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31. Catch snow fever (Southeast)
Don’t wait until 2006 to see
the Winter Olympics. Venture out to Cedarburg’s 32nd Annual Winter
Festival. Satisfy your hunger to win with a pancake breakfast and a
chili contest at lunch. Watch athletes compete in bed racing on ice,
barrel racing, snow tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, family
ice skating and more. Wind down with entertainment and more great
food. Visit
www.cedarburgfestivals.org
for more information.
32. Ski Kohler-Andrae State Park (South)
Ski a path lit by more than
200 torch lights and enjoy all that nature has to offer this winter
season. Then unhook your skis and warm up with hot chocolate and
friendly conversation in the heated shelter. Find out more at
www.dnr.state.wi.us.
33. Fall for winter sports (Statewide)
Wisconsin’s state parks
beckon winter sports enthusiasts. With 664 miles of trails to explore,
cross-country skiing is the most popular winter sport. More than 20
parks offer opportunities for camping, sledding, snowmobiling, ice
fishing and much more. See
http://usparks.about.com/blbestwinter-wi.htm
for more information.
34. Calling all cheeseheads (Statewide)
Taste the mouthwatering
delights that made Wisconsin famous. From farm-fresh milk to yogurt,
cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream and, of course, world-famous
Wisconsin cheese, Wisconsin dairy products satisfy every time. For
moreon this culinary experience visit
http://www.wisdairy.com.
35. Snow sculpting (Lake Geneva)
Travel to Riviera Park in
Lake Geneva on Feb. 5 and 6 to watch the annual snow-sculpting
competition. Watch competitors create designs, enjoy the heartwarming
food and entertainment, and vote for your favorite creation. Go to
www.lakegenevawi.com/festivals
to learn more.
36. Disappear like Houdini (Appleton)
Escape to the world of Harry
Houdini at the Outagamie Museum in Appleton. The museum has a unique
collection of memorabilia. Learn how Houdini escaped from impossible
situations and explore the world of magic. Take the walking tour and
see spots around town where
Houdini spent his childhood. Visit
www.travelwisconsin.com/activity/
featurequirkyattractions.htm
for more information.
37. Strut with the chickens (Statewide)
Spring is the perfect time to
take a day trip to a farm. Feed a calf a bottle of milk, gather eggs
in the henhouse or toss grain to strutting chickens. Visit Travel
Wisconsin’s Kids at
www.travelwisconsin.com for farms in your area.
38. Explore Parfrey’s Glen (Southern)
Experience the serenity of Parfrey’s Glen, known for its
500-million-year-old bedrock and sandstone gorge. Walk along the
stream and find a new appreciation for nature. Located four miles east
of Devil’s Lake State Park, Parfrey’s Glen is the ideal place to
spring into
the new season. For information visit
www.dnr.wi.gov.
39. Bring out the bike (West)
Dust off your bike and
rediscover the La Crosse River State Trail. The 21.5-mile trail was
developed from old railroads and has been resurfaced to ensure rider
safety. The trail is full of history and beautiful scenery. To find
out how to get there, go to
www.lacrosseriverstatetrail.org.
40. Discover Potato Falls (North)
Travel north to Gurney and
visit one of Wisconsin’s natural wonders: Potato Falls, a waterfall
that descends 90 feet into the Potato River. The park offers hiking
and picnicking. Find out more at
www.gowaterfalling.com.
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