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2012 FWHP ECONOMIC IMPACT PLAN APPENDICES

APPENDICES PAGE

A: FOX WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY PARTNERSHIPS 2

B: EDP’S CORE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING – MARCH 2012 5

C: EDP’S CORE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 2012 14

D: EDP’S CORE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS JULY AND SEPTEMBER 2012 19

E: FWHP GATEWAYS 29

F: FWHP ANCHORS 31

G: INTERIM FWHP ITINERARY SPREADSHEETS 33

H EDP’S FWHP ITINERARIES 63

I CONDUCT SHAREHOLDERS MEETING – PUBLIC SESSIONS FEBRUARY 2012 143

J: EDP’S 15 SITE ASSESSMENT MEETING NOTES – APRIL - MAY 2012 176

K: FWHP BOARD OF DIRECTORS 320

L: CANOECOPIA SURVEY – MARCH 2012 322

M: BEST PRACTICES WEBSITE – SCHULYKILL RIVER NATIONAL & STATE HERITAGE AREA 331

N: BEST PRACTICES –PARTNERSHIPS/MEMBERS – SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK 341

O: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF RENOVATING/RENTING LOCKHOUSES / STRUCTURES 344

P: MAP OF LOCK HOUSES 349

Q: CANOE/KAYAK RENTALS ALONG FWHP 351

R: OUTDOOR RECREATION AND SILENT SPORTS SURVEY 353

S: ORGANIZATION SWOT ANALYSIS 360

T: FUNDRAISING PLAN – UW OSHKOSH 366

U: IMPLAN METHODOLOGY 383

V: COUNTY DATA IN PARKWAY 386

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APPENDIX A: FOX WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY PARTNERS – JULY 2012

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Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Villa Louis Parkway Partnership List White Pillars Museum

July 16, 2012 Wisconsin Friends of John Muir

Heritage Wisconsin Historical Society

Aldo Leopold Foundation Community/Environmental

Appleton Historic Society Appleton Yacht Club

Berlin Historical Society Fox Cities Greenways

Chippewa Valley Museum Fox River Runners Boat Club

Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Friends of the Fox

Hazelwood Historic House Museum Friends of the Lower Wisconsin

Heritage Hill State Historical Park Ice Age Trail Alliance

Historic Allouez Society Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust

Historic Indian Agency House Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers

History Museum at the Castle Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Marquette Historical Society Educational

Mississippi River Sculpture Park Fox Valley Technical College

Neenah Historical Society St. Norbert College

Neville Public Museum University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh

Omro Area Historical Society University of Wisconsin – Platteville

Oshkosh Public Museum Municipalities

Paper Discovery Center Village of Allouez

Portage Historical Society City of Appleton

Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society City of Berlin

Taliesin Preservation, Inc. City of De Pere

The Paine Art Center & Gardens City of Fond du Lac

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City of Green Lake Business

City of Kaukauna Badger Mining

City of Menasha Bergstrom

Town of Menasha The Boldt Company

City of Omro Eagle Flats, LLC

City of Oshkosh Katapult, LLC

Town of Packwaukee Kaukauna Utilities

City of Portage Mercury Marine

City of Princeton North American Hydro

Fond du Lac County Agencies/Alliances

Winnebago County East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Foundations Fox River Navigational System Authority Brown County Trust for Historic Preservation Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Portage Area Chamber of Commerce Region Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Ironwood Foundation Commerce

Kerwin Foundation, Inc Southwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Oshkosh Community Foundation Sauk Prairie Chamber SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund Spring Green Chamber

Wisconsin Energy Foundation Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Wisconsin Humanities Council Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

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APPENDIX B: EDP’S CORE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES – MARCH 2012

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FWHP Economic & Tourism Master Plan Core Planning Team Meeting March 15, 2012

Attended: Candice Mortara, Melody Buller, Willie Pekah, Cindy Jaggi, Ruth Dumesic

Teleconferenced: Tom Baron, Aaron Schuette, Patrick Reinsma, David Connelly, Dawn Eno

Absent: John Casper, Larry Ward, Todd Huggins, Joe Reitmeier

I. EDP’s Approach to Economic & Tourism Planning a. An effective Economic & Tourism Impact plan: i. Collaboratively created ii. Dynamic iii. Guides management decisions re: delivery of services, products, itineraries to attract visitors/users iv. A tool for managing change and measuring economic impact outcomes v. A tool for tracking visitor expenditures b. Overview of Economic Planning Process i. Step 1: Create the team ii. Step 2: Lay the ground work iii. Step 3: Engage the public iv. Step 4: Develop inventory of tourism attractions and economic impact opportunities v. Step 5: Assess and target audiences vi. Step 6: Develop visitor experience objectives and itineraries vii. Step 7: Create an implementation plan viii. Step 8: Implement, evaluate, adjust and celebrate ix. The Role of the Economic Impact

II. Core Planning Team Role a. Advisory Role to EDP b. Bi-Monthly Meetings c. Collaborate on Tourism and Economic Development Inventory along the Parkway d. Review Target Audience Segmentation e. Identify and develop itineraries aligned with target audience segmentation f. Collaborate on Draft of Economic & Tourism Impact Plan

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III. What is “Economic Impact?” Economic impact examines the effect of a policy, program, project, activity or event on the economy of a given area. Economic impact is usually measured in terms of changes in economic growth and associated changes in jobs or employment and income or wages

IV. Economic Impact Plan – Scope

V. Multiple Data Sources - Provides a comprehensive measurement scope and benchmarks results against industry standards a. Longwoods International (visitor surveys) b. Bureau of Labor Statistics (jobs and wages by industry) c. Bureau of Economic Analysis (jobs, wages and GDP by industry) d. US Census (business sales by industry) e. Smith Travel Research (lodging performance) f. Tax data (sales tax, bed tax)

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VI. Measuring the Full Economic Impact

OOD & BEVERAGE SUPPLY, RETAILERS

Measuring the Full Impact

ACCOMMODATION CATERING, ENTERTAINMENT RECREATION, TRANSPORTATION & OTHER TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES

PRINTING/PUBLISHING, UTILITIES

FINANCIAL SERVICES, SANITATION SERVICES

FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS, SECURITY SERVICES, RENTAL CAR MANUFACTURING, TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION, TOURISM

PROMOTION, SHIP BUILDING, AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING,  RESORT DEVELOPMENT, GLASS PRODUCTS, IRON/STEEL     FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPPLY, RETAILERS   BUSINESS SERVICES, WHOLESALERS, COMPUTERS  UTILITIES, MANUFACTURERS, HOUSING, PERSONAL SERVICES 55  Model traces tourism dollars through

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VII. The Economic Impact Approach

This widely used model: a. Traces tourism dollars through the Wisconsin and FWHP economy b. Measures impacts on jobs, wages, and taxes

VIII. Our Approach – Tourist Segmentation a. Will be the focus of our next meeting b. Socio-demographic segmentation c. Behavioral attributes d. Psychographic segmentation e. Visitor needs and wants f. Evaluation of visitor spending g. Itineraries for attracting visitors based on experiences h. Impact of National Heritage Area designation?

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IX. Visitor Spending by Market

Visitors to Wisconsin spent $9.0 billion in the local economy in 2010. Leisure and overnight travelers contributed the lion’s share with 83% and 70%, respectively.

Purpose Day/Overnight Market

X. Tourism Business Sales

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XI. 2010 Tourism Employment

XII. Our Approach: Visitor-focused Destinations and Readiness a. Strategic Visitor Tourism Destination Analysis b. Visitor Destination Brand Strategy c. Visitor Destination Design d. Delivering the Optimal Visitor Experience e. Marketing the Destination as Visitor-Focused f. Analytics and Measures

XIII. Work Plan Update a. Review Previous Primary and Secondary Data Completed b. Conduct Comprehensive Citizen/Stakeholder Engagement Workshops and Final Summary(7) Completed c. Conduct survey – Canoecopia Completed d. Site Assessment for Business and Tourism – 15 Sites May - June 2012 e. Draft Economic Impact Plan and “Set Priorities June-Sept. 2012 f. Prepare final master Economic Impact Plan Sept.-Nov. 2012 g. Final Management Plan Sept.-Nov. 2012 h. Reporting at FWHP Board Meeting December 2012

XIV. Public Sessions a. Prairie du Chien (7 attendees) b. Arena/Spring Green (11 attendees) c. Merrimac (12 attendees) d. Montello (28 attendees)

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e. Fond du Lac (6 attendees) f. Oshkosh (about 30 attendees) g. Green Bay (about 40 attendees)

XV. Public Session Questions – Summary of Responses a. Within the Parkway, what features or assets are ‘unique’ that can be coordinated and marketed regionally to attract visitors to the area and will transform them in some emotional way by offering a “total visitor experience?” i. Heritage tourism and resources ii. Silent Sports – Paddling, canoeing, kayaking, iii. Culinary Tourism and Agri-Tourism - Food iv. Cultural Events – Music, arts, theatre events v. Eco-Tourism vi. Miscellaneous

b. What activities or products can be developed to engage the visitor along the Parkway based on their interests (i.e.: Silent sports, heritage tourism, natural resources, culinary tourism, etc.) i. Itineraries based on interests along the Parkway ii. Tourist specific activities and events iii. Cultural events iv. Nature and beauty v. Visitor information centers/kiosks

c. What has to occur within Parkway communities to help them become more visitor-focused and to fulfill the visitor’s highest expectations? i. Organized itineraries/tours/events/activities ii. Build Awareness – State, regional, national iii. Visitor Information Centers iv. Improved collaboration and communication v. Eliminate barriers

d. How can communities support each other and work together to achieve not only a unique experience for visitors, but an attractive place to live and work? i. It’s not about the destination…It’s about the Visitor Experience! ii. Provide unique, transformative experiences iii. Other

XVI. Canoecopia 2012 – Madison, WI a. Survey developed and personally conducted - Paddle Sport Questionnaire ~ 125 Surveys Completed b. General Overview i. 25,000 in attendance – Key target market Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 12

ii. Some aware of FWHP; many are not iii. Questions on Locks that are operating iv. Fox River – Illinois vs. Wisconsin Rivers v. Awareness of activities/accessibility limited vi. Much interest generated for paddle events and Parkway vii. Should consider offering a workshop next year

XVII. Fifteen Assessments a. Green Bay b. Allouez/DePere c. Appleton/Kaukauna/Little Chute d. Neenah/ Menasha e. Oshkosh/Lake Winnebago f. Fond du Lac g. Princeton/Green Lake h. Portage i. Merrimac j. Ho-Chunk Nation k. Sauk Prairie – Sauk City and Prairie du Sac l. Spring Green m. Boscobel/Muscoda n. Prairie du Chien o. Montello

XVIII. Next Steps a. Work with Core Team on Site Visits b. Next Bi-Monthly Meetings  May 16 – 9:30 - 12:00 pm – Verona  July 12 – 12 – 2:00 pm – Oshkosh Community Foundation c. Other meetings, as needed d. Identify target audiences in conjunction with Interpretive Solutions. (Ann Clausen) e. Identify Tourism and Economic Development Inventory along the Parkway f. Identify and develop itineraries aligned with target audience segmentation

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APPENDIX C: EDP’S CORE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES – MAY 2012

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FWHP Economic & Tourism Master Plan Core Planning Team Meeting May 16, 2012 Verona, WI

Attended: David Connelly (Crawford-SW-WI), Gil Meisgeier (Portage), Cindy Jaggi, Ruth Dumesic

Teleconferenced: Sally Graham (Green Bay), Julie Gerczak (Green Bay), Wendy Kielsberg (Oskhosh), Lisa Pauly (Fond du Lac), Bianca Richards (Sauk Prairie), Wilie Pekah, (Native American Representative), Candice Mortara, Christine Williams, Ann Clausen

Absent: John Casper (Oshkosh), Larry Ward, Todd Huggins, Joe Reitmeier, Melody Buller (Appleton), Tom Baron, Aaron Schuette, Patrick Reinsma, Dawn Eno (Spring Green), Dennis Kirscheaum (Prairie du Chien)

Administrative Matters: All members e-mail addresses of the EDP Core Committee and those individuals interviewed during EDP’s April 30 – May 7th Parkway discovery sessions will be added to the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway (Parkway) mailing address and all other Parkway information, including surveys. These individuals will be linked to the Parkway’s SkyDrive and given access to information on this linked access program.

To Do: 1. Access entire groups to files via SkyDrive and e-mail addresses. 2. Provide information to everyone on how to qualify for “ Tree City” and “Bird City” designations. 3. Provide information on qualifications on Travel Green Wisconsin 4. Send the NPA application out to everyone for informational purposes. 5. Contact UW Platteville – Michael Gadzik 6. Place on SkyDrive all EDP Community Visitation Notes and Information for everyone to review their own communities and those near them to better collaborate on tourist information. 7. Everyone evaluate community inventories a. Determine Gateways b. Determine Anchors c. Actions for 8. Water trails designation and applications 9. Next meeting – July 18 - 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sauk City Chamber of Commerce’s new building 109 Phillips Blvd, Sauk City 53583

Parkway Updates: Candice reported that the Federal National Heritage Areas (NHA) designation for the Parkway was submitted to Congress and has been taken to the Senate by Senator Kohl and is awaiting a committee to take it up in the House of Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 15

Representatives. Once this moves future, all the Parkway parties may need to write a letter of support. All process and content protocols for this application has been followed and it was clear in the application that no federal money for the planning process has been used or requested.

Part of the Mighty Midwest NHA Training Notes meeting attended by the Parkway’s Helen Young, indicated that STEM grants may be available. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The STEM coalition stands ready to assist with the Administration’s efforts to create partnerships among stakeholders to support K-12 and undergraduate STEM education and to engage in a public awareness and outreach campaign to inspire young people to excel in STEM and pursue careers as scientists, engineers and innovators. The Parkway contains many of these educational programs including Hydroelectric, water clean ups, lock history and waterway science, etc. The Parkway should focus on STEM programming and our role as a promoter of healthy communities.

David Connelly suggested that the Parkway connect with the WISDOT Certified Technician, Michael Gadzik, at the University of Wisconsin Platteville.

Green Bay is trying out a water taxi for the waterway. They are trying to build a model that can be used in other communities along the waterway. It is to be a round robin that has routes and on and off access and timetable. These water taxies are similar to those in Chicago that are busy in the morning and evening rush hours and can be used for tour groups in the slower weekday time periods.

Core Meeting Notes: (See attached PowerPoint). Cindy and Ruth reviewed the EDP’s approach for Economic and Tourism Planning approach for the parkway for new core committee members.

The ultimate goal for both professional consultants of Interpretative Solutions and EDP is to gain NHA designation for the Parkway. All the efforts of these two organizations is necessary to provide the heritage stories, economic development planning and organizational management information required for this designation.

Goals: The goals of EDP’s 2nd core meeting are to:  Develop inventory of tourism attractions and economic impact opportunities  Assess and target audiences.

At this point in EDP recently completed visiting sites (communities) along the Parkway (April 30 through May 7, 2012) to gain additional specific knowledge that the discovered in the February 2012 Parkway public sessions. The reports from these public sessions are included with these notes and are available on the Parkway’s SkyDrive).

In conjunction with Interpretive Solutions, EDP is looking to identify Gateways and Anchors for the parkway.

Gateway – Will be locations where Kiosk information will provide visitors quick ways of gaining access to the Parkway and will have information (QR, maps, etc.) for the immediate areas (including visitor itineraries, number of miles, etc.).

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An example is that the State of Wisconsin had Visitor Information Centers at key highways when visitors access the State from surrounding states. The only one that is on or near the Parkway is the highway from Iowa in Prairie du Chien. An example of another potential Gateway is Green Bay/De Pere which also serves as a water gateway.

Other possible Gateways discussed include:  Kaukauna  Oshkosh  Menasha  Fond du Lac  Portage  Merrimac  Prairie du Sac  Prairie du Chien

Anchors – Are locations (must be open year around) near Gateways that will provide visitors year around indoor facilities with displays, restrooms, etc., such as Neville Museum in Green Bay. Anchors will have more information of local itineraries available to the visitors.

Recommendations for Anchors and Gateways:  Web links  QR codes  Key communities assets o Hunting o Fishing o Special recognitions . Appleton is the Sportsman land . Birding . Eco-tourists o How to volunteer . Availability of low cost housing (lock houses) . Hostiles . Vacant buildings that can be turned into housing  Particularly in Parkway without locks . Get people engaged o Special Events . De Pere – 3 days of learning about locks through science, engineering and history heritage . Portage  Free canoes and kayaking (60) bus taxies (free)  Parkways – Rendezvous (schools)  New visitors center  Charter school clean up days o Appleton - Fox River Day Curriculum for 4th graders  Check out Lodi/Columbia County Economic Development plan for Silent Sports o Rails to trails o Scenic highways along Parkway Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 17

The goals of these Gateways and Anchors are:  Encourage overnight stays  Increase tourism/user spending for attractions, dining and lodging along the Parkway  Create itineraries for attracting visitors based on experiences, interests and visitor needs and wants  Make it EASY for visitors to use the Parkway and its tourism assets  Encourage them to return repeatedly

The Economic Impact goals are to emphasize our economic and tourism impact, create jobs and promote health and fitness for ALL ages, disabilities and races.

Goal: Emphasize our economic and tourism impact, by:  Estimating the economic and tourism Impact to the State based on current and increased usage of the Parkway  Creating more jobs  Promoting health and fitness for ALL ages and disabilities  Promoting activities for ALL ages, disabilities and ALL seasons  Estimate Impact of National Heritage Area designation

Parkway Audience Segments 1. Land-based recreation (hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, etc.) 2. Water-based recreation. Subsets: paddling, canoeing, kayaking & sailing 3. Nature-based 4. Heritage, arts & culture 5. Culinary/agri-tourism 6. Birding 7. Eco-Tourists 8. Volunteerism

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APPENDIX D: EDP’S CORE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING NOTE - JULY AND SEPTEMBER 2012 :

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Economic & Tourism Master Plan Core Planning Team Meeting July 25, 26, 2012 (Two Locations – Same Meeting)

Meeting Objectives: Create itineraries that expand economic development and increase tourism – Working Session. The following is a sample of two interim itineraries were initiated from the July meeting and edited in the September (see full itineraries n Appendix G).

BIRDING

Seasonality: Lower Fox (LF), Winter, Spring, Near What City or Upper Fox (UF), Guided Self ADA Public Rest Other: BIRDING Summer, Fall Town Lower Wisc. (LW) Tour Guided Accessibility Access Rooms Parking Please Specify 1000 Island Environmental Center Year-round Kaukauna LF X X X X Bald Eagles Bam Beach Wildlife Green Bay LF Barkhausen Green Bay LF De Pere Riverwalk Green Bay LF Springs Wing Event Green Bay LF UWGB Arboretum Green Bay LF Wildlife Sanctuary Green Bay LF Wrights Town Bridge Green Bay LF

Sauk City & Bird City Year-round Prairie du Sac LW X X Street Sandy soil on 130 acre terrace along Blue River Sand Barrens State the Wisconsin Natural Area Year-round Blue River LW River Third Weekend Variety of Events Eagle Days in January Sauk Prairie LW X X X X X X (shows, exhibits) Bus tours at January and Cedarberry Inn on Eagle Weekends February Sauk Prairie LW X X X X X X Saturdays Jan-Feb. 270 species; 2500 acres of birding Effigy Mounds National habitat located on Monument Year-round Prairie du Chien LW the Mississippi Hogback Prairie State Natural Area Year-round Stueben LW Grassland birds Daily Memorial Day through Can view live Labor Day / cranes from Weekends: around the world International Crane April, May, and local Foundation Sept., and Oct. Baraboo LW X X X X X conservation

Kickapoo river State Wildlife Along Hwy 60 and Area- Wauzeka Unit Year-round Wauzeka LW Hwy 131 La Riviere Park Year-round Prairie du Chien LW Prairie du Chien, East on Cty C to Lower Wisconsin River State Boscobel, Blue river Bergum Bottoms Wildlife Area Year-round and Muscoda LW and Woodman

Millville Unit, Lower Three miles west Wisconsin State Riverway Year-round Millville LW of Hwy 33 on Cty. C Especially good for Old Railroad Bridge Year-round Sauk City LW X X winter eagles Birding outlook next to Prairie du Outlook Eagle Island All year Prairie du Sac LW X X X Sac Library

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Located in Iowa overlooking the Pike's Peak State Park Year-round Prairie du Chien LW Mississippi Especially good for Prairie du Sac Dam Year-round Prairie du Sac LW X X winter eagles St. Feriole Island Year-round Prairie du Chien LW 240 acre island One of the states largest collections of mounted birds; Tripp Museum Year-round Prairie du Sac LW X X X X X Free Especially good for VFW Park Year-round Prairie du Sac LW X X X X winter eagles Woodman Unit, Lower WI North and East of State Riverway Year-round Woodman LW Woodman Five miles west of Hwy 18 on Cty C Wyalusing State Park Year-round Wyalusing LW and X

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Year-round Appleton/Menasha UD X X X X X 300 Species of Birds Year-round Montello UF Bird City Year -round Fond du Lac UF X X X Eldorado Marsh Wildlife Fond du Lac UF Gordon Bubolz Nature Preservation Year-round Appleton UF X X X X X X Gottried Prairie Year-round Fond du Lac UF X X X X At WU-FDL Highway 45 Fond du Lac UF Hobbs Wood Fond du Lac UF Hucks Bellevue Park Fond du Lac UF Kieckhaefer Park Fond du Lac UF Lakeside Park Year-round Fond du Lac UF X X X X Over 150 species Marsh Melodies May Fond du Lac UF X X X X X Birding Event Mullet Creek Wildlife Area Fond du Lac UF Ospreys Portage UF

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CULINARY- AGRITOURISM

Lower Fox (LF), Culinary / Near What City or Upper Fox (UF), Guided Self ADA Public Rest Other: Other: Agri-tourism Describe Event Town Lower Wisc. (LW) Tour Guided Accessibility Access Rooms Parking Please Specify Please Specify

Saturdays - June - Downtown Farmers Oct. outdoors; Market 14 City Blocks Appleton LF X X X X X Nov. - May indoors Taste Norwegian/Germa 3rd Generation n specialties made Manderfields' Bakery Appleton LF X X X X on site Hinterland Brewery Brewery Green Bay LF Legends Brewhouse Brewery Green Bay LF Stone Cellar Brewpub Brewery Appleton LF 1004 S. Olde Oneida St Titletown Brewery Brewery Green Bay LF Beernstein Candies Candy Green Bay LF Seroogy's Candies Candy Green Bay LF Cloverleaf Cheese Store Cheese Neenah LF 2006 Irish Road Colonial Cheese House Cheese Omro LF 230 West Main Street Krohn Dairy/Trega Foods Cheese Luxemburg LF N2915 County Road AB Renard's Cheese Cheese Algoma LF 248 County Trunk S Ron's Cheese Cheese Luxemburg LF 125 Main Street Scray's Cheese Cheese De Pere LF Simons Specialty Cheese Cheese Little Chute LF 2735 Freedom Road Simon's Specialty 2753 Freedin Road Cheese Cheese Appleton LF `(Hwy N) Simon's Cheese Mfg. Cheese Tasting Kaukauna/Kimberly LF X X X X Gift Shop, plus mfg. Hand make, hand- Wilmar Chocolatier Appleton LF X X cut Fox Valley Tech Culinary School Grand Chute LF Dine on the Deck Dining Green Bay LF Fratello's Restaurant & Fox River Dining Appleton LF 501 W. Water Street Savour Fest Dining Green Bay LF Taste of Broadway' Dining Green Bay LF Sat Morning Farmers Market Fresh Produce Green Bay LF West Broadway Farmers Market Fresh Produce Green Bay LF Taste cultural Downtown Farmers Hmong & Amish foods at Farmers' Market Foods Appleton LF X X X X Market Various German Large German foods unique to Oktoberfest Harvest Fest Appleton LF X X X X X area Unique drink for Cleo's Brandy Old locals (Sweet or Fashions Liquor Appleton LF X X X X X Sour) Maplewood Meats Meats Green Bay LF Fletcher's Crooked Tree Orchard Orchard Casco LF N6149 Crevice Road Hillside Apples Orchard Casco LF E1127 Highway 54

Red Radish Organic Grocery Neenah LF 447 S Commercial St. Local sourced organic restaurant Organic in historical River Stone Cellar Restaurant Appleton LF X X X X Front Building Oneida Nation Farm Produce Green Bay LF Niagara Escarpment Wineries/Tours Niagrar Escarpment LF Near Green Bay Hearthstone Restaurant Winery Hilbert LF 326 West Main Street Kerrigan Brothers Winery Winery Appleton LF N2797 State Hwy 55 Kerrigan Brothers Winery Winery Freedom LF N2797 State hwy 55 Ledge Stone Winery Winery Green Bay LF Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery Winery Kewaunee LF N2185 Sleepy Hollow Rd von Stiehl Winery Winery Algoma LF 115 Navarino Street

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Arena Cheese Cheese Arena LW Outlet for Carr Carr Valley Cheese Cheese Sauk City LW X X X Valley Cheeses Cedar Grove Cheese Cheesemakers Plain LW X X X X X Uses green technology to process cheese Arthurs Dining Spring Green LW X X X X

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EDP’S CORE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES – SEPTEMBER 2012

Economic & Tourism Master Plan Core Planning Team Meeting September 18, 2012

The meeting reviewed any additions, corrections or modifications in the itinerary speadsheets. In addition, the follow Economic Impact Discussion was held:

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM IN THE FWHP Interviews: Tom Baron, East Central Regional Planning (8/29/12) Aaron Schuette – Brown County Regional Planning David Connelly – (9/612) www.crawfordcountyedc.org Russell Kashian, UW – Whitewater, Director, FERC program Bob O’Donnell Director Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Small Business Development Center College of Business - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Office: (920) 424-1456 ADD WITH NATIONAL DESIGNATION & WITHOUT DESIGNATION

The purpose of this study is to help partner sites effectively tell the story and better serve visitors to the FWHP and therefore to identify opportunities for future initiatives in the FWHP. University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, FERC proram has been approached to assist with the study.

The objectives of the study are:  To identify trip characteristics of visitors to the FWHP;  To identify the demographic profile of the visitors to the FWHP;  To assess the economic impact of visitors to the FWHP;  To assess management of FWHP;  To assess the level of satisfaction of visitors to the FWHP.

Section 1: Advance Parkway Collaboration leadership and Diversity 1. Unify a diverse range of communities along the parkway 2. Recruit and retain private and public partners 3. Increase minority participation in leadership positions  Annual events – Conferences and Workshops to bring communities together i.e.: Networking to share similar experiences – speakers on Econ. Impact  Public Input Sessions  Public Outreach sessions  FWHP Maps & Itineraries that ‘tie’ the communities together – Good Visual Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 25

 Fox Cities Chamber – Far-reaching regional  2011 Economic Impact of Tourism Report -  THRIVE - Eight – county  New North (DePere) – Jerry Murphy Econ. Dev. – Cluster studies  Prosperity Southwest  Dept. of Tourism – Field Managers – Patrick Reinsma  Farm Bureau involvement – to engage the farming communities  Wisconsin Towns Assn. – Rick Stadmueller, in Shawano  League of Municipalities  Highly variable by community – tendency for stakeholders to look at narrow focus  Tourism and Econ. Dev. Are Economic Drivers for development  Public/Private Partnerships  Comprehensive Parkway Approach  Strong Implementation Partners Section 2: Advance Economic and Tourism Growth and competitiveness 1. Improve the parkway’s business climate 2. Strengthen promising target clusters 3. Collaborate to grow existing businesses and attract new employers and employees  Global trade policies – New North  Tracking policies that might have a negative impact on trade (Newmark Knight Frank – consultant)  Mitigate the negative effects of the global policies  Economic climate within the State  2011 Economic Impact of Tourism Report  Regulation changes  Rural changes that could impact land usage  The FWHP is real project  Federal money helps to leverage new monies coming into State  $37.2M in Traveler Spending for Crawford County  Tourism is good Econ. Development  EX: Amana Colonies in Iowa – Job creation and tourism  Increase specialized good and services within the parkway to export nationally and internationally  Tourism strengths lead ED competitiveness  Engage with international companies – EX: Berilla pasta company in Iowa  Include Anchors/Gateways Section 3: Advance the parkway region’s story 4. Unify branding and messaging and regional identity of the parkway 5. Improve perception and understanding of interpretative stories 6. Promote the parkway nationally and internationally  Managing the message and branding of the Parkway to advance the stories and visitor experiences will get visitors returning over and over again  Audience Segmentation is Fantastic! Just what is needed  Looking at the segments of the parkway and bring out the uniqueness of each segment

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 Opportunity in culinary and agri-tourism with Immigration stories Section 4: Advanced Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1. Identify barriers and increase access to capital 2. Support a culture and infrastructure of entrepreneurship i. Redevelopment – Infill, fiscal challenges, physical ii. Engaging MainStreet programs locally iii. Historical Preservation 3. Pursue technology transfer and business opportunities  Water Taxis – when is a captain needed (talk to Aaron Schuette)  Tourism Boat Trip – Dave Peck (Captain’s License)  Restoration and Renovation of the Lock Houses  Canoe & kayak Rentals – Rendezvous – Montello Trips  Hubbel Motel – Prairie du Chien  Working with the Small Business Adm. Office at UW – Oshkosh – provide Planning Support, Business Plan Services and metrics  Financial Funding Resources – FWHP as a connection to resources  Revolving Loan Fund – EX: Canoe & Kayak Tours in Waupaca County on the Wolf River  Fox Cities Angel Investment Group – Angels on the Water (Venture Capital) – Oshkosh Group to invest in Stage 2 business funding  Helping visitors to visit the attractions and communities  Organize Tours & Tourism new businesses – entrepreneurial opportunities  Boat tours, motor tours, etc.  Facilitate the movement of visitors through the parkway  Try to have seat in the discussion in creating more agri-tourism opportunities with family farms and historical connections Section 5: Advance human capital 1. Improve talent attraction and retention 2. Align education and career training with workforce and cluster demands 3. Close performance gaps in education 4. Rural areas are de-populations – so job creation is the answer! 5. Crawford County had 4-500 farms in the 50’s and only 100 now 6. Promote the awareness of our agricultural past and pursuits to address market demands 7. Workforce Dev. – Parkway could develop ‘content’ and collaborate with Tech. schools and post secondary education 8. Sullivan Report – The Road Ahead (Crawford County ED website) 9. Outmigration is a reality and a trend we can reverse 10. Website….come home to Nebraska = Good Website

Section 6: Opportunities for Economic Development along the Parkway  Better Signage at Anchors and Gateways  ADA Accessibility – Launch in Wausau - by 2015 any municipality has to 20% of recreational attractions ADA accessible (Park & Rec. Director at Ashwaubenon) May be grants for this!  Water Taxis  Culinary Tourism/Agri-Tourism – Itineraries – Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 27

 Driftless Wisconsin.com  Tourism Boat Trips – Dave Peck  Restoration and Renovation of the Lock Houses  Canoe & kayak Rental Shops – Rendezvous – Montello Trips  Hubbel Motel – Prairie du Chien – Interest locally  Lock Tender Houses - European – style hostels for lodging and water activities  Rapid Croche – Transfer Station  Heritage Paddle Events  Portage Canal – Sauk County Econ. Dev. Corp. – Bill Wenzel  Badger Ammo Plant – DNR taking over the plant  Riverboat Cruises – Mississippi River cruises. European company (just get off the boat once)  Bird-watching  Tour Boat in Green Bay for Teachers – Foxy Lady II  Fox of the River Voyageur Canoe, LLC  Floating Museum on a Steamship  Passport/Itineraries along the Parkway  Increased Visitor Spending  Increase in overnight stays based on promotions/advertising  Increase in food, beverage and shopping spending  Higher gas prices – better way to promote ‘Tours on a Tank’  Special Events – Concert for the River  Business Sales  Employment  Wisconsin taxes  In the absence of State and local taxes generated by tourism, each Wisconsin household would need to pay $565 to maintain the current level of gov’t services  Online Interactive Maps – Google Maps or BING Maps  Social Media – Foursquare, Groupon, LivingSocial promotions, lodging and eating promotions  Biking Events – Race Around the Lake – 2nd Largest Bicycling State  Concerts for a Cause – Concert to Benefit the River – Band on a Barge  Business Partnership Pledges – 2 Tiered  Architectural Traditions – Folk Art, EX: Chicago’s Arch. Boat Tour  Lots of ‘untapped demand’ from both the East and West Coasts and internationally – Can market this with the Parkway  Diversity of agricultural products in the State – specialized and artisan clusters  Crawford County Clusters –  Vernon County – Organic Valley  Kickapoo Indian Caverns – north of Wauzeka  Native American History – Indian Mounds, archeol. Sites  Ice Age Trail tie-in across the State – Night Hiking  Surgeons Quarters closing in Portage – Possible FWHP Outpost?  Thilmany – sponsored RIVER SUMMIT – in Spring (Would be a Model) on Water Quality and Algae issue  Health Impact Study – PEW  Cathy Siefert – Retired Kimberly Clark employee, owns Katapult, LLC – Raises $$$ and Sustainability efforts Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 28

APPENDIX E: FWHP GATEWAYS

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Gateways Identified by EDP’s Core Planning Committee

 Green Bay - Neville Museum  Sherwood - High Cliff Park  Kaukauna - Hydroelectric Park  Menasha - Menasha Lock  De Pere o Voyageur Park o Boat docks along trail  Prairie du Chien o Bridgeport Bridge o Wyalusing State Park  Sauk Prairie o Chamber o Tripp Historical Museum  Prairie du Sac o Eagle Inn o Water Street & Hwy 60  Boscobel - Hwy 61 wayside before river  Muscoda - Victoria Park  Oshkosh o Butte Des Morts Bridge o Fox River Mall o Menomonee Park  • DOT Wayside Stockbridge  • Fond du Lac o Highway 45 Wayside Park o Lakeside Park o CVA Office  Merrimac -Merrimac Ferry  Portage o Welcome Center/Chamber o Menasha Thessle Trail

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APPENDIX F: FWHP ANCHORS

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Anchors Identified by EDP’s Core Planning Committee

 Green Bay - Neville Museum  De Pere - Chateau de De Pere  Fond du Lac - CVA Office  Appleton o CVB office o Lock Sites o Paper Discovery Center o Historic Center  • Oshkosh o EAA o UW- Welcome Center on River o Oshkosh Public Museum  Menasha - Fox Cities Chamber  Prairie du Sac – Chamber Office  Spring Green – o Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center o The Springs  Muscoda - Lower WI Riverway Office  Mazomanie - Chamber of Commerce  Prairie du Chien – Chamber Office  Baraboo - John Muir Park  Portage o New Welcome Center o Temporary – Chamber

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APPENDIX G: INTERIM FWHP ITINERARY SPREADSHEETS

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Interim FWHP Spreadsheets

BIRDING

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CULINARY- AGRITOURISM

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CULTURAL

Describe Story Activity: Music, Lower Fox (LF), Arts, Theater Near What City or Upper Fox (UF), Guided Self ADA Public Rest Other: Other: CULTURAL etc. Town Lower Wisc. (LW) Tour Guided Accessibility Access Rooms Parking Please Specify Please Specify Bergstrom-Mahler Museum Art Neenah LF 165 N Park Ave Butterflies & Friends Art Green Bay LF (Einsteen Project) Trout Museum of Art Art Appleton LF X X X X X Tayco Street Bridge Bridge-tender Corner of Tayco & Museum Life Menasha LF Main Streets Ashwaubenon Historical Society Park Children's Park Green Bay LF Hearthstone House Civil War Appleton LF X X X X X Early Electric House 625 W Prospect Ave Hmong Festival Event Green Bay LF Hazelwood Historical House History Green Bay LF Neenah Lighthouse Lighthouse Neenah LF Historic Art and Harry Houdini History Museum Appleton LF X X X X X Photos 330 E College Ave Heritage Hill Museum Green Bay LF

Mueller/Wright House Museum Green Bay LF National Railroad Museum Museum Green Bay LF Neville Public Museum Museum Green Bay LF Oneida National Museum Museum Green Bay LF Oneida Tribal Museum Museum De Pere LF The History Museum at the Castle Museum Appleton LF Houdini 330 E College Ave White Pillars Museum De Pere LF Thursday night concerts - Trout Music in the Park Music Appleton LF X X X X Museum Effigies, Burial High Cliff State Park Native American Sherwood LF X X X X Mounds Native American Velte History Exhibit Artifacts Neenah LF 211 Walnut Street Lambeau Field Packers History Green Bay LF Paper Discovery Museum Paper Museum Appleton LF X X X X X 425 W Water Meyer Theatre Theater Green Bay LF Broadway National Performing Art Center Theater Appleton LF X X X X X Tours On Broadway Various Events Green Bay LF City Deck Various Events Green Bay LF Weis Earth Science WI Geology and Museum Mining Appleton LF Barlow Planetarium WIUW-Fox Menasha LF 1478 Midway Road

1865 Brick 140 years of Walking Iron B&B Victorian Mazomanie LW history/lodging Glass blowing Colleen Ott Hand- demos for tours by blown Glass Art Spring Green LW appointment Ellis Nelson Metal Sculptor Art Muscoda LW Fall Art Tour Art Spring Green LW Fall each year House on the Rock Art Spring Green LW X X X X Dennis Alfred Phillips Arts Spring Green LW X X X X Dr. Evermore Sculpture Park Arts Prairie du Sac LW X X X X Folk Art Ellis Nelson Arts Muscoda LW Fall Art Tour Arts Spring Green LW X Frank Lloyd Wright Arts Spring Green LW X X X X X Gallery Art on 23 Arts Spring Green LW X X McGregor Arts Prairie du Chien LW No Rules Arts Spring Green LW X X X X Spring Green Art Fair Arts Spring Green LW X X X X X Wisconsin Artists Showcase Arts Spring Green LW X X X

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Wyoming Valley School Arts Spring Green LW X X X X Mississippi River Sculpture Arts Prairie du Chien LW

B&B Country Rustic Log Inn, fine The Silver Star Inn Spring Green LW art and galleries Built in 1914 as The Round Barn a dairy barn Spring Green LW Lodging Carriage Classic Victorian Horses -Villa Louis Cultural Prairie du Chien LW

Wizards and Warlord's Event Boscobel LW Taliesin Preservation Frank Lloyd Inc and Taliesin Estate Wright School Spring Green LW Central House - Founders of the Boscobel Hotel Historical Boscobel LW Gideon Bible Civil War Reenactment Historical Boscobel LW Snow Train; Mid-Continent Pumpkin Festival; Railway Museum Historical Sauk Prairie LW Santa Express G.A.R. civil War Museum The Grand Army of the established in the Republic (G.A.R.) Hall Historical Boscobel LW Civil War Wisconsin Heights Battlefield Marker Historical Sauk Prairie LW Effigy Mounds Indian Mounds Lake Wisconsin LW

Re-Enactments and Muskets and G.A.R. Heritage Memories Kronshage Park Boscobel LW Encampment 1857 Depot - Turn of the Century Railroad and Early rural American Walk through Boscobel Depot Museum Boscobel LW Museum Bach Dancing & Dynamite Music Spring Green LW X X X X Beatle Fest Music Spring Green LW X X X X Bob Fest Music Spring Green LW X X X X Feriole Island Music Festivals Music Prairie du Chien LW Local Night Music Spring Green LW X X X X Polka on the Riverway Music Sauk Prairie LW The Shitty Barn Music Spring Green LW X X X X Music, Arts, Local artists River Arts on Water Lectures Prairie du Sac LW X X X X X X featured Rendezvous Music/Cultural Prairie du Chien LW Sauk Prairie Music Association - Band Boosters Music/Theater Sauk Prairie LW Native Americans, Sauk Prairie Area Explores, Civil Tours, Programs, Historical Society War Prairie du Sac LW X X X X X Exhibits, Parties, Open Saturdays in Sauk City Historic Park Park Sauk City LW X X X-Limited X Summer Shitty Barn Retail Spring Green LW American Players Theater Theater Spring Green LW X X X X Sauk Prairie theater Gild Theater Sauk Prairie LW Theater Musical Rivers Arts Center Acts Prairie du Sac LW X X X X Live shows

River Arts Center Theater/Gallery Sauk Prairie LW Tripp Memorial Museum Various Exhibits Sauk Prairie LW Visiting our Cemetery Tours Ancestors Prairie du Chien LW

Galloway House and Historical Village Society Fond du Lac UF Church, Photographer's shop, dress shop, newspaper print 25 Historical shop, one-room The Village Buildings Fond du Lac UF school Art on the Island Art Fond du Lac UF X X X X X Lakeside Park Langdon Divers Gallery Art Fond du Lac UF X X X X X In Public Museum Marquette County Barn Quilts and EconomicHidden Murals DevelopmentArt Partners,Portage LLC UF www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 41 Prairie Fest Art Fond du Lac UF X X X X X At UW-FDL River Walk Art Gallery` Art Fond du Lac UF X Street Private Windover Center for the Arts Art Fond du Lac UF Paine Art Center & Gardens Art/Gardens Oshkosh UF Portage Center for the Zona Gale's Young Arts Arts Portage UF People's Theater

Book written by Roosevelt Park Maureen Daly Fond du Lac UF Marquette and The Amish Green Lake Communities Cultural Counties UF Historical Walking Tour Downtown area Fond du Lac UF

Miracle Mile Downtown area Fond du Lac UF Cruzin' Portage Car and Truck Show Event Portage UF June National register Octagon House Haunted Site Fond du Lac UF of Historic Places Asylum Point Lighthouse Lighthouse Oshkosh UF Bray Lighthouse Lighthouse Oshkosh UF Kimberly Point Lighthouse Oshkosh UF

Antique carousel, Victorian bandstand, petting zoo, playgrounds, indoor pavilion, marina, yacht club, Lakeside Park Lighthouse Fond du Lac UF no restaurants The Postilion Mansion Fond du Lac UF Bergstrom-Mahler Museum Museum Oshkosh UF Children's Museum Museum Fond du Lac UF X X X X X Public Museum EAA Air Venture Museum Museum Oshkosh UF Military Veterans Museum Museum Oshkosh UF Oshkosh Public Museum Museum Oshkosh UF Oshkosh Public Museum Museum Oshkosh UF Tayco St. Bridge Museum Museum Oshkosh UF Winneconne Historical Society Museum Complex Museum Winneconne UF Concerts at the Every Wed. in Portage Music Portage UF Summer Fond du Lac Symphonic Band Music Fond du lac UF All seasons Grand Opera House Music Oshkosh UF Fond du Lac Theater Original state Fond du Lac UF Mercury outboard Potential Motor Museum Fond du Lac UF Isaac Walton Rendezvous Re-enactments Fond du Lac UF League of America Holy Land around Lake St. Cloud, Mt. Winnebago Religious Fond du Lac UF Calvary, Jonesburg Performing Art Center Theater Fond du Lac UF Omro Historical Museum Museum Omro UF Victoria Living Morgan House Museums Oshkosh UF Gateways i

Marquette County Barn Quilts and Hidden Murals Art Portage UF

Prairie Fest Art Fond du Lac UF X X X X X At UW-FDL

River Walk Art Gallery` Art Fond du Lac UF X Street Private 33 W. 2nd Street

Windover Center for 51 Sheboygan the Arts Art Fond du Lac UF Street

Paine Art Center & Gardens Art/Gardens Oshkosh UF

Portage Center for the Zona Gale's Young Arts Arts Portage UF People's Theater

Book written by Roosevelt Park Maureen Daly Fond du Lac UF

Marquette and The Amish Green Lake Communities Cultural Counties UF

Historical Walking Tour Downtown area Fond du Lac UF

Miracle Mile Downtown area Fond du Lac UF

Cruzin' Portage Car and Truck Show Event Portage UF June

National register Summer and Octagon House Haunted Site Fond du Lac UF of Historic Places Seasonal Events Asylum Point Lighthouse Lighthouse Oshkosh UF

Bray Lighthouse Lighthouse Oshkosh UF

Kimberly Point Lighthouse Oshkosh UF

Antique carousel, Victorian bandstand, petting zoo, playgrounds, indoor pavilion, marina, yacht club, EconomicLakeside Park DevelopmentLighthouse Partners,Fond du LacLLC UF www.edpwi.com no restaurants Appendix Page 42 The Postilion Mansion Fond du Lac UF Bergstrom-Mahler Museum Museum Oshkosh UF

Children's Museum Museum Fond du Lac UF X X X X X Public Museum EAA Air Venture Museum Museum Oshkosh UF

Military Veterans Museum Museum Oshkosh UF Oshkosh Public Museum Museum Oshkosh UF

Oshkosh Public Museum Museum Oshkosh UF Tayco St. Bridge Museum Museum Oshkosh UF

Winneconne Historical Society Museum Complex Museum Winneconne UF

Concerts at the Every Wed. in Portage Music Portage UF Summer

Fond du Lac Symphonic Band Music Fond du lac UF All seasons

Grand Opera House Music Oshkosh UF

Fond du Lac Theater Original state Fond du Lac UF

Mercury outboard Potential Motor Museum Fond du Lac UF

Isaac Walton Rendezvous Re-enactments Fond du Lac UF League of America

Holy Land around Lake St. Cloud, Mt. Winnebago Religious Fond du Lac UF Calvary, Jonesburg

Performing Art Center Theater Fond du Lac UF

Omro Historical Museum Museum Omro UF Victoria Living Morgan House Museums Oshkosh UF

Kimberly Point Lighthouse Oshkosh UF

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FAMILY FUN

Lower Fox (LF), Near What City or Upper Fox (UF), Guided Self ADA Public Rest Other: Other: Intrepretive Solutions FAMILY FUN Describe Event Town Lower Wisc. (LW) Tour Guided Accessibility Access Rooms Parking Please Specify Please Specify Primary Stories Children's Farm at Plamann Park Zoo Appleton LF May - Sept. 1375 E Broadway Hiking, jogging, bird watching, cross-country skiing and Gordon Bubolz Nature nature Preserve observation Appleton LF 4815 N. Lynndale Dr Paper Discovery Center Museum Appleton LF X X X X X Trolley Square Restaurant Appleton LF X X X X Watching Great Lakes Arrival/Depart - Freighters New Concept Green Bay LF Children's Smith Park Playground Ashwabenon LF Bay Beauty Amusement Amusement Green Bay LF Brown City Fair Amusement Green Bay LF Bull Troup Baseball Baseball Green Bay LF Children's Museum Museum Green Bay LF Fox River Trail Riverway Green Bay LF Foxy Lady Boat Trip Green Bay LF Hiking, jogging, bird watching, cross-country skiing and nature Heritage Hill observation Green Bay LF Joanne/Resch Aquatic Park Swimming Green Bay LF Lambeau Field Football Green Bay LF Mountain Bay Trail Trails Green Bay LF 12 miles National RR Museum Museum Green Bay LF New Zoo Zoo Green Bay LF Pamperin Park Dance Hall Green Bay LF Wild Life Sanctuary Wildlife Green Bay LF NEW Zoo Zoo Green Bay LF Summers 5033 Finger Road Special Memories Zoo Zoo Greenville LF May -Sept. W7013 Spring Road Lock site (s) New Concept Lower Fox LF 76 acres wetland, Heckrodt Wetland Waterfront meadows, open Reserve Area Menasha LF X water 1305 Plank Rd Merrimac Ferry Ferry Merrimac LW X X X X Mid-Continent North Freedom/ Railway Museum Museum Baraboo LW X X X X X Performing Arts River Arts Center Arts Prairie du Sac LW X X X X Center

Hands on activities for families (mini archeological dig; Tripp Memorial 5,000 year old Museum Museum Prairie du Sac LW X X X X X bison) Free games for kids, music-polka and rock, pie - Rotates each year eating contest, Dancing, Food, between Prairie du Jean bag toss Polka on the Riverway Kids Activities Sac and Sauk City LW X X X X contest Dr. Evermore's Limited, scattered Sculpture Park Sculpture Sauk City LW X X-limited X hours ~2 mile walk along River walk Riverway Sauk City LW X X X X river First & Third Riverway Concerts in Tuesdays June- the Park Music Sauk City LW X X X X August Black Hawk River Runs, Wisconsin River Outings, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sauk City & Bender's Canoe Tubing Activities Mazomanie LW X X X X Rentals W3190 Country Mulberry Lane Farms Petting Zoo Sherwood-Hilbert LF Seasonal Hwy B Pecks Farmers Market/Petting Zoo Zoo Spring Green LW X X X X X Swing Valley Activity Mini-golf and Park Bathing Spring Green LW X X X X The House on the Rock Attraction Spring Green LW X X X X X Tower Hill State Park Trails Spring Green LW X X X X X

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HERITAGE

Describe Story Activity: Native Lower Fox (LF), Americans, Near What City or Upper Fos (UF), Guided Self ADA Public Rest Other: Other: HERITAGE Geology, etc. Town Lower WI (LW) Tour Guided Accessibility Access Rooms Parking Please Specify Please Specify 19th Century Fort Howard Fort Green Bay LF No longer St. Worert Abby Abby De Pere LF Trout Museum of Art Art Appleton LF Community Range Lights Event Green Bay LF by yacht Club Dam Lock Tender Houses Construction Lake Fox LF Effigy and High Cliff State Park Mounds Appleton LF Irish/German/ Scandinavian Communities Ethnic Influence Appleton LF Ashwaubenon Historic Society Farming, WWII Ashwaubenon LF X X X X X Part time First Packer Packer's first City Stadium Stadium Green Bay LF stadium Lambeau Field Football Green Bay LF Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Football History Green Bay LF Lambeau field French De Pere Chateau Influence De Pere LF X X X X X Grignon Mansion Fur Trade Kaukauna LF Heritage Hill State Historic Park Fur Trade Green Bay LF Neville Museum Fur Trade Green Bay LF Robert Grignon Trading Post Fur Trade Omro LF Robert Grignon Trading Post Fur Trade Winneconne LF Hazelwood Historic Greek Revival Green Bay LF X X X X Seasonal

Allouez Manor Historic De Pere LF 4 historic sights: fur Traders, Fort Howard, Belgian Farmstead, small Open only in Heritage Hill Historic Green Bay LF farmstead summer Mueller Wright House HistoryHistoric of Green Bay LF Haunted Neenah/Menash Doty Island Houses a LF History of Curley Lambeau House Lambeau Family Green Bay LF

Children's Museum Museum Green Bay LF

Hazel Wood Museum Green Bay LF x X X x Civil WarSeasonal and Early Hearth Stone Museum Appleton LF Electrical House

Heritage Hill Museum Green Bay LF X X X X X Seasonal Heritage/Historic Museums Museum Appleton LF 60+ locomotives, National Railroad train rides, 85 foot Museum Museum Green Bay LF observation tower Neville Museum Museum Green Bay LF Neville Museum Museum Green Bay LF Oneida Nation Museum Museum Green Bay LF Paper Discovery Museum Museum Appleton LF

White Pillar Museum Green Bay LF X X X X X Great

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Native Oneida Nation Americans Green Bay LF X X X X X Old Brewery-Shanty Town New in 2013 De Pere LF Old Indian Green Bay Military campsites and Green Bay to Fond Road villages Green Bay LF du Lac Shrine of Lady of Good Help Regious History Champion LF

PACKERS Heritage Trail Sculptures Green Bay LF X X X X

Walk of Legends Tours Sculptures Green Bay LF X All seasons Waterway Lock House Tenders History Appleton LF

Pioneer Historic Log 1880 Historic Village Settlement Reedsburg LW Park Hall 1884 Sauk City LW Several German-Swiss Block & Architectural Sauk City, Honey homes/businesses Stack buildings History Creek, Roxbury LW X X X built in this style Architectural Driving Architecture Tour History Spring Green LW

Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Legacies History Spring Green LW Architecture Taliesin History Spring Green LW Portage and Aldo Leopold Center Conservation Baraboo LW X Education Classes, Seminars Effigy Mounds Grant Cultural Tour LLC landscape Spring Green LW

Sauk City Historic Visit the Village of Preservation Historic Explorers, Sauk City's website Park Settlers, School Sauk City LW X X X X X to learn more Ferry/Bridges/ Railroad Military Engineering Prairie du Chien LW Fur Trade Brisbois Store/House Museum Prairie du Chien LW May-October First home of Fort St. Feriole Island Fur Trading Prairie du Chien LW Crawford Victorian estate of Famous Trotting Villa Louis Fur Trading Prairie du Chien LW Dousman's; First Horses; first Fort Kickapoo Indian Hwy 60; Rhein Caverns Geography Wauzeka LW Hollow Road

Home of Frank Lloyd Wright's Aldebaran Farm Historic Spring Green LW uncle, built in 1861 Rental facility Civil War Historical Re- Re-enactment History Sauk City LW X X X X enactment Hospital Artisan Water Research History Prairie du Chien LW X ? X X X Printed guide and Sauk City Historic available for Walking Tour History Sauk City LW X X X X iPhone & ipad

10 Marble etchings telling highlights Lawler Park History of City Prairie du Chien LW of the city's past Prairie du Sac History of Hydroelectric Dam Electricity Prairie du Sac LW

Helena Shot Tower History of Park Surface Tension Spring Green LW X X ? X Annual Villa Louis Horse Carriage September each Carriage Classic Villa Prairie du Chien LW year Second Fort Crawford 1831; owned by PDC's Fort Crawford Military Prairie du Chien LW X X Historical Society May - October

Military Road Museum Museum Mazomanie LW Sauk County Historical Society Museum Baraboo LW 531 Fourth Ave Native Open Fridays & American Saturdays and all EconomicSauk Prairie AreaDevelopment Explorers, Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com other days/timesAppendix Contact: Page 46 Historical Society Tripp Nature, Art and with advance saukprairielibrary. Museum Culture Prairie du Sac LW X X X X X notice org Nature Spring Green Preserve Preserve Spring Green LW War of 1812 Re-enactment Prairie du Chien LW July each year Green Bay Dioceses Cathedral Regious History Green Bay LW

Native Open Fridays & American Saturdays and all Sauk Prairie Area Explorers, other days/times Contact: Historical Society Tripp Nature, Art and with advance saukprairielibrary. Museum Culture Prairie du Sac LW X X X X X notice org Nature Spring Green Preserve Preserve Spring Green LW War of 1812 Re-enactment Prairie du Chien LW July each year Green Bay Dioceses Cathedral Regious History Green Bay LW Religious Churches and Shrines History Plain LW St. Ann's Chapel, a Religious Shrine History Plain LW Mississippi River 24 life-size bronze Sculpture Park Sculpture Prairie du Chien LW Open year around historical figures

Old Franklin Town Hall Town History Plain LW Features 1910 statue of Father Marquette that points to the river remembering the Cornelius Family Park 1673 voyage of & Tourist Information Marquette and Center Visitor Center Prairie du Chien LW Jolliet Bike/Pedestrian Welcome Center Visitors Portage LW X X X X X X Trails Welcome Curator's Cottage Center Portage LW

Artifacts from Blakely Museum Local Estates Fond du Lac UF X X X X X Prairie Fest Arts Fond du Lac UF X X X X X X

GuidedMilitary Paddle- Fort Winnebago Portage UF X X X X Cemetery Historical Register Voyageurs Fur Trade Portage UF

Pauquette Park Fur Trade Portage UF The Legend of the Cross Fur Trade Princeton UF Wauona Trail Fur Trade UF Surrender of Red Native Americans Fur Trading Portage UF X Bird Pauquette's Ferry Fur Trading Portage UF Portage Canal Gateway Portage UF X Partial Hand dug by Irish Tender house German Holyland Churches Fond du Lac UF X X X X National Amish and Mennonite Mennonite Communities Historic Portage UF Tours and Dinners museum Cemetery - war Fort Winnebago Historic Portage UF Destroyed by Fire veterans Garrison School Historic Portage UF Indian Agency House One of WI earliest 1832 Historic Portage UF houses in Start of Portage Ketchum's Point Historic Portage UF and Redbird Chief Oldest House in Merrill House Historic Portage UF Portage Octagon House Historic Fond du Lac UF X X X X Portage World War II Museum Historic Portage UF Many buildings made of yellow Society Hill Historic Portage UF Portage brick Surgeons Quarters Historic Portage UF Only remaining Zona Gale Home Historic Portage UF Novelist Historic Walking Tour Downtown Fond du Lac UF X Henry Merrill House History Portage UF Historical Downtown History of City Portage UF X X X X X X Historical Register History of the Trail of the Serpent Riverway Portage UF Military Road Military Portage UF X X Raube Farm Military Road Fond du Lac UF X X X Native National Historical Indian Agency House Americans Portage UF X Partial X X X Register John Muir Naturalist Montello UF X X X ? X At Isaac Waltern No Name Rendezvous Pre1940 Fond du Lac UF X X X X X League Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Re-enactmentsAppendix for 25 Historic Page 47 Galloway House Pre-History Fond du Lac UF X X X X X X civil war Buildings Seventeen Roosevelt Park Summer Author Fond du Lac UF Connect WI with Chicago; Became the Rock River Valley Chicago/Northwes Winnebago Ice to Union Railroad Transportation Fond du Lac UF tern Railroad Chicago

John Muir Naturalist Montello UF X X X ? X At Isaac Waltern No Name Rendezvous Pre1940 Fond du Lac UF X X X X X League Re-enactments for 25 Historic Galloway House Pre-History Fond du Lac UF X X X X X X civil war Buildings

Seventeen Roosevelt Park Summer Author Fond du Lac UF Connect WI with Chicago; Became the Rock River Valley Chicago/Northwes Winnebago Ice to Union Railroad Transportation Fond du Lac UF tern Railroad Chicago

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Lower Fox (LF), HUNTING OR Near What City or Upper Fox (UF), Self ADA Public Rest Other: Other: FISHING Describe Event Town Lower WI (LW) Guided Accessibility Access Rooms Parking Please Specify Please Specify De Pere Riverwalk Fishing De Pere LF Brown County Perkofski Boat Launch Fishing De Pere LF Fairgrounds 1500 Fort Howard Ave. Fishing and Bomier Boat Launch Boat Launch De Pere LF 700 Fox River Drive

Fox River Boat launching and Wrightstown Park Fishing Wrightstown LF docking facilities

Allouez Optimist Canoe Launch Fishing Heritage Hill LW Fox Point Launch Fishing Green Bay LW Near Dairy Queen Metro Boat Launch Fishing Green Bay LW Poilier Street Fishing Pier Fishing Green Bay LW Cedar Street; St. Feriole Slough, Marina, Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien Boat Lawler Park Landings Fishing Prairie du Chien LW Campion Landings 40 acre lake which is popular with Lily Lake Park Fishing in Lake Green Bay LW local fishermen Hunting &Fishing Gear, Maps, Gunsmith, Fishing No fishing at this Ace River's Edge Mall Fishing Info Sauk City LW X X X X Tournaments facility Fox River and Located at mouth Great Lakes of Fox River and Metro Boat Launch Fishing Green Bay LW Great Lakes Cedar Valley Preserve Hunting Club Spring Green LW

Lakeside Park West, Lakeside Park Lighthouse Harbor, Lakeside Park, Hwy 45 Wayside Park; Black Wolf, Fisherman's Road, Columbia Park, Velvet Beach, Fond du Lac Boat Brothertown Launches Fishing Fond du Lac UF Harbor

Lake Fifteen Creek; Byron, Creek, Feldner's Creek, Parsons Creek, Sheboygan River, Fond du Lac Trout Silver Creek, East Streams Fishing Fond du Lac UF to Parsons Creek Lake Winnebago Fishing Fond du Lac UF Landings in Portage Fishing Portage UF Wisconsin River Fishing Guides Fishing Guides Portage UF Fishing

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Auburn Lake, Bernice Lake, Buttermilk Lake, Butzke Lake, Cambellsport Millpond, Cedar Lake, Crooked Lake, Fairwater Pond, Forest Lake, Kettle Moraine Lake, Lake Winnebago, Long Lake, Mallard Hole Lake, Mauthe lake, Mischos Poand, Raspberry lake, Ripon Pond, Rush Lake,Sprice lake, Fond du Lac Fishing, water Tittle Lake, Wolf Waterways sports Fond du Lac UF Lake On Fox River near the Hunting and Finest deer, duck Mecan River Fishing Princeton UF and goose hunting Fishing Tournaments Fishing Lake Winnebago UF/LF Sturgeon Spearing Fishing Lake Winnebago UF/LF

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LAND USERS

What Activity Lower Fox (LF), LAND-BASED (Hiking, Biking, Near What City or Upper Fox (UF), Guided Self ADA Public Rest Other: Other: ACTIVITIES etc.) Town Lower WI (LW) Tour Guided Accessibility Access Rooms Parking Please Specify Please Specify Barkhauser Biking Green Bay LF East River Trail Biking Green Bay LF Mountain Bay Trail Biking Green Bay LF Wild Life Sanctuary Biking Green Bay LF Biking, Walking, Jogging, Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Apple Creek etc. Appleton LF Biking, Walking, Jogging, Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Fishing Platforms etc. Appleton LF Biking, Walking, Jogging, Skiing, Fox Valley Technical Snow Shoeing, Trails etc. Appleton LF Biking, Walking, Jogging, Skiing, Light 1600 Bridge Snow Shoeing, Center Pavilion etc. Appleton LF Biking, Walking, Jogging, Skiing, Little Lake Butte des Snow Shoeing, Mort etc. Appleton LF Biking, Walking, Jogging, Skiing, Outagamie County Snow Shoeing, Trails etc. Appleton LF Biking, Walking, Jogging, Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Trail Highway 10 etc. Appleton LF Connect Green Bay, Allouez, Belleview to East River Trail Biking/Hiking Green Bay LF Ledgeview 5 miles Fox Tower Bridge/Leo Frigo Bridge Biking/Hiking Green Bay LF 1,600 acres of wooded trails and observation tower ; Reforestation Camp Biking/Hiking Green Bay LF County Park has zoo Voyager Park Biking/Hiking Green Bay LF Brown County Fairgrounds Camping Green Bay LF

Indian Effigy Mounds, A Post Civil War brickyard 71 campground and Niagara sites; 59 with Calumet County Park Camping Stockbridge LF Escarpment electricity, etc. Green Bay Military Caves, Biking, Road Hiking Green bay LF Geo Cashing Concept Green Bay LF 1000 Islands Cross-country Environmental Center Skiing Kaukauna LF Brown County Golf Cross-country Club Skiing Oneida LF

920 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands where prehistoric Indian Barkhausen tribes once hunted, Waterfowl Preserve Hiking Green Bay LF County Park fished and camped Lily Lake Park Hiking Green Bay LF County Park 40 acre lake

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Niagara Escarpment Hiking Green Bay LF Fox River State Recreational Trail Hiking Green Bay LF County Park 20 miles Brown County Park & Hiking and Pet Exercise Area picnicking Green Bay LF County Park Hiking, Snow- shoeing, Cross Gordon Bubolz Nature Country Skiing Appleton LF X X X X 8.5 miles of trails 1000 Island Environment Hiking, Walking Kaukauna LF X X X X X 7.2 miles of trails Connects Rib Mt. (Wausau) to Mountain Bay State Howard near Recreational Trail Hiking/Biking Green Bay LF Green Bay Hiking/Biking / In- line skating, 14 miles in cedar Fox River Trail Fitness Green Bay LF trees Lost Dauphin State Park Hiking/Picnicking De Pere LF

St. Francis Park Hiking/Picnicking Green Bay LF County Park By Fox River Trail Bay Beach Wildlife Hiking/Snowshoe Sanctuary ing Green Bay LF Lake Michigan Sunrise Hwy 42 at Sunrise Drive Drive Algoma LF Kimberly Point - 1945 Fish from Neenah Light House Light House Neenah LF lighthouse deck Pierhead Lighthouse/Crescent Beach Lighthouse Algoma LF Lock tender Houses, Viewing Sturgeon Katherine Harper River spawning, on Walk River De Pere LF Wooded Cecil Depeau Bay Niagara campground April- Shore Park Escarpment Green Bay LF County Park October Niagara Escarpment Inspection of Wequiock Falls Rock formation Green Bay LF County Park Sunset Park on Fox River Kimberly LF Recreational Trail Riverside Park System Kewaunee LF 10 miles of single Recreational Trail track mountain Winter Park System Kewaunee LF biking trails Apparition site of Shine of our Lady of the Blessed Virgin Good Help Religious Trail Champion LF Mary City Deck River Walk Green Bay LF Marine Street River Walk Allouez LF Neenah Skate Park Skating Neenah LF Heckrodt Wetland Skiing and Reserve Snowshoe Menasha LF Cavanaugh's Carriages Sleigh rides Neenah LF Greenleaf Sleigh rides Greenleaf LF Long Tail Point Swimming Suamico County LF National Railroad Over 70 pieces of Museum Train Excursion Green Bay LF vintage trains Rapids Croche Dam Viewing Outagamie County LF Menasha, De Pere, Little Rapids, Appleton 1,2,3,4,, Experience the Locks Walking Cedars LF Gardens of Fox Cities Walking Appleton LF X X X X X 10 acres Arboretum 31 miles of crushed limestone and paved trails , spans Fox Cities Trestle Little lake butte Bridge Walking, Biking Neenah LF X X X des Morts Walking, Biking CB Road Trail Jogging Menasha LF X X X Walking, Biking, CE Road Trail Jogging Appleton Kimberly LF X X X

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Walking, Biking, Highway 10 Trail Jogging Menasha LF X X X Heckrodt Wetland Walking, Hiking Appleton LF X X X X 76 acres Waterfall, limestone cliffs 74-acre geological Fonferek's Glen Hiking Green Bay LF County Park gem Watching Great Green Bay Channel Lakes Freightres Green Bay LF Doty Cabin Yellowstone Trail Neenah LF Harp Gallery Yellowstone Trail Appleton LF Vande Walle's Candies Yellowstone Trail Appleton LF

22 miles of crushed 400 State Trail Biking Baraboo LW limestone trail Spring Green, Hyde Blacksmith Far Look Loop Biking Ridgeway LW X X Shop 24 miles Frank Lloyd Wright Bike Trail Biking Spring Green LW Scenic country Highway 60 Biking Sauk Prairie LW X X X road for biking Highland, Avoca, Morrey Creek Loop Biking Muscoda LW X X 38 miles 22.3 miles Begins at Prairie du Chien Loop Biking Prairie du Chien LW St. Feriole Island River Loop Biking Boscobel LW X X 18 miles Dodgeville, Spring State Park Loop Biking Green LW X X 27 miles Taliesin Loop Biking Spring Green LW X X 32 miles Bagley, Grant County Park, Wyalusing State Wyalusing Loop Biking Park LW X X 51 miles Eagle Watching Days Bird Watching Sauk City LW VFW Park Campgrounds Sauk City LW Big River Campground Camping Prairie du Chien LW Duck Creek Campgrounds Camping Pardeeville LW Indian Trails Camping Pardeeville LW Merry Mac's Campground Camping Merrimac LW X X X X X Pride of America Camping Pardeeville LW Smokey Hollow Campground Camping Lodi LW X X X X x Sports Unlimited Camping Prairie du Chien LW Wyalusing State Park Camping Prairie du Chien LW Yogi Bear's Yellowstone Camping Prairie du Chien LW Wisconsin Riverside Resort Camping Spring Green LW Military Ridge State Cross-country Trail Skiing Blue Mounds LW Hwy 60 Scenic Byway Driving Lake Wisconsin River LW Hwy 60 from Sauk Sauk Prairie to Prairie to prairie Lower Wisconsin River Fall Driving Prairie du Chien LW du Chien Avoca Prairie Hiking Avoca LW Parking spotty in X - Near Lodi; more Devils X-some plentiful in Ice Age Trail Hiking Lodi, Baraboo LW X Lake locations X Baraboo Natural Bridge State Park Hiking Sauk City LW X X X X Shot Tower and Melting House where much of the lead shot used in the Civil War was Tower Hill State Park Hiking Spring Green LW manufactured Sauk Prairie Future project in Old Badger Recreation Area Hiking & Biking Prairie du Sac LW X X X X X the works Ammunition Plant 125 acre park include 30 acre Fountain lake with boat access, picnic John Muir County Park Hiking Trails Marquette County LW X grounds, hiking Does not connect Riverwalk Hiking, Biking Sauk City LW X X X X Only ~2 miles yet Hiking, Cross- Some parts of park Devil's Lake State Park country Skiing Baraboo LW X X X X X ADA, not trails showers, electric hook-up or Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com primitiveAppendix Page 53 Wisconsin River Only Riverbank campsites and a Muscoda Campgrounds Muscoda LW X X X dump station

Hiking, Cross- Some parts of park Devil's Lake State Park country Skiing Baraboo LW X X X X X ADA, not trails showers, electric hook-up or primitive Wisconsin River Only Riverbank campsites and a Muscoda Campgrounds Muscoda LW X X X dump station Inhabited by Natural Bridge State humans over Park Sandstone Arch Sauk City LW 11,000 years ago Open Spring-Fall Skiing and Devil's Head Resort Snowboarding Merrimac LW X X X X X X Mirror Lake Snow Shoeing Wisconsin Dells LW White Mound County Park Snow Shoeing Spring Green LW Spring Green Spring Green Preserve Desert Spring Green LW X X

Villa Lorettoa 200 animals Mt. Calvary UF 4 waterfalls cascading down Montello Granite park granite Waterfalls outcroppings Montello UF 400 acres, lots of Lakeside Park Attractions Fond du Lac UF attractions CE Trail, the Fox cities Trestle/Friendship Trail and the Wiouwaash Trail Bike Trails Fox Cities UF Bike/ Eisenbahn State Park Recreational Trail Trails Fond du Lac UF Bike/ Recreational Kiekhaefer Park Trails Fond du Lac UF Bike/ Mascoutin Valley Recreational State Park Trail Trails Fond du Lac UF Bike/ Recreational Northwestern Trail Trails Fond du Lac UF Bike/ Recreational Peebles Trail Trails Fond du Lac UF Bike/ Recreational Prairie Trail Trails Fond du Lac UF Bike/ Wild Goose State Park Recreational Trail Trails Fond du Lac UF Calumet County Park Non-Motorized Bike Trails Biking Lake Winnebago UF Five miles of trails Mountain Biking Biking Portage UF Campgrounds, Lang's Landing Boat Rentals Winneconne UF Waupun County Park Camping Fond du Lac UF Buffalo Lake Camping Resort Camping Montello UF Circle R Campground Camping Oshkosh UF Columbia Park Camping Fond du Lac UF Crooked River Campgrounds Camping Montello UF Fairgrounds Park Camping Fond du Lac UF Hickory Oaks Campground Camping Oshkosh UF High Cliff State Park Camping Sherwood UF Kalbus' Country Harbor Camping Oshkosh UF KB Cove Camping Van Dyne UF Kilby Lake Campgrounds Camping Montello UF Lake Arrowhead Campgrounds Camping Montello UF Ox Creek Resort Camping Montello UF Sky High Camping Resort Camping Portage UF Sunnyview Campground Camping Oshkosh UF The Willows Resort Camping Van dyne UF Wilderness Campgrounds Camping Montello UF EconomicWolf River House Development Cottages and Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 54 Resorts boat Rentals Winneconne UF Cross-country High Cliff State Park Skiing Sherwood UF Cross-country Mecan River Outfitters Skiing Princeton UF Oshkosh, Road Trip Around Lake Neenah/Menasha Winnebago Driving and Calumet UF Edge of Niagara Kiekhaefer Park Escarpment Fond du lac UF

Wilderness Campgrounds Camping Montello UF Wolf River House Cottages and Resorts boat Rentals Winneconne UF Cross-country High Cliff State Park Skiing Sherwood UF Cross-country Mecan River Outfitters Skiing Princeton UF Oshkosh, Road Trip Around Lake Neenah/Menasha Winnebago Driving and Calumet UF Edge of Niagara Kiekhaefer Park Escarpment Fond du lac UF Hazel & Merritt Menominee Park Ave Oshkosh UF Ice Age Trail Hiking Portage UF X X X x McKensey Nature Center Hiking Portage UF Eden, Ashford, Eisenbahn State Trail Hiking/Biking Auburn UF 12.2 miles Hobbs Woods Hiking/Biking Fond du Lac UF Northeast Shore of Lake Winneconne Park Hiking/Biking Winneconne UF Lake Mascoutin Valley State Park Trail Hiking/Biking Fond du Lac UF 9.7 miles Northwestern Trail Hiking/Biking Ripon UF 2.8 miles Fond du Lac, Empire and Taycheedah Prairie Trail Hiking/Biking townships UF 7 miles Fond du Lac to Waupun along Wild Goose State Trail Hiking/Biking Fond du Lac UF 34 miles Horicon Marsh Portage Area Trails & Heritage System Historic Walks Portage UF X X Partial X X X

Kayaks, canoeing, Lakeside Park aqua-bikes Fond du Lac UF Calumet County Park Harbor Launching site Lake Winnebago UF Lakeside Park Working Lighthouse & Lighthouse from Observation Park Light House Fond du Lac UF 1933 Rockwell Light House Light House Oshkosh UF Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Local glacial Visitor Center landforms Campbellsport UF City hotel Lodging Oshkosh UF Red Arrow Park Skateboarding Oshkosh UF Skiing and Lasley Point Snowshoe Oshkosh UF Skiing and Menomonie park Snowshoe Oshkosh UF Waukau Creek Nature Skiing and Preserve Snowshoe Oshkosh UF Winnebago County Skiing and Park Snowshoe Oshkosh UF Skiing and Wiowash Trail Snowshoe Oshkosh UF Skiing Snowboarding Cascade Mountain and Tubing Portage UF X X X Handicapped skiing Mecan river Outfitters & Lodge Sleigh rides Princeton UF See the Holy land View of Lake and Niagara Columbia Park Tower Winnebago Fond du Lac UF Escarpment Walking, Hiking, High Cliff State Park and Jogging Sherwood UF X X X X 15 miles of trails Menasha to Fox WI Heritage Water Kimberly; Trails Waterway Trails Fox Cities UF Appleton Locks Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum Wildlife/trails Fond du Lac UF Lake Winnebago Wind surfing Fond du Lac UF Roosevelt Park Wind surfing Fond du Lac UF Victorian gothic Amherst B&B Yellowstone Trail Amherst/Portage UF 1887 Outagamie Museum/Houdini Historical Center Hearthstone Historic and the Grignon House Museum Yellowstone Trail Fox Cities UF Mansion Heritage Park Yellowstone Trail Plover UF Authentic cabin EconomicHistoric Galloway Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 55 House & Village Yellowstone Trail Fond du Lac UF Lakeside Park Yellowstone Trail Fond du Lac UF Lookout Lighthouse

Last battle between French and Indians on near by hill killing nearly every Means Hills of he Dead Yellowstone Trail Butte Des Morts UF participant. Opera House Yellowstone Trail Oshkosh UF 1800's Oshkosh Public Homes of he Museum and Paine Art Oshkosh Lumber Center Yellowstone Trail Oshkosh UF Patrons Trail Bridge Yellowstone Trail Oshkosh UF Chief Oshkosh Fort Howard - Green Bay with Fort Military Ridge State Crawford in Trail Biking Prairie du Chien UF/LW 40 Miles Camping Camping All Over

Heritage Park Yellowstone Trail Plover UF Authentic cabin Historic Galloway House & Village Yellowstone Trail Fond du Lac UF Lakeside Park Yellowstone Trail Fond du Lac UF Lookout Lighthouse

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SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS Lower Fox (LF), THAT ATTRACT Near What City or Upper Fox (UP), Self ADA Public Rest Other: Other: TOURISTS Describe Event Town Lower WI (LW) Guided Accessibility Access Rooms Parking Please Specify Please Specify Phone #s Friday Night prior License to Cruise Antique Cars Appleton LF X X X X X to Oktoberfest Bergstrom-Mahler Museum Arts Fest Arts, Craft Appleton LF X X X X X 38th Annual Fest Downtown Green Artstreet August Green Bay LF X X bay www.artseventsinc.com 435-5220 Brown County Fairground-De Brown County Fair August De Pere LF X X Pere www.browncountyfair.com 336-7292 Reds, Whites and Captain's Walk Barbecue August Green Bay LF X X Winery www.captainswalkwinery.com 431-9255 Taste on Broadway Broadway District presented by Citizens in Downtown Bank August Green Bay LF X X Green Bay. www.onbroadway.org 437-2531 Allouez Catholic If Tombstones Could Talk August & Sept Green Bay LF X X Cemetery www.browncohistoricalsoc.org 437-1840 150,00 attend one Oktoberfest Beer/Food Fest Appleton LF X X X X X day each year Christmas at the St Francis Xavier Cathedral December Green Bay LF X X Cathedral www.greenbaysymphony.org 494-3401 Hazelwood Historic Christmas Tea Party December Green Bay LF X X House www.browncohistoricalsoc.org 437-1840 Holiday-Fest at the NEW Northeastern Zoo December Green Bay LF X X Wisconsin Zoo www.newzoo.org 434-7841 Victorian Christmas at Hazelwood Historic Hazelwood December Green Bay LF X X House www.browncohistoricalsoc.org 437-1849 Green Bay Packers Fall/Winter Green Bay LF X X X X Bay Beach Wildlife Frosty Family Fun Night February Green Bay LF X X Sanctuary www.baybeachwildlife.com 391-3677 Bay Beach Wildlife Ice Fishing Workshop February Green Bay LF X X Sanctuary www.baybeachwildlife.com 391-3678 Public Cross-Country Bay Beach Wildlife Skiing February Green Bay LF X X Sanctuary www.baybeachwildlife.com 391-3671 Public Cross-Country Ski Bay Beach Wildlife Night January Green Bay LF X X Sanctuary www.baybeachwildlife.com 391-3671 Bay Beach Wildlife Public Snowshoe Hike January Green Bay LF X X Sanctuary www.baybeachwildlife.com 391-3671 Broadway District. Winterfest on Broadway January Green Bay LF X X 211 N. Broadwasy www.onbroadway.org 437-2531 Festival Foods Fire Over Downtown Green the Fox July Green Bay LF X X Bay www.fireoverthefox.com 437-5972 Heritage Hill State Hops on the Hill July Green Bay LF X X Historical Park www.heritagehillgb.org 448-5150 Heritage Hill State Laura Ingalls Wilder Day July Green Bay LF X X Park www.heritagehillgb.org 448 -5150 Live on Main July Green Bay LF X X Whitney Park www.downtowngreenbay.com 437-5972 Downtown Green Savour Green Bay July Green Bay LF X X Bay www.artseventsinc.com 920 435-5220 www.snc.edu/communications/ Knights on the Fox July-Aug. De Pere LF X X St. Norbert College events/knightsonthefox.html 403-4011 Leicht Memorial Leicht at Nite July-Aug. Green Bay LF X X Park www.pmiwi.com 494-3401

De Pere Farmer's Market July-Oct De Pere LF X East De Pere www.deperechamber.org 338-0000 Oneida Nation Cultural Festival June Oneida LF X X NationalMuseum Railroad www.oneidanation.org/museum 869-2768 Day Out With Thomas June Green Bay LF X X Museum www.nationalrrmuseum.org 437-7623 Hazelwood Historic www.browncountyhistoricalsoc. Haviland & Blooms June Green Bay LF X X House org 437-1840

Oneida Family Carnival June Oneida LF X X Norbert Hill Center www.oneidanation.org 496-5024 Oneida One Stop- Oneida Farmers Market June Oneida LF X X Hwy. 54 www.oneidanation.org/ocifs 920-496-7423

Oneida Pow Wow June Oneida LF X X Norbert Hill Center www.oneidanation.org 496-7897 Butterflies & Friends on Downtown Green Parade June-August Green Bay LF X Bay www.einsteinproject.org 884-8800 Dine on the Deck June-August Green Bay LF X X City Deck www.downtowngreenbay.com 437-5972 Fridays on the Fox June-August Green Bay LF X X City Deck www.downtowngreenbay.com 437-5972 Heritage Hill State Music on the Green June-August De Pere LF X X Park www.heritagehillgb.org 448-5150 Summer in the Park Jackson Square Concert June-August Green Bay LF X X Park www.downtowngreenbay.com 437-5972 Farmers' Market on Broadway June-October Green Bay LF X X Broadway District www.onbroadway.org 437-2531 Green Bay Farmers' Downtown Green Market June-October Green Bay LF X X Bay www.ci.green-bay.wi.us 448-3030

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Farmers' Market on Broadway June-October Green Bay LF X X Broadway District www.onbroadway.org 437-2531 Green Bay Farmers' Downtown Green Market June-October Green Bay LF X X Bay www.ci.green-bay.wi.us 448-3030 St. Patty's Day in Downtown Green Downtown Green Bay March Green Bay LF X Bay www.downtowngreenbay.com 920-437-5972 Barkhausen Waterfowl Build a Bluebird House May Green Bay LF X X Preserve Voyageur Park-De Celebrate De Pere May De Pere LF X X Pere www.celebratedepere.com 336-7980 Veterans Memorial Park at the Neville Eco-Block Party May Green Bay LF X Museum www.earthweekgb.com 437-0476 Hazelwood Historic If This House Could Talk May Green Bay LF X X House www.browncohistoricalsoc.org 437-1840 Bay Beach Wildlife Springs Wings May Green Bay LF X X Sanctuary www.baybeachwildlife.com 920 391-3671 Green Parade May Green Bay LF X Broadway District www.earthweekgb.com 437-0476 May & Bay Beach Wildlife Morning Bird Walk September Green Bay LF X X Sanctuary www.baybeachwildlife.com 391-3671 Heid Music Concert Music Appleton LF X X X X X Houdini Plaza Paper Fest Music/Food Kimberly LF X X X X X Various Art Gallery Night November Green Bay LF X X Galleries www.downtowngreenbay.com 437-5872 Green Bay Holiday Downtown Green Parade November Green Bay LF X X Bay www.downtowngreenbay.com 437-5972 Lighting Ceremony On Broadway November Green Bay LF X X Old Fort Square www.onbroadway.org 437-2531 Peace Tree Lighting Brown County Ceremony November Green Bay LF X X Courthouse www.downtowngreenbay.com 437-5972 Halloween at Heritage Heritage Hill State Hill October Green Bay LF X X Historical Park www.heritagehillgb.org 448 5150 7th Annual Walk for Bay Beach Wildlife Wildlife September Green Bay LF X X Sanctuary www.baybeachwildlife.com 391-3671 On Broadway Art-Craftic On Broadway September Green Bay LF X X District www.onbroadway.org 435-2787 Heritage Hill Heritage Heritage Hill State Festival September Green Bay LF X X Historical Park www.heritagehillgb.org 448-5150 History of the Heritage Hill State Automobile September Green Bay LF X X Park www.heritagehillgb.org 435-2244 Oneida Apple Orchard and Oneida Big Apple Fest September Oneida LF X X Cultural Heritage www.oneidanation.org/ocifs 496-5389 Hazelwood Historic Preserving the Harvest September Green Bay LF X X House www.browncohistoricalsoc.org 437-1849 St. Norbert Family Fall Fest September De Pere LF X X St. Norbert College Sturgeon Spearing Spring Lake Winnebago LF De Pere City Band Concerts Summer De Pere LF X X Voyageur Park 339-4066 Antique Cars Appleton LF Avenue Art & Company Appleton LF Indoors Farmers Market Appleton LF Music in the Park Appleton LF Tall Ships Festival Green Bay LF X X

A Vintage Wollersheim Winery Christmas Prairie du Sac LW X X X X Fall Art Tour Arts, Craft Spring Green LW Ice Wine Wollersheim Winery Release Prairie du Sac LW X X X X Parade, music, beer tent, cow chip WI State Cow Chip Throw In Marion Park Prairie du Sac LW X X X X Street throw Canoecopia March Madison LW X X X X Baraboo/North Mid-Continent Railway Pumpkin Fest Freedom LW ? X X X Ruby Nouvea Wollersheim Winery Tasting Prairie du Sac LW X X X X Baraboo/North Mid-Continent Railway Santa Express Freedom LW ? X X X Baraboo/North Mid-Continent Railway Snow Train Freedom LW ? X X X Free tournament for youth to get River's Edge Mall Wilderness Fish Sauk City LW X X X X involved Taste of Spring Green Spring Green LW 4 Pete Sake Spring Green LW 4th of July Lone Rock LW High School and Bald Eagle Watching Days Sauk Prairie LW X X General Locations Beatle Fest Spring Green LW Birthday Town Spring Green LW Bob Fest Spring Green LW Civil War Re-enactment Boscobel LW Historic Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Preservation Park Appendix Page 58 Civil War Re-enactment Sauk City LW X X X X in August Driftless Film Fest Spring Green LW VFW park - Fireworks on the Fire on the River Prairie du Sac LW X X X X River

Holiday Light Parade & Parade, a choir, Tree Lighting Sauk Prairie LW X X X Street dancers , fireworks Morel Festival Muscoda LW Prairie du Sac & Polka bands, food, Polka on the Riverway Sauk City LW X X X Street dance floor Riverway Concerts in the Meyer Oak Grove Park Sauk City LW X X X X Park

SP Harley Davidson MDA Harley ride to raise Freedom Ride Sauk City LW Bike (ADA) X X funds for MDA Spring Green Art Fair Spring Green LW Spring Green Car Show Spring Green LW Spring Green Country Christmas Spring Green LW

Historic Preservation Park Civil War Re-enactment Sauk City LW X X X X in August Driftless Film Fest Spring Green LW VFW park - Fireworks on the Fire on the River Prairie du Sac LW X X X X River

Experimental Aircraft - EAA Air Show Oshkosh UF X X X X X Nationwide With From the Land Crafts and Skills Portage UF Demonstrations Princeton Flea Market Flea Market Princeton UF Every Saturday Celebration of Mercury National Walleye Fishing Tournaments July Fond du Lac UF

Marquette Montello/Endeavor Heritage Quilt Barn Quilts and Murals County /Princeton UF Designs Country Fest Music Oshkosh UF X X X X X Leach Amphitheater Waterfront Oshkosh UF Antiques Princeton UF A weekend long festival with fish boil, music, street dance, fly over the city in a helicopter, Montello FishNFunFest Montello UF etc. Plain 3-Day Plain

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WATER USERS

Waterway (Fox, WATER-BASED Wisconsin, Lower Fox (LF), Guided Self ACTIVITIES Winnebago, Upper Fox (UF), Tour Guided ADA Public Rest Other: Other: etc.) Nearest City/Town Lower Wisc. (LW) Available Tour Accessible Access Rooms Parking Please Specify Please Specify 1000 Islands Environmental Fox Kaukauna LF X X Paddling-Kayaking Ashwaubenon May Park Fox river Ashwaubenon LF Lake N10340 Calumet Harbor Columbia Park Winnebago Calumet LF 19 acre park Rd Boat Launches Fox River Green Bay LF Fox River- Canoe Fox River Green Bay LF Foxy Lady Fox River Green Bay LF 200 Main St. Marina Fox River Green Bay LF Water Tour Boats Fox River Green Bay LF Waterboard Warriors Fox River Green Bay LF Located at mouth Fox River and of Fox River and Metro Boat Launch Great Lakes Green Bay LF Great Lakes Lake Winnebago Sailing Lake Charters Winnebago Green Bay LF Dock Slip Lock through locks Green Bay LF Boat Launch/Access to Sunset Park Fox Kimberly LF X X X Locks Lake Lighthouse Tour Winnebago Lake Winnebago LF Boat Launch/Sailing High Cliff State Park Winnebago Sherwood LF X X Harbor

Boat launching and Wrightstown Park Fox River Wrightstown LF docking facilities Canoe/Kayak Tours Concept Entire System All Cities LW Wisconsin River Outings - Paddling Rental Wisconsin River Boscobel LW 715 Wisconsin Ave Bender's Canoe Rental Wisconsin River Mazomanie LW X X X X Canoe Rental

Mazomanie Beach Swimming Wisconsin River Mazomanie LW Clothing Optional

Merrill to Prairie du Chien - nation's Lower Wisconsin River- Merrill to Prairie du hardest working Canoe Canoe Chien LW river 92 miles Car & Pedestrian Ferry Ride on Merrimac Ferry Lake Wisconsin Merrimac LW X X X Historic Ferry Operates Merrimac Ferry Wisconsin River Merrimac LW Seasonally State Road 113 Only Free Ferry in Merrimac Ferry Wisconsin River Merrimac LW WI Although off riverway, Merrimac-South Merrimac has south Devil's Lake State Park Mirror Lake Entrance LW X X X X X entrance

Honkers - Paddling Rental Wisconsin River Muscoda LW 34055 State Hwy 80 River View Hills Canoe Rental Wisconsin River Muscoda LW 24678 State Hwy 60 Wisconsin River Canoe Race Wisconsin River Muscoda LW July from 21-8 miles Poynette and Canoeing/Kayaking T&G Canoeing Adventures Wisconsin River Pardeeville LW X X X and Camping Mississippi Explorer Cruises Mississippi Prairie du Chien LW Mississippi 1.5 hour Mississippi Explorer Cruises River Prairie du Chien LW sightseeing 220 N Water St

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Cedar Street; St. Feriole Slough, Marina, Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien Boat Lawler Park Landings Mississippi River Prairie du Chien LW Campion Landings Captains Cove Canoeing and Kayaks Wisconsin River Prairie du Chien LW Eagle Eye River Guide LLC Wisconsin River Prairie du Chien LW Mississippi/ Wisconsin Cabela's Outdoor Gear Rivers Prairie du Chien LW 40,000 sq. ft. retail Captains Cove Canoe & Kayak Rental Wisconsin River Prairie du Chien LW 13389 Hwy 18 Baraboo the longest river in the national to be restored to its presettlement Baraboo River-Canoe Baraboo River Sauk City LW condition Bender's Bluffview Canoe Rental Wisconsin River Sauk City LW E10032 Huerth Rd Black Hawk Canoe Rental Wisconsin River Sauk City LW X X X X Canoe Rental

Sauk Prairie Canoe Rental Wisconsin River Sauk City LW 500 Water Street Canoe, Kayak, Tubes - Overnight Wisconsin River Outings Wisconsin River Sauk City LW X X X X Camping

Blackhawk River Runs Wisconsin River Sauk City LW 10032 County Road Y

Wisconsin River Outings Wisconsin River Sauk City LW 7554 US Hwy 12

Traders - Canoe Rental Wisconsin River Spring Green LW

Wisconsin Canoe Co.- Canoe Wisconsin River Spring Green LW Wisconsin Riverside Resort Paddling Rental Wisconsin River Spring Green LW S13220 Shifflet Rd Lake Fifteen Creek; Byron, Creek, Feldner's Creek, Parsons Creek, Sheboygan river, silver Creek, East Fond du Lac Tribl. To Parsons Fishing Trout Streams Fond du Lac UF Creek Auburn Lake, Bernice Lake, Buttermilk Lake, Butzke Lake, Cambellsport Millpond, Cedar Lake, Crooked Lake, Fairwater Pond, Forest Lake, Kettle Moraine Lake, Lake Winnebago, Long Lake, Mallard Hole Lake, Mauthe Lake, Mischos Pond, Raspberry lake, Ripon Pond, Rush Lake, Sprice lake, Fond du Lac Tittle Lake, Wolf Fishing Waterways Fond du Lac UF Lake Lakeside Park West, Lakeside Park Lighthouse Harbor, Lakeside Park, Hwy 45 Wayside Park; Black Wolf, Fisherman's Road, Columbia Park, Velvet Beach, Lake Brothertown Fishing Winnebago Fond du Lac UF Harbor Lake Highway 45 Wayside Winnebago Fond du Lac UF Lake Lakeside Spirit Winnebago Fond du Lac UF 171 S Pioneer Road Lake Fishing Winnebago Fond du Lac UF Sail Boat Races Lake Winnebago Fox Cities UF Fox River- Germania Marsh; Lower Neenah Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com River below Appendix Page 61 Oxford; Grand Boating on the River Marsh; Boating and Canoeing Wisconsin River Marquette County UF Montello River EAA Water Plane Show Oshkosh Oshkosh UF Fox/Wisconsin Fishing from the Landing Rivers Portage UF Fox/Wisconsin Heritage Paddles Rivers Portage UF Paddling On Fox-Wisconsin Fox/Wisconsin Rivers Rivers Portage UF Voyageurs Fox/Wisconsin Portage Canel Rivers Portage UF Fox/Wisconsin T&G Canoeing Adventures Rivers Portage UF Fox/Wisconsin Wauwauona Trail Rivers Portage UF On Fox River near the Mecan Daytrip canoes/kayaks River Princeton UF Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge - Paddling Wisconsin River Princeton UF Apr- Oct. W720 State Road 23 Fin 'N Feather Showboats Winneconne Winneconne UF 2 hour ride 22 W. Main St.

Escapade lake Cruises Wisconsin River Green Lake UF 60' Catamaran 643 Illinois Ave

Heritage Paddles Entire System All Cities Water Taxi Entire System All Cities

Lakeside Park West, Lakeside Park Lighthouse Harbor, Lakeside Park, Hwy 45 Wayside Park; Black Wolf, Fisherman's Road, Columbia Park, Velvet Beach, Lake Brothertown Fishing Winnebago Fond du Lac UF Harbor Lake Highway 45 Wayside Winnebago Fond du Lac UF Lake Lakeside Spirit Winnebago Fond du Lac UF 171 S Pioneer Road Lake Fishing Winnebago Fond du Lac UF Sail Boat Races Lake Winnebago Fox Cities UF Fox River- Germania Marsh; Lower Neenah River below Oxford; Grand Boating on the River Marsh; Boating and Canoeing Wisconsin River Marquette County UF Montello River EAA Water Plane Show Oshkosh Oshkosh UF Fox/Wisconsin Fishing from the Landing Rivers Portage UF Fox/Wisconsin Heritage Paddles Rivers Portage UF Paddling On Fox-Wisconsin Fox/Wisconsin Rivers Rivers Portage UF Voyageurs Fox/Wisconsin Portage Canel Rivers Portage UF Fox/Wisconsin T&G Canoeing Adventures Rivers Portage UF Fox/Wisconsin Wauwauona Trail Rivers Portage UF

On Fox River near the Mecan Daytrip canoes/kayaks River Princeton UF

Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge - Paddling Wisconsin River Princeton UF Apr- Oct. W720 State Road 23

Fin 'N Feather Showboats Winneconne Winneconne UF 2 hour ride 22 W. Main St.

Escapade lake Cruises Wisconsin River Green Lake UF 60' Catamaran 643 Illinois Ave

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Water Taxi Entire System All Cities Water Trail Entire System All Cities

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APPENDIX H: EDP’S FWHP ITINERARIES

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ITINERARIES – WHAT FWHP VISITORS CAN DO

BIRDING ALONG THE FWHP (This would be better served as one of the Heritage Itineraries)

The Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway is home to a vast number of bird species, both native and migratory. Wisconsin is the third leading bird state in the United States, just behind Minnesota and Michigan. The state has 400 species in 46 families, 36 of the 246 species are endemic to North American and are represented in Wisconsin There are numerous sites and facilities where you can view and learn about birds and makes FWHP especially noted for one of the nation's most significant migratory bird routes. There are numerous wildlife preserves, parks, reserves, sanctuaries and arboreta that provide important bird habitat and make great bird watching locations.

Birders of all experience levels and interests will find that there are places throughout the FWHP that provide excellent bird watching opportunities. Starting from Green Bay’s L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve in the Lower Fox River to the Heckrodt Wetland reserve between Appleton and Menasha in the Upper Fox River and traveling through the Lower Wisconsin River in Montello and Sauk Prairie, known for its eagles, to the effigy Mounds National Monument in Prairie du Chien that has 2500 acres of birding habitat, are just a few of the key areas for viewing birds along the riverways.

There are numerous parks in the FWHP, all have extensive woodland, wetlands, meadows, marshes and other bird habitat. County and municipal parks also provide great opportunities for birders to enjoy some of the region's outdoor assets.

There are several PA Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in the FWHP that provide excellent birding opportunities. The most significant is the entire Lower Wisconsin River running from Sauk Prairie through its entire length to the Mississippi River and in the Wyalusing Park. The beginning of the Lower Fox River where it meets Green Bay waters, is another IBA in the FWHP.

Map of Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway IBA Birding Sites

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Map of the Birding Area Sites along the FWHP

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Location Birding Number Sites on Map FWHP Heritage Resources 1 1000 Island Environmental Center 1000 Island This Center provides the public a place to enjoy Environ-mental its many trails, including a handicap accessible Center blacktop trial and an eagle observation deck. . It has many miles of trails Kaukauna

2 L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve L.H. Barkhausen Located along the west shore of the Bay of Green Waterfowl Bay, this preserve has 920 acres of forest, Preserve meadows and wetlands and is known for its refuge for a wide variety of waterfowl, wildlife Green Bay and plant species with over 9 groomed miles of hiking. 3 De Pere Riverwalk and WildlifeViewing Pier Easily accessible to everybody, including youth, De Pere Riverwalk family, seniors, special needs, and visitors to our and Wilkdlife area. Ecologically, this area is excellent for

Viewing Pier fishing, sturgeon spawning, and wildlife viewing. Bald eagles, white pelicans, black crowned night De Pere heron, walleye, sturgeon, and salmon are some popular visitors to this territory. 4 Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary The Sanctuary attracts hundreds of thousands of Bay Beach Wildlife bird watchers, families and other visitors from Sanctuary across the USA and many foreign countries each year. They come to explore and discover nature Green Bay while learning the importance of preserving natural landscapes. First established in 1936 as a site for waterfowl rehabilitation, the Sanctuary has grown to offer environmental education programs to over 10,000 students. 5 Cofrin Memorial Aboretum - UWGB With more than 6 miles of trails, the Arboretum provides food and shelter for wildlife, including an estimated 45 mammal species, more than 200 Cofrin Memorial resident and migratory bird species, as well as Aboretum significant populations of native amphibians, reptiles, insects, and other arthropods. The Green Bay physical proximity to the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary increases the movement wildlife between the Arboretum and the sanctuary.

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6 Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Heckrodt Wetland Three miles of trails, including nearly 2 miles of Reserve elevated boardwalks, provide access to the wetland habitat to all visitors to explore and enjoy Appleton / bird watching, walking, photography, and Menasha snowshoeing in winter. Wagons and strollers are available for check out to increase visitor enjoyment of the hiking trails. Wheelchairs are available for visitors who may need assistance. 7 Gordon Bubolz Nature Preservation Gordon Bubolz This nature preserve is a 775 acre wildlife Nature Preservation preserve and nature education facility with

various trails to observe birding and other natural Appleton wildlife. 8 Eldorado Marsh Wildlife Eldorado Marsh consists of over 6,000 acres of Eldorado Marsh state-owned land. A trail runs through the center Wildlife of the marsh, permitting the visitor to observe wildlife at close range. Waterfowl, songbirds and other wildlife are common. This marsh is heavily Fond du Lac used by sportsmen and is also used for hiking, bird-watching and canoeing

9 Gottried Prairie & Arboretum – UW-FDL 40 acres includes wildlife pond, interactive trails, walking paths, and monthly education programs. Gottried Prairie & Located at UW-FDL, the Arboretum is composed Arboretum of 37.5 acres of native prairie. Serves as an outdoor recreation facility including about 0.8 Fond du Lac miles of walking trails and an established interpretive trail with 12 signs introducing visitors to the prairie community.

10 Hobbs Woods Hobbs Woods Hobbs Woods is a 60-acre country park devoted to hiking and nature study. About three miles of Fond du Lac nature trails, which are keyed to a self-guiding brochure, wind through the park.

11 Kieckhaefer Park The park has 120 acres of well groomed and hilly Kieckhaefer Park trails, woodlands and a small stream. In addition, the park is a part of the Niagara Escarpment and Fond du Lac has a high ledge with an overlook tower.

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12 Lakeside Park With over 400 acres of open recreational space on Lakeside Park the south end of Lake Winnebago, Lakeside Park

is a great place to visit. Summertime brings impressive birding opportunities, flower displays, Fond du Lac boating of all kinds, picnics, and children of all ages to the many playgrounds.

13 Horicon Marsh Horicon Marsh Encompassing 32,000 acres, Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the U.S. While Horicon the marsh is primarily managed as a waterfowl area it hosts a tremendous variety of other birds. Over the years, more than 265 species have been sighted here and this marsh regularly attracts some of Wisconsin's rarest birds. Being a National Wildlife Refuge, public access is limited in this portion of the marsh in order to protect the wildlife for which it has been established. Most of the state area is open to the public.

14 Mullet Creek Wildlife Area Mullet Creek Wildlife Area is a 2,217 acre Mullet Creek property and consists of a rich array of wetland, Wildlife Area forest, grassland and farmland. Mullet Creek flows through the entire property eventually Fond du Lac joining the Sheboygan River. The central portion of this property consists of shallow open water with submergent vegetation and cattail wetland totaling over 700 acres and is great for birding.

15 Sandhill Crane Country Presently it is estimated that there are at least 1,000 Sandhill Cranes in Marquette County alone and some 35,000 throughout their flyway. The Sandhill Crane has made a dramatic comeback Sandhill Crane thanks to a better understanding of the value of Country preserving our wetlands and wildlife that depend on them for their very existence. For that reason, Montello there are plenty of cranes around for everyone to enjoy - especially in the pristine marshes of Marquette County. Nature lovers find Montello an ideal place for hiking and bird watching, with more than 300 species of birds visiting or living in the area throughout the year.

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16 Buena Vista Grasslands Buena Vista Grasslands lies south of Plover. BVG is largely managed for Greater Prairie- Buena Vista Chicken with beneficial side effects for all Grasslands species that share grassland habitat. These grasslands are in excess of 11,000 acres managed by the WDNR. Roadside birding is excellent, Portage however, and traffic is minimal away from paved routes. The heart of BVG is bounded by CTH F, Mill Rd, Taft Ave, and Lake Rd.

17 Eagle Viewing The American bald eagle adds to the beauty of Eagle Viewing Sauk Prairie in the wintertime. A favorite winter destination for birders – Prairie du Sac’s power Sauk Prairie plant and dam just north of town keeps a large pool of the river open in winter attracting dozens of eagles who fish those waters. Viewing from the Old Railroad Bridge in Sauk city allows eagle viewing year- round.

Tripp Memorial 18 Tripp Museum Museum Need photo The museum hosts the largest collection of of mounted Ocshner mounted birds and animals (over 320) in bird the state. It serves to collect and preserve items of Prairie du Sac local significance and houses artifacts of importance to the cultural and natural story of the Sauk Prairie. In 2003, Tripp Memorial Museum was added to the National Registry of Historic Places. 19 International Crane Foundation A 225-acre world headquarters near Baraboo, International Crane Wisconsin, hosts a captive flock of approximately Foundation 100 cranes, including the only complete collection of all 15 species assembled. The Baraboo campus offers over four miles of nature trails set among 100 acres of restored tall grass prairie, oak savanna and wetlands.

20 Aldo Leopold Foundation Aldo Leopold The Leopold-Pine Island Important Bird Area Nature Center (IBA) was recently named one of the top six birding locations for 2010 in the National Baraboo Wildlife Foundation's magazine. Much of the IBA is on adjacent public land and birding from the roadside is great, too! Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 69

21 Blue River Sand Barrens State Natural Area Blue River Sand The unstable, sandy soil of this 130-acre terrace Barrens State along the Wisconsin River is one of the state's Natural Area largest and best examples of a dry prairie-like landscape and moving sand dune communities. Blue River Reptiles like the six-lined racerunner live here along with many species of grassland birds and river turtles that nest in the dunes. Lower WI River 22 Lower WI River State Wildlife Area State Wildlife Area The Lower Wisconsin River State Wildlife Area flanks that part of the river in several distinct Boscobel, Blue units. Marsh habitat, river bottom, agricultural River, Muscoda, fields, and bluffs host an astounding number of Prairie du Chien bird species from owls to Ruffed Grouse. 23 Lower WI State Riverway The Riverway from Sauk Prairie to the Lower WI Mississippi abounds in birds and wildlife and the State Riverway history of Wisconsin is written in the bluffs and marshes of the area. This is one of the Millville Woodman longest IBA’s in the State of Wisconsin. You can fish or hunt, canoe or boat, hike or ride horseback, or just enjoy the river scenery on a drive down country roads. Rush Creek State 24 Rush Creek State Natural Area Natural Area Operated by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, this natural area is an example of a Ferryville "goat prairie" and is an important habitat for numerous rare plants and animals. Rare animals include wing snaggletooth, Kentucky and cerulean warblers, Acadian flycatcher, red- shouldered hawk, and the gorgonne checkerspot butterfly. Lock and Dam 9 and 25 Lock and Dam 9 and Pool 9 Pool 9 Pool No. 9 is located on the Mississippi River stretches from the lock and dam south of Lynxville Lynxville north to Genoa. Travel Hwy. 35, the Great River Road. During migrations, hundreds of thousands of ducks can be seen from the many pull-off areas located along the highway. Good numbers of Tundra Swans use the area as do American White Pelicans. Turkey Vultures, hawks and Bald Eagles soar on the thermal air currents along the bluffs. The Cold Springs Boat Landing north of Lynxville is good bird viewing.

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26 Wyalusing State Park Wyalusing State Wyalusing State Park is a major destination for Park birding in Wisconsin, and the best place to see some of our southern specialties. There are 222 species Prairie du with Bell’s Vireo, Henslow’s Sparrow, Yellow-throated Chien Warbler, Prothonotary Warbler, and the Kentucky Warbler as featured species.

Effigy Mounds 27 Effigy Mounds National Monument National Monument There are 270 species and 2500 acres of birding habitat located along the Mississippi and Prairie du Chien throughout the park. Pike’s Peak State 28 Pike’s Peak State Park Park Need Photo Need information on birding opportunities, features 500-foot (150 m) bluff overlooking the Prairie du Chien Upper Mississippi River opposite the confluence of the Wisconsin River. The park is operated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. It is nearly a thousand acres (4 km²) in extent. 29 St. Feriole Island St. Feriole Island This 240-acre island on the east channel of the Mississippi River has a mix of habitats including Prairie du Chien beaches, floodplain forest and grassland. In the spring, floodwaters create mud flats ideal for migrating shorebirds. One may see American Avocets along the beach. A trail leads away from the parking lot to a floodplain hardwood forest where warblers and other migrant songbirds can be seen. Peregrine Falcons hunt ducks along this stretch of the river corridor. 30 La Riviere Park La Riviere Park La Riviere Park is located on the Bridgeport Terrace above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. The six miles of trails Prairie du lead to woodlands and grasslands where you can Chien see Scarlet Tanagers, Tufted Titmice, and White- eyed Vireos. The signature species are Eastern Bluebird and the Lark Sparrow. Trempealeau 31 Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife This 6,220-acre US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuge refuge is considered one of the best bird watching properties in the Midwest with many amenities including an interpretive center, boardwalks, observation platforms, and a well-marked auto tour. The refuge’s uplands, bottomland hardwood forest and marshes produce good birds viewing. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 71

CULINARY TOURISM &AGRITOURISM ALONG THE FWHP

Often the best way to really experience a place is to get to know its people and learn what heritage they have brought to the region whether it be agriculture techniques or cultural food nuances. One of the best ways to learn about Wisconsin’s heritage is to experience the foods from around the world that can’t be beat, whether international, regional or local you can enjoy the many cultures that have settled into the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway by enjoying the ‘taste of place” throughout the Parkway. Farmers Markets, restaurants, farm tours can bring a wealth of the “old world” to the enjoyment of your visit throughout the Parkway.

There are ethnic festivals with food from around the world that can't be beat, county and local fairs that showcase the bounty of the region's farms, and community festivals that give neighbors a chance to experience another culture. For an experience you're not likely to forget, visit one of these events/destinations for a hands-on experience to better understand what makes the Fox Wisconsin River Parkway so unique.

Eating your way across the Parkway.

One of the best reasons to visit a community is to experience the special cuisine. From added value dairy products (cheese, yogurt, butter, milk) to fresh produce at local farmer’s markets, the diversity of cultures within the Parkway’s communities means that you'll find every type of food imaginable at one place or another.

Wisconsin is particularly well known for the diversity of food throughout the state. From Scandinavian, German, French, Irish, and many more immigrants who brought their delicacies and cultures to the State, is an opportunity to learn why Wisconsin offers an array of culinary experiences to its residents and visitors.

The Diversity of Wisconsin Agriculture

The early settlement of this region and the industrial boom of the 19th and 20th centuries brought immigrants from around the world to the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway. Descendants of these immigrants as well as new immigrant groups make the towns and cities across the Parkway brought unique and interesting cuisine to their communities. Many of these communities have retained this culinary heritage to offer including food, song, dance, and one of a kind crafts to its visitors. Agritourism is defined as “visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or agribusiness operation to enjoy, be educated or be involved in activities happening there.” Agritourism has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade from both farmers and tourists.

Stepping into the past

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For some, the only way to understand the past is to experience it firsthand. Historical societies, museums, and folklore organizations across the Parkway sponsor living history events throughout the year to allow visitors to take a step back for a little while including historic culinary reenactment such as a food-focused events that takes place in the Villa Louis kitchen in Prairie du Chien where visitors can see the kitchen staff make sausages apple cider, and other seasonal treats and learn about putting food by Victorian-style.

Celebrating the Bounty of the Land

The lush farm fields of the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway are among the most productive farm lands in Wisconsin. Farming communities have celebrated the harvest and the fruits of their labor each fall for centuries with local and county fairs that showcase the best the region's farmers have to offer. Livestock exhibits, petting zoos, baked goods, amusement rides, and music make fairs a great way to spend time in Wisconsin among the region's biggest and best agricultural showcases.

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Lower Fox River Culinary/Agritourism Resources

Type of Culinary Tours Culinary/Agritourism Resources /Agritourism 1 Manderfields’ Owned and operated by a third generation Manderfields’ is a home for all of your bakery needs. www.manderfieldsbakery.com Baked Goods Appleton West: 5100 W Michaels Drive 920-882-6500 Appleton East: W3176 Springfield Dr. 920-731-2181 Menasha: 811 Plank Road 920-725-7794 2 Hinterland Brewery Brewery By appt. An artisanal brewery devoted to making world SaturdayTours class beer. A restaurant is attached to the brewery. www.hinterlandbeer.com 313 Dousman Street Green Bay 1.888-604-BEER 3 Legends Brewhouse & Eatery Not only are we a fine restaurant with a wide range of food, but we complement our offerings Brewery with unique, hand-made beers. www.legendseatery.com De Pere 875 Heritage Road 920-336-8036 Green Bay 2840 Shawano Ave. 920-662-1111 4 Stone Cellar Brewpub All natural beer and offer only organic fruits and vegetables and buy from meat companies that are certified humane in their adjoining restaurant. Brewery www.stonecellarbrewpub.com 1004 S Olde Oneida Street Appleton 920-731-3322. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 74

5 Titletown Brewery This restaurant and microbewery features on- On-line Tour line menu and pricing, and beer of the month. www.titletownbrewing.com Brewery 2840 Shawano Ave. Green Bay 920-662-1111 6 Beernstein Candies The key to Beernstein’s award-winning English toffee is in the pure Wisconsin butter we use, and of course the generations-old secret recipe! Savor this buttery, crunchy delight wrapped in chocolate alone, or rolled in nuts for a salty contrast of flavors. Candy www.beerntsenscandies.com 200 N Broadway Green Bay 920-437-4400 1-888-986-6937 7 Seroogy’s Candies Located in De Pere, WI, for more than 100 years, we specialize in homemade, hand dipped chocolate candy, including toffee, meltaways, caramels, snappers, fudge, nut clusters, sugar free chocolates and more. www.seroogys.com 920-336-1383 Candy 1-800-776-0377 De Pere 1444 N. Wisconsin Green Bay 784 Willard Dr., Suite 300 8 Wilmar Chocolatier Since 1956 this corner confectioner has specialized in fresh small batch chocolates, made with 100% real ingredients. Using proprietary recipes and the freshest ingredients - cream and butter from the local dairy, fresh fruit delivered by the growers, honey directly from Wisconsin bee farmers - Wilmar does not cut Candy corners on taste! www.wilmarchocolates.com 1222 North Superior St. Appleton 920-733-6182

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9 Cloverleaf Cheese Store Is this still operating…burned down in 2005 2006 Irish Road Cheese Neenah 920-743-3333 10 The Colonial Cheese House Conveniently located in a small rural community of 3500 people, ten miles west of Oshkosh on Highway 21 in Omro, WI. We specialize in Wisconsin’s finest Super Aged Cheddars, Fruit Cheddars, Nut Cheeses, Snack items; Cheese Curds, String Cheese, Beef Sticks, Sausages and Cheese Spreads. www.omrocheesehouse.com Cheese 230 W. Main Omro 920-685-6570 800-985-2511 11 Krohn Dairy/Trega Foods Trega Foods, located in Wisconsin is a worldwide supplier of award winning cheese and whey products. www.tregafoods.com Little Chute 2735 Freedom Rd. Cheese 920-788-6311 Luxemburg N2915 County Rd AB 920-845-2901

12 Renard’s Cheese When ddriving through Algoma, you must stop by Renard's and grab some fresh cheese. This is the actual factory and they have an outlet that sells everything they make. 248 County Rd S Cheese Algoma 920-487-2825 13 Ron’s Cheese Offering the freshest and highest quality products to their customers. Buy cheese separate or in gift boxes to share with friends back home. Cheese 124 Main Street Luxemburg map 920-845-5330

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14 Scary Cheese A family owned artisan manufacturer whose secret ingredient lies within the local farmers they buy their milk from. Their dedication to provide quality milk throughout the years has Cheese helped with the success and continuing growth of their factory. www.scraycheese.com 2082 Old martin Road De Pere 920-347-0303 15 Simon’s Specialty Cheese Factory Offers a superb shopping experience with Tours of friendly, knowledgeable staff that will make Factory you feel right at home. Truly a "must see" when you visit the Appleton area. Cheese www.artbyjon.com/simons.html One block off Hwy 41 Little Chute 920-788-6311 ext.5 1-800-444-0374 16 Simon’s Specialty Cheese There is no cheese like Wisconsin Cheese Cheese…there is no Wisconsin cheese like Simon’s www.simonscheese.com 2735 Freedom Rd Appleton map 920-788-6311 17 Dine on the Deck For a couple of hours at lunchtime every Dining Wednesday the Green Bay CityDeck comes alive with visiotrs hungry for a good time. www.downtowngreenbay.com 18 Fratello’s Restaurant Uncork the fun at Fratello’s Riverfront Restaurant! Our award-winning wines are perfect for getting the party started or a quiet nightcap after a delicious meal. Fratello’s has an Dining extensive menu which features seafood, steaks, pastas, sandwiches and pizzas. www.supplerestaurantgroup.com501 W Water Street Appleton 920-993-9087

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19 Stone Cellar Offers only organic fruits and vegetables and buy from meat companies that are certified Dining – Organic humane in their restaurant and all natural beer from their brewpub. www.stonecellarbrewpub.com 1004 S Olde Oneida Street Appleton 920-731-3322 20 Cleo’s Brown Beam Tavern The crowd was an excellent mix of young and old people. There were hipsters enjoying Liquor themselves next to the elderly and if there's a vibe in here it's just generally happy. 203 West College Ave. Appleton 920-739-2288 21 Maplewood Meats Offering fresh and smoked meats and sausages in over 80 feet of full-service meat case, as well Meats as in our convenience coolers & freezers. www.maplewoodmeats.com 4663 Milltown Rd Green Bay 920-865-7901 22 Fletcher’s Crooked Tree Orchard Orchard N6149 Crevice Rd Casco 920-837-2925 23 Hillside Apples Hillside Apples is a family run orchard located on Highway 54, just minutes east of Green Bay. We grow about 30 different varieties of apples, Orchard pears, pumpkins & squash. www.hillside apples.com E 2237 Hwy 54 Casco 920-837-7440 [email protected] 24 Red Radish Natural Foods The Red Radish Natural Foods strives to provide organic and natural foods, as well as a Organic Grocery wide range of other natural products that promote a healthy way of living and are produced in an ecologically sound and sustainable manner. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 78

theredradish.com 447 S commercial St. Neenah 920-720-3281 [email protected] 25 Oneida Nation Farm Need more info www.oneida-nsn.gov Produce N6010 County Road C Seymour 920-833-7952 26 Kerrigan Brothers Winery Take your time to enjoy our homemade wines and other treats. We would love to have you come visit our winery. Come see our winery, enjoy a taste of our wine and take a tour of our Winery wine making process. www.kerriganbrothers.com N2797 Highway 55 Freedom 920-788-1423 27 Kerrigan Brothers Winery Take your time to enjoy our homemade wines and other treats. We would love to have you come visit our winery. Winery www.kerriganborthers.com N2269 County N Appleton 920-788-1423 28 LedgeStone Winery In a vineyard, at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment, (The Ledge), in Greenleaf, WI Winery there exists a place where friends gather to share wine, stories and laughter. Here we cultivate friendships and share our handcrafted wines. www.ledgestonevineyards.com 6381 Hwy. 57 South of de Pere about 8 miles 920-532-4384 map

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29 Parallel 44 Vineyards & Winery From vine to glass, at our Wisconsin winery, we strive to make the finest quality Wisconsin wine. Our wines are made from Northern Varietal Grapes, some grown right here, in our Winery vineyards, on the Frozen Tundra of Wisconsin. www.parallel44.com N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road Kewaunee 920-388-4400 888-932-0044 30 Von Stiehl Winery Produces wines with fruit from Door County and grapes from California and Washington.

Describes products, lists awards, and explains their white bottle. Winery www.vonstiehl.com 115 Navarino St. Algoma 920-487-5208 Winery Tours 31 Niagara Escarpment

Lower Fox River Culinary/Agritourism Resources

Type of Culinary / Agritourim Tours Culinary/Agritourism Resources 32 Little Farmer Orchard and Farm Market We bake fresh daily on our 139 acre family farm where we grow 20 acres each of apples and pumpkins. This unique micro climate allows us to produce excellent quality fruit - something we proudly offer our customers. Baked Goods www.mytif.com N9438 Hwy. 151 Malone 920-921-4784 [email protected]\ 33 Rowland’s Calumet Co.

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Using only the finest ingredients and serving our Brewery Tours beer with pride. Drink the best yet! Drink Calumet Beer! Warning: Micro-brewed beer has a lot of flavor and may cause you to actually taste your beer! Retail Outlet, Observation Window, Tours. 25 North Madison St. Chilton 920-849-2534 Brewery 34 Epstein Brewery Brewery 35 Haertel 36 Confections by Joel Joel offers the finest decadent chocolates, chocolate novelties, gourmet popcorns, specialty items and amny other unique hard to find candies. Candy www.confectionsbyjoel.com 101 N. Milwaukee St. Theresa 920-488-9269 [email protected] 37 Alto Dairy Cooperatiave We are a century old farmer-owned cooperative producing a variety of award winning cheeses. Our two state of the art cheese plants are supplied with milk from 600 member oweners and staffed with people with years of cheesemaking experience. Cheese N3545 County EE Waupun 920-346-2215 800-493-2479 38 Casa Anna Cheese Store Casa Anna Cheese sells over 130 differentvarities of artisan cheese. Cheese www.casaannaacheese.com 204 W Division St Fond du Lac 920-921-7372 39 Knaus Cheese At Knaus Cheese, our products are always fresh and our service is always friendly. We purchase our milk Cheese daily from local, independently owned dairy farms and make our own cheese using the finest milk available. www.stardairy.com N5722 CountyRoad C Rosedale 920-922-5200 40 Union Star Cheese Factory Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 81

It all began with the age-old question of “low fat?” Making quality cheese for more than a century and responded by starting their own cheese factory as a Cheese Tours co-op. www.unionstarcheese.com 7742 County Road II Zittau 920-836-2804 41 Vern’s Cheese Vern's Cheese is distributed to many different grocery stores, restaurants, specialty shops, and convenience stores throughout 3/4 of the state of Wisconsin, as well as parts of Upper Michigan, Cheese Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. www.verscheese.com 312 West Main Street Chilton 920-849-7717 42 Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Embracing the manufacturing techniques which have been handed down through generations of European and Wisconsin cheese makers, Widmer's Cheese Tours Cheese Cellars carefully produces some of the finest Brick, Cheddar and Colby cheeses in the world. www.widmerscheese.com 214 W Henni St Theresa 920-488-2503 888-878-1107 43 La Clair’s Cheese LaClare Farms is home to Larry and Clara and their family, plus a herd of dairy goats and their "kids". Cheese Mfg. The quality dairy goat milk produced is used to produce products, including award winning goat cheese, ice cream, etc. www.laclarefarm.com N3425 Harlow Road Chilton 920-849-2926 [email protected] 44 Granite Falls Supper Club Casual Dining at Its Finest Dining www.grantefallssc.com 36 West Montello St Montello 608-297-2252 45 Salty’s Seafood

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Fond du lac’s award winning seafood restaurant featuring fresh seafood, salad bar, and happy hour. Dining www.saltyssesafoodandspirits.com 503 North park Ave Fond du Lac 920-922-9940 46 Schreiner’s Dining Received the State of Wisconsin Governor’s Exemplary Employer Award, the Fond du Lac Visitor’s and Convention Bureau Award for Excellence in the Hospitality Industry, along with numerous other statewide and local awards. www.fdlhowder.com 168 No. Pioneer Road Fond du Lac 920-922-0590

47 Sunset Supper Club Known as the House of Prime Rib since 1981 and fine dining on the shores of picturesque Lake Dining Winnebago. We invite you to enjoy our full menu featuring our house specialty, prime rib, served daily. www.sunsetsupperclub.com N7364 Winnebago Drive Fond du Lac 920-92-4540 48 Holy Land Supper Club Supper clubs are a classic Wisconsin summer experience and are associated with lake country, Dining brandy old fashions, relish trays, baked potatoes and prime rib. 49 Fratello’s Waterfront Restaurant & Brewery Great food. Handcrafted beers. Live music. Boat docking. What’s not to love about Fratello’s Waterfront Brewery & Restaurant? Dining www.supplerestaurantgroup.com 1501 Arboretum Dr. Oshkosh 920-232-2337

50 Wendt’s on the Lake For 50 years Wendt's on the Lake has served award- winning perch at our friendly location on the Western shore of beautiful Lake Winnebago. Dining www.wendtsonthelake.com Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 83

N9699 Lakeshore Dr. Van Dyne 920-668-5231 51 Pleasant Knoll Inn Dining Dining 52 The Cove 53 Sal’s Friendly Tavern Dining-Fish Fry 223 W Oneida St 608-742-2616

54 Cherry Hill Orchard Fresh Produce W2626 Poplar Fond du Lac 920-921-8266 55 Prellwitz Produce Fresh Produce www.prellwitzproduce.com 476 county Road E Ripon 920-748-3005 Fresh Produce 56 XXXXXXXX 57 Mom’s Market A grocery store Homemade Products 806 S Main Street Fond du Lac 920-921-6667

58 Kelly Country Creamery Kelley Country Creamery’s old-fashioned premium Ice Cream ice cream is crafted in our new Creamery on our dairy farmstead that has been part of the Kelley family since 1861. www.kellycountrycreamery.com 5215 County Road B Fond du Lac 920-923-1715

59 Heritage Orchard This apple orchard overlooking Lake Winnebago's east shore The original farm house was Vern's first home in 1947, the same year that the first trees were planted. The Heritage continues -- a family Orchards business for your family to enjoy. www.heritageorchard.net N2963 Lakeshore Drive Chilton 920-849-2158

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Orchards 60 XXXXXXXXX 61 Park Ridge Organics Family-operated MOSA Certified Organic farm located off Hwy 151, north of Fond du Lac. We grow a large variety of vegetables, herbs and fresh cut flowers. Our on-farm-market offers organic Organics vegetables, eggs, apples, and chicken. www.parkridgeorganics.com N8410 Abler Rd Fond du Lac 920-579-3360

62 Fond du Lac Seafood Voted Best Seafood Market of Reader's Choice for 2012, 2011 and 2009 and Runner Up in Best Seafood Seafood in 2007 and 2008! www.fdlseafood.com 63 N. Main St Fond du Lac 920-517-TUNA

63 Armstrong Winery & Orchard Located in the picturesque hills of the Kettle Moraine, we are passionate about our fruit. We endeavor to grow fruit that provides the best flavor and quality in our wines. Winery www.wiswine.com/wineries/armstrong-orchard- winery W853 County Road B Armstrong 920-477-3007

64 Cujak’s Wine Market & Bar A specialty wine retailer and wine bar located in downtown Fond du Lac, offering over 150 wines for purchase (with over 70% under $15!), as well as wines by-the-glass at the wine bar. These hand-picked wines are sourced from wineries located around the world – from boutique wineries across the globe. www.cujakswinemarket.com Winery 47 N. Main Fond du Lac 920-922-2499

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65 McKinght & Carlson Whether you are a casual wine drinker or a serious "cork dork", we do understand that at times, choosing the perfect wine can be a lot like navigating your way through a foreign country

without a map. We are here to help you with suggestions. Winery www.mc-wines.com Appleton 1350 W. College Ave 920-734-0068 Oshkosh 448 N. Main St. 920-231-3516

Lower Wisconsin Fox River Culinary/Agritourism Resources

Type of Culinary Tours Culinary/Agritourism Resources /Agritoursim

66 Potosi Brewery & National Brewery Museum Come explore our history, the Great River Road Interpretive Center, Potosi Brewing Company Transportation Museum, National Brewery Brewery Museum™, and Potosi Brewery Restaurant and brew pub. www.potosibrewey.com 209 S Main Potosi

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67 Darling Chocolatier Exquisite chocolates handmade in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. Using single origin chocolate from Hawaii. Candy www.darlingchocoatier.com The River Arts on Water 590 Water Street Prairie du Sac 608-643-5215

68 Paul’s Chocolates Paul's Chocolates are all hand rolled and dipped chocolates. Free truffle samples! Candy www.paulschocolates.com 412 Water Street Prairie du Sac

69 Arena Cheese Arena Cheese specializes in producing the finest Wisconsin Cheese for the entire country to enjoy. Arena Cheese is the home of the original Co-Jack Cheese and is easily recognized by the mouse in front of the cheese and gift store. Cheese www.arenacheese.com 300 Highway 14 Arena map 608-753-2501 70 Carr Valley Cheese From traditional classics like expertly aged Cheddar Cheese to award-winning American Originals like Cocoa Cardona and Gran Canaria, our skilled cheesemakers turn milk delivered fresh from local dairy farms into more Cheese than 100 delicious cheese varieties. www.carrvalleycheese.com 828 Phillips Blvd. Sauk City 608-643-3441

71 Cedar Grove Cheese We make the best traditional and specialty cheese you've ever tasted - without artificial growth hormones (rBGH), animal enzymes, or genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). Our

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cheese makers craft 4 million pounds a year of Cheese this great cheese. We buy milk from over 30 Wisconsin farmers, all of whom have pledged not to treat their cows with synthetic growth hormones and some of whom are certified organic. www.execpc.com/cgcheese/ E5904 Mill Road Plain 608-546-5284 800-200-6020

72 Mt Sterling Co-op Creamery Mt Sterling Co-op Creamery. We market our products under the name of Mt Sterling Co- op Creamery. The owners of our traditional family-operated dairy goat farms are united in their desire to produce high quality Cheese dairy goat products. That is why the RBGH hormone is not used by any producers in this co-op. Each time milk is picked up from a producer’s farm, it is sampled and tested for quality. All this is done to ensure that the products we sell are fresh, wholesome, and delicious. buymtsterlinggoatcheese.com 310 Diagonal Mt. Sterling 608-734-3151

73 Meister Cheese Company Committed to conceiving, producing, and packaging high-quality specialty cheeses that evoke artisanal quality, Meister combines state- of-the-art facilities and processes with Wisconsin cheesemaking expertise. This allows Cheese for consistent and reliable products for our customers with high-margin "gourmet" cheeses that build brand and drive customer loyalty—all at a price that's competitive with "commodity"map cheese manufacturers. www.meistercheese.com 1050 East Industrial Drive Muscoda 608-739-3134

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74 Ferryville Cheese and More Is a mini-mart Deli and cheese Store in the heart of Ferryville. The store features a large variety of Wisconsin cheeses and meats. It is also a convenience store with lots of necessities for your visit to Ferryville’s country side. Cheese www.visitferryville.com 163 Main Street Ferryville 608-734-3121 75 Eunice’s Liquor & Cheese Natures Pantry Need a little more info about this one 37493 US 18 Cheese Prairie du Chien 608-326-2555 76 Valley Fish and Cheese Valley Fish and Cheese, Prairie du Chien Fish / Cheese Wisconsin, very unique, high quality smoked, fresh, frozen fish and specialty foods. Mike Valley is the premier retailer and wholesaler for seafood products. Smoked all fish on premisesmap with his secret seasonings and hickory smoke. www.valleyfishmarketpdc.com 304 South Prairie St. Prairie du Chien 608-326-4719 77 Blue Spoon The Blue Spoon Café is a casual Euro style restaurant offering “food with personality”. Enjoy a variety of flavorful breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées each specially prepared to Dining enhance your taste experience in a comfortable, relaxing environment. www.bluespoon.com 550 Water Street Prairie du Sac 608-643-0837

78 Arthur’s Supper Club Arthur's the Place for Steaks and Seafood, has offered Spring Green's finest casual dining since 1966. The use of premium quality ingredients, like Angus Beef and Real Dining Wisconsin Cheese, ensures your meal to be unforgettable. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 89

www.foodspot.com/arthurs E4885 US Highway 14 & 23 Spring Green 608-588-2543 79 Dorf House Nestled in the quaint German village of Roxbury, an old world atmosphere awaits you Dining at the Dorf Haus. Decorated with authentic antiques, paintings of famous German castles and Kings, and breathtaking stained glass, the Dorf Haus will enchant you. Our extensive menu offers a variety of authentic German and American specialties that will satisfy the most discriminating palate. www.foodspot.com/dorfhouse 8931 County Road Y Sauk City map 608-643-3980 80 Freddy Valentines Pub House A classic early 20th century exterior, with beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright inspired interior, the original safe door and room form a quaint dining space, a working kitchen visible from the center dining room and an ornate new bar that highlights many of the repurposed marble, wood and iron work from the original teller wall. The menu items are made fresh each day using many local ingredients, highlighting Dining classic English dishes along with an eclectic mix of sandwiches, entrees and daily specials. www.freddyvalentines.com 134 W Jefferson St Spring Green 608-588-0220

81 Grandview Restaurant Specializing in contemporary American cuisine – superb food and a marvelous view. The Dining House on the Rock Resort, with scenic views and American contemporary cuisine make for a pleasant dining experience. The Grandview Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. 400 Springs Drive Spring Green 608-588-7000 Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 90

82 Green Acres A fine dining restaurant, located in Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin, serving excellent steaks and seafood. www.greenacresrestaurant.com Dining 7438 Wisconsin 78 Sauk City 608-643-2305 83 La Mexicana A Mexicana in Sauk City can be one of your favorite places when passing through town. The quacamole is made to order and is always good. They serve tamales on Saturday, menuco intestine soup, cow stomach trip tacos, burritos Dining al pastor, and our favorite, alambre al pastor. 834 Water Street Sauk City map 608-643-7008 84 The Shed Their special feastures include home made soups, home-made pizzas and desserts, and a Dining salad bar, along with a Friday night fish fry. Have fun playing pool, or try your hand at gambling machines while drinking a local beer from Furthermore Beer, Lake Louie, New Glarus Brewing Company, and now Vintage Brewery. www.shedspringgreen.com 123 North Lexington Street Spring Green 608-588-9049 map 85 Old Man River Restaurant and Brewery

Need more information www.oldmanriverbrewery.com Dining 123 A Street McGregor 563-873-1999 86 Spring Lake Inn Known for their award-winning hamburgers. Need more information Dining 64040 County Road North Prairie du Chien 608-326-6907

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87 Simply Coffeehouse and Eatery Downtown Prairie du Chien, special coffees, breakfast and lunches. Need more info. Dining 204 W Blackhawk Ave. Prairie du Chien 608-326-7467 88 Villa Louis Offered a few times each year, Breakfast in the Victorian Kitchen invites visitors inside Dining the life of the Dousman family (their servants) to prepare a meal using the tools and recipes of the time. Visitors participate in making the breakfast with the servants. There is also a Servant’s Supper held at Villa Louis. Check the web site for dates and specifics for these unique experiences. villalouis.awisconsinhistory.org 521 Villa Louis Road Prairie du Chien 608-326-2721 89 Wasabi Need more descriptive information www.pdcwascabi.com Dining 37505 U.S. 18 Prairie du Chien 608-326-326-4343

90 Kaber’s Supper Club Need more descriptive information 225 West Blackhawk Ave Dining Prairie du Chien 608-326-6216

91 Lakeview Marina, Bar & Restaurant Need more descriptive information 32325 County K Dining Prairie du Chien 608-326-2711 92 Jone’s Black Angus Supper Club Need more descriptive information 37640 Hwy 18 South Dining Prairie du Chien 608-326-2222

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93 Fort Mulligan’s Need more descriptive information Dining 214 W. Blackhawk Ave. Prairie du Chien 608-326-0639 94 Huckleberry’s and Coaches Restaurant Need more descriptive information Prairie du Chien: Huckleberrys: 1916 So. Marquette road Dining 608-326-5488 Coaches: 634 So. Marquette Road 608-326-8115 95 Barn Restaurant & Banquet Facility Need more descriptive information Rt.1 County K Dining Prairie du Chien 608-326-4941

96 Spring Lake Inn Need more descriptive information Noted for its #1 Sandwich in Wisconsin Dining 64040 county road North Prairie du Chien 608-326-6907 97 Pete’s Hamburger Stand World’s Best Hamburgers - fried in onions and Dining by artesian water, a warm season (April to late Food Stand Oct) food stand that has been in the downtown location for over 100 years. It was featured on a Food Channel network for its uniqueness. www.peteshamburgers.com 118 w. Blackhawk Ave. Prairie du Chien

98 Culvers’ When the Culver family opened the very first Culver’s in their beloved Sauk City, Wisconsin, they never dreamed just how popular their one- of-a-kind ButterBurgers® and Fresh Frozen Custard were destined to become. Today Culver’s remains a family-owned and family- operated business with restaurants throughout the Midwest and beyond. Add history of first Dining culvers store.

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Fast Food www.culvers.com 716 Phillips Blvd. Sauk City 608-643-6620

99 Hecks Farmers Market Heck's specializes in quality fresh produce and a huge assortment of concrete lawn ornaments. Every Saturday and Sunday in the Summer, Heck's Market Place features a fabulous Flea Market and Craft Sale. In the fall Heck's features the area's largest selection of over Fresh Produce 10,000 pumpkins displayed between mid- September through October. www.hecksfarmmarket.com 7266 Highway 14 Arena 608-753-2474

100 Peck FarmersMarket At Peck' Farm Market West we specialize in family entertainment, offer all kinds of fresh Tours produce, free petting zoo and play structure for the kids. After Labor day free wagon rides on Fresh Produce the weekends and a haunted house. School tours are always welcome. www.pecksfarmmarkerteast.com E3217 Hwy 14 & 60 Spring Green 608-583-4977 101 Shihata’s Orchard Apple House Nestled in the picturesque bluffs of the Mississippi River Valley, Shihata's Orchard provides a unique family experience. Come and create a Family Tradition that will last many generations to come. In our APPLE HOUSE SHOP offers 18 varieties of apples, a large pumpkin patch, our own fresh pressed cider and Orchards much more. In mid-September they offer the famous HoneyCrisp Apple. www.shihataorchard.com 61543 Limery Road Prairie du Chien 608-326-2785

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102 Driftless Depot Beautiful organic vegetables and fruits, herbs, and lots of great pantry items: olive oils, vinegars, mustards, truffle sauces, pasta, and much more. Organic MEATS include: Bratwurtz, Pork -Selection of Cuts, Hickory Organic Smoked Hams, Heritage Turkey, Ground Turkey, European Homemade Sausages, all cuts of Beef, Chicken-all cuts. www.driftlessdepot.com 140 South Winstead Street Spring Green 608-628-1001 103 Driftless Organics What began as a quarter acre field of potatoes has now expanded to over one hundred acres of vegetables, fruits, small grains and sunflowers; all grown in the driftless region of local Southwest Wisconsin. They also added grass fed cattle to the operation. Organic www.driftlessorganics.com 50561 County Road B Soldiers Grove 608-624-3735

104 Mountain Lane Farms Our Angus cattle graze 80 acres of rolling pasture in the same way they did in years past. This provides our grass-fed cattle with a simple diet of sunshine, legumes, grasses and water. While a simple approach, we believe this is best for the animal and ultimately in producing the Organic best beef. The professionals at Premier Meats, Inc. in Viroqua can customize your order. www.mountainlanebeef.com 27911 Mountain Lane Wauzeka 608-604-2111 105 Coulee View Family Farms Our pasture raised pork and poultry are sold on- farm on scheduled processing dates, at several area farmer's markets and through our new meat CSA. Organic For Pastured chicken, pork or heritage turkey, grassfed lamb and goose and duck we only raise the numbers of these that are pre-ordered so you must reserve your orders in advance.

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www.couleeviewfarm.com 54247 Valentine lane Wauzeka 608-874-4144 106 86 General Store Order an international dish at the funky, family- owned Spring Green General Store, the big blue building next to the railroad tracks (the other converted cheese warehouse in town). This cafe and retail store features women’s clothing, General Store jewelry, gifts, toys, groceries, housewares, cards, and old books. 137 S Albany Street Spring Green 608-588-7070 107 The Kitchen at Arcadis Books General Store Need more info 102 E. Jefferson St Spring Green 608-588-3923 108 Wyttenbach Meats Visit Southern Wisconsin's Premium Meat Market where where they offer the Freshest Meats around in a large retail store where you can find they exact meat you are looking for. Choose from gift boxes and gift cards. Having a Meats party, reunion or family get together? We can take care of all your party needs www.wmeats.com 1940 Prairie Street Prairie du Sac 608-644-1213 109 Wollersheim Winery The winery store features all of our Wollersheim wines, one of our sister winery's Cedar Creek wines, as well as a variety of glassware, corkscrews, and gift items, as well as a fine selection of Wisconsin cheeses, unique food items, gift boxes and a variety of winery apparel. Our wine garden is open 10 a.m.- 5 Winery p.m. daily, weather permitting to enjoy a glass of wine under an umbrella. www.wollersheim.com 7876 Wisconsin 188 Prairie du Sac 608-643-6515

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110 Whispering Winds Winery Wisconsin wine enthusiasts are enjoying their visits to Whispering Winds Winery! A small local winery producing a variety of Red, White, Blush and Fruit Wines, Whispering Winds Winery Winery is located in southwest Wisconsin just a few miles east of Fennimore off Hwy 18. www.whisperingwindswinery.com

13541 Blue School Road Fennimore 608-943-9941 111 Weggy Winery Wine sales and production for the Weggy Winery takes place in what used to be a 1935 dairy barn. The original wood structure has Winery been removed, but the massive stone walls Tours remain, covered by a new modern roof. On the interior, the ceiling has been sprayed with Icocine foam to create a cave-like atmosphere. Our wines are carefully aged in modern stainless steel winery tanks. We pride ourselves on our careful attention to the quality of our wine products.

www.weggywinery.com 30940 Oak Ridge Dr. Muscoda 608-647-6600 112 Eagle’s Landing Winery Eagles Landing Winery is a small family business that began operations in June of 2000. The first acre of our vineyard was planted in 1999 and has since grown to three acres in size. Winery Our wines can be found at over 100 locations in northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin. They continue to win Gold, Double Gold and "Best Of Class" awards in national and international

competitions www.eagleslandingwinery.com 127 North Street Marquette, Iowa 563-873-2500 Wine & Spirits 113 Quality Beverages Need more descriptive information 37461 U.S. 18 Prairie du chien 608-3260-7777

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FWHP FARMERS MARKETS

Wisconsin farmers markets are exciting places that bring together local farmers, artisans and communities A farmers' market is a physical retail market featuring foods sold directly by farmers to consumers. Farmers' markets typically consist of booths, tables or stands, outdoors or indoors, where farmers sell fruits, vegetables, meats, and sometimes prepared foods and beverages. Farmers markets add value to communities.

Farmers Market along the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway

Name City/Town/Village Dates/Days Times Location

Farmers De Pere July 8 through 7:00 am - Seroogy Market 12:00 pm Chocolate Lot Main Oct. 21 Street

Market at De Pere TUESDAYS 7:00 am - Festival Foods Festival 12:00 pm Lot Foods June 15 through 920-338-0000 Oct. 31

On Green Bay WEDNESDAYS June-Aug On Broad-way Broadway 3:00 pm – presented 920-437-2531 June 6 through Oct. 8:00 pm [email protected] 17 by Baycare Clinic farmersmarketonbroadway Sept/-Oct. .com 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

East Green Bay East SATURDAYS 7:00 am – Down-town Downtown 920-448-3210 June 4 through 12:00 pm Associated Bank Farmers October 29 Parking Lot Market

East Green Bay East WEDNESDAYS 7:00 am – Festival June 3 through 12:00 pm Foods September 30

Appleton Appleton Downtown SATURDAYS 8:00 am – Between Downtown June – Oct. 12 pm Appleton and 920-954-9112 Durkee Streets Farmers Nov.- March (12:30 www.appletondowntown.o Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 98

Market rg pm)

Kaukauna Kaukauna Downtown SATURDAYS 7:30 am – Parking lot north Downtown 920-766-6304 12:00 p.m. of state Hwy 55 and 2nd Street Farmers Market

Appleton Appleton WEDNESDAYS 8:00 am – Festival Foods 1:00 pm Parking Lot Northland 920-968-2212

Festival

Food Mkt.

Chilton Chilton FRIDAYS 12:00 pm – Eagles club Farmers 920-849-9787 5:00 pm June 17 – Oct. 28 1041 E Chestnut Market St.

Oshkosh Oshkosh TUESDAYS 7:00 am – Festival Foods Festival July 5 – Nov. 25 12:00 pm Parking Lot Foods 920-966-3378 Farmers www.festfoods.com Market

Future Neenah SATURDAYS 8:00 am – Shattluck Park Neenah 12:00 pm Farmers 920-722-1920 June 18 – Nov. 15 Market

Menasha Menasha xxxxxxxxxxxxx 2:00 pm – Along the Farm Fresh June 9 – Oct. 27 6:00 pm Menasha Marina, 920-967-3600 Main Street Market www.cityofmenasha-wi.gov

Omro Omro FRIDAYS 4:00 pm – On One Way Friday May 27 – Oct. 17 7:00 pm Portion of S. Night Webster Ave. Market

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Oshkosh Oshkosh SATURDAYS 2 Jackson Street Saturday st rd th Farmers 920-379-3741 1 , 3 , 5 Sat. [email protected] Market - Nov. 11 – April 27 Winter

Oshkosh Oshkosh SATURDAYS 8:00 am – 400 & 500 Blocks Saturday 920-426-1821 June 2 – Oct. 20 12:30 pm North Main St. Farmers dlkbleatheman@sbcglobal. Market net

www.oshkoshsaturdayfame rsmarket.com

Fond du Fond du Lac SATURDAYS 7:00 am – FDL City Parking Lac 12:00 pm Lot Farmers 920-921-9500 May 14 – Oct. 26 Market

Fond du Fond du Lac WEDNESDAYSJune 1 2:00 pm – Hamilton Parking Lac – Oct. 26 6:00 pm Lot 920-921-9500 Downtown Farmers Market

Fond du Fond du Lac SUNDAYS 7:00 am – Festival Foods Lac Festival July 10 – Oct. 16 1:00 pm Parking Lot 920-273-0490 Foods Market

Green Lake Green Lake FRIDAYS 3:00 pm – Play-ground Park Farmers May 27 – Oct. 14 7:00 pm Market 920-294-3231

Lodi Valley Lodi FRIDAYS 2:00 pm – Lodi Village Farmers 6:00 p.m. Green 902 N. Market 608-643-8017 April 29 – Oct. 28 Main next to Koltes

Portage Portage xxxxxxxxxxxxx 12:00 pm – Down-town Farmers’ 6:00 pm Portage Comerce Market 608-742-5054 May 5 – Oct. 28 Plaza

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Sauk Prairie du Sac SATURDAYS 8:00 am – Green Space – Prairie 12:00 pm Across from Blue Farmers 608-643-8445 May 7 – Oct. 29 Spoon Café Market

Blackhawk Prairie du Chien SATURDAYS 6:00 am – Black-hawk Junction 12:00 pm Junction Famers 608-326-2491 May 15 – Oct. 31 Market

Prairie St Prairie du Chien SATURDAYS 7:30 AM – The sports World Famers May 1 – Oct. 30 12:00 PM Parking Lot Market

CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND FAMILY FUN AND SPECIAL EVENTS ITINERARIES Cultural Resources, Family Fun, and Special Events will be referenced in the Calendar of Events that would be placed on the FWHP web site. Since most of these require certain times, locations, fees depending upon the performances, the Calendar of Events would be the proper vehicle to place these special events, activities, festivals and performances and would be managed by the FWHP partner communities.

HERITAGE/HISTORICAL (Ann – how do you want to handle this ….EDP can put it in this format if that works…..let us know)

LAND USERS ALONG THE FWHP Land users are divided into the following categories: Biking, Hiking/Walking Trails, Hunting rod Travel and Winter Sports

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BIKING ALONG THE FWHP

Hop on your bike and explore the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway’s history and heritage treasures. Whether your preference is a rail-trail with a gentle grade, or rolling hills and picturesque valleys, the Heritage Parkway has roads and trails that provide wonderful bicycling experiences along with the power of discovery of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers’ power in making them the hardest riverways in the Wisconsin affecting where we are today.

WHERE TO BIKE

If you're looking for a bike ride that is suitable for all members of the family or if you prefer Mountain biking, you will find that many of the Heritage Parkway’s state and local communities and parks offer great biking opportunities.

Road bikers will enjoy traveling many of the region's back roads as they wind their way past farm fields and small towns and villages. Or traveling on the many communities bike trails. Beware that some of these routes run along busy roads, and may be suitable for experienced cyclists only.

Southwest Wisconsin provides many choices for bike riders, from rugged mountain trails to challenging on-road routes to constructed bike trails. There are many charted tours using “roads as routes,” a combination of country and township roads that allow bicyclists to enjoy the scenic rural landscape. If off-road biking is your preference, the Wyalusing State Park has 7.7 miles of trail.

The TravelLink website (http://www.traillink.com/stateactivity/wi-bike-trails.aspx offers Wisconsin biking enthusiasts on and off road bicycle routes throughout the Heritage Parkway, including maps that highlights bicycle friendly routes within the cities and parkways.

Insert a map of the biking trails along the Parkway

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Length of Trails Bike Trails Heritage Resources

1 Fox River Trail

The Fox River trail is continuous from the Green Bay City Trail all the way to Forest Junction Wisconsin. 25 miles, rail Between Green Bay Downtown and the City of De trail, asphalt, Pere home owners have embraced the trail and have crushed stone created some beautiful garden landscapes. All the Fox River Trail way along the trail the Brown County staff has been maintaining the trail with a quality that reflects the

pride about this wonderful trail. Green Bay De Pere

2 Neville Public Museum & Titletown

Create a bike tour that includes Neville Public Museum and the waterfront to view the wetlands terraces, boardwalks piers and pathways to interpret ecology and history of the river, waterfront and pier. (Need more information: how many miles, types of trail, etc.)

Green Bay

3 National Railroad Museum

Create a bike tour that goes to the national Railroad Museum as a ½ day tour Green Bay

4 Great Lakes Freighters

Green Bay View port activities near Renard Island in the Bay Beach area. Need to attach to Fox River Trail?

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5 Oneida Nation Museum / Military Road

Create a bike trail that links The Oneida Nation Tourism Department with the Military Road. (Perhaps funded by the Oneida Nation Tourism Dept.

Green Bay

6 High Cliff State Park Bike Loop

The bike trail starts in the marked gravel parking lot off the campground entrance road and loops the 3 miles length of the park. The park is located on Lake Winnebago’s eastern shore and features towering 200-foot cliffs that provide extended views to Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Appleton, and Kaukauna. The eastern shoreline tract is a segment of the Niagara Escarpment. The trail is open May 1 through November 15.

Sherwood

7 Calumet County Park There are five miles of mountain bike trails through the woods and on the Niagara Escarpment. This 200 5 miles acre park is east shore of Lake Winnebago and includes Indian Effigy Mounds, a Post-Civil War Hilbert brickyard, and the Niagara Escarpment.

8 Charles A Grignon Mansion Bike Trial Create a bike trail that links to the house-museum that showcases life in Wisconsin’s early settlement days. Known as the Mansion in the woods with a Greek Revival architecture. Grounds include blacksmith’s shop and apple orchard.

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Kaukauna

9 Bike Tour of Lock Tenders/Dams Create a bike trip of the Appleton locks waterway/industry history.

Appleton

10 Tayco Street Bridge Tower Museum Bike Trial Create a bike tour to the The Tayco Street Bridge Menasha Tower Museum is one of the smallest museums in Wisconsin. Housed in a two-story bride tender’s tower, the museum features exhibits that tell the story of Menasha’s early water and land transportation systems.

11 Wiouwash State Trails

Starts at downtown Oshkosh and can be used to visit various areas between Oshkosh and Horicon Marsh (is 38 miles there a heritage theme for this park?)

Oshkosh Rail trail

12 Butte des Morts Causeway

Will connect the Wiouwash Trail on the north end, is wider than your average sidewalk and will have 12 Ride the kiosks with information on Wisconsin history and the longest span state's federally recognized tribes. above water

Oshkosh How long?

13 Bike to the Menominee Park & Zoo

Develop a bike path to the Menominee Park and its Zoo where bikers and their families could see their historical collection of both native Wisconsin exotic and domestic animals. It is an educational zoo that discusses the important role wildlife had in Wisconsin’s Oshkosh history.

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14 Lakeside Park Pavilion Develop a link with all the other bike trails in Fond du Lac with a heritage theme; i.e., the ice or other industries around Lake Winnebago to Fond du Lac link bike trials together.

19 Berlin Locks

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) owns 62.1 acres of land adjacent to the Fox River and Berlin former lock site south of the city. Determine how to develop a bike bath to the Berlin locks.

20 Quarry Industry

Need more information regarding biking to this quarry

Montello

21 Muir Park Path/ Buffalo Lake Bike Loop Back road paths crisscross the countryside through woods, field, hills and valleys and along wetlands and Town of Buffalo / How many waterways. Bikers can view pristine pre-historic Montello miles? ecosystems and wildlife sanctuaries.

22 History of River/Sturgeon

Biking enthusiasts can choose from over 150 miles of mapped biking routes on eight back-road tours that 150 miles of begin in downtown Princeton. The routes, which Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 106

trails on eight range from 8 to 34 miles and from flat to quite hilly, back road will take you through some of the most beautiful tours countryside in central Wisconsin. Plan a trip during Princeton the Sturgeon spawning season to get a real treat and learn about how the Sturgeon played a big part of the Wisconsin Native American History.

23 Biking The Portage Levee & Canal Trails

The first, the Levee Trail follows along the Wisconsin River for about 2.8 miles. The second trail is much 3.8 miles shorter, maybe a mile in total, but follows along Portage’s historic canal. Both trails have little elevation and are great places for the kids to learn. Be Portage sure to visit the historic Indian Agency House just off the bike path.

24 Merrimac Ferry Bike Tour Loop From Lodi to Merrimac and loops down Country road D back to Merrimac and the Ferry and back to Lodi. There is a special lane for bikers to take the ferry across the river and this loops takes you on the Merrimac Ferry twice.

44.6

Merrimac / Okee miles

25 Family Biking Leopold & Pine Island Levee Road between Baraboo and Portage Wisconsin is a Wisconsin’s designated rustic roads, but it is about 11 miles. To make a day of this excursion we’d recommend taking time to visit the Aldo Leopold Foundation along the way.

Baraboo / Portage 11 miles

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26 Sauk Prairie Riverway The paved biking trail is just about a mile-and-a- half long, stretched out to 3 miles round-trip. Along the way, there a few historic points of interest such as Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society and Tripp Museum. To add a few more Sauk Prairie 3 miles miles, you can continue from the southern end of Riverway the trail, across the highway 12 bridge and onto a 2 mile section of trail that follows along the highway.

27 Hydroelectricity Dam Determine a bike path that does to this dam. Is Prairie du proposed for 2013 budget

Sac

28 Military Ridge Bike Trail

Spring Green There are bike trials, but information unable.

29 A Wright - Stuff Ride A 19.7 loop trial which you will see Taliesin at the end Spring Green of the ride and pass by the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor 19.7 mile loop Center. trail

30 State Park Hoop/Tower Hill State Park

Spring Green This is a 27 mile bike trail that connects Tower Hill and Dodgeville State Parks. 27 miles

31 Lower Wisconsin Riverway

Muscoda Need more Determine how to work together with the Lower information Wisconsin Riverway parkway committee.

32 Wayzeka Corridor The Kickapoo River will be your companion for much of the way on this unforgettable ride along the back roads that parallel the river. Beginning in Wauzeka,

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your journey upriver into the throat of the Kickapoo Valley will take you through some of the most scenic 42 miles- 86% stretches in the Midwest. paved Wayzeka

33 De Soto Loop

The De Soto loop is not for the faint of heart, with a challenging climb at the end rewarded by a heart- map 35 miles stopping overlook of the Mississippi River. We De Soto 60% paved recommend that you take this route in a counterclockwise direction, as Lawrence Hill Road above De Soto is best enjoyed descending in a cool breeze rather than ascending in a warm sweat.

34 Ferryville Loop Your bike ride begins on Buck Creek Road, a gradual ride upward through the ravine with Buck Creek Ferryville meandering downward on your right. At the crest of the hill, Boma Road rambles through rolling farmlands 44 miles, 90% accented with barns and ball-top silos. Your ride takes paved you between Vernon and Crawford Counties, presenting a spectacular view of the Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin.

35 Seneca Loop Your route begins in Seneca, riding west along Short Cut, Oak Grove Ridge, and Kettle Hollow roads, you will drop gradually into the confines of the Mississippi River Valley. You’ll escape into one of the most enjoyable segments of the route; Citron Valley Road, which zigzags across the secluded valley and around

the “Hogback,” a unique geologic formation Seneca 33.1 miles maintained by The Nature Conservancy.

100% paved

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and to a route that takes you into the heart of the landscape that makes Crawford County so special. The route parallels the boundary of the Kickapoo Valley Eastman 39 miles, 92% State Wildlife Area, where you’ll see first-hand the paved intertwining ravines and native prairies that make the Kickapoo Valley a refuge of tranquility.

37 Prairie du Chien Loop The route begins on historic St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien, you will travel north along the Prairie du Chien 22.3 miles tranquil backwaters of the Mississippi, then east through picturesque Limery coulee before climbing 93% paved the ridge overlooking the river valley. The ride eastward along the ridge top meanders through the high country checkered with dairy farms as deep ravines cascade toward the river on either side.

38 Wyalusing State Park Loop

One of Wisconsin's oldest state parks, is a natural for biking. The Park also features, Native American burial Prairie du mounds, bird watching, fishing, boating, and Chien 51 miles picnicking near several scenic overlooks of the river valleys below. 93% paved

39 Round the River Bike Cruise Leave St. Feriole Island Park and pass the Kickapoo Prairie du Indian Caverns, then turn southeast and cruise down Chien the twisting roads As you follow the south bank of the Wisconsin River west, you will soon pass through a How many town named for all the early sawmills there. Now, miles? before the two rivers converge, turn north and ride past several historic sites on your way back to Prairie du Chien.

HIKING & WALKING TRAILS ALONG THE FWHP The Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway has a network of trails that connect parks, gardens, and neighborhoods with each other and their environment. Those seeking to get out and walk or hike will find ample opportunities to stretch their legs in all parts of the Parkway.

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WHERE TO HIKE

Wisconsin’s glacial history features prominently in many of the hikes available in the state. It is so prominent, in fact, that it inspired the Ice Age Trail, a series of interconnected hiking trails that bisect the state in a wavy path that follows topographical features created by the advance of the last glacier.

The southwest corner of the state, known as the Driftless Area, was not scoured by glaciers during the most recent period of glaciation, and as such, it has some of the most hilly topography in the state. Popular hiking destinations include Devil’s Lake state park in the Baraboo Hills region and Wyalusing State Park with its dramatic views overlooking the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. The very middle of the state is home to sandy plains formed from outwash from melting glaciers, and the inspiration for Aldo Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac”.

There are countless miles of established hiking trails to follow, or if you are adventurous, you can grab a map of old logging trails and strike out on less-traveled paths. There are generally many types of hiking experiences in the FWHP. There are several long-distance regional trails that cover multiple counties, or in some instances multiple states. The Ice Age Trail passes through the Heritage Area.

There are also numerous loop trails and small trail networks around the region in local, State and National Parks, nature preserves, environmental education centers, and at historic sites.

Please hike only on marked and approved trails. Many of the trails pass through private property, and veering off of the approved course could mean you're trespassing.

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Hiking/Walking Miles Heritage Resources Trails 1 1000 Island Enviromental Center 1000 Island Home to nesting eagles, herons, owls, bitterns, teal, Environ-mental 350 acre coot, ducks, mergansers and song birds. Nature Center along center with 300 trophy mounts from North America, Fox River Africa and Asia as well as several live critters. Offering Kaukauna many miles of trails, which can be used for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. 2 L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve Located along the west shore of the Bay of Green L.H. Barkhausen 9 mile Bay, this preserve has 920 acres of forest, Waterfowl trail meadows and wetlands and is known for its Preserve West refuge for a wide variety of waterfowl, wildlife Shore and plant species with over 9 groomed miles of Green Bay Green hiking. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 111

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3 De Pere Riverwalk and WildlifeViewing Pier Easily accessible to everybody, including youth, De Pere Riverwalk family, seniors, special needs, and visitors to our area. and Wildlife Ecologically, this area is excellent for fishing, sturgeon Viewing Pier spawning, and wildlife viewing. Bald eagles, white XXX pelicans, black crowned night heron, walleye, De Pere sturgeon, and salmon are some popular visitors to this territory. 4 Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary 700-acre urban wildlife refuge with live animal exhibits, interactive nature center, trails & wildlife rehabilitation site. Visitors come to explore and discover nature while learning the importance of Bay Beach Wildlife 6.5 miles preserving natural landscapes. First established in Sanctuary of free 1936 as a site for waterfowl rehabilitation, the hiking Sanctuary has grown to offer environmental Green Bay education programs to over 10,000 students, nature walks, etc. 5 Cecil Depeau Bay Shore Park Cecil Depeau Bay Shore Park, situated atop the Cecil Depeau Bay Niagara Escarpment, offers a breathtaking view Shore Park of the Bay of Green Bay. Scenic hiking trails follow the ledge of the escarpment - a geologic Hiking formation created 400 million years ago by an Green Bay trail size ancient sea. A breakwater and boat launch facility with protected harbor are also located within Bay Shore Park. Launching ramps and docks provide access for fishing, sailing, and boating enthusiasts. 6 Brown County Reforestation Camp With almost 1,600 acres, the Reforestation Camp Brown County offers a variety of outdoor activities for every age. Reforestation Camp An observation tower allows visitors to look out over the NEW Zoo, which is located within the Green Bay 18 miles Reforestation Camp.. For the outdoor enthusiast, of miles of scenic trails running throughout the trails Camp provide the opportunity for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. A playground and two rental shelter buildings are available for family gatherings and company events. 7 Calumet County Park Calument County Located on more than 200 acres on the east shore Park of Lake Winnebago, the Park includes the Niagara Escarpment, Effigy Indian Mounds,

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Hilbert 200 acres woods, hiking trails and 71 camp sites.

8 Cofrin Memorial Aboretum UWGB The Arboretum provides food and shelter for wildlife, including an estimated 45 mammal species, more than 200 resident and migratory Cofrin Memorial bird species, as well as significant populations of Aboretum 6 miles of native amphibians, reptiles, insects, and other trail arthropods. The physical proximity to the Bay Green Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary increases the movement wildlife between the Arboretum and the sanctuary.

Fox Cities Trestle / 9 Fox Cities Trestle / Friendship Trail Friendship Trail With 16 miles of recreational trails, the 16 miles Friendship/Trestle Trail is the longest trail spanning a Neenah of body of water in Wisconsin. trails 10 Fox River State Trail The Trail stretches from downtown Green Bay to the Brown/Calumet County line. From the Trailhead, approximately 5.4 miles of the urban Fox River State section of the trail is asphalt-paved. The southern Trail portion of the trail south of Heritage Road allows horseback riding on bridle paths along side the Green Bay trail corridor. A "Health Trail" along a portion of the Fox River Trail in Allouez provides trail users with an outdoor fitness challenge course. An 20 mile Annual State Trail Pass or a Daily Pass is trail required for bicyclists, roller-bladers, and horseback riders over 16 years old. There is no fee for walkers.

Friendship State 11 Friendship State Trail Trail This 6 mile trail connects the communities of 6 mile Brillion and Forest Junction. Crosses Fox River Trail Trail in Forest Junction. Green Bay 12 Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Three miles of trails, including nearly 2 miles of elevated boardwalks, provide access to the Heckrodt Wetland wetland habitat to all visitors to explore and enjoy Reserve bird watching, walking, photography, and snowshoeing in winter. Wagons and strollers are Appleton / 3 mile available for check out to increase visitor Menasha trail enjoyment of the hiking trails. Wheelchairs are Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 113

available for visitors who may need assistance.

13 Bridge Over Little lake Butte des Mort The Menasha Lock has become a popular recreation spot. The lock is adjacent to the Fox Bridge over Little .8 mile Cities Trestle Trial. This .8-mile abandoned Lake Butte des Mort Walk railroad trestle was converted into a pedestrian way bridge, which crosses Little Lake Butte des Menasha Morts. The trail begins near the lock in the City of Menasha with an “Amsterdam style” lift bridge and crosses the lake, concluding at Fritse Park in the Town of Menasha. 14 Gordon Bubolz Nature Preservation Gordon Bubolz An 8-mile trail system for hiking, jogging, bird Nature Preservation watching, cross-country skiing and nature observation. This nature preserve is a 775 acre Appleton wildlife preserve and nature education facility 8 mile with various trails to observe birding and other trail natural wildlife. 15 Gardens of the Fox Cities Gardens of the Fox Cities is a 38 acre public Gardens of the Fox 38 garden, complete with a Taliesin designed Scheig Cities acre Learning Center. The Taliesin firm includes architects trained by world-renowned, Wisconsin- Appleon born architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. 16 Highway 10 Trail Asphalt Parking: Fritse Park, the Town of 8 mile Menasha Municipal Complex, and on American Highway 10 Trail trail Drive. A segment of the Friendship Trail, the Highway 10 trail currently runs from American Menasha and Drive to County CB. The Lake Street overpass is Neenah bicycle friendly, offering a connection to Neenah.

17 Apple Creek Trail Asphalt Parking: Lot at Ballard Road and Apple Creek Trail Evergreen Drive Developed by the Appleton 4.5 Parks & Recreation Department, travels from the Appleton miles west end of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans property, past the Youth Sports Complex and almost to Holland Road. 18 Newberry Trail Newberry Trail Telulah Park and on several cross streets along the trail. Located between South River Street and Appleton Telulah Park in Appleton, the trail runs along the 1.2 miles south bank of the navigation canal of the Fox River near downtown. It offers spectacular views Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 114

of the Fox River with ample benches for seating and opportunities for fishing. Experience the 19 Experience the Locks - to be developed Locks Menasha, De Pere, Little Rapids, Appleton XXX 1,2,3,4, and Cedars Multi-Communities 20 High Cliff State Park This park, overlooking the largest inland lake in Wisconsin, is situated on limestone cliffs, once High Clliff State 25 miles sacred to Native Americans. History and geology Park of trails buffs will enjoy the park's effigy mounds, lime kiln and quarry. There are scenic vistas, mountain Sherwood trails and nature hiking trails.

21 Mountain Bay State Trail A county-operated 83-mile rail bed trail that passes through a wide variety of landscapes between Wausau and Green Bay areas. Many Mountain Bay State 83 mile bridges. Trail users must use streets and roads Trail rail bed through Shawano. Open year-round, daylight trail hours for seasonal hiking, biking, and horseback Green Bay riding. No snowmobiling in the Brown County section.

22 Monominee Park Monominee Park Oshkosh's largest park stretches 109-acres along the 109 acre shore of Lake Winnebago. A paved walkway around Oshkosh by the beach and lake, great place to bike, walk, and enjoy Lake Winnebago.

23 Eisenbahn State Trail Eisenbahn State This 25 mile trail travels past the historic West Trail 25 miles Bend Depot, sections of the Milwaukee River, of trails towns and open farmland near the Kettle Fond du Lac Moraine.

24 Eldorado Marsh Wildlife Eldorado Marsh consists of over 6,000 acres of Eldorado Marsh state-owned land. A trail runs through the center Wildlife of the marsh, permitting the visitor to observe 6,500 wildlife at close range. Waterfowl, songbirds and acres other wildlife are common. This marsh is heavily Fond du Lac used by sportsmen and is also used for hiking, Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 115

bird-watching and canoeing.

25 Gottried Prairie & Arboretum – UW-FDL 42 acres includes wildlife pond, interactive trails, walking paths, and monthly education programs. Gottried Prairie & Located at UW-FDL, the Arboretum is composed Arboretum of 37.5 acres of native prairie. Serves as an 42 acres outdoor recreation facility including about 0.8 Fond du Lac miles of walking trails and an established interpretive trail with 12 signs introducing visitors to the prairie community. 26 Hobbs Woods

Most of the park is thickly wooded, but several Hobbs Woods acres of prairie, planted in 1979-80, are coming 3 mile along well. Parsons Creek carves a large ravine Fond du Lac trail through the park, and harbors some naturally reproducing brook trout. About three miles of nature trails.

27 Kieckhaefer Park The park has 120 acres of well groomed and hilly Kieckhaefer Park trails, woodlands and a small stream. In addition, the park is a part of the Niagara Escarpment and Fond du Lac 120 acres has a high ledge with an overlook tower.

28 Lakeside Park With over 400 acres of open recreational space on the south end of Lake Winnebago, Lakeside Park is a great place to visit. Summertime brings impressive birding opportunities, flower displays, Lakeside Park boating of all kinds, picnics, and children of all ages 400 acres to the many playgrounds. Fond du Lac

29 Wild Goose State Trail A 34-mile county-operated trail skirting the western edge of the vast Horicon Marsh from Fond du Lac to Clyman Junction. Visit the Marsh and stop at the Marsh Haven Nature Center down Hwy 49. Learn about its wildlife, the Native Wild Goose State 34 mile American tribes who loved it, the pioneers who Trail trail drained it, and the conser-vationists who restored it and get a fantastic "bird's eye view" of the Fond du Lac marsh.

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30 Mascoutin Valley State Park Trail The Mascoutin Valley State Park Trail is a 32- mile State Mascoutin Valley park trail, twenty-two miles of which are located State Park Trail 32 mile in Fond du Lac County. The trail is surfaced trail between Berlin and Ripon with limestone Fond du Lac screenings, similar to the Wild Goose Trail. The trail is used for hiking, cycling, running and snowmobiling. 31 Northwestern Trail This trail is a short segment of railroad right-of- Northwestern Trail way located between the Ripon and the west 2.5 mile county line. It is used for hiking, cycling and Fond du Lac trail running. The rural section is used for snow mobiling. 32 Peebles Trail Peebles Trail This trail is a 5.6-mile segment of abandoned railroad right-of-way and active road between Fond du Lac 5.6 mile Fond du Lac and St. Peter. trail 33 Prairie Trail The Prairie Trail is a 7 mile pedestrian/bicycling Prairie Trail path along the Highway 151 Fond du Lac Bypass between Martin Road and Winnebago Drive. Fond du Lac This asphalt paved trail is part of a connecting 7 mile system of trails to link the Wild Goose State Trail trail and the Peebles Trail. 34 Ledge Park Ledge Park lies along the Niagara Escarpment, a natural rock ledge which divides the park into upper and lower areas and provides a breathtaking overlook of the famous Horicon Ledge Park XX miles Marsh and the surrounding countryside. The of trails upper portion is heavily wooded and the lower Horicon portion also offers a group shelter, picnic areas, hiking trails, a wildlife pond and play equipment. The hiking trails wind along the ledge, between and over interesting and unique rock formations and through heavily wooded areas. 35 Buena Vista Grasslands Buena Vista Grasslands lies south of Plover. BVG Buena Vista is largely managed for Greater Prairie-Chicken Grasslands 11,000 with beneficial side effects for all species that acres share grassland habitat. These grasslands are in Portage excess of 11,000 acres managed by the WDNR.

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The first, the Levee Trail follows along the Wisconsin second trail is much shorter, maybe a mile in total, but follows along Portage’s historic canal. Both trails have little elevation and are great places for the kids to learn. Ice Age Trail – 36 Ice Age Trail – Portage Canal & Marquette

Portage Canal & Segment Marquette Segment The Ice Age Trail begins in Portage at the Portage 11.5 miles Pauquette Park and continues 11.5 miles through Portage and north to Governors Bend Park. 37 MacKensey Environmental Education Center The MacKenzie Environmental Education Center MacKensey (MEEC) is one of the most diverse Environ-mental 240 acres environmental education centers in Wisconsin. Education Center Encompassing 250 acres, the center has a variety of habitat types including prairie and forestland. Portage MEEC is an excellent place to visit and learn more about the natural world through hands-on outdoor experiences, family outings, hiking and picnics. 38 John Muir County Park South of Montello on Hwy F. The famous naturalist's, John Muir, boyhood home has been John Muir County 125 preserved and has been named a National Park acre park Historic Landmark. The 125-acre park includes 30-acre Fountain (Ennis) Lake with a boat Montello access, picnic grounds, restroom and hiking trails. 39 Ice Age Trail A very scenic hiking trail with some fairly steep Ice Age Trail sections but it is worth the effort. First you will pass under a stone rail road tressle, skirt a field Lodi and then begin about a half mile ascent through 6.5 miles hard woods. Next the trail begins to open up. You will go under some electric lines, come to an informative trail marker and then reach the trail's high point. From the open fields you can see the scenic Baraboo bluffs.

40 Aldo Leopold Foundation Aldo Leopold Opened in 2007, the Leopold Center is the Nature Center quintessential "green" building extolling the heritage of conservationist Aldo Leopold. Baraboo # of trails Activities include guided tours of the Leopold "shack" and farm and tours of the Leopold

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Center's "green" design and features. Self guided tours are also an option. 41 Natural Bridge State Park The park features the largest natural arch in the state. Directly beneath the arch is a rock shelter once used by Paleo-Indians. here are two trails in the park, totaling about 3.5 miles. The arch and Natural Bridge rock shelter are short distance up the Indian State Park Moccasin Nature Trail, which then loops further through the wooded hills. Signs along the trail North Freedom 3.5 miles interpret the medicinal uses of many native plants. The longer Whitetail Hiking Trail leads across the highway to the less-used southern half of the park. 42 Sauk Prairie River Walk The paved trail is just about a mile-and-a-half long, stretched out to 3 miles round-trip. Along the way, there a few historic points of interest such as Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society and Sauk Prairie River Tripp Museum. To add a few more miles, you Walk 1.5 miles can continue from the southern end of the trail, across the highway 12 bridge and onto a 2 mile Sauk Prairie section of trail that follows along the highway.

43 Spring Green Preserve Spring Green Prairie is known as “Wisconsin’s Desert” this 1000-acre landscape is a rolling Spring Green sand prairie on an old terrace of the Wisconsin Preserve 1,000 acres River. Visitors can go hiking, photography and bird watching. The dry sandy soils contain many Spring Green desert-like plants that thrive in several sand blows with shifting dunes and open sand. 44 Tower Hill State Park Tower Hill State Visit the park's restored shot tower and melting Park house, to see exhibits on lead shot making from 2 mile trail the 1800s. Challenging bluff trails and Spring Green panoramic views. Scenic vistas, forests and trails. 45 Blue River Sand Barrens State Natural Area The unstable, sandy soil of this 130-acre terrace Blue River Sand along the Wisconsin River is one of the state's Barrens State largest and best examples of a dry prairie-like Natural Area 130 acres landscape and moving sand dune communities. Reptiles like the six-lined racerunner live here

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Blue River along with many species of grassland birds and river turtles that nest in the dunes.

46 Lower WI River State Wildlife Area Lower WI River In the southwestern corner of the state, the State Wildlife Area Wisconsin River forms the boundary between Trails? Grant and Iowa Counties on the south and Boscobel, Blue Crawford and Richland Counties to the north. River, Muscoda, The Lower Wisconsin River State Wildlife Area Prairie du Chien flanks that part of the river in several districts units. 47 Lower WI State Riverway Lower WI The Riverway from Sauk Prairie to the State Riverway Mississippi abounds in birds and wildlife and the 79,275 history of Wisconsin is written in the bluffs and Sauk Prairie to acres marshes of the area. A visitor can fish or hunt, Prairie du Chien canoe or boat, hike or ride horseback or just enjoy the river scenery.

48 Rush Creek State Natural Area This natural area is an example of a "goat prairie" and is an important habitat for numerous

rare plants and animals. Rare animals include 2,207 acres wing snaggletooth, Kentucky and cerulean Rush Creek State Natural Area warblers, Acadian flycatcher, red-shouldered hawk, and the gorgonne checkerspot butterfly. Ferryville

49 Lock and Dam 9 and Pool 9 Pool No. 9 on the Mississippi River stretches from the lock and dam south of Lynxville north to Genoa. Travel Hwy. 35, the Great River Road, and enjoy this huge body of water. During migrations, hundreds of thousands of ducks can be seen from the many pull-off areas located Lock and Dam 9 along the highway. Good numbers of Tundra and Pool 9 # miles of Swans use the area as do American White trails? Pelicans. Turkey Vultures, hawks and Bald Lynxville Eagles soar on the thermal air currents along the bluffs. The Cold Springs Boat Landing north of Lynxville is a good place to watch water birds of all kinds.

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50 Wauzeka Bottoms State Natural Area Part of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, Wauzeka Bottoms contains an extensive stand of mature floodplain forest on the north side of the Wauzeka Bottoms Wisconsin River. The canopy is dominated by State Natural Area silver maple, swamp white oak, river birch, and green ash, with lesser amounts of hackberry, 798 acres American elm, honey locust, cottonwood, black willow, yellowbud hickory, and basswood. The Wauzeka structure varies from closed canopy with an open understory to semi-open canopy with brushy understory of button bush, winterberry, elderberry, and prickly ash where the canopy is broken due to running sloughs, oxbow lakes, and beaver ponds.

51 Kickpoo Indian Caverns & Nataive American Museum The largest show cave in the Midwest. A Kickpoo Indian beautiful centuries old Indian shelter carved by Caverns &Native an ancient underground sea and glistening with American Museum onyx. Our guides walk you through marvelous stalactite chambers and genuinely natural formations formed eons ago by an ancient sea

and later by the ancient river. Our caverns are Wauzeka meant to be experienced LIVE...all of the sights and the sounds do add up to a truly unique and enjoyable experience

52 Wyalusing State Park Wyalusing State This state park overlooks the confluence of the Park Wisconsin and Mississippi River, it is one of Wisconsin's oldest parks. Indian burial mounds, Prairie du 2,700 canoe trail, bird watching, camping, canoe Chien acreas rental.

53 Effigy Mounds National Monument The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 12 affiliated American Indian Effigy Mounds tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate National Monument the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian Prairie du Chien 2 mile trail mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.

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53 St. Feriole Island This 240-acre island on the east channel of the Mississippi River has a mix of habitats including beaches, floodplain forest and grassland. In the St. Feriole Island spring, floodwaters create mud flats ideal for migrating shorebirds. One may see American Prairie du Chien 5 mile Avocets along the beach. A trail leads away trail from the parking lot to a floodplain hardwood forest.

54 La Riviere Park A 300 acre city park in its natural setting with native prairie is located southeast of Prairie du La Riviere Park Chien on Bridgeport Terrace above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi 6 miles of rivers. The park provides hiking, nature, bird Prairie du trails watching, cross country skiing, 50-60 miles of Chien horse trails in park and ajoining trails, archery area, picnic area, shelter house and free horse camping and primitive camping.

HUNTING ALONG THE FWHP

Hunting Areas Location Types of Hunting Omro Bowhunters Oshkosh Club The Eagles Nest Portage Horicon Marsh Horicon International Education Center Mecan River 1 Deer, duck and Goose hunting Outfitters & Lodge On Fox River near Princeton the Mecan River Captain Mike Princeton Norton’s Fishing Hunting Adventures, Inc. Between Mazomanie Deer – marshy land area and close to the County and Sauk lower Wisconsin Riverway County

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Devil’s Lake State Baraboo Park Bear Creek Fishery 798 acres of public land; marsh; deer and Area – Sauk and water fowl Richland Counties Northwood Retreat Boscobel Hunting Preserve & Game Farm Trempealeau Trempealeau Waterfowl hunt National Wildlife Refuge

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WINTER SPORTS ALONG THE FWHP

CROSS- SNOW DOWN- COUNTRY SNOW- MOBIL- HILL COUNTY CITY SKIING SHOEING ING SKIING MAP FEES HOURS GENERAL Can walk on all county Trails are open from sunrise to 11:00 pm; parks free; Trails not lite. 920-448-4466 press 9 for Cannot cross country skiing info; press 8 for Walk on or $5/person; snowmobiling; Snowmobiling Map: Snowshoe Seasonal http://www.co.brown.wi.us/i_brown/d/facilit on Cross- $40 single; y_and_park_management/snowmobile_trails BROWN country or $70 Family .pdf M-F - 9 a.m 4 pm Sat/Sun 12- Barkhausen Lodge Suamico Y Y 4 pm 2024 Lakeview Drive; 920-448-4466 Daily 8 am - Neshota Park Shelter Denmark Y Y 4 pm 5757 Park Road M-F - 9 a.m 4 pm Restrooms and changing rooms open 5 am - Sat/Sun 9 10 pm daily; 4418 Reforestation Road; 920- Reforestation Ski Lodge Green Bay Y Y am -4 pm 448-4466 Brown County Trails Information Green Bay Y 305 E Walnut St; Suite 304; 920-448-4466 Trails are east of I-43 and north of Highway 54. Y Trails are east of I-43 and south of Highway 54. Y Trails are west of I-43 and east of County PP to County W, then County W south Y Trails are east of the Fox Y River and west of County Y Trails are west of the Fox Y River and south of Highway Y Trails are west of the Bay of Green Bay and north of Highway 29 in the Howard Suamico area Y Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Green Bay Y Y 1660 E. Shore Drive; Voice: 920-391-3671 M-F 4:30 - 7:45 pm Weather and Conditions Permitting. Must Sat/Sun have a sustainable base of snow prior to 11:30 am - opening. Call 920.391.3670 for hill Triangle Sports Area Green Bay Y Y 7:45 pm conditions Fox River Trail Green Bay Y 2984 Shawano Ave; 920-662-5123 Friendship State Trail Green Bay Y 2984 Shawano Ave; 920-662-5123 Mountain Bay State Trail Green Bay Y 305 E Walnut; 920-448-4466

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CROSS- SNOW DOWN- COUNTRY SNOW- MOBIL- HILL COUNTY CITY SKIING SHOEING ING SKIING MAP FEES HOURS GENERAL

For snowmobile trail information, current conditions, and open/closed status please OUTAGAMIE call (920) 832-4790 and press option 3. M-F 8 am - 4pm; Sat/Sun 10 1000 Islands Environmental am - 3:30 Center Kaukauna Y Y pm 1000 Beaulieu Ct; 920-766-4733 Winnebago 200 Snowmobile Tour Kaukauna Y 920-232-1960 Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve Appleton Y Y 4815 N Lynndale Dr; 920-731-6041 Outagamie county Trails Information Appleton Y 1375 E Broadway; 920-832-4790 Plamann Park Appleton Y Y 1375 E Broadway; 920-832-4790 Power Sport Rentals of Snowmobile Rentals and Tours; N9690 Wisconsin Appleton Y county Highway N; 920-428-9750 Reid Golf Course Appleton Y 1100 E Fremont St; 920-832-5926 Telulah Park Appleton Y 1300 E Newberry St; 920-832-5905

WINNEBAGO Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Menasha Y 1305 Plank Road; 920-720-9349 O-Hauser Park Menasha Y 1987 O'Leary Road; 920-720-7108 Winnebago County Trails 625 E County Road Y Ste 500; 920-232- Information Oshkosh Y 1960

CALUMET Calumet County Cross Trails on the Niagara Escarpment; N6150 Country Ski Trails Hilbert Y County Rd EE; 920-849-1494 Calumet County Trails Information Hilbert Y Y N6150State Park Road; 920-849-1494 Calumet State Park Hilbert Y Y N6150 State Park Road; 920-439-1008 Brown /Calumet Cty Line to Ott Road; 920- Fox River Trail Hilbert Y 439-1008 6 am - 11 High Cliff State Park Sherwood Y Y Y pm N7630 State Park Road ; 920-969-1106

Ledge View Nature Center Chilton Y Y W2348 Short Road; 920-849-7094

FOND DU LAC Fond du Eldorado marsh Lac Y Y State Road 23 West; 920-424-3050 Fond du Eisenbahn State Park Lac Y 920-929-3135 Fond du Fond du Lac Lac Y 171 S Pioneer Road; 920-929-6840 Fond du Hobbs Woods Lac Y Hickory Road; 920-929-3135 Fond du Wild Goose State Trail Lac Y Y 160 S Macy; 920-929-3135

PORTAGE Ice Age Trail - Portage Canal l & Marquette Seg. Portage Y Y 608-742-7837

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CROSS- SNOW DOWN- COUNTRY SNOW- MOBIL- HILL COUNTY CITY SKIING SHOEING ING SKIING MAP FEES HOURS GENERAL GREEN LAKE Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge Princeton Y W720 State Road 23; 920-295-3439

COLUMBIA Devil's Head Resort and convention Center Merrimac Y Y S6330 Bluff Road; 608-493-2251

SAUK

Baraboo Range Prairie du Trails runs along the river through the town Snowmobile Tour Sac Y and up the Baraboo Range; 608-643-4168 Sauk County Trails Information Hillpoint Y S7995 Whitemound Dr; 608-546-5011

IOWA

CRAWFORD Prairie du La Riviere Park Chien Y 62036 Vineyard Coulee Road; 608-326-2718 Prairie du Wyalusing State Park Chien Y 13081 State Park Ln; 608-996-2261 Crawford County Trails Prairie du 225 N Beaumont Road Ste 230; 608-326- Information Chien Y 0270 SPECIAL EVENTS ITINERARIES Special Events will be referenced in the Calendar of Events that would be placed on the FWHP web site. Since most of these require certain times, locations, fees depending upon the performances, the Calendar of Events would be the proper vehicle to place these special events, activities, festivals and performances and would be managed by the FWHP partner communities.

SPORTS ITINERARIES Sports will be referenced in two locations: Hunting will be under Land Users and Fishing will be under Water Users – River Access Points.

WATER USERS ALONG THE FWHP Water users are divided into the following categories: Access to Waterways, Paddling, Boating, Boat Tours, and Fishing

ACCESS TO FWHP WATERWAYS – Information from Tom Young Boating/Paddling on the FWHP

Rercreational boaters and paddlers of all experience levels and interest will find a variety of opportunities for them in the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Water Trails. Rivers, lakes, and streams afford recreational, boaters, kayakers, and canoeists an abundance of publicly accessible facilities in all parts of the Heritage Area.

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WHERE TO BOAT/PADDLE

There are currently 71 access points across the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Water Trail that provide access to rivers and its lakes. Recreation boaters (and for fishing), canoes, rowboats, and pedalboats, in addition to other recreational devices that can be rented at facilities throughout the Parkway.

For those seeking a little more movement, several sections of the river's trail are navigable seasonally. Please note that the some river areas can be narrow, fast moving and more challenging for the inexperienced paddler. These sections are recommended for experienced paddlers only.

Please do not trespass on private property while putting in or taking out. Please access the river and its lakes or stream only at marked locations.

PADDLING ON THE FOX WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY WATER TRAIL

Paddling Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Water Trail can be a fun way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Public access points to the rivers are marked as stops on the river Water Trail. These locations are publicly owned and maintained and meet the Department of Natural Resources standards. Look for the signs at these launch points. The river can be shallow and rocky at spots, so please be sure to check the water levels in the area you wish to paddle before putting in. Also, please note that there are XX dams/locks along the Parkway, and paddlers are required by law to portage around these dams. Portages can be lengthy in unimproved locations.

To gauge how much time it takes to paddle from one landing to the other, consult the water trail map to calculate how the river miles from point A to B. Typically 4 river miles will take a little more than an hour under normal flow conditions. Or, visually gauge the speed of the river. The average person walks at 3 miles per hour. Is the river moving slower or faster than you can walk?

Boating Adventures along the FWHP

Boating Areas Waterway Location 1000 Island 1 Kaukauna Environ-mental 350 acre Paddling-Kayaking Center along Fox River

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Ashwaubenon May 2 Park Fox River Ashwaubenon Marina 3 Green Bay Fox River Fox River Marquette County 4 Fox River-Germania Marsh; Lower Neenah River below Oxford, Grand River Marsh; Montello River Columbia Park 5 Lake Calumet 19 acre park Winnebago N13040 Calumet Harbor Rd. Fox 6 Fox River Green Bay High Cliff State Park 7 Winnebago Sherwood Boat launch/sailing harbor Boat through locks 8 Fox River Green Bay Metro Boat Launch 9 Fox River Located at mouth of Fox River and the Great and Great Lake (Lake Michigan) Lakes Sunset Park 10 Fox River Kimberly Boat Launch/Access to Locks Waterboard Warriors 11 Fox River Wrightstown Park 12 Wrightowns Boat launching and docking Fox River facilities Lowewr wisconsin 13 Canoe Merrill to Prairie du Chien Nation’s River hardest working river 92 miles Nazinanie Beach 14 Swimming Wisconsin Mazomanie Clothing Optional River Merrimac Ferry 15 Car & Pedestrian Ferry ride on Historic Ferry Lake Highway State Road 113; only ferry in Wisconsin Wisconsin Prairie du Chien Boat 16 Prairie du Chien; Cedar Strret; St. Feriole Landings Mississippi Slough, Marina, Villa Louis, Lawler Park, River Campion Landings Wisconsin River 17 Canoe Race Wisconsin Muscoda July 21-8 miles River EAA Water Plane 18 Show Oshkosh

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Boat Tours Waterway Location

Fox Lady Fox River Green Bay 200 Main St. Lake Winnebago Lake Green Bay Sailing Charters Winnebago Lighthouse Tour Lake Lake Winnebago Winnebago Water Tour Boaats Fox River Green Bay Canoe Kayak Tours Entire Parkway Concepts Eage Eye river Guide Wisconsin Prairie du Chien LLC River Mississippi Explorer Mississippi Prairie du Chien; 1/5 hour sightseeing 220 N. Cruises Water St. Daytrip Fox river Princeton Canoes/Kayaks near the Mecan river Escapade lake Wisconsin Green Lake 60 ft. Catamaran 643 Illinois Cruises River Avenue Fin ‘N Feather Winneconne 2 hour Ride 22 W. main Street showboats

Where to Rent Canoes or Kayaks along the FWHP

County Town/Village/City Boat Rentals Street Contact Information

Brown Green Bay Bertrands 419 North 920-432-1296 Sporting Goods Broadway Inc.

Brown Green Bay Life Tools 930 Waube Lane 920-432-7399 Adventure Outfitter

Brown Green Bay Shotgun Eddy 128 North 920-432-1296 Broadway

Outagamie

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Calumet

Winnebago Oshkosh Adventure 734 North Main 920-235-8893 Outfitters Street

Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Lakeside Park & North end of 800-937-9123 Lighthouse Main Street

Waushara

Marquette

Green Lake Green Lake Zephyr Kayak & N6205 County 920-294-3949 Recreation Road A

Green Lake Princeton Mecan River W720 State 920-295-3439 Outfitters Road 23

Columbia Merrimac Glacier valley S7189 Highway Wilderness 78 Adventures

Sauk Spring Green Wisconsin Meet at spring 608-432-5058 Canoe Company Green canoe launch

Sauk Spring Green River Run 3732 Cty. Hwy 888-550-3174 Ranch and C Canoe Outfitters

Sauk Spring Green Wisconsin S13220 Shifflet 608-588-2826 Riverside Resort Road

Sauk Arena Traders Canoe 6747 US 608-588-7282 Rental Highway 14

Sauk Sauk City Bender’s Bluff 10032 Huerth 608-544-2906 View Canoe Road Rental

Sauk Sauk City Blackhawk PO Box 57 608-643-6724 River Runs 10032 County Road Y

Sauk Sauk City Sauk-Prairie 944 Water Street 608-643-6589

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Canoe Rental

Sauk Sauk City Wisconsin Meet at launch 608-432-5058 Canoe Company Sauk city canoe launch site

Sauk Sauk City Wisconsin River 7554 US Hwy 86-412-2663 Outings 12

Sauk Blue River Blue River 30530 Eagle 608-537-2191 Outfitters Cave road

Sauk Lone Rock Wax Inn 234 oak Street 608-583-2086

Richland

Dane Mazomanie Bender’s Canoe Rental

Dane Mazomanie Blackhawk 10032 County 608-643-6724 River Runs road Y

Iowa Arena Sandbar Canoe 300 Dalogasa 608-753-2615 Rentals Drive

Iowa Arena Trader’s Bar and 6147 State Hwy 608-588-7282 Canoe Rental 14

Grant Boscobel Rent-a Canoe 1503 Chestnut 608-375-5130

Grant Boscobel Riverfront 4452 State high 608-375-4525 Camping 133

Grant Boscobel Wisconsin River 715 Wisconsin 608-412-2663 Outings Ave

Grant Muscoda River View Hills 24678 State 608-739-3472 Canoe Rental Road 60

Crawford Muscoda Honkers 34055 State 608-239-9009 Paddling Rental Hwy 80

Crawford Prairie du Chien Captain’s Cove 13389 WU Hwy 608-994-2860 Motel 18 #C

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Crawford Prairie du Chien Willy & Nellie’s 400 W. 608-326-8602 Place Blackhawk Ave

Crawford Prairie du Chien Cabela’s 33901 State 608-326-5600 Outdoor Gear Hwy 35

Crawford Readstown Voyager Canoe Rout 1, Box 608-629-5745 Rentals 1027

Crawford Wauzeka Marshview W1500 Highway 608-875-6766 Canoe Rental 60

Crawford Wauzeka Wauzeka Canoe 1304 E. Main 608-875-6766 Rental Street

ACCESS TO WATERWAYS ALONG THE FWHP

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DNR WATER ACCESS ALONG FWHP

County Town/Village/City DNR Waterway Comments Location Brown Outagamie Calumet Sherwood High Cliff State Lake Park Winnebago Winnebago Oshkosh Picnic Point Lake Fishery Area Winnebago Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Eldorado Fond du Lac Wildlife Area River Waushara Red Granite Will Creek Willow Creek, Clear trout river Fishery Area Rattlesnake, Thornstead and Cedar Spring Creek Waushara City of Wautoma White River Streams flow Fishery Area into the Fox River Marquette Green Lake Montello Grand River Near Lake Marsh Wildlife Puckaway Area Green Lake Princeton/Berlin White River M Closed to public marsh Wildlife from June 15 – Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 139

Area Oct. 15 Columbia Portage Pine Island Wisconsin Wildlife Area River Columbia Lowville Township Rocky Run Runs into the Fishery Area Wisconsin River Columbia Poynette Rowan Creek Runs into Lake Fishery Area Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River Sauk 92.3 miles from Lower 2/3 users Prairie du Sac to the Wisconsin State between Prairie Mississippi Riverway du Sac and Spring Green Private experience between Spring Green and Boscobel; stretch below Boscobel is secluded Sauk Spring Green Spring Green Lower Unit: Wisconsin Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area Sauk Spring Green Bakkens Pond Lower Unit Wisconsin Sauk Lone Rock Lone Rock Lower Unit: Wisconsin Smith Slough and Sand Prairie State Natural Area Richland So of Lone Rock Buena vista Lower Unit: Gotham Wisconsin Jack Pine Barrens State Natural Area Dane Mazomanie Mazomanie Lower Unit: Wisconsin Mazomanie Bottoms State Natural Area and Mazomanie Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 140

Oak Barrens State Natural Area Iowa Avoca Avoca Unit: Lower Avoca Prairie Wisconsin and Savanna State Natural Area Grant Blue River Blue River Lower Unit: Wisconsin Blue River Bluffs and Blue River Sands Grant Boscobel Boscobel Unit Lower Wisconsin Grant Woodman Woodman Unit: Lower Woodman Lake Wisconsin Sand Prairies and Dead Lake State Natural Area Grant Millville Millville Unit: Lower Adiantum Wisconsin Woods State Natural Area

Grant Wyalusing Wyalusing Lower Wisconsin Crawford Gays Mills Kickapoo River Kickapoo River Wildlife Area – Bell Center Unit: Lower Kickapoo and Kickapoo Conservation Opportunity Area in Wisconsin’s Wildlife Action plan and at the Hogback Prairie State Natural Area

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FISHING ALONG THE FWHP

Fishing Areas City Location De Pere Riverwalk De Pere

Perkofski Boat De Pere Brown County Fairgounds Launch 1500 Fort Howard Ave. Bomier Bpat De Pere 700 Fox river Drive Launch Wrightstown Park Wrightstown Fox River Fishing Boat launching and docking facilities Allouex Optimist Allouez Heritage Hill Canoe Launch Fox Point Lauanch Green Bay Near Dairy Queen Metro Boat Launch Green Bay Poilier Street Green Bay Fishing Pier Prairie du chien Prairie du Cedar Street; St. Feriole Slough, Marina, Villa Boat Landings Chien Louis, Lawler Park Campion Landings Lily Lake Park Green Bay 40 acre lake which is popular with local fishermen Mentro Boat Fox River Green Bay; located at mouth of Fox River and Launch and Great Great Lakes (Lake Michigan) Lakes Fishing Fond du Lac Boat Fond du Lac Lakeside Park West, Lakeside Park Lighthouse Launches Harbor, Lakeside Park, Hwy 45 Wayside Park; Black Wolf, Fisherman’s Road, Columbia Park, Velvet Beach, Brothertown Harbor Fond du Lac Trout Fond du Lac Lake Fifteen Creek; Byron Creek, Feldner’s Streams Creek, Parsons Creek, Sheboygan River, Silver Creek, East to Parsons Creek Lake Winnebago Fond du Lac Fishing Guides Portage Wisconsin River Fishing Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Auburn Lake, Bernice Lake, Buttermilk Lake, Waterways Butzke Lake, Cambellsport Millpond, Cedar Lake, Crooked Lake, Fairwater Pond, Forest Lake, Kettle Moraine Lake, Lake Winnebago, Long Lake, Mallard Hole Lake, Mauthe Lake, Mischos Pond, Raspberry Lake, Ripon Pond, Rush Lake Sprice Lake, Tittle Lake, Wolf Lake Sturgeon Spearing Lake Winnebago

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APPENDIX I – CONDUCT SHAREHOLDERS MEETING – PUBLIC SESSIONS – FEBRUARY 2012

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EDP QUESTIONS: PUBLIC SESSIONS FEBRUARY 2012

1. PUBLIC MEETING INPUT RE: UNIQUE ASSETS AND FEATURES (SESSION C-1)

2. PUBLIC MEETING INPUT RE: ACTIVITIES OR PRODUCTS TO ENGAGE THE VISITOR (SESSION C-2)

3. PUBLIC MEETING INPUT RE: COMMUNITIES BECOME VISITOR FOCUSED (SESSION D-1)

4. PUBLIC MEETING INPUT RE: COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES FOR VISITORS (SESSION D-2)

FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY MASTER ECONOMIC IMPACT PLAN PUBLIC MEETING INPUT RE: UNIQUE ASSETS AND FEATURES (SESSION C-1)

Prairie du Chien (7 attendees) Old Car Tours (car clubs) (1) Tour Heritage destinations (3)  Villa Louis  Historical sites Villa Louis  Culinary classes  Carriage classics Arts – Mississippi River Sculpture Park (1) Biker clubs – Natural beauty and scenic roads Music Events in Prairie du Chien (1)  Country on the River  Blues Fest Highway 60 – scenic byways Silent Sports (2)  Paddling, biking, geo-caching, canoeing  Sand bars  Cross country skiing  Hiking trails  Equestrian trails  Biking trails need improvement  Hunting and fishing Eagle watching Mound tours (1) Horse farms – Sauk city DNR land for hiking (1) Snowmobiling Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 144

State Parts and natural areas (1) Art tours and workshops (2) Antiquing/clustering Themed hostels – social interaction (1)

Arena/Spring Green (11 attendees) Bradford Bison Returns – Paleo Indians  Mini Sauk Dome Home  Largest collection of stuffed birds  Discovered in 2005 – Returning Home! Eagle watching days (1) Nude beach American Players Theater (2) Taliesin (3) Wisconsin River (2) House on the Rock Flow winter fun Day/Rhythm on the River Spring Green Art Fest Culinary Specialties  Cheeses Cow chip contest Bob Fest – Bob Dylan Ferry Bluff (1) Frank’s Hill (1) Tower Hill state Park (3) Devil’s Lake – 5 M people (1) Land’s End Sale Great Sauk Trail; - future (1) Badger Army Ammunition – restoring prairie Heck’s & Peck’s Agri-tourism August Derleth - writer

Merrimac (12 attendees) Wollersheim Winery (1) Taliesin (3) American Players theatre (1) Network with those coming to waterparks Network with downhill skiers Silent Sports (2) Coordinate and promoting regionally, nationally and internationally Nude Beach (1) Decorah = Bait shop and canoe shop Portage (3) Indian Agency Fort and Winnebago Museum at portage Zona Gail (Woman Pulitzer Prize winner-Breese

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River Arts on Water (PDF) (2) Leopold foundation (2) International Crane Foundation (3) John Muir Homestead (1) How do we promote and preserve the uniqueness’s of the parkway across the 260 miles? Create a “Bedford Falls” to FWHP

Montello (at least 28 attendees) Amish – Old world practices (2) Clam fishing – Berlin and Portage (1) Breweries Granite quarries (2) Sand stone Railroads First Cranberry Marsh in Berlin Wild rice Lotus beds in Buffalo and Pac away Lakes (1) Hydro-electric Power Active Museums (1) Hidden History Mural trail Horse carriage rides Pheasant hunting ATV’s/snowmobiles (1) Fisheries (2) Three national champion field trail day trainers Dog sledding Princeton Catholic Church’s (1) Polish church festival Saunter sites (5) Veterans Monument trail Sturgeon (1) John Muir (4) Granite Quarry (8) Rendezvous (2) Ice Age Trail (4) Cranes (6) Bird County/Bird City/Birding (11) Tree city Five marshes (2) Biking routes Flea Market (26-weeks/years Princeton) (14) Barn quilts (2) Silent Sports  Hunting fishing  Bird Watching (7)  Skiing (cross country and downhill)  Hiking (1)

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 Canoeing (7)  Kayaking  Outdoor Photography History  Locks – Grand River locks  Governor’s Bend  White river  Princeton  berlin  Eureka  Montello (1) John Muir Boyhood Residence (9) Father Marquette Holy spring & cross (5) Native American – Burial Grounds – Effigy (5) Observatory Hill – Highest Point in Country (3) Whole River – Straightened for Navigation Observatory Hill/Petroglyphs Glacial features /geology Green Lake one of the deepest Trees by Court House

Fond du Lac (6 attendees) Fond du Lac community website Ledge of the Niagara Escarpment (2) State Natural Area (2) Silent Sports (5)  Hiking, Biking  Eisenbahn Trail  Prairie Trail  PeeblesTrail  Maus County Valley Trail  Fishing o Walleye . Tournament o Perch o Ice Fishing  Bike and Paddle Tour (3) o Water Taxi to connect to other trails, attractions, etc.  Sturgeon fishing (1)  Wind surfing – top rated  Weather Watching  Driving tour of Wind Towers o Gottied o Prairie o Arboretum Oshkosh (19 attendees) Activities related to UW and the Tech School Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 147

Convention Center on the Water Leach Amphitheatre River Walk Menomonee Parks State and County Parks Lake Shore Golf Course Picnic Point on the lake Riverside Cemetery (3) Butte des Morts Bridge (Hwy 4, DOT website  Interpretative trail and signs  WIOWASH trail  Kayaking  Fishing pier Railroad Bridge Eureka Locks and County Parks (All Mine to Give) (4) Apples and strawberry harvesting/picking Eagle Nests Aquaponics/hydroponics (1) Cheese, dairy, agri tourism Silent sports (6)  Sailing  Canoeing, kayaking, tubing (1)  Rock climbing  Dragon Boat Race  Cross country skiing  Biking, hiking, walking  Fishing (all seasons)  Hunting  Geo-caching Other Sports  Boating (motor) (4)  Snowmobiling  Car racing  ATV’s/four wheelers Nature feature – Niagara Escarpment Music – Diversity (8)  Festivals/Concerts in the Park  Parks on Water (lots of them)  Museums (6) o Princeton o Oshkosh o Appleton o Neenah Menasha – Houdini o Berkstrum – Art  Art Community o Gallery Walk . Art I the Park (Appleton) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 148

. Green lake . Arts Street Green Bay – Broadway Street Farmers markets Culinary tourism Taste of Events Local feature local produce Wineries Micro/home-breweries Gin Sing

Green Bay (29 attendees) Culinary Tourism (5)  Title Town Brewery  Hinter Land  Fratello’s Restaurant  Wineries o Ledgeview o Captain’s Walk  Cheese factories  Irish Pub St. Brendan’s  Allouez Main Street o Restaurants Non-silent Sports  Foxy Lady Cruise (1)  Fin and Feather Silent Sports (2)  Biking – bike hub  Fishing, tournaments  World Class Fishing for All Seasons  Canoeing  Rock climbing  Trail hiking  Kayaking  Sailing – Races  Ice Sailing National Railroad Museum Archeological ‘Digs’/Sites along the River Heritage Hill (2) Green Bay Correctional Institute (1) Neville Museum Brown County Historical Association – Morgan L. Martin – Hazelwood) De Pere Locks (2) Fox River Trail Niagara Escarpment First Paper Mills/paper making Packers Meat packing Industry Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 149

Red Granite quarries Bay of Green Bay East River Developments  High School Oneida Nation History Fox Nation History Hearthstone – first electric house Kaukauna Electric Downtown Redevelopment (1)  Leicht Memorial Park County Fairs Lodging  B&B’s  Water Park Lodging  Rustic Camping/RV Parks Museums (5)  Neville Hearthstone  Heritage Hill  Oneida  Bay Beach/Amusement  Houdini Nature Centers (5)  Wildlife Sanctuary  New Zoo (N.E.W.) Oneida reservation Pow Wow’s Cultural and Musical festivals (9)  Arts Street  Polka days  Belgium Kermis  Celebrate De Pere  Hmong Fest  Big Apple Fest Non-silent Sports:  Power boating  Jet-skiing  Snowmobiling  Auto racing – stock car Tribal Casinos History  Old Mills – Water-driven (Lower Parkway) (4)  Forts – Fort Howard (2) River Taxi system Historic downtowns (1) Culinary Tourism (3)  Ethnic Foods Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 150

 Goat cheeses  Breweries  Wineries  Cranberries  Cabbage State Parks (2)  High Cliff State Park  Heritage Hill  Ashwanbenon Park (Municipal Park)  Lost Dauphin (County Park) Indian Archeology – Acceptable to Indian Tribes Niagara Escarpment (1) Sturgeon fishing Fishing for all Seasons (3)  Walleye  Muskie Silent Sports (1)  Fishing  Hiking trails  Sailing  Paddling  Canoeing  Kayaking  Bird Watching  Snow shoeing  Cross Country Skiing  Biking  Swimming Golfing Girl Watching Locks

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Prairie du Chien (7 attendees) New activities  Horses (1) o Racing o Event-based horse activities o Horse camps o Carriage class  Nature (3) o Nature walks o Education o DNR and National resources – 75-100 nature related tours and guided walks  Silent Sports (2) o Paddling o Fishing o Canoeing o Kayaking o Fishing contests  Motor boating  Arts and cultural history: education (1)  Birding  Culinary Tourism (2) o Farms and Farmers Markets o Local Food o Bakeries o Auctions o Artisan Cheeses/Breweries . Cedar Grove Cheese – Plain, Wi (Living Machine) o Tilapia Fish – Aquaponics (Boscobel)

Arena/Spring Green (11 attendees) Brisbane House (Arena) Culinary tourism  Wineries – Wegge Winery; Wollersheim (3)  Breweries – Lake Louis, Further More; Hops being raised  Cheeses  Farmers Market (2)  Old Feed Mill  Water buffalo – for cheese – Cedar Grove  Butter burger (Culvers)  Cheese curds (1)  Bistro’s underground (not regulated) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 152

 Roxbury Tavern Silent sports  Sandbar swimming  Races o Father-son Race (2) o Voyager Race o Muscoda Canoe Race o Wisconsin River Big 5 Challenge (1)  Voyager Canoe Trips (8 passenger in July) (4)  Mark cups  Polka on the River Race

Merrimac (12 attendees) Geology (attracting tourists to the area) (1) Culinary tourism (7) Wineries Pootham, Wollersheim, Fawn Creek) Specialty cheese factories Micro-Breweries Supper clubs (1) Friday Fish Fries Mustard Museum Silent Sports Org. – Columbia co (3) Nancy Elsing Canoeing Downhill/cross country snowboarding Historical Canoe guide (PDF) (1) Kathy Taylor – Portage Paths Porting Collaborate info on a website in PDF’s – they can reprint themselves Boating and camping on the sand bars (4) Camping (1)

Montello (at least 28 attendees) Bike Paths (5) Hiking Trails – Well-marked (10) Canoe/Boat landings ((7) Education Centers Promote local festivals/events (5)  Calendars  Coordinated maps/guides (1)  Lodging food, etc.  Websites – Wisconsin Heritage  Links (Chambers) Visitors Centers (4) Identify the “unique” assets of every County in Parkway Tours  Culinary Tours (4)

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 Master Gardeners (1)  Birding (6)  Historic tours (1)  Barn Quilt Tour (3) Princeton Flea Market (1) Extreme Sports Across the Lakes (3) Triathlons (1) Guided Canoe tours (4) Voyager Canoe tours (4) Canoe/Kayak Outfitting Trips (2) Stories of Communities (Historic Society) (4)  Oral Histories  Montello Historic Preservation Society Living history events (2) Educational Hiking Ice Age Trail Birding Events (5) Voyager Canoe Trips – Fur Trace (5) Sturgeon – Watching- Lower River (4) Culinary TOURISM:  Amish Bakery Someone to organize tourism Events (5) Barn Quilts (1) City festival – fish and fun in Montello Quilter’s event Heritage days – Pewaukee French Marquette days (2) Prairie Enthusiasts Musical events (3) Dance hall Golfing (1) Camping (8) Resorts Horseback riding Interpretative Center/Kiosk (2)  Visitor Information  Accessible trails/activities

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 World’s Largest Fondue Pot (6 feet wide)  Taste of Fond du Lac  Schreiner’s Restaurant  First cheese factory  Cheeses o Park o Baker  Kelley’s Country Creamery Connecting escarpment Trails (5) Identifying connection opportunities for natural resources (3)

Oshkosh (19 attendees) Lighthouses (6) 2 - Oshkosh 1 – Fond du Lac 3 – Lake Winnebago (East) Large lake system Sturgeon fishing Silent Sports (6)  Fishing  Ice boating  Sailing/canoeing/kayaking  Cross country skiing  Biking  Hiking – Trails/dog walking  Bird-watching (waterfowl) o Pelicans o Herons o Ducks o Geese o Cranes o Eagles (West) Other sports  Horseback riding  Motor Boating (big boats) (4)  Snowmobiling  ATV ‘s  UW – Oshkosh – on both sides of the river Hand’s on activities:–  Kids want to experience things  Rendezvous  Native American Activities Community wide scavenger hunt (clues for attractions) (2) Canoeing and kayaking trips (8) Boat Tours Man-made whitewater rafting Interpretive kiosk (2) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 155

Points of interest Brochures Educate the locals on attractions (4) Mobile apps by community Historical tours – in character (7)  Triathlons (incorporate water)  Civil War Re-enactments  Packers – tie in EAA – Float Plan (make info available to participants) Culinary Tourism  Taste of the lakes Fish fries Chocolate shops Breweries – Fratello’s Wild rice Maple Tapping for Syrup (Brillion and Bubolz) Cheese Buffalo/Elk/Bison/Ranch – Glacier ridge Cattle – Grass fed beef/chickens Farmer’s Markets (4) Outdoor concerts (6) Ethnic Festivals (2) Sawdust days Rock USA Country USA Life Fest – Christian EAA (3) Camping (1) Hickory Oaks circle Art shows (2) Gallery Walk (3) Bird Fest (1) Buck Skinner’s Trade Show Car road races Running races Triathlons Bike Races County Fairs (1)

Green Bay (29 attendees) Canoe launches along the River  Connected together Informational kiosks Geo-caching/earth caching Packer’s Walk of Fame on River Walk (2)  House of Curley Lambau  Vince Lombardi House Passport Program (1)

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 Parks Interpretive Programming Mobile apps QR codes Archeological ‘Digs’ – Itinerary Bus tour by Parkway segment (2) Bike Trail maps (1) Art tours/activities/events  Main Street (Broadway) Farmers’ Markets Agi-Tourism Tours  Dairy Farms  Apple Orchards  Barn Tours  Strawberries  Christmas Trees  Mega Farms  June Dairy month  Breakfast Golf courses Classes  Snow shoeing  Cross country skiing  Frog Hunts (not for consumption) Heritage walk maps (3) Butterfly and Friends  Dollars goes to Einstein Project Nutcracker ‘on Parade’ Museum Federation (Brown County)  Themes Parkway Discount Packages for Members (1) Planned Adventures  Historic fur trading  Silent sports  Recreational\Cultural  Geo-caching  Letter Boxing Parkway Radio Frequency (1)  Self-guided tours  QR codes  Podcasts  Cross promotion of key events Farmer’s markets (1) Ethnic Trails (by car) (1) Historical markers along the Parkway (5) Cranberries Culinary Tourism (4) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 157

 See/engage in food production  Cranberry Bogs  Orchard’s o Pick apples o Drink cider o Eat pie/donuts  Cheese Shops o What them make cheese o Scray Cheese Factory o Cheese curds  Breweries o What beer making  Chocolates  Ethnic Bakeries

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FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY MASTER ECONOMIC IMPACT PLAN PUBLIC MEETING INPUT RE: COMMUNITIES BECOME VISITOR FOCUSED (SESSION D-1)

Prairie du Chien (7 attendees) Have to acknowledge it is important to the community/municipality (4) Prairie du Chien should be “ALL IN” Public relations opportunity 1673 – Capitalize on this early historical settlement (1)  Jamestown  St. Augustine  American fur company warehouse Lack of public transportation for tourists (1) Prairie du Chien mostly volunteer staff and professionals; struggle to get people connected Gateway community on Lower River (1)  Work in concentric circle areas Centralized Info Centers/resource person Guided tours/itineraries/disseminated for tourists  Chamber of Commerce website  Travel Wisconsin  Smart Phone Apps (1) Become the “go to” information source FWHP website Interpretive center (before you go to the island (refer people to) Individual businesses – standard information practices to refer visitor to the area Hidden Valleys (regional tourism magazine) Tri-State Tourism Group  NW – Illinois  SW – Wisconsin  Eastern Iowa Driftless Wisconsin Crawford County Tourism Art Fairs/Build – Driftless Art Festival River arts

Arena/Spring Green (11 attendees) Friendly community members (1) Bus tours of the attractions (1) Bus tours for Eagle watching (education) Ferry Bluff Eagle council (2) Street scaping of communities (1)  Way finding signs Visitor Center (1) Kiosks with maps (1) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 159

Offer packages Offer groupons (1) Ti-in with Highway 60 – Scenic Byways (2) (PDC – Lodi; Sauk Prairie to Prairie du Chien) Information on cheap gasoline Partner with chamber web sites (1) Camping for Paddlers (2) B&B’s coordination – example: Maine Traveling from Inn to Inn

Merrimac (12 attendees) Orientation/training for hospitality workers (2) Bus tours of the area (1) Share economic development facts and tourism (1) Spending data with municipalities communities Tourism Center\way-finding signage – ties in the historic miles, B&B’s points of attraction (2) Educational programs (Bob Mitchell (1) Driftless Region Coordinated routes/itineraries Antiques Arts tours Barn quilts Post and promote attractions on the FWHP Website “Big I Tourist information and reservations in Great Britain (2) QR codes on everything! (1) Road Scholar-Elder Hostel (2) Volks March - Historic Walks (book) (1) Hwy 51 – Passport Program

Montello (at least 28 attendees) Cleanliness (2) Good Source of information (2) Easy to access Signage (8) Collaboration among entities, organizations/communities Good food/restaurants (2) Affordable Good, cleans lodging – variety including camping Passport, book, guide (3) Visitor Center/Cambers (1) Websites Mobile apps (1) Cross – communication and promotion among large and smaller communities  Links Use shows and events to drive traffic to websites Media and public relations Bird country Wisconsin Designation (11) Clean air and water Retain Rural Character (3) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 160

Show access to river (2) Snowmobile map (1)

Fond du Lac (6 attendees) National Heritage Designation Additional grants for access and opportunities (4) River walks (zoning) (2) Redevelopment opportunities along the parkway (1) Public access to waterways (2) Lakeside Park – 400 acres of access (2) Collaborate with Oshkosh on tourism Taste of the Lakes Event (1) Lake Winnebago Road Trip Map of the Lake – Cruisin’ the Lake Light houses (seven in region)

Oshkosh (19 attendees) Centralized booking system in the Parkway (work with local Convention Visitors Bureaus-CVB’s) (2) FWHP books/resources (especially bike tours) (1) Easy Access Tourist Information (3)  Tourist info booth  List of attractions  Tours Relocation packages Mapping of silent Sports  Kayaking and canoeing Trail maps Parkway signage and directions (7) Tour Guides (2) Organized tours and events (4) Easy Access to Information (14)  Website  Visitor Center  Billboards  TV  Radio  Mobile apps  Signage Travel agent information CVB (1) Extensive Calendar of Events Infrastructure (10)  River walks  Parking  Boat launches  Docking Diversity in lodging (more B&B’s) (2) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 161

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Green Bay (29 attendees) Mobile Apps regarding construction routes/smart phones QR logos (6) Signage – clear (night illumination important) (1) Collaborate with visitors (see Packers program they do a good job) Web site – linked to many organizations (1) Walkable communities (5) Internet WisconsinTravel link with Visitor’s bureau Hotels with video of the FWHP Camp grounds (1) County parks website Communities should not compete but work together (Green Bay and De Pere) Book directory with calendar of events (1) Virtual Internet (1) Parking should be free Strong web presence (5) Gateway/anchor points - meet someone-a greeter- /welcoming centers (1) Employees aware other places Food showcase for foodies (1)  Unique and authentic  Ethnic Sample itineraries for multiple days (2, 3 and 7 day trips) (2) Other places to go outside of the boundaries Identify audiences (2)  Within state  Outside state Passport/tickets check off list (1) Itinerates coordinated throughout regional organization  Hiking  Boating  Geo caching Authentic local people (6)  Histories  Mementos (picture books) Good transportation information (for boats, bike trails, trails, etc.) Taxi boat to take you around the lakes and parkway from Green Bay to Appleton (3) Explain what there is for the first time user about the Parkway and how to use it Specific itineraries /activity/themed activities (1) Family Friendly (6) Seasonal themes Emphasize specialties of foods Activities passive Understand visitors’ motivation for coming Visible welcome center (5)

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 Key things community has to offer  Visitor inspiring motivations – starts you on the experience (2) Signage (1) Directory Clear and easy access Calendar of events

FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY MASTER ECONOMIC IMPACT PLAN PUBLIC MEETING INPUT RE: COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES FOR VISITORS (SESSION D-2)

Prairie du Chien (7 attendees) Enhance the visitor experience  Have to have strong chambers  Commitment to serve tourists  Community cannot be split  Training  Creates jobs (1)  Creates a “buzz”  Focus on the “quality of life” (2)  Ability to attract and retain employees  Businesses are struggling  Unique retail shops  World largest paper store - 3M (1) Pete’s Hamburgers (1) Tours of the Mississippi Community Dialog – commitment to attract and welcome tourists (2) Canoe rentals (1) Tourist information center Political leaders willing to dedicate resources for tourism (3) Diversity of tourists/ focus to attract differently

Arena/Spring Green (11 attendees) FWHP – Website Content  Calendar of Events  Content management system  Accurate and updated (2)  Cross-link to other websites  Link to Dept. of Tourism - TravelWisconsin (2) Discover Wisconsin – PBS TV (1) Articles in newspapers  Local (1)  Madison Linked to Economic Prosperity Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 163

Cultural landscape legacies (Mound Maps) (4)

Merrimac (12 attendees) Collaborate with Wisconsin Dells & HoChunk Website for additional activities options Map of the FWHP – communities (1) Areas Links to local attractions Links to areas Coordinate with HoChunk National Pow Wows Tie in with Wisconsin “Main Street” program (Look at the map) (3) Portage Neenah Omro Green Bay On Broadway Green Bay

Montello (at least 28 attendees) Brewery (11) Public input meetings Linking trips/events between communities (1) Tri-county Tourism organizational Tri-country Economic Develop Organization Green Lake Country Visitors Bureau (1) Regional promotion and advertising in the parkway Collaboration for business referrals (1) Artist Tours (7) Encourage collaboration and word of mouth advertising More Green Particles – fewer chemicals (2) Buy local/grow local Farmers Markets (2) Amish Cheese Factory – Salem Ville Cheese (1) Princeton Flea Market (2) Agri-culture practices (1) Perma-culture Consistent signage in Parkway (4) Cross promoting communities (3)  Tri-County Tourism/Visitor’s Bureau  Green Lake  Waushara  Marquette Historical society’s link together by (9) FWHP symbol (scenic byways icon indefinable symbol with numbers so visitors can follow (3) Rustic Roads (5) Once per year get counties together for planning an collaboration purposes (1) Progressive festivals along the parkway (giant paddleboat) (8) Traveling visitor center (1)

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Ice Age Trail Passports items buttons (1) Thimbles/badges/ spoons along Parkway (2)

Fond du Lac (6 attendees) Mobile Apps QR codes See lot of people riding bikes (4)  Safe bike trails  Bike Racks on buses  Signs along the trails  Bike rentals/borrowing Way finding signs (3) Brown signs for attractions (1) Enthusiastic residents welcoming visitors Unique identity – not a chain (3) More connectivity among attractions (communications) (2)  On the websites (links)  Galleries  Performances  Information dissemination on issue  Barriers – lack of staff and resources  City website – linked to CVB sites  Cross linking of community and chamber websites  TravelWisconsin Site  List Parkway Partner events with arrowhead  Wisconsin Association of Visitor Bureau’s Links Publications  Wisconsin Trails Magazine  Calendar of events  Midwest Living  Fun in Wisconsin  Cooperative Advertising for Parkway communities (1)

Oshkosh (19 attendees) Regional Tourist Council (10) Like New North for tourism Collaborative marketing – shared expenses (7) Seasonal activities/attractions on the Parkway Collaborative Events or Series of Events (9) Businesses support each other and the events (1) Regional Chamber Support Incorporate Sierra and Autobahn Clubs (3) Promote – off Parkway attractions (3)  Historical districts  Mall shopping  Art districts/downtown Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 165

 Museums  Park Systems (other)  UW-Oshkosh, Tech school Collaboration:  Mapping of lakes, routes and roads (alternative roads/rustic roads) (3)  Coordination with Infrastructure - when building  Together for grant applications (1)  More communication between communities  Share resources o Volunteers  Networking group to share ideas (1) Regional parkway meetings with chambers Learn from other NHA’s “best practices” RPC’s – working together Relocation packages for new residents (1) Local community open houses along the parkway (2) Collaborate with Department of tourism Regional Managers (1) WEDC Collaboration Get schools involved with history Develop a Speaker’s Bureau along the Parkway Hostels for bikers, hikers, and tourists Camping areas B&B’s Green Bay (29 attendees) Parkway signage – recognizable (3) Brand, logo throughout Parkway (4) Partnership between organizations / cross promote (4) Passport (Park Services) 4 Branding (2) Plan tour routes (2) Organization – geo caching, silent sports (3) Trail systems connecting together Lodging and campgrounds, access to water, food specialties (1) Mementos – picture books Good Transportation  Boats  Bike Trails  Trails School age education (Elementary through High School) Botanical Gardens Public Education Programs (video) (2) Emphasize cultures throughout the Parkway (1) One commerce organization for Parkway Improve rivers making them more attractive again (5) Chambers talking and working together (2) Regional Economic Development (New North, etc.) (5) Promotion as a group

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Fun competition between communities Business involvement (2)  Sponsor events  Coupon Book Stay fresh with new ideas Segway signing (maps) Markers – historic on maps where located (2) Public restrooms Free wireless email access Handicap friendly access to rivers and parks (2) Bilingual literature (Spanish) (3) Lodging accommodations – bundling with communities Connecting throughout park (1) Education master plan (1)  Train visitor representatives (fox Upper fox Lower) Business owners survey what their employees want currently and what they like about other locations (2)  Learn more about the community Consistency of information – not competing but integrating comprehensive planning (5) Plan for backlash (certain things cannot be shared (1)

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APPENDIX J: EDP’S 15 SITE ASSESSMENT MEETING NOTES – APRIL - MAY 2012

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15 SITE ASSESSMENT APRIL 30 – May 4, 2012 INFORMATION

Green Bay-April 30, 2012

Interviewed: Julie Gerczak, Director of Tourism and Visitors Services Greater Green Bay CVB 920-494-9597 [email protected] Sally Graham Visitor Services Coordinator Greater Green Bay CVB 920-405-1127 [email protected] Anchor/Gateway Green Bay and Neville Public Museum

Tourism Segments:  Silent Sports o Fox River Trail - 30 miles from Green Bay to Hilbert in Calumet County . Hiking . Biking . In-line skating (roller blading) . Dog walking . Fitness/healthy walking/running o Niagra Escarpment o De Pere . Fishing o Voyager Park . Fishing o Lower Fox: Below De Pere Dam o Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary . Birding Hiking . Snowshoeing . Ice fishing . Nature Programming: Birds of prey o City Deck . Ice skating – winter 2012 . Summer performances/events o Fishing Tournaments- March 1 to freezing  Trophy muskies in the fall  Perch in outer bay waters  Walleye runs o Fishing Seasons . Lower Fox (Great Lakes – March to freezing each year . Upper Fox (In-land – May to November-freezing each year) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 177

o Brown County Fairgrounds . Camping (first come, first available)  Culinary Tourism o Titletown Brewery (Green Bay) o Hinterland Brewery (Matt Lauer ate here) o Captain’s Walk Winery (wine tasting only) o Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery o Von Stiehl Winery o Restaurants offering local fare: . Regatta 220 . Ogan . Jimmy C’s . Fox Harbor Pub & Grill . Eve’s Supper Club . Saint Brendan’s Inn & Irish Pub . Friday Night Fish Fry’s (Perch) o Oneida Farm – Tsyunhehkw . Sustainable agriculture farm offering seasonal produce, grass fed beef, free range chickens and eggs, and an apple orchard. Open to the public. o Other Food Specialties . Candies: Seroogy’s . Beerenstein’s – on Broadway o Cheese . Scray’s cheese . Steve’s Cheese – belGioioso . Nala’s fromagerie o Terry Naturally – supplements o Cook’s Corner – Ashwaubenon (Largest wine/cheese/kitchen store) o Maplewood Meats – near Pulaski o Farmer’s Markets . Downtown on Broadway – Wednesdays Green Bay) . Downtown Green Bay – Saturdays . De Pere - Thursdays o Taste of Broadway is the first Thursday of August o Fish Fries o Nola’s Cheese (pairing)_ Nala’s does pairing with Wine Premier o Wine Premier – (wine shop and pairing) o Cook’s Corner – Ashwaubenan (largest wine/cheese/kitchen store in Wisconsin)

 Heritage/Historic Tourism (Contact Federation of Local Museums) o Heritage Hill (open only in summer) . 4 historic segments highlighted:  Fur Traders  Fort Howard & Surgeons Quarters  Small Town  Belgian Farmstead o Neville Public Museum

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o National Railroad Museum – Terror on the Fox . 60+ locomotives and railcars on display . A railroad video presentation . A train ride . The 85 foot observation tower o Packers Heritage Trail - Completed June 15, 2012 – Free, self-guided tour will take fans from 1919 to 1968 with 22 plaques marketing and describing the significance of such sites as Curly Lambeau’s birthplace and Vince Lombardi’s church o Range Lights – by the yacht club – Green Bay) o Hazelwood Historic House – Greek Revival architecture o White Pillars (De Pere) o Ashwaubenan Historic Society – heritage of farming and WWII o Packers Heritage Walk/Trail (Vince Lombardi’s office) o Green Bay Dioceses Cathedral o Shrine of Lady of Good Help - Champion o Walk of Legends Tour (24 monuments) o Children’s Museum (new in 2012) by City Deck o City Stadium – Packer’s First Stadium o Curley Lambeau House-Founder of the Green Bay Packers o Lambeau Field – home of the Packers o Oneida Nation Museum o Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame is at Lambeau field

 Birding o Bay BeachWildlife Sanctuary – (Bird City, Wisconsin) . Spring Wings program (May each year) . Activities: walking, hiking, snow skiing, cross-country skiing, bird watching o River Walk – De Pere o Barkhausen Wildlife o Eagle Sightings (Wrightstown) o Niagra Escarpment  Cultural/Special Events o On Broadway district – many events o Downtown Green Bay Inc. (Christopher Newman) o Events on the City Deck (Jeff Mirkes and Molly VanderVest)  County Parks o Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve . Located along the west shore of Green Bay, the L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve has 920 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands where prehistoric Indian tribes once hunted, fished, and camped. o Bay Shore Park o Cecil Depeau Bay Shore Park, situated atop the Niagara Escarpment, offers a breathtaking view of the bay of Green Bay. Bay Shore Park has a wooded campground available April through October. o Brown County Fairgrounds . Located along the west shore of the Fox River, the Brown County Fairgrounds is home to the annual Brown County Fair. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 179

o Brown County Park & Pet Exercise Area . Brown County Park creates a scenic wooded setting for those seeking an area for picnicking and relaxing. It is also home to the Brown County Pet Exercise Area for dogs. o Brown County Rifle Range . Located within the Reforestation Camp, the Rifle Range is open to the public in the fall season just prior to hunting season. o Fonferek's Glen . Fonferek's Glen is a 74-acre geological gem featuring a 30-foot waterfall, limestone cliffs and stone archway. o Fox River State Recreational Trail . This 20 mile State Recreational Trail begins in downtown Green Bay and runs south to Brown/Calumet County line. o Lily Lake Park . This beautiful wooded park includes a 40-acre lake which is a popular destination for local fishermen. o Reforestation Camp . With almost 1,600 acres, the Reforestation Camp offers miles of wooded trails and a variety of outdoor activities for every age. An observation tower allows one to look out over the NEW Zoo, which is located within the Reforestation Camp. o St. Francis Park . Situated along the Fox River Trail with a picturesque gazebo and park benches overlooking the water, this little park provides a relaxing resting stop for trail users and picnickers. o Wequiock Falls . Wequiock Falls, one of Brown County's smaller parks, contains a large ravine featuring a close-up inspection of the Niagara Escarpment rock formation. o Wrightstown Park . This park situated along the Fox River features a boat launching ramp and docking facilities for a scenic tour along this historic waterway.  Miscellaneous o Fall Color Events o Snow Reporting o Tall Ships (every three years at Leicht Park) o Year Around Events o Resch Center o Meyer Theater (restored was the Fox Theater) o Metro Boat Launch – Located at the ‘mouth’ of the Fox River and the Great lakes . (2) Gate Lights moved inshore . Green Bay Yacht Club . South Bay/McDonald Marina – Private marina . Bay Beach Public Boat Launch  Dr. William Minahan, wife and sister Daisy (on the Titanic- Dr. was killed, women survived in cemetery in De Pere)  Cemetery Walk at WoodLawn – ‘If tombstones could talk’Tour

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 Ashwaubomay Park –only manmade lake; right on the river (only swimming available-can’t swim in river; public boat launch)  Bay Beach Amusement Park and Wildlife Sanctuary De Pere:  Voyageur Park o Lock Tender’s House o New Bridge o Union Hotel o Seroogy’s Chocolates o Alpha Delights Bakery  Economic Development Opportunities o Fox Point Boat Landing . Donated land can be a canoe/kayak landing . Across from a swimming pool on the river by a Park . Irish hotel – remodeled opening in June . By Abbey . Many empty commercial buildings Interviewed: Aaron Schuette , Brown County Planning Commission 920-448-6480 Email: [email protected]

Review Brown County Interactive Mapping for Waterfront Development Land document. Links Fox River to Recreational Trails. Trails:  Mountain Bay State Recreational Trail – Connects from Rib Mountain (Wausau) to Howard near Green Bay.  Katherine Harper River Walk – De Pere o Fishing, viewing Sturgeon spawning o On the river o On pilings of old bridge o Lock Tender House – will be repurposed Nodes Along the River: 1. Mouth of the Fox (Confluence of Fox River and Great lakes) a. Launch – Active Port i. Transient slips ii. Freighters on Lake Michigan can come in ~ three miles inland to unload and have a turning bay available at Georgia Pacific 2. Leo Frigo Bridge a. Iconic b. River flows north! (use in the promotion) 3. East River Trail – Green Bay, Allouez, Belleview to Ledgeview (approx.. 5 mi.) connects to: a. Fox River b. City Deck

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c. East River Tail d. Foxy Lady Cruise Ship i. Dinner and Drink Cruises 4. City Deck - East side more prominent a. Promenade and River walk on east side b. Leicht Park – West side 5. Mason Street – west side, no connection to the river a. Industrial loading to the following industries: i. Coal ii. Limestone iii. Salt iv. Specialized equipment 6. Downtown De Pere – historic downtown 7. Heritage Hill 8. Marine Street (Allouez) a. Below Highway 57 b. Includes the Fox River Trail c. Incudes: i. Paddle Shop ii. Restaurants 1. Jimmy Seas 2. OGAN iii. Redevelopment District for Economic Development 9. Bay Beach Area a. Wildlife Sanctuary b. Amusement Park – Public 10. (Bay Beach Amusement Park is owned and operated by the City of Green Bay Parks and Recreation Department)Long Tail Point (swimming – boat access only 11. Little Rapids 12. Rapides Croche Dam (Outagamie County) 13. Lost Dauphin Park – Purported heir to French Throne reportedly came to De Pere following French Revolution. Former Lost Dauphin State Park (now a Town of Lawrence Park) and Lost Dauphin Road reflect this legend. 14. Wrightstown a. River community b. Little downtown c. Waterboard Warriors Ski Show

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De Pere/Allouez - April 30, 2012

Interviewed: Jim O’Rourke, Board Member 920-660-7325 Email:[email protected]

Niagra Escapment – Five miles from Green Bay  Part of Green Bay  Microclimates exist on the escarpment  Ancient White Cedars  ourists can see this eco-climate Waterfalls  Wizuiok Falls (Bayshore Park)  Fon Ferk Glenn Embracing the authentic history and expanding tourism  Old Green Bay Trail ended at Titletown Brewery  Neville Museum – Indian artifacts from Red Banks (Sacred Ground)  Digital scavenger hunts using coordinates o Green Bay Road – Historical Trail . Starts in Fort Deerborn in Chicago – Wrigley Building . Ends in Green Bay o Green May Heritage History . Military road from Green Bay to Fond du Lac  Caves, birding, biking, and hiking  Old Indian campsites and villages Biking  Old Stage Coach Road  New Denmark Road  On the Escarpment  Manitowoc Road

Appleton – May 1, 2012 (Outagamie, Calumet, Winnebago Counties) Melody Buller, Executive Vice President Larry Burkhardt (Economic Development Officer) Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce 920-734-7101 [email protected] paper meeting

Nature/Cultural/Birding 1000 Islands Environmental Center – Kaukauna, WI • 7.2 miles trails • Bald eagles • Local animal species Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 183

• Fishing • Walking, hiking, jogging • Rapids little paddling Children’s Farm, Plamann Park - Appleton • 41 areas o farm land • Live farm animals • Not feeding Fox Wisconsin Heritage Water Trails • Waterway trail/ • Menasha to Kimberly • Appleton locks Gardens of the Fox Cities • 10 acre arboretum • Horticultural and recreational area • Gardens displays of history of area • Prairies displays • Special events weddings, concerts, meetings, events, etc. • Teaching on program how to use water barrel • How to cook, dinner of everything that is grown in the area, programming on culinary Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve • 8.5 acres of trails or 75 total areas • Birding • Hiking • Snow shoeing • Cross country skiing Heckrodt Wetland Reserve - Menasha • 76 acres wetlands • Birding • Classes for kids/schools • Solarium

High Cliff State Park Sherwood • 15 miles of trails • On Lake Winnebago o Boat launching o Sailing harbor • Sacred grounds – effigy and mounds • Quarry and Limestone Mulberry Lane Farm - Hilbert - Seasonal • Farm animals • Milk a cow, kiss a pig, ride a pony • Hayrides • Agri-tourism • Pumpkin patch Special Memories Zoo – Greenville Sunset Park – • Boat launch on the Fox River near Kimberly Trails - Biking, walking, jogging, skiing, snow shoeing, etc. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 184

• Fox Cities Trestle Trail/Bridge - Neenah • Little Lake Butte de Mort • Light 1600 bridge center pavilion • Fishing Platforms • CB Road Trails -Menasha • CE Road Trails – East Appleton • Apple Creek • Fox Valley Technical Trails • Trail Highway 10 • Outagamie County Trails Culinary Tourists  Restaurants • Stone Cellar on Oneida Road by the water • Carmel la’s • Wild Truffle • Farmers Market every Saturday June thru October (Food, crafts, etc.) • Miles • Red and White Store (pairing cheese and wine) • Frattello’s on the locks by the Paper Discovery Center  Fish Fries Supper Club • Walleye special • Pike • Bluegills  Supper Clubs – unique to the mid-west  Red Ox supper Club and Lounge  Legacy Supper Club  George’s Steak House and Piano Bar  Marks Eastside Supper Club  Chocolates  Wilmar – hand made, hand cut, hand wrapped and hand packed  Cheese • Simons Cheese (Little Chute) • LaMars Dairy include Cheese Store and gift shop  Farmers Market – 14 City Block • Appleton every Saturday • Indoors in winter in City Center  Brandy Old Fashion (Cleo’s)  Bakerys  Manderfields Home Bakery – third generation Best Bakery in Fox Valley for 12 years  Simple Simon Bakery- 41 one years Museums  The Trout Museum of Art  Heritage/Historic - Museums • Harry Houdini History Museum (Museum-former Masonic Temple) - Progressive Art • Trout Museum – Art • Paper Discovery Museum Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 185

• Historical Society and Museum • Hearth Stone - Civic War and Early Electrical House • Lock House Tenders • High Cliff State Park – Effigy and mounds - Native American

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Special Events/Festivals • October Fest 150,000 attend each year • Hearthstone historic House Museum • Antique Cars License to cruise  Avenue Art & Company • Music • Arts • Fall colors • Music in the Park – Trout Museum Thursday Nights in summer • Country Music Other Possibilities • Indoor Farmers Market – City Center on the Second Floor – • Amish • Hmong Curling Irish Sport that is played • McKinenan’s food and shop • Emits • Food preparation  Fox river Hurling Club Economic Development • New person with chamber: Quasian (?) • Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership – life study of living here Miscellaneous • Amish Community • Hmong Community – American Cultural Society – 4% • The History Museum • Irish/German/Scandinavian Communities Visited the following: • 1000 Islands Environmental Center – Kaukauna, WI • High Cliff State Park Sherwood • Paper Discovery Center • The Trout Museum of Art Ate at the following restaurants: • Stone Cellar on Oneida Road by the water • Carmella’s • Wild Truffle

Craig Molitor, President Lisa Pauly, Director of Operations and City of Fond du Lac Historic Preservation Commissioner Fond du Lac Convention and Visitors Bureau

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171 S. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 920-923-3010 [email protected]

Silent Sports Key activities in Fond du Lac are outdoor sports including:  Hiking  Biking – riding trails including riding around Lake Winnebago and to Horicon Marsh o Mountain o Touring o Family/Casual  Hiking/Biking Trail o Wild Goose State Trail – Fond du Lac to Waupun along Horicon Marsh and south to Clyman Junction - 34 miles o Northwestern Trail – Township of Ripon - 2.8 miles o Prairie Trail – Fond du Lac, empire and Taycheedah Townships – 7 miles o Mascoutin Valley State Park Trail – Eldorado, Fond du Lac, Lamartine & Rosendale Townships – 9.7 miles o Eisenbahn State Trail – Eden, Ashford and Auburn Townships – 12.2 miles o Hobbs Woods  Paddling o Kayaks o Canoes o Lakeside Park rents canoes and aqua-bikes for its lagoon o Lakeside Park access in and paddle to Winnebago o Wind surfing . Roosevelt Park . Shallow part of Winnebago, causes choppy water, great for wind surfing  Fishing o Walleye o Pan Fish o Sturgeon – spear fishing o Great fishing for Winnebago due to shallowness of lake –sand bottom o Dutch’ Trading Post - Bait Shop, All information you need to know about fishing  Parks o Lakeside Park (north of Downtown Fond du Lac) – 400 total acres, 135 acres with lots of attractions, the rest is primitive with large parking lot for fishing rigs and launch ramps . Antique Railroad Engine . Lagoon for paddling o Kiekhaefer on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment (mud run over-looking Lake Winnebago) o High Cliff State Park o Adjacent to Horicon Marsh and the Kettle Moraine State Forests  Opportunities o Better impact to the Chicago market; no place like Fond du Lac o Tell our story better

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o Beauty of Wisconsin is its authenticity

Culinary tourists  Restaurants o Wisconsin is the only state with Supper Clubs and their famous Fish Fries o Fond du Lac Seafood Co., LLC fresh seafood market (Tuesdays through Fridays) o Cujak’s Wine Market and Wine Bar, LLC o Combo special o Buy from seafood dinner menu available only on Fridays from Fond du Lac Seafood Co., LLC and it will be prepared and delivered to Cujak’s Wine Market and Wine Bar, LLC (next door to the Fond du Lac Seafood Co.) by request o Wendt’s on the Lake restaurant – Bring your fresh fish and they will prepare and serve it to you o Schreiner’s – Fond du Lac’s best known restaurant o Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Restaurant o Salty’s Seafood – closest to Lakeside Park o Sunset Supper Club – Roosevelt Park  Winery o Armstrong Winery (Apple Wine) – near Campbellsport  Cheese o LaClaire Artesian Goat Cheese o Widmer’s Cheese Cellars  Farmers’ Market o Downtown Twice a week – Saturday a.m. and Wednesday p.m. (May – October) o Festival Foods – Sundays a.m. o Ripon Watson Street – Tues p.m. and Sat a.m. o Tons of organic o Ma-Da Produce Stand Marquette Street - Wed p.m., Sat a.m.  Farms w/on farm sales o Park Ridge Organics – store includes their own produce plus local meat, poultry, eggs, honey and mushrooms o The Berry Dairy – fruits and vegetables, gourmet popcorn o Meuer Farm – maple syrup, honey, strawberries, pumpkins, sweet corn, kettle corn, activities o Narrow Gate Farms – berries, eggs, homemade soaps o Pockat Farm – fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat o Rising’s Gardens – fruits, herbs, vegetables - specialties are potatoes, greens, peppers, garlic o Artisian Road Living Foods – eggs, fruits, herbs, vegetables  Miscellaneous o Kelley Country Creamery – premium farmstead ice cream o Confections for any Occasion by Joel – Theresa – Swiss-style chocolate and only the freshest dairy and nuts - tours with advance notice (Footnote: Joel Bernard, the owner is a blind entrepreneur) o Bluestem Bison Farms o The Little Farmer Apple Orchard (Fall season) o Bartoli’s Wreath Shoppe (November – December)

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Heritage/History o Galloway House and Village o Two Mansions . The Galloway House . The Postilion (was cooking school of culinary arts) o The village – 15 manicured acres of grounds and gardens . 25 Historical buildings including  Church  Photographers’ shop  Dress Shop  Newspaper print shop  One-room school o Historic walking tour of downtown main street . Miracle Mile . Lakeside Park  Lighthouse (Lake Winnebago) built in 1930’s  Antique Carousel  Victorian Bandstand  Petting Zoo  Playgrounds  Indoor Pavilion  Marina  Yacht Club  No restaurants in park o Roosevelt Park . Book written about area – Seventeenth Summer by Maureen Daly (one of the famous Daly sisters) . Wind Surfing o Holy Land Charm around Lake Winnebago . Religious-named cities/villages with Supper Club  St. Cloud + supper club  Mt. Calvary + supper club  Johnsburg + supper club o Rendezvous – Re-enactments . No Name Rendezvous at Izaak Walton League of America. Bordered to the east is the Niagara Escarpment, a location central to the Native American culture. Kids’ games, tomahawk and knife throws, and blacksmithing re-create the history of the area. Teddy Bear Hunt in June 2012.

Cultural  Octagon House

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o On the National Register of Historic Places, is also one of Wisconsin's most haunted sites. Originally built as an Indian Fort and Trading Post, the Octagon House of Fond du Lac was later used as a safe house for runaway slaves during the Civil War. Architecturally unique, this oddity has 12 rooms, and nine passageways! Open for summer tours and seasonal events, the Octagon House also hosts dinner tours by candlelight. New this year are our Full Moon Paranormal Dinners, a chance for likeminded individuals to gather over candlelight, enjoy a great meal on the house china, dress up in civil war attire (additional fee) and step back into history for a while!  Theater downtown building to put back its former state  Mercury Outboard Motor was invented in 1939. Lots of history opportunity and museum of products could be developed in Fond du Lac.  Walleye Weekend the weekend before Father’s Day weekend.  Sturgeon Stampede winter time festival in the middle of the lake (lake freezing required) vending truck, music, etc.  Windhover Center for the Arts o Wednesday Arts Concert over Lunch o Big Band Tuesday o lots of music o Small galleries different types of art rotated regularly  Children’s Museum  Public Library Gallery  Art fairs in Lakeside Park  Jazz Fest  Arts and entertainment center downtown

Birding  Fond du Lac is a Bird City  Lakeside park has over 150 types/species of birds  Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum o Master Gardeners Association of Fond du Lac County – UW-Fond du Lac  Horicon Marsh over 260 types/species of birds o A National and State Wildlife Refuge

Oshkosh May 2, 2012 John Casper, Executive Director, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce [email protected]/920-303-2265 #18 Wendy Hielsberg, Executive Director, Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau [email protected]/920-303-9200

Calumet, Kewaunee and Winnebago Counties have collaborated together to develop brochures in the surrounding communities around Lake Winnebago. They are designed to be helpful for tourists visiting their areas as well as those living within these communities. Road Trips Take a scenic road trip around Lake Winnebago. Experience Wisconsin's beauty and serenity and enjoy the best in hospitality as you journey around the largest lake in Wisconsin.

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Learn more about the areas you'll be traveling through: Oshkosh, Neenah/Menasha and Calumet

Oshkosh Sites to see in Oshkosh Those who discovered the land that is now Oshkosh and established our community have left an imprint of their heritage that today is woven in the beauty of our city, our buildings and our boulevards.

Oshkosh is much more than structures and streets. It is a refreshingly serene way of life. It is the natural blending of the lake and the river with the quiet of the land. It is crisp snowfalls and ice- dipped branches, bobbing sailboats and wildflower covered pastures. It is works of art mingled with colorful strokes of music, theater and dance. It is Tiffany glass, a vintage Harley and an extraordinary fold art clock. It is elegant gardens, majestic sculptures and speed machines that shake the lake and rattle the skies. Oshkosh is a city as proud of its name as was the Chief who bore it.

Oshkosh Hot Spots 1. Little Oshkosh 2. Menominee Park 3. Paine Art Center & Gardens 4. Oshkosh Public Museum 5. EAA Air Venture Museum 6. Military Veterans Museum 7. Grand Opera House 8. Prime Outlets 9. Powercom Speed Zone

Kewaunee Kewaunee County's unique climate, soils, ethnic heritage and picturesque beauty are only a few of the reasons why two of Wisconsin's finest wineries can be found here. Creating bookends of old-world heritage, and cutting-edge winemaking methods: a. von Stiehl Winery b. Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery

Wiouwash Trail 76.8 miles of trails including 19.8 miles of abandoned railroad corridor. Lake Michigan Sunrise Drive Day Trips  When you are in the Door Peninsula area, plan to take the drive from Algoma to Manitowoc, along scenic HWY 42 during the sunrise hour. You will be rewarded with moment, after breathtaking moment, of Mother Wisconsin's boundless beauty!  Just South of the Door County, Kewaunee County line, you will find the quaint and picturesque harbor town of Algoma, where the Pierhead Lighthouse and Crescent Beach backdrop always represents an incredible photo op.  Located just a stone's throw from the Kewaunee County line, in the town of Champion (Robinsonville), Wisconsin, is a modest chapel that holds an extraordinary honor. The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help is one of only eleven apparitian sites in the world, and Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 191

the only site in the United States to be officially recognized as an apparition site of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Kewaunee County Mountain Bicycle Trails

Mountain Biking Into mountain biking? Then Winter Park and Riverview Park recreational trail systems is the place for you! Come ride 10 miles of single track mountain biking trails that are found among hilly and rolling woods and meadows. With over 1000 volunteer hours logged by the Kewaunee chapter of the Wisconsin Off Road Bicycle Association this makes it a great adventure.

Inline Skating and Skateboarding  Neenah Skate Park  Red Arrow Park

Heritage Farm The Heritage Farm presents the Music on the Farm throughout the summer months. See and hear the likes of Tuba Dan, The Mark Jirikovic Band, Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents, and the Bob Kuether Band at the Heritage Farm while enjoying heritage food.

Calumet Calumet County Park is located northwest of the Village of Stockbridge, Wisconsin, on the east shore of Lake Winnebago. This 200-acre park has much to offer. Indian Effigy Mounds, a Post- Civil War brickyard, and the Niagara Escarpment, combined with forest and lake create a beautiful park.

The primary geological feature Calumet County Park is known as the Niagara Escarpment. Beginning in New York State, the escarpment runs west from Niagara Falls and disappears under Lake Erie. It reappears in Door County and runs south through Illinois to Iowa.

Calumet County Park has camping available primarily from April 1 through Nov 1. Winter activities at the park consist of sledding, snow tubing, ice fishing access to Lake Winnebago and cross-country ski trails. In the late spring, we open the bike trails. The park also provides hiking trials that go throughout the park.

Calumet County Park Harbor is a very popular launch facility on Lake Winnebago. The harbor also functions as a safe harbor of refuge during summer season and is a public access to Lake Winnebago during winter. Calumet County Parks Department operates the Parks Activity Line (920) 849-1494. The Parks Activities Line has information about the park activities available 24 hours a day. You can obtain information on the camping, access to Lake Winnebago, bike trails, tube hill and snowmobile trails.

Calumet County Park Non-Motorized Bike Trails The mountain bike trails in Calumet County Park normally open late spring/early summer-due to the Niagara Escarpment's springs, our non-motorized bike trails are usually open later in the mountain biking season. The bike trails are very popular with the mountain bike racers and the everyday biker that just enjoys nature and the challenge the bike trails have to offer. Our 5 miles

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of trails wind throughout the park, offering single-track segments through the woods and many scenic views along the trails

Calumet County Park Access to Lake Winnebago Calumet County Park Harbor provides access to Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest inland lake. Our launch facility has 6 launch lanes for your speedy access to the lake. There is plenty of parking for your vehicle and trailers. This well lighted modern launch facility is a popular place for fisherman, recreational boaters and other watercraft enthusiasts to launch and land their watercraft.

Calumet County Park Camping As a campground we offer 71 sites, 59 of them being electric and 12 of them basic (no electricity). The electric sites have 20 and 30 amp service. The North End electric sites have 20, 30 and 50 amp service – the padded sites accommodate RV’s up to 40 feet in length. We have several sites for "tents only" that are tucked into the woods. Most of our sites are along the lakeshore of Lake Winnebago. There is 24 hour security during the busiest part of the camping season. There is water available in the park to fill campers and water jugs. Please bring your own water hose. There is no water available to the individual sites. We believe pets are a part of any family so bring your pet along. For those that do choose to bring along their pets please have respect for the park and others by cleaning up after them, keeping them quiet and leashing them at all times. The bathhouse is open 24 hours a day from the end of May through Labor Day weekend then with limited hours on weekends through October. The bathhouse provides hot showers ($), flush toilets, and diaper changing stations. Birding Birding: The Winnebago System White Pelicans, ducks and eagles can be found on most of the lakes and rivers

Fishing: The Winnebago System The Winnebago System is comprised of lakes Winnebago, Butte des Morts, Winneconne, Poygan and the Fox and Wolf Rivers. Walleye are by far the most sought after game fish on the system and with record Walleye hatches in the 90’s, this Walleye factory will only get better. Other fish species that roam the Winnebago System are Sauger, Northern Pike, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Perch, Crappie, Bluegill, Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum (Sheepshead), Burbot and Lake Sturgeon. There are 71 sanctioned fishing tournaments every year. The only place we found for bringing your fish to a restaurant and have it prepared and served to you is “Wendz on the Lake” in Oshkosh.  Lake Winnebago The largest fresh water lake within the state, Lake Winnebago was carved from the same limestone formation that created Niagara Falls, 900 miles to the east. Lake Winnebago merits its “big lake” reputation with 215 square miles of surface. The lake spreads 28 miles from head to toe and 10.5 miles across. Lake Winnebago covers 137,000 acres, holds 696 billion gallons of water and is 21 feet at its deepest.  Lake Butte des Morts Lake Butte des Morts is located west of the City of Oshkosh and southeast of the Village of Winneconne. Butte des Morts is 8,857 acres with a maximum depth of 19 feet.  Lake Winneconne

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Lake Winneconne is the smallest of the upriver lakes and covers 4,507 acres. The main base has a maximum depth of 9 feet. Lake Winneconne is located immediately north of the Village of Winneconne and east of and connected to Lake Poygan.  Lake Poygan Lake Poygan is the largest of the upriver lakes and covers 14,102 acres. Poygan has a maximum depth of 12 feet and average depths range from 5 to 7 feet. Lake Poygan is located northeast of the Village of Winneconne and south of the Village of Fremont.  The Fox River The Fox River runs from the Eureka Dam, downstream to Lake Butte des Morts to Lake Winnebago through the City of Oshkosh before it continues its path north into the Great Lakes.  The Wolf River The Wolf River flows from the Town of New London downstream to Lake Poygan and again from Lake Winneconne to Lake Butte des Morts.

Skiing and Snowshoe  Heckrodt Wetland Reserve – Menasha  Lasley Point  Memominee Park – Oshkosh  Waukau Creek nature Preserve – Oshkosh  Winnebago County Park – Oshkosh  Wiouwash Trail – Oshkosh

Swimming  Lake Winneconne Park – Winneconne  Marble Park – Winneconne  Menominee Park – Oshkosh

Campgrounds  Circle r Campground – Oshkosh  Hicorky Oaks Campground – Oshkosh  Kalbus’ Country Harbor – Oshkosh  Sunnyview Campground – Oshkosh  The Willows resort – Van Dyne

Lodging: In the Winnebago System  High Cliff State Park Campground – Sherwood - Campground with beach, trails, store, marina  Calumet County Park Campground – Stockbridge -Campground with marina, beach, trails, concessions  KB Cove Campgrounds - Van Dyne - Campground with 18 slips, pub and grill, cement launch  Kalbus Country Harbor - Oshkosh - Campground with boat launch, rentals  City Center Hotel -Oshkosh - Hotel with floating docks, restaurant, lounge  Lang’s Landing - Winneconne - Motel and campground with boat rental, repair, fuel, ice, beer

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 Wolf River House Resorts - Winneconne - Motel and cottages with boat rentals, fuel Bait Shops: In the Winnebago System Tew’s Two Sporting Goods - Oshkosh Fox River Bait & Tackle - Oshkosh Gehrke’s Marine & Gun Supply - Oshkosh Lakeside Bait & Trading Post - Omro Lang’s Landing - Winneconne Doug’s Wolf River Resorts - Winneconne Kiesow’s Landing & Storage, Larson Hank’s Paynes Point - Neenah Best Beverage & Fishing – Menasha

Breweries: In the Winnebago System Fratello’s Waterfront Brewery & Restaurant - Oshkosh Rowland’s Calumet Brewing Company - Chilton

Cheese: In the Winnebago System Alto Dairy Cooperative - Waupun Baker cheese Factory - St. Cloud Casa Anna Cheese Store – Fond du Lac Cloverleaf cheese - Neenah Knaus Cheese – Rosendale Krohn Dairy/Trega Foods – Luxemburg Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese – Zittau Vern’s Cheese - Chilton

Meats: In the Winnebago System Bearcat’s Fish House – Algoma Beck’s Meat Processing – Oshkosh Blue Ribbon Meats – Hilbert Brandon Meats & Sausage Cattlena Ranch – Omro The Eden Meat Market – Eden Fiala’s Fish Market – Kewaunee Fond du Lac Seafood Co. – Fond du Lac Glacier ridge Animal Farm – Van Dyne The Grassway Farm – New Hoistein Kountry Pride Farms – Omro Otto’s Meat Market - Luxemburg Roehrborn Meats – Brillon Salmon’s Meats – Luxemburg Silver Creek Speciality Meats - - Silver Creek

Specialty Foods: In the Winnebago System Colleen’s Tough Times – Neenah – Vinegars and mustards Heritage orchard – Chilton – Apples syrups, caramel apples, spices, frozen cherries, popcorn Hillside Apples – Casco – Apples and pumpkins

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Kraynik’s Berry Farm – Kewaunee – strawberries in season Little Farmer – Malone – Various produce, baked goods, popcorn, pumpkins Red Radish – Neenah – Organic grocery

Wineries: In the Winnebago System Hearthstone Restaurant – Hilbert McKnight & Carlson - Oshkosh vonStiehl Winery, Ltd. - Algoma

Sweets/Desserts: In the Winnebago System Ardy & Ed’s – Oshkosh Bryanna’s Bakery – Fond du Lac Chocolates by Sayklly – Chilton Craig’s Blue Ribbon Honey - Chilton Don’s Bakery – Luxemburg Fox Valley Cheese Cake – Omro Frogg’s - Sherwood Julie’s Country Confections - Campbellsport Hughes Homaid chocolates – Oshkosh Kelly’s Creamery – Fond du Lac Kettle Confections – Fond du Lac Kewaunee Custard & Grill – Kewaunee Leon’s Frozen Custard – Oshkosh Manderfield’s Bakery – Menasha Mother’s Organic Bakery – New Holstein Mud Creek Coffee – Stockbridge Oak’s Chocolates – Oshkosh The Oshkosh – Oshkosh Ripon foods Outlet Store – Ripon Schreiner’s Restaurant Bakery

Culture  Lighthouses o Aslum Poiont Lighthouse –Oshkosh o Bray Lighthouse – Oshkosh o Kimberly Point Lighthouse – Neenah  Museum o Bergstrom-Mahler Museum o Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac o EAA AirVenture Museum o Glacier Ridge Animal Farm o Grand Opera House o Morgan House o Omro Historical Museum o Oshkosh Public Museum o Tayce St. Bridge Museum o Winneconne historical society Museum Complex Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 196

 Paine Art Center and Gardens – 1920’s mansion with an exceptional art collection, historic interiors and display gardens  Gran-eur of Opera House Victoria Theater  Morgan House Victoria Living museums

Events, Fairs and Festivals: In the Winnebago System  Leach Amphitheater – Home of Waterfesst and many other festivals  Jan - Chocolate Fantasy, Fond du Lac Chocolate lovers gather to sample a wide variety of chocolate treats, desserts and flavored coffees. Non-chocolate lovers will also enjoy booths of crafts and lifestyle items, raffle and silent auction.  Feb - A Taste of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Tantalizing appetizers, entrees and desserts from restaurants throughout Fond du Lac County and beyond. Live entertainment.  Mar - Maple Syrup Camp, Brillion Join the team in the Sugar Bush to help make maple syrup. See demonstrations on the techniques for tapping, collecting the sap and the cooking process. Stop by for some fun, education, and yummy syrup over ice cream. Camp is part of the Brillion Nature Center.  Late-Mar/Early Apr - Maple Syrup Sunday, Chilton Celebrate the maple syrup season by tapping a maple tree, collecting sap, learning the history of how it becomes syrup, and enjoying the taste of pure maple syrup on pancakes. Pancake breakfast, Sugar Bush demonstrations and tours. Ledge View Nature Center.  Late-May - Beer Fest, Chilton Sponsored by Rowland’s Calumet Brewing Co. of Chilton. Featuring beer from more than 20 Wisconsin brewers. Sample over 100 beers while enjoying good food and live music. Calumet County Fair Grounds.  End of May through September, Farmer’s Market – Oshkosh Farmers’ Market is every Saturday starting the end of May through September, shut down Main Street - food, bands go down main street, jewelry, cooking stations etc.  Jun - Sundae on the Farm, Calumet Take the family and bring them to the farm! Let the kids experience life on a farm and see first-hand how a farm operates. Enjoy ice cream sundaes, brats, hamburgers, and more. Every year a different local farm hosts the event.  Jun - Walleye Weekend, Fond du Lac The “World’s Largest Walleye Fry” is part of the second largest festival in Wisconsin, held in conjunction with Mercury Marine’s Walleye Fishing Tournament.  Late-Jun - Cheese Derby, Hilbert Kids and adults compete for wheels of cheese and other “cheesy” awards. Enjoy cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers and other cheese products, held in the Hilbert Civic Park.  Mid-June - Chicken fest, Darby Chicken, chicken, chicken! Enjoy hourly chicken dance competitions, wing eating contest, music and fireworks.  Late-Jun - Men Who Cook, Oshkosh Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 197

Enjoy the culinary talents of more than 50 men from Winnebago and Green Lake counties. Each of these talented men, most not employed as chefs, donate their time and supplies to prepare a favorite dish or gourmet specialty to serve to the public during is fund-raiser for Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services.  Early-Jul - Sawdust Days’ Buck skinner’s Trading Camp, Oshkosh Early Wisconsin Living History Village, circa 1750 to 1860, with over 400 re-enactors serving authentic food from different periods in history. Taste treats include everything from Indian Fry Bread to Home-made Sassafras. Also Sabor A Mexico and Louisiana Hot Sauce Fest.  Mid-Jul - Trout Fest, Kewaunee Trout boil and festival, with music, entertainment for all ages, food, arts & crafts, fishing tournament, children’s activities, and much, much more.  Mid-Jul - Brews n’ Blues, Oshkosh Leach Amphitheater in Riverside Park. This festival features up to 100 microbrews from across the Midwest and national and local blues acts. Benefitting the Christine Anne Center for Domestic Abuse & the Oshkosh Jaycees.  Late-Jul - Captain Potter Days, Potter Annual Civil War re-enactment including open fire cooking competition, military drills, cannon fi re and more. Fireman’s Park in Potter.  Aug - Czech Fest, Kewaunee A celebration of the Czech Republic heritage that immigrated to this area in the 1800s, with great music, food, refreshments, artwork and more.  Early-Aug - German Night, Stockbridge Enjoy a German dinner, desserts, and live polka music. Sponsored by the Chilton German-American Society. Held at the Stockbridge Fireman-Legion Park.  Early-Sep - Cheesehead Run, Hilbert Fun “half marathon” and 5k run, downtown Hilbert. Compete for etched cheese cutting boards and other cheese items. Every year there is a theme and contestants run in costume. Those that wear cheeseheads or other “cheesy” gear are entered into a drawing for Packer tickets.

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 Early-Sep - Crafty Apple Fest, Chilton One-day celebration at State Highway 32/57 and Park Street. Everything apple to eat, from pies to sundaes. Pumpkin bowling and other games, live music, and more than 100 craft vendors.  Mid-Sep - Seafoodfest, Menasha Indulge in fresh salmon and lobster flown in from Maine and let the live music entertain you in Jefferson Park. There is also a variety of other seafood dishes as well as traditional festival fare. J  Late-Sep - Wet Whistle Wine Fest, Algoma You’ll enjoy live music, heritage foods, fi ne arts, award-winning wines, and, you may participate in—or just cheer at—the “always-a-crowd-pleaser” grape stomp. Main Street Center.  Mid-Oct - Octoberfest and the Fox Trot Fun Run, Omro Live Authentic German Music via Polka Bands, downtown. Omro’s Own Omro Brau Beer and Root Beer served all day. German Food at area establishments. Fall Open House at businesses. Flea and Farm Market. Arts and Crafts Fair. Chamber of Commerce.  Mid-Oct - October in the Park, Stockbridge Held at the Fireman-Legion Park. Area business folks make chili for a contest. All chili is judged and “dumped” and served to the public for free. An area micro-brew makes a harvest brew for the event. Live music.

Economic Development: In the Winnebago System – John Casper – May 15 Oshkosh River Walk will be completed on the north side of the river late 2012/early 2013 The Hotel is being renovated through a public/private/community partnership New road construction should be done in 2013; however, they are going to work on the hold road at that time…so it will be a few more years of highway construction.

Development Projects:  River Walkway  Easements  Significant projects five years out o North side of river o South side of river o Pioneer Drive and Island . Redevelopment of entire area o Marina Operations  Hotel on North Side new owners – renovate hotel o TIF district  Advanced along the industrial sites to evidentially be residence this will be two or three years from now  University o Turned three dorms into one new dorm o First academic building o Welcome center by Wisconsin State bridge o Place for weddings, meetings o Moving from 13,000 to 20,000 students Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 199

o Sports center year around o Football o Olympic track o Baseball o Alumni River Commons o Draw in more facility  Senior Housing  Commercial - along River o Office space o Retail o Restaurants

Portage – May 3, 2012 (Portage and Marquette counties- Endeavor, Princeton, Ripon, Green Lake, Pardeeville and Portage) Gil Meisgeier, Portage Canal Society 608-334-4207

The Portage business district lies along a hillside which overlooks the Portage Canal. Portage emerged because of its unique position along the one and half mile strip of marshy floodplain between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers and was originally known as the Winnebago settlement. The Fox-Wisconsin waterway linked at Portage served as the major port between Green Bay and Prairie du Chien. At high water, the Wisconsin River seasonally flowed across the Portage into the Fox River which sits eight feet lower than the Wisconsin River. Wisconsin River Lock No. 1 was the first of the Upper Fox Locks constructed in 1851. Portage is a gateway linking the Wisconsin and Fox Rivers.

Silent Sports  Hiking o Ice Age Trail o McKensey Nature Center (DNR)  Runs/walks 10Ks  Camping o Grounds . Duck Creek Campground - Pardeeville . Indian Trials – Pardeeville . Pride of America – Pardeeville . Sky High Camping Resort – Portage . Buffalo Lake Camping Resort – Montello . Crooked river Campground – Montello . Kilby Lake Campground – Montello . Lake Arrowhead Campground – Montello . Ox Creek Resort – Montello . Wilderness Campgrounds - Montello  Biking

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o Bike for Books on Scenic Country Roads o Mountain biking  Swimming (two beaches) o Mazomanie (clothing optional beach)  Paddling (kayaking and canoeing) o On Fox – Wisconsin Rivers o Heritage paddles o T&G Canoeing Adventures o Wauwauona Trail – access to Fox and Wisconsin  Skiing, snowboarding and tubing – Cascade Mountain  Snow shoeing –Mirror Lake (Dells)  Fishing o Landings o Walleye and bass  Kite flying

Culinary  Restaurants o Granite Falls Supper Club – Montello o Pleasant Inn o The Cove o The Friendly Tavern – Fish Fry  Breweries o Epstein Brewery o Haertel (predecessor to Eulberg  Apple Orchards  Farmer’s Market (May-October, Thursdays at noon)

Heritage History  Fort Winnebago (destroyed by fire)  Surgeons Quarters o Only remaining building of Fort Winnebago built in 1828 and one of the oldest log houses standing on its original foundation  Welcome Center – curator’s cottage  Garrison School  Fort Winnebago Cemetery o War veterans o Jefferson Davis – president of the confederacy  Historic Indian Agency House – 1832 o One of Wisconsin’s earliest houses in existence constructed for John Kinzie, the Indian Agent to the Ho-Chunk national  Historic Guided Downtown Walking Tour (June – August) o Merrill House – oldest house in Portage Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 201

 Museum at the Portage o Photographs and artifacts depicting Portage’s historical events  Portage Canal o Hand dug by Irish . Tow-path . 2-1/2 feet required depth o Tender House  Trail of the Serpent  Portage world War II Museum  Society Hill – many buildings are made of yellow Portage brick  Zona Gale Home (novelist)  Amish and Mennonite communities o Amish tour with dinner with the Amish . Leatherworks . Bakery (Pleasant View Bakery) . Restaurant . Sheep . Plowing fields with horses . Saw mills . Sewing notions . Nursery plants . Carriage shop  Amish buggies . Grocery (no electricity) . Wood shop

o National Mennonite Museum . Tornado Museum  Portage predates the American Natives  Ketchum’s Point – start of Portage and Redbird Chief-Ho Chunk uprising 1827  Military Road

Culture  Portage Center for the Arts o Zona Gale’s Young People’s theatre o The Gale Singers o Drury Gallery  Concerts at the Portage (Every Wednesday in summer)  Cruzin’ Portage Car and Truck Show (June)  Marquette County Barn Quilts and hidden History Murals (over twenty can be viewed on a rural art works trail. Birding  Big bird counts – International Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 202

 Crane Foundation  Ospreys

Miscellaneous Events  From the Land – a gathering of traditional crafts and skills with demonstrations (October)  Montello fishnfunfest.comn A weekend long festival with an old fashioned fish boil, music during dinner followed by a street dance, fly over the city in a helicopter, paddle down the Fox River like Marquette and Joliet in a guided canoe, munch on cotton candy between thrilling carnival rides, send the kids fishing with the pros on Buffalo Lake, pedal through the splendor of spring on the Spoke Smokin’ Bike Ride, truck crushing pontoons, shop till you drop at our local retailers and food, craft, and home party vendors, and of course rock out with live music  Flea Market – Princeton  Antiques - Princeton

Sauk Prairie (Sauk City/Prairie du Sac) – May 3, 2012 Tywana German, Executive Director Bianca Richards, Tourism Promotions Director Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce 608-643-4168

Bianca to supply EDP with spreadsheets

Sauk Prairie Riverway includes:  Prairie du Sac  Merrimac  Roxbury  Leland  Witwen  Denzer  Black Hawk Sauk-Prairie area serves as a gateway to the lower Wisconsin River Valley and the Baraboo Bluffs.  Rolling Hills  Dramatic bluffs  The Wisconsin River  Designated the Bird City o Eagle viewing (especially winter)  Access to o Wisconsin River o Lake Wisconsin 10,000 (acre lake-52 miles shoreline ) o South end of Devil’s Lake State Park Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 203

 Devil’s Head Resort – Merrimac (one of the highest mountains in Wisconsin)  Tower Hill State Park  Natural Bridge State Park  River Arts on Water Gallery

Silent Sports  Hiking o Ice Age Trail (four miles)  Camping o State parks . Natural Bridge Sate Park . Devil’s Lake State Park o Many municipal parks (biking hiking) o VFW – 25 campsites o Merrimac campgrounds . Merry Mac’s Campground o Private campgrounds . Smokey Hollow  Biking o Scenic country roads o Mountain biking  Swimming (two beaches) o Mazomanie (clothing optional beach)  Paddling (kayaking and canoeing)  Skiing  Snowboarding  Merrimac Ferry o Wisconsin’s only free ferry (accommodating both vehicles and bicycles)  Fishing o Wilderness Fish and Game o Rivers Outfitters - Boscobel

Culinary Boscobel  Restaurants o Black Hawk Family Restaurant (Sauk City) o Blue Spoon Café (Prairie du Sac) o Culvers (Sauk City) o The Cornucopia – Devils Head Resort (Merrimac) o Devil’s Den –Devils Head Resort (Merrimac) o Dorf Haus (Roxbury) o Eagle Inn (Sauk City) o Green Acres (Sauk City) o Lake Wisconsin Country Club (Prairie du Sac) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 204

o La Mexicana (Sauk City) o Leystr’s Venture Restaurant (Sauk City) o Mason’s Grill and Pub (Prairie du Sac) o Pizza Hut (Sauk City) o Roxbury Tavern (Roxbury) o The Press box (Sauk City)  Wollersheim Winery o Ice Wine Release o Ruby Nouveau Tasting o A Vintage Christmas  Cedar Grove Cheese o Environmentally sound cheese-making business  Wyttenbach Meats (locally raised)  Farmer’s Market (May-October, Saturdays a.m. and Tuesday p.m.)  Van Dyne Sportsmens Club

Heritage History  Oldest village in Wisconsin  Tripp Memorial Museum (Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society)  Walking tour through the Sauk City Historic Park  Civil War re-enactment  Indian Pioneer Days  Prairie du Sac Hydroelectric Dam  The German/Swiss Block and Stack (sites in Sauk and Dane Counties) o Masonry of Roxbury, Sac Prairie and Honey Creek Culture  River Arts Center (500-seat performing arts theater and gallery exhibit space)  Sauk Prairie Music Association (Band Boosters)  Sauk Prairie Theatre Gild  Polka on the Riverway  Riverway Concerts in the Park  Sauk Prairie Music Association Madrigal Dinner theatre o Hosts state wide communities contests  Visiting artists  Stand-alone art galleries  Hahn House/History  Park Hill  Wisconsin heights Battlefield Marker  Aldo leopold Legacy Center  Mid-continent Railway Museum

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o Eagle viewing (especially winter) . Eagle Island o Ferry Bluff o International Crane Foundation

Miscellaneous Events  Sauk Prairie Harley-Davidson’s MDA Freedom Ride o Hundreds of bikers on scenic roads  Cow Chip Throw and Festival  Mid-Continent Railway o Snow Train o Pumpkin Festival o Santa Express  Antique mall (14,000 square foot)  Cedarberry Inn of Sauk Prairie

Economic Development  New Chamber of Commerce Center on scenic drive- Sauk City  Economic Development Manger – Gene Dalhoff  Re-facing Water Street buildings  Re-facing back of buildings by Riverway  Orthopedic surgery healthcare  Ballwig Dealership expansion  Headquarters: o Culvers o Schwartz Insurance o Badgerland Financial o IET (builds equipment to build windows) o US Dairy forest Research Center – milking cows

Spring Green – May 4, 2012 Dawn Eno, Executive Director, Spring Green Area Chamber of Commerce [email protected] Sara Young – American Players Theatre - [email protected] Marsha Nachtigal – Lower Wisconsin Riverway – [email protected]

Silent Sports  Hiking  Camping o Fireside Campgrounds o Wisconsin riverside Resort – Spring Green

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 Biking o DNR Bike and Trail Maps o Military Ridge o On main back roads o Frank Lloyd Wright Bike Trail o Cycle S.W. Wisconsin.com  Swimming (two beaches) o Mazomanie (clothing optional beach)  Paddling (kayaking and canoeing) o Canoe rentals . Wisconsin Riverside . Traders . Wisconsin Canoe Co. . Outfitters o Water Trail Map  Snow Shoeing o White Mound County Park  Fishing o Rivers Outfitters - Boscobel  Hunting o DNR

Birding  Looking to become a Bird City Designation  Eagle Watching  Sandhill Cranes  Trumpeter Swans by Blue River o Trumpeting sounds  DNR website birds specific to the region  State Natural Areas (SNA’s)

Culinary Boscobel  Restaurants o Underground – Milkweed (Club Cover) o Frank Lloyd Wright . Riverview Terrace Café o General Store and Restaurant o Dairy (with music)  Local Foods o Herb, Spices and more o Driftless Depot – sells local food o Spring Green’s Local Night community dinner at the Posthouse Garden with local restaurants Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 207

 Mushrooms o Morels – Muscoda  Cheese o Uplands cheese o Meisters o Cedar Grove o Arena Cheese  Brewery o Lake Louie – brewed in Arena  Winery o Wegge Winery – Botham  Cooking Classes o Jackie’s Classes - Arcadia Heritage History  Spring Green Preserve  AVOCA – DNA  Effigy Mounds Grand Tour LCC Cultural landscape  Frank Lloyd Wright Legacies  Taliesin  History maps (PDF)  Architectural Driving Tour  St. Ann’s Chapel, a shrine, near Plain, WI  Old Franklin Town Hall, Plain, WI  Military road Museum – Mazomanie  Franks Hill – National registry (May Archeology Association)  Churches and Shrines – Plain, WI

Parks  Shot Tower on Tower Hill Culture  American Players Theater  Known as the Birthday Town  Wyoming Valley School – Cultural Arts Center  Art Tours and Fairs  Car Shows  Taste of Spring Green  Country Christmas  Music o Country o Various venues  The Places We Save – a book about the Spring Green Preserve o A Guide to the Natural conservancy Preserve’s in Wisconsin

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 The Sauk County Historical Society

Area Attractions  American Players Theatre  Cedar Grove Cheese, Inc.  House on the Rock – Matt Schreider o Itineraries for Scenic Byway 60 and Great River roads (Scenic Byways) o Distributed to Motor Coach Groups o Harley Davison Map  Taliesin Preservation Inc and the Taliesin Estate  Town Hill State Park  Shitty Barn  Cedar Valley Stables, Lodge and Hunting  Stage Stop LLP largest selection of gifts in the area.  House on the Rock  Aldebaran Farm – home of Frank Lloyd Wright’s uncle - 1861

Lodging  The House on the Rock  The Usonian Inn  Cedar Valley Stables, Lodge and Hunting  The Round Barn Lodge  The Sislver Star (B&B)  Walking Iron Bed & Breakfast

Boscobel – Suzie Fralick – Chamber Secretary – Bob from Bob’s Auto Body – Executive Director of the Chamber  Wizards and Warlord’s  Civil War Re-enactment  Morel Mushroom Festival

Prairie du Chien – May 4, 2012 Robert Moses, Executive Director, Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council Patty Wacker, Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council Dennis Kirschbaum, Volunteer and FWHP Board Member

Prairie du Chien has a National designation of the Great River Road Highway 60 is the Scenic Byway (First in Wisconsin) FWHP would be the topping on the cake

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Silent Sports  Paddling (Canoeing and Kayaking) o Access . Captain’s Cove . Canoe & Kayak Rental . City of Prairie du Chien  Livery System – Wauzeka  Horseback Riding . La Riviere . The Natural Gait – 20 miles of trails  Camping  Biking o Wayzeka Corridor o DeSote Loop o Ferryville Loop o Seneca Loop o Eastman Loop o Prairie du Chien Loop o Crawford county  Skiing  Fishing o Tournaments 5 – 10 per season o Small mouth bass, sand sturgeon, walleye, catfish, few lake sturgeons  Hiking o DNR land for hiking  Trails o Bypass o La Riviere Park – 320 acre tract of hills, woods, open fields on Bridgeport Terrace (the old river bottom of the prehistoric Mississippi River. . Hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, picnicking, berry and nut picking and natural beauty. o Wyalusing – 2674 acres . Camping, hiking, picnicking, scenic overlooks, bird watching, nature education programs, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing and many more outdoor activities. o Wauzekau (7 miles) o Pikes Peak (Mouth of River) o Effigy Mounds – 400 BC – 1200 AD over 200 . Woodland culture and Dealing with mounds o Lower Wisconsin Riverway – Grant County Park (woodman area) Non-Silent Sports  Recreational Boating  RV Campgrounds

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Culinary  Restaurants o Villa Louis . Breakfast . Servant’s supper o Simply Restaurant o Wasabi Japanese o Kaber’s - Catfish – family owned since early 1900s o Lakeview local catfish o Spring lake Inn . #1 sandwich in the state o Pete’s Hamburgers – Cooked in onions and Artisan water (103 years in business)  Cheese o Valley Fish and Cheese o Carr Valley Cheese – Fennimore o Meister’s – Muscada o Mount Sterling – Goat Cheese o Eunice’s Liquor and o Cheese and Nature’s Pantry  Wineries and Breweries o Eagle’s Landing Winery - Marquette o Old Man river Micro Brewery – McGregor o Quality Beverages o Potosi Brewery (45 minutes away)  Amish Foods – Unisis – Ferryville  Orchards o Shihata orchard/Apple House  Farmers Markets o Prairie du Chien – Saturday a.m. (Beaumont and Blackhawk Avenues) o West Side Market– Saturdays and Sundays o Blackhawk Junction – Saturday a.m. Heritage History  Second oldest city in Wisconsin  Oldest settlement on the Upper Mississippi  Explore the history brochures  Historic Walking Tour  Bridgeport – Military road crossing o Ferry (no more) o Bridges o Railroad linkage (active)  Effigy Mounds o Moonlight hikes o Archeology Days

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o American Indian Week  White’s landing  Fort Crawford Museum  Hospital – Artisan water  Ville Louis Historic

Culture  The Park and Recreation on Riverfront  Feriole Island Music Festivals o Blues o County o Cave concerts (Iowa)  Arts – McGregor  Flea market  Rendezvous – music, culture food  Villa Louis Historic Site  Prairie du Chien Museum  Cemetery tours (Visiting our Ancestors)  Fort Crawford Museum  Carriage Classic Victorian Horses on Carriages  Mississippi River Sculpture Park

Birding – The Mississippi River Flyway is the most important avian migratory route in North America. A total of 326 bird species (1/3 of all species on the continent) – Bald Eagle Sight-seeing Cruises  Birding Hot Spots o Wyalusing State Park – best place in Wisconsin . Rare Bird Species  Belll’s Vireo  Carolina Wren  Yellow-throated Warbler  CeruleanWarbler  Hooded Warbler  Lark sparrow . Bird Species  Grebes  Pelicans  Cormorants  Bitterns and Herons  Swans, Geese and Ducks  American Vultures-Turkey

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 Eagles and Hawks  Falcons  Grouse, Turkey and Quail  Rails and Coots  Cranes  Gulls and Terns  Doves  Cuckoos  Owis  Goatsuckers  Swifts  Hummingbirds  Kingfishers  Woodpeckers  Tyrant Flycatchers  Larks  Swallows  Jays and Crows  Titmice  Nuthatches  Creepers  Wrens  Kinglets and Nuthatches’  Thrushes  Mockingbird and thrashers  Waxwings  Shrikes  Starling  Vireos  Wood-Warblers  Tanagers  Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings  Towhees, sparrows and Longspurs  Blackbirds and orioles  Finches  Weaver Finches  Pigeons o Trempealeau national wildlife Refuge 6,200 acres preserve north of Trempealeau o Buena vista Park o Riecks Lake Park (2 miles north of Alma  IBA (Important Birding Areas) designation o Effigy mounds (hawks) Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 213

o WSO (Wisconsin State Ornithology in Prairie du Chien next year o Upper Mississippi River National wildlife and Fish Refuse o Lower Wisconsin – birds on edge of their national habitats o List of birds (Dennis) o Audubon website . Yearly count . Backyard . Bald eagle weekends . White pelicans (non-breeders) . Fall and spring  Voyageur River Back water cruises  Upper Miss Refuge

Attractions  Bear Foot Bay  Hoffman Hall Recreation Center  Spook Cave and Campgrounds  Lynxville Lock and Dam #9

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Other Information Gathered from the 15 Site Assessments

Table of Contents 1. GREEN BAY ...... 2 2. ALLOUEZ ...... 15 3. DE PERE ...... 16 4. APPLETON...... 18 5. KAUKAUNA ...... 19 6. NEENAH ...... 21 7. MENASHA ...... 24 8. FOND DU LAC ...... 25 9. OSHKOSH ...... 29 10. PORTAGE ...... 53 11. MONTELLO ...... 57 12. PRINCETON ...... 69 13. MERRIMAC ...... 74 14. SAUK CITY/PRAIRIE DU SAC ...... 77 15. SPRING GREEN ...... 80 16. BOSCOBEL ...... 85 17. MUSCADA ...... 94 18. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ...... 97

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Green Bay http://www.greenbay.com/visit_us/attractions/ GREATER GREEN BAY ATTRACTIONS

Planning a trip can be overwhelming and that's why the Greater Green Bay CVB is here to help. Using the simple search function to the right, you can find a wealth of information regarding things to do in Green Bay - from the best Green Bay shopping to historical attractions (such as parks, theaters, museums, wineries and even a fun-filled Green Bay area zoo and casino!).

Akzo Nobel Sports Complex 1600 Pinecrest Rd, Green Bay 920-434-4640 Website | Map

Akzo Nobel Sports Complex is a 92-acre park facility that includes an 18-hole disc golf course, 4 lighted softball diamonds and 10 soccer fields.

Alexander's Sport Fishing Guide Service 3603 Stanford Dr., New Franken 920-851-4214 Website | Map Offering the opportunity for 1-20 people to fish for giant walleye, bass, salmon, perch, musky or sturgeon. We fish the Bay of Green Bay, Lake Michigan, Fox River and Menomonee River.

Algoma Park & Recreation Department 416 Fremont Ave., Algoma 920-487-5203 Website | Map Algoma has nine different parks. Enjoy summer activities like: biking, hiking, swimming, picnics, farmer markets, festivals and more! In the winter visit parks for skating, sledding and cross country skiing.

Allen's Guide Service 1505 Winter Park Ct., Green Bay 920-660-2007 Website | Map Experience some of the best walleye, bass and musky fishing in the nation. We can handle from 1 to 15 anglers. Truly a fishing experience you won't forget! Sightseeing cruises also available.

Allouez Park & Recreation Department 1900 Libal St., Green Bay 920-448-2804 Website | Map

The Village of Allouez has 9 developed parks. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department oversee the parks, trails, and year ‘round recreational activities within the Village of Allouez. It also offers unique programs and classes for people of all ages. Please call for more details/rentals.

Arts Events, Inc. 130 E. Walnut St., Green Bay 920-435-5220 Website | Map Arts Events Inc. produces festivals and events that celebrate the arts, culture and community: Artstreet a visual and performing arts festival, Savour Green Bay a taste of local food and culture and Arti Gras a fine art fair and more!

Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley & Family Fun Center 2929 Allied Street, Green Bay 920-336-0400 Website | Map

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Featuring 60 lane bowling center/automatic scoring, bumper bowling, cosmic experience (light and soundtastic show), game room, meeting room and lounge. Corporate parties, group rates and birthday parties.

Ashwaubenon Historical Society & Museum 737 Cormier Road, Green Bay 920-429-2863 Website | Map Ashwaubenon Historical Society is a non-profit organization whose goal is the preservation of Ashwaubenon’s past and present through collection and interpretation of historical records and artifacts.

Ashwaubenon Park, Recreation & Forestry Dept. 2155 Holmgren Way, Green Bay 920-492-2331 Website | Map Over 20 park facilities pedestrian/walking trails and a summertime lake with beachfront await you in Ashwaubenon. Several shelters and a year round community center are available for rentals.

Ashwaubomay Park 2881 S. Broadway, Green Bay 920-492-2331 Website | Map This 53 acre facility overlooks the Fox River, offering picnic area, playground equipment and a 3 million gallon man-made lake with beachfront and diving platform, operating June-August.

Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve 2024 Lakeview Dr., Suamico 920-448-4466 Website | Map Located along the west shore of Green Bay, the L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve has 920 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands. Barkhausen features an interpretive nature center, picnic grounds, trails and educational programming.

Bay Beach Amusement Park 1313 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay 920-448-3365 Website | Map

Bay Beach is one of Green Bay's most popular and affordable attractions offering 19 exciting rides for all ages. Food available at 2 concession areas, fast food restaurant in main pavilion.

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary 1660 East Shore Dr., Green Bay 920-391-3671 Website | Map | Special Events A 700-acre urban wildlife refuge featuring live bird and animal exhibits, educational displays, miles of hiking and walking trails, excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and waterfowl feeding. There is no admission charge.

Brown County Facility & Park Management 325 E. Walnut St., Green Bay 920-448-4466 Website | Map

Brown County has 3,600 acres of parkland for you to enjoy. Enjoy activities like: cross country skiing, biking, hiking, camping, disc golf, and more! Many different park shelters available to rent.

Brown County Fair Association P.O. Box 195, Greenleaf 920-336-7292 Website | Map

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2012 Fair Dates: August 15-19. The Brown County Fair brings urban and rural residents of all ages together to learn about Brown County’s history, traditions and accomplishments through agriculture, family living and business.

Brown County Golf Course 897 Riverdale Dr., Oneida 920-497-7819 Website | Map

Brown County Golf Course features a Lawrence Packard tradition golf design that is cut out of the woods. With over 50 years of tradition we are open to everyone.

Brown County Veterans Memorial Complex 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay 920-494-3404 Website | Map Part of the Brown County Veterans Memorial Complex, the arena has a 7,500 seat capacity and hosts more than 95,000 attendees per year. Events include Sesame Street Live, Monster Trucks, Beja Shrine Circus, concerts and trade shows.

Calavera Springs Community Park 2694 Flintville Rd, Suamico 920-434-2212 Website | Map The 68.5 acre Calavera Springs Park includes soccer, flag-football fields, three fenced softball fields, wooded walking/skiing trails, two tennis courts and indoor shelter with concession stands.

Captain's Walk Winery 345 South Adams St., Green Bay 920-431-9255 Website | Map | Special Events A venue for vinifera, Captain’s Walk Winery offers premium wine tasting in a laid-back atmosphere. We take the snobbery out of wine while providing a unique and light-hearted tasting education.

Cecil DePeau Bay Shore Park 5637 Sturgeon Bay Rd., Green Bay 920-448-6242 Website | Map Situated atop the Niagara Escarpment, this park offers a breathtaking view of the Bay of Green Bay. Activities include camping, boating, picnicking, playgrounds and rental shelters.

Cellcom Green Bay Marathon 808 Potts Ave., Green Bay 920-432-6272 Website | Map May 18-20 begins Cellcom Green Bay Marathon! The 5K and Wisconsin Public Service Kids’ Power Run is Saturday, May 19. Sunday, May 20 is the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Relay and Half Marathon.

Christine's Gallery 111 N. Wisconsin St., De Pere 920-246-8038 Website | Map A fun art studio of Christine Donovan’s work, mostly oil paintings and a few drawings. Christine also specializes in commission pieces custom to her clients. Christine offers private painting lessons and creates a night out group classes.

City of De Pere Park & Recreation Department 335 S. Broadway, De Pere 920-339-4065 Website | Map The City of De Pere has approximately 400 acres of park/green space which includes outdoor swimming pools, hiking/biking trails, athletic fields, boat launch facilities, indoor ice arena and year-round recreational programs for all ages and a Community Center for various activities/events.

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Cornerstone Community Center 1640 Fernando Dr., De Pere 920-403-2000 Website | Map The Cornerstone Community Ice Center is a non-profit organization. Regular activities include public skating, group events, youth and adult skating lessons. Youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating, speed skating and broomball. Crescent Beach & Boardwalk 620 Lake St., Algoma 920-487-5480 Website | Map

Algoma’s boardwalk along Lake Michigan connects the Visitor Center to the Marina. The boardwalk uses recycled plastic lumber, is handicapped accessible, and offers the sights and sounds of Lake Michigan.

Cup O'Joy 232 S. Broadway, Green Bay 920-435-3269 Website | Map Downtown Live "Music Venue" hosting National and Regional Christian artists in varying styles every Friday and Saturday night. No cover charge. Donation Supported. Smoke and Alcohol-Free. Family friendly! Schedule on-line.

Daddy D Productions 920-554-4244 Website Your Green Bay activities should include a romantic dinner and a show. Daddy D Productions produces clean, humorous shows with a professional staff of actors and actresses since 2006. They have a variety of shows to choose from. Just check their schedule and see what's available while you're in town.

Duck Creek Golf Center 345 Village Ct., Green Bay 920-498-2797 Website | Map Challenging Miniature Golf winds over and around five waterfalls, rushing streams and beautiful gardens. Driving range features 45 hitting stations, 9 target greens, large putting green and a beautiful view. Handicap accessible.

Fishin' Magician Charters, LLC 206 Dewey Street, Algoma 920-304-3474 Website | Map Algoma’s finest in charter fishing. Six 30 to 36 foot charter boats. The Fishin’ Magicians will show you the time of your life.

Fox River Tickets 125 S. Broadway, De Pere 920-336-6500 Website | Map Experience the tradition of Lambeau Field! Fox River Tickets can make this dream a reality! Order tickets, hotel rooms and tailgate parties for your favorite Packers game. Call today! No one sells for less!

Fox River Trail 920-448-4466 Website This state recreational trail stretches 20 miles from downtown Green Bay to the Brown County Line. This “rail-to-trails” corridor is a great place to walk, bike or in-line skate.

Foxy Lady Cruises 200 Main Street, Green Bay 920-432-3699 Website | Map

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Enjoy lunch, dinner, cocktail and sightseeing cruises. Air-conditioned/heated. Two full-service bars and restrooms. Major credit cards accepted. Call for reservations and schedule. Also available for private charters.

Green Bay Athletics-UWGB 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay 920-465-2145 Website | Map 16 NCAA Division 1 sports programs A member of the Horizon League. Men’s basketball plays at the Resch Center. Women’s basketball made a run to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2011. Men’s soccer reached the NCAA first round in 2009. Women’s Swimming and Diving has won seven straight Horizon League Championships. Nordic skiing annually qualifies individuals for the NCAA Championship.

Green Bay Blizzard Professional Indoor Football 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay 920-405-1264 Website | Map The Green Bay Blizzard: fast-paced, high-scoring indoor football with tons of entertainment during the game. Blizzard arena football runs March-August. It’s affordable family fun all summer long! Games are held at the Resch Center.

Green Bay Botanical Garden 2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay 920-490-9457 Website | Map | Special Events Celebrate the enduring partnership between plants and people in over 47 acres of gardens and natural areas that capture the beauty of Northeastern Wisconsin's four wonderful seasons.

Green Bay Bullfrogs Baseball 1450 E. Walnut, Green Bay 920-497-7225 Website | Map The Bullfrogs are a member of the Northwoods League, one of the premier summer collegiate baseball leagues in the country. Games offer a fun, family-oriented atmosphere at an affordable price.

Green Bay Chill 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay 920-412-5111 Website | Map Experience hard-hitting football by Wisconsin’s most beautiful and athletic women! “The lingerie football league has become the ultimate fan-driven live sports phenomenon-blending action, impact and beauty.”

Green Bay Curling Club 781 Potts Ave., Green Bay 920-494-9931 Website | Map Offering seasonal leagues and bonspiels November-April. New members welcome-try our short introductory leagues. Open houses and Learn to Curl in fall; corporate outings and birthday parties welcomed.

Green Bay Gamblers 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay 920-494-3404 Website | Map Green Bay Gamblers hockey features some of the best up and coming players in the country. Gamblers games at the Resch Center offer affordable family entertainment including fun promotions, food and beverage bargains on many nights.

Green Bay Ghost Tours 1138 W Mason St, Green Bay 920-499-2783 Website | Map | Special Events

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A family friendly tour for ghost story enthusiasts and history buffs every where! We go inside actual haunted buildings of Green Bay and hear the eerie true tales of the spirits that refuse to vacate.

Green Bay Packers & Lambeau Field 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay 920-569-7500 Website | Map The Atrium is a year-round tourism destination at Lambeau Field, including the Packers Pro Shop, Hall of Fame, stadium tours, Curly’s Pub, and meeting/event space.

Green Bay Park & Recreation Dept. 100 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay 920-448-3365 Website | Map Come and enjoy the more than 70 parks and greenways Green Bay has to offer with activities including disc golf, swimming, amusement rides, playgrounds, hiking, cross country-skiing, and skate park.

Green Bay Symphony Orchestra 1240 Main St., Green Bay 920-435-3465 Website | Map For 98 years, the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra has been enhancing and shaping the cultural landscape of NE Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide orchestral performances and music education programs of the highest artistic quality.

Green Isle Park 2500 Green Ave., Green Bay 920-448-2805 Website | Map Located along the East River, Green Isle Park offers hiking, biking, shelter rental, baseball, softball, tennis, and playground. The large shelter is available for rentals year round.

Haasch Guide Services E7169 Jackson Rd., Algoma 888-966-3474 Website | Map Join Algoma’s top charter service for a fishing experience of a lifetime. Captain Lee’s been guiding fishermen to coolers of salmon aboard his fully equipped 34’ Silverton “Grand Illusion” for over 30 seasons!

Hazelwood Historic House Museum 1008 S. Monroe, Green Bay 920-437-1840 Website | Map Greek Revival Victorian home, built by Morgan L. Martin, president of the 1848 Wisconsin Constitutional Convention, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open for guided tours and programs seasonally.

Heritage Hill State Historical Park 2640 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay 920-448-5150 Website | Map | Special Events Discover the rich tapestry of Northeastern Wisconsin at Heritage Hill’s living history museum. Explore historic buildings while interacting with costumed guides who bring the regions bygone eras to life.

Idlewild Community Park 2999 Lakeview Dr., Suamico 920-434-2212 Website | Map Idlewild Community Park is approximately 55 acre park. The park includes one lighted softball field, one baseball field, three youth fields, and two tennis courts. A concession stand, playground equipment, pavilion, and seasonal shelter are located on the park grounds. An all season shelter is available for rental.

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Joannes Family Aquatic Center 1450 E. Walnut St., Green Bay 920-448-3365 Website | Map Features zero depth wading and swimming area, water slides, tot sand play, volleyball and concessions. Near Joannes Skate Park, the largest outdoor poured concrete skate park in Wisconsin.

Kastle Park 2301 N. Irwin Ave, Green Bay 920-465-6121 Website | Map A ¼ mile go-kart track with 25 degree banked curves and 40-foot tunnel with neon strobes, mega-mini- golf, bumper boats, paintball target range, batting cages, arcades, rock wall and concessions. Neighboring Bay Beach Amusement Park.

Lambeau Field Stadium Tours 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay 920-569-7513 Website | Map On a Lambeau Field stadium tour, you'll pass through a game-day suite, walk through the players' tunnel, sit in the bleachers and learn all about the incredible history of the Green Bay Packers. Leicht Memorial Park 200 Dousman St., Green Bay 920-448-3365 Website | Map

Leicht Memorial Park is located on the west bank of the Fox River in Downtown Green Bay. Enjoy summer festivals and concerts by the water. The park offers a picnic area.

Let Me Be Frank Productions 117 S. Washington St., Green Bay 920-494-3401 Website | Map | Special Events Let Me Be Frank has been entertaining the Green Bay area with original musical comedies for over a dozen years. Housed at the Meyer Theatre, our productions feature the best vocal and musical talent in Northeast Wisconsin. Come and enjoy one of our shows – we guarantee you a memorable, enjoyable, affordable experience that will keep you coming back show after show!!

Little Creek Lodge 4219 Sampson Road, Little Suamico 920-826-7382 Website | Map Open year-round, Little Creek Lodge is one of the finest sporting clay facilities and bird-hunting preserves in the Midwest with wooded clay courses, expansive pheasant fields and clubhouse with large bar and grill. Ammo and rentals available.

Meyer Theatre 117 S. Washington St., Green Bay 920-494-3401 Website | Map With 1,000 seats, the historic Meyer Theatre in downtown Green Bay presents professional live performances, including musicals, comedians, unique touring shows and its house troupe-Let Me Be Frank Productions, which produces original musical comedies.

Mountain Bay Trail 920-448-4466 Website This 83-mile trail stretches from the Village of Howard to the eastern end of Wausau. The Mountain-Bay Trail offers year-round recreation to both the casual and the outdoor enthusiasts. Bikers, hikers and snowmobilers are welcome.

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2285 S. Broadway, Green Bay 920-437-7623 Website | Map | Special Events Explore America's railroad heritage: Marvel at the Union Pacific Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive. Over 70 pieces of railroad equipment on display. Ride a full-size train. Open year-round.

Neville Public Museum 210 Museum Place, Green Bay 920-448-4460 Website | Map Engaging and enlightening history, art and science exhibits for all ages. Special events, educational programs, children’s hands-on Discovery Room, gift shop and more. Open year-around. Located Downtown.

NEW Zoo 4378 Reforestation Rd., Green Bay 920-434-7841 Website | Map | Special Events The Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo is a 24 acre zoological park. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Exciting new attractions include a giraffe encounter, new Mayan ‘Taste of the Tropics’ restaurant, giant tortoise Exhibit and Education Center with a Conservation in Action Hall.

Oneida Bingo and Casino 2020 Airport Dr., Oneida 920-429-3230 Website | Map Oneida Casino offers a large variety of Table Games, Off-Track Betting, High Stakes Bingo, Slot Machines and a Poker Room at 3 casino locations. Call 1-800-238-4263 for information.

Oneida Buffalo Bluff N7633 Cooper Road, Oneida 920-833-7952 Website | Map Oneida's Buffalo Bluff offers a eye catching view of the water buffalo herd from a covered observation deck equipped with picnic tables and informative signage. Buffalo Bluff is open year round. Tours of the buffalo farm are available upon request.

Oneida Casino Ticket Star 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay 920-895-0071 Website | Map | Special Events We sell your ticket to fun! From sporting events, to family show; major concerts, to Packers parking; we have your ticket to “the best entertainment in this area!”

Oneida Mason Street Casino 2522 W. Mason St., Green Bay 800-238-4263 Website | Map Poker Room, Slot Machines, Smoking and Non-smoking areas. Open 24 hours a day.

Oneida Nation Apple Orchard 3976 W. Mason St., Oneida 920-869-2468 Website | Map The Apple Orchard offers several different varieties of apples, squash, pumpkins, melons and other produce, season permitting. The retail store offers a full selection of Oneida Farm Black Angus beef and grass-fed buffalo. Along with a different cuts of pork, chicken, seafood and other convenience goods.

Oneida Nation Museum W892 Cty Rd EE, Oneida 920-869-2768 Website | Map Oneida artifacts bring the history of the Iroquois to life. Follow their journey from the Native Americans of New York to Wisconsin. Many beautiful handcrafted items in the gift shop.

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580 Cormier Rd., Green Bay 920-438-1640 Website | Map #1 Ticket Source-End Zone to Midfield. Skyboxes and large groups. OFFICIAL Game Packages and Tailgate Party, hotels, game weekend player receptions. Always best selection and prices. Buying and trading. Packers Hall of Fame 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay 920-569-7512 Website | Map Relive the most exciting moments in football history at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Nearly 80 exhibits fill the 25,000 sq. ft. facility, including a re-creation of Vince Lombardi's office and the Super Bowl trophies. Videos allow the memories to be lived over and over.

Packers Pro Shop 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay 920-569-7510 Website | Map A football fan’s dream destination with 8,500 sq. ft. of unique shopping featuring thousands of products. Highlights include exclusive team and on-field merchandise as well as an expansive collection of Lambeau Field goods. Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Event Theatre 10025 Reifs Mills Rd., Whitelaw 920-732-3172 Website | Map Specializing in original variety shows including music, comedy, dancing audience participation. Complete with theme buffet, All for just $25! 1/2 hour from Appleton and Green Bay. Family friendly!

Pamperin Park 2477 Shawano Ave., Green Bay 920-448-4466 Website | Map Pamperin is the largest developed park in the county. With its beautiful picnic areas, playground and historic stone pavilion, it's a popular destination for family reunions, weddings, and special events.

Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery N2185 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Kewaunee 920-388-4400 Website | Map "Nestled in the glacier-etched valley of NE Wisconsin and just east of Green Bay. Taste award-winning wines and experience our vineyard and winery. A Taste of the Tundra!" Performing and Visual Arts at St. Norbert College 100 Grant St, De Pere 920-403-3557 Website | Map Student music and theatre events, Summer Music Theatre, Dudley Birder Chorale, Knights on Broadway, Knights on the Fox summer concert series, Bush Art Center gallery exhibits, visiting artists, lectures and more.

Pro Bowl Family Entertainment Center 2310 Lineville Rd., Green Bay 920-592-1168 Website | Map Our facility provides 48 lanes with state of the art equipment to offer an exciting bowling experience for bowlers of all ages and much more. Leagues and Cosmic bowling.

Reforestation Camp 4418 Reforestation Rd., Green Bay 920-448-4466 Website | Map Offering miles of wooded trails and a variety of outdoor activities for every age. An observation tower allows one to look out over the NEW Zoo, located within the camp.

Resch Aquatic Center 1058 Reed St., Green Bay 920-448-3365 Website | Map

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Features zero depth wading and swimming area, waterslides, diving board and tot sand play area. Also features whirl cove and full-service concessions.

Resch Center 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay 920-494-3404 Website | Map The Resch Center is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena part of the Brown County Veterans Memorial Complex. With year-round entertainment including concerts and family shows. The Resch Center is also home to Green Bay Gamblers hockey, Green Bay Phoenix men’s basketball and Green Bay Blizzard arena football. Segway the Fox Tours 920-573-2794 Website A unique and FUN way to see Green Bay. Nature, History, and Packers. Guided tours throughout Green Bay. Visit our website to find the tour for you! Call for reservations.

Shorewood Golf Course 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay 920-465-2118 Website | Map Clubhouse with scenic view of the course, campus and bay. Available for outings, cookouts and more. Chipping and putting greens plus a driving net. Riding car and rental sets available.

Sir Bounce-A-Lot's 940 Hansen Rd., Green Bay 920-497-9999 Website | Map Indoor family fun park with inflatables, 45 games, great redemption prizes and pizza with appetizers. Great fun for the whole family!

South Bay Marina Center 101 Bay Beach Rd., Green Bay 920-884-6291 Website | Map Full-service marina offering slips, heated or cold indoor winter storage, a service/maintenance department, brokerage and fuel. Louis Lagoon: a pool-side restaurant. Perfect location: mouth of the Fox River and the bay of Green Bay.

St. Norbert College Athletics 100 Grant St., De Pere 920-403-3950 Website | Map Division III athletics. The men’s hockey team is the reigning NCAA Division III National Champion. The new Donald J. Schneider stadium is home to football, soccer and track and field competition. 20 varsity teams – 10 men’s and 10 women’s.

Tailwind Flight Center 2009 Airport Dr., Green Bay 920-498-2722 Website | Map Offering scenic air tours of Greater Green Bay and a variety of discovery flights. Customized air tours and ariel photography available. Rental aircraft and flight training available. Four year degree program available through Utah Valley University-Tailwind Green Bay Campus.

The ARTgarage 1400 Cedar St., Green Bay 920-448-6800 Website | Map Come to your senses! Visual, performing, literary arts highlighted in historic factory gallery and studios. Over 20 artists display; special exhibits and classes. Open Tues.-Sat. Free gallery admission.

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301 N. Washington St., Green Bay 920-432-4397 Website | Map The Children’s Museum is a hands on educational facility with 13 interactive exhibit galleries. Exhibits include “Our Town” and Water Galleries, Get Up and Get Moving, Digestive System and more!

The Kroc Center 1315 Lime Kiln Rd., Green Bay 920-884-5007 Website | Map A 95,000 sq. ft. art and recreation facility where every member of the community can be strengthened, encouraged and enriched. Features: aquatic center, NBA size gym, fitness center and game room. Day passes available. Thornberry Creek at Oneida 4470 N. Pine Tree Rd., Oneida 920-434-7501 Website | Map

Thornberry Creek at Oneida Golf Course offers two fun and challenging golf courses. A full service banquet facility and the relaxing Pine Tree Sports Pub and Grill. Come play with us!

Ticket King 2053 S. Oneida St., Green Bay 920-405-1000 Website | Map Ticket King is your source for tickets to Packers home and road games, sold out and premium concerts, sporting events and theater. Buy, sell, or upgrade your tickets today.

Titletown Tickets 933 Anderson Drive, Green Bay 920-497-9204 Website | Map Trusted local source for game tickets, hotel packages, tailgate parties and parking passes for ALL Green Bay Packers home games. Lowest prices and no service fees!

Tranquility Spa 300 S. Broadway, Green Bay 920-438-8399 Website | Map Tranquility Spa invites you to enjoy a variety of relaxation services including massage, facials, manicures and pedicures, make up artistry and body treatments. Experience a peace of Tranquility, Relax, Revitalized and Reconnect!

Tsyunhehkw-Certified Organic Farm 139 Riverdale Dr., Oneida 920-869-2718 Website | Map Tsyunhehkw^ means “life’s sustenance,” is a community based agricultural program, practicing sustainable methods. Seasonal produce, grass fed beef, free range chickens and eggs are available for purchase. All services and products at our Ag, cannery and retail store are open to the public.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Music and Theatre 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay 920-465-2400 Website | Map Fifteen ensembles offer many performance options, such as Hand Drumming, Jazz, Opera/Musical Theatre workshop, Choirs and Bands. Theatre includes four main stage plays (including Cabaret in spring of 2012!) as wells as student directed plays. Performances on campus.

University Ticketing Services 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay 920-465-2217 Website | Map Ticketing sales and box office support for all University related events at the Weidner Center, university Theatre and the Kress Events Center athletic ticketed events.

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Village Green Golf Course 302 Riverdale Dr., Green Bay 920-434-3939 Website | Map The Village Green Golf Course is a 9-hole municipal course for golfers of all skill levels. Open April through November. Clubhouse dining and bar are available through Coaches Corner.

Village of Bellevue Leisure Services Department 2828 Allouez Ave., Green Bay 920-468-5225 Website | Map Village of Bellevue Leisure Services Department maintains 12 parks with over 100 acres of developed park land. The parks include softball and baseball fields, soccer fields, playground equipment, seasonal shelters and walking trails.

Village of Howard Park & Recreation Department 2456 Glendale Ave., Green Bay 920-434-4640 Website | Map The Village of Howard maintains over 400 acres of parkland. Park amenities include park shelters, sports facilities, trails, playgrounds/picnic areas, a dog park, an arboretum and many natural areas.

Village of Suamico Park & Recreation Department 2999 Lakeview Dr., Suamico 920-434-2212 Website | Map Parks located throughout the Village of Suamico. The Village of Suamico Parks and Recreation Department maintains over 137 acres of parks. Park amenities include shelters, baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields, trails and playground/picnic areas. von Stiehl Winery 115 Navarino St., Algoma 920-487-5208 Website | Map | Special Events The road less traveled leads to the von Stiehl Winery-thirty varieties of wine- tour arched limestone cellars. Quality and price make von Stiehl Winery an absolute “must stop” destination.

Voyageur Park 920-339-4065 Website A 21-acre park located in the center of De Pere, featuring park shelters, fishing, boat docks, green space, access to the Fox River Trail, and is home to many large community events.

Walk of Legends 2 Blocks East of Lambeau Field, Green Bay 920-328-8516 Map | Special Events The Walk of Legends is a public art walkway east of Lambeau Field that features 24 statues honoring the legends and legendary eras in the history of Green Bay football. For a map of status locations click on special events. Wander Springs Golf Course 4342 Wayside Rd., Greenleaf 920-864-4653 Website | Map 27-hole golf course with three separate nines challenging all different skill levels. Very walkable golf course. Excellent bar and grill offering a variety of sandwiches. Great for outings and parties. Friday fish fry with golf and fish specials. Waterboard Warriors Water Ski Show 699 Washington St., Wrightstown 920-532-5567 Website | Map

Water Ski Show Team providing FREE water ski shows to the public all summer long! Every Tuesday and Thursday, at 7pm in June and July and 6:30pm in August. Location of water ski shows are on the Fox River in downtown Wrightstown. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 227

WBAY TV 2 Expos 115 S. Jefferson St., Green Bay 920-438-3270 Website | Map WBAY-TV Consumer Trade Shows, WBAY RV and Camping Show – January, WBAY Boat Show & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo – February, WBAY Home and Garden – March and WBAY Pet Expo- March. www.wbay.com for details

Weidner Center for the Performing Arts 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay 920-465-2217 Website | Map The Weidner Center is the premier performing arts center of Northeast Wisconsin, presenting the entertainment industry’s best performances and talent. Please visit our web site for a current listing of upcoming events http://www.greenbay.com/i/p/antique_shops.pdf Region Results

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Allouez

Allouez and nearby Attractions. In Brown County, is 2 miles S of Green Bay, Wisconsin and 99 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is in the Green Bay area with15,443 residents.

Allouez was named in honor of Father Claude-Jean Allouez, a French Jesuit priest and missionary. Brown County was established in 1818 by the legislature of Michigan Territory. The county was named in honor of Jacob Brown, a highly successful military leader during the War of 1812.

 Neville Public Museum of Brown County  Plamann County Park  Hazelwood Historic House Museum  National Railroad Museum  Heritage Hill State Park  Outagamie Museum & Houdini Historical Center  Outagamie Museum & Houdini Historical Center

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DePere http://deperechamber.org/visiting.php Small Town Hospitality: Big City Attractions ~~~ De Pere's hospitality reminds us of a time when shopkeepers knew the true meaning of service -- when fine dining meant just that --when lodging wasn't just four walls and a bed -- and when atmosphere was more than something you breathed.

Today, the city straddles the river; both halves of its main street linked by an award-winning bridge above the oldest dock lock on the 150+ year old system. Nineteenth century buildings still line today's main street as a testament to an enduring vibrant, small-town atmosphere nestled on the outskirts of its famous neighbor, Green Bay.

Wisconsin's First "Main Street"

De Pere has a rich tradition of hospitality. The only city in Wisconsin that can trace its roots back more than 325 years, its located on Wisconsin's original "main street": the Fox River. Back in 1671, when French missionaries built the state's first European structure at De Per, the Fox was considered a major highway. Native Americans, missionaries, and fur traders walked the trails and plied their trades here.

Take a close look at De Pere, and you'll see evidence of the exploration, religious, fur trade, logging, and industrial eras of times gone by. Each has made De Pere an unique city with a rich history and a promising future.

From an exquisitely converted stone flour mill on the waterfront, to a 125 year old historic landmark, to a bed & breakfast in the Historic Registry District, to a all-suite hotel located on a beautiful college campus to a perfectly located inn for both business & personal travel - the De Pere has a place for you to call home on your visit. Be it overnight or over-weeks. For our lodging members, click HERE

Today, the De Pere area is home to approximately 42,700 people made up of about 16,180 households with more than 10,000 of those with an average size family of three people. Approximately 68% of the people are employed and of that nearly all are in the civilian population and approximately 70 of De Pere area workers are employed in white collar occupations. The average age is 35.4. The average household income is $83,100 with 69.2% being between $35,000 and $149,999.

Since the 1990's, De Pere's population has grown by about 24%. It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of De Pere has grown by about 14%. De Pere's property crime levels tend to be lower than Wisconsin's average level. The same data shows violent crime levels in De Pere tend to be much lower than Wisconsin's average level.

De Pere has two academically high-performing school districts with very active student and parent bodies and outstanding facility; in addition the Wisconsin International School is an independent, college preparatory 3K through 8th grade school, which opened in the fall of 2008 in West De Pere. Offering an age-appropriate, rigorous curriculum, WIS develops leaders, inspires active learning and instills the principles of responsible global citizenship. Students master skills in English, language arts, mathematics, science, history, social sciences, Spanish and Mandarin, physical education and fine arts.

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Today, the De Pere area is home to approximately 42,700 people made up of about 16,180 households with more than 10,000 of those with an average size family of three people. Approximately 68% of the people are employed and of that nearly all are in the civilian population and approximately 70 of De Pere area workers are employed in white collar occDe Pere Area Parks Braisher Park Between N. Adams & N. Winnebago St.

Jim Martin Park Libal Avenue north of Chicago St.

Legion Park Charles St. & Webster Ave.

Patriot Park Colleen Ln. off Lost Dauphin Rd.

Optimist Park Cook St. between S. Broadway & S. Erie St.

VFW Park Grant St.

VFW Park Grant & Seventh Streets

Voyageur Park Corner of Williams & Front St.

Wilson Park 4th Street upations. The average age is 35.4. The average household income is $83,100 with 69.2% being between $35,000 and $149,999.

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Appleton – Fox Cities http://www.foxcitiesonline.org/ Coming to the Fox Cities soon? Whether your plans are for business or recreation, we extend a warm and hearty Welcome!

Those of us who choose to make the Fox Cities our home and pursue our careers here know that the area holds plenty of opportunities for world-class entertainment, fine arts, recreation and sporting activities. And don't forget shopping! Our Fox River Mall (www.foxrivermall.com) attracts shoppers from throughout East Central and Northern Wisconsin as well as nearby parts of Michigan and Minnesota.

Whether you take in a Broadway production at the recently opened Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (www.foxcitiespac.com), a concert in a park on a summer's eve, a Timber Rattlers game on a Saturday afternoon, or a planetarium show at the Barlow Planetarium (www.fox.uwc.edu/barlow), we think you'll discover what local residents already know: when it comes to having plenty of things to entertain ourselves, here in the Fox Cities, "it's always something!"

Visitor services

The Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau can help you plan your visit, find accommodations, and provide information on a host of sites and festivals and activities to fill your time. You can check out their website at www.foxcities.org

Connect to the Fox Cities

For the most comprehensive directory of web sites featuring information exclusively about the Fox Cities, click on www.foxcitiesonline.org.

Fox Cities Online is the most comprehensive directory of local information. Key information providers are excellent resources for the widest variety of information on lifestyles, attractions, organizations and activities in our community.

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Kaukauna Local Attractions

The Heart of the Valley communities are a great place to visit. This is an area of fun and recreation for all ages, in all seasons.

Golf on an uncrowded golf course spring, summer and fall and the rest of the year be ten minutes from wooded cross country ski trails. The Green Bay Packers play professional football just to the north and the Milwaukee Brewers play professional baseball and the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball just to the south. You can feel the thrill of windsurfing across Lake Winnebago in summer or in winter tug an 80 pound sturgeon through a shanty sheltered hole in the ice. Hikers, bikers and joggers using the Fox River Recreational Trail can stop and listen to the tranquility of the woods.

Grignon Mansion.jpg The Charles A. Grignon Mansion is a proud reminder of our state's beginnings. Built in 1837, the mansion was a wedding gift from Charles Grignon to his Pennsylvania bride Mary Elizabeth Meade. Click here for more information.

High Cliff is the only state-owned recreational area on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest lake. The park , located in Sherwood, has a marina, historic sites, a campground, picnic areas and shelters, a beach, wildlife, an observation tower, and play areas. Many facilities are accessible for people with disabilities. Click here for more information on High Cliff State Park.

Appreciation of our natural environment is the primary reason for the existence of the 1000 Islands Environmental Center. The center is used by students of all ages to enjoy passive and active experiences while gaining new and ongoing appraisals of our local treasures. Visit the 1000 Islands Environmental Center's website.

Wisconsin International Raceway is a multi purpose motor sports facility presenting weekly racing programs on both the oval tracks and the quarter-mile drag strip. When it comes to oval track racing action, WIR is among the most well known and respected racing facilities in the nation. Headlining the oval track specials in the Red, White and Blue State Championship Series which has 29 years of racing tradition behind it. Dick Trickle, Dave Watson, Mark Martin, Joe Shear and Jim Weber have all scores titles in Wisconsin's most challe

The 1000 Islands Environmental Center provides the public a place to enjoy our natural resources. Recreation is provided by the many miles of trails, which can be used for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Year-round educational programs teach children and adults the importance of the inter- relationships between them and the environment.

Some of the programs offered by the Center include a Spring Art Fair, Popcorn Ball Sale, Mini Angler Contest, Hunter Safety, kids fishing seminar, wildflower seminar, bird house building, hot dog roast in the woods, crayfish and critter hunt, bug day, meet the animals and many more. Adult programming is also available.

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The Center also has facilities available for organizations and other groups such as schools and scouts to visit.nging racing series. For more information visit Wisconsin International Raceway's website.

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Neenah Location Latitude - 44 13 12 Longitude - 88 31 47 Altitude 754.00 Area 9.6 square miles Miles of Streets 132.75 County Winnebago Date Incorporated March 13, 1873 Population 25,560 (2009 estimate) Oshkosh Diversified, Vibrant Commercial Center

Neenah's early settlers built a strong local economy by harnessing the energy of the Fox River in the manufacture of lumber, flour, and paper products. Today our area is ranked as one of the 50 largest manufacturing centers in the nation, led by a diversified mix of businesses dealing in paper products, printing, computer technology, flexible packaging, cast metals, insurance, finance, and health care. The City's many assets, including progressive community leadership, the charming downtown district, exceptional workforce, and infrastructure network continue to attract new and expanding businesses.

Progressive Community Leadership

The City of Neenah's professional approach to attracting business has been recognized by Moody's Investors Service as a key factor in fueling local economic growth and building the area's financial strength. Strong collaborative efforts, through public/private partnerships, support such initiatives as economic development and community enrichment programs, as well as social, cultural, and recreational events for people of all ages.

Charming Downtown District

Our nationally-recognized historic downtown offers a variety of shopping and dining choices, and serves as a venue for numerous community festivals and events. The downtown has also become a thriving commercial business district, including being the corporate headquarters for major corporations such as Plexus Corp., Bemis Co., Alta Resources, Inc., and having a major presence from Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Bergstrom Corp.

An Exceptional Workforce

Our strong economy is supported by exceptional workers. Because over 90% of the area's workforce are at least high school graduates, local employers can count on intelligent, hard working employees. In fact, national companies consistently report that their Neenah operations are 20%-30% more productive than at similar facilities around the country.

Supported by Infrastructure

Neenah’s thriving economy is supported by a fully developed infrastructure network including connections to federal and state highways; two regional airports with nationwide jet service

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connections; rail service to major industrial areas and across the nation; intermodal facilities that make it easy to combine truck and rail transportation; and fiber optic installations that offer state-of-the-art telecommunications and high-speed internet service.

Neenah's City Logo Neenah began in 1835 as an industrial and agricultural mission for the Menominee Indians. Its early white settlement, attracted by the water power of the Fox river, started a few years later. This beginning was complicated by internal strife and the death of a major land owner.

As a result, Neenah's growth lagged behind other villages in the area until after the Civil War. At that time clear titles, rail transportation and renewed economic vigor encouraged a boom in local industry. Neenah's role in Wisconsin's paper industry began during this period and resulted in the formation of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in 1872.

The phenomenal success of this and other later paper companies in the area produced a dichotomous social structure dominated by some of the most influential families in the Fox River Valley and the state. This social structure and the industry that sustained it reached a plateau around the turn of the century, when labor activism and community consciousness began to emerge.

After World War I, industry turned from manufacturing commodities to products, creating more jobs and greater wealth. This continued industrial expansion provided Neenah with a stable economic environment throughout the Great Depression and created a strong professional middle class which ultimately has assumed community leadership.

The Neenah Lighthouse The lighthouse on the shore of Lake Winnebago in Neenah, Wisconsin has stood for the last 50 years in a place where Indian Tribesman met for pow-wows 150 years ago at the mouth of the Fox River. Also near the lighthouse site was once an enormous elm tree called the Old Council Tree by the Menominee Indians. The tribesmen would hold councils under its sheltering arms prior to the 1830's. The tree was cut down in the 1880's by the Federal Corps of Engineers when the river channel was dredged and widened. Today, the Old Council Tree stands as the City's Logo.

Neenah's Lighthouse In 1929, Mrs. Helen Kimberly Stuart (of Kimberly-Clark fame, makers of Kleenex brand tissue) donated land to the city of Neenah which was named Kimberly Point Park.

In 1944 Mr. J. C. Kimberly (also of Kimberly-Clark fame) realized there was the need of a light for boaters to mark the entrance to the river. He donated the funds to have the lighthouse built. The lighthouse, which was also designed as a comfort station, cost $7500 to build. It was made of brick and Haydite block and rose 40 feet above the water and first began guiding boaters into Neenah Harbor in 1945. The famous Old Council Tree is no longer there having been torn down in the 1880's by the Federal Corps of Engineers when the river channel was dredged and widened.

The beautiful cherry and other blooming trees around the lighthouse are there thanks to Mrs. Stuart. One of the Elm trees is a shoot from the original Old Council Tree. Today there is a marker there in commemoration of the Old Council Tree and the American Indians who met under its branches.

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How the name "Neenah," came to be attached to the locality is attributed to Governor Doty, who meeting with a band of Indians one day, pointed to the river and asked, "what is that?" The Indians answered, "Neenah" being their word for water. Doty liked the word and applied it to the region.

When land in Winnebago Rapids was opened for sale in 1846, settlers trickled in purchasing land lying outside the Reed-Jones tract. The name "Neenah" came into common use and became attached to the village and eventually to the city. Neenah Landmarks Commission protects Neenah's historical resources by promoting their appreciation, use and preservation. The Commission was created in 1986 to support the efforts of private property owners and the public sector in the preservation and thoughtful redevelopment of the community's historic and architectural resources.

The Commission normally meets at 5:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Neenah City Hall, second floor conference room. Past and future agendas and minutes can be found on the side bar calendar link . Public attendance is always welcome and should you have any questions or need additional information please contact the Commission at 920-886-6128 or email us by clicking here.

A City Begins The first settlement began in 1835 as a mission for the Menominee Indians. The Fox River's ability to generate power attracted settlers to the area. Flour and lumber milling were the first industries to appear enabling commerce to thrive along the river. After the civil war, renewed economic vigor and the ability of rail transportation helped create a boom in local industry.

Neenah's role in the Wisconsin paper industry began during this period and resulted in the formation of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in 1872. The success of numerous paper companies enabled the Neenah community to prosper and become a major player on the national landscape.

After the 1st World War , local industry diversified from manufacturing commodities such as wood pulp and paper to consumer products like facial tissue and wax paper. The stable economic environment produced commercial and residential neighborhoods that offered a unique combination of sophistication and elegance. The homes and businesses displayed remarkable craftsmanship and innovative design. These historic buildings represent a collection of work by some of Wisconsin's most notable architects, and serve as a constant reminder of our rich heritage along with inspiration for the community spirit that continues today. http://www.ci.neenah.wi.us/assets/files/community- development/Bike%20map%20Neenah%202011.pdf

The Bergstrom-Mahler Museum is known as the "Mecca" of the Paperweight world. With over 1,000 paperweights continuously on display their Collection is world renowned.

Menasha Menasha is a city in Winnebago County, in the Oshkosh-Neenah metro area. (The community straddles Winnebago and Calumet counties; ePodunk links to the county with the greater share of population.)

The community name derives from Menominee word, variously translated as "island" or "thorn." [NOTE: This is not the only community in Wisconsin named Menasha. For links to other places called Menasha, WI, see the Duplicate Names box at right.]

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The latitude of Menasha is 44.202N. The longitude is -88.446W. It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 755 feet.

The estimated population, in 2003, was 16,259. Local festivals include:

Seafood Fest - Sept. 14-15, 2007 Polk County Fair - July 26-29, 2007 Fox Jazz Fest - Sept. 1-2, 2007 Turtle Days Fall Harvest Festival - Sept. 8, 2007 Community Fest - July 3-4, 2007

Dates often change. Check Menasha web sites and events links in the sections below. Send us festival info for Menasha Nearby parks & recreation: Heckrodt Wetland Reserve More parks info

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Fond du Lac

Join us in a celebration of our community – Fond du Lac. Whether you are here for a short time or if you have already made the decision to make this your home, you will be welcomed here just like family.

For over 150 years, we have based our sense of community upon family values – we believe it has served us very well. The quality of services and amenities we offer today are no doubt the result of the hard work and dedicated effort of our citizens.

We like to boast about our educational system, which consistently ranks among the top in both the state and nation in academic performance. We are equally proud of our public and private elementary and secondary systems (known throughout the area as one of the best in the state and the Midwest), a post-secondary system that offers virtually everything one could imagine and a business community that leads the effort of drawing business and education together in a common agenda.

As our society strives to offer quality health care for citizens of all ages, we turn with a great deal of confidence to the highly progressive and professional health care systems available to our community. From every aspect and from every direction, you will find we are interested in a very healthy lifestyle.

Pride in our diversity has long been a part of our tradition – we have recently seen a strengthening in our cultural development. Evenings enjoying theater at our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, Sunday afternoons viewing the work of guest artists at the Windhover Center for the Arts or an outdoor concert at Buttermilk Creek Park are just a few of the examples of the opportunities that await you. Add this to an already well-developed athletic system and you will never be at a loss for something to see or do in the area.

Although the Winnebago Indians had trod the land for centuries, and French explorers had visited the area in the late 1600s, Fond du Lac’s history as a city began in 1829 with the inspiration of James Duane Doty, a federal judge who successfully petitioned for construction of a military road between Green Bay and Prairie du Chien in order to make his travels between courts less difficult. The route passed by the lower end of Lake Winnebago before heading southwest to Prairie du Chien.

In 1836, Doty and about 20 investors created a land company to sell 3,705 acres of rich, fertile land at the southern end of Lake Winnebago. Colwert Pier, who arrived from Vermont with his brother Edward, was the first to show interest. Pier met Doty at the headquarters of the land company in Green Bay and expressed his eagerness to settle the frontier. Doty was just as eager to get his “Fond du Lac” started. Doty would give him 160 acres, as well as build him a house, if he would provide lodging for visitors for a two-year period; Pier accepted. By June of 1836 (when Pier’s wife, Fanna, arrived by boat with their belongings), Fond du Lac had a population of two.

During the next two years, only six others joined the Piers in the new settlement. However, in 1838, regular mail service was established and Fond du Lac began to mushroom. By 1848, the population had grown to more than 500; by 1850, the community had more than 2,000 residents. Five years later, Fond Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 239

du Lac had close to 4,000 citizens. It missed being named the capital of the new state of Wisconsin by a single vote.

In the mid-1800s, Fond du Lac had a railroad built by John B. Macy – who had come west from Buffalo, New York. At first, the Rock River Valley Union Railroad stretched its tracks between Fond du Lac and Chester (now Waupun). It reached Chicago 10 years later, delivering Wisconsin agricultural products, lumber and Lake Winnebago ice to Chicago’s markets. In 1862, Macy’s railroad became the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.

Late in the 19th century, the Fond du Lac area was a source for a wide variety of goods – railroad cars, decorative wood trim, factory-made cheese, limestone, clothing and a foaming yeast that made bread- making easier. Pleasure boating on Lake Winnebago became popular for vacationers who came north from Milwaukee and Chicago.

A good deal of Fond du Lac history is contained at the Galloway House and Village and Blakely Museum on the city’s southeast side. The restored Victorian Galloway House is the focal point of a collection of 25 historic buildings that have been moved to the site and restored. The Blakely Museum houses a collection of local artifacts and materials from the estates of leading figures in community history.

In addition, Downtown Fond du Lac is home to many historic buildings built near the turn of the century that still retain their old-world charm. Fond du Lac has entered the new century and the new millennium respectful of its past and with confidence in its people and its strengths. With Lake Winnebago to its north and open country, marshland and forested moraine surrounding the city, Fond du Lac is an American vacationland.

Lake Winnebago covers 215 square miles and holds title as Wisconsin’s largest inland lake and an angler’s paradise. Every species of fish (from sturgeon to crappies) are caught in the varied depths of the lake. Stretching from Fond du Lac to Appleton, a distance of about 30 miles, Lake Winnebago is also a boater’s joy. The marina in Fond du Lac’s Lakeside Park is a busy place throughout the summer, as are the 180 slips in the park.

The 400 acres of islands and lakefront that make up Lakeside Park are a focal point for outdoor activity throughout the summer. Created in the late 1800s, the park offers playgrounds, picnic sites, baseball fields, picturesque lagoons, boat ramps, shoreline fishing, a petting zoo, old fashioned children’s rides, canoe rentals, a snack shop and band concerts in a handsome gazebo. The Fond du Lac area hosts 14 additional parks that feature facilities for tennis, volleyball, baseball, picnicking, fishing and other family outdoor recreational activities.

The summer months are also a time for windsurfers, and Lake Winnebago is heralded as the best in the Midwest for this unique water sport. When the lake freezes over in mid-winter, telltale trails of snowmobiles are everywhere and ice-fishing shelters dot the white of the scene, especially during February’s sturgeon season.

Ice hockey commands attention thanks to the efforts of the Blue Line Hockey Club, which organizes teams of youngsters who play on two indoor ice rinks at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. Figure skating is also a primary recreational activity at the ice centers.

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The city’s Community Aquatic Center, with two pools, provides year-round swimming opportunities. In summer, families now have access to the $2 million Fairgrounds Family Aquatic Center, which opened to rave reviews in 2002.

The new City of Fond du Lac Skate Park for in-line skating and skateboarding was designed with the help of local skaters and provides a safe place to enjoy this growing sport in a designated area.

Senior citizens also have a place to “hang out.” The Fond du Lac Senior Center provides opportunities for seniors to play and learn together. It offers peer counseling and a variety of support groups, as well as health and fitness services and activities.

Golf

The most avid golfers find all the challenge they need at 10 area public golf courses. Oakgreen Golf Course is unique among the courses available in the community. It consists of an 18-hole course, a 9- hole par-3 course and a 9-hole executive course. All fairways are watered and all greens are elevated. The 27-hole championship Rolling Meadows course is also unique in that it is owned by Fond du Lac County. Whispering Springs Golf Course offers 18 championship holes and five sets of tees. Thornbrook Golf Course is a 9-hole, par-3 course. It features a practice range and rental clubs. South Hills is a professional, private 18-hole golf course with a full-service restaurant, pro shop and swimming pool. Other nearby courses include Badger Creek in New Holstein; The Golf Club at Camelot in Lomira; Far Vu, Westhaven and Utica in Oshkosh; Scenic Auburn Bluffs in Campbellsport; and Tuscumbia in Green Lake.

Family campers like to get away to nearby Kettle Moraine State Park – which offers hiking and cross- country skiing trails; lakes for swimming, boating and fishing; and plenty of natural beauty all around. Several private campgrounds can also be found throughout the Fond du Lac area.

Entertainment in Fond du Lac comes in a myriad of shapes and sizes, ranging from big events like Walleye Weekend to smaller gatherings like poetry readings at the Windhover Center for the Arts. Whether large or small, amateur or professional, planned or spontaneous, all events keep Fond du Lac residents and visitors busy throughout the year.

Walleye Weekend is a three-day celebration of the Mercury National Walleye Fishing Tournament and stands as the biggest event of the summer season. Held in June at Lakeside Park, the weekend features live entertainment, a youth art activity tent, volleyball and softball tournaments, 3-on-3 basketball, a youth soccer tournament and a Hole-in-One shootout.

Downtown Fond du Lac hosts a successful Farmers’ Market, with more than 70 vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, herbs and more. Parades are held throughout the year in this central district, as is an annual Fondue Festival.

Held at the Windhover Center for the Arts in October, the Fond du Lac Jazz Festival continues to grow in attendance and prestige. Artists such as Ellis Marsalis, Kevin Eubanks and Diane Schuur have headlined the festival in recent years.

Founded in 1898 as the Fond du Lac Military Band, the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band is an adult concert organization of up to 75 members that presents approximately 20 performances annually. Its schedule includes a classical concert at St. Paul’s Cathedral in November and a pops concert in March. During the Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 241

summer, the band organizes and hosts a music festival at Buttermilk Creek Park that alternates concerts by the band with regional touring attractions, including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Kids From Wisconsin troupe.

The Fond du Lac Women’s Chorus performs pop tunes, spirituals and a variety of other music. The Oratorio Chorus presents well-known choral works accompanied by a professional orchestra on a bi- annual basis. Music lovers of all ages subscribe to the concert series organized by the Fond du Lac Concert Association, which brings symphony orchestras, vocal artists, well-known jazz bands and other ethnic and cultural ensembles to Fond du Lac audiences. Season ticket holders enjoy reciprocity with the neighboring communities of Beaver Dam and Watertown.

The Performing Arts Center (PAC) located in Fond du Lac High School seats 1,025 people. The more than 1,550 parking spaces supply easy access to this community gem, while an elevator makes entry to the boxes and the mezzanine handicap accessible.

Sellout crowds come to see the plays produced annually by the Fond du Lac Community Theater, a little theater group that has been performing for more than 40 years. Both the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac and Marian College have theater groups that perform for the public.

Housed in an impressive historic building in the downtown area, the Windhover Center for the Arts is home of the Fond du Lac Arts Council, Inc. Windhover hosts a wide variety of musical venues, an art gallery, a Children’s Chorale, a literary program and workshops for children and adults. Opened within the Windhover Center for the Arts in December of 2007, the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac offers an incredible experience for children and their caregivers.

The Fond du Lac Public Library is another example of the community building for the future. A 12,000- square-foot addition was added, which is equipped with the latest technology (including self-service checkout stations). The facility features a large meeting hall, additional access to the Internet and electronic resources and an expanded children’s area. The library’s Homebound Service is operated by volunteers who organize and deliver books to patrons who cannot come to the library. The Fond du Lac Public Library opened its first ever branch location at Highways 151 and 23, fall of 2011. The 1,600 square foot library is located in the Johnson Crossing Shopping Center. Preschool and family story times, summer reading programs for children and adults, book discussions, exhibits and other special events are offered by the library on a regular basis.

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OshKosh Experience Oshkosh and northeastern Wisconsin. Here all the pieces come together for business, community and great living, supporting business and community growth:

Urban population of 95,000, within a 1.3 million northeastern population Proximity to Milwaukee and Madison in 90 minutes; Chicago in three hours Within reach of 500 miles to 38% of U.S. manufacturing volume Highest educational test scores in nation National award-winning healthcare systems Arts and world-class community events Immense waterways: Lake Winnebago, Lake Butte des Morts, and Fox & Wolf river

Located along the shores of the Fox River and Lake Winnebago, there is no shortage of things to do in Oshkosh – no matter what the season! The city offers great shopping, fine dining, arts and festivals, and more. Whether taking in a sporting event or relaxing on a picnic at one of our many parks, you are sure to enjoy your visit to Oshkosh!

24th Ave. Boat Launch

Attraction Type: Boat Landings & Marinas Location: 24th Ave and Main St., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 17, 2011 - 6:02 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

44th Parallel

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Allerton & Thorton Dr, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated July 14, 2011 - 1:55 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Abbey Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Abbey Ave & Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated July 14, 2011 - 1:56 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Al Brouillire Memorial Gardens

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Price: Free Location: Pioneer Dr & S. Main St., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 13, 2011 - 5:20 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Albee Hall at UW-Oshkosh

Location: 776 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 424-3466 Last Updated May 17, 2011 - 6:06 pm Phone: (920) 424-3466

Art Off Main Gallery

Attraction Type: Art Galleries Price: Free Location: 115 Washington Ave., Oshkosh Phone: 920-236-9230 Last Updated July 15, 2011 - 4:15 pm Phone: 920-236-9230

Bauman Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Josslyn St & Buchanan Ave, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 10:45 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Bowmen Fishing Dock

Price: Free Location: Bowen St & Bay Shore Dr, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 10:46 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Caramel Crisp & Cafe

Attraction Type: Landmarks & Historic Sites Price: $ ($10 or less) Location: 200 D City Center, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 231-4540 Last Updated January 24, 2011 - 3:15 pm Phone: (920) 231-4540

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Carl Steiger Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation, Science & Nature Price: Free Location: North of Ohio St on Fox River, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:50 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

E.J. Schneider Field at Oshkosh North High School

Location: 1100 W. Smith Ave., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 424-4020 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 10:48 am Phone: (920) 424-4020

EAA AirVenture Museum

Attraction Type: Science & Nature, Museums, Meeting & Event Space, Landmarks & Historic Sites, Art Galleries Price: $$ ($11-$20) Location: 3000 Poberezny Rd., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 426-4800 Last Updated April 12, 2011 - 11:37 am Phone: (920) 426-4800

East Hall

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: New York Ave & Jackson St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 10:48 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Fox Valley Technical College Fox Valley Technical College

Location: 150 N. Campbell Rd., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 233-9191 Last Updated August 17, 2011 - 12:16 pm Phone: (920) 233-9191

Fugleberg

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Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation, Boat Landings & Marinas Price: Free Location: S Main St & Fugleberg Trail, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 10:50 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Garden Club

Attraction Type: Science & Nature, Landmarks & Historic Sites Price: Free Location: 4th Ave & Mason St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated July 15, 2011 - 4:03 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Glatz Nature Preserve

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Doty St & S Main St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 10:51 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Grand Opera House

Attraction Type: Performing Arts, Meeting & Event Space, Landmarks & Historic Sites Price: $$$$ ($31+), $$$ ($21-$30), $$ ($11-$20) Location: 100 High Ave., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 424-2350 Last Updated August 9, 2011 - 2:56 pm Phone: (920) 424-2350

Heavy Critters

Attraction Type: Service, Meeting & Event Space, Fairs, Markets & Shows, Art Galleries Price: Free Location: 3528 Nekimi Ave., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 235-2864 Last Updated December 16, 2010 - 2:54 pm Phone: (920) 235-2864

Hikers Monument

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Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 10:52 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Kolf Sports Center at UW-Oshkosh

Location: 785 High Ave., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 424-1034 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 10:53 am Phone: (920) 424-1034

Mary Jewell Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Oshkosh Ave & N Eagle St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated July 14, 2011 - 5:50 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Menominee Park

Attraction Type: Zoo, Science & Nature, Parks & Recreation, Landmarks & Historic Sites, Boat Landings & Marinas Price: Free Location: Merritt Ave & Hazel St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 10:59 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Mill Street Boat Launch

Attraction Type: Boat Landings & Marinas Location: Mill St & Bay Shore Dr, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:00 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Morgan House

Attraction Type: Museums, Landmarks & Historic Sites Price: $$$ ($21-$30) Location: 234 Church Ave., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 232-0260 Last Updated June 14, 2011 - 5:11 pm Phone: (920) 232-0260

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Attraction Type: Science & Nature, Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Smith Ave, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 424-7000 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:00 am Phone: (920) 424-7000

Opera House Square

Attraction Type: Landmarks & Historic Sites Price: Free Location: N Main St & Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated July 15, 2011 - 4:28 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau

Location: 2401 W. Waukau Ave., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 303-9200 Last Updated April 30, 2011 - 6:14 pm Phone: (920) 303-9200

Oshkosh Convention Center

Attraction Type: Meeting & Event Space Location: 2 N. Main St., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 424-1330 Last Updated April 13, 2011 - 3:20 pm Phone: (920) 424-1330

Oshkosh Public Museum

Attraction Type: Museums, Landmarks & Historic Sites Price: $ ($10 or less) Location: 1331 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5799 Last Updated April 13, 2011 - 3:21 pm Phone: (920) 236-5799

Oshkosh Sports Complex

Location: 450 Josslyn Rd., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 424-1034 Last Updated April 8, 2011 - 5:41 pm Phone: (920) 424-1034 Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 248

Paine Art Center and Gardens

Attraction Type: Museums, Art Galleries Price: $ ($10 or less) Location: 1410 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 235-6903 Last Updated April 13, 2011 - 3:14 pm Phone: (920) 235-6903

Pioneer Airport- EAA

Attraction Type: Museums Price: $$ ($11-$20) Location: 3000 Poberezny Rd., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 426-4800 Last Updated April 12, 2011 - 11:37 am Phone: (920) 426-4800

Quarry Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Location: 17th Ave & Knapp St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated August 17, 2011 - 12:12 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Rainbow Park

Attraction Type: Science & Nature, Parks & Recreation, Landmarks & Historic Sites, Boat Landings & Marinas Location: Oshkosh Ave, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated July 14, 2011 - 5:51 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Rebel Alliance Theatre

Attraction Type: Performing Arts, Landmarks & Historic Sites Price: $$ ($11-$20), $ ($10 or less), Free Location: 404 S. Webster St., Omro Phone: (920) 424-8580 Last Updated June 30, 2011 - 11:11 am Phone: (920) 424-8580

Red Arrow

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Location: Eagle St and Taft Ave, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:23 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Riverside Park

Attraction Type: Science & Nature, Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: N Main St and Fox River, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:26 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Rochlin Park

Attraction Type: Science & Nature, Parks & Recreation, Landmarks & Historic Sites Price: Free Location: Oshkosh Ave & Sawyer St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated July 14, 2011 - 5:44 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Roe Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Madison St & Northwestern Ave, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:35 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Sawyer Creek Nature Preserve

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation, Science & Nature Price: Free Location: Rusch Park, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:36 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Schumerth Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Jackson St & Nevada, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 13, 2011 - 5:58 pm Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 250

Phone: (920) 236-5080

Settlers Mill Of Oshkosh

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: $ ($10 or less) Location: 3025 S. Washburn St., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 426-4221 Last Updated April 29, 2011 - 10:59 am Phone: (920) 426-4221

Shapiro Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation, Science & Nature Price: Free Location: UWO campus, south of Kolf, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 424-1234 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:40 am Phone: (920) 424-1234 South Park

Attraction Type: Science & Nature, Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: South Park Ave & Ohio St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated August 17, 2011 - 12:13 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Spanbauer Field

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Sawyer St & 6th Ave, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:48 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Spellmans Marina LLC

Attraction Type: Service, Boat Landings & Marinas Location: 1713 W. New York Ave., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 231-1850 Last Updated June 10, 2011 - 5:04 pm Phone: (920) 231-1850

Stevens Park

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Price: Free Location: Bay Shore Dr & Frankfort St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:56 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Stoegbauer Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: 6th Ave & Idaho St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:59 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Sunnyview Expo Center

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation, Meeting & Event Space Location: 500 E. County Rd. Y, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-4921 Last Updated July 14, 2011 - 6:03 pm Phone: (920) 236-4921

Teichmiller Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: North end of Crane St., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 12:04 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

The Gathering Space

Attraction Type: Performing Arts, Landmarks & Historic Sites, Churches & Religion Price: Free Location: 8494 State Rd. 21, Omro Phone: (920) 685-2094 Last Updated June 17, 2011 - 5:51 pm Phone: (920) 685-2094

Last Updated September 29, 2011 - 4:04 pm Phone: (920) 230-8439

Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church

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Wagner Opera House

Attraction Type: Meeting & Event Space, Landmarks & Historic Sites, Art Galleries Price: Free Location: 502 N. Main St., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 230-3333 Last Updated October 26, 2010 - 6:16 pm Phone: (920) 230-3333

West Algoma Park

Attraction Type: Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: Oshkosh Ave & Punhoqua St, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated July 14, 2011 - 5:43 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

Westhaven Circle Park

Price: Free Location: Newport Ave & Westhaven Circle, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated July 14, 2011 - 2:00 pm Phone: (920) 236-5080

William Steiger Park

Attraction Type: Boat Landings & Marinas, Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: South of Ohio St Bridge on Fox River, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 236-5080 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:52 am Phone: (920) 236-5080

Winnebago County Park

Attraction Type: Science & Nature, Parks & Recreation Price: Free Location: 525 E Cty Rd Y, Oshkosh Phone: (920) 232-1960 Last Updated May 18, 2011 - 11:12 am Phone: (920) 232-1960

WIOUWASH Trail

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Location: Westwind Rd., Oshkosh Phone: (920) 232-1960 Last Updated August 22, 2011 - 4:15 pm Phone: (920) 232-1960

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Portage Welcome to the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce

The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Historic Portage, located next to the beautiful Wisconsin and Fox Rivers. A wonderful place to grow your business, raise your family or just visit, we are certainly eager to share our rich history with all who pass through.

Whether you are interested in visiting our community or you are looking to relocate and make Portage your home, we hope you explore and discover all that we have to offer.

The Chamber is made up of businesses, organizations and individuals who are working as one voice for the community. We work together on critical issues and partner in economic development to attract new businesses and foster growth among existing enterprises.

As we work to better our community, we are a springboard for community awareness, volunteerism, and fostering leadership. Our mission is to provide leadership for building a healthy economy and a high quality of life in the Portage community.

Looking to learn more about what the the Portage community has to offer, take a tour using our Community Profile and Membership Directory. Just click on the image to the left! here is much to see and do while in the Portage area. Historic sites and museums are accompanied by various cultural outlets and a calendar year full of events, leaving just one question: What to do first?

History passport Purchase a city history pass for $20 (image at right) and see all seven of the historical attractions at an overall reduced rate! The pass can be purchased from the Portage Chamber or any of the seven attractions: Portage Center for the Arts, Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters, Historic Indian Agency House, Women's Civic League Home, American Legion State Headquarters & Museum, Portage World War II History Museum, and Museum at the Portage.

The only remaining building of historic Fort Winnebago, the Surgeons Quarters is one of the oldest log houses in Wisconsin still standing on its original foundation. The log house is fully refurbished as a home of the army occupation days, with authentic artifacts from the fort.

The Historic Indian Agency House, built in 1832, is one of Wisconsin's earliest houses still in existence. It was constructed as a residence for John Kinzie, the Indian Agent to the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), and his wife, Juliette Kinzie. After 100 years of varied use, the house was restored to its 1832 frontier grandeur and officially reopened in 1932.

The William L. and Zona Gale Breese home was donated to the city of Portage in 1946 and housed the Portage Public Library until 1994. In 1996, the Museum at the Portage was established to showcase displays relevant to the history of the city. Within the Museum, visitors will find Zona Gale's study preserved and a permanent collection of photographs and artifacts depicting historical events that occurred in the city.

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The American Legion State Headquarters building includes a museum, which houses such historical relics as statues, uniforms, medals, photos and documents from the history of Wisconsin’s American Legion, as well as war era memorabilia.

After the successful publication of her first novel in 1906, Zona Gale built a home for her parents on the bank of the Wisconsin River. Its classical Greek revival exterior is in contrast to its rustic Craftsman interior. Gale’s 1920 bestselling novel, Miss Lulu Bett, landed her the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 and her home was given to the Women’s Civic League in 1932.

While you are in downtown Portage, be sure to stop at the World War II History Museum. Everyone is sure to find something that will appeal to them along the guided tour. Visitors will see many authentic, rare artifacts and learn about many facets of the war, including the sacrifices made by the greatest generation. The museum's collection is ever-expanding with incredible rare artifacts.

Portage Center for the Arts supports a fine tradition of culture in our community with theatrical performances, art displays, and a performing arts series.

Other attractions:

Containing six early churches and many prestigious homes built between 1855 and 1930, the Church Hill District is only two blocks from the downtown area.

Society Hill, a residential district of 138 buildings, was home to the city's early prominent citizens. Many of the buildings are made of yellow Portage brick and were constructed between 1870 and 1910. Society Hill contains the homes of two Pulitzer Prize winners; playwright Zona Gale and historian Jackson Turner.

As a trade center for central Wisconsin, the downtown retail district was a beehive of activity as early as the 1860s. Many of the buildings have been preserved in their original Victorian architecture, providing a colorful background for the busy retail area today.

The Portage Canal, a connector of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, was finished in 1876 and at its peak for recreational boat traffic in 1908. By 1950, the number of lockages had dwindled, and the following year, the Portage locks were welded shut.

Located to the northeast and east of Portage is a fairly large Amish community. Amish are well known for their beautiful handmade quilts, baskets, furniture and many other items. Amish businesses in this region include bakeries, furniture and cabinet making shops, quilt shops and general stores.

Visitors in town overnight are afforded a selection of comfortable lodging facilities, sure to make any stay memorable. Several full-service hotels and motels offer much in the way of modern amenities, both inside the room and out. Guests also choose between private rental cottages, as well as high quality campgrounds for those looking for a more rustic environment. Visit the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce’s online Membership Directory at www.portagewi.com for a list of referred lodgers. he Portage Center for the Arts is dedicated to the cultural growth and enhancement of those living in Portage and the surrounding area, by providing a community venue for the arts. The center hosts a variety of theatrical events and art exhibits including the Performing Arts Series, the Zona Gale Yong Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 256

People’s Theatre and the Gale Singers. Additionally, the Drury Gallery hosts free monthly art exhibits from September through May, showcasing local and nationally recognized artists.

The Portage Community Theatre Group is a group of community members dedicating to bringing theatrical performances to our community. Theatrical projects take place at many times throughout the year while helping to enhance the quality of life of residents. This group is working to make sure that everyone is sure to be touched by the performing arts.

The Portage Community School District also supports the arts by offering theatrical and musical performances. In addition, you will find a seven-screen movie theater (Portage Theatre) in the heart of our downtown showcasing many movies in Dolby Digital 3-D along with the areas sharpest, brightest picture and best in digital surround sound. A perfect summer Thursday in Portage for the museum lover: Begin the day by experiencing history in the restored 1832 Indian Agency House, built for John Kinzie, Indian Agent to the Ho-Chunk. The house stands on its original spot overlooking the portage between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers and facing the site of Fort Winnebago. Then take a half-mile trip over to the Fort Winnebago Surgeons’ Quarters and enjoy a guided tour of the only remaining building of Fort Winnebago. This 1824 French Colonial house sitting on its original foundation served as the home of surgeons from 1834-1845. See authentic period displays and intriguing Fort Winnebago artifacts, including the original hospital operating table. Walk across the beautifully manicured lawn and see Garrison School, a one-room schoolhouse kept in the original condition when it was used continuously from 1850-1960. Following Surgeons’ Quarters tour, head east on Highway 33 about one mile to downtown Portage and enjoy a home-cooked meal at one of a number of diners in the downtown district. After you have satisfied your appetite, go to the Portage World War II History Museum, located in the middle block of downtown Cook St., and see unique, astounding artifacts from the war effort, both on the home front and abroad. The guided two-hour tour is full of interesting information; everyone— hardcore war history buff or not—is sure to appreciate some aspect of the museum. From there you may still have time to catch a tour of Museum at the Portage, located just a half mile away. This museum, formerly Pulitzer Prize winner Zona Gale’s home with her study preserved, is full of artifacts and images from Portage’s rich history. Portage also happens to be the home of the American Legion State Headquarters & Museum located on the north side of town. This museum is packed with artifacts from the history of the American Legion including uniforms, medals and more.

A perfect summer day in Portage for the art lover: Portage is a town that loves and appreciates the arts. The downtown district has several venues that display art as well as sell arts and crafts. The Mercantile in the middle block of Cook St. in downtown has a gallery along with unique items for sale. Also within walking distance are Rogers Gifts & Gallery on DeWitt St. and the Drury Gallery located inside Portage Center for the Arts on Cook St. Each Thursday afternoon, the Farmers Market located at Commerce Plaza is a bustling parking lot full of activity offering fresh fruits and vegetables along with homemade crafts. Cap off the afternoon by dining at one of our nice eating establishments, then see the latest flick while throwing back some tasty buttered popcorn at the seven-screen Portage Theatres. Equipped with surround sound and 3D capabilities, the theatre is a perfect way to cap off a day of taking in the arts.

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Enjoy a quiet, peaceful canoe ride on the Fox River in the morning. Stop for lunch at a number of diners in Portage, then walk along the Ice Age Trail. Or jog along the Wisconsin Levee Trail, a paved 2.5- mile trail running alongside the Wisconsin River. Or bike along Columbia County's many scenic byways. The historical distinction of Portage lies in its uniquKetcham's Point Bridge and Canal Boate geographical location between the Fox and Wisconsin rivers. Here, the two rivers, one flowing north to the St. Lawrence, the other south to the Mississippi, are separated by a narrow neck of land over which, for two centuries, Indians, missionaries, trappers, traders, adventurers and settlers traveling the waterway had to portage their canoes and heavy packs from one stream to another. The settlement, which grew here because of the resulting traffic, was first known as “Wau-wau-onah,” Winnebago for “carry on the shoulder.” During the French occupation, it was simply “le portage” (from porter: to carry). This was eventually anglicized to Portage.

Winnebago Indian LodgeSo far as we know, the first white men to visit Portage were the explorers Fr. Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet who portaged here on June 14, 1673 en route to exploring and mapping the upper Mississippi. The two men were followed by a slew of others, including Lauant Barth, who arrived in 1792, built a trading post and carried on the first transport activity. He was the original permanent settler.

With the American occupation of the Northwest Territory, the government began to protect its interests by building a string of forts along the now famous Fox/Wisconsin water route. Indian resentment over invasion of their lead mine regions and their exorbitant tolls levied on transport goods resulted in the establishment of Fort Winnebago in 1828 to ensure peace and fair business practices.

With the end of the Blackhawk War, European immigration brought to Wisconsin a flood of settlers eager for cheap land. The portage point continued in importance for trade and transportation, and Portage itself grew rapidly as a thriving farm community. The lumber industry brought a tide of hardy woodsmen and rivermen to Portage during its heyday. Agriculture and Ft. Winnebago Surgeon's Quarters industry soon took over the lumbering days.

Today the city is a progressive community treasuring the story of its past and anxious and willing to share it with visitors and guests. You will find that while visiting Portage many of our historic sites have been placed on the Historic Register of Places. A self guided tour of downtown Portage, which includes a map and building description, is available at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office.

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Montello

Visit Montello to Enjoy All Your Favorite Activities:

Hunting & Fishing Boating & Canoeing Camping Golfing Biking ATV Winter Sports Snowmobiling Cross Country Skiing Fairs Churches Historical Sites John Muir Park City Park & Waterfalls Bison Ridge Ranch Sky Lodge Christian Camp Amish Community Shopping Farm & Flea Markets Antiques & Crafts Fish Hatchery Bird Watching

Nowhere else can you find a more perfect vacationland than right here in central Wisconsin. The Montello area is rich in history from the granite quarry to the homestead of the world-renowned naturalist John Muir, to the voyager Fr. Jacques Marquette. Wisconsin's largest tree - towering cottonwood - is in the front yard of the historic Le Maison Granit on Underwood Ave., just north of downtown next door to the Courthouse.

Besides its history, the Montello area is genuinely blessed with nature's wonders. Several sparkling lakes teeming with fish and wildlife surround Montello. Area wetlands and woodlands are home to many rare species of wildlife, including some endangered species.

Because of nature's bounty in the Montello area, it is a favorite vacation spot for the angler and sportsman. Nature lovers find Montello an ideal place for hiking and bird watching, with more than 300 species of birds visiting or living in the area throughout the year.

Boating and canoeing are favorite pastimes in summer, as are sailing, skiing and swimming. Golfing and softball on area courses and diamonds are a great way to spend a warm, summer day.

In winter, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers find the rolling hills and frozen lakes ideal places to enjoy their sports, while ice anglers bore holes to catch fish from the ice-locked waters.

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Whether catching a big walleye, hunting deer or ducks, enjoying a splash in the cool, crystal water of Montello's area lakes and streams, hitting a golf ball, bird watching, snowmobiling, skiing, or dining at one of Montello's fine restaurants, your stay in the Montello area will be one you and your family will always remember.

The Amish

Marquette and Green Lake Counties are home to a large Amish community. They are a throwback to days gone by, when transportation was one horsepower, water was heated on a wood stove and cows were milked by hand. One thing that has endured throughout the years is the Amish craftsmanship, quality of work and attention to detail.

The types of crafts available vary in many ways. Examples include wooden crafts and furniture, groceries, bulk foods, and flowers. But remember, all shops are closed on Sundays.

When traveling along the highways and back roads on your way to these shops, watch for the horse drawn-buggy. Drive slow and respect the road with them.

Bison Ridge Ranch

Take a wagon ride out into the bison herd and feed Teddy the Bull! Tour the breathtaking view of 900 acres of lush pastures, native grasslands, wetlands and woods. Visit the "bufftuff" corrals, handling facilities and view a short video of a bison round-up. Your tour will be completed with a visit to the leather workshop and the Bison Ridge Ranch Art and Gift Shop featuring Native American Inspired art and jewelry, bison gift items and healthy bison meat. Tours held twice daily from May 15 to October 15, Thursday thru Sunday, 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Reservations are a must! Georgia Derrick 608-589-5500 608-697-7798 cell http://www.bisonridgeranch.com [email protected]

Boating & Canoeing

Over 20 of Marquette County's lakes have public boat accesses, and most lodging facilities and campgrounds located on the water have boat rentals. Canoe and rafting trips on the Mecan and Fox Rivers are offered by Rendezvous Paddle & Sports & Mecan River Outfitters.

Canoe Waterways include Fox River - Germania Marsh - Lower Neenah River below Oxford - Grand River Marsh - Montello River.

Farm MarketsFlea Markets Fresh, homegrown produce is abundant in our agricultural area. From late spring through autumn, seasonal fruits and vegetables can be found at farm markets, roadside stands, parking lots and street corners.

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Spend a day visiting our flea markets to find many treasures. Visit the Montello 2 Mile Fair located a few miles South on Hwy 22.

Hiking and Biking Marquette County's web of back roads offers a variety of routes for biking and hiking.

John Muir County Park

South of Montello on Hwy F. The famous naturalist's boyhood home has been preserved and has been named a National Historic Landmark. The 125-acre park includes 30-acre Fountain (Ennis) Lake with a boat access, picnic grounds, restroom and hiking trails.

King Farm Riding Stable P.O. Box 84 Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (920) 293-8102 Located just a few miles north of Montello off Hwy 22. You will enjoy a ride on one of their well-trained horses through this beautiful 160+ acre ranch. Reservations suggested. Owner: Debbie Calnin

Marquette County Fairgrounds

The fairgrounds are located approximately 10 miles west of Montello on Hwy M with 40 acres including a baseball diamond, horse racing track and exhibition buildings. The Marquette County Fair is held the second week of July at the fairgrounds with exhibits, carnival, food, refreshments, and games.

Marquette County Ground-Pounders e Marquette County Ground-Pounders is a small ATV club based out of Montello, WI. They presently have about 13 miles of private trails here in Marquette County.

18-Hole Golf Course Scharenbergs’s White Lake Golf Resort, N4785 19th Ave, Montello, WI 53949, (608) 297-2278, e-mail: [email protected] Check it on the web: http://www.wisvacations.com/scharenbergs Friendly, fun family oriented resort with variety of lodging options, restaurant, lounge, 18-hole golf course, 100-acre lake and sandy beach.

Miniature Golf The following campgrounds offer mini-golf: Grand Valley Campground, Kilby Lake Campground, and Wilderness Campground

Montello City Park

This beautiful park, located just north of town on Montello Lake, includes 40 rolling acres on the shores of Montello Lake and has been called "the finest small-town park in Wisconsin."

Montello Granite Park Waterfalls

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Four sparkling waterfalls cascade down granite outcroppings into the old Montello granite quarry. They can be viewed in downtown Montello from a picturesque park located on Hwy 23 in Montello.

Sandhill Crane Country

The Sandhill Cranes come to Marquette from far away, flying north in March from the swamps of Florida. Some stop only briefly in the county before scattering on to Minnesota or Canada while others stay on here and raise their new families. The Sandhill Crane almost became extinct in the early 1900's. Presently it is estimated that there are at least 1,000 Sandhill Cranes in Marquette County alone and some 35,000 throughout their flyway. The Sandhill Crane has made a dramatic comeback thanks to a better understanding of the value of preserving our wetlands and wildlife that depend on them for their very existence. For that reason, there are plenty of cranes around for everyone to enjoy - especially in the pristine marshes of Marquette County.

Winter Sports Ice fishing and ice skating are popular pastimes on Montello area lakes. Cross-country skiers can enjoy 15 miles of groomed and tracked trails at Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge, Sky Lodge Christian Camp or partake in winter's "silent sport" at one of the area public parks.

Snowmobiling Snowmobiling is a popular winter sport in Marquette County - over 250 miles of marked and groomed trails criss-cross the county. Seven local clubs have helped to establish these trails, most of which are on private land. Trail locations are indicated on a brochure produced by the Marquette County Snowmobile Association. The brochure is available throughout the area.

Briggsville Road-runners (608) 981-2012

· Endeavor Freedom Riders (608) 297-5522

Montello Yetis (608) 297-2921

Westfield White Trackers (608) 296-2085 or 2203

· Neshkoro E-Z Riders (920) 293-4541

· Packwaukee Sno-Chiefs (608) 589-5351

· Oxford Sno-Mads (608) 586-4149

Westfield Fish Hatchery Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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Over a million salmon make their home in Marquette County each year raised from eggs collected in Lake Michigan. A visit to the Westfield Fish Hatchery is fun as well as an educational experience for the entire family. Located on West Park Street, Box 44, Westfield, WI 53964

Montello Now P.O. Box 219 Montello, WI 53949 "The first land claim within the territory now comprising the Village of Montello, was made in the monthe of February, 1849, by Josiah H. Dartt, and included the water power site on the Montello River. In March of the same year, J.N. and G.H. Dartt came on from Kingston, where they were then residing, and made claims, spending a few weeks here cutting and hauling timbers for the houses. They did not, however, build their houses until late in the summer, and did not remove to this point with their families until September.

"Jason Daniels was the first actual settler in the place, bringing his wife here the first of June, and taking possession of a log cabin he had built a few days previously on a claim made shortly after the first of Messrs. Dartt. The 'house' stood near Jason's present residence (1876) and was about as 'airy' a building as any family ever inhabited. The roofing was made of elm bark and carpets served as doors.

"At that time the country hereabout was entirely wild, the nearest accessible town being Kingston, sixteen miles distant, and only a few families scattered through the country south. Mrs. Daniels was the first white woman across the Fox River, as she was the also the first landlady in this section, the family having to keep open house for a time to accommodate many of the new settlers and the land hunters who flocked in here that summer.

"In June, quite a number of the families settled in and about the place, forming a hamlet of sufficient importance, it would seem to bear a name distinctive from the town (Buffalo). A meeting of the citizens was called that latter part of that month or early in July, to consider the subject.

"This meeting was held about where Dodge and Seaver's Grist Mill now stands and among those present were J.H., J.N., G.H. and Riley Dartt, a Mr. Goodsale, Mr. Kilby and we believe, Mr. Daniels. 'Montello' (meaning mountain or hill - and - water) was proposed by Riley Dartt which was, after some little discussion, adopted unanimously as the name of the embryto village. During the summer and fall a large number of houses (all logs) were built in the neighborhood, Mr. Daniels assisting at twenty-one 'raisings.'

"Early in the summer of 1850 the dam was completed and a saw mill erected and put into operation. That summer Montello had its first frame building, built by Dr. Phillips and R. Giddings for a store. Soon after E. K. Smith put up a frame hotel. September 23, 1850, a post office was established at Montello, with J.N. Dartt as postmaster and weekly service from Kingston. The only other post office in the area at that time was at Roxo (a place long since defunct in 1876).

"The Fox Rier was navigable for boats but transportation by water was on rafts. During the summer or fall the Fox and Wisconsin River Improvement Co. sent a dredge up the Fox, which removed the bars and deepened the channel, encouraging the people along the line to believe they would soon see vessels passing by their doors, laden with the products of many nations. The only thing that came of it that season was a few horse drawn boats employed in rafting lumber. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 263

"A considerable addition was made to the population of Montello and vicinity during the year of 1850 and several business enterprises were begun. Trade was a lively portion of it, consisting of swapping with Indians who were numerous in the area. The splendid rice fields and fishing and hunting grounds rendered it a most attractive redezvous for several bands of Indians. Although greatly outnumbering the whites, the Indians were peaceably disposed toward them.

"The first school was opened in 1851. That summer the first steamboat, the John Mitchell, came up the Fox. "The township of Montello was created in 1852, the territory being detached from Buffalo. At the first election for town officers, held that spring, E.B. Kelsey was chosen chairman of the board of supervisors; Bonaparte Baker, treasurer; D.K. Devany, clerk; Mr. Farrington, justice; and Joseph Lake, constable. That year a bridge was built across the Fox River, under a charter granted by the State Legislature.

"A grist mill was erected in 1854 by E.B. and C.S. Kelsey, but it was not in operation until the winter or spring of 1855, when it had one run of stone, and ground corn and other grain that did not require bolting. "In February, 1855, the first newspaper was printed at Montello. F. A. Hoffman was the publisher. It was named Montello Young American and was filled principally with miscellaneous matter and advertisements of patent medicines.

"In 1856, the Catholic Church building was erected. In 1858, the first Protestant church was erected by the Baptists. "In 1858 also the county was divided, with this portion which is now Marquette County retaining the original name, with the county seat located at Montello.

"During the five years of the Rebellion [Civil War], there was little or no change for the better. "One of the most complete woolen manufacturies in the West is located [in 1876] at Montello, built in the summer of 1867 by the Wisconsin Industrial Association and owned and operated in 1876 by the Montello Woolen Mills Company.

"In 1876, there are two flouring mills, one on the Montello River owned by Dodge and Seaver. The other on the Fox River known as the South Side Mill, originally built by C.S. Kelsey and improved later by John Lewis."

Montello Granite Company The Montello Granite Company's quarry was opened about 1880, and was operated until the 1960's. Tests have proved that for durability and strength there are few granites that anywhere equal the Montello granite. Its qualities are so enduring that it will be found standing in many of our cemeteries uninjured long after the monuments and mausoleums constructed out of most kinds of stone have crumbled into decay.

The blocks which were too small or unsuitable for building or monumental work were crushed for macadam. Many thousands of granite blocks for paving came from the quarries and were sold in Milwaukee and Chicago. Some of the finest monuments of the country have been constructed from the Montello granite. They may be found by the score in cemeteries in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin. Among the more important pieces of work may be mentioned the Custer monument and the monuments to Wisconsin soldiers at Gettysburg and Chickamauga. The sarcophagi for General and Mrs. U.S. Grant at Riverside Park, New York, were hewn from Montello granite, having been selected by a special commission in competition with granite from many parts of the world. These Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 264

sarcophagi were cut from single large blocks measuring approximately ten feet six inches by five feet six inches by four feet ten inches.

Montello granite has also been used for building purposes. In Chicago, it has been used in the Herald Building, the Stone Building, the Pickard Residence, the Miller Residence, the Kirk Block on Madison Avenue and 55th Street and many others.

Montello Area Fishing and Hunting: Whether you want to tease a trout with a tied fly or lure a lunker bass, walleye or northern pike, Marquette County offers first class fishing. Most species native to Wisconsin can be found in the county's 60+ lakes, five rivers and 15 trout streams. Public access and boat launching facilities are available on most county lakes and rivers, and there are plenty of private accesses at resorts and campgrounds as well. fishing in central Wisconsin around Montello is great Boats, motor and canoe rentals can be found at various resorts. Tackle and fresh, live bait can be purchased at many resorts, campgrounds and local bait shops. As you can see, the Montello area offers everything you need for an enjoyable day of fishing: plenty of lakes, rivers, and streams, with more than enough fish to go around.

HUNTING From early times to present, Marquette County has had a rich tradition of hunting. Blessed with thousands of acres of wetlands and lakes, this area is a waterfowler's dream; mallard, teal, woodduck, gadwall, pintail, scaup and ringbill are common residents and transients each fall. And, with more than 350,000 Canada geese stopping off at Grand River, Germania and other area marshes, there's more than ennough to go around for the hunters.

Deer, of course, remain the most sought-after game Marquette County has to offer. Hunters enjoy great success when pursuing the wary whitetail, so plentiful in this area.

For the upland gamebird hunter - Marquette County offers a mixed bag of ruffed grouse, woodcock, pheasant, and bob-white quail.

Cottontail rabbit, red and gray squirrel are always plentiful. Red and gray foxes, and their cousins - the coyotes - are also common in the county, and are often hunted in the winter months using a predator call. Raccoon populations are soaring as well, and are a favorite quarry for nighttime hunters and their dogs.

Although much of Marquette County is private land, many landowners will give permission to hunt, if the hunter only asks. Public hunting areas also provide land and water to pursue most of the huntable species found in this county.

With so much game, and so many places to hunt,it's easy to see why Marquette County has always been called "a Sportsman's Paradise"!

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54 Cottage Ct Montello WI 53949 608-297-8580 414-531-5544 [email protected] Wildlife Lovers and Anglers Paradise on Montello Lake. Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Free WiFi, Super Clean, Redecorated, Refrigerators, Microwaves, & Coffee Makers, Kitchenettes Available, Private Boat Launch & 3 Piers, Boat & Motor Rental, Park-like Setting w/ Grill & Picnic Tables, Fire Pit, Swings for Kids, Recreational Vehicle Parking, 2 Golf Courses Less Than 20 Minutes Away, Dogs Allowed With Preapproval.

Brian & Sandi's Good Old Days Resort W913 W. North Shore Dr. Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (920) 295-6723 or (920) 756-DAYS Fax: (920) 295-6764 email: [email protected] Owners: Brian & Sandi Day

Crossroads Motel W6330 Hwy 23 Oxford, WI 53952 Phone: (608) 589-5151 Fax: (608) 589-5245 Toll-Free: (866) 589-5151 email: [email protected] Owners: Paul & Connie Calamari

Located off of I-39/51 (Exit 106) or just 8 miles West of downtown Montello on Hwy 23. Open 7 days a week, year- round, 14 total rooms. Each room contains 2 double beds, refrigerators, microwaves, and color TV (VCR rental available. Bring your own movies or choose from our large selection of great family and children's movies). Smoking, non-smoking, and pet rooms available. This clean and comfortable motel is in a park-like setting on approximately 10 acres. During the summer outside accommodations include a picnic area with tables, Weber grill, campfire pit, park benches, oak tree swing, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit, croquet set.

**New in 2005 - Two housekeeping cabins (each restfully sleeps six people), available for occupancy by Memorial Day Weekend! Contact us for more details and reservations!

Kozy Rest Motel 106 Central Avenue Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (608) 297-2488 Toll-Free: (800) 929-2488 email: [email protected] Lester Brantmeier Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 266

Located on Hwy 23 (Central Avenue) Downtown Montello Open Year Round -- 7 days a week. Seven (7) total rooms, no pets allowed All rooms include a microwave and coffee maker (coffee included). Refrigerators in some rooms. Smoking and non-smoking rooms available.

Log Cabin Resort W505 Huron Bay Drive Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (920) 295-6507 Owners: Robert & Chrystal McGinnis

Located on the North shore of Lake Puckaway just 7 miles East of Montello off County Road C Open all year long, featuring 9 modern cottages (open seasonally) This family resort serves homemade pizza and a Friday fish fry and much more. /FONT>

Riverview Retreat W192 Riverview Dr Montello WI 53949 920-295-9055 or 920-229-0692 email: [email protected] Contact: Dana Radaj Three bedroom home overlooking the Fox River. Sleeping for 8, fully equipped kitchen, 2 full baths & large upstairs living room to enjoy view of river & stunning sunsets.

Scharenberg's White Lake Golf Resort N4785 19th Avenue Montello, WI 53949 Lodging-Phone: (608) 297-2278 Golf-Phone: (608) 297-2255 Fax: (608) 297-9053 Owners: P.J. & Angie Schultz

Located off Hwy. 23 halfway between Montello & Princeton Seasonal April 15th through October 15th. This resort features a challenging 18-hole, par 72 course near beautiful White Lake. Over 200 acres of natural paradise with scenic hilltop views, vast woods, spring-fed ponds, and their famous free-roaming peacocks. An adjoining vacation resort offers rental units, supper club and lounge and a beautiful beach.

The Sundowner Motel 510 Underwood Avenue Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (608) 297-2121 email: [email protected] Contact: John Faulkner Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 267

Located 3/4 mile West of Montello on Hwy 23 (Underwood Avenue) OPEN APRIL through NOVEMBER

One of the area's finest. 14 Ultramodern deluxe spacious rooms, single & family. Carpeted, air conditioned, hot water heat, ceramic baths, full color cable TV plus HBO & 2 units with kitchenettes. All in a restful rural atmosphere in the heart of Marquette County with more than 60 lakes & several rivers, streams, public hunting areas & scenic routes for the enjoymnet of all. Marked & signed bicycle routes, hiking trails & birding paths. Rivers for canoeing, kayaking and tubing. Fishing is great with Trout, Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Channel Cats & Panfish galore! Visa & MasterCard accepted. Pets with approval.

Riverview Bed & Breakfast 219 W Wall St Neshkoro WI 54960 920-293-4423 email: [email protected] Contact: marilyn Brockopp This B&B offers a place to relax, refresh, & renew.

TNT Ranch Bed and Breakfast N4649 18th Road Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (608) 297-2056 email: [email protected] Air Conditioned rooms with king size beds and private baths. Serving an award winning full breakfast daily. Located: 3 hours north of Chicagoland and 2 hours north of Milwaukee on highway 23 Between Montello and Princeton, Wisconsin.

CAMPING Buffalo Lake Camping Resort 555 Lake Avenue Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (608) 297-2915 Toll-Free: (888) 297-2915 Fax: (608) 297-9072 email: [email protected] Owners: Gary and Linda Doudna Located 3/4 mile West of Montello on County Hwy C (Lake Ave.) Open April 15 to October 15. Family Camping for all types of camping units. Camping cabin and housekeeping cottages available for rent. Featuring lake access, heated pool, convenience store, themed weekends. 110 campsites, some pull-thrus with sewer and cable TV. For more information check out our web site at www.buffalolakecamping.com or call for more information.

Kilby Lake Campground N4492 Fern Avenue Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (608) 297-2344 Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 268

Toll-Free: (877) 497-2344 E-mail: [email protected] Owner: Dennis Wingers Located 2 miles West of Montello on Hwy 23 Open April 15 to October 15. This family campground is located on beautiful Kilby Lake (a 50 acre no- wake lake) with boat rentals and fishing available. 123 spacious heavily wooded sites. RV sites for overnight or seasonal, with 20/30/and 50 AMP all have water and some with septic or sewer. We have everything you’ve been looking for: heated pool, weekend special events, log sleeping cabins with heat and air conditioning and much more. Check us out on our site at www.kilbylake.com

Lake Arrowhead Campground W781 Fox Court Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (920) 295-3000 Fax: (920) 295-4001 Email: [email protected] Owners: Phil & Linda Malsack Located 6 miles East of Montello on County Hwy C. This family campground has a beach and marina on 9x2 mile Lake Puckaway. Open April 15 to October 15. Motor and pontoon boat rentals. 215 total sites. Two camping cabins available for rent (each sleeps 6). Heated swimming pool and new "kiddie" pool. Check out our "Camp Free on Wednesday" special.

River's Bend Resort Campground W2614 Fox Lane Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (608) 297-7154 Owners: Doug Jacobson & Mark Souder Contact Person: Shari Jacobson

Open year round for bar, food and entertainment. Open 4/10 for camping. Located on the Fox River with access to Lake Puckaway

Sunrise Resort W2630 Fox Court Montello, WI 53949 Phone: (608) 297-9805 or (877) 570-1642 Fax: (608) 297-2326 Owner: Jerri Howe Located 2 miles South of Montello off Hwy 22 to Fox Lane. Open April 15 to October 15. 25 total sites w/water, sewer hook up & elec. This resort also includes (3) remodeled 2-bedroom cabins with furnished kitchenettes, water, electric, air condition and separate very clean bathhouse. Sunrise Resort is situated on 350 feet of Beautiful sandy Fox River frontage. Call for more details weekly rates special, spend 7 nights get the 7th night FREE!

Wilderness Campground N1499 State Road 22 Montello, WI 53949 Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 269

Phone: (608) 297-2002 (608)297-2300 fax Email: [email protected] For a truly enjoyable experience for the whole family camp at wonderful Wilderness Campground. Camp by the day, week or season. Wisconsin's finest family campground. Centrally located in the Heart of Wisconsin's Finest Vacation Area! 360 spacious, grassy campsites nestled on 240 beautiful wooded acres. Great for all camping units. Three private lakes provide plenty of fishing, boating (no motors), swimming (sandy beach). LARGE HEATED POOL, hiking trails and rental units, activities & theme weekends.

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Princeton Princeton is priceless...one of those little towns that you leave knowing you’ll come back to visit again-- and again! Set in a remote yet centrally-located spot in Wisconsin just west of Green Lake, its location on the Fox River and near the Mecan River is destination enough for daytrip canoers, bikers, kayakers, hunters, fishermen, shoppers, diners...and just about everyone! Downtown Princeton reveals cutting- edge boutiques that might easily be side-by-side retailers in one of Chicago’s hippest spots.

Many visitors drive to Princeton on Saturday to enjoy the largest outdoor flea market in Wisconsin, where they find an abundant array of trinkets-to-treasures, including candles, antiques, decorative garden sculptures, handcrafted furniture, spices, the freshest cheese around, clothing, plants, books--far too much totally list--the fun is in the finding! After perusing the morning-to-early-afternoon market most people head downtown, or drive to some of the off-the-beaten path shops and attractions to experience some of the finest urban flair shops in the state. You’ll find handblown glass, espresso and cappuccino, clothing with sass, jewelry and accessories, floral design shops, vintage goods, books and Willy Rae art, nuts and bolts, garden accessories, Amish furniture, yummy ice cream and more.

Princeton is also "antique heaven" for those who love objects with history. Two large antique malls are both on Hwy 23 right by the City Park/Flea Market, and there are also a number of antique/collectible shops throughout town that you won’t want to miss! Put Princeton on your list of places to visit--many say that it is their favorite community in Wisconsin, and we are sure you will agree! 2012 Princeton Visitor's Guide AMISH COUNTRY Kingston/Dalton/Marquette Amish Country Map Kingston/Dalton/Marquette Amish Country Map Provided by Columbia County Visitors Guide 2012 Princeton is fortunate to have many Amish communities within a short driving distance. The Kingston- Dalton-Marquette, Red granite and Richford areas are home to a number of authentic Amish retail specialty shops selling handcrafted-furniture to lumber, general store items to fresh produce, greenhouses, cheese and candy and much more...all within easy driving distance to each other. The Amish still follow the traditions of their ancestors in their daily living. Horse-drawn buggies, kerosene lanterns, subdued-color clothing, bonnets and straw hats can still be seen today. The Amish are known for their exceptionally well-made wood furniture, cabinetry, baked goods, beautiful quilts and much more. An entirely different way of life co-exists in this beautiful, rural area of southwest Green Lake County and in neighboring Waushara County. Take a leisurely drive and see for yourself the uniqueness of Amish living! Many specialty shops are here for your enjoyment. Stop and visit...buy and take home a little bit of the Amish culture. The Amish businesses are usually open weekdays; closed holidays and Sunday, which is their day of worship. Two notes of caution: Please be courteous when following or passing the horse-drawn buggies and pedestrians on the highways. You will find that most Amish horsedrawn carriage drivers are exceptionally friendly and will wave to you as you pass. The Amish culture and religious tenants prohibit the Amish people from willingly having their pictures taken. If you are a photographer you are welcome to photograph the horses, buggies, buildings and scenery, but please do not photograph the Amish people. You will cause anxiety by doing so.

THE PRINCETON FLEA MARKET

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APRIL 21 - OCTOBER 13, 2012 If you’re one of the many tens of thousands of people who have visited “Wisconsin’s Largest Weekly Outdoor Flea Market” in the past, browsing for treasures and “finds,” we look forward to seeing you again! And if you’ve never had the adventure of visiting the Flea Market—come soon! You never know what you’ll find…from antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants….and so much more! The Princeton Flea Market is famous throughout the Midwest, and is held every Saturday in the tree- shaded City Park on the east side of town on Hwy 23. The dates this year are APRIL 21 - OCTOBER 13, 2012. Open at 6am for vendors and customers alike. (Come early--vendors must leave the Park before 4pm.)

Admission and parking is free and there is an abundance of great things to eat. Local service groups and organizations serve snacks, sandwiches and beverages from the historic food stand in center of the Park. Other vendors serve a wide variety of delectable delights including egg rolls, heavenly fresh-made warm donuts and much more. The Information Center is also housed in the food stand.

“In central Wisconsin, shoppers flock to Princeton like bees to clover” says Beth Gauper, staff columnist at Travel Inc. Pat Dillon from Madison Magazine wrote “Princeton stays on my list of favorite little communities in Wisconsin. What more can I say?” Sarah Cooke of the Northwestern says “the Flea Market offers the weird, the old, and chintzy – walking through the weekly Flea Market in the City Park here can best be compared to rifling through a box of Forrest Gump's chocolates--you never really know what you're going to get".

Princeton is conveniently located just 35 miles west of Highway 41 or 20 miles east of US Hwy 51/I-39. Madison residents find the 1hr and 15 minute drive easy and relaxing, the Fox Cities are less than an hour away and even Milwaukee is less than a 2-hour ride.

For further information please contact the Princeton Chamber of Commerce: 920-295-3877 or email us at [email protected] Vendors can obtain an application form and rules information under the “Forms and Applications” area of this website. PLEASE NOTE: Dogs are not allowed in the Princeton City Park (City Ordinance) so please make other arrangements for your pet when you visit the Flea Market. Antiques and Collectibles Huser Daddy Antiques Princeton WI 54968 Antiques, vintage, salvage, primitives, architectural, furniture, windows & doors, decoys, farm & garden, and sporting goods. You never know what you will find! Please call for hours. Jo Von's Vintage Antiques Princeton WI 54968 Antiques and collectibles tastefully displayed in a Victorian home. Quality linens, jewelry, fine china, kitchen items, primitives, silver flatware to Christmas items! Wonderful selection of Victorian to Shabby Chic furniture, too! Corner of Highway 23 (Fulton St.) and Water Street, 2 blocks north of the Flea Market. Johnny Crows Princeton WI 54968 Come discover the extraordinary, the uniqueness in Johnny Crows antiques. A mix of practicality and decoration. Beautifully displayed, we do know how to feather your nest. Garden and potting shed filled Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 272

with antique architectural iron and seasonal garden whimsy. Located on the corner of Water Street and Hwy. 23/73 two blocks north of the Flea Market. Mary's Antiques on Main St Princeton WI 54968 Quality Antiques, Collectible’s, Furniture, and Gifts (Hwy 23) If we’re home we’re open, watch for OPEN sign. View Website MNM Antique Mall Princeton WI 54968 Stop by to browse our store for that unique item. Quality Dealers selling a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, funiture, and coins in a friendly, 4,000 sq. ft. shop. Always buying, selling or trading U.S. Silver and Gold coins, as well as U.S. Currency. Open 10am-5pm Daily during the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day); Open 10am-5pm Thursday-Monday (closed Tues. & Wed.) during non-summer months (Sept.-May). Located right next to the Princeton Flea Market. www.MNMAntiqueMall.com Needfull Things Princeton WI 54968 You're invited to come and discover our antiques, vintage, primitive, seasonal accents and finishes that are as unique as you are. We offer you a wide array of products to serve your every need. Victorian House Antiques Princeton WI 54968 Where age and beauty come together. Professional refinishing, restoration and repair all done by hand – 35 years experience. A great selection of fine antiques, furnishings and home accessories displayed in a lovely Queen Anne Victorian home. Stop in and step back in time. View Website Woolbright's River City Antique Mall Inc. Princeton WI 54968 Don’t miss the area’s largest Antique Mall! We have 50+ quality antique dealers that offer everything from primitives to fine furniture, glassware, sporting and fishing collectibles and so much more. OPEN daily. Summer hours-Memorial Day thru Labor Day-OPEN 7 Days a Week 9-5, OPEN early on Flea Market Saturday’s 7:30am. Winter hours 10-5 Wednesdays thru Monday, CLOSED Tuesdays. Recreation & Attractions Located on the Fox River, Princeton is minutes away from Green Lake, Lake Puckaway, and White Lake, and just a short drive on picturesque country roads from dozens of other lakes and trout streams.

• Princeton is located in the heart of Wisconsin's finest deer, duck, and goose hunting country. • The area is a delight for watching wildlife. Hiking trails are nearby, and three major public wildlife refuges are within a short drive. Hundreds of species of birds can be seen, and you can even visit a bison ranch just north of town. • Swimming, boating and canoeing, horseback riding, fine dining, and cross-country ski and snowmobile trails are all available in the area. • Four fine golf courses, along with several driving ranges and miniature golf courses, can be found within ten miles of downtown. Take delight in discovering Princeton’s local treasures. • Relive the history of the area. The Princeton Historical Society invites you to step back in time. Visit Stone House Museum, the Warnke Building or take a guided walking tour of the downtown. You will come to cherish our beginnings and understand why we are what we are today. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 273

• Capture the "just picked" freshness of fruits and vegetables. Orchards, roadside stands and farmers markets sell the best of what nature has to offer during the growing season. • Browse "Wisconsin’s Largest Weekly Outdoor Flea Market" featuring over 175 booths every week. Our market is held every Saturday (Late April through late October, in our tree-shaded City Park, and attracts thousands of shoppers weekly. Admission and parking are free. Enjoy food, refreshments and visits with great friends. • Take in some art and culture by visiting the areas galleries and Thrasher Opera House. Bednarek’s Bison W5465 Losinski Road, Princeton, WI 54968 920-295-3557 [email protected] www.bednareksbison.com View this magnificent animal known as the American Bison. Personal tours anytime we’re home; groups need reservations. We offer individual boneless cuts of bison meat and sausage products, ideal for people with heart or cholesterol problems. Take Hwy 73 north 1 mile, turn left on Cty. Y ¼ mile. Watch for signs. Lake Arrowhead Campground W781 Fox Ct., Montello, WI 53949 920-295-3000 Fax 920-295-4001 ([email protected] – not in guide) www.lakearrowheadcampground.com Our clean bathrooms and well-kept facilities are only a couple of reasons people keep coming back. Relax in our heated outdoor pool and kiddie pool or check out our beach and boat launch on Lake Puckaway. Grab a snack from our fully stocked convenience store and enjoy themed weekends. We also rent boats, pontoons, bikes, golf carts and cabins. Stars and Strikes 435 W. Water Street, Princeton, WI 54968 PO Box 134, Princeton, WI 54968 920-295-3333 [email protected] You haven’t seen Princeton until you’ve stopped by its classic 50’s style 4-lane bowling alley. From our annual chili competition to monthly tournaments, big things are always happening. Ideal for family reunions, birthdays and private events. Visa/Master Card accepted. Tuscumbia Country Club 680 Illinois Ave, Green Lake, WI 54968 920-294-3381 Fax 920-294-0257 PO Box 473, Green Lake, WI 54941 [email protected] www.greenlakelodgewi.com 680 North Restaurant at Tuscumbia Country Club is a beautiful log and glass clubhouse serving daily lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast buffet and brunch. Spacious bar and lounge that welcomes their members as well as the public. A perfect place to host your golf outing, wedding, class reunion and rehearsal dinners. White Lake Country Club W1680 Country Club Drive, Montello, WI 53949 608-297-2255 Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 274

Fax 608-297-9053 [email protected] www.wisvacations.com/scharenbergs 7 miles west of Princeton of Highway 23. Par 72/18 hole 200+ acre glacier land – hills, woods, ponds, sand traps, golf legs, water hazards, significant elevation changes, watered, clubhouse, pro shop, power carts and club rental, bar, sandwiches, play & stay packages, home sites available. Open daily http://www.princetonwi.com/Section/Community_Resources/History.html

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Sauk City/ Prairie du Sac Sauk Prairie Area Weekend Destination Guide - Spring 2012

48 Hours of Riverway Relaxation

The Sauk Prairie Riverway Area is a gem of natural beauty, small-town charm and unique things to do. We not only have the scenery of the Wisconsin River but also have lovely Lake Wisconsin, and Devil's Lake State Park is just up the road. Spend a sunny Spring weekend discovering little shops that dot our Riverway, have a picnic on the banks of the river, or visit Cedar Grove Cheese, our local Travel Green cheesehouse. Whatever your interest, the Sauk Prairie Riverway is a great place to Get Out and Relax!

Where to Stay Cedarberry Inn This charming family-owned motel in the heart of Sauk City includes an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, game room and free continental breakfast. If you are looking to stay comfortably close to the action, this is the place for you.

World Wide Vacations @ Summer Oaks Midwestern tradition meets comfortable accommodations in these condos in the heart of the Riverway Area. Located at the edge of Merrimac, you'll be located on Lake Wisconsin, right in the middle of fishing, boating, Devil's Lake and our small-town shops and eateries.

Where to Eat Black Hawk Family Restaurant Did you say pig roast? Black Hawk features an all-you-can-eat pig roast on Saturday nights, featuring locally raised meat. The grill is open for steaks and porkchops on Thursday. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, stop on by for great food!

Green Acres If you are looking for that classic Wisconsin supper club stop by Green Acres, right off of Highway 12, just south of the Wisconsin River. Featuring great steaks, seafood, and signature drinks, you'll be comfortable and cozy in the unique atmosphere of the big white house around the bend.

Lake Wisconsin Country Club Looking for that special Wisconsin Favorite - Friday Night Fish Fry? Look no further than the Lake Wisconsin Country Club. Open to the public, the Club's restaurant has one of the best fish fries in the area.

Leystra's Serving the good taste of Wisconsin since 1981, Leystra's offers hometown food in one of the great historical buildings in Sauk City. Famous for hearty breakfasts, fried chicken, and homemade pie, you'll find something for everyone on the menu.

What to See and Do Cameo Antiques

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This charming antique mall just off of Highway 12 offers three floors to explore. From furniture to glassware to quirky decor, and everything vintage and classic in between, you might just lose yourself for hours in this 12,000-square foot store.

Cedar Grove Cheese A special Travel Green Wisconsin spot, this cheese house maintains environmentally sound production, inluding a "Living Machine" to clean the wash-water in a biological way, alongside recycling and energy reduction programs. Cedar Grove cheeses are crafted without the use of artifical growth hormones, animal enzymes, or genetically modified ingredients. Stop by for a tour!

Fly High Helicopters For a unique, memorable and exciting experience, try a Helicopter Tour throughout the beautiful Sauk Prairie Area! See the Wisconsin River, the twin villages, or Devil's Lake State Park from high above. Create your own trip or choose from tours that start at just $25!

River Arts on Water Gallery New to Water Street, River Arts on Water Gallery features extraordinary gallery space and artists covering a variety of mediums, from pottery to jewelry to oils. If you are looking for a special piece for yourself, or a unique gift for a friend or loved one, step into the beautifully relaxing space and spend some time immersed in art.

Riviera Bowl If the competitor in you needs a little activity, head to Riviera Bowl for a game or two along the river. The views are great, and the alley offers a full bar and light food menu.

The House on the Rock An absolutely eclectic collection of rooms and exhibits, this museum is a fantastical series of rooms, streets, gardens and shop designed by Alex Jordan, Jr. An architectural masterpiece sitting on top of a rock in beautiful Spring Green, the museum rivals those buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright, and is something everyone should see at least once in a lifetime.

The Window Sill This unique boutique features a wide variety of jewelry, home decoration, baby gifts, styles and scents. If you're looking for a fresh spring look for your home, look no further than The Window Sill for ideas!

Wollersheim Winery This scenic hillside winery was first selected for vineyards in the 1840's by Hungarian County Agoston Haraszthy. These days, this regional winery has received numerous awards for its wines and has gained recognition as a leading winery in the Midwest. For $5 you can tour one of the most alluring spots in Sauk Prairie. The wine tastings are complimentary, and you'll probably want to save room in your overnight bag for a bottle of Domaine du Sac or Prairie Fume to take home. This winter, take advantage of two great events at the Winery: Ruby Nouveau Tasting on Saturday, November 19th and A Vintage Christmas on Saturday, November 26th. The Sauk Prairie Riverway offers a variety of experiences to residents and visitors. Historical and scenic area attractions, quality education programs, excellent economic development opportunities, and an active Chamber of Commerce blend together to create an outstanding community in southwest Wisconsin.

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Situated at the entrance of Sauk County, our twin river villages serve as a gateway to the lower Wisconsin River Valley and Baraboo Bluffs. We are minutes away from Madison (Wisconsin's state capital), Wisconsin Dells, Devil's Lake State Park and major highway systems that will take you to other Wisconsin destinations. While in Sauk Prairie, you can encounter nature and enjoy hiking trails in one of our four state parks or a canoe trip down our beautiful river. During the winter months, you can enjoy the eagles that migrate to our riverside community or enjoy a day of skiing at our local resort. Enjoy a day of shopping with specialty stores featuring unique gifts, antiques, sporting equipment, Harley-Davidson cycles and apparel, and extraordinary wine, cheese and meats. Visit our local historical society and learn about the history and talent of this community. Catch a show at River Arts Center, the community's 500-seat performing arts theatre and gallery exhibit space. Sauk Prairie is a community that treasures its past but continues to look toward the future of business in the area. Because of our location and quality workforce, companies of all sizes have decided to make the Sauk Prairie Rivery their home. Come and see for yourself why so many have already chosen to call the Sauk Prairie Riverway their home.

Camping For the Fun of It

Amusement & Recreation | Recreation | Campgrounds about us

Family Friendly Owned & Operated Wisconsin Campgrounds! Great for kids of all ages. ''It's All About The Stuff'' Jump on the pillow, shoot baskets in the ''spaceball'', ride the bikes, trykes & fun cycles or play putt putt! Sites available for Tents up to the big 40' rigs! 20,30 & 50 amp sites! Check out our variety of Rental Units too! Sleeping Cabins, Deluxe Cabins, Park Models, Cottages, Covered Wagons, Gazebos, Yurts and more!!! Check out our themed weekends . . . You're sure to have a blast!

Merrimac You must visit the best kept secret in the state. This 10,000 acre lake with 52 miles of shore line is surrounded by picturesque hills with views that are unbelievable. Tour this area by land or water for the most enjoyable and relaxed time you will have. Remember Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter Lake Wisconsin has it all. Fishing, boating, water, downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. When boating bring food, beverages,games,chairs and your pet and spend a day in the sun at one of our Sandbars watching the world go by. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 278

Remember, we are only ½ hour from the Dells, Madison and other points of interest. Easy access off the interstate. Check out our members for your stay, dining and entertainment.

Merrimac and the Merrimac Ferry have a nice history website at http://www.tn.merrimac.wi.gov/ferry.htm

The ferry has been in operation since 1848. In 1844, Chester Mattson along with George Grant built the ferry across the Wisconsin River. Each passenger was charged five cents to ride the ferry, as well as 25 cents for each horse and 40 cents for a team of oxen.

In 1924 Sauk and Columbia Counties took over the operation of a wooden ferry, Colsac I, carrying eight cars across now Lake Wisconsin, charging 35 cents per car and 5 cents for pedestrians and 75 cents for trucks.

The State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation took charge of the ferry operation in 1933, allowing all passengers and vehicles to cross the lake free of charge. In 1963, Colsac I was replaced by the current ferry, Colsac II. The Colsac II had the capacity to carry 12 vehicles. In 2003, the Colsac III, a 15-car ferry, was christened and now makes the routine voyage across Lake Wisconsin.

ColSac 3The Merrimac Ferry, which crosses the Wisconsin River between Sauk and Columbia counties, is Wisconsin's only free ferry. It shuttles WIS 113 traffic between Okee on the east bank and Merrimac on the west. The ferry is open for service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, normally from April 15 through November 30.

Attractions & Sites of Interest Badger Army Ammunition Plant Baraboo Mountain Range Devil's Lake State Park Ice Age Trail Lake Wisconsin Merrimac Free Ferry Parfrey's Glen

Clingman Property Acquisition - A Land Conservation Project of the Town of Merrimac The Town of Merrimac, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), purchased the then Clingman property on Weigand's Bay. With the disposition of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant (BAAP) pump house, which the DNR hopes to acquire, this property on Lake Wisconsin will become the largest park and conservation space for public enjoyment! This land was funded through state grants and private donations! The Town did not levy any taxes to make this park happen! In April 2009, the Town Board named the park the Richard A. Grant Park as without his leadership, this project may never have been conceived or completed.

Key timelines surrounding the project include the apportionment of BAAP and the relocation of Hwy. 78. Any development for day camping, etc., will most likely be on the portion where the pump house currently sits. Until the BAAP apportionment is resolved and the pump house is removed, that portion will remain as it is today. The Town wants to place a handicap fishing area in the bay along the current Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 279

Hwy. 78 corridor. The relocation of Hwy. 78 began in April of 2009, a dedication stone has been located on the property, and the pier should be placed in 2012.

The former Clingman Property 12 acres, 1,050 ft. lake frontage. With BAAP land: 17 acres, 1/2 mile of lake frontage. The Town owns 6 acres with 550 ft. of frontage. Undeveloped forestland. Last occupied in 1938! Home to several wildlife species including deer, turkey, eagles, osprey & herons! Offshore fishing opportunities include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, musky, sturgeon & more! Located off of Hwy.78 Adjoins BAAP property, which will likely be given to WI DNR When Hwy. 78 is located in 2007, Old Hwy. 78 will likely go to the town and could be added to this park space.

What Could Have Become of the Clingman Property Development of lakeshore properties in the Town have been going on at a record pace. One development consumed 54 acres of undeveloped land with 2,500 feet of shore land. These properties are selling at record amounts. This property, too, would have been developed if it were put into conservation.

What Will Become of the Clingman Property We will keep the site natural. We will protect the existing riparian habitat. Eventually provide offshore fishing opportunities with the possibility of a handicap accessible fishing pier. In conjunction with the Sauk Prairie (BAAP lands), the site could someday include a hiking trail destination, a day use area, and/or a Hwy. 78 information kiosk. Possibly lake access for boats and canoes.

As of winter 2011, there are no plans for this site other than the hiking trails, the signs and monuments that currently exist, and a handicap fishing pier.

How We are Conserving this Land: The Town received a $195,000 Lake Protection Grant from the DNR and raised $65,000 in private donations! The Natural Heritage Land Trust provided a bridge loan while the town continued its fundraising efforts. All closing costs and loan expense came from the newly created park fund. T

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Spring Green Spring Green and the River Valley area are special. Somehow, this land escaped last great Ice Age, as well as the one before that. What you see here, and nowhere else in the upper Midwest, is a landscape sculpted at least a half million years earlier than anything else around it. The results are breathtaking: rolling hills and bluffs looking over the Wisconsin River Valley and infused with an ageless beauty.

Spring Green was founded in 1857 by Welsh, English, Norwegian and German immigrants whose main industries were dairy and produce farms, lumbering and cheese production. Today, agriculture remains integral to the area economy and its residents.

Another tradition has grown on this land as well. The landscape and the people who have settled here have nurtured a dynamic and spirited arts scene. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, American Players Theatre and The House on the Rock collectively attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Their experience is heightened by a host of artists, musicians and craftspeople who live and work in the River Valley.

Spring Green and the River Valley area are special. Somehow, this land escaped last great Ice Age, as well as the one before that. What you see here, and nowhere else in the upper Midwest, is a landscape sculpted at least a half million years earlier than anything else around it. The results are breathtaking: rolling hills and bluffs looking over the Wisconsin River Valley and infused with an ageless beauty.

Beyond all this, what makes Spring Green and the River Valley stand out is an infectious sense of community. The residents of this area are dedicated to helping their neighbors, serving their community and welcoming its visitors. We hope you’ll feel welcome and become part of the River Valley community as well- whether you’re visiting for a day or staying here permanently. The River Valley area boasts attractions that measure up – in beauty and originality – to the countryside that surrounds it. Anchored by the original and inspirational Taliesin and the fun and funky House on the Rock, the Spring Green area holds the prospect of experiences like none you’ve ever had before.

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National Natural Landmark: Discover Buried Treasure – Discover Fun. Guided tours daily. Open Year- Round. Fun for all ages. Park grounds available for events. Visitors also enjoy our Gemstone Mine, Fossil Dig, Butterfly Gardens, Amazing Rock/Gift Shop, Hiking/Biking Trails, Snack Bar and Picnic Area. Cave of the Mounds is located just 20 minutes from Spring Green, off U.S. Highways 18/151 Ph. 608-437-3038

Cedar Grove Cheese Inc Personalized tours enable visitors to learn the art and science of cheese making at this 100+ year old plant. Our eco-friendly “living machine” water treatment plant leads the way to the new century. Sample the “best of the show” Pleasant Ridge Reserve, our organic and specialty cheeses and fresh curds. Robert Wills PO Box 185 Plain, WI Ph: 1-800-200-6020, 608-546-5284 Fax 608-546-2805 Email: [email protected] taliesinFrank Lloyd Wright® Taliesin & Visitor Center Before or after you set out for your tour in your Cherokee-red (Wright’s favorite color) tour bus, you’ll have the chance to linger in the Wright-designed Visitor Center. It house the only operating restaurant designed by Wright, and the ever-popular Taliesin® Bookstore.

Hillside Studio and Theater Visitors can tour Wright’s fascinating Hillside Home School built for his aunts in 1902. It was at Hillside that Wright first “broke open the box” of conventional architectural design. Beginning in the 1930s, he revised and expanded the structure to accommodate his new school and community of architects and designers called the Taliesin Fellowship. Today the Fellowship operates the architectural firm and school in spaces Wright created for himself to enjoy, including three of his most magnificent rooms, the Hillside living room, the jewel-like theater and the dramatic 5,000 square-foot drafting studio.

House On The Rock The House on the Rock It is a place of mystery and intrigue- a place where one person’s imagination and dreams have become reality. Located near Spring Green, Wisconsin, the House on the Rock is a unique place where memories of a lifetime are truly made.

Rush CreekRush Creek Sportsman Club Located on a spacious 4,000 acres in Wisconsin’s wooded Wyoming Valley, Rush Creek Sportsmen’s Club provides the quintessential hunting experience for any gun-hunting sportsman. From the high, rocky ridges to the rolling fields and marshy creek beds, Rush Creek is the perfect setting to hunt pheasant, partridge, and quail all year long. It also provides the perfect habitat in which to hunt whitetail deer and wild turkey when in season. 6357 Hwy 23 Spring Green, WI 53588 Ph: 608-588-2219

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weggywineryWeggy Winery Vineyard Tours and retail wine. Tram Rides. 30940 Oak Ridge Drive Muscoda, WI Tel: 608-647-6600 jurasilverman1thWisconsin Artists Showcase Over 3,000 sq.ft. of artwork in all media – paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, handmade paper, art glass lamps, art furniture, baskets, jewelry, cards – by Wisconsin’s finest artists in a restored 1900′s rural Wisconsin Cheese Warehouse. Papermaking/ printmaking studio & frame shop on premises. Custom requests welcomed. Over 50 artists represented. 143 S. Washington St. Spring Green, WI 53588 Ph: (608) 588-7049 Email: [email protected] May 4 & 5 Taste of Spring Green: A Local Food Fest.

Please join us for the first “Taste of Spring Green: A Local Food Fest.” This festival will be Friday May 4th from 5P – 8P and Saturday May 5th from 2P-5P. We’ll be showcasing some of the best local River Valley producers, growers, and manufacturers of food and drink, everything from beer, raw foods and cheese to vegetables, beef, and BBQ sauce, and much more! Located at select Spring Green merchants, please join us to wander around our great stores and nibble on some great food while you do. This event is FREE and open to the public. Pick up a map at any participating merchant.

Celebrating the music of Bob Dylan Music 11 am – 8 pm Special menu and local beers on tap

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June 23 and 24 Spring Green Arts and Crafts Fair

Spring Green’s Jefferson Street will fill with more than 200 artists from all over the country to celebrate their 40th fair. The Fair is free and open to the public from 9 – 5 on Saturday and 10 – 4 on Sunday. Take a leisurely four-block stroll where you will find creative works to view enjoy and purchase! Aside from the artwork, there are special exhibits, live entertainment, and children’s activities.

August 19 4 Pete Sake

Celebrate life, love and community at this benefit for community members in need. Spend a day at North Park, filled with activities, entertainment, food and refreshments for the whole family. “When you see a need, fill it!” For more information on this year’s recipients, how to donate, and the event, please visit www.4petesake.com.

August 18 - Spring Green Car Show

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Charming down town Spring Green becomes a huge showcase for prized automobiles. Classic Cars, Hot Rods, unique show cars and trucks – all types and models fill the streets. Fun for the whole family as kids is welcome to vote for their favorite!

September 3 Beatle fest A celebration of the Beatles Music 11 am – 8 pm

October 19, 20, and 21 Fall Art Tour

The Fall Art Tour combines spectacular fall color with visits to artists’ studios tucked away along the scenic byways of Southwestern Wisconsin. Dozens of the area’s best-known artists will open their doors and demonstrate their techniques. It’s a unique chance to get a “peek behind the scenes,” talk with the artists and purchase a masterpiece. Plan a leisurely day trip or devote the entire three-day weekend to this self-paced, well-mapped tour! www.fallarttour.com

December 1 Spring Green Country Christmas

Join us for a festive Saturday of horse-drawn wagon rides, living tree ensemble and lighted Post House Garden (2000 lights!), and Santa Claus himself. People of all ages can enjoy the many events that will take place at the 28th Annual Spring Green Country Christmas. Activities include Holiday Craft Fair, Quilt Show, Breakfast with Santa, and Tour of Homes. All-day events leading up to the CAROL OF FIRE – a spectacular, choreographed fireworks show. Bundle up and come enjoy the spirit of Christmas!

MAY – OCTOBER (THURSDAYS): LOCAL NIGHT AT THE SHED

Featuring local food, local beer and local entertainment showcased every Thursday evening in the summer (weather permitting). Held in the post House Garden and the Shed Beer Garden.

The River Valley villages and scenic countryside offer hospitable places for artists and craftspeople to work and create. Such creativity gives rise to galleries, studio shops, and outlet stores where handiwork and artistic expressions can be seen and purchased. In these shops can be found masterpieces and flights of whimsy – unusual decorative elements for the home, memorable gifts for friends and family, as well as special remembrances of your visit to the Spring Green area. See Calendar of Events for changing exhibitions and special programs by month. fallarttourFall Art Tour & Sale Unique opportunity to drive through Wisconsin’s glorious Autumn countryside. See and purchase work from nationally-known artists in their studios. Ph:(608) 588-7509. www.fallarttour.com alfred-scarf-aDennis Alfred Phillips Original clothing and accessories of woven and hand loomed knit fabrics for men, women and children. I use hand dyed fabrics and yarns of silk, wool, alpaca, cotton, rayon and more. Custom orders also available at my working studio. 136 S. Albany St. Spring Green, WI 53588 Ph:608-239-5974 Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 284

Email: [email protected] galleryart23Gallery Art on 23 COLLEEN OTT HANDBLOWN GLASS Art in all media. Glass blowing demos for tours by appt. Gallery Hours: Daily 11 am – 5 pm May 1 – Jan.1 Weekends & by appt. Jan 1 – May 1 355 S. Winsted St. – Hwy 23 Spring Green, WI 53588 Ph: 608) 588-7718 Email: [email protected]

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Boscobel Boscobel, Wisconsin, the birthplace of The Gideon Bible, on the lower Wisconsin River, is your gateway to the unglaciated "Driftless Area" of Wisconsin, truly one of the state's most beautiful and pristine regions. Here in the southwest Wisconsin city of Boscobel, you'll find the charm of years gone by and the conveniences of today.

The historic Boscobel Hotel, built in 1863 and originally known as the Central House, is the birthplace of the Gideon Bible. Located in the heart of downtown, this native limestone landmark is one of two buildings in Boscobel listed on the National Register of Historic Places. If you love history, you will want to visit our museums and attend Muskets & Memories, one of the largest Civil War reenactment events in the Midwest. Boscobel Area Health Care website Boscobel Area Health Care

The thriving downtown community offers a wide variety of restaurants, stores, and unique shops. Excellent schools, churches, parks, recreation programs, library and senior center support an enriching community life. Boscobel Area Health Care is a full-service medical facility providing 24-hour emergency care, in-patient and out-patient care, and long-term nursing care.

A modern Industrial Park is home to businesses that employ a workforce known for high productivity, low absenteeism, and an excellent work ethic. Boscobel businesses enjoy the advantages of the Boscobel Municipal Airport and local freight train service.

Birthplace Of The Gideon Bible Boscobel Hotel

The Boscobel Hotel 1005 Wisconsin Avenue

Central House / Boscobel Hotel 1005 Wisconsin Ave. Boscobel, WI 53805

State & National Registers of Historic Places; built in 1863. At almost any hotel in the world you will find a Gideon Bible provided by Gideons International. The birthplace of the Gideons was the Central House Hotel on September 14, 1898, in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Traveling salesmen John H. Nicholson of Janesville, Wisconsin, and Samuel E. Hill of Beloit, Wisconsin, shared a room in the crowded hotel because of a lumberman's convention. In Room 19, the men discovered that they were both Christians; they talked about starting a Christian traveling men's association. The following May the two salesmen, joined by a third, William J. Knights, rekindled that idea, and on July 1, 1899, founded the Gideons. The name Gideon comes from the Old Testament Book of Judges, and refers to a man who was willing to do whatever God asked of him. Today, the Boscobel Hotel, where the two founders met, is listed on the National Historical Register, and Room 19, where the idea of the Gideons was conceived, is preserved and marked with a special plaque. Here is a brief history of the Central House / Boscobel Hotel. For more information or restaurant hours call 608-375-4714. Boscobel Depot Museum Boscobel Depot

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The Boscobel Depot 1005 Wisconsin Avenue

800 Wisconsin Avenue Boscobel, WI 53805

Since the construction of the "old depot" in 1857, the Boscobel Depot was the "heartbeat of the area". It served as the marshalling point of 2,000 plus young enlisted men of the Union Army and again in subsequent years of W.W.I and W.W.II. It also served the area with food and industrial goods, as well as travel-through station. Included among notable people entering the City were the two traveling salesmen, Samuel E. Hill and John H. Nicholson, who began the writings of the Gideon Bible, as well as John Blaine who left the City for a 3-term governorship of Wisconsin and later adversary for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Boscobel Depot has recently been restored and will again serve the community as a very functional building with the conversion of its interior into a "Turn-of-the-Century Railroad" and "Early Rural American Walk-through Museum". The Boscobel Chamber of Commerce and Boscobel Community Foundation offices are located in the Depot building. For more information call 608-375-2672. G.A.R. Hall (Grand Army Of The Republic) G.A.R. Hall

The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Hall 102 Mary Street

102 Mary Street Boscobel, WI 53805

State & National Registers of Historic Places A meeting hall for veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic was established after the Civil War and it still stands today. It is considered by experts to be the only remaining G.A.R. Hall in Wisconsin, possibly the Midwest. The G.A.R. Civil War Museum is filled with momentos of the Civil War era. Pictures, old drums and flags, even volumes of history from local veterans can be seen at the hall. The Hall received State & National Registers of Historic Places designation on December 27, 2007. The G.A.R. Hall is open every Saturday in June, July & August from 12 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. For more information or appointments call 608-375-5693 or 608-742- 2589. Rock School Boscobel Rock School

The Rock School 205 Buchanan St.

205 Buchanan Street Boscobel, WI 53805

National Register of Historic Places - An excellent example of turn-of-the century Romanesque revival. The old rock school was saved from demolition through a concerted effort to preserve the City's rich architectural heritage. Today it is home to grades K-1 and complements a rich variety of educational opportunities for area youngsters. Facility is open year round. For more information call 608-375-4165. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 287

Muskets and Memories Civil War Reenactment Muskets and Memories

Muskets and Memories

Kronshage Park Boscobel, WI 53805

Muskets and Memories Civil War Reenactment and G.A.R. Heritage Encampment is held annually the first full weekend in August. This event has become one of the largest and most popular Civil War Era reenactments in the upper Midwest. The popular battle reenactments are represented by both North and South infantry, artillery, and medical units, along with camp followers and civilian sympathizers on both sides. Activities for the weekend include a ladies garden party, fashion show, ball and pie social, children's activities, band concerts, church service, first person impressions, medical history demonstrations, workshops, sutlers vending period goods and garments, guided tours of the Union, Confederate and civilian camps, and competitive military drills. Boy Scout Cabin Boy Scout Cabin Boy Scout Cabin

Corner of LaBelle and Park Streets Boscobel, WI 53805

Scouting has a long and rich history in the city of Boscobel. The Boy Scout cabin, built in 1913, has been renovated through the generous donations and work of volunteers in the community. According to the Jan. 2, 1913, Boscobel Dial, "This picturesque structure now being built in the east side park will be 20 x 30 ft. The walls will be logs, 9 ft. long, stood on end, and split in halves with the split side in. The eaves will be stained shingles. The quarter-pitch roof will project two feet over the sides and in the spring a large porch will be added on the south side and a rock chimney and fireplace on the north side. This will give the whole a very fit appearance for a park building." Wisconsin River Wisconsin River Wisconsin River

Lower Wisconsin River Boscobel, WI 53805

The lower Wisconsin River flows along the north edge of Boscobel. The lower river is a favorite of canoeists because of the scenic bluffs, serene nature, and miles of free flowing water. The river is relatively shallow, quite wide, and has plenty of sandbars for rest areas and camping. Fishing, boating, kayaking, tubing, hunting, and nature hikes are popular activities along the river. More Wisconsin River photos. Wyalusing State Park

Bagley, WI 53801

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Wyalusing State Park, a crown jewel of the Wisconsin State Park System, is situated in rural Grant County in southwest Wisconsin overlooking the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. For more information call 608-996-2261. Circus World

426 Water St. Baraboo, WI 53913

Since its opening in 1959, Circus World Museum has been owned by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. It preserves more than 200 circus wagons, the biggest collection of these glittering masterpieces to be found anywhere. Its library and research center, housing thousands of posters, photos, films, heralds and other rare pieces of circus memorabilia, is the largest in the world on the subject and the only one devoted exclusively to the circus. For more information call 608-356-0800 or 608-356-8341 or visit www.circusworld.com. Eagle Cave Natural Cave & Camp Grounds

16320 Cavern Lane Blue River, WI 53518

Cave tours from Memorial Day to 2nd week of Sept., 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Family Camping, Hiking, Canoe rental & shuttle service, WInter Retreats, For more information call 608-537-2988. Nelson Dewey State Park

County Road VV (On Great River Rd.) Cassville, WI 53806

Scenic overlooks, Indian mounds, native prairie & birdwatching. Camp, hike & picnic. Park Fee. Open year round. For more information call 608-723-5374. Stonefield Village Historic Site

County Road VV (On Great River Rd.) Cassville, WI 53806

Named after the State of Wisconsin's first Governor, Nelson Dewey, Stonefield historic site includes the State Agricultural Museum, which tells the story of Wisconsin agriculture from the 19th century to the 1920s. Nearby, across a covered wooden bridge, a village re-created in the image of rural Wisconsin towns of the 1890s recall a time when small hamlets such as these served as social and commercial centers for outlying farms. Visit with shopkeepers and tradespeople as they re-enact daily village life. Then tour Governor Dewey's original homesite or enjoy a picnic on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. For more information call 608-725-5210. Cassville Car Ferry

May-Oct Cassville, WI 53806

The Cassville Car Ferry is a fun way to cross the Mississippi River. The ferry operates between Wisconsin Highway 133/18 in Cassville and Iowa Highway 52 at Millville, IA. Operation begins the first weekend in

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May. It makes trips Saturday and Sunday until Memorial Day, then daily until Labor Day, then weekends only to October 31. For more information call 608-725-5180. Dickeyville Grotto

305 West Main Street Dickeyville, WI 53808

The Grotto and Shrines erected on Holy Ghost Parish grounds are the works of Father Mathias Wernerus, pastor from 1918-1931. Grounds are open year round. Tours daily from June-Aug. For more information call 608-563-3119. Doll & Toy Museum

1135 6th St. Fennimore, WI 53809

Inside this charming museum are more than 80 cases displaying dolls and toys dating from 1810 to the present. For more information call 608-822-4100, or toll-free 1-888-867-7935, or visit the Doll & Toy Museum website. Railroad Museum

610 Lincoln Ave. Fennimore, WI 53809

Along with artifacts from the "Dinky" era, there is a 1907 2-6-0 Davenport Steam Locomotive. Next to the museum, a 15" gauge train gives rides on scheduled weekends. For more information call 608-822- 6144, or the Fennimore Chamber of Commerce office at 608-822-3599, or visit the Fennimore Railroad Museum website. Hickory Grove Public House (Golf Course)

14562 U.S. Hwy. 61 Fennimore, WI 53809

Enjoy the beauty of this nine hole golf course in the rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin. Driving range and practice putting green available if you want to brush up before a leisurely round of golf. If you forget your golf clubs and cart … don't worry, Hickory Grove will provide them for a nominal fee. After your round of golf, relax in the bar or enjoy an excellent meal in the dining area. For more information call 608-822-3314. Gays Mills Apple Orchards

Gays Mills, WI 54631

Crawford County has plenty of fresh apples for the hungry traveler. In Prairie du Chien Township on Limery Road is Shihata Orchards. In Gays Mills are: Kegal Orchard, Sunrise Orchard, Kickapoo Orchards, Turkey Ridge Orchard, West Ridge Orchard, Hillcrest Orchard and Fleming Orchards. Cunningham Museum

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African-American historic exhibits and a remnant of the original oak survey marker. Open Monday- Saturday afternoons and by appointment. For more information call 608-723-2287 or 608-723-4924. Grant County Courthouse

130 West Maple St. Lancaster, WI 53813

The courthouse's octagonal copper and glass dome sparkles over downtown Lancaster. Open during business hours. Self-tour information available. The first Civil War monument (1867) ever erected in Wisconsin stands on the northeast corner of the square. For more information, call the Lancaster Chamber office at 608-723-2820 or 866-876-2665. Effigy Mounds National Monument

Marquette, IA 52158

Effigy Mounds National Park is located three miles north of Marquette, IA. The visitor center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park is open year round. Within Effigy Mounds there are 191 known prehistoric mounds; 29 take the form of animal effigies, and the remainder are conical, compound or linear. Besides its unusual archaeological attractions, Effigy Mounds has plants and animals that make up a biological community typical of the upper Mississippi River valley. The 1,481-acre park is divided into two units separated by the Yellow River. Both units are best explored by walking trails. For more information call 563-873-3491. Isle Of Capri River Boat Casino

Hwy. 18 W Marquette, IA 52158

The Isle of Capri Riverboat and Casino offers two-hour cruises down the Mississippi River to the mouth of the Wisconsin River on weekdays. The casino riverboat sails each Monday - Friday until October. There is no charge, and children are welcome aboard from 9:00 a.m. until noon. For more information call 1-800-4-YOU-BET - www.isleofcapricasino.com. Spook Cave

10 Mi. West of Prairie du Chien, WI on Hwy. 18 13299 Spook Cave Rd. McGregor, IA 52157

Spook Cave is unique because it is an underground boat trip. Guided boat tours explain the discovery and development of the cave. The cave is situated at the base of a 90-foot bluff. It is fully lighted for easy viewing and picture taking. Spook Cave's 93-acres of fun include lake swimming, hiking trails, playgrounds, volleyball, picnicking, cabin rental, lake fishing and much more. For more information call 563-873-2144. Pendarvis

114 Shake Rag St. Mineral Point, WI 53565

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Discover a rare gem of Wisconsin history nestled into a wooded hillside where immigrant Cornish lead miners and their families put down roots in a new homeland in the 1830s and '40s. See the treasures of their Old World culture and wonder at how the flavor of that culture still remains in the stone-and-log houses they crafted all those years ago. For more information call 608-987-2122. Rural Route 1 Popcorn

Retail Store - 101 Hwy.18 Montfort, WI 53569 Phone: 608-943-8283

Wisconsin grown gourmet popping corn, unique selection of gifts. For more information call 800-828- 8115 or visit www.ruralroute1.com. Wind Powered Electrical Generating Facility

Hwy. 18 Montfort, WI 53569

View the 20 330-foot high wind turbines just east of the Village of Montfort. Each turbine has a 30 megawatt capacity. Mining Museum & Rollo Jamison Museum

405 E. Main St. Platteville, WI 53818

The Mining Museum traces the development of lead and zinc mining in the Upper Mississippi Valley using models, dioramas, artifacts and photographs. The Rollo Jamison Museum includes exhibits of carriages, farm equipment, tools, general store & more. For more information call 608-348-3301. Passage Thru Time Museum

104 North Main St. Potosi, WI 53820

View the history of this early mining community. For more information call 608-763-2745. Also tour St. John Mine on the south end of Potosi. For more information call 608-763-2121. Fort Crawford Medical Museum

717 S Beaumont Rd. Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

This restored military hospital now contains pieces of medical and dental history of the 19th century, including displays of Indian herbal remedies, an early doctor's office, and an old-fashioned pharmacy. This site is best known for Dr. William Beaumont's pioneering studies of the human digestive system. The museum chronicles the advancement of medicine over the past 150 years and displays Indian herbal remedies, an 1890's drugstore, and a dentist's and physician's offices. For more information call 608- 326-6960 or visit www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com Villa Louis Historic Mansion, St. Feriole Island

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Villa Louis, an 1870s Victorian mansion, overlooks some of Wisconsin's most historic ground, including the site of the only battle of 1812 fought in Wisconsin. Built by the family of Hercules Dousman, who amassed a fortune in the fur trade and other frontier investments, the house is stocked with numerous furnishings and artwork original to the Dousman household, making it one of the most authentically furnished Victorian houses in the nation. Other features include the Fur Trade Museum and the Museum of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin's second oldest city. For more information call 608-326-2721. Cabela's

Hwy. 35 N Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 Cabela's, a 40,000 square foot retail store, offers outdoor gear and clothing in their patented style. In addition to viewing a large percentage of Cabela's inventory, visitors can take a look at the most taxidermy mounts around, from giant black bears pawing on a tree to whitetail deer simulating that early morning territorial scrape. Throughout the outdoor clothing, fishing equipment and firearms are hundreds of antlered deer peering at customers. For more information call 608-326-5600. Frank Lloyd Wright Museum / The Warehouse

Richland Center, WI 53581

Designed as a warehouse for A.D. German, a wholesale grocer and coal dealer, by Richland County's most famous son, world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this impressive building is remarkable for its engineering as well as its impressive artistic merit. Constructed in 1915, the building rests on a shock-absorbing cork padding to enhance its stability. Wright later incorporated this shock-absorbing feature in Japan's Imperial Hotel, famous for withstanding Tokyo's most severe earthquakes. The impressive red brick structure is topped by a massive concrete frieze reminiscent of a Mayan decorative elements that transform this utilitarian building into a sturdy temple of commerce. The warehouse currently houses a gift shop, tearoom, art gallery and the Frank Lloyd Wright Museum, and is open to the public year 'round. For more information call (608) 647-6205. House On The Rock

5754 Hwy. 23 Spring Green, WI 53588

There's no place quite like the fabulous House on the Rock. Be ready to fire up your imagination. It is a mesmerizing introduction to one person's imagination and dreams that have become reality. Located in the heart of Southwest Wisconsin, this premier attraction plays host to a half million guests a year. For more information call 608-935-3639 or visit www.thehouseontherock.com Discount summer tickets available at City Hall in Boscobel. American Players Theater

Spring Green, WI 53588

A professional, equity, classical theatre located in Spring Green. There are 1133 comfortably cushioned theatre seats which sit in a natural amphitheater on 110 acres of woods and meadow just off the Wisconsin River. For ticket information call 608-588-2361. Taliesin Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 293

U.S. Hwy. 23 Spring Green, WI 53588

Talieson has been described as Frank Lloyd Wright's autobiography in wood and stone. In a rural Wisconsin landscape stands the place where America's premier architect lived and worked for the majority of his illustrious career. Frank Lloyd Wright built Taliesin as a home for himself, his family, his architectural practice, and later the Taliesin Fellowship. Tours vary in length. For more information call 608-588-7900 or visit www.taliesinpreservation.org. Kickapoo Indian Caverns & Native American Museum

Off Hwy 60 Wauzeka, WI 53826

The Kickapoo Indian Caverns of Wauzeka are a maze of chambers and tunnels, crafted by the timeless passage of waters flowing from cricks in the bedrock limestone and dripping stalactite over thousands of years. The caverns and the accompanying Native American Museum, have been enhanced and restored to a splendor that makes them a must see for locals and tourists. For more information call 608-875- 7723 - www.kickapooindiancaverns.com.

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Muscada Muscoda, which means "Prairie of Flowers," is a growing community of over 1,400. Located in the heart of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway and nestled in the corner of three counties - Grant, Iowa & Richland - Muscoda, Wisconsin is conveniently located at the junction of Hwy 80 and Hwy 60. If you are traveling on the beautiful 100-mile Scenic Lower Wisconsin River Road, Byway 60, which follows the graceful curves of the Wisconsin River, be sure to stop and visit Muscoda.

Muscoda WI is a nature lover's dream with access to thousands of acres of public land on which to hunt, fish or hike. The winding country roads can be enjoyed by auto, motorcycle or the hearty bicycle rider to view the many wildflowers or vibrant fall colors. If winter's snow holds your interest, then enjoy a ride on the many snowmobile trails in the area or do some cross country skiing. Muscoda Area Veteran's Memorial Veteran's Memorial (See larger image)

In the summer take a relaxing canoe trip down the scenic Lower Wisconsin River or try your luck at fishing. Muscoda offers the only riverbank campground (map) of its kind along the 90 miles of the Wisconsin River as it serves both water and highway travelers. The campground is complete with showers, electric hook-up or primitive campsites, and a dump station. Adjacent is a playground and picnic area. Within walking distance there are horseshoe pits, ball field, tennis courts and a public swimming pool. Be sure to visit the Muscoda Area Veteran's Memorial, erected in 2009, located at the west end of the Victora Riverside Park. Morel Mushroom Festival Morel Mushroom - Photo by Shannon Clark

In 1982, Muscoda acquired the title of "Wisconsin's Morel Capital." The Morel Mushroom Festival is held annually the weekend following Mother's Day with activities for the whole family.

Muscoda, Wisconsin is also widely recognized as being the home of renowned metal sculptor Ellis Nelson, whose works produced at his shop in Muscoda the past 15 years have garnered worldwide recognition and publicity. He was featured on "Good Morning America" and on CNN. Incorporated as a community in 1894, the community once known as English Prairie is a tale of two communities changed by the times. Once thought to be a major Wisconsin River port for the lead mining industry in the hills south of the community, Muscoda changed its focus. With the introduction of the railroad the community slowly moved. The main street that once ran parallel to the banks of the river turned to its present north and south.

Muscoda, Wisconsin Main Street - Wisconsin Avenue Muscoda remains a strong farming and industrial community to this day with a large industrial base envied by many other communities of the same size and why not with the back drop of majestic rolling hills and the hardest working river in America.

Muscoda is also widely recognized as being the home of renowned metal sculptor Ellis Nelson, whose works produced at his shop in Muscoda the past 13 years have garnered worldwide recognition and publicity. Muscoda has the title of "Morel Capital of Wisconsin". A celebration of this woodland delicacy, The Morel Mushroom Festival, is held every spring the weekend after Mother's Day. With the average Morel

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weighing just a few ounces, the festival committee had purchased and sold over 2000 pounds of the woodland treat during one two-week period preceding the festival.

During the second weekend of February, the Lions Club hosts the Muscoda Open Dart Tournament, which attracts artists of all skill levels for two days of competition. On Friday, the annual co-ed tournament is held beginning at 7:00pm in St. John's Gym on Wisconsin Avenue. On Saturday, the main team event occurs with 100-150 throwers arriving for the all-day affair. The event has grown from a small, local tournament in 1995 to its current stature as one of the premier dart competitions in southwestern Wisconsin.

Canoes July is the month for the Wisconsin River Canoe Race, sponsored by the Muscoda, Avoca, and Blue River Lions Club, the River Alliance of Wisconsin, and The Wisconsin Canoe Racing Association. This race has three different starting points to challenge all skill levels. The Spring Green start will give you 21 miles of river, the Otter Creek/Lone Rock equates to about 15 miles, and the Gotham start at the Pine River is about Canoe on Wisconsin River 8 miles. Waiting at the end of this race in Muscoda, is the only campground directly on the banks of the lower Wisconsin River and the site of Victoria Riverside Park and playground for the children. So after a long day on the river, you can lay back and listen to the birds sing and the river flow by or take a walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

September has a number of events for the family. The Fire Department's Chicken Bar-B-Que is held the Sunday after Labor Day. Then in mid September the Muscoda Chamber of Commerce holds the Fall Opener Dinner with door prizes and raffle. Then in the beginning of October, a Fall Festival is held at St. John's Catholic Church, which includes crafts, a white elephant sale, dinner, a band, and more.

The first Saturday in December is Muscoda's “Holiday Weekend” when Santa stops by the Cafe for breakfast and to visit with the children. Also on Saturday the St. John's Catholic Church holds their annual Christmas Bazaar.

2012 Calendar of Events February 26, 2012 . American Legion Post 85 and St. Mary's Court 868 Steak Feed, 11:00am - 3:00pm, Kratochwill Memorial Building, 206 N. Wisconsin Avenue March 2-3, 2012 . Muscoda Lions Club Spring Fling Bean Bag Tournament, St. John's Catholic School, 116 W. Beech. Food & refreshments, Friday eve mixed doubles at 6:00pm. Saturday 48 teams: 11:00am. Contact Matt Franklin 608-553-0881. March 25, 2012 . American Legion Post 85 and American Legion Baseball Team Pancake Breakfast, Riverdale Elementary School, 800 N. 6th, 8:00am - 12:30pm. Freewill offering, $5 TV raffle. May 19-20, 2012 . 30th Annual Morel Mushroom Festival Buying & selling morels, arts & crafts, flea market, carnival, ball games, helicopter rides & much more. Saturday evening fireworks, Sunday parade at 2:00 p.m. See the Festival Schedule of Events for more information. 608-739-3182 May 19, 2012 . Annual Firemen's Steak Feed, Fire Station at 701 N. Wisconsin Ave. Serving 5:00pm until gone, refreshments & music July 7-8, 2012 . 47th Annual Wisconsin River Canoe & Kayak Race Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 296

Victora Riverside Park, races for all skill levels from expert to novice. Sunday food & refreshments at noon sponsored by the Muscoda Lions Club. Contact Mark Cupp at 608-739-3188, or visit www.WICanoeRacing.com/Muscoda. September 9, 2012 . Annual Firemen's Chicken BBQ, Fire Station at 701 N. Wisconsin Ave. Serving 11:00am until gone, refreshments. September 15, 2012 . Muscoda Chamber of Commerce Fall Opener St. John's Catholic School, 116 W Beech. 5:00pm Social Hour; 6:30 Dinner, refreshments, door prizes, silent & live auctions. October 19-20, 2012 . Muscoda Lions Club Bean Bag Tournament, St. John's Catholic School, 116 W Beech. Food & refreshments. Friday evening 32 team mixed doubles at 6:00pm. Saturday 48 teams at 11:00am. Contact Matt Franklin at 608-553-0881. December 1, 2012 . St. John's Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar, St. John's Church School, 116 W Beech, 9am - 3pm, baked goods, arts & crafts, gift ideas, and luncheon

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Prairie du Chien Our portion of Southwest Wisconsin along the mighty Mississippi River is a great place to visit and a wonderful place to live. A wide variety of attractions and activities throughout the year make the Prairie du Chien area one of the "choice" destinations in the Midwest. Our history dates back to the 17th century with many sites preserved and open for visits. The calendar of events is filled year-round with special events to intrigue and satisfy a variety of interests. Prairie du Chien has a strong business and employee base, where people believe in, and practice, the "old-fashioned work ethic.

Welcome to the Prairie du Chien area. Prairie du Chien is located in southwest Wisconsin along the Great River Road, which winds for 250 miles along the banks of the Mississippi River. This National Scenic Byway offers breathtaking beauty, with incredible geological formations along the river and adjacent bluffs. VIEW A VIDEO OF OUR AREA!

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The city is the oldest community on the Upper Mississippi River. Its rich heritage and traditions are a delight to visitors and local residents alike. Prairie du Chien is filled with sites of historic significance. Many are located on St. Feriole Island, one of the city's earliest settlements. Villa Louis, a Victorian-era estate developed on the island in the 1840s by fur trader Hercules Dousman, was Wisconsin's first State Historic Site.

A haven for sports enthusiasts, nature and history lovers. Two state parks and a National Monument are located in the area. The CALENDAR OF EVENTS is filled year-round with special events and activities to intrigue and satisfy a variety of interests. Boating & Fishing | Casino | Golf | Parks | Miscellaneous Attractions | Shopping Sightseeing & Tours | Swimming | Theater

The Prairie du Chien area offers a variety of attractions, scenic beauty, and recreational opportunities for every visitor to enjoy in this Mississippi River region. Enjoy cruises on the Mississippi River or canoeing down the Wisconsin River, fishing on the river or at an area trout stream. Prairie du Chien's history dates back to the late 1600s. Fascinating history tours are available at the Villa Louis State Historic Site, Fort Crawford Museum, and Effigy Mounds National Monument. Birding and hiking at area parks is a must for every nature lover. Breath-taking views of the Mississippi River from the towering bluffs is a site every visitor enjoys. Also check the listing of area events on the CALENDAR OF EVENTS page of the web site. BOATING & FISHING

Boatels Houseboat Rentals 103 Main, McGregor, IA 563-873-3718, 800-747-2628 Houseboats, pontoon boats, & fishing boats.

Captain's Cove Canoe & Kayak Rental Hwy. 18 S

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5 minutes from Prairie du Chien, WI 608-994-2860 Enjoy a relaxing canoe or kayak trip on the beautiful Wisconsin River from a couple hours to a couple days. Bait, tackle, ice, pop, beer and propane available.

Cassville Car Ferry 100 W. Amelia, Cassville, WI 608-725-5855, 877-891-8298 Fun way to cross the Mississippi River! Ferry runs 7 days a week, Memorial Day to Labor Day. For the months of May, September and October the ferry runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday only (river conditions permitting). Hours of operation 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Eagle Eye River Guide LLC 63426 Cliffwood Dr Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-0474, cell 608-306-3317 Available for fishing trips on the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers. Shore lunch available upon request. Exploratory trips (no fishing) also available.

Lady Luck Casino ● Marina Hwy 18 W, Marquette, IA 800-496-8238 Located at Mile Marker 634.6 on the Mississippi River, just up-river from Lady Luck Casino Marquette. Gas & diesel, pumpout station, private slips also available. Shower facility, beer, pop & snacks, free shuttle to casino.

Maiden Voyage Tours 2335 Andy Mt. Lane, Harpers Ferry, IA 563-586-2123 or 563-880-8970 Experience the Mississippi River through an educational river tour on the history of commercial fishing and clamming. 39-passenger tour boat, unique hands-on experience. Available for sightseeing and group charter cruises. Open boarding from McGregor, IA riverfront mid-May through mid-October. Reservations not required but appreciated. Tours are approximately 2 1/2 hours. Refer to the calendar of events page of this web site to see the list of cruises and times or refer to Maiden Voyage Tours web site.

Mississippi Explorer Cruises Docking site - St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, WI 877-647-7397 Explore More. Come aboard for a “Country Road” riverboat cruise and explore the wild and scenic backwaters of one of the world's greatest eco-systems, the Mighty Mississippi. These unique cruises venture into the beautiful and protected backwaters of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge and include their Wildlife Eco-Tours. Other specialty cruises also available throughout the summer - see "Calendar of the Events" on this web site for listing. Their specially-designed, 98- passenger, enclosed riverboats, have restrooms, heat, AC and are W/Chair accessible. Affordable rates and family friendly – carry on food/drink allowed. Operating May-Oct. with private charters available. Call for reservations. Weekly cruises on Saturday at 11 am & 2 pm, Sunday at 11 am beginning May 29 - Sept. 19; Fall Foliage Cruises Saturday and Sunday at 11 am & 2 pm beginning Sept. 26 - Oct. 25. Board Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 299

from Lawler Park on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien. Certified by Travel Green Wisconsin for being eco-friendly.

S & S Houseboat Rentals, Inc. 990 S Front St, Lansing IA 800-728-0131 Houseboats, pontoon boats, fishing boat & motor rental, and full marina.

Winneshiek Marina and Bar Three miles N on County K, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-2888 (open seasonal) Gas, pumping, overnight & seasonal docking, bait shop, food & bar, restrooms, showers, marine radio.

Prairie du Chien Boat Landings

Cedar Street Landing St. Feriole Slough Landing Prairie du Chien Marina Villa Louis Landing Lawler Park Campion Landing

Many of these boat landings are marked on the city map which is located on the Maps & Weather page of this web site.

Upper Mississippi River Navigation Charts River maps available for download from the Rock Island District U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. River maps for the Prairie du Chien area are: River Map #36 Prairie du Chien and North River Map # 37 Prairie du Chien and South

Boat Launch Fees & Fishing Licenses

Boat Launch Passes The City of Prairie du Chien has enacted boat launch fees for all boat launching areas in the City. Boat launch passes can be purchased at:

City Hall, 214 E. Blackhawk Ave., Prairie du Chien, 608-326-6406 City Police Station, 224 N. Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien Cabela's Retail Store, 501 E. Cliffhaven Rd., Prairie du Chien Kwik Trip - 1000 S Marquette Rd and 201 S Marquette Rd, Prairie du Chien

Fishing Licenses

Cabela's Retail Store, 501 E. Cliffhaven Rd., Prairie du Chien Wal-mart Supercenter, 38020 Hwy 18 S., Prairie du Chien Crawford County Clerk's office, 220 N. Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Fishing Information Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 300

For fishing regulations and guide contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

TROUT FISHING - Map of streams in Crawford County The fishing forecast for 2011 Crawford County trout streams looks for a great fishing season. Excellent natural reproduction in 2007 and 2008 produced two huge trout year classes. These fish have grown to catchable size and will provide for great fishing this season. The DNR fish crews stationed in La Crosse surveyed 21 sites on 9 streams in 2010. Good trout populations were found in Plum, Rush, Copper, Tainted and Sugar creeks. Anglers looking for trophy trout should work these streams and the Kickapoo River. (From the Spring 2011 Wisconsin Fishing Report, an annual publication of the Fisheries Management program)

CASINO

Lady Luck Casino Marquette Hwy 18 W, Marquette, IA 800-4-YOU-BET Over 600 slots, table games; regional and headline entertainment in The Lone Wolf bar, The Buffet’s all- you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner; open 7 days a week. GOLF

Barnyard 9 Three miles north on County K, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-2141 32 par golf course, open to public, rentals for golf clubs & carts.

Prairie du Chien Country Club Hwy 18/35 S, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-6707 18 hole scenic golf course open to the public, par 71, power carts, full service bar & grill.

Prairie Motel Miniature Golf Hwy 18/35 S, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-6461 18 hole mini golf course open to the public, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. during the summer. PARKS

The Prairie du Chien area includes an abundance of unique parks offering something delightful for almost any outdoor enthusiast during all four seasons. Scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River, birding, hiking trail, historic information and more can be found at many of these parks.

Effigy Mounds National Monument 3 miles N of Marquette, IA off Highway 76, Harpers Ferry, IA 563-873-3491

The monument is open year-round. It was established to preserve outstanding examples of a prehistoric American Indian mound building culture that regularly constructed mounds in the shape of mammals, birds, or reptiles. The monument contains 2,526 acres with 206 mounds of which 31 are Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 301

effigies. The visitor center contains museum exhibits, a video presentation, and book sales outlet. Visitors may look at the mounds, spectacular views from bluffs along the Mississippi River and experience more than 100 acres of prairie by walking along 14 miles of hiking trails. Three conical mounds are accessible to disabled visitors via a boardwalk trail. In the summer months ranger led programs are available. Special summer and evening hikes - call the park after June 1 for specific information. Admission IS FREE. A winter film festival is held January through March with films shown each Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

La Riviere Park 62036 Vineyard Coulee Road, SE of Prairie du Chien, WI

A 300 acre city park managed for it's natural beauty and wildlife. The park is a mix of hardwood forest, grasslands, and native prairie. Provides 6 miles of hiking trails, nature viewing, bird watching, cross- country skiing, 50+ miles of horse trails (miles include links to other trails), archery area, picnic area, shelter house, and free primitive and horse camping. Water and electrical hookups available in horse camp on first come first serve basis. No reservations taken. For horse trail conditions call Ivan Hoffland at 608-326-0005.

Lawler Park West on Blackhawk Ave., downtown Prairie du Chien

The recently improved riverfront park on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien is the city’s Grand Excursion 2004 Legacy Project. It features the Walk of History detailing earliest periods of Wisconsin’s Second Oldest Community. Named for John Lawler, builder of the pontoon bridge and the city’s greatest philanthropist. Has excellent facilities for family picnics. Boat landing and public restrooms.

Mount Hosmer

A 25-acre, wooded, city park atop a majestic bluff overlooking the Mississippi River at Lansing, Iowa. Spectacular views of the river and its backwaters as well as vistas of three states seen from two overlooks. The Lansing bridge, 30 miles north of the Marquette-Jolliet Bridge in Prairie du Chien is the northern gateway to Crawford County.

Nelson Dewey State Park Located across from Stonefield Village in Cassville, WI Park Info 608-725-5374, Camping Reservations 888-947-2757

Part of the original estate of Wisconsin's first governor, Nelson Dewey. Features a panoramic overlook of the Mississippi. Indian mounds, camping, hiking, picnicking, playground, bird and wildlife observation area. Weekend and holiday tours of the home and grounds. Admission charge.

Pikes Peak State Park McGregor, IA 563-873-2341

One of Iowa's most beautiful state parks. Popular recently constructed scenic overlook. A favorite spot of photographers who take majestic shots of two great rivers in any season or weather. Also contains campsites, picnic grounds, waterfall, hiking and nature trails. Named for Lt. Zebulon Pike, army surveyor Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 302

of the Mississippi River in 1805 who suggested a fort be built on this site. The park does not charge an entrance fee.

St. Feriole Island Two approaches to the island, at Blackhawk Ave entrance and at Washington Street, Prairie du Chien, WI

Area of earliest settlement and activity in Prairie du Chien. Site of the Battle of Prairie du Chien during the War of 1812 and of the First Fort Crawford where three important Indian treaties were signed. 4th Ward residential neighborhood until it was relocated following the record flood of 1965. Home of the Villa Louis, the Dousman family estate built on the site of Fort Crawford. Contains Lawler Park on the riverfront and the Mississippi River Sculpture Park. Home of WPRE/WQPC, the only radio station broadcasting from the middle of major floods. Host to annual events including the Prairie Villa Rendezvous, Prairie Dog Blues Fest and the Villa Louis Carriage Classic. Ideal for walking and biking. Good location for watching ducks and eagles in season. Boat landings, picnic areas. Also home of St. Feriole Island Ball Park, site of softball and baseball games throughout the summer.

"Upper Miss" Refuge McGregor District Office located along Business Hwy 18 between Marquette and McGregor, IA 563-873-3423

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge provides many opportunities to hunt, fish, camp, watch wildlife or enjoy a lazy afternoon. Highlights in the Prairie du Chien area include the Sturgeon Slough Hiking Trail (one mile trail) accessed from the rest stop located on Highway 18 between Prairie du Chien and Marquette, IA. Displays and information at the District Office.

Wacouta Aquatic Park & Fort Fun 1401 East Wells, Prairie du Chien 608-326-8071

A Prairie du Chien residential park featuring an outdoor swimming pool complete with waterslide and Fort Fun play area. Picnic areas. A perfect spot for the entire family. Pool open May through Labor Day.

Yellow River State Forest N of Marquette, IA, off Hwy 76 563-586-2254

One of the nation's most picturesque regions, with 8,500 acres of timbered hills and valleys. Has 25 miles of hiking trails, 13 miles of equestrian trails, plus many miles of snowmobile and cross-country ski trails. Stocked trout streams and marsh areas. Picnic and camping areas. Open for hunting and fishing. Open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. No admission charge. Groups welcome.

Wyalusing State Park 10 miles S of Prairie du Chien, WI 608-996-2261

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picnic facilities, 22 miles of hiking and nature trails, and a year round naturalist. Naturalists’ programs held throughout the year. Astronomy education programs held the second and fourth Saturdays, weather and moon phase permitting, contact the park for details. Admission charge.

MISCELLANEOUS ATTRACTIONS

Bear Foot Bay Indoor Water Park 1801 Cabela's Lane, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-5700 Located inside Country Inn & Suites, the water park includes body slide, waterfall spa, activity pool with water basketball, children's pool with water geysers, kid's slide, and prehistoric fish. Daily individual passes and group passes available. Arrangements can be made for group parties. Call for hours and rates.

Eagles Landing Winery 82 and 127 North Street, Marquette, IA 563-873-2509 Bottled under "Marquette Maid," Eagles Landing Winery produces dry red, dry white, semi-dry red, semi-sweet such as blush, white, cranberry and dessert wines. Wine production, from the 975 vines planted on the family's farm, is located at 127 North Street, along with a tasting room and gift shop. Free wine tasting daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. SIGHTSEEING & TOURS

Cabela's Hwy 35 N, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-5600 This 40,000 sq. ft. retail showroom offers the latest in hunting, fishing and outdoor gear. Adding to the natural motif of the store are hundreds of trophy game animals, many recreated in lifelike settings that provide an interactive, educational backdrop for your shopping experience. Plus, there's an 8,000-gallon aquarium stocked with fish native to the Wisconsin area. Open Monday thru Saturday, 8 a.m. -9 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Cassville Car Ferry 100 W. Amelia, Cassville, WI 877-891-8298 or 608-725-5855 Fun way to cross the Mississippi River! Ferry runs Wednesday thru Sunday, Memorial Day to Labor Day. For the months of May, September and October the ferry runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday only (river conditions permitting). Hours of operation 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Effigy Mounds National Monument 3 miles N of Marquette, IA off Highway 76, Harpers Ferry, IA 563-873-3491 The monument is open year-round. It was established to preserve outstanding examples of a prehistoric American Indian mound building culture that regularly constructed mounds in the shape of mammals, birds, or reptiles. The monument contains 2,526 acres with 206 mounds of which 31 are effigies. The visitor center contains museum exhibits, a video presentation, and book sales outlet. Visitors may look at the mounds, spectacular views from bluffs along the Mississippi River and experience more than 100 acres of prairie by walking along 14 miles of hiking trails. Three conical mounds are accessible to Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 304

disabled visitors via a boardwalk trail. In the summer months ranger led programs are available. Special summer and evening hikes - call the park after June 1 for specific information. Admission is free. A winter film festival is held January through March with films shown each Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Fort Crawford Museum 717 S Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-6960 Many people who were prominent in national history actually walked the grounds of Fort Crawford and participated in significant events that helped shape the growth of our nation. Because of its importance, Fort Crawford has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. Fort Crawford Museum. Self guided tour, please allow 1 1/2 hours to tour all three buildings, open daily May 1 - October 31, special rates for groups, senior citizens, families & students, gift shop, picnic area, children's play area.

Gays Mills Orchard Ridge Association Highway 171, Gays, Mills, WI 608-624-3359

Kickapoo Indian Caverns Hwy 60, Rhein Hollow Road, Wauzeka, Wi, 15 miles SE of Prairie du Chien 608-875-7723 Largest show cave in the Midwest, centuries old Indian shelter carved by underground ancient sea, maze of chambers created by water flowing through bedrock limestone over thousands of years. Ceiling and walls are covered with onyx and draped with onyx formations. Native American Museum also on grounds. Open Memorial Day weekend to Oct. 31. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tours are at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. After Labor Day week day tours available with advance reservation (minimum of 4 adults).

Lynxville Lock & Dam #9 Hwy 35 N, Lynxville, WI 608-874-4311 Largest federally managed pool on the Mississippi River, holds back largest expanse of the reservoir known as Lake Winneshiek, 6,000 lockages annually, observation deck, boat landing, popular spot for fishing and viewing eagles.

Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center 216 Edgar Street, Marquette, IA 563-873-1200 Railroad Museum and area information

Mississippi Explorer Cruises Docking site - St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, WI 563-586-4444 The ultimate experience for "River Explorers" of all ages! Sit back, relax and enjoy the splendor of the Mississippi River ecosystem as your knowledgeable US Coast Guard licensed Captain safely navigates through the meandering channels and endless backwaters. Magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles welcome you around every bend. Our uniquely designed vessels offer passengers protection from the rain, cold, heat and inclement weather and a restroom. Our 64- passenger boat is a perfect choice for special group charter events! Bring your binoculars and camera!! Weekly cruises on Saturday at 2 p.m. - Memorial Day through Labor Day, board from St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien. "Music on the River" and other specialty cruises also available throughout the summer - see "Calendar of the Event" on this web site for listing.

Mississippi River Sculpture Park St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI City historic sculpture park, open year round, various life size bronze sculptures including a sculpture of Chief Black Hawk and fire circle with bronze cultural symbols, park is under development, plans are for approximately 24 life size bronze historical figures.

Pikes Peak State Park McGregor, IA 563-873-2341 One of Iowa's most beautiful state parks. Popular recently constructed scenic overlook. A favorite spot of photographers who take majestic shots of two great rivers in any season or weather. Also contains campsites, picnic grounds, waterfall, and hiking and nature trails. Named for Lt. Zebulon Pike, army surveyor of the Mississippi in 1805 who suggested a fort be built on this site.

Potosi Brewing Company 209 S Main St, Potosi, WI 608-763-4002 National Brewery Museum, Great River Road Interpretive Center, Transportation Museum, Potosi Brewery Restaurant & Brewpub

Shihata Orchards Six miles NE on Hwy 27, left on Limery Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-2785 Scenic apple orchard, over 20,000 apple trees producing 19 varieties of apples, open during the season, first weekend of September through last weekend of October. Visit the Apple House featuring apple varieties, unique jams, jellies, and apple butter, local cheese & sausages and fresh cider. Experience the Country Fun Park, Pumpkin patch and weekend wagon rides.

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Hwys 18 & 52, 7 miles W of McGregor, IA, 13299 Spook Cave Rd. 563-873-2144 Underground guided boat tours tell about the discovery and development of the cave, group rates available, open daily May through October, camping, lake swimming and fishing.

St. Feriole Island Two approaches to the island, at the newly renovated Blackhawk Ave entrance and at Washington Street, Prairie du Chien, WI Area of earliest settlement and activity in Prairie du Chien. Site of the Battle of Prairie du Chien during the War of 1812 and of the First Fort Crawford where three important Indian treaties were signed. 4th Ward residential neighborhood until it was relocated following the record flood of 1965. Home of the Villa Louis, the Dousman family estate built on the site of Fort Crawford. Contains Lawler Park on the riverfront. Home of WPRE/WQPC, the only radio station broadcasting from the middle of major floods. Host to annual events including the Prairie Villa Rendezvous, Town and Country Jamboree, the Rodeo, Prairie Dog Blues Fest and the Villa Louis Carriage Classic. Ideal for walking and biking. Good location for watching ducks and eagles in season. Boat landings, picnic areas.

St. Feriole Memorials Gardens 200 N Fourth St., Prairie du Chien, WI A living legacy within the area's natural beauty is stated by the Memorial Gardens. The gardens consist of 10 acres of pocket gardens and full fields of gardens. Included are the Children's Garden, Spring Pond, Shade Gardens, Backwater Garden and the Patio Garden. Items of northern gardens can be found here. Enjoy the serenity of the gardens on St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River.

Villa Louis Historic Site Located on St. Feriole Island, Villa Louis Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-2721 Owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Embracing twenty-five acres along the Mississippi River on St. Feriole Island, the site includes the Villa Louis mansion complex, restored grounds and gardens, the Fur Trade Museum, Wisconsin’s only War of 1812 battlefield, and a museum store. The site has recently completed a documentary restoration of the mansion complex returning the buildings to their 1890’s appearance. With over 90% of its original contents, it is a textbook example of British Arts and Crafts design. Villa Louis is open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. from early May through the end of October. Guided tours of the mansion complex are offered on the hour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission charge.

Wisconsin Great River Road Highway 35 along the Mississippi River 800-658-9480 National Scenic Byway covers 250 miles of adventure with thousands of points of interest, includes the Wisconsin counties of: Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, Trempealeau, LaCrosse, Vernon, Crawford, & Grant.

Wyalusing State Park 10 miles S of Prairie du Chien, WI 608-996-2261 Features views of the historic junction of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers where the first Europeans, Marquette and Jolliet landed in 1673. Has 110 family campsites, group camping facilities, picnic facilities, 22 miles of hiking and nature trails, and a year round naturalist. Naturalists’ programs Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 307

held throughout the year. Astronomy education programs held the second and fourth Saturdays, weather and moon phase permitting, contact the park for details. Admission charge. SWIMMING

Hoffman Hall Recreation Center 1600 S Wacouta, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-2985 The whole family can enjoy this city operated facility with a full court basketball gymnasium and heated Olympic-size indoor swimming pool. Leisure activities and group fitness classes offered daily.

Wacouta Aquatic Park & Fort Fun 1401 E Wells, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-8071 Outdoor swimming pool complete with waterslide, open second week in June thru third week in August, picnic area and Fort Fun play area. you enjoy watching Bald Eagles, visiting the Prairie du Chien area is a must! Prairie du Chien is along the migration route and, is a normal wintering area for these birds in the Mississippi River valley.

Bald Eagle Appreciation Day - SAVE THE DATE!!!- Saturday, February 23, 2013 - Due to increased attendence of this event, the Live Bird Programs will be held at a NEW LARGER LOCATION for 2013 - there will be plenty of sitting! Sponsored by Effigy Mounds National Monument, AmericInn, and Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce/ Tourism Council, 800 732-1673. All programs and activities are free to the public.

Click Here for 2012 Map of Bald Eagle Viewing sites

Decorah, Iowa - Live Eagle Nest Web Cam - follow the activity of two eagles in their nest, click on this link to watch.

There are several campgrounds in the Prairie du Chien area. Two are located in Prairie du Chien. Some of campgrounds offer rustic sites for tenting, water electricity and sewer, cabins, camp store, laundry, showers, sanitary station and recreational opportunities such as swimming pool, miniature golf, beach canoe rentals and more. Andy Mountain Campground & Cabins 2335 Andy MT Lane, Harpers Ferry, IA 563-586-2123

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106 W Paquette, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-2712

Frenchman's Landing Hwy 35 North, Eastman, WI 608-874-4563

Mississippi Bend Campground & RV Park 251 Hillside Drive, Lynxville, WI 608-412-0483

Scenic View Campground 420 Old 16 Road, Waterville, IA 563-535-7347

Spook Cave & Campground 13299 Spook Cave Rd, McGregor, IA 563-873-2144

Sports Unlimited Campground County K, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-2141

The Natural Gait 1878 Mission Dr, Harpers Ferry, IA 877-776-2208

Wyalusing State Park 13342 County C, Bagley, WI 608-996-2261

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park 11354 Hwy X, Bagley, WI 608-996-2201, 800-999-6557- Reservations

Hi UR TRADE ERA

Prairie du Chien’s recorded history was ushered in June 17, 1673 when Marquette and Jolliet came down the Wisconsin River and were the first Europeans to see the Mississippi River. Traditionally, the name of Prairie du Chien came from the French for Prairie of the Dog, an early Fox chief who lived on the prairie.

French Canadians, engaged in the fur trade, settled on the island by the river, and the fur trade made the first major economic impact on the settlement. Each spring fur traders and Native Americans met on the prairie to exchange furs for guns and other goods. Prairie du Chien was neutral territory; conflicting tribes laid down their arms before attending the rendezvous. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 309

Gradually the British took over much of the fur trade centered in Prairie du Chien. In the early 1800s, the Americans asserted their presence with the building of Fort Shelby. During the War of 1812, the British and Americans skirmished for control of the fort and the prairie. July 1814, the only battle of the war fought in Wisconsin happened here and is known as The Battle of Prairie du Chien. The fort was burned.

FORT CRAWFORD YEARS

In 1816 Fort Crawford was built on the Indian mound now occupied by the Villa Louis. Hercules Dousman brought the American influence to the fur trade, his impact on the Territory and Prairie du Chien is hard to overestimate. In 1825, 1829 and 1830 important treaties were signed with the area tribes at Fort Crawford. During the winters of 1829 and 1830 Dr. William Beaumont, army surgeon, conducted the experiments that are still the basis of understanding the digestive process. A series of bad floods in the 1820s destroyed the wooden fort leaving it uninhabitable.

The second Fort Crawford was built of stone on higher ground which occupied the site where Wyalusing Academy stands. In 1832 Black Hawk, Sauk warrior, surrendered to Colonel Zachary Taylor at the fort ending the 4-month Black Hawk War. The fort was abandoned and troops removed in 1856, but the fort was used again during the Civil War for recruiting and for an overflow hospital. Some immigrant families lived there until they could find or build other housing. DEVELOPMENT OF PRAIRIE DU CHIEN

In April 1857 the railroad came to Prairie du Chien and determined the economic and social life of the community for a century. That summer a young John Lawler came as the station agent. Lowertown grew up as a boomtown around the depot just west of Fort Crawford Museum in the area south of the fort. Uppertown grew up along Main Street north of the fort.

In 1864 the depot was moved to St. Feriole Island; the center of the town shifted and Lowertown began a decline from which it never recovered. The railroad built a hotel on the Upper Mississippi known first as the Railroad House and later renamed Dousman House.

About that same time John Lawler bought much of Fort Crawford and donated a block to Catholic nuns for St. Mary’s Academy. St. Mary’s was a respected school until the late 1960s. He was also instrumental in building the first high school in 1875 and is credited with being the founder of Sacred Heart College in the 1880s. It became the famed Campion College and Campion Jesuit High School which closed in 1975. Lawler made his money transferring railroad cars and passengers across the river first by ferry. In 1874 he launched the pontoon railroad bridge that operated until 1961 and was dismantled in the early 1960s. Lawler Park was named after John Lawler, Prairie du Chien’s greatest philanthropist.

The city was incorporated in 1872, and in 1873 a disastrous fire took the Kane Hotel and the Traner Carriage Factory. The Kane had been built in 1855 as the Phoenix and was the anchor of the Uppertown. The Kane and the factory faced each other on what is the intersection of Main and Wisconsin Street. In the aftermath of the fire the business district moved up Bluff Street, now Blackhawk Avenue. In 1876 a group of citizens drilled the artesian well on the corner of Wisconsin and Minnesota, now Wacouta Avenue, paving the way for the development of the sanitarium industry.

TURN OF THE CENTURY ACTIVITIES

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From 1890-1910 railroad excursions became the rage, and Prairie du Chien became a popular destination. In the summer of 1900 over 30,000 people came on the train for three events, the Great Railroad Excursion on May 27, The Ringling Circus in July and the infamous stay of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show on August 20. A small riot broke out between Buffalo Bill’s entertainers and some local people; shots were fired and considerable property damage was done before William Cody came riding down the street on his impressive horse calling his entertainers back to order.

In 1892 the Woolen Mill was organized and survived three fires to become Prairie du Chien most important employer until the late 1940s when the advent of synthetic fabrics reduced the demand for wool.

About 1895 the clamming and pearl button industry became important. Thousands dug clams and sold shells to the button factories. Two large factories and several small ones operated in Prairie du Chien. Only blanks were cut here which were shipped to Lansing or Muscatine for finishing. Clammers kept looking for the big pearl that would make them rich. The Cardin family sold a 54-grain, perfect pearl for $2,000 in 1901 and built the family home with the money.

In 1912 the Prairie City Canning Company was formed. Farmers were contracted to grow cabbage and tomatoes for the princely sum of $5-7 a ton. A careful farmer could get 20-25 tons per acre. Supposedly the sandy soil made the sweetest tomatoes. Today a successful gift shop, The Cannery, has rejuvenated the old building on North Marquette Road.

Since 1785, history records at least 40 major floods. The record flood in 1965 is the only one to surpass the 2-crest flood of 2001.

Historical Sites in Prairie du Chien

1. St. Feriole Island The island is the site of the city’s earliest activities, the center of the fur trade, home of the first Fort Crawford, site of the Battle of Prairie du Chien in 1814 and three important Indian treaties. From the middle 1860s until early 1900 it held the depot for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. St. Feriole Island was Prairie du Chien’s 4th Ward until the Corp of Engineers spent $500,000 to relocate the residents after the record Flood of 1965. Today St. Feriole Island hosts several major annual attractions and many small family outings. The third week in June, The Prairie Villa Rendezvous is held. In July the Chamber of Commerce Fireworks, War of 1812 and the Prairie Dog Blues Fest draw crowds. The Carriage Classic brings an elegant equestrian style to the island in September.

2. Villa Louis (St. Feriole Island) Villa Rd. and Bolvin St. - This Victorian estate was home to three generations of the Dousmans. The estate was first developed in the 1840s by fur trader and frontier entrepreneur, Hercules Dousman. The prominent mound was first built by Indians and later modified by several military installations. The estate offered both an elegant and a flood-proof setting. The present residence was built in 1870 by Dousman’s son, H. Louis Dousman. After living in St. Louis for more than a decade Louis and his wife Nina Sturgis Dousman returned in the mid-1880s. Louis established the Artesian Stock Farm to breed and race trotting horses. Nina directed a major remodeling of the residence. After a brief illness, Louis died in 1886 and life for the Dousmans changed. The horses were sold, paddocks became fields and the estate was dubbed Villa Louis, as a memorial to young Dousman. The family closed the estate in 1913 but returned 20 years later to establish one of the first historic house museums in the Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 311

Midwest. The property became Wisconsin’s first State Historic Site in 1952. Today it is open daily May - October. The site retains its original furnishings and since 1995 it has been extensively restored to its 1890s elegance. National Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places.

3. Brisbois Store - Fur Trade Museum (St. Feriole Island) Water St. - Built in 1851-52 by fur trader and merchant, B.W. Brisbois, this stone building sits on land with a long association with the North American fur trade. Prior to the War of 1812, the property was owned by a number of prominent traders and companies. During the War a log structure on the property was used by U.S. soldiers for housing while nearby Fort Shelby was under construction. After the War, the property became the site of a U.S. Fur Factory. In the 1820s the land was sold to the American Fur Company who held it until its sale to Brisbois in 1850. Through much of the twentieth century the building was known as the Riverside Boat Repair. The Wisconsin Historical Society acquired the building in the 1970s and established the Fur Trade Museum. Operated in conjunction with the Villa Louis, the building is open May - October. National Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places.

4. Brisbois House (St. Feriole Island) Water St. - As part of a separation contract negotiated in 1836, Joseph Rolette agreed to build this stone residence for his estranged wife, Jane Fisher Rolette. Built from surplus limestone sold by the government after the construction of Fort Crawford, the house was erected on property owned by Jane’s maternal relatives, the Brisbois. After Rolette’s death, Jane married his business partner, Hercules Dousman, and moved to the famed House on the Mound. Jane transferred the property to her cousin, B.W. Brisbois, and the house remained in his family until the end of the 1900s. In the 1950s the Cornelius family restored the residence and gave the property to the State Historical Society. Today it is operated in conjunction with the Villa Louis. National Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places

5. Rolette House (St. Feriole Island) Water & Fisher Sts.- In December 1840, Joseph Rolette began construction of this frame house. Unfinished upon Rolette’s death in 1842, the house was purchased by its builder, Henry Brandes. In the 1870s it was extensively remodeled, becoming a hotel, then a boarding house. Restoration of the house to its 1840s character is not complete. National Register of Historic Places.

6. The Dousman House Hotel (St. Feriole Island) Fisher St. - The Railroad House was touted as the premier hotel on the Upper Mississippi when it was built by the railroad in 1864. Since Hercules Dousman owned so much of the railroad stock, the hotel was renamed after him in 1867. In the 1940s it was converted to a meat packing plant and later served as a warehouse. The property is undergoing redevelopment. National Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places.

7. Lawler Park (St. Feriole Island) Water St. - In the early fur trading days canoes landed on this beach. In 1930s the WPA constructed the stone retaining wall and filled the shoreline with dirt. This favorite park was named for John Lawler, the builder of the famed pontoon railroad bridge. Visitors can enjoy the Walk of History, a series of 10 marble etchings telling highlights of Prairie du Chien’s past.

8. Old French Cemetery

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Located several miles out on Frenchtown Road (County K) is the old burial ground. The first recorded burial was 1817. Basil Giard and Joseph Rolette are buried here. Records are at St. Gabriel’s.

9. Calvary Cemetery Located several miles out on Frenchtown Rd. (County Hwy K) across from Old French Cemetery. Hercules Dousman deeded the land to St. Gabriel’s before the Civil War. The prominent Dousman plot is near the center of the cemetery.

10. Francois Vertefeuille House Hwy K - Designated as the oldest structure in Wisconsin on its original site, it was built by a voyager, Francois Vertefeuille. The house is built in the French-Canadian manner. It is now privately owned. National Register of Historic Places.

11. Strange Powers House 338 N. Main – Built between 1818-1824. The house is privately owned. National Register of Historic Places.

12. St. Gabriel’s Church, School and Cemetery 506 N. Beaumont Rd. - The parish dates back to the 1820s and the stone church to 1836. The early settlers met in a log cabin on the banks of St. Feriole Slough. In 1908 the church was modernized when the twin spires and the new front were added. Father Galtier, early priest here and the founder of St. Paul, is buried in front of the church. The cemetery behind the church holds the graves of most of Prairie du Chien’s early Catholics. St. Gabriel’s is the oldest operating parish in Wisconsin.

13. LaRiviere-Ravoux House 316 N. Beaumont Rd. - Pierre LaRiviere, a prosperous farmer built this home. Pere’ Augustin Ravoux, first pastor of St. Gabriel, lived in this house in 1843 while translating the Catholic catechism into the Sioux language. This property is privately owned.

14. German School 202 North Wacouta, across from the Courthouse - Built in 1868 to serve the educational needs of Prairie du Chien’s German-American community, the school flourished until 1876. In 1885 the building was converted to a house by Major Edward Whaley, a disabled veteran of Wisconsin’s famed Iron Brigade who served as Prairie du Chien’s postmaster. This house is privately owned.

15. Crawford County Courthouse 220 N. Beaumont Rd. - The courthouse as it stands today was built in several stages. The oldest central section dates back to 1867. An earlier courthouse on this site was built in 1836 when Wisconsin became a territory. The Territorial Prison, referred to as the "Dungeons" are located in the basement . The Territorial Prison or more practical word, jail, since its function was to hold felons for only a short time, is believed to have been constructed in 1843, five years before Wisconsin became a state. The jail was operational from that point on until the present jail was erected in 1896. A monument to Robert Lester, the Sheriff of Crawford County killed in the line of duty in 1844, when Wisconsin was still a territory, is located at the entrance to the Sheriff's Department headquarters at the Courthouse. National Register of Historic Places.

16. Cornelius Family Park & Prairie du Chien Regional Tourism Center

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Located on U.S. Highway 18 at the base of the Marquette-Jolliet Bridge this structure houses the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce/Tourism office and Regional Tourism Center . The grounds feature the 1910 statue of Father Marquette which was relocated from St. Mary’s Academy. Today the statue points to the river remembering the 1673 voyage of Marquette and Jolliet.

17. W.H.C. Folsom House 109 Blackhawk Ave. - Folsom, a businessman, built this residence in 1842. Captain Wiram Knowlton, a prominent attorney, recruited local militiamen from his office in this building during the Mexican War, and naturalist John Muir worked here briefly as a printer. In the 1920s the house was acquired by the League of Women’s Voters who renovated the structure and used it for their headquarters. In 1960 the League deeded the house, known locally as the Knowlton House, to the State Historical Society. National Register of Historic Places.

18. The Joseph & Emma Linzenmeyer Wachute Memorial Library 125 Wacouta - In 1876 an artesian well drilled on the site shot water in the air almost 1,000 feet. The water was used for fire protection, for the nearby sanitarium, and bottled for sale. In 1907 the city bought the property and turned it into the Artesian Park. In the early 1960s Joseph and Emma Wachute left money for a library which was built on this site. In 1976 his brother Charles left money to the city if they would rename the street where he lived after him. Since he spelled his name differently from his brother, the Wachute Library is on Wacouta Avenue.

19. Post Office 120 S. Beaumont Rd. - Today’s post office building was constructed in 1936 as part of the Works Projects Administration program. Inside is a relief sculpture of Marquette and Louis Jolliet. National Register of Historic Places.

20. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 220 S. Michigan - The Little Brown Church was built in 1856 by grain merchant H. Baldwin. Originally services were held at the second Fort Crawford.

21. Evergreen Cemetery S. 15th St. - The land was set aside for burials in the late 1840s by James H. Lockwood, one of the city’s earliest settlers. Many founders of modern Prairie du Chien are buried here.

22. The Old Rock School South Marquette Rd at Parrish St. - Originally constructed in 1857, the school served elementary students until the school consolidation movement in the mid 1900s. In the late 1980s the American Legion with the city’s support added the Veteran’s Memorial. It honors local soldiers who fought in wars from the Black Hawk War through WW II. National Register of Historic Places.

23. Prairie du Chien Correctional Facility 500 E. Parrish - The Wisconsin prison for young offenders occupies a historic site. Dating from the 1880s Sacred Heart College then Campion College and High School were dedicated to the education of young men. After Campion closed in 1975, Wisconsin Synod Lutherans operated Martin Luther Preparatory School for 15 years.

24. The Fort Crawford Military Cemetery

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One of the nation’s smallest cemeteries, it has 64 internments -18 known and 46 unknown. Originally only officers serving at Fort Crawford and their families were buried there. Later soldiers were moved from the enlisted man’s plot and from Evergreen. Unfortunately, their names were lost. Most years Memorial Day services have been celebrated here.

25. O.E. Satter County Building 111 W. Dunn - Once part of the second Fort Crawford, this land was bought by John Lawler in the late 1860s and served as his estate where he planted hundreds of evergreens, many of which still stand. In 1902 the family estate was sold. In 1903 the Prairie du Chien Sanitarium was erected. In the early 1930s O.E. Satter came as a young doctor to work for the Sanitarium. Sometime later the Sanitarium became General Hospital with Satter as its director. In 1976 he sold the building to Crawford County which has used it for offices since. Now at the turn of a new century another generation is deciding the fate of this old building.

26. Wyalusing Academy 601 S. Beaumont Rd. - John Lawler gave this site, once part of the second Fort Crawford, to Catholic nuns for a girl’s school in 1870. St. Mary’s Academy educated young women for almost a century before it closed in 1968. Wyalusing Academy, a private institution, is dedicated to helping students who have had difficulty in traditional schools to learn life and job skills.

27. Fort Crawford Museum 717 S. Beaumont Rd. - The second Fort Crawford Hospital was first occupied in 1831, with Dr. William Beaumont as the first surgeon. Zachary Taylor, Jefferson Davis, and Chief Black Hawk are also associated with the second Fort Crawford. Some tireless DAR women bought the site in the 1920s and in the 1930s it was reconstructed as a WPA project. Until 1995 the site was known as The Museum of Medical Progress and was owned by the State Medical Society of Wisconsin. Since 1995 the museum has been owned and operated by the non-profit Prairie du Chien Historical Society. Today it is open daily May - October. National Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places.story

Prairie du Chien Welcomes Your Group!

Tracing its roots to the French-Canadian Fur Trade of the 1600s, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is the oldest community on the Upper Mississippi River. Epic history that shaped the westward course of our nation happened here. Fascinating history, towering rugged bluffs, and savvy shops and restaurants, make this city a memorable visit for your group. Prairie du Chien, located four hours south of Minneapolis and two hours west of Madison, is nestled in a pristine landscape of rural hills and valleys. Unscathed by the glacial drift of receding glaciers, this driftless area boasts scores of rocky bluffs and winding trails. Prairie du Chien lies at the center of the National Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge, and is internationally known as one of the world’s premier sites for viewing migratory waterfowl. POPULAR GROUP TOUR SITES**************** Villa Louis Historic Site Fort Crawford Museum Mississippi Explorer River Cruises Maiden Voyage Tours Mississippi River Sculpture Park Effigy Mounds National Monument City Tour/St. Feriole Island Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 315

Pikes Peak State Park

Historical Sites

Villa Louis Historic Site 521 North Villa Louis Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-2721 Villa Louis is Wisconsin’s premier Victorian country estate. Owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society and designated a National Historic Landmark, the 25 acre site has recently completed a ten-year, multi-million dollar restoration. With 90% of the original contents in place, the site is a virtual textbook of daily life in Victorian America. At the core of the estate are four historic buildings with 30 furnished rooms. Surrounding the mansion are restored gardens and lawns. Also located on the site is a museum documenting the fur trade, Wisconsin’s only War of 1812 Battlefield, and a museum store with a wide range of books and accessories. Voted the best guided tour in Wisconsin, tours are led by trained interpreters wearing Victorian-era clothing. Step-on guides, custom tours, including off-hours and off- season, food, beverages and other amenities can be arranged with prior planning. Please call for details and updated group tour rates. Complimentary passes are provided for bus tour escort and driver.

Fort Crawford Museum 717 S Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-6960 Home of the Prairie du Chien Historical Society, Fort Crawford Museum is located on the grounds of an 1830’s U.S. army post. One of a chain of forts built to defend the new nation’s northwest frontier, Fort Crawford played a key role as host and backdrop for many events that helped shape our national story. Because of this the site is a designated National Historic Landmark. Situated on a large property with landscaped grounds and gardens, the museum includes three buildings, one of which is a restoration/reconstruction of the historic military hospital. Exhibits change annually focusing on various aspects of Prairie du Chien history, as well as medicine and military history associated with Fort Crawford and the region. A museum shop with books and historically-themed gifts is also located on the grounds. The Prairie du Chien Historical Society sponsors an annual series of special tours, concerts, lectures and other events. Fort Crawford Museum is open daily May 1 through October 31 and other times by special arrangement. For a guided group tour, please plan on 1.5 hours. Please call for group rates and reservation information; group escorts and drivers receive complimentary admission.

Effigy Mounds National Monument 3 miles N of Marquette, IA off Highway 76, Harpers Ferry, IA , 563-873-3491 Open year-round the monument was established to preserve a prehistoric American Indian culture that constructed mounds in the shape of mammals, birds, or reptiles. The monument encompasses 2,526 acres with 206 mounds of which 31 are effigies. The visitor center contains museum exhibits, a video presentation, and book sales outlet. Visitors may tour the mounds and experience more than 100 acres of prairie by walking along 14 miles of hiking trails. They will also enjoy spectacular views from bluffs along the Mississippi River. Three conical mounds are accessible to disabled visitors via a boardwalk trail. Ranger-led programs and evening hikes are available in the summer; call the park to make arrangements. Admission is free. A winter film festival is held January through March with films shown each Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Majestic Views of the Mississippi River

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10 miles S of Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-996-2261 Tour bus visitors can take a short walk to Point Lookout for a spectacular view of the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers. For those not wishing to walk to Point Lookout, a scenic drive through the Wisconsin Ridge Campground will provide an excellent view of the Wisconsin River Valley from a 500 foot bluff. Campsites, picnic areas and hiking trails are available. Call for tour group fees.

Pikes Peak State Park McGregor, IA, 563-873-2341 One of Iowa's most beautiful state parks, Pikes Peak is a favorite spot for photographing the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers in any season or weather. The park also contains campsites, picnic grounds, a waterfall, and hiking and nature trails. The park is named for Lt. Zebulon Pike, an 1805 army surveyor of the Mississippi, who suggested a fort be built on this site. A handicap sidewalk is accessible from the parking lot to the scenic overlook. Tours can be arranged May through October with the park’s naturalist. There is no admission fee.

Mississippi Explorer Cruises Docking site - St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI, 1-877-647-7397 This is the ultimate experience for "River Explorers" of all ages! Sit back, relax and enjoy the splendor of the Mississippi River ecosystem as your knowledgeable US Coast Guard Captain safely navigates through the meandering channels and endless backwaters. Magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles welcome you around every bend. The uniquely designed vessels offer passengers protection from inclement weather and includes a restroom. The 98-passenger boat is a perfect choice for special group charter events. Bring your binoculars and camera. Complimentary passes are available for bus tour escort and driver. Call for group rates and reservation information.

Maiden Voyage Tours 2335 Andy Mt. Lane, Harpers Ferry, IA, 563-586-2123 or 563-880-8970 Experience the Mississippi River through an educational river tour on the history of commercial fishing and clamming. 49-passenger tour boat, unique hands-on experience. Available for sightseeing and group charter cruises. Call for group arrangements and rates.

Lynxville Lock & Dam #9 Hwy 35 N, Lynxville, WI, 608-874-4311 This is the largest federally managed pool on the Mississippi River. The Lynxville Lock & Dam restrains the reservoir known as Lake Winneshiek, and has 6,000 lockages annually. The observation deck is excellent for viewing eagles. Call ahead to make arrangements for tour.

Tours with a Local Flair

Eagles Landing Winery 82 and 127 North St, Marquette, IA , 563-873-2509 Bottled under "Marquette Maid," Eagles Landing Winery produces dry red, dry white, semi-dry red, semi-sweet such as blush, white, cranberry and dessert wines. Wine production, from the 975 vines planted on the family's farm, is located at 127 North Street. Your group will be treated to a free tour of the winery and an educational wine tasting session.

Shihata Orchards Six miles NE on Hwy 27, left on Limery Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-2785 Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 317

This scenic apple orchard, with 20,000 apple trees producing 16 varieties of apples is open the first weekend of September through the last weekend of October. Visit the Apple House showcasing apple varieties, unique jams, jellies, and apple butter, local cheese and sausages and fresh cider.

Unique City Sites

Mississippi River Sculpture Park St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI Take a self-guided tour of the City’s historic sculpture park, displaying life-size bronze sculptures including Chief Black Hawk. Future plans are for approximately 24 bronze historical figures. There is no admission to the park which is open year round.

City Tour/St. Feriole Island Two approaches to the island, Blackhawk Ave and Washington St, Prairie du Chien, WI St. Feriole Island was the area of earliest settlement and activity in Prairie du Chien. It is the site of the Battle of Prairie du Chien during the War of 1812, and of the first Fort Crawford where three important Indian treaties were signed. Home of the Villa Louis, Mississippi River Sculpture Park, and the St. Feriole Island Gardens. It is host to annual events including the Prairie Villa Rendezvous, Prairie Dog Blues Fest and the Villa Louis Carriage Classic. Enjoy walking and biking trails or watching ducks and eagles. City step-on guides can be provided by the Fort Crawford Museum staff (608-326-6960) and the Villa Louis staff (608-326-2721). Guide arrangements must be made in advance.

Shopping

The Cannery 300 N. Marquette Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-6518 The 1912 building of 30,000+ sq. ft., hosts eight shops and a fudge & ice cream parlor. Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cabela's Hwy 35 N, Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-5600 This 40,000 sq. ft. retail showroom offers the latest in hunting, fishing and outdoor gear. Adding to the natural motif of the store are hundreds of trophy game animals, many recreated in lifelike settings that provide an interactive, educational backdrop for your shopping experience. Plus, there's an 8,000-gallon aquarium stocked with fish native to the Wisconsin area. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. -9 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Group tours are available in the retail store area only.

Historic Downtown Prairie du Chien Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-7374 Experience the quaint shops, intriguing restaurants and the historical architecture of downtown Prairie du Chien. The shopping opportunities are abundant, and our downtown revitalization efforts have created an atmosphere that welcomes you to our special community. Spend an afternoon with us and you’ll understand why we say, "Prairie du Chien, there’s no place like it."

Valley Fish Market 304 S Prairie St, Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-4719 Group tours will be in for a treat as local commercial fisherman, Mike Valley spins the tales of his life on the Mississippi River. The Valley family has been commercial fishermen in Prairie du Chien since the Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 318

1800s. The shop is known for the "finest smoked fish in the world" and has the only smokehouse in the state of Wisconsin that burns 100% hickory wood. Valley Fish & Cheese is open March through December 31.

Casino

Lady Luck Casino and Marina Hwy 18 W, Marquette, IA, 800-4-YOU-BET The riverboat casino is docked on the main channel of the Mississippi River, with slots, table games; regional and headline entertainment in the Lone Wolf Bar; The Buffet - all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner; open 7 days a week. Open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 2 a.m., weekend hours begin at 9 a.m. Friday and run through the weekend until 2 a.m. Monday morning.

Prairie du Chien has a history of catering to special needs and interests. Please call our experienced tourism staff who will help connect you with the contacts to plan a unique and memorable visit to the oldest community on the Upper Mississippi. Sample itineraries are available upon request.

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APPENDIX K: FWHP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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2012 Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Board of Directors

Candice Mortara, President- FWHP

Marilyn Gardner, Fox Cities Trail ways

Aaron Schuette, Brown County Planning Commission

Mark Bockenhauer, Ph.D., St. College

Dan Reinhold, Vice President- FWHP, Friends of the Fox (FOF)

Tom Baron¸ Secretary-FWHP, East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Mike Vanden Hogen, Treasurer, Schenck.S.C.

Michael Lizotte, Ph.D. UW Oshkosh

Patrick Reisma, Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Dr. Mark Bockenhauer, St. Norbert College

Dennis Kirschbaum¸ Prairie du Chien Area Volunteers

Lawrence T. Ward, AICP, Southwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Dr. Mark Sethne, UW-Platteville

Willie Pekah, Fox Valley Technical College

Jean Romback-Bartels, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

John Casper, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

Jim Draeger, Wisconsin Historical Society

Christine Williams, Regional History

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APPENDIX L: CANOECOPIA SURVEY – MARCH 2012

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Canoecopia Survey Results/Responses/Survey/

Canoecopia- Paddle Sports Questionnaire March 9-11, 2012 Executive Summary of Results

At the 2012 Canoecopia Conference held at the Alliance Center in Madison, Wisconsin that had over 25,000 in attendance for the 2-1/2 day show, at the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway (FWHP) booth, a Paddle Sports Questionnaire was presented to 109 visitors to the booth. Fourteen questions were asked of canoeing and kayaking participants to help the organization identify activities, amenities and other pertinent questions that will help FWHP better position the Parkway for its visitors. The tabulated results are attached to this report. The following is a summary of the results of this paddle sports survey.

The majority of paddlers – 54.8% were kayakers and canoers ranked second place at 42.2%. Most 33% of paddle sports enthusiasts enjoyed their sport once or twice a month; with another 29% enjoy paddling as often as possible. Of these paddlers there were multiple preferences on the favorite places that they enjoyed paddling (so the total is above 100%). 26.3% preferred streams/creeks; 53.9% preferred quiet rivers; 36.8% preferred paddling on lakes and 9% had specific waterways they preferred.

The three most important reasons people enjoyed paddling were: 1. Enjoyed the outdoors 36.5% 2. Relaxation 31.4% 3. Fitness 26.8% 4. Other 5.3%

When asked the questions about other activities they enjoy when paddling, the following was reported:

1. Camping 32.0% 2. Birding 21.2% 3. Swimming 20.3% 4. Fishing 17.3% 5. Other 6.0%

Amenities along the waterways are important for paddlers, what amenities would they like to have along their journey:

1. Walking/hiking trails to historic sites 26.6% 2. Campgrounds 23.8% 3. Rest areas 22.6% 4. Picnic areas 13.5% 5. Biking (shuttling) trails 10.9% 6. Other 2.6%

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Another key element in the waterways for paddlers is safety. Over 54% of the respondents indicated that they felt very safe in the waterways; 36.4% felt safe and 8.4% felt somewhat safe. Only one respondent (.9%) indicated they never even thought about safety on the waterways.

61.7% of the respondents indicated they always wear a PFD (personal floatation device) on the waterways; 17.8% indicated they wear PFD’s most of the time and 14% indicated they wear it occasionally. Only 1.8% said they never wear PFD’s and 4.8% said they only wear PFD’s in fast water.

91.7% of the respondents indicated that they would support a ban on glass on the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway; 6.2% said they would not support a glass ban and 2.1% said they might support a ban of glass.

When asked is destination areas were located close to access points, participants said they would visit: 1. Historic points of interest 31.4% 2. Places to experience local foods 25.0% 3. Paddle and portage events 21.0% 4. Special events such as farmers Markets, local festivals, birding, arts/music events 21.0% 5. Other 1.6%

To make the waterways more enjoyable there were many recommendations including:  Clean shores, waters,  Clear and easy location indications (signage)  Easier access points  Less liter/trash in areas  Launch sites easy for paddlers (no to compete with motor boats)  Less motor boats/no-wake

In making the ideal paddling adventure there were many ideas, including:  Day trips/multi-day trips/week trips  Camping on island/with family  Paddling only zones  Island hopping for an extended weekend  Paddle and portage trails/camps/historic sites/backpacking  Destinations, something to do along the trip  Remote, free campsites, clean water

There were many areas throughout Wisconsin as well as Illinois and Minnesota where people have experience paddling adventures. Their general comments were all positive, from awesome, beautiful, the best and wonderful, to fun, learning, and just love being on the water.

Demographics Of the participants that filled out the demographics portion of the survey, 46.0% were male and 54.0 were female.

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 14.3% were 18-30 years old  14.3% were 30-45 years old

 41.2% were 45-60 years old  24.7% were 60-70 years old  7.2% were over 70 years old The majority of the participants were from Wisconsin (82.8%) with 13.1% coming from Illinois, and 3.0% from Iowa and 1.0% from Minnesota.

The annual income was spread from under $25,000 to over $75,000 as reported by participants:  Under $24,999 14.0%  $25,000-$34,999 8.6%  $35,000-$49,999 16.1%  $50,000-$74,999 28.0%  Over $75,000 33.3%

The majority of participants (61.3%) were in the Over $50,000 annual income category.

Age Related Trends When the data is further analyzed looking at age categories, a number of age trends become apparent. For example, as paddlers age, birding becomes of greater interest in the activities they enjoy, while camping becomes considerably a less important enjoyment.

Participants age 18-30 Years Old Males – 38.5% Females – 61.5% Income:  Under $24,999 77.0%  $25,000-$34,999 23.0% ` Top Three Reasons they paddle:  Enjoy the outdoors 92.3%  Relaxation 7.7%

Other Activities they enjoy:  Swimming 46.1%  Fishing 30.8%  Birding 15.4%  Camping 7.7%

If the destination areas were located close to access points which would you visit:  Places to experience foods of the area 42.7%  Paddle and portage events 41.7%  Historical points of interest 16.6%

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What amenities would they like along the journey?  Campgrounds 61.5%  Rest areas 23.1%  Walking trails, etc. 7.7%  Other 7.7%

Participants age 30-45 Years Old

Males – 41.7% Females – 58.3% Income:  Under $24,999 8.4%  $25,000-$34,999 0.0%  $35,000-$49,999 33.3%  $50,000-$74,999 33.3%  Over $75,000 25.0% ` Top Three Reasons they paddle:  Enjoy the outdoors 84.6%  Relaxation 15.4%

Other Activities they enjoy:  Fishing 36.3%  Swimming 27.3%  Birding 18.2%  Camping 18.2%

If the destination areas were located close to access points which would you visit:  Paddle and portage events 38.4%  Places to experience foods of the area 30.8%  Historical points of interest 30.8%

What amenities would they like along the journey?  Campgrounds 38.4%  Rest areas 30.8%  Walking trails, etc. 23.1%  Picnic Areas 7.7%

Participants age 45-60 Years Old

Males – 45.8% Females – 54.2% Income:  Under $24,999 5.3%  $25,000-$34,999 5.3%  $35,000-$49,999 18.4% Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 326

 $50,000-$74,999 29.0%  Over $75,000 42.0% ` Top Three Reasons they paddle:  Enjoy the outdoors 97.5%  Relaxation 2.5%

Other Activities they enjoy:  Fishing 38.5%  Birding 35.9%  Camping 15.4%  Swimming 10.2%

If the destination areas were located close to access points which would you visit:  Paddle and portage events 57.5%  Places to experience foods of the area 20.0%  Historical points of interest 20.0%  Special Events 2.5%

What amenities would they like along the journey?  Campgrounds 67.5%  Rest areas 20.0%  Picnic Areas 5.0%  Walking trails, etc. 2.5%  Biking 2.5%  Other Primitive Camp Site 2.5%

Participants age 60–70 Years Old

Males – 47.4% Females – 52.6% Income:  Under $24,999 4.2%  $25,000-$34,999 12.5%  $35,000-$49,999 8.3%  $50,000-$74,999 37.5%  Over $75,000 37.5% ` Top Three Reasons they paddle:  Enjoy the outdoors 95.8%  Relaxation 4.2%

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 Camping 13.0%  Swimming 8.7%

If the destination areas were located close to access points which would you visit:  Paddle and portage events 41.1%  Places to experience foods of the area 36.3%  Historical points of interest 22.6%

What amenities would they like along the journey?  Campgrounds 50.0%  Rest areas 37.5%  Walking trails, etc. 8.3%  Picnic Areas 4.2%

Participants age Above 70 Years Old Males – 50.0% Females – 50.0% Income:  $35,000-$49,999 20.0%  $50,000-$74,999 40.0%  Over $75,000 40.0% ` Top Three Reasons they paddle:  Enjoy the outdoors 100.0%  Other Activities they enjoy:  Birding 83.3%  Fishing 16.7%  Swimming 8.7%

If the destination areas were located close to access points which would you visit:  Paddle and portage events 57.1%  Places to experience foods of the area 28.6%  Fun 14.3%

What amenities would they like along the journey?  Campgrounds 42.8%  Rest areas 28.6%  Walking trails, etc. 14.3%  Picnic Areas 14.3%

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Canoecopia - Paddle Sport Questionnaire

1. Please check your paddle sport preference: [ ] Canoeing [ ] Kayaking [ ] Rafting [ ] Touring [ ] Other, please specify:______

2. How often do you enjoy paddle sports during the regular season: [ ] Weekly [ ] Once or twice a month [ ] Every weekend [ ] Take 2-3 day trips monthly [ ] As often as possible [ ] Other, please specify:______

3. Where do you prefer to paddle: [ ] Streams/Creeks [ ] Rivers [ ] Lakes [ ] Specific waterway you prefer: ______

4. Please select the top three reasons you paddle: [ ] Personal Pleasure [ ] Fitness [ ] Relaxation [ ] Competition [ ] Employment [ ] Enjoy the Outdoors [ ] Other, please specify:______

5. When paddling what other activities do you enjoy? [ ] Fishing [ ] Birding [ ] Swimming [ ] Camping [ ] Paddle and Portage events [ ] Other, please specify:______

6. When paddling, what amenities would you like to have along the journey? [ ] Campgrounds [ ] Rest areas [ ] Picnic areas [ ] Access to walking/hiking trails to specific scenic or historic sites [ ] Other, please specify: ______

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7. How safe do you feel in the waterways when paddling: [ ] Very safe [ ] Safe [ ] Somewhat safe [ ] Not safe [ ] Never thought about safety on the waterways

8. If destination areas were located close to portings, which would you visit: [ ] Paddle and portage events [ ] Places to experience local foods of the area [ ] Historic points of interest [ ] Tours of unique local areas of interest (Farmer’s markets, Birding activities, arts and, music events, etc.) [ ] Other, please specify: ______

9. What would you recommend to make the waterways more enjoyable? Please specify:______

10. What would be your ideal paddling adventure: Please specify:______

11. Where have you paddled in Wisconsin: [ ] Upper Fox River (Green Bay – Portage) [ ] Lower Fox-Wisconsin River (Portage to Prairie du Chien) [ ] Other, Please Specify: ______12. General comments on paddling rivers:______

13. Demographics - Please check the following: a. [ ] Male [ ] Female b. Age: [ ] 18-30 [ ] 30-45 [ ] 45-60 [ ] 60-70 [ ] Above 70 c. Where do you live? [ ] Wisconsin [ ] Illinois [ ] Iowa [ ] Minnesota [ ] Michigan [ ] Other, please specify:______d. Annual Income [ ] Under $24,999 [ ] $25,000 – $34,999 [ ] $35,000 - $49,999 [ ] $50,000 - $74,999 [ ] $75,000- $99,999 [ ] Over $100,000 e. E-mail address (optional): ______

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APPENDIX M: BEST PRACTICES WEBSITE – SCHULYKILL RIVER NATIONAL & STATE HERITAGE AREA

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CASE STUDY: SCHUYLKILL RIVER NATIONAL & STATE HERITAGE AREA – Website Best Practices

Named one of the top National Heritage Website by Juggle.com, Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area’s heritage website was chosen for their excellence in creative web design, functionality, and usability. This site for the Schuylkill River Heritage area invites visitors into the landscape of one of Pennsylvania's most historic rivers. As shown in their home page below (this is just a portion of the page), it is very user friendly for visitors looking for ‘places to and things to do.’

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Guests can use a 3-step Destination Wizard to decide what locations on the river and features of its environment will be best suited for their visit. An extensive section of things to do gives activities around the Schuylkill suitable for all ages. The site also includes an e-commerce store where you can purchase artwork, books, maps and more.

PLAN Your Visit Wizard

Step 1 of 3: Where do you want to go?

Any place 6. Oley Valley

1. Coal Country 7. French & Pickering Valleys

2. The Blue Mountains 8. Perkiomen Valley

3. East Penn Valley 9. Skippack Valley

4. Western Berks 10. Philadelphia

5. Greater Reading

Step 2 of 3: What are your interests

Nature/Outdoors

History/Culture

Technology/Industry

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Step 3 of 3: What do you want to see or do?

Things to do:

Camping Running & Jogging Swimming Mountain Biking

Hiking or Walking Picnicking Hunting Cross Country Skiing

Biking Bird Watching Fairs & Festivals Orienteering

Paddling Kid Friendly Activities Handicap Accessible Frisbee Golf

Horseback Riding Driving & Walking Tours Fishing Geocaching

Showing: 1-10 of 15 destinations below.

Your Search Results: Results page: NEXT>>

Blue Marsh Lake Western Berks

Blue Marsh Lake is a 1,150 acre man- made lake along the Tulpehocken Creek that features numerous

boating, hiking, biking, and

birdwatching opportunities. It is maintained by the Philadelphia District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Destination Schuylkill River Philadelphia

Destination Schuylkill River celebrates life along the River and seeks to connect our communities to

the river through planning,

programming and projects. What is there to do? How can you get involved? What’s planned for this vibrant piece of history, culture and recreation? Visit Destination Schuylkill River website to find out more.

French Creek State Park French & Pickering

French Creek State Park is over 7,500 Valleys acres of lush woodlands with miles of hiking trails, two lakes, and several

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campgrounds on the border of Chester and Berks Counties.

Furthermore, before selection a particular option (or options), the potential visitor can find out more information about each option:

Blue Marsh Lake

OPERATING HOURS/COST

Recreation areas are open at 8 a.m. every day close accordingly during each season.

Daily fee of $3 per vehicle/$1 per person walk in charged for access to the day use area; an annual pass can be purchased for $30

Blue Marsh Lake is a man-made lake along the Tulpehocken Creek that features numerous boating, hiking, biking, and birdwatching opportunities. It is maintained by the Philadelphia District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Located minutes from Reading, it is a great place to enjoy a day outside.

While the original goal of Blue Marsh Lake was to provide flood control to part of the Schuylkill River Valley, over the years the lake has become a recreational hotspot. With over 36 miles of trails, 1,147 acres of water surface, picnic areas, a small beach and boat launches the lake can accommodate all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. Lake recreation activities include swimming, boating, water skiing, scuba diving, and fishing, plus ice Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 335

boating, ice fishing and ice skating during the winter months. There are biking and equestrian trails around Blue Marsh, and the Lake is a great place to go birding.

The multi-use loop trail circles the lake and you can ride a horse, bike, walk or run. This trail also connects with the Berks County Park & Recreation trail system. Skinners Loop and Foxtrot Hiking trail are connected to the multi-use trail and will bring you close to the water’s edge. The Squirrel Run trail is near the State Hill Boat Ramp. There also are the universally accessible Eyes of the Eagle Sensory trail and the Great Oak Nature Trail located at the day use area. Stilling Basin is where the water is expelled from the dam and has become a popular fishing location and has a universally accessible fishing platform.

The reach of Blue Marsh Lake does not stop there. Tours for school-age children, bird watching, Lenape Native American education and water safety are some of the types of programs organized by Blue Marsh Lake staff and volunteer groups.

There are three boat launches:

Note: One the each itinerary, there is an: Add to Itinerary button. The online user can click on this button and it will be added to their personal itinerary which they can print when they are finished planning their visit. Schuylkill River Heritage Area Itinerary

Congratulations! You've just planned an exciting visit to the Schuylkill River Heritage Area. As you continue to explore our site, you can add to your itinerary by clicking on additional sites, events or tours. When you are finished, print your itinerary or generate driving directions for easy travel.

Your Itinerary Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Drive Blue Marsh Lake is a 1,150 Leesport, PA 19533- acre man-made lake along phone: (610) 376-6337 remove the Tulpehocken Creek that fax: (610) 376-1919

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features numerous boating,

hiking, biking, and birdwatching opportunities. It is maintained by the Philadelphia District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The user can also generate driving directions for easy travel to their chosen heritage destination. Itinerary Driving Directions & Map Address:

City:

State: Pennsylvania

Zip:

Given a website with this friendly user, multi-feature capability, not only will be an advantage to the heritage organization, but to every community and attraction within the heritage area. This appealed to both larger city and smaller town the EDP Core Planning Committee.

In addition, the Resources page provides additional information:

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Resources

Scenes of the Schuylkill River Heritage Prospectus and application for the 2012 SOSRHA Art Show and Sale.

Area Art Show and Sale

Heritage Towns and Tours Program Materials for Heritage Towns and Tours Toolkit and grant application. Information and 2010 Trail Towns Also, speakers' bios and presentations from the 2010 Trail Towns

Conference Materials Conference.

Schuylkill Canal Learn more about this feature that shaped the region's history

Grant Information Heritage Area grant program information

Newsletters/Annual Reports PDFs of Heritage Area newsletters and Annual Reports

Press Room Articles, press releases and news items

Read the Schuylkill River Heritage The resolution was passed by the Board of Directors in February 2012. Area's Resolution on Marcellus Shale Drilling

Management Plan Mission, Final Documents & Public Meeting information

Studies & Reports Downloadable PDFs of our studies and reports

About Heritage Areas Learn more about National Heritage Areas

Find a Schuylkill River Heritage Area Search our complete database of Partners

Partner

Documenting Trail Usage The Schuylkill River Trail Council is using a TRAFx Counter to assess trail usage. To learn more about TRAFx counters please visit www.trafx.net

For example: Grant Information includes: Grant Information

2012 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund

The 2012 Restoration Fund Grant Round is now over. Please visit our Restoration Fund webpage for detailed information about this program.

2012 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grant Guidelines

2012 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Application

2012 Land Transaction Assistance Grants Guidelines

Schuylkill Highlands Grant Program

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Schuylkill Highlands CLI Grant Program Guidelines Updated May 2012

GRANTS PRESS RELEASES

9/2011 Schuylkill River Heritage Area Distributes Nearly $400,000 in Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grants to Seven Organizations Learn More... Grant Awards

10/2010 New Schuylkill Highlands Grant Program Round One Awards Total over $99,000 Given to 10 Area Tourism and Conservation Projects

The Schuylkill River Heritage Area together with Natural Lands Trust recently awarded $99,104 in mini-grants for 10 Schuylkill Highlands CLI projects that benefit tourism and conservation efforts in the Schuylkill Highlands. Learn More...

10/2010 Schuylkill River Heritage Area Receives More Than $300,000 in Grants to Improve the Watershed

The Schuylkill River Heritage Area has received a total of $324,441 from Exelon Nuclear's Limerick Generating Station and the Philadelphia Water Department to support the Schuylkill River Watershed Restoration Fund. Learn More...

Of course, Schuylkill River Heritage Area has also presented their heritage themes is a informative, yet simplistic manner:

Revolutionary River Independence. Innovation. Awareness. The Schuylkill River Heritage Area is the birthplace of the movements that shaped the nation, fueled its growth, and reclaimed its future. It was along the banks of this river and its tributaries that the American, Industrial, and Environmental Revolutions were born. Explore the stories, visit the places, and experience the region's vitality by visiting the Schuylkill River Heritage Area. America's past and its future start here.

American Industrial Environmental The River Today Revolution Revolution Revolution The Schuylkill River The battle for America's America's rise as the The roots of the nation's Heritage Area today is a

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independence began and world's industrial environmental movement vital regional commons turned upon events within powerhouse began along can be traced to the that millions of people the Schuylkill River the banks of the Schuylkill people, places, and events call home. Across the Heritage Area. From the River and its tributaries. of the Schuylkill River region thousands of Continental Congress to Abundant resources, Heritage Area. It was here individuals and Washington's encampment innovative technologies, that the scientific organizations are working at Valley Forge, the and unparalleled exploration of our world to revitalize their American Revolution was transportation networks began, and where communities, restore their defined by the people, made the communities of individuals and environment, and pre- places, and events of the Schuylkill River governments took bold new serve the places and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Heritage Area leaders in steps to protect and reclaim traditions that make the America's Industrial our natural heritage. Heritage Area a unique Revolution. place to live or visit.

See all American See all Industrial See Environmental

Revolution Sites Revolution Sites Revolution Sites

This awarding winning website should be the gold standard that FWHP follow to become the “go to” site for ‘places to visit’ and ‘things to do’ for visitors interested in learning about the remarkable diversity of historic, recreational and cultural attractions through this heritage area.

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APPENDIX N: BEST PRACTICE – PARTNERSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS - SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK

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BEST PRACTICE – SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK

Become a Member Today! 1. Give Back to the Community  Membership in the Paseo del Rio Association helps support the over 20 annual events that help make the River Walk “The Heart and Soul of Texas.” 2. Advertising  Advertising in Rio Magazine and www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com  Business Members receive measurable discounts on advertising in Rio Magazine and on this website. Business Members also receive complimentary listings on the most concise website for the San Antonio River Walk— www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com 3. Networking Opportunities/ Voting Privileges  Each month, Business Members of the Association come together to share thoughts on issues of concern and carry their collective message directly to representatives of City departments, vendors, and fellow operators along the River Walk. Business and Individual Members receive full voting privileges for Board of Director elections as well as for other issues presented to the membership by the Board of Directors.

Individual Membership Application Form

BUSINESS/ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

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APPENDIX O: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF RENOVATING/RENTING LOCKHOUSES/ STRUCTURES

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ECONOMIC IMPACT OF RENOVATING AND RENTING THE LOCKHOUSES/STRUCTURES ON THE FOX RIVER FOR RE-USE AS HOSTELS, EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND RETAIL SPACE

Existing lock tender’s houses provide historical structures that could be converted into European – style hostels for interpretation facilities. An onsite hostel and interpretation center would be most effective in interpreting locks by providing opportunities to view the actual movement of boats through an operating lock. Converting these structures into a European – style hostel facility would be another adaptive re‐use that would capitalize on their historic function, as well as encouraging U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host a visitor center as historic showpiece telling of their initial role in the development of the nation. ECRWPC has a preliminary development plan for these sites.

Historic buildings and structures are aesthetically appealing and help to interpret the past and reflect community heritage through association with former uses and architectural style. This is an important element of the Parkway initiatives. The many historic buildings located on and near the river are attractive for many unique uses that focus on riverfront activity including eating and drinking establishments, unique shops and retail space, and discovery centers, as well as residential and general commercial use.

Increased riverfront activity associated with development of the Parkway can be used by communities to market historic buildings and sites for adaptive reuse. Tax breaks, development incentives, and community development plans focusing on re use of historic structures can also be used to initiate interest for their redevelopment. Reuse of these structures can expand the tax base, create jobs, contribute wages and benefits, improve Parkway aesthetics, attract tourists, and encourage additional development.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Year 1: Renovate one lockhouse and rent as a Riverway Hostel, similar to those in Europe

Years 2 – 3: Renovate a total of four lockhouses and rent as hostels.

Years 4 – 5: Renovate a total of eight commercial buildings and rent as hostels – five lockhouses and three commercial buildings located along the Parkway.

As an economic impact recommendation for the FWHP, the renovation and development of the Lock houses as potential European ‘hostels’ was evaluated utilizing an impact model based on several sources. The most critical was a study by the Instant Software regarding the Vacation Rental Industry. This study provided research on spending patterns for vacation renters. This was the primary basis of the V2P IMPLAN calculations. A second source was Smith Travel Research’s analysis of hotel occupancy rates. As a result of this data, the economic impact was

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calculated based on an occupancy rate of 60%. With a strong Marketing and Promotional Plan and Word of Mouth referrals, this occupancy rate would increase in subsequent years.

Year 1: Direct, Indirect and Induced Effect of renovating and renting one Lockhouse

Economic Impact Effect: This indicator refers to the spending effect brought about by renting the lock houses. The potential direct result of renovating and renting one lock house in Year 1, would be that 2.3 jobs would be created, paying out over $59,039 dollars in wages and benefits for a total economic impact effect on the economy of $190,902.

Economic Impact of One Lockhouse Economic Labor Impact: Jobs Created Impact Income

Direct Effects: 1.1 $21,583 $71,247 Indirect Effects: 0.2 $8,915 $27,781 Induced Effects: 0.2 $6,401 $20,286 Total Effect – One Lockhouse 2.3 $59,039 $190,902

Years 2 -3: Direct, Indirect and Induced Effect of renovating and renting four Lockhouses

Economic Impact Effect: This indicator refers to the spending brought about by renting the lock houses. The potential direct result of renovating and renting four lockhouses in Years 2- 3, would be that 9.3 jobs would be created, paying out over $236,155 dollars in wages and benefits for a total economic impact direct effect on the economy of $763,607.

Indirect Effect

The operation of lock houses requires several expenditures including utilities, insurance and maintenance costs. This spending creates additional jobs in those industries that supply those services. These impacts are referred to as indirect effects because they are indirectly created by the establishment of jobs while renting lock houses.

Induced Effect

Another impact occurs from the people who work for rental businesses spending their earned income in the local community. This spending creates jobs in the businesses that provide services. These impacts are called induced impacts. The induced effect measures the effects of the changes in household income spending money at restaurants, grocery stores and shops locally.

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Economic Impact of 4 Lockhouses Labor Economic Impact: Jobs Created Income Impact Direct Effects: 4.4 $86,331 $284,988 Indirect Effects: 0.8 $35,661 $111,122 Induced Effects: 0.7 $25,605 $81,144 Total Effect of Four Lockhouses: 9.3 $236,155 $763,607

Years 4 -5: Direct, Indirect and Induced Effect of renovating and renting Eight Commercial Buildings - Five Lockhouses and Three Commercial Buildings

Economic Impact Effect: refers to the spending brought about by renting the lock houses. The potential direct result of renovating and renting eight commercial lockhouses and building structures in Years 2- 3, would be that 18.6 jobs would be created, paying out over $472,310 dollars in wages and benefits for a total economic impact direct effect on the economy of $1,527,215.

Economic Impact of 8 Hostels Labor Impact: Jobs Created Output Income Direct Effects: 8.7 $172,662 $569,977 Indirect Effects: 1.5 $71,322 $222,244 Induced Effects: 1.4 $51,210 $162,288 Total Effect (E): 11.6 $295,194 $954,509 Total Effect (ME): 18.6 $472,310 $1,527,215

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Taxes Collected

Were the lock houses rented out, Wisconsin would collect $140,949 in tax revenue from this business. The taxes collected would primarily come from personal income taxes and sales taxes. The personal income taxes collected from a potential Lock House business amounts to $13,437. The Sales is taxed in the form of the sales tax. Of the total Sales, the state and counties collect $42,049. While this analysis focuses on sales and personal income taxes, there are a wide variety of fees and taxes (both personal and corporate) that contribute to federal and state budgets.

Conclusion Recent research has shown that Cultural and Heritage visitors spend an average of 60% more per trip than users of other locations. These additional sales ultimately increase the impact of visitors on the economy. This could allow for higher rental rates on the Lock Houses, greater occupancy rates and greater opportunities for tourism sales in the greater community. This will increase the number of full time workers in the market by 18.6 employees.

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APPENDIX P: MAP OF LOCKHOUSES

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Map of Locks

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APPENDIX Q: CANOE/KAYAK RENTALS ALONG FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARK

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CANOE/KAYAK RENTALS ALONG FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARK

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APPENDIX R: OUTDOOR RECREATION AND SILENT SPORTS SURVEY

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OUTDOOR RECREATION AND SILENT SPORTS SURVEY 2011 Of the respondents surveyed, the most popular Silent Sports include: Hiking/Walking (86%), Running (64%), Biking (43%), Geocaching (39%), Cross Country Skiing (25%), Zip Lining (21%), Paddling and Canoeing (20%), Kayaking (19%), Rock Climbing (18%), Snowboarding (7%), Snowshoeing (6%), Fishing (5%) and all other (4%). Many Silent Sport enthusiasts participate in multi-sports, depending on the time of year and tend to participate all year around.

What are your outdoor or silent sports preferences? 160 144 140 120 107 100 72 80 65 42 60 35 34 34 32 30 40 12 10 20 8 7 0

Most silent sports participants enjoy these activities on a regular basis. 71.2% are involved in Silent Sports on a weekly or daily basis and are highly motivated and committed.

How often do you participate in outdoord or silent sports? 80 69 70 60 47 50 40 30 24 20 13 10 10 0 Weekly Daily Once a Month Quarterly Annual on Vacations

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Participants all have different reasons for participating in Silent Sports. Some of the most common motivations are enjoyment of nature (23%), health and fitness (22%) and family outings (6%).

What are the major reasons for participating in outdoor or silent sports? 45 39 40 37 35 30 25 20 15 10 10 5 2 1 0 Enjoyment of Health and Fitness Family Outings Other Strength Nature Traing/Endurance

According to survey respondents, 39% have participated in a Silent Sport/event in the last two years, and an additional 5% are hoping to participate in the future.

When planning annual vacations or weekend trips, 73.2% of respondents claimed that Silent Sports play a very important or somewhat important role in their choices. Most Silent Sport participants choose their annual vacation plans/destinations based on their Silent Sport/preferences.

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In deciding on annual vacations or weekend trips, what role does your participation in outdoor or silent sports play? 80 75

60 45 40 22 22 20

0 A very important role Somewhat important Little influence in the Not important at all role decision

Silent Sports participants are willing to travel to enjoy these sports as well. When asked how far would they be willing to travel to participate in a Silent Sport of their choice, 40% were willing to travel 50 miles or less to their Silent Sport destination, 25% were willing to travel 50 – 200 miles, 10% were willing to travel over 200 miles, and 26% were willing to travel to another state to participate in their Silent Sport of choice.

How far are you willing to travel in your sport of choice?

70 62 60 50 44 41 40 30 20 17 10 0 Less than 50 mile 50-200 miles Over 200 miles Outside of state

When respondents were asked what role ‘ecotourism’ plays in their decision to travel to a Silent Sport destination, (66%) said it was either very important or somewhat important in making their travel decision/plans.

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What role does ecotourism have in relationship to your sport of choice? 80 75 70 60 50 40 36 30 22 22 20 10 0 A very important Somewhat Little influence in Not important at all role important role the decision

Of the respondents surveyed, 65% were male and 35% were female. 78% of the respondents were between the ages of 40 – 59, skewing toward a more mature audience. The age and gender break distribution is as follows:

GENDER Male Female Under 30 4 3 30-39 14 12 40-49 39 13 50-59 49 30 60+ 3 1 TOTAL 109 59

While most people (70%) who enjoy Silent Sports consider themselves only to be a casual participant, this survey has shown that silent sports still play a significant role in their lives. The target demographic identified, persons in their 40’s and 50’s, willing to travel to their hobby/entertainment are an attractive clientele. The next section of this study, discusses the impact Silent Sports participants have on local economies through their expenditures.

70.8 percent of the respondents surveyed were married. Of the respondents, 76.2 percent were employed full time and indicated that they use silent sports as an opportunity to enjoy nature, to alleviate stress, to enjoy the health benefits, and for quality family outings. Only 8.3 percent of the respondents surveyed were retired. Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 357

Employment

140 128 120

100

40 18 20 14

0 Full Time Part Time Retired

Approximately 8.3 percent of the spectators surveyed held a high school diploma or a two-year degree. An additional 57.8 attended or graduated from college and 31 percent held their master’s degree.

Education 200 163 150 100 71 52 50 14 26 0 Did not High school Attended College Degree Post-Graduate complete high degree College degree school

Respondents had a median rate of income between $60,000 - $79,999. This is greater than the average household income of Crawford County, which is only $38,969.

It is important to note the spending patterns of the Silent Sports enthusiasts before, during, and after planned excursions. Of those surveyed, a total of 67 percent spent money on refreshments, meals and snacks that totaled $50 or less per day, 48 percent spent $50 – 100 per day for food and 26 percent spent between $100-200 per day for meals. These expenditures were to restaurants, grocery stores and local merchants.

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When traveling, estimate the average amount you spent on food 80 67 70 60 48 50 40 30 26 20 10 10 0 Less than $50 $50-$100 $100-$200 More than $200

Silent sport enthusiasts also spend money on overnight lodging when appropriate. 31 percent spent $50 or less on overnight lodging, 24 percent spent $50 – 100 per night and 23 percent spent $100 – 200 per night and 11 percent paid over $200 per night for lodging.

When traveling, estimate the average amount spent on lodging expenses 60 52 50 41 39 40

30 18 20

0 Less than $50 $50-$100 $100-$200 More than $200

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APPENDIX S: FWHP ORGANIZATION SWOT ANALYSIS

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APPENDIX T: FUNDRAISING PLAN – NOVEMBER 2012

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Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Fundraising Plan – Second Draft Prepared by UW Oshkosh Small Business Development Center (November 2, 2012)

I. Fundraising Case Statement - Preliminary

For almost 500 years, the water route along the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers from Green Bay southwest to Prairie du Chien has played a unique role in the cultural, social and economic development of the State of Wisconsin.

The history of the waterway and the communities that grew up along its banks provides a unique insight into the history of the State of Wisconsin and the Midwest. Today, the route also provides a distinct opportunity to preserve, restore and create environmental and outdoor recreational resources for the people of Wisconsin and the nation.

Working with a variety of public and private partners, the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway provides a catalyst for collaborative projects of local, regional and statewide importance throughout the over 280-mile length of the waterway in the areas of:

. Historic Preservation . Environmental Preservation and Restoration . Preservation and Creation of Outdoor Recreational Resources

As a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway is actively seeking financial support for its work from individuals, foundations, and businesses. To learn more, contact Candice Mortara at (920) 209-7789 or e-mail [email protected].

II. Re-Positioning Strategy – Recommendation

In researching the on-line visibility of the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway, we discovered that the non-profit group has recently attracted opposition and unwanted attention from several organizations which are strong advocates of private property rights and vocal opponents of public funding for all but essential governmental services (i.e., Fox Valley Initiative, Northwoods Patriots, etc.).

To avoid these types of public relations issues that may arise for both the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway and potential donors from such organizations, the non-profit group may want to consider re-positioning itself by revising its name. For example, changing the name to the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Waterway may mitigate private property concerns, and create a stronger link between the group and the waterways it seeks to protect and preserve in the minds of potential donors.

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III. Categories of Potential Financial Support

In seeking financial support for the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway, it is important to keep in mind that the needs and interests of potential donors are more important than the needs and interests of the non-profit group. As a result, the fundraising message and project opportunities presented to potential donors should focus on their needs and interests.

Based on the experience of similar non-profit organizations, there are three major categories of potential financial support for the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway (see Appendix I for more details):

A. Local Organizations and Individuals for Local Projects 1. Local Businesses* 2. Local Non-Profit Organizations 3. Town, Village & City Governments 4. Local Philanthropists

B. Regional Organizations and Individuals for Regional Projects 1. Businesses with Multiple Locations in a Region* 2. Regional Non-Profit Organizations 3. County Governments 4. Regional Foundation and Philanthropists

C. Statewide Organizations and Individuals for Corridor-Wide Projects 1. Businesses with Multiple Locations in State* 2. Statewide Non-Profit Organizations 3. State and National Governments 3. Statewide Foundations and Philanthropists

*with special emphasis on those which benefit or have benefited from water resources.

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IV. Fundraising Models – Private Donations

A. Joint Fundraising Model One approach to fundraising for the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway would involve joint efforts with organizations that share one or more of its goals. To bring value to potential partners, the FWHP would have to develop its fundraising expertise, and be willing to share that expertise for free and possibly provide access to its donor base with fundraising partners. Examples of those potential partners include:

1. Historic Preservation a. Local Level – Local Historical Societies, Groups & Sites b. Regional Level – Regional Coalitions of Historical Societies c. State Level – Wisconsin Historical Society Foundation d. National Level – National Trust for Historic Preservation

2. Environmental Preservation and Restoration a. Local Level – Local Environmental Groups b. Regional Level – Regional Coalitions of Environmental Groups c. State Level – Sierra Club-Wisconsin John Muir Chapter d. National Level – Sierra Club

3. Outdoor Recreation Opportunities a. Local Level – Local Outdoor Recreation and Hunting/Fishing Groups b. Regional Level – Coalitions of Outdoor Recreation and Hunting/Fishing Groups c. State Level – Ducks Unlimited-Wisconsin Chapters d. National Level – Ducks Unlimited

B. Community-Foundation/United Way Model Another approach to fundraising for the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway would involve soliciting funding for distribution to projects that support its goals throughout the corridor, much like the business model used by community foundations and the United Way.

The Keweenaw National Historic Park Advisory Commission in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula uses a variation of this model (see Exhibit I for more details). In addition to funding projects within the corridor, the FWHP could also use a reasonable portion of the funds raised to support its administrative expenses. One key to success for this approach would be to position the fundraising in such a way as not to compete with the efforts of local and regional community foundations, or statewide organizations with similar goals.

C. Fundraising Models – Private and Public Joint Grant Applications A variation of the joint fundraising model described above would be for the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway to actively seek out other organizations that share one or more of its goals to make joint grant applications (see Appendix III for examples of programs). To bring value to potential partners, the FWHP would have to develop its fundraising expertise.

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V. Fundraising – Capacity Building & Networking

In order to successfully implement the fundraising models discussed on previous pages; it is critical for the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway to increase the fundraising and development skills of its staff. The following are two specific recommendations to achieve that goal:

A. Association of Fundraising Professionals – Northeast Wisconsin Chapter

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has more than 30,000 members in 230 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.

The Northeast Wisconsin AFP Chapter was founded in 1992, and meets about once per month and locations vary between Green Bay, the Fox Cities, and Oshkosh. The annual dues for AFP are $250 per year plus local chapter dues of $50. For more details on what resources members can access both nationally and locally, see www.afpnet.org.

Although that cost is not inconsequential, it would be a good investment for the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway to make in its staff. For more details on the local AFP chapter, contact Michael Frohna, CFRE, at [email protected] or (920) 729-3352.

B. UW-Madison Fundraising and Development Conference

Scheduled on May 29-31, 2013, this is one of the premier conferences for non-profits in the Midwest. Through three general and nineteen elective sessions presented by experienced faculty, the conference offers:

. A fresh outlook on philanthropy designed to give people renewed professional energy . The philosophy, fundamentals, and framework of good, solid development . Individual consultations with faculty . Realities of attracting corporate support . Using social networking to expand a group’s reach . Effective techniques on how to develop relationships leading to gifts, making meaningful asks, working with boards, and showing gratitude . Ways to identify and research prospective major givers . Knowledge of planned and deferred giving . Ideas on strategic planning and using events effectively . Insights on generational demographics affecting fundraising . Networking opportunities with other professionals . Open discussions focusing on a group’s specific issues

The conference costs $425 per person, plus $50 for a pre-conference workshop on writing successful grants. Although that cost is not inconsequential, it would be a good investment for

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the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway to make. For more conference details, see http://exed.wisc.edu/conferences-summits/fundraising-and-development-for-nonprofits. Exhibit I - Keweenaw Heritage Grants Program

The Keweenaw National Historic Park Advisory Commission annually offers Keweenaw Heritage Grant opportunities to owners and operators of historic properties and providers of history programs broadly related to the copper-mining heritage of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The purpose of the grants is to provide enhancement funds for a broad range of projects and programs including, but not limited to:

. Historic Preservation: facade improvements, structure stabilization, building maintenance, landscape preservation, planning & design, universal accessibility . History/Archeology: oral history, research, national register, survey & documentation . Interpretation: exhibits, publications, interpretive planning, alternative media, tours/guided programs, training . Museum Collections: archival preservation, artifact care/cataloging, housekeeping, photograph digitization, research & reference . Organizational/Program Sustainability: organizational development, volunteer development, leadership development, board training, community engagement

Other preservation and heritage-related projects are also considered. Grants cannot fund direct overhead expenses, and greater consideration is given to proposals that address accessibility, safety, and organizational sustainability. Projects must take place in the counties of Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon, or that portion of Baraga County north of M-38. Greater consideration is also given to Keweenaw Heritage Site organizations.

Grants range between $1,000 and $50,000, and funds are typically available to successful grantees by June 1 each year. Projects must be completed within a year of grant awards. In 2012, a total of $100,000 was expected to be available for Advisory Commission for grants.

In addition, the Commission set aside $5,000 in 2012 to provide preservation grants to residential homeowners within the boundaries of the park. These grants have a maximum of $1,000. Residential property owners may also submit applications for consideration from the regular pool of grant funds.

For more information on the Keweenaw Heritage Grants Program, see www.nps.gov/kewe/parkmgmt/grants.htm.

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Appendix I – Sources of Financial Support – Current and Future Sources

Strategy Types Examples of Current and Potential Donors

Local Organizations and Individuals Local Businesses in Communities along the Waterway - Secura Insurance Companies Charitable Fund for Local Projects - Mercury Marine - Paper and Paper Converting Companies - Utility Companies Local Non-Profit Organizations - Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce - Other Community Chambers of Commerce - Local Environmental Groups - Local Hunting & Fishing Clubs - Local Outdoor Recreation Groups - Local Land Trusts - Local Historical Societies (see Appendix II) Town, Village & City Governments - Kaukauna Utilities - Menasha Marina - Publicly-Owned Power & Water Utilities - Parks & Recreation Departments Local Foundations and Philanthropists - Oshkosh Area Community Foundation - George Kress Foundation - Richard and Mary B. Chernick Family Foundation - See Appendix III for more details Regional Organizations and Businesses with Multiple Locations in a Region, - Paper and Paper Converting Companies Individuals for Regional Projects particularly those which benefit or have benefited from - Utility Companies water resources. Regional Non-Profit Organizations - Coalitions of Local Environmental Groups - Coalitions of Outdoor Recreation Groups - Coalitions of Historical Societies (see Appendix II) - Regional Land Trusts County Governments - Tourism Promotion - Economic Development - Environmental Preservation/Restoration Economic Development Partners, LLC www.edpwi.com Appendix Page 372

- Parks & Recreation Departments Regional Foundation and Philanthropists - Community Foundation for Fox Valley Region, Inc. - F.K. Bemis Family Foundation - Mead Witter Foundation - See Appendix III for more details

Appendix I – Sources of Financial Support – Current and Future Sources

Strategy Types Examples of Current and Potential Donors

Statewide/National Organizations and Businesses with Multiple Locations in State, - Bergstrom Automotive Individuals for Corridor-Wide particularly those which benefit or have benefited from - North American Hydro Projects water resources. - Wisconsin Energy Foundation - Paper and Paper Converting Companies - Utility Companies

Statewide/National Non-Profit Organizations - Wisconsin Humanities Foundation - Wisconsin Historical Society Foundation - Statewide Land Trusts - National Trust for Historic Preservation

State Government - Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. - Wisconsin Department of Tourism - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

National Government - U.S. National Park Service - U.S. Department of Commerce (Tourism) - Federal Economic Development Administration - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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- Johanna Family Foundation - Norman Bassett Foundation - Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation - J.M. Kaplan Fund - Walter Alexander Foundation - See Appendix III for more details

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Appendix II - Heritage Sites and Groups along the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Waterway *indicates organizations that have partnered with Fox River Heritage Parkway in the past

BROWN COUNTY

Ashwaubenon Historical Society Town of Kaukauna Historical Society 737 Cormier Rd W780 Greiner Road Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Kaukauna, WI 54130 920-429-2863 [email protected] [email protected]

Wisconsin Chapter-Society of Automotive Brown County Historical Society* Historians Hazelwood Historic House Museum 3765 Spring Green Road 1008 South Monroe Avenue Green Bay, WI 54313-7565 Green Bay, WI 54301 920-865-4004 920-437-1840 [email protected] [email protected] www.browncohistoricalsoc.org Wrightstown Historical Society

431 Washington Street De Pere Historical Society* PO Box 297 White Pillars Museum Wrightstown, WI 54180 403 North Broadway 920-532-4886 De Pere, WI 54115-2511 [email protected] 920-336-3877 [email protected] OUTAGAMIE COUNTY www.deperehistoricalsociety.org Freedom Area Historical Society Historic Allouez Society N4045 McHugh Rd 1900 Libal Street Freedom, WI 54130 Green Bay WI 54301 920-423-3036 [email protected] [email protected] www.historicallouezsociety.org/5401.html http://www.townoffreedom.org/

Howard-Suamico Historical Society, Inc. Hortonville Historical Society 605 Maywood Ave. 312 W Main St Green Bay, WI 54303 PO Box 303 920-434-0533 Hortonville, WI 54944 [email protected] 920-779-6579 www.hshistoricalsociety.org Kaukauna Area Historical Society Pulaski Area Historical Society PO Box 513 129 West Pulaski Street Kaukauna, WI 54130 P. O. Box 944 - Pulaski, WI 54162 [email protected] 920-822-5856 or 920-865-7497 http://www.focol.org/kahs/ [email protected] www.pulaskiwihistory.com

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OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (cont.) Omro Area Historical Society Little Chute Historical Society, Inc. 113 and 160 Main St 506 East Lincoln Avenue Omro, WI 54963 Little Chute, WI 54140 920-685-2424 920-788-2566 Wisconsin Historical [email protected] www.littlechutehistory.org Winchester Area Historical Society

P.O. Box 84 Nichols Area Historical Society 5186 County Road II PO Box 12 Larsen, WI 54947 Nichols, WI 54152-0012 920-836-9513 920-525-3814 [email protected]

www.winchesterareahistoricalsociety.org Outagamie County Historical Society*

History Museum at the Castle Winnebago County Historical and 330 East College Avenue Archeological Society Appleton, WI 54911 234 Church Ave. 920 735-9370 Oshkosh, WI 54901 [email protected] 920-232-0260 www.myhistorymuseum.org [email protected]

www.morganhouse.org Seymour Community Historical Society

PO Box 237 Winneconne Historical Society Seymour, WI 54165-1331 611-17 West Main St. 920 833-6064 (non-deliverable address) [email protected] Winneconne, WI 54986 www.seymourhistory.org 920-582-4539

WINNEBAGO COUNTY GREEN LAKE COUNTY Menasha Historical Society Berlin Historical Society P.O. Box 255 P.O. Box 83 Menasha, WI 54952 Berlin, WI 54923 920-722-4364 920-361-2460 [email protected] [email protected] www.menashahistorical.webs.com www.berlinareahistoricalsociety.com

Neenah Historical Society Dartford Historical Society 343 Smith Street 501 Mill St - P.O. Box 638 P.O. Box 343 Green Lake, WI 54941 Neenah, WI 54957-0343 920 294-6194 920-729-0244 [email protected] [email protected] www.dartfordhistorical.org www.neenahhistoricalsociety.org

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GREEN LAKE COUNTY (cont.) Montello Historic Preservation Society Kingston Historical Preservation Society 55 W. Montello Street St Rd 44 & Co Rd B PO Box 473 PO Box 72 Montello, WI 53949 Kingston,, WI 53926 [email protected] 920-394-3008 [email protected] COLUMBIA COUNTY http://www.valuworld.com/usa/wi/supermall /County/GreenLake/kingston/kingston_histo Cambria-Friesland Historical Society rical_society/ P.O. Box 501 112 N Madison St Markesan Historical Society Cambria, WI 53923 214 E. John St. [email protected] P. O. Box 242 Markesan, WI 53946 Columbia County Historical Society 920-398-3945 Myrtle Lintner Spear Museum [email protected] 112 North Main Street markesanwi.com/historicalsociety.htm Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-429-1447 Marquette Historical Society, Inc. [email protected] 240 W. Second Street Marquette, WI Dells Country Historical Society 920-394-9361 714 Broadway (non-deliverable address) Princeton Historical Society Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 W4617 Old Green Lake Road 608-254-2254 Princeton, WI 54968 920-295-3469 Lodi Valley Historical Society [email protected] 173 South Main Street, PO Box 72 Lodi, WI 53555 MARQUETTE COUNTY [email protected]

Endeavor Historical Society Lost Lake-Randolph Historical Society 416 W Prairie St N7148 Hwy 73 PO Box 12 Randolph, WI 53956 Endeavor, WI 53930-0012 920-326-3573 608-587-2032 or 608-587-2719 [email protected]

Marquette County Historical Society Portage Historical Society P.O. Box 172 804 Macfarlane Rd. 125 Lawrence St PO Box 727 Westfield, WI 53964 Portage, WI 53901 608-296-4700 www.portagemuseum.org [email protected] http://co.marquette.wi.us/mchs.html

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COLUMBIA COUNTY (cont.) Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society Poynette Area Historical Society E8948 Museum Road 116 N Main St North Freedom, WI 53951 Poynette, WI 53955 800-930-1385 608-635-2336 or 608-635-4116 [email protected] [email protected] www.midcontinent.org

Rio Area Historical Society Old Franklin Township Historical Society 207 Lincoln Ave. 915 Wachter Ave, PO Box 218 PO Box 164 Plain, WI 53577 Rio, WI 53960 [email protected] [email protected] www.townoffranklinhistoricalsociety.com/ http://www.riohistory.org/

Reedsburg Area Historical Society Riverside and Great Northern E7882 Hwy23/33 Preservation Society Inc Reedsburg, WI 53959 N115 County Rd N 608-768-3513 Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 [email protected] 608-254-6367 [email protected] Sauk County Historical Society http://www.randgn.com/index.html P.O. Box 651, 531 Fourth Avenue

Baraboo, WI 53913 SAUK COUNTY 608-356-1001 Badger History Group Inc [email protected] Badger Army Ammunition Plant www.saukcountyhistory.org 1 Badger Road Baraboo, WI 53913 RICHLAND COUNTY 608-370-2488 Richland County Historical Society [email protected] 29448 Pronold Drive www.badgerordnancehistory.org Richland Center, WI 53581

608-647-4860 Friendship Rural School Historical [email protected] Society

E5980 Hwy W CRAWFORD COUNTY Loganville, WI 608-727-2922 Crawford County Historical Society 17933 State Hwy 27 South Lake States Railway Historical Assn. Mt. Sterling WI 54645-0072 319 Water Street, Suite 800 608-734-3192 Baraboo, WI 53913 608-356-5555 Log Cabin Heritage Society [email protected] PO Box 63 www.lsrha.org Gays Mills, WI 54631

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CRAWFORD COUNTY (cont.) Aldo Leopold Foundation*

Chippewa Valley Museum* Old Mill Preservation Society PO Box 71 Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters* Gays Mills, WI 54631 Heritage Hill State Historical Park*

Prairie du Chien Historical Society Historic Indian Agency House* 717 S Beaumont Rd Mississippi River Sculpture Park* P.O. Box 298 Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 Neville Public Museum* 608-326-6960 Oshkosh Public Museum* [email protected] www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com Paper Discovery Center*

Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society*

OTHERS Taliesin Preservation, Inc.*

The Paine Art Center & Gardens* APPENDIX III – Funding Sources for Historic Preservation

Assistance Funding Title Short Description Type The 1772 Foundation provides funding in several focus areas including endangered properties, preservation

1772 Foundation Grant Grant trades and crafts schools and programs, agricultural endeavors, and historic site sustainability. This program assists local nonprofit design and civic Accent on Architecture Grant organizations in producing innovative public education

Grants Program programming. The Alliant Energy Foundation's community grants are directed at programs and projects that benefit the Alliant Energy Grant residents and communities within the Alliant Energy

Community Grant service area. They are available to non-profit organizations. The Battlefield Project Grant program provides seed American Battlefield money for projects that lead directly to identification, Protection Program - Grant preservation, and interpretation of battlefield land

Battlefield Project Grants and/or historic sites associated with a battle. Provides non-profit organizations and public agencies Cynthia Woods Mitchell Grant grants to assist in the preservation, restoration, and

Fund for Historic Interiors interpretation of historic interiors. F.K. Bemis Family The F.K. Bemis Family Foundation supports area Grant

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education. George Kress Foundation, The George Kress Foundation supports community Grant

Inc., The development through building and renovation projects. The Hart Family Fund for Small Towns assists small Hart Family Funds for town preservation and revitalization initiatives around Grant

Small Towns the country, with a focus on towns with populations of 5,000 or less. The foundation generally targets organizations

Hedberg Foundation Inc. Grant dedicated to the arts and humanities, education, environment, natural resources, health care, humanities. The Questers is an international membership International Preservation organization that funds the preservation and restoration & Restoration Grants Grant of artifacts, existing memorials, historic buildings,

Program landmarks, and educational purposes. Must be a member of the organization to apply. Implementation grants for Interpreting America's Interpreting America's Historic Places are designed to support public Historic Places: Grant humanities projects that exploit the evocative power of

Implementation Grants historic places to address themes and issues central to American history and culture. Planning grants for Interpreting America's Historic Interpreting America's Places may be used by organizations to develop, in Historic Places: Planning Grant detail, the content and interpretive approach of projects

Grants prior to implementation. The Jeffris Family Foundation is dedicated to WI's cultural history and heritage through preserving Jeffris Family Foundation Grant regionally and nationally important historic buildings

Preservation Fund and decorative arts projects. Matching grants are provided for nonprofits and public agencies. This fund is intended for projects that contribute to the preservation or the recapture of an authentic sense of Johanna Favrot Fund for Grant place. Grant monies may be used for professional

Historic Preservation advice, conferences, workshops, and education programs. Mead Witter Foundation Mead Witter Foundation monies give nonprofits Inc. (formerly monies for local community causes, youth and social Grant Consolidated Papers service agencies, fine and performing arts, and other

Foundation, Inc.) cultural programs. The National Trust Loan Fund specializes in

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public use projects. Grants from the National Trust Preservation Funds are National Trust Loan intended to encourage preservation at the local level by

Preservation Funds providing seed money for preservation projects. The Norman Bassett Foundation provides funding in Norman Bassett Grant areas pertaining to the arts, education, environment,

Foundation and human services. The Richard and Ethal Herzfeld Foundation makes Richard and Ethel grants available for government entities and nonprofits Grant

Herzfeld Foundation, Inc. in areas of Arts and Culture, Education, and limited funding in Civic Improvement. The Fund offer four Common Grants programs: City The J.M. Kaplan Fund - Life, Environment, Historic Preservation and Common Grant in Grant Migrations. Monies are available to nonprofit

Historic Preservation organizations. The Richard J. and Mary The Richard J. and Mary B. Chernick Family B. Chernick Family Grant Foundation provides funding for charitable groups in

Foundation Green Bay and surrounding counties. Tourism Cares awards grants to worthy tourism-related Tourism Cares - organizations worldwide for preservation or Worldwide Grant Grant conservation of exceptional cultural, historic, or natural

Program sites. Transportation Enhancements Program funds projects Transportation that increase multi-modal transportation alternatives Grant

Enhancements Program and enhance communities and the environment within Wisconsin. The Walter Alexander Foundation, Inc. gives grant Walter Alexander money to public and community service organizations Grant

Foundation, Inc. looking to fund start-up capital projects, emergency funds, and special projects. Funds for surveys to identify and evaluate historical, Wisconsin Historic architectural and archaeological resources, nominating Preservation Fund Grant properties to the National Register of Historic Places,

Subgrants and for carrying out a program of historic preservation planning and education. Grants are available for projects that enhance the Wisconsin Humanities appreciation of historic preservation and/or increase Council Historic Grant public awareness of the importance of a specific

Preservation Grant resource in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Humanities Grant The Wisconsin Humanities Council awards grants for

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Council project grants public humanities programs.

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APPENDIX U: IMPLAN METHODOLOGY

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FOX WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT O THE FOX WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY

STEP 1: DETERMMINE ECONOMICS OF THE CITIES/TOWNS/VILLAGES WITHIN THE FOX WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY BORDERS

1. Identify all the counties within the FWHP 2. Identify all the cities, towns, and villages within the FWHP boundaries 1. From the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Web Page (WEDC.org) 2. Locate in Wisconsin o For each County Identify: . Record:  Total Population (Community Info)  Labor Size (Community Info)  Total Establishments (Demographics Info)  Total Employees (Demographics Info) o For each City, Town, Village Identify: . Record:  Total Population (Community Info)  Labor Size (Community Info)  Total Establishments (Demographics Info)  Total Employees (Demographics Info) 3. Calculate the percentage that each city/town/village represents for their respective county for:  Total Population (Community Info)  Labor Size (Community Info)  Total Establishments (Demographics Info)  Total Employees (Demographics Info) 4. Identify the Average Income/person per county and then average all counties o From the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Web Page determine the average (median) annual wages per person 5. Multiply the number of employees per county times the average annual wage per person per county to get the total amount of income for employees within the FWHP boundaries. 6. Determine the amount of money is spent on tourism related services/products: o WEDC.org, Locate in Wisconsin, Consumer Spending per County o Identify those categories of consumer spending related to tourism . Food Away from Home . Alcoholic Beverages . Entertainment Fees and Admissions . Other Lodging . Gifts of Recreation . Gifts of Food and Beverages o Calculate the ratio of the consumer spending total to the total of spending related to tourism 7. Determine the Economic Labor Model - job multipliers

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o Identify what are the key labor opportunities along the river (i.e., canoe rental businesses) o Go to Bureau of Labor Statistics 2007 and the US Census for Industry Codes . Example:  Business Categories NAIS numbers o Boating Business 45111 Sporting Boats . 451110 – Boats . 4511102 – Canoes/Kayaks Rentals . 48 Established Businesses in State of Wisconsin . Annual Sales $205,601,000 . $205,601,000 / 48 = $313,000 . How many of these businesses can be started along the river; that will generate $313,000 in sales per year? . Determine the Marketing Impressions (Metric, need to measure results)

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APPENDIX V: COUNTY DATA IN PARKWAY

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IMPLAN DATA 15 COUNTIES AND 50 COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE FWHP Total TOTAL TOTAL Total TOTAL Employees POPULATIO TOTAL TOTAL PopulationTow Labor Size % ESTABLISH- Establishments EMPLOYEE % of COUNTIES N LABOR SIZE ESTABLISHMENT EMOPLOYEES TOWNS/CITIES POPULATION n % of County LABOR SIZE of County MENTS % of County S County BROWN 250,334 140,056 10,792 164,907 HOWARD 17,475 7.0 10,254 7.3 8,756 81.1 813 0.5 BROWN 250,334 140,056 10,792 164,907 ASHWAUBENON 17,257 6.9 9,810 7.0 1,753 16.2 37,552 22.8 BROWN 250,334 140,056 10,792 164,907 GREEN BAY 104,752 41.8 57,457 41.0 4,275 39.6 69,065 41.9 BROWN 250,334 140,056 10,792 164,907 ALLOUEZ 14,003 5.6 6,812 4.9 495 4.6 5,888 3.6 BROWN 250,334 140,056 10,792 164,907 DE PERE 24,269 9.7 14,029 10.0 979 9.1 6,897 4.2 BROWN 250,334 140,056 10,792 164,907 WRIGHTSTOWN 2,852 1.1 1,653 1.2 112 1.0 858 0.5 BROWN 250,334 140,056 10,792 164,907 180,608 100,015 16,370 121,073 OUTAGAMIE 104,752 57,457 4,275 69,065 LITTLE CHUTE 10,421 9.9 5,894 10.3 397 9.3 6,810 9.9 OUTAGAMIE 104,752 57,457 4,275 69,065 KAUKAUNA 15,607 14.9 8,705 15.2 533 12.5 7,355 10.6 OUTAGAMIE 104,752 57,457 4,275 69,065 APPLETON 73,905 70.6 41,976 73.1 2,914 68.2 38,028 55.1 OUTAGAMIE 104,752 57,457 4,275 69,065 KIMBERLY 6,554 6.3 3,567 6.2 194 4.5 2,318 3.4 OUTAGAMIE 104,752 57,457 4,275 69,065 106,487 60,142 4,038 54,511 CALUMET 51,049 29,206 1,477 16,273 SHERWOOD 2,789 5.5 1,574 5.4 78 5.3 554 3.4 CALUMET 51,049 29,206 1,477 16,273 STOCKBRIDGE 660 1.3 364 1.2 15 1.0 86 0.5 CALUMET 51,049 29,206 1,477 16,273 CHILTON 4,104 8.0 241 0.8 241 16.3 2,966 18.2 CALUMET 51,049 29,206 1,477 16,273 NEW HOLSTEIN 4,456 8.7 2,648 9.1 133 9.0 1,499 9.2 CALUMET 51,049 29,206 1,477 16,273 12,009 4,827 467 5,105 WINNEBAGO 169,536 92,951 6,429 104,920 NEENAH 26,141 15.4 14,483 15.6 1,090 17.0 19,759 18.8 WINNEBAGO 169,536 92,951 6,429 104,920 MENASHA 17,519 10.3 9,839 10.6 568 8.8 10,407 9.9 WINNEBAGO 169,536 92,951 6,429 104,920 OSHKOSH 67,135 39.6 36,064 38.8 2,498 38.9 39,596 37.7 WINNEBAGO 169,536 92,951 6,429 104,920 OMRO 3,540 2.1 1,947 2.1 120 1.9 1,007 1.0 WINNEBAGO 169,536 92,951 6,429 104,920 WINNECONNE 2,393 1.4 1,271 1.4 93 1.4 1,022 1.0 WINNEBAGO 169,536 92,951 6,429 104,920 116,728 63,604 4,369 71,791 FOND DU LAC 102,677 58,172 3,940 62,327 NORTH FOND DU LAC 5,060 4.9 2,850 4.9 134 3.4 1,769 2.8 FOND DU LAC 102,677 58,172 3,940 62,327 FOND DU LAC 43,618 42.5 24,406 42.0 1,830 46.4 29,443 47.2 FOND DU LAC 102,677 58,172 3,940 62,327 MOUNT CALVARY 787 0.8 434 0.7 27 0.7 271 0.4 FOND DU LAC 102,677 58,172 3,940 62,327 49,465 27,690 1,991 31,483 WAUSHARA 24,421 12,014 991 7,303 RED GRANITE 2,155 8.8 1,096 9.1 50 5.0 570 7.8 WAUSHARA 24,421 12,014 991 7,303 LOHRVILLE 403 1.7 205 1.7 9 0.9 107 1.5 WAUSHARA 24,421 12,014 991 7,303 2,558 1,301 59 677 MARQUETTE 15,640 8,038 647 5,331 0.0 0.0 0.0 MARQUETTE 15,640 8,038 647 5,331 GREEN LAKE 19,235 10,607 962 9,188 BERLIN 5,544 28.8 3,233 30.5 323 33.6 3,698 40.2 GREEN LAKE 19,235 10,607 962 9,188 GREEN LAKE 997 5.2 473 4.5 119 12.4 1,218 13.3 GREEN LAKE 19,235 10,607 962 9,188 PRINCETON 1,218 6.3 600 5.7 74 7.7 404 4.4 GREEN LAKE 19,235 10,607 962 9,188 MONTELLO 153 0.8 77 0.7 4 0.4 14 0.2 GREEN LAKE 19,235 10,607 962 9,188 MARQUETTE 153 0.8 77 0.7 4 0.4 14 0.2 GREEN LAKE 19,235 10,607 962 9,188 OXFORD 871 4.5 478 4.5 46 4.8 192 2.1 GREEN LAKE 19,235 10,607 962 9,188 ENDEAVOR 472 2.5 285 2.7 17 1.8 105 1.1 GREEN LAKE 19,235 10,607 962 9,188 9,408 5,223 587 5,645 COLUMBIA 57,688 31,704 2,332 25,616 PORTAGE 10,480 18.2 5,278 16.6 595 25.5 9189 35.9 COLUMBIA 57,688 31,704 2,332 25,616 LODI 3,099 5.4 1,630 5.1 146 6.3 1370 5.3 COLUMBIA 57,688 31,704 2,332 25,616 MERRIMAC 473 0.8 249 0.8 15 0.6 159 0.6 COLUMBIA 57,688 31,704 2,332 25,616 14,052 7,157 756.0 10718 SAUK 63,675 3,674 5,143 42,718 PRAIRIE DU SAC 3,982 6.3 2,134 58.1 196 3.8 2,553 6.0 SAUK 63,675 3,674 5,143 42,718 SAUK CITY 3,468 5.4 1,938 52.7 212 4.1 2,695 6.3 SAUK 63,675 3,674 5,143 44,340 LONE ROCK 880 1.4 552 15.0 26 0.5 195 0.4 SAUK 63,675 3,674 5,143 42,718 8,330 4,072 408 5,248

RICHLAND 18,035 9,777 842 10,021 BLUE RIVER 437 2.4 218 2.2 19 2.3 25 0.2 DANE 493,382 296,466 22,691 381,292 MAZOMANIE 1,653 0.3 998 0.3 70 0.3 1650 0.4

IOWA 23,766 13,877 1,111 12,889 AVOCA 631 2.7 340 2.5 20 1.8 84 0.7 IOWA 23,766 13,877 1,111 12,889 ARENA 836 3.5 534 3.8 29 2.6 166 1.3 IOWA 23,766 13,877 1,111 12,889 SPRING GREEN 1,325 5.6 714 5.1 134 12.1 1,673 13.0 IOWA 23,766 13,877 1,111 12,889 2,792 1,588 183 1,923 GRANT 52,225 27,778 2,288 19,286 MUSCODA 54 0.1 488 1.8 54 2.4 488 2.5 GRANT 52,225 27,778 2,288 19,286 BOSCOBEL 3,322 6.4 1,430 5.1 181 7.9 1540 8.0 GRANT 52,225 27,778 2,288 19,286 WOODMAN 135 0.3 76 0.3 4 0.2 11 0.1 GRANT 52,225 27,778 2,288 19,286 BAGLEY 383 0.7 192 0.7 12 0.5 36 0.2 GRANT 52,225 27,778 2,288 19,286 PATCH GROVE 199 0.4 94 0.3 8 0.3 21 0.1 GRANT 52,225 27,778 2,288 19,286 4,093 2,280 259 2,096 CRAWFORD 16,553 8,323 852 8,406 STEUBEN 128 0.8 65 0.8 3 0.4 6 0.1 CRAWFORD 16,553 8,323 852 8,406 WAUZEKA 696 4.2 397 4.8 22 2.6 178 2.1 CRAWFORD 16,553 8,323 852 8,406 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN 5,932 35.8 2,841 34.1 389 45.7 4,372 52.0 CRAWFORD 16,553 8,323 852 8,406 6,756 3,303 414 4,556

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Russell D Kashian

Department of Economics University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 4404 Hyland Hall Whitewater WI 53190 Phone: (262) 472-5584 Email: [email protected]

Positions Held Professor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall 2010 – Present

Director: Fiscal and Economic Research Center University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall 2009 – Present

Economic Development Specialist University of Wisconsin-Extension Fall 2004 – Present

Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall 2006 – 2010

Co-Founder: Fiscal and Economic Research Center University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall 2004

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall 2002 – 2006

Lecturer, Marquette University Fall 2000 – Spring 2002

Lecturer, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Fall 1999 – Spring 2000; Summer 2001; Spring 2002

Education Ph.D., Economics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, August 1999

M.A., Economics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, December 1994

M.S., Urban Studies, Levin College of Urban Affairs: Cleveland State University, May 1992

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B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, May 1983

Dissertation Two Studies in Regional Economics: IPO Location, Regional Effects & Fairness in Initial Public Offerings & A Willingness to Pay: The Amenity Value of Farmland. Advisor: Robert Drago

Fields of Interest Regional & Urban Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Money and Banking, and Labor Economics

Publications “A Duration Analysis of the Life Spans of Tax Increment Finance Districts” (with Mark Skidmore and Eric Cramer). State Tax Notes, forthcoming.

“An Estimation of the Elasticity Demand for Tap Water” (with Jeff Heinrich, et al). Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, forthcoming

“The X-Efficiency and Profitability of Hispanic Banking in the United States” (with Juan Gómez Casillas). The Journal of Applied Financial Research, Vol 1, 2011 pp 38-50.

“Condominium Sub-Market: Effect of Sheriff Sales on Sub-Market Property Values” (with Joseph Carroll). Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy, Vol 41, 2011 pp 71-81..

“Estimating and Analyzing the Cost Efficiency of Subchapter S Banks” (with Richard Cummings and Yannan Wang). Journal of Business and Economics Research, Vol 9, 2011 pp 43-52.

“On the Relationship between Tax Increment Finance and Property Taxation" (with Mark Skidmore). Regional Science and Urban Economics, Vol 40, 2010 pp 407-414.

“Do Tax Increment Finance Districts Stimulate Growth in Real Estate Values?" (with David Merriman and Mark Skidmore). Real Estate Economics, Vol 31, 2011.

“The Economic Impact of Organized Camps” (with Renee Pfeifer- Luckett). Tourism Economics, Vol 17, 2011 pp 905-916.

“A Regional Examination of Foreclosures in Wisconsin” (with David Welsch). Industrial Geographer. Vol 7, 2010 pp 19-38.

“Pricing the Homebuyer’s Proximity to Open Land” (with Jeff Heinrich). Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol 11, 2010 pp 17-25.

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“Does Ownership Form in Community Banking Impact Profitability?” (with Richard Cummings and Peter Westort). Managerial Finance, Vol 36 2010 pp 122-133.

“Does Tax Increment Finance Stimulate Municipal Annexations?” (with David Merriman and Mark Skidmore). Land Economics, Vol 85 pp 2009 pp 598-613.

“Modeling the Time to an Initial Public Offering: When does the Fruit Ripen?” (with Yamin Ahmad). Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol 34, 2010 pp 391-414.

“The Economic Considerations of Subchapter S Corporations” for Taxation, Tax Policies and Income Taxes, Warren J. Berube and Camron N. Pinto, eds. Co-authors Richard Cummings and Peter Westort. 2009.

“Committee Size and Smart Growth: An Optimal Solution” (with Heather Kohls). Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol 9, 2009 pp 11-20.

“Lake Drawdown: The Value of 2 Inches of Water”, Journal of Business and Economics Research, Vol. 6, 2008 pp 1-22.

“Do Tax Increment Finance Districts Increase Real Estate Values” (with David Merriman and Mark Skidmore). State Tax Notes. Vol 47 2008 pp 105-112.

“Examining angler behavior using contingent behavior modeling: a case study of water quality change at a Wisconsin lake” (with Mark Eiswerth and Mark Skidmore). Water Resources Research. Vol 44, 2008.

“Credit Union to Mutual Conversion: Do Rates Diverge?” with Jeff Heinrich, Contemporary Economic Policy. Vol 26, 2008 pp 107-121.

“Lake Rehabilitation the Value of Shoreline Real Estate: Evidence from Delavan, Wisconsin” (with Mark Eiswerth and Mark Skidmore). Review of Regional Studies. Vol 36, 2006 pp 231-238.

“The Publishing Patterns of Seasoned PH.D. Recipients”, with Jeffery Heinrich, Journal of Business and Economics Research, Vol. 3, 2005 pp 1-22.

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“State Farmland Preferential Assessment: A Comparative Study”. Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy. Vol 34, 2004 pp 1-12.

“Comprehensive Planning: Is There a Relationship between Committee Design and Subsequent Outcome: A Baseline Survey”, with Heather Kohls. Proceeding on the Conference on the Small City and Regional Community. 2004.

“Regional Differences and Underwriter Location in Initial Public Offerings”, with Taggert Brooks. The Industrial Geographer. Vol 2, 2004 pp 94-110.

“The Pricing of Thrift Conversions”, with Kristen Monaco. Journal of Applied Business Research. Vol 19, 2003 pp 25-31.

“Mapping the Terrain of Work/Family Journals” with Robert Drago. Journal of Family Issues. Vol 24, 2003 pp 488-512.

“Preserving Agricultural Land Via Property Assessment Policy and the Willingness to Pay for Land Preservation”, with Mark Skidmore. Economic Development Quarterly. Vol 16, 2002 pp 75-87.

"The Willingness-to-pay for Work/Family Policies: A Study of Teachers". Co-authors Robert Drago, et al. Industrial and Labor Relations Review, Vol. 55, 2001 pp 22-42.

"The Longest Day: Working Time for Teachers," for Working Time: International Trends, Theory and Policy Perspectives, Deborah Figart and Lonnie Golden, eds. Routledge, Co-authors Robert Drago, et al, 2000.

"New Estimates of Working Time for Teachers". Co-authors Robert Drago, et al, Monthly Labor Review, Vol. 122, 1999 pp. 31- 41.

"Banking Employment in the 1990's: Regional Effects of Consolidation." with Kristen Monaco, Growth and Change, Vol. 29, 1998 pp. 146-156.

Instructor Manual for Unlevel Playing Fields, with Corey Wanek The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 1997.

Presentations “The Effect of Concentrated Sheriff Sales of Condominiums on Adjacent Condominium Property Values” with Joseph D Carroll,

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Jr. Midcontinent Regional Science Association Meetings, June 2010.

“The Neighborhood Effect of Concentrated Sheriff Sales on Adjacent Property Values” with Matt Kures and Taggert Brooks. North American Regional Science Association Meeting, November 2009.

“A Regional Examination of Foreclosures in Wisconsin”, Mid- Continental Regional Science Association Meeting, May 2009.

“The Value of Two Inches of Water”, Mid-Continental Regional Science Association Meeting, May 2007.

“Demutualization: A Hazard Analysis of the Conversion of Former Credit Unions to Publically Traded Financial Institutions”, with Yamin Ahmad. Midwest Economics Association Meeting, March 2007.

“The Effect of ATM Networks on Community Banks”, with Heather Kohls. Midwest Economics Association Meeting, March 2006.

“Estimating the Value of Lake Quality in the Demand for Housing”, with Mark Eiswerth and Mark Skidmore. Presented by Mark Eiswerth. Southern Regional Science Association Meeting, April 2005.

“Contingent Behavior Analysis Applied to Changes in Lake Quality” with Mark Eiswerth and Mark Skidmore. Presented by Mark Eiswerth. Southern Regional Science Association Meeting, April 2005.

“The Economics Value of Lake Water Quality Changes: An Input/Output Approach” with Mark Eiswerth and Mark Skidmore. Presented by Mark Eiswerth. Southern Regional Science Association Meeting, April 2005.

“Property Taxes: Forests, Recapture and Efficiency”, with David Moeller. Midwest Economics Association Meeting, March 2005.

“Comprehensive Planning: Is There a Relationship between Committee Design and Subsequent Outcome—A Baseline Survey” with Heather Kohls, 15th Conference on the Small City and Regional Community, September 2004.

“Banking Concentration and Disequilibrium: Why Can’t I Get a Loan in Mexico?” with Sarah Szczepaniec, Mid-Continental

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Regional Science Association Meeting, June 2004.

“The Publishing Patterns of Seasoned PH.D. Recipients”, with Jeffery Heinrich, Midwest Economics Association Meeting, March 2004.

"Credit Union Employment in the 1990's: Regional Effects of Consolidation." Midwest Economics Association, March 2003.

“State Farmland Preferential Assessment: A Comparative Study”, Mid-Continental Regional Science Association Meeting, May 2003.

“Obligor Standard, Taxation, and Consumption”, Midwest Economics Association Meeting, March 2002.

“IPO Location, Regional Effects & Fairness in Initial Public Offerings” with Taggert Brooks, Mid-Continental Regional Science Association Meeting, June 2, 2001.

“Life and Death in the IPO Premarket”, with Taggert Brooks., Midwest Economics Association Meeting, March 31, 2001.

“The Pricing of Thrift Conversions”, with Kristen Monaco, Midwest Economics Association Meeting, March 31, 2001.

“Preserving Agricultural Land Via Property Assessment Policy and the Willingness to Pay for Land Preservation”, with Mark Skidmore, Mid-Continental Regional Science Association Meeting, June 2000.

Research Experience A Gap Analysis of the Leading Industries in Wisconsin Counties. Winter 2012. External Grant—Small Business Development Center

State of Ingenuity Impact Analysis. Winter 2012. External Grant—Economic Development Agency Subgrant

The Spillover Costs of Housing of the University on Whitewater Wisconsin. Fall, 2011. External Grant—City of Whitewater

The Demand for Housing by “Newcomers” to Whitewater Wisconsin. Fall 2011. External Grant—City of Whitewater.

Principal Investigator. The Feasibility of a Silent Sports Facility in Gays Mills Wisconsin. Winter 2011. External Grant—Economic

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Development Partners.

Implan Investigator: The Economic Impact of a Taconite Mine in Northeastern Wisconsin. Winter 2011. In Cooperation with Northstar Economics.

Implan Investigator: The Economic Impact of a Paper Mill in Easter-Central Wisconsin. Winter 2011. In Cooperation with Northstar Economics.

Principal Investigator: Foreclosures: The New Relationship Between Foreclosures and Unemployment. Winter 2011. External Grant—University of Wisconsin Extension.

Principal Investigator: The Feasibility of a Privately Owned Fitness Center in a Small Town in Rural Wisconsin. Fall 2010. External Grant—Western Wisconsin Investment Group

Principal Investigator: A Duration Analysis of Wisconsin’s Tax Increment Finance Districts. Fall 2010. External Grant—Lincoln Land Institute.

Principal Investigator: The Economic Impact of The Waukesha County Fair. Summer 2010. External Grant—Waukesha County Fair.

Principal Investigator: The Increase in Evictions in Wisconsin— 2000 through 2010. Summer 2010. External Grant—University of Wisconsin-Extension.

Co-Principal Investigator: The Social and Economic Impacts of Evictions in Wisconisn—2000 through 2010. Summer 2010. Internal Grant. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Co-Principal Investigator: An Alternative Use of a Historic Standard Oil Gas Station—A Case Study in Janesville, Wisconsin. Summer 2010. External Grant—Forward Janesville.

Principal Investigator: The Economic Impact of the Tainter Lake Watershed. Fall 2010. External Grant—Tainter Lake Association, Menomonee, Wisconsin.

Principal Investigator: The Economic Impact of An Entrepreneurial Network 2007-2010. Spring 2010. External Grant—Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Network.

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Principal Investigator: The Economic Value of a Graduate Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Summer 2010. Internal Grant—University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Principal Investigator: The Impact of the Housing Crisis on Tax Increment Finance Districts. Spring 2010. External Grant— Lincoln Land Institute.

Principal Investigator: The Relationship between PILOT and Default in Tax Increment Financing. Spring 2010. Internal Grant—University of Wisconsin—Whitewater. Implan Investigator: The Economic Impact of a Bike Trail in Ozaukee County Wisconsin. Spring 2010. In Cooperation with University of Wisconsin Extension

Principal Investigator: A Census Tract Examination of Foreclosures in Wisconsin 2000-2009. Spring 2010. External Grant—Department of Commerce, State of Wisconsin

Principal Investigator: Sheriff’s Sales: Is There a Relationship Between Foreclosures, Sheriff’s Sales and Property Values. Fall 2009. External Grant—University of Wisconsin Extension.

Principal Investigator: The Economic Value of the Walworth County Fair. Fall 2009. External Grant—Walworth County Fair

Principal Investigator: Determinants of Entrepreneurial Activity in Wisconsin: Spring 2009. External Grant—Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Network.

Principal Investigator: The Economic Value of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Spring 2009. Internal Grant—University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Principal Investigator: The Economic Impact of An Entrepreneurial Network 2007. Spring 2008. External Grant— Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Network.

Principal Investigator: A Census Tract Examination of Foreclosures in Wisconsin. Spring 2009. External Grant— Department of Commerce, State of Wisconsin

Principal Investigator: Determinants of Entrepreneurial Activity in Wisconsin: Spring 2009. External Grant—Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Network.

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Principal Investigator: A Study of Off-Campus Housing in Whitewater Wisconsin. Spring 2009. External Grant—City of Whitewater

Principal Investigator: A Best Practices Review of Snow Plowing in Wisconsin. Spring 2009. Internal Grant—University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Principal Investigator: The Economic Impact of the Eagle Lake Watershed. Winter 2008. External Grant—Town of Dover Wisconsin

Principal Investigator: The Economic Impact of An Entrepreneurial Network 2007. Spring 2008. External Grant— Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Network.

Principal Investigator: Foreclosure Patterns: Is There a Relationship Between Demography and the Spike in Foreclosures. Fall 2007. External Grant—University of Wisconsin Extension.

Principal Investigator: The Economic Impact of the Young Theatre on Walworth County. Fall 2007. External Grant— University of Wisconsin Extension.

Implan Investigator: Feasibility Analysis: Creation of a Wood Technology Program at North Central Wisconsin Technical College. Fall 2007. In Cooperation with University of Wisconsin Extension

Co-Principal Investigator: Public Support for and Understand of Tax Increment Financing. Spring 2007. External Grant—The Lincoln Land Institute.

Principal Investigator: Town of Richmond Comprehensive Plan Survey. Winter 2007. External Grant—Town of Richmond.

Co-Principal Investigator: Demutualization: A Hazard Analysis of the Conversion of Former Credit Unions to Publicly Traded Financial Institutions. Winter 2006. External Grant—Credit Union National Association.

Principal Investigator: City of Appleton Comprehensive Plan Survey. Winter 2006. External Grant—City of Appleton.

Principal Investigator: Village of Menomonee Falls Comprehensive Plan Survey. Summer 2006. External Grant—

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Village of Menomonee Falls.

Co-Principal Investigator: The Economic Impact of Development on the Geneva Lake Watershed Survey. Summer 2006. External Grant—Geneva Lakes Conservancy.

Co-Principal Investigator: The History of TIF in Wisconsin. Spring 2006. External Grant—The Lincoln Land Institute.

Principal Investigator, Lake Drawdown: A Debate on the Value of 2 Inches of Water. Spring 2006. External Grant—Rock Koshkonong Lake District.

Principal Investigator. 2006 Survey of Current and Future Manufacturing Jobs In Walworth County Wisconsin. Spring 2006. External Grant—Walworth County Workforce Development Board.

Co-Principal Investigator. Preliminary Cost of Community Services Study: Town of Delavan. Spring 2006. External Grant—Sho-Deen Incorporated.

Co-Principal Investigator: Department of Administration Comprehensive Plan Survey. Fall 2005. External Grant—State of Wisconsin Department of Administration.

Principal Investigator: Is there a Profit Incentive to an ATM Network for Community Banks. Fall 2005. Internal Grant— University of Wisconsin Whitewater.

Co-Principal Investigator: Examination of Interest Rate Differentials between Credit Unions and Commercial Banks. Summer 2005. External Grant—Credit Union National Association.

Principal Investigator: City of Muskego Comprehensive Plan Survey. Winter 2005. External Grant.—City of Muskego.

Co-Principal Investigator: Delavan Lake Economic Impact Study. Summer 2004. External Grant—University of Wisconsin Extension.

Co-Principal Investigator: Economic Impact of Fort Atkinson Memorial Health Services Study. July 2003. External Grant—Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital

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Principal Investigator: City of Muskego —Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Lake District Survey. November 2002. External Grant—City of Muskego.

Principal Investigator: City of Muskego Census of Households— Proposed Community Recreation Center. June 2002. External Grant—City of Muskego.

Research Assistant: City of Muskego Comprehensive Plan Survey. Spring 1998.

Research Assistant: Time, Work & Family Life: A Study of School Teachers, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1998 - 1999.

Student Research: Joseph Carroll. A Coincident Economic Index for Wisconsin’s Counties. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship. 2010.

Joseph Carroll. Factor Analysis and Principal Component Analysis. NCUR. 2010.

Jon Schellin. The Economic Value of a UW-Whitewater Education to the State of Wisconsin: A Subset Analysis of Varsity Athletes at UW-Whitewater. NCUR. 2010.

Kevin J. Selch. An Evaluation of the Contemporaneous Response to the Publication of John Maynard Keynes’ The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money. Proceedings of The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2003

Teaching Experience MBA Introductory Economics (Fall 2001) MBA Managerial Economics (Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2010, Spring 2011) Intermediate Microeconomics (Summer 2001, Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010) MBA Business Conditions Analysis (Summer 2001, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006) Introduction to Microeconomics (Fall 2000, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Fall 2004, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2011) Global Perspectives (Fall 1999, Spring 2000) Money and Banking (Spring 1996, Summer 1996, Fall 1996, Spring 1997, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010)

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Urban, Regional, and Transportation Economics (Fall 2003, Fall 2004, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010) Labor Problem Analysis (Spring 1999) Economics of Discrimination (Spring 1997, Summer 1997, Fall 1997, Summer 1998, Fall 1998) Introduction to Macroeconomics (Spring 1998, Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006) Comparative Economic Systems (Fall 2007)

Honors/Awards/Membership Wisconsin Idea Fellow 2004 Adjunct Faculty: University of Wisconsin Extension 2005— Present American Economic Association 2000—Present Midcontinent Regional Science Association (MCRSA) 2002—Present Secretary: Midcontinent Regional Science Association (MCRSA). 2007-2009 Vice President: Midcontinent Regional Science Association (MCRSA). 2009 President Elect: Midcontinent Regional Science Association (MCRSA). 2010 Program Chair: MCRSA Meetings June 2010, —St Louis, Missouri Program Chair: MCRSA Meetings May 2009, —Milwaukee, Wisconsin Program Chair: MCRSA Meetings June 2008, —Colorado Springs, Colorado Program Chair: MCRSA Meetings June 2007, —Kansas City Missouri Program Chair: MCRSA Meetings June 2006, —Indianapolis Indiana Program Chair: MCRSA Meetings June 2004, —Madison Wisconsin

Associate Editor Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy—2009-Present

Referee Contemporary Economic Policy Economic Development Quarterly The Industrial Geographer

Employment All Employee's Credit Union Chief Operating Officer

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COO of $13,000,000 Industrial Credit Union in Euclid Ohio 1990 to 1994

Warner & Swasey Credit Union Loan/Collections Manager Supervised Lending Operations for $7,000,000 Credit Union in Cleveland Ohio 1988 to 1990

Transamerica Financial Services Branch Manger Supervised Operations of Finance Company in Janesville Wisconsin 1986 to 1988

University Service Seminar: 27th Annual UW System Faculty College May 2005 Seminar: AACSB Strategic Management Seminar, Madison June 2003 Department of Economics Assessment Committee, 2002- present Advisory Committee, 2002-present Advisor, Whitewater Economics Society, 2002- 2007 Advisor, Omicron Delta Epsilon, 2002-2007 Internship Committee, 2002-present College of Business and Economics Irvin L. Young Professor of Entrepreneurship Selection Committee, Fall 2002 Strategic Planning Committee, 2003-present University of Wisconsin-Whitewater University Writing Award Committee, 2004-present General Education Review Committee, 2003-2005 Public Policy and Administrative Review Committee, 2003-present Advisor— Undergraduate Research Grant Recipient 2002-2003 Graduate Economics Forum, Lecture Series Chair, 1996-1999 Economics Department Graduate Recruiting Committee, 1998- 1999

Community Service Comprehensive Planning Commission: Muskego, Wisconsin, 1997-2000 Michael Vartanian College Scholarship Committee, 1994-Present Conservation Planning Committee: Muskego, Wisconsin, 2000- 2001 St John the Baptist Armenian Church, Chairman 1994-1998, 1999-2005 St John the Baptist Armenian Church, Diocesan Council Delegate 2005-Present

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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, Audit Committee, 2010-Present Zoning Board of Appeals: Muskego Wisconsin, 2002-Present Whitewater Community Development Authority, ad-hoc member 2002-2004

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