Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin

Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin
Author: Pat Dillon
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2010-06-30
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0299235432

Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin surveys the best green restaurants, lodgings, shops, and activities southern Wisconsin has to offer. Dine at independent, locally owned eateries that serve up delicious fare grown and raised by farmers right down the road. Overnight at peaceful inns that sponsor workshops on topics ranging from cheesemaking to sustainability. Scour markets that sell locally foraged mushrooms, berries, and syrups as well as arts and crafts created by local artisans. Bicycle through southern Wisconsin, stopping at small-scale farms where travelers are not only welcome but encouraged to visit. Honorable Mention, Foreword Magazine’s Travel Guidebook of the Year

Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin

Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin
Author: Pat Dillon
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2011-10-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0299284131

Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin showcases the best green restaurants, lodgings, shops, and activities in Wisconsin’s Northland. Learn about exploring the cliffs and caves of the Niagara Escarpment while biking the Door Peninsula. Carpool to the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair in Custer where you can stay at a nearby solar-powered inn. Take an all day eco-geo-history tour of the north woods near Hayward, explore the Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest, kayak the Mississippi River backwaters, and much more.

Paddling Southern Wisconsin

Paddling Southern Wisconsin
Author: Mike Svob
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2012
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781931599771

Paddling Southern Wisconsin will guide you down some of the state's most alluring rivers, immersing you in its shifting landscape and infinite beauty.

Best Hikes Near Madison

Best Hikes Near Madison
Author: Michael Ream
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762785705

Take a Hike! Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Here are forty-three of the best hikes, nearly all within an hour’s drive of Madison, Wisconsin—from the Capital City State Trail to Devil’s Lake State Park. The hikes offer skyline views, a range of landscapes, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, this guide offers plenty to choose from: • Picnic Point • Pheasant Branch Conservancy • Gibraltar Rock • Blue Mound State Park • Pope Farm Park • Meadow Valley and Cave Trails Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as views, and if it’s suitable for families with kids); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area’s wildlife.

The Great Wisconsin Touring Book

The Great Wisconsin Touring Book
Author: Gary G. Knowles
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2006
Genre: Automobile travel
ISBN: 9781931599672

Road trip through Wisconsin, stopping along the way to admire the spectacular view or visit a historical site. The guide features a special insert of color photos, along with detailed maps and descriptions of some of the most scenic roads in the Badger State.

Travel Wild Wisconsin

Travel Wild Wisconsin
Author: Candice Gaukel Andrews
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2013-05-24
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0299291634

Have you ever heard a wolf howl in Wisconsin's Northwoods, watched thousands of ancient sturgeon roil the waters of one of the largest inland lakes in the United States, or tagged a monarch butterfly before it begins one of the world's great migrations to its winter habitat in Mexico? Travel Wild Wisconsin is your seasonal guide to genuine wildlife encounters with an amazing array of birds, mammals, fish, and insects in Wisconsin's most beautiful natural settings: state wildlife areas, rivers, lakes, flowages, and preserves as well as national wildlife refuges and forests. Wisconsin native Candice Gaukel Andrews shares natural history and lore, accounts of her own experiences with Wisconsin wildlife, and insights from biologists, environmental educators, and citizen scientists, so that you can seek a wildlife encounter of your own. So come spy on the spring courtship dance of the greater prairie chicken, search for elusive and elegant white-tailed deer in summer, touch a tiny saw-whet owl on one special day in autumn, and thrill to the sound of thousands of tundra swans as they migrate through the Mississippi Flyway just before the first snow falls. Make this the year you Travel Wild Wisconsin.

Paddling Southern Minnesota

Paddling Southern Minnesota
Author: Lynne Smith Diebel
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2007
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781931599788

Detailed maps, photography, trip descriptions, water conditions, wildlife, history

Ultimate Journeys for Two

Ultimate Journeys for Two
Author: Mike Howard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2017
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1426218397

Written by the founders of HoneyTrek.com, this inspiring book reveals hidden-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgettable couples travel. In these informative pages, Mike and Anne Howard--officially the World's Longest Honeymooners and founders of the acclaimed travel blog HoneyTrek--whisk you away to journeys of a lifetime. Drawing on their experience traveling together across seven continents, they curate the globe and offer tested-and-approved recommendations for intrepid couples, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any couple--no matter their age or budget. Chapters are organized by type of destination (for example, beaches, mountains, and deserts) to help travelers discover new places and experiences based on their interests. Each entry focuses on a specific region, getting to the essence of each locale and its one-of-a-kind offerings. The authors reveal the best time to visit, the best places to stay, and recommended activities--each with their own adventure rating to illustrate level of intensity. Special features include funny and insightful stories from the Howards' own adventures, expert advice from other renowned traveling couples, and tips to increase the romance and excitement at each destination. A large map shows every location covered in the book, and each entry has a locator map depicting the city and country. Both entertaining and informative, this book is an invaluable resource and inspiration for a lifetime of travel.

Wisconsin Waterfalls

Wisconsin Waterfalls
Author: Patrick J. Lisi
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781879483507

Venture into the woods and hike along the rivers in search of Wisconsin's beautiful waterfalls. This book features full-color photos and descriptions of more than 80 falls, including some just across the borders. The perfect family activity, waterfall hunting is quiet, peaceful and a perfect way to spend time outdoors.

Vacation Sloth Travel Guide Green Bay Wisconsin, USA

Vacation Sloth Travel Guide Green Bay Wisconsin, USA
Author: Richard Mayor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2017-10-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781978442535

Vacation Sloth Travel Guide Green Bay Wisconsin, USA is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Top 28 city attractions, top 50 city restaurants, top 57 hotels, and more than a dozen monthly weather statistics. This travel guide is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this pocket book be part of yet another fun Green Bay adventure :)