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Amish Country of the Driftless
Tradition and uniformity make up the backbone of the Amish culture. The people focus on the greater good of the community and look to live simpler lives without the influence of many modern technologies. Wisconsin has the fourth-largest population of Amish in the United States, many of whom live and farm within the Driftless region.
Fall Color Views
Fall colors explode throughout the Driftless and the many winding roads through the hills and valleys can lead to spectacular views.
Driftless Dark Skies: Moons and Mars
October begins and ends with Full Moons…October begins and ends with Full Moons. On October 1, the Full Harvest Moon rises in the east…
Driftless Dark Skies: Comet Tales
We’ll carry with us many memories of the Summer of 2020, but one of my favorites will be the three weeks in July when Comet NEOWISE had so many of looking up together/apart being awed in a dark time by this visitor from far beyond. It was wonderful to hear from so...
Exploring the History of the Driftless
Summer kitchen, spring house, blacksmith, stable and more. These buildings offer a peek into the history and lives of those who first…
Driftless Dark Skies: Reliable Perseids
Every year in August, our planet passes through the debris stream left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle and our starry skies are streaked by Perseid meteors. Meteors from this and other showers will be visible all month, but the peak is predicted for the night of August...
Driftless Food and Farming
When craving the solace of the outdoors, with enough room to breathe, the Driftless has much to offer in food and farming…
Driftless Dark Skies: Jupiter and Saturn
Our planet has its closest approaches to Jupiter and Saturn this month. Both worlds spend July in the constellation Sagittarius the Archer. They rise in the southeast around sunset, are visible all night long as they pass low across the southern sky, and set in the...
Camping and Cabins of the Driftless
When craving the solace of the outdoors, with enough room to breathe and keep a social distance, the Driftless can offer ample camping…
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