins at Point Bluff Resort in Adams County and travels through hills and valleys, across the Mississippi River before arriving in Lansing, Iowa. Funds raised go to fight cancer. For more information about the ride, contact ride organizer Dennis Nielsen at 608-547-2697 or log onto: www.primetimejimmykline.com.
Snowmobile Adventures Snowmobiling in Juneau County is a lot of things. It’s shooting along a wellgroomed trail with your friends on a clear, crisp day watching the pines and scrub oak whiz by. It’s traveling on a moonlight night with somebody special riding behind you as you wind your way to that favorite bar and grill. It’s stopping to watch a herd of whitetails disappear in a flash or listening to the sounds of the woods before moving on. We have hundreds of miles of trails that are well-groomed and clearly marked thanks to the efforts of our local snowmobile clubs. You’ll enjoy the many changes of scenery as you travel through Juneau County. The southern portion (south of Mauston) has rolling hills, deep valleys and plenty of forest land. The area is part of Wisconsin’s ‘driftless’ region that was spared the destructive force of the last glacial period some 14,000 years ago. You’ll find quiet beauty and quaint cities and villages as you travel the region. The northern part of the
county is much flatter than the south but has much more forested land. Pine woods are the primary feature but there’s lots of scrub oak and aspen to make your journey interesting. The northern trail takes you through the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge with its large expanses of prairie and wetlands. Here, the endangered whooping crane is being trained to migrate to Florida and return to NNWR to help establish a breeding flock. Chances are they will be sunning themselves in Florida when you travel the refuge but if you listen really close, you might be able to hear their calls. For those of you who crave competition, several of our businesses on Castle Rock Lake sponsor sanctioned time trials on the ice during the season. If the ice is right, you can even traverse the lake to visit the eastern shore but we urge you to be careful. It’s a mighty big lake and it takes a while for it to freeze over so it’s safe to use. We encourage you to come and visit us during the snowmobile season.
Bike Adventures The many bike trails of Juneau County are just waiting for your visit. They all begin (or end) in Elroy WI, located on Hwys 80-82 in southwestern Juneau County. The Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail is the “Granddaddy of All Trails.“ It was the very first Rails to Trails Conversion in the United Sates in 1965. The hard-packed limestone
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trail covers 32 miles of an abandoned Chicago & Northwestern Railroad bed and has no more than a 3 % grade at any point. The trail passes through three tunnels as it makes its way toward Sparta and we recommend flashlights and jackets for tunnels. The Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail links with the La Crosse River Trail in Sparta. The '400' State Trail is often called the most scenic trail in the Wisconsin State Trail System. It's named for the Chicago & Northwestern passenger train that traveled the 400 miles from Chicago to Minneapolis in 400 minutes. The 22 miles of smooth, hard-packed limestone parallels or crosses the Baraboo River the entire length between Elroy and Reedsburg. A recent addition to the trail links Hillsboro to the south. The Juneau County Omaha Bike Trail is 12.5 miles of seal-coated trail owned and maintained by Juneau County and has a separate trail fee. It also follows an abandoned Chicago & Northwestern Railroad bed all the way to Camp Douglas and opened in the spring of 1992. The Omaha Trail is the most peaceful and secluded of our trails. For more information on these trails, as well as trail maps you can download, visit our website at www.www.juneaucounty.com For additional information, please visit www.elroy-sparta-trail.com www.400statetrail.org
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The Whooping Crane Story The whooping crane success story began in 2001 when eight chicks conditioned to follow their ultralight surrogate parents began their first fall migration south from the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in October. Seven of the whoopers safely made it to Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge in Florida and five successfully completed an unassisted return migration back to central Wisconsin in the spring of 2002. That same year, biologists and pilots at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge conditioned a second group and guided 17 juvenile cranes south. One was lost during migration when it collided with an ultralight but the survivors returned north in the spring of 2003. Also during
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2003, another 'class' of chicks were hatched and brought to Necedah Refuge. This third class learned to fly longer and sooner than any of the previous classes and headed south in October of 2003. The story will repeat itself for several more years until a successful breeding flock is established east of the Mississippi River. To ensure the impressionable cranes remain wild, project biologists and pilots adhere to a strict no-talking rule, broadcast recorded crane calls and wear costumes designed to mask the human form whenever they are around the cranes. Residents in the seven-state, Wisconsin to Florida flyway, should keep their eyes on the sky in the fall for the telltale white forms of whooping cranes gliding on the wind.
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Amaizablaze • Cumberland • Dell Point • Glow Boy • Kernel Burner • Regency • St. Croix Sierra Wood Stoves • Louisana Pellet Smoker Grills
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Pathways to Adventure
Necedah Area Businesses Churches
• Assembly of God Church (608) 565-2589 • First Baptist Church (608) 565-4140 • Immaculate Conception Chapel (608) 565-4049 • Our Lady of Victory Chapel (608) 565-8852 • Santa Maria Rosa Mystical Eastern Catholic Church (608) 565-7164 • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (608) 565-2488 • St. James Lutheran Church (608) 565-7252 • St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (608) 565-3083 • United Methodist Church (608) 562-3811 • • • • • • • • • • • •
Restaurants & Bars
Alec’s Bar & Grill (608) 565-7667 Buckhorn Bar & Grill (608) 565-2695 Josie’s Hideaway (608) 565-3595 Little Crane Café (608) 565-2459 Reel Inn Restaurant (608) 565-2262 Refuge Bar (608) 565-7607 Road House (608) 565-2337 Rosie’s Coffee Haus/Becerra’s Pizza (608) 565-2849 Sportsman’s Bar (608) 565-7633 Subway (608) 565-6050 Swiney’s Star Route Bar & Grill (608) 565-3000 Veteran’s Memorial Hall (608) 565-3459
• Wilderness Bar & Grill (608) 565-2277 • Woodbine Inn (608) 565-2122
Lodging
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Buckhorn Campground & Resort (608) 565-2090 Buckhorn State Park Campground (608) 565-2789 Necedah Motel (608) 565-2263 St. Joseph Resort & Campground (608) 565-7258 Star Route Motel & Lounge (608) 565-2461 Sunrise Motel (608) 565-2418 Wilderness Inn Motel & Campground (608) 565-2277 Wilderness Park Campground (608) 565-7285
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A-Team Realty (608) 847-6044 Bank of Mauston Necedah Branch (608) 565-6200 Castle Rock Realty (608) 565-6020 Concept Printing (608) 565-3500 Joe’s Auto Service (608) 565-7729 Juneau County Realty (608) 565-2710 Midway Motors (608) 565-SAVE Necedah Bank (608) 565-2296 Necedah Chiropractic Clinic (608) 565-2222 Necedah Memorial Library (608) 565-7979
Services
St. Joseph Resort In the Heart of the Castle Rock/Petenwell Lakes area...
Cabins • Motel • Campground Honeymoon Cabin
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Necedah Wildlife Refuge - 5 miles Buckhorn State Park - 5 miles Castle Rock/Petenwell Lakes -2 miles Casinos - 4 within 50 miles Wisconsin Dells - 35 miles
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Motel Rooms - Standard & Deluxe 1 & 2 Bedroom Cabins Honeymoon Cabin Camping Cabins Campground
ACTIVITIES
Kids Playground Horseshoe Pits Volleyball Extensive Walking Trails Campfire Pits ATV Trails - Access to County Trails Fish Cleaning Facility - Fishing Nearby Pond with Beach Area
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608-565-7258
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necedah Karin Ganther Realtor 608-547-6600 gan11217@tds.net
A-TeAm ReAlTy 803 N. Union St., Mauston www.century21ateamrealty.com
Becerra’s Pizza
Rosie’s
Coffee Haus We Deliver Evenings
Small Town Atmosphere, Big Town Taste 304 S. Main St. • Necedah, WI (608) 565-2849
• Nelson’s Auto (608) 565-7676 • The Salon on Main (608) 565-7166 • Torkelson Funeral Home (608) 565-7773 • Wilderness Marine, Sales & Service (608) 565-2149
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Shopping
BP Super Mart (608) 565-2916 Buckhorn Store (608) 565-2425 Carter’s Store (608) 565-2887 Dollar General (608) 565-7156 Hwy. 21 Pawn & Gun Shop (608) 565-2502 Kwik Trip (608) 565-7744
• Lampert’s Lumber (608) 565-2415 • Lenny’s Lumber (608) 565-7599 • Nature’s Heat (608) 565-2676 • Necedah Flea Market (608) 565-6419 or (715) 421-0677 • Necedah True Value (608) 565-2232 • North Country General Store & Music Shop (608) 387-2927 • Northland Collectors Mart (608) 565-3730 • Petenwell Landing Bait & Tackle (608) 565-7212 • Red Hen Antiques (262) 945-0854 • Riverside Video (608) 565-7898 • Talisman Liquor (608) 565-2155
North Country General Store & Music Shop One-of-a-kind Antiques & Collectibles, Home Decor, Gifts & more!
NEW
Music Shop
Guitars, Amps Lessons & Accessories
300 S. Main St., Necedah 608-387-2927
MIDWAY MOTORS LLC
Necedah Lions’
10th Anniversary
Whooping Crane
&Wildlife Festival
“Quality Cars at Affordable Prices” N9010 St. Hwy. 80 (80 & 58), New Lisbon
www.midwaymotorsllc.com
608-565-SAVE
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Spirits Country Dining & Pizza 608-565-2122
N11091 19th Ave. Hwy. 21 and Wisconsin River NECEDAH, WIS. Below Petenwell Rock
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Lion’s Park 901 N Harvey St. Necedah Wisconsin (608) 427-2070 or (608) 565-2101 www.whooping-crane-festivaI.com www.juneaucounty.com
Bus Tours of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, tour local area points of interest including a cranberry marsh, a winery, a variety of parks and more.
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10K and 5K run and walk Bird and wildlife seminars Artists demonstrations Kids Tent - fun projects Live music and dancing Kids art contest
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Amateur Photo Contest “Whooper Brew” Chicken Barbecue Youth activities ATV Poker Run Raffles and much more
Pathways to Adventure
(877) 288-7074 W5175 State Road 21, Necedah, WI 54646 www.woodcraftqualityhomes.com
BUY, SELL, TRADE GUNS & ACCESSORIES Nick Molinario (Owner) We Buy Gun Collections
W5596 Hwy. 21, Necedah, WI 54646 1 Mile East of Necedah Open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
❚ Air Conditioned Rooms ❚ Kitchenettes Available ❚ Picnic Area ❚ Fish Cleaning Station ❚ Snowmobile/ATV Trail Access ❚ Satellite TV ❚ Free WiFi ❚ King & Hot Tub Suites ❚ Fridges & Microwaves ❚ Clean & Comfortable
Motel
Village of Necedah
“Home of the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge”
WHERE RECREATION, RELAXATION MEET NATURE’S BEAUTY www.necedah.us Ph: 608-565.2260
N9695 State Road 80 • Just South of Necedah
608-565-2418
The right store for your project needs. • Plumbing • Electrical • Paint • Tools • Lawn & Garden • Glass & Window Repair • Sales & Service • Goulds Water Pumps • LP Fill Station
Steak & Seafood
Necedah
205 S. Main St. • 565-2232 Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5 • Sun. 9-Noon
Red Hen Antiques Unique and affordable antiques… The nicest antique shop around! Stop in and see what everyone is talking about. Come in as a customer & leave as a friend. Open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fri, Sat, Sun 4th week in April thru Thanksgiving Weekend
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$2.95 Kids Meals Game Room Soup & Salad Bar Friday All U Can Eat Fish & Chicken Specialty Sandwich Menu
Open 7 Days A Week Starting at 11am for Lunch N9671 Hwy. 80 S, NecedaH • 608-565-2262 Located between Petenwell & castle Rock Lake Trails-ATV-Snowmobile-X country-Hiking-Birding-Hunting-Fishing ATM Available • On the ATV Trail • Weekend Breakfast • Open: Wed-Fri 11am, Sat-Sun 9am
Bar & Grill on Site Beautiful Wooded Setting Necedah/Sprague Motel - Bar - Grill - Campground
608-565-2277 • www.wildernessinn.net www.juneaucounty.com • 43
Castle Rock & Petenwell Lakes
The Lakes The Lakes region of Juneau and Adams counties has something for everyone. Both Castle Rock and Petenwell Lakes are created by power dams on the Wisconsin River. The river forms the eastern boundary of the county.
Petenwell Lake is the second largest inland lake in Wisconsin, and is well known for its great fishing. Walleyes, northern pike, muskies and pan fish are plentiful and there's plenty of public boat launches available. The lake is 23,000+ acres over a 36 sq. mile area. It was created in 1948 by damCastle Rock Lake is the fourth largest inland ming the Wisconsin River near Necedah. lake in Wisconsin and offers plenty of fishIts maximum depth is over 40' and is ing, camping and boating. Buckhorn State well-known for its excellent fishing and Park, Castle Rock Park and Germantown waterfowling. American eagles winter at Park offers visitors plenty of space to picnic the dam and can be observed daily during and enjoy the view. Many campsites and the season. Camping at Wilderness Park resorts surround the lake and boat launches on Petenwell Lake ranges from full hookup are plentiful. Whether your thing is jet skiing to primitive and the scenery is great. or sailing, there's plenty of big water for you to enjoy for a day, a week or a lifetime.
TUBE • CANOE • KAYAK ON THE WISCONSIN RIVER
Camping & Seasonal Sites Available Bar & Restaurant Hwy. 82 & Z, Wisconsin Dells 608-253-6181
Bar • Camping Seasonal Sites Available 49th St. & 26th Ave., Mauston 608-847-6269
Both on the Beautiful Wisconsin River
Go Rolling Down the River & Stop in at the Rock Two Great Resorts on One Great River!
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Pathways to Adventure
County Rd. Z to Dover Drive
Phone (608) 339-6300
Our store offers European styles of: Sausages, Hams, Meats, Cheeses, Soups, Polish Groceries & Much More! Special Orders • European Alcohol Section HOMEMADE SELECTION OF HOT CASE ITEMS Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
You Here
Costa Ricky’s Beach Bar Open during summer months
On the Adams County side of Castle Rock Lake
www.carlsonsrusticridge.com
Find Your Place in Adams County. Roast Beef, Goulash, Potato Pancakes & More!
• Homemade Pizzas • Best Chicago Style Sandwiches including Gyros, Philly Steak, Italian Beef, Pierogi & Polish Sausage
FRIDAY AUCE FISH FRY BROASTED CHICKEN & BBQ RIBS FULL MENU
608-339-6106 • 1907 Deerborne Lane off County Rd. Z, Friendship, WI 53934
2009 photo contest winner: Kim Miller
SPECIALIZING IN HOMEMADE: • European Buffet: Cabbage Rolls, Schnitzels, Sauerkraut, Pork Tenderloin,
Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
Just minutes north of Wisconsin Dells VisitAdamsCountyWi.com • 888.339.6997 • 608.339.6997
Fuel & ConvenienCe Store Bait Shop, European Wines, Beers & Liquor Packaged European Meats & Cheeses
Custom Wood Furniture & Crafts Antiques & Collectibles European Porcelain
Corner of County Rd. Z & Hwy. 21, Arkdale 608-564-7400
Modular • Manufactured • SinglewideS
Sales, Service & Parts
Vacation or Year-Round Living, We Have The Home For You! YOUR COMPLETE HOME BUILDER
608-339-HOME (4663)
www.timberlakehomes.net Corner of Hwy. 21 & Friendship
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Castle Rock & Petenwell Lakes American Fusion Cuisine Casual Fine Dining
A Family Restaurant
Specializing In Homemade Polish Food
BEST BREAKFAST AROUND!
Off Castle Rock G, Mauston 608-847-3700 southshorerestaurant.com
N8404 19th Ave • Necedah • 608-565-2695 Across the street from Buckhorn State Park
GROCERIES • BAIT LIqUOR • BEER • LP HOT DOG
STAND
11AM-7PM MONDAY-SATURDAY OPEN APRIL - LABOR DAY See our ad in the dining directory
Wisconsin River Meats As feAtureD on the food Network
GERMANTOWN JUNCTION STORE
N7010 Hwy. 58, 7 mi. N. of Mauston, 608-847-6909
on castle rock Lake New Lisbon, WI Unique Bar Restaurant Marina
Cruisin’ Turtle Charter Rentals Overnight Boat Parking Beautiful Lake View Famous 1/2 lb Burgers Boat Launch Pontoon Rentals
Info & Directions @ www.dirtyturtle.com
or call (608)562-5931
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• Landjaegers • 11 varieties of Brats • 10 Varieties of Summer Sausage • Ring Bologna • Jerky • Weiners
fresh cut beef & pork from Wisconsin
Open Monday-Friday 8-5 • Saturday 8-4 N5340 Cty. Road HH, Mauston, WI 53948 Phone 608-847-7413 www.wisconsinrivermeats.com We accept Food Stamps, Quest, Visa, MasterCard and Discover
18 Hole Championship Public Golf Course
On Castle Rock Lake Open May 1 - October 20 608-847-7039
Well Shaded Units * Sandy Beach Boating * Fishing * Bait Grocery Store, Beer & Liquor Hot Showers * Flush Toilets
7 miles north of Mauston on 58 to G, turn right 3 miles to campsite 46 • 2010 Juneau County Visitor Directory
Call for rates & tee times
2 miles N. of Mauston off Hwy. 58
608.847.4658
www.castlerockgolfcourse.com
Pathways to Adventure
SALES & SERVICE N7107 State Rd. 58, New Lisbon 8 Miles North of Mauston on Hwy. 58
Mercruiser • Volvo • OMC Crownline • Bennington • Alumacraft Monterey • Starcraft Accessories • Lifts ALL SEASON STORAGE www.castlerockmarine.com
608-847-7200
fresh &frozen seafood co. est. 1996 shrimp • lobster • fish • tuna • steaks & seasonings • and more!
or let us prepare it for you at the bayou restaurant open wed. 10am - 8pm • thurs. - sat. 10am - 9pm • sunday 10am - 2pm
n6828 state road 58 • new lisbon • 608-847-3474
World Class Snowmobiles
Factory Trained Service
• Mercury Outboards • Mercruiser Sterndrives •Crestliner, MirroCraft, Star Craft & String Ray Boats • Crest Pontoons • Arctic Cat (Snowmobiles, ATVs & Accessories) • Docks, Lifts, Inside & Outside Storage ®
VICE R SALES & SERrin e BOAT & MOTODe Ma ale r an d Ce rti fie d ry Au tho riz ed Me rcu ats ing Boats • Power Bo Pontoon Boats • Fish g Accessories Lifts & Piers • Boatin rts & Service ATV & Snowmobile Pa onth or Season e by the M Inside/Outside Storag es & Models of We Service All Mak onal Watercraft rs Pe & Boats, Motors
608-562-5977
Lisbon, WI 53950 W6111 Hwy. A • New arine.com
www.smith2m
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590 Cty. Rd. Z • 11 Miles South of Nekoosa • Town of Rome Web site: www.evensonsmarine.com • Email: evensons@wctc.net
SALES SERVICE RENTALS Hwy. Z Castle Rock Lake www.edgewatermarine.com Friendship, WI
LARSON HURRICANE SWEETWATER POLARCRAFT SAN PAN SKEETER EVINRUDE YAMAHA VOLVO MERCRUISER DOCK & LIFTS SKIDOO SLEDS
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Calendar of Events Feb 6 Castle Rock Lake 35th Annual Winterfest / Radar Run
The Pine Cove Bar and Grill on Castle Rock lake. Radar runs, poker runs, Fun and Games Winter Wanderers Snowmobile Club www.winterwanderers.org
Feb 7
Winter Wanderer’s Snowmobile Club Poker Run For information 715-966-1456
Feb 13
Winter Wanderer’s Snowmobile Club Couples Weekend Trip for more info, call Michele 608-853-0156
Feb 13 Castle Rock Lake Outlaw Snowmobile Drags at Carlson’s Rustic Ridge
Head to Head Racing on Ice, 600 ft. track. Sponsored by Rustic Ridge Riders & Castle Rock Lions Call 715-570-7907 for more info
Feb 19-21 New Lisbon
New Lisbon Sports Club Gun Show Guns-Fishing Items-Coins New Lisbon American Legion 1 10 Welch Prairie Rd. For more info, call Dennis Gosda at 608562-3808
Feb 24 Mauston
Juneau County Economic Development Community Meeting Mauston City Hall Meetings open to the public 608-427-2070
in the national contest. Judging begins at 8:30am in the Ellen Allan Learning Center. To learn more about this exciting program check out its website: www.friendsofnnwr.org/jrduck.html
Apr 10 New Lisbon Lawn & Garden Show
Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B Celebrate earth and spring with a variety of garden and lawn care vendors 608-562-5433
Apr 17-18 New Lisbon
Art Show Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B Public invited to vote for various forms of art entries including; photography poetry watercolors and more 608-562-5433
May 15 Wonewoc Wonewoc Old Fashion Days
Center Street Celebrate days of old in Wonewoc 608-464-3114
May 15 Necedah Breakfast with the Birds at Necedah Wildlife Refuge
Celebrate the arrival of our feathered friends with the Friends of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge over breakfast. A guided bird walk of the Refuge will begin around 8am. Open to beginner, amateur, and professional birders. Breakfast ($6 per person) begins in the Ellen Allan Learning Center at 10am. www.fws.gov/Midwest/Necedah/
May 22 Mauston KIDFEST
Apr 23 New Lisbon
Mauston High School www.mauston.com
Burr Oak Winery N5873 Hwy. 12 & 16 See new artwork from Hickory Hill Arts 608547-9709
May 22-23 New LIsbon
Apr 24 New Lisbon
Conference Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B
Gallery Reopening
Carl W. Nelson Animal Shelter Wine & Cheese Fundraiser
Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B A fundraiser with wine and cheese 608-5625433
Apr 24-25 New Lisbon Spring Festival
Burr Oak Winery N5873 Hwy 12 & 16 Wine Art Crafts and Plant Sale 608-562-5271
Apr 28 Necedah
Annual Unity Consciousness
Jun 6 Camp Douglas Arts Of Our Ancestors
Mill Bluff State Park Hwy 12 & 16 Free Day at the State Park Featuring Local Artist and Crafters 608-427-6692
Necedah Village Hall Meetings open to the public 608-427-2070
Elroy Fair Grounds Hwy 80 608-462-8286 608-462-2400
St. Pat’s Corn Beef & Cabbage 401 Mansion St. 608-847-4142
Mar 20-21 New Lisbon New Life Festival
Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B Holistic wellness services available with vendors on hand.
Mar 24 Camp Douglas
Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B Community Meetings open to the public 608-427-2070
May 8 Mauston Mama Days
Downtown Mauston www.mauston.com
8:00 AM Mother’s Day Horse Show at Woodside Ranch, admission is free. Location: Woodside Ranch Address: Highway 82 East Mauston, Wisconsin, For more information: Contact: Virginia Phone: 608-847-4275
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Music to follow after
Juneau County Economic Development Community Meeting Union Center Village Hall Community Meetings open to the public 608-427-2070
Village Hall open to the public 608-427-2070
Watch as a panel of judges select Wisconsin’s “Best of Show” which goes on to compete
Supercross Race
May 5 New Lisbon
May 9 Mauston
Junior Duck Stamp Contest at the Necedah Wildlife Refuge
Jun 19 Hustler Jun 30
Juneau County Economic Development Community Meeting
Mar 26 Necedah
Elroy Fair
Courthouse lawn www.mauston.com
Juneau County Economic Development Annual Meeting
Mother’s Day Horse Show
Porcelain Art Show and Sale
Presented by Castle Rock China Painting Club at the Historic Boorman House from 10 to 4. Tours of the museum located at 211 N. Union will be led by the Juneau Co Historical Society. Free admission.
Jul 28 New Lisbon/ Germantown
Juneau County Economic Development Community Meeting Germantown Town Hall Community Meetings open to the public 608-427-2070
July 30-31 Mauston
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Jul 30-31 Lyndon Station
Village of Camp Douglas. Softball Tournament, Volleyball Tournament, Pool Tournament, Horse Shoe Tournament, Poker Tournament, Dart Tournament, Parade (including military personnel, vehicles), concessions, crafts, rummage sale, bands & more.
Mar 16 Mauston
Jul 24 - 25 Mauston
Court House Lawn State Street 608-8474142 866-516-1646
Mauston Farmers Market
Jun 10-13 Elroy
Farmer’s Markets
Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B Take charge of your own wellness with holistic wellness services available 608-562-5433
Jun-Oct Mauston
Juneau County Economic Development Community Meeting
May 1 Oct 30 Mauston
Freedom Festival
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. Mauston High School Track. for further information contact: Kathy Gibeaut 608-562-5612 or Kathy Marose 608-847-4381, event co-chairs
May 14-16 Camp Douglas Camp Douglas Armed Forces Day
Jul 17 - 18 New Lisbon
Union Center
Jul 9-11 New Lisbon
Parkfest in Lyndon Station
Come join in on the fun, live music. Fitzgerald Memorial Park, Near Downtown in Lyndon Station FRIDAY: Garden Tractor Pull, Co-Ed Softball Tournament & T-Ball & Little League Exhibition SATURDAY: Co-Ed Softball Tournament, Parade, UW Marching Band 5th Quarter Performance, Live Music, Fireworks at Dusk
Jul 31 Mauston Cancer Relief
Shipwreck Bay N7265 Shacks Rd Cancer Fundraiser 608-847-2401
Jul 31 Mauston Relay for Life
800 Grayside Avenue Cancer Fundraiser 608-847-4142
Aug 6-7 Mauston City Wide Garage Sale 608-847-4142
Wa du Shuda Days
Aug 7 Castle Rock Lake
Riverside Park Celebrate New Lisbon with music parade flea market food and fireworks 608-562-3555 608-562-3534
11th Annual Waterfest
Castle Rock Lake Parade of Boats and Fireworks 608-427-2070
Jul 17 Camp Douglas
Aug 7 Elroy
Poker Run to benefit the American Cancer Society
Starting & Ending at Pitstop in Camp Douglas Music to follow Poker Run. Call 608-427-3350 for details.
Poker Run and family fun day at the Schultz Elroy park Poker run starts at 10 am and you can pre register Friday Night. Contact Paula at Sportsman Bar (608) 462-8190. Kids games,
Food Music, ball games, car show & bike show This is a Fund Raiser for Friends & Family Cancer Fund sponsored by Sportsman Bar of Elroy checks are to be made to Annual Poker Run Cancer Fun Raiser DBA Sportsman Bar
Aug 7 mauston
Local Energy Alternatives Fair (LEAF) at the Juneau County Fairground Information on renewable and sustainable energy to Juneau County. Seminars throughout the day, special offers by local merchants, refreshments available, free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, email tcrofton@countryspeed.com.
Aug 7-8 Cutler 27th Annual Fire Fest
Fundraiser for Cutler Volunteer Fire Dept 608-542-0355
Aug 14-15 New Lisbon Outdoor Art Show
Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B Art show of artists of all types 608-562-5433
Aug 18-22 Mauston Juneau County Fair
Fair Grounds Hwy 58 608-847-4142
Aug 22 Mauston Summer Parade
www.mauston.com
Aug 25 Wonewoc
Juneau County Economic Development Community Meeting American Legion Hall Community Meetings open to the public 608-427-2070
Aug 27-29 Hustler Hustlerfest
and honor of those you love who have been affected by cancer. Fitzgerald Memorial, Wisconsin St., Lyndon Station, WI, For more information: Contact: Sandy Turner Phone: 608-547-1701
Sept 4 Mauston/ New Lisbon
8th Annual JCEAA Fly-in Breakfast Mauston/New Lisbon Union Airport Pancake Breakfast, Crafts Antique Cars, Flea Market 608-565-2136
Sep 11 Elroy
Apple Dumpling Days Downtown/Park Elroy Celebrate Elroy and Apples 608-462-5468
Sep 11-12 New Lisbon Harvest Fest
Burr Oak Winery N5873 Hwy 12 & 16 Annual Harvest Festival with local Artists Crafters Musicians and more
Sep 11-12 Mauston St Pat’s Harvest Festival
St Pat’s Church 401 Mansion St Raffle food crafts 608-847-4142
The Friends & Family Cancer Foundation is committed to assisting YOUR friends and family in Juneau, Sauk and Adams Counties with the costs associated with living with cancer. Start off the Labor Day weekend in Lyndon Station by enjoying a Kickball Tournament Friday night at the park. Food and drinks will be available. The event continues into Saturday with a Pancake Breakfast in the morning, Raffles, door prizes, food and drinks are available. Take part in the heart warming balloon release in memory
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Oct 2-5, 16-19, OCT 30-Nov 2 Mauston Haunted Halloween
Dec 4 Mauston Annual Christmas Parade
W4881 Hwy 82 Maze (inside & outside) 888-847-2272
Division & State Street 608-847-4142, 866-516-1646
Oct 8-10 Mauston
Dec 8 Camp Douglas
River of Memories
Roosevelt Street Crafters & Food 608-8474142, 866-516-1646
Juneau County Economic Development Holiday Party
Oct 18-19 New Lisbon
Target Bluff Holiday get-together 608-427-2070
Art Show
Dec (TBA) Mauston
Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B Photography poetry watercolors and more. 608-562-5433
Annual Holiday Train Food Drive 608-847-4142, 866-516-1646
Oct 22-23 Mauston
Open House Boorman House
Original Mauston Pumpkin Bash www.mauston.com
Oct 23 Mauston 3rd Annual Pumpkin Dash
Dec (TBA) Mauston 211 N Union Street Juneau County history - public invited 608-847-4142, 866-516-1646
Jan 1 New Lisbon 15th Annual Turtle dunk at the Dirty Turtle
Halloween Carnival
Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B Renaissance Fair with vendors crafters dress for days of old 608-562-5433
W4015 State Highway 82 800-626-4275
Oct 27 Elroy
Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meeting
Elroy Library Community Meetings open to the public 608-427-2070
FEB 25, MAR 25, APR 29, MAY 27, JUN 24, JUL 29, AUG 26, SEP 30, OCT 28, NOV 27
Sep 18 Necedah
Whooping Crane & Wildlife Festival Lion’s Park 901 N. Harvey St Crafters, Food, Tours 608-565-2101
Sep 24 & 25
Sep 27 Hillsboro
Friends & Family Cancer Foundation Fundraiser 6:00 PM
Burr Oak Winery N5873 Hwy 12 & 16 A gathering of artists-writers-musicians, creative public invited 608-547-9709
Hickory Hill Arts Meeting
Fall Festival of the Ages
Aug 28
Sep 3-4 Lyndon Station
W4881 Hwy 82 Sleigh 888-847-2272 608847-2273
Sep 13-14 New Lisbon
Harvest Days @ Northwoods Farm market
www.primetimejimmykline.com
Nov 30 New Lisbon
Winter Sleigh Rides, (weather permitting)
www.mauston.com
Downtown Hustler Games, tractor pulls, contests and parade 608-427-2070
6th Annual Jimmy Kline Ride
Oct 1- 30 Mauston
Hill Country Trail & River Challenge
Oct 23-24 Mauston
Juneau County Economic Development Community Meeting
Nov 12-14 New Lisbon
Guns-Fishing Items-Coins New Lisbon American Legion 110 Welch Prairie Rd. For more info, call Dennis Gosda at 608-5623808
Nov 17 New Lisbon
Juneau County Economic Development Community Meeting
Sep 29 Lyndon Station
City Hall New Lisbon Community Meetings open to the public 608-427-2070
Village Hall Lyndon Station Community Meetings, open to the public, 608-427-2070
Oct 1 Necedah
Amateur Photography Contest W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave. Prizes. Photos taken within Buckhorn or Roche-A-Cri State Park boundaries 608-565-2789
Camp Douglas
127 Hwy 12 & 16 Networking resource, public invited 608-427-2070
New Lisbon Sports Club Gun Show
Field Veteran’s Memorial Park Boat launch Triathlon 608-462-2245
Juneau County Economic Development Community Meeting
608-562-5931
Nov 20-21 New Lisbon
Goddess Get Away Festival Aquarian Garden W8741 County Rd B Celebrate your inner Goddess with holistic services and vendors 608-562-5433
New Lisbon
Hickory Hill Arts Meeting Burr Oak Winery N5873 Hwy 12 & 16 A gathering of artists-writers-musicians, creative public invited 608-547-9709
FEB 23, MAR 30 APR 27, MAY 25, JUN 29, JUL 27, AUG 31, SEP 28, OCT 26, NOV 30, DEC 28
These events have been compiled from www.dirtyturtle.com many sources. While every effort has been taken to research accuracy, errors may occur. Please visit www.juneaucounty.com for the most up to date information, or contact your local city, village or chamber of commerce for current event details.
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