Spring has arrived in Driftless Wisconsin

Spring has arrived in Driftless Wisconsin. Yes, the calendar has turned to April, but nature shows little obligation to schedules. We have seen winter sneak into April before. So we look for signs. Out for my walk up the hill, I found sufficient evidence of spring’s...

Beating cabin fever in Driftless Wisconsin

Well, it’s February and cabin fever has overtaken the household. Our dog Fargo stares out the window hoping for a squirrel to appear just to break the boredom. I stare at the weather radar to see how much snow we’re expecting. Too much, but at least our snow shoes...

Wisconsin historical attractions open

May brings thoughts of summer to Driftless Wisconsin. It also brings the opening of Wisconsin historical attractions throughout the region. In turn, these fascinating sites open our understanding of the new frontier that beckoned our ancestors to Driftless...

The Round Barns of Vernon County

Did you know that the Round Barns of Vernon County, Wisconsin are the highest concentration of round barns in the world? While there were only 17 left at last count, not that long ago the number was nearly double that. Of course, some of the round barns of Vernon...
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