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Motorcycle HillClimb, Dyracuse

Park, town of Rome. Watch as mo-tocross riders attempt to climb thevery vertical course. 715-325-8014,715-325-8013, [email protected], rapidangels.com.

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Not Your Average Triathlon,The Lure Bar & Grill, 1735

Archer Lane, town of Rome. Individuals canparticipate in a 3- to 10-mile bike ride, a 1- or 3-milewalk or run, and a 1- or 3-mile canoe or kayak ride.Registration forms are available online atromepubliclibrary.org. 715-451-1389.

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ADAMS COUNTY DESTINATIONSPETENWELL AND CASTLE ROCK LAKESTwo of the best-kept secrets in Wisconsin are Petenwell and Castle Rock lakes, the second- andfourth-largest inland lakes in the state, together covering more than 60 square miles. In AdamsCounty, the shores of Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake are dotted with public launch sites, andvisitors can enjoy water-skiing, swimming, sailing and boating on its beautiful blue waters.Spectacular sunsets await along the many miles of wooded shoreline. For the angler, there arewalleye, northern pike, bass and perch lurking just beneath the surface.

ROMELocated on the northern border of Adams County and the edge of Petenwell Lake, the town ofRome offers myriad recreation choices and scenic country vistas. ATV riding and camping areamong the many activities summer visitors to Rome can enjoy. Highway 13 south of WisconsinRapids and north of Friendship.

ROCHE-A-CRI STATE PARKThe 300 foot sandstone mesa, from which the park derives its name, once was an island in gla-cial Lake Wisconsin. The summit, now accessible by a stairway of solid white-oak planks, offers abreathtaking, 120-mile panorama. The varied terrains of the 425-acre park, include grasslands,open cliffs, pine barrens, oak forest, prairie and the meandering Carter Creek. Roche-A-Cri StatePark offers 42 wooded campsites. There are toilets, water and picnic tables. The park has fourmiles of marked hiking trails. 1767 Highway 13 in Friendship.

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Corn-N-Tater Fest, 11 a.m. to 4p.m., Grand Marsh Lions Park,

Highway E, Grand Marsh. Enjoy roast beef, sweet cornand baked potatoes. Bingo, rides, crafts, music and aflea market are also planned. 608-339-7657.

Jet ski races, Petenwell Lake. The Great Lakes Water Cross Jet Ski Races willbe held for the first time this summer on this date, with races also planned

for June 29, July 20 and September 1. [email protected], greatlakeswatercross.com.

Taste of Rome,Alpine Village

Business Park, town of Rome. Enjoy aparade, crafts, music and, of course,food. 715-325-8013, romewi.com.

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Superior Vistas Bike Tour, 7:30 a.m., Thompson’sWest End Park in Washburn. Ride scenic, paved, low

traffic roads. The tour features loops of 13-, 19-, 34-, 52-, 70-, a 40-miles outand back and a century (100-mile) ride. This is a fully-supported ride withroute map, support vehicles, and food/beverage stops en-route and at thefinish. 800-284-9484, [email protected], superiorvistas.org.

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bration and Ice Cream Social,Ashland. Enjoy ice cream onthe Court House Lawn from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 11 a.m.,there will be a parade, fol-lowed by a carnival, a concertat Memorial Park, Fire Runand fireworks over Chequa-megon Bay. 800-284-9484,[email protected],visitashland.com.

Ashland BayDays Festi-

val, Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Bayview Park on East U.S. Highway 2 inAshland. This festival along Lake Superiorincludes arts and crafts, food, entertain-ment, Sprint Triathlon, Strong Man andBam-Bam Contest, cardboard boat races,pie-eating contest, 5K and 10K fun runand walk and a Battle of the Bands. 800-284-9484, [email protected],ashlandbaydays.com.

Apostle Islands Inline Marathon and ALMT (a little more than) Half Marathon, 8:30 a.m.,Madeline Island. The race is held on Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands in Lake

Superior. A better venue for eye candy is hard to find. You will skate through beautiful forest and alongbreathtaking Lake Superior panoramas. 800-284-9484, [email protected], apostleislandsinline.com

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of Ashland. Enjoy racingaction at these WISSOTA-sanctioned stock car races.800-284-9484, [email protected],abcraceway.com. WI-5001651016

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Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2p.m., downtown Ashland.Take a tour of Ashland’smurals and check out theClassic Car Show on MainStreet. 800-284-9484,[email protected],ashlandbaydays.com.

ASHLANDLake Superior’s Hometown is the‘Historic Mural Capital of Wis-consin,’ a title that brings intourists from all around to seethese life-sized murals on thesides of historic brownstonebuildings in an eight-block area.800-284-9484, visitashland.com.

THE APOSTLEISLANDSAn archipelago of 22 islandslocated just one half-hour north,and part of the Apostle IslandNational Lakeshore. 715-779-3397, nps.gov/apis/index.htm.

MADELINE ISLANDRich in beauty and possessing aunique atmosphere, visitorsreach the island aboard one ofthe ferries of the MadelineIsland Ferry Line. 715-747-2801,madelineisland.com.

WATERFALLSEnjoy outstanding Waterfalls at Copper Falls State Park inMellen. Visitors to Ashland County will also find scenic water-falls at Morgan Falls. 715-274-5123, dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/copperfalls.

Manomin PowWow, Bad River Reservation. 800-284-9484,[email protected], visitashland.com.AUG. 16-18:

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Fair, Fairgrounds in Marengo.The fair features a carnival,games, 4-H exhibits, a tractorpull, animals, softball gamesand food. 800-284-9484,[email protected],visitashland.com.

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Dorchester Days, Dorchester.The weekend includes the

Wisconsin State Championship tractor pull, mini-rod pull, truckpull, carnival, softball tournament, horseshoe tournament,charcoal chicken dinner on Sunday, kiddie parade, streetdance, food and refreshments. 715-654-5006.

Willard Polka Fest and Rum-mage Sale, Friday 6:30 p.m. to

10:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to5:30 p.m., Willard Community Center and West Side Hall. Enjoypolka music and shopping all weekend. Friday $7, Saturday $12and Sunday $10. 715-267-6639.

Owen Junior Fair, MillpondPark, Owen. The Fair offers

carnival rides, music, bingo, a city wide garage sales, volleyballtournaments, fire dept. water fights, raffles, antique tractorpull and ATV pull. Fireworks will be part of the Fair at dusk onSaturday with a parade and chicken dinner on Sunday. 715-229-2404.

Colby Cheese Days, Colby. Thisevent features a cheese run,

cheese curd throwing contest, parade, amusement rides, freeColby cheese, ATV and tractor pulls. Participants race in Chari-ots of Cheese 5k/10k races and 1mile kids run. 715-223-4435,chariotsofcheese.org, worldchampionshipcheesecurdthrow.com.

The Highground’s AnnualRide to Remember Motorcy-

cle Rally, opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Neillsville.Motorcycles will join the procession at the WCCN Pavilion tomeet at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park. Located onHighway 10, 3 miles west of Neillsville. 715-743-4224, thehighground.org.

Loyal Corn Fest, Loyal. This event features horseshoe tournaments, horse, truck and tractor pulls,Spanky’s Run/Walk 5k and 10K, a carnival, live music, food including Loyal’s renowned corn on

the cob. The festival hosts one of the area’s best parades including favorites Steady Eddie and Travis, Guinness Book of WorldRecords stilt walkers. 715-255-8772. For Run/Walk information, call 715-255-9441.

Granton Fall Fest, Granton. Thiscommunity festival, celebrated since

1951, is focused on children and family activities includinggames, carnival, softball tournament, flower show, mini-rodpull, tractor pull, music and a parade on Sunday. 715-238-7440.

Central Wisconsin Horse Sale,Clark County Fairgrounds,

Highway 10, Neillsville. Wisconsin’s largest horse sale, includinghorse equipment, machinery and horse-drawn vehicles, allclasses of horses and mules available. Antiques, collectibles,Amish quilts, crafts, furniture, wagons and more will be sold.715-238-8088, centralwihorsesale.net.

Oct. 5: Thorp Pumpkin Fest, 9 a.m. to 4p.m., downtown Thorp. This family event

includes pumpkin carving, hay rides, farmer’s market andmore. Enjoy many cultural activities amid the color of theseason. 715-669-5371.

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THE HIGHGROUNDThe Highground in Neillsville is a 146-acremanned veteran’s memorial park that paystribute to the dead, and honors the survivors,their service, and their sacrifice. Open tovisitors year-round. The pavilion originallyserved as the main entrance and basic exhibitfor the State of Wisconsin at the 1964 and1965 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Mead-ow. An information center is open daily from10 am-5 pm. www.thehighground.org

MUNSON BRIDGEWINERYLocated on the former Munson Farm in With-ee, the farm and home are just down the roadfrom the Munson Bridge that crosses the BlackRiver. Relax by the family pond and enjoy oneof the many specialty wines made from freshlocal ingredients such as: raspberry, elderber-ry, boysenberry, plum, blackberry, crabapple,cranberry, maple syrup and more. munson-bridgewinery.com.

LAKE ARBUTUS/HATFIELD –RECREATIONAL AREAEnjoy the 835 acre lake with 9 miles of shore-line, sandy beaches for swimming, play areasfor the kids, great boating, skiing and fishingawaits you. This is a resort haven with manyaccommodations to suit your stay. Immediateaccess to camping, cabin rentals, motel andATV trails. The dining accommodations arealso a delight. Check out the giant flea mar-kets and craft sales throughout the summer,within walking distance. Visit Levis/TrowMound Recreational Area for great hikingand biking trails or take the family rollerskating at the newly renovated Lake ArbutusPavilion. Fun for the entire family!

MUSEUMSThe 1897 Clark County Jail Museum, the ReedSchool, Tufts’ Mansion, O’Neill Manor, SilverDome Ballroom as well as several historicdowntowns and local Historical Society Mu-seums are worth a visit. clarkcountytourism-wi.org

LEVIS MOUND, TROWMOUND TRAILSThe Levis Mound and TrowMound recreational trail in southern Clark County features 25 miles of mountain bike trails offering riders a variety ofterrain, from easy wooded singletrack to technical pitches. The trails also feature views of the surrounding 133,000 acre county forest.The trail system began as a cross-country ski trail and has grown to over 30 kilometers of expertly groomed trails for cross-country skiing. Thesetrails also offer snowshoers and hikers miles of trails to explore. Facilities include a chalet, running water, campsites and restrooms.

THE HIGHGROUNDThe Highground in Neillsville is a 146-acremanned veteran’s memorial park that paystribute to the dead, and honors the survivors,their service, and their sacrifice. Open tovisitors year-round. The pavilion originallyserved as the main entrance and basic exhibitfor the State of Wisconsin at the 1964 and1965 New York World’s Fair in FlushingMeadow. An information center is open dailyfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. thehighground.org

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28th annualMemorial

Day ATV Rally. Enjoy more than 200 miles ofATV and UTV trails on Wisconsin's largest trailsystem. Register for the rally and receive apoker run sheet, as well as a limited editionMemorial Rally bandana and a free Iron Coun-ty ATV map. Pre-registrants will receive entryinto a raffle. 715-561-4334 or 715-476-2389.

Lupine Junefest, Mercer.Ride in bike tours of 10-,

26-, 28- or 50-miles, a classic car show, a craftand flea fair, silent auction, music, food andbeverages. There will be a pre-event meet-and-greet on June 7. 715-476-2389.

Turtle River CanoeChallenge, Mercer.

Participate in canoe and kayak races, browsepaddle sports equipment at this inauguralevent. There will be a pre-event social andcheck-in on June 8. 715-476-2389.

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3rd Annual RollinIron Bike Fest,Hurley. Find

adventure at the 3rd Annual Rollin Iron BikeFest. Meet your friends or make new ones asyou enjoy one of the friendliest bike festsaround. Enjoy great food including a pigroast, cold drinks, street bands and a pokerrun. 715-561-4334.

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North Wood CountyHistorical Society

Governor William Upham Mansion212 W 3rd St Marshfield WI 54449

715-387-3322Office hours 9:00AM -1:00PM Daily

Museum Tours Wednesday & Saturday1:30 - 4:00PM

Educational non profit organization & historicalarchive serving Marshfield and the surrounding area.

Dairyfest Pie & Ice Cream Social June 8th .Victorian Christmas Exhibit December 7th and 8th

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ODONATA ART STUDIOFeaturing artists’ work from around the region, napsfor the Northwoods Art Tour from July 26 to 28 areavailable at the studio which is located at 4774 N Hwy51 South, Mercer. northwoodsarttour.com.

IRON COUNTY HISTORICALSOCIETYMUSEUMLocated at 303 Iron Street in Hurley, view iron andtimber displays as well as artifacts from the old syna-gogue and other area churches, clothing and theclock tower. Discover a model train running througha version of early Hurley. Free admission. 715-561-2244, ironcountymuseum.org.

FLAMBEAU TRAILFollow the footsteps of Native Americans, voyagersand first settlers as they journeyed through IronCounty on the famous Flambeau Trail. Learn howtransportation, via this ancient “woodland highway”and later by railroad, opened up northern Wisconsinto new settlers and development. ironcountywi.com/?110680.

Blacksmithing event, Hurley. Watch demonstrations of raw iron hammerand anvil work at the Iron County Historical Society Museum. Furniture,

ornaments and decorations will be created with tools from 200 years ago. Free admission. 10a.m. to 3 p.m. 715-561-2244.

Iron County Fair,Saxon. The Fair fea-

tures carnival rides, horse events, firemans’competitions, music, food and exhibits. 715-561-5780.

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Mercer Loon Day, downtownMercer. This is your opportunity to

act a little “looney.” Enjoy arts and crafts, food and aloon calling contest. A street dance will be held onfrom 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 6. 715-476-2389.

Kimball Centennial Porkand Beef Roast, Town of

Kimball. The town celebrates 100 years withfood, entertainment and fun at the KimballCommunity Center. 3 p.m. 715-561-2344.

JULY 27:

Mercer LionsDuck Race, 1

p.m. Rugger’s Landing in Mercer.Stop in for your chance to win cashprizes. 715-583-4578.

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Strawberry Craft & Gift FestivalStrawberry Craft & Gift FestivalSat & Sun May 25 & 26 9:30am - 4:30pm both daysFairgrounds - Hwy 70 W & Sundstein Rd. Eagle River, WI

100’s of mid west craft and gift artisans. Huge strawberry shortcake &other strawberry delicacies. Entertainment. Free Admission.

Watermelon Days Craft & Gift FestivalWatermelon Days Craft & Gift FestivalFri, Sat & Sun July 5, 6 & 7 Fri & Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm • Sun 10am - 3:30pmFairgrounds - Hwy 70 W & Sundstein Rd. Eagle River, WI

Good Food, Free Watermelon, Free Admission Artisans from throughoutthe mid west selling, and demonstrating the absolute newest in folk art,country and fine crafts.

Apple Harvest Craft & Gift ShowApple Harvest Craft & Gift ShowSat & Sun August 31 & September 1 9:30am - 4:30pm both daysFairgrounds - Hwy 70 W & Sundstein Rd. Eagle River, WI

Apple Pie, Ice Cream & More - the newest in fall & winter items. FreeAdmission.

ArtWorld 2013ArtWorld 2013Sat & Sun September 7 & 8 Sat 9am - 5pm • Sun 9am - 4pmMarathon Park, 1201 Stewart Ave.

Wausau Expo buildings will be crammed full of fine crafts, art and giftsfor fall, winter and the upcoming holiday season. Good food and picnictable seating.

Summer EventsSummer Events

Summer Solstice, Bear PawOutdoorAd-venture Resort, White Lake. Enjoy live

music, fire, catapults/trebuchets, cinnamon buns and coffeealong some of the favorite trails in Langlade County. Events in-clude a midnight ride on Friday night, a cinnamon bun ride onSaturday morning and a scavenger dash on Saturday. 715-882-3502, lambatrails.com, [email protected].

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Fourth of July parade and fireworks,parade begins at 7:30 p.m., Antigo. Enjoy

the holiday while watching the parade along 10th Avenue.Fireworks to follow at 9:20 p.m. at the Antigo High School.715-623-4134, [email protected], antigochamber.com.

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Langlade County Youth Fair, LangladeCounty Fairgrounds, Antigo. This five-

day event features live music, shows, a midway, animal sales andjudging, ademolitionderby, stock car racingand tractorpulls. langla-decountyfair.com.

Fly-InAir

Show, 9 a.m., Langlade Coun-ty Airport, Antigo. Pancakeand waffle breakfast from 9a.m. to11a.m., freeYoungEa-gle flights for first-time flyersages 8 to 17. Lunch servedfrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Theshow will feature a bouncehouse, flight simulator, raf-fles, games, face painting, icecreamandmore.Air showat1p.m. with aircraft on display.Pilots and kids eat free.

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Leaves Bike Ride, SummitLake Park, Summit Lake. Joinus for a ride through thespectacular fall scenery. Theride features four differentroute lengths, 6-, 18-, 38- and76-miles. 715-623-4134.antigochamber.com.

Wolfman Triathlon, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. A unique,off-road triathlon in the beautiful Wolf River

area. The race consists of 3 segments, including a 3-mile river raceon class 1 and 2 whitewater, a 12-mile mountain bike ride on singleand double track course on the Nicolet-Roche trail system and theBear Paw system with a river crossing and a 3-mile trail run on thebanks of the Wolf. A post-race party at Bear Paw OutdoorAdventure Resort will include a pig roast, awards and [email protected], wolfmantriathlon.org.

LANGLADECOUNTYDESTINATIONSICE AGE TRAILDust off your hiking boots andhead to Langlade County. Boast-ing 50 miles of the thousand-mile Ice Age Trail you can get ataste for the Trail on any of fi vesegments that run through thecounty.

MOCCASINLAKE TRAILAt 5.5 miles long, the MoccasinLake Trail is used both for hikingand horseback riding in thesummer months. Located west ofElcho, this area features a varietyof rolling terrain, and is high-lighted by two river basins.Facilities include a parking area,restrooms, warming shelter withfirewood and tables. From Anti-go, travel north on Highway 45for approximately 18 miles. Next,turn left onto Enterprise LakeRoad. Then, go west on Mocca-sin Lake Road to Bear Road.Finally, go south on Bear Roadfor one mile to the trail head.

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Splash-N-Dash, Veterans Memorial Park at JackLake, Deerbrook. The Antigo Swim Club pre-

sents anaquathonevent that includes ahalf-mile ‘splash’ in Jack Lake,followed by a 5k trail ‘dash’ through the woods. [email protected], tandhtiming.com.

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Fuddfest Country Music Festival, Deer-brook. Enjoy five days country music and

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COUNCIL GROUNDS STATE PARKLocated along the Wisconsin River, this park offers something for almost everyone. The 508-acre park offers a variety of activities and sights year round. There are 55 campsites with showers andflush toilets and 19 sites with electricity. There is a 217-foot beach with plenty of room for swimming and sun bathing. Numerous trails and picnic sites can also be found at Council Grounds. 715-536-8773

PRAIRIE TRAILS PARKMerrill’s newest park is located near the corner of Highway G and Highway K along the Prairie River. This 99-acre park features 2.5 miles ofpedestrian trails along the Prairie River, which is a Class "A" trout stream. The park features a scenic overlook, outdoor education pavilion,boardwalk, bridge, two canoe landings, a handicap accessible fishing pier and parking.

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downtown Tomahawk. Thousands of mo-torcycle enthusiasts journey to Tomahawkfor live entertainment and the newestHarley-Davidson motorcycles, as well asraising money for the Muscular DystrophyAssociation. tomahawkfallride.com.

SEPT. 11-15:Main Street Memories Car Show, 10 a.m., Tomahawk. A full day of children’s events willbe on Saturday, including vintage motorcycles and a skate board competition at Pride

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Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo,Lincoln County Fairgrounds,Merrill. The event features afull schedule of rodeoevents. Tickets can becharged to a credit card atthe Merrill Chamber ofCommerce. 877-907-2757,wisconsinriverprorodeo.com.

June Dairy Break-fast, MARC, Mer-rill. Enjoy wafflesand sausage forbreakfast. Learnabout dairy farms,see animals andmore. 715-536-9474.

Fireworks,MARC, Merrill.Enjoy a fire-works display atdusk.

Merrill Airport Days, Merrill. Browse many types of aircraft and visit a flea market.Skydiving demonstrations and food are also available at the event. 715-536-2024

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GLEASONMUD BOGSRacers in eightclasses kick up dirt atthe track in a 300’mud pit in Gleason.Races planned forJune 15, July 13, Aug. 17and Sept. 14. 715-873-3436.

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Fourth of July Celebration,Marathon Park, Wausau.Enjoy carnival rides, games,live entertainment, food,and fireworks. Free admis-sion. 715-842-2688, wausauareajaycees.org.

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Summer Kick-Off Celebration, OakIsland Park, Wausau. Kick off the sum-

mer with live music, activities, food and an outdoor movie on agiant inflatable screen at dusk. 715-843-0748, wausauareaevents.org.

Badger State Games. Wiscon-sin athletes will participate insports including archery,sporting clays, duathalon,martial arts, swimming andbowling. 715-355-8788,badgerstategames.org.

Canoe Slalom Nationals andNorth American Championships,

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitewater Park, downtownWausau. Wit-ness open canoe slalom racing at its finest along the challeng-ing whitewater of the Wisconsin River. The Championships willfeature nearly 40 different classes of boats and competitors.715-203-1279, wausauwhitewater.org.

ChalkFest, 400 Block, Wausau.DowntownWausau will be

transformed by artists of all ages and their colorful pastel artdrawings. Artists of all levels of ability are encourages toparticipate. 715-843-0748, wausauareaevents.org.

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Little Bull Falls LogJam Festival, River Park, Mosinee. Step back in time and enjoy Mosinee's rich log-ging history along the Wisconsin River. The Festival will feature live entertainment, historical displays,

lumberjack shows, artisans, vendors, food and refreshments. The weekend also includes canoe races, the Little Bull Falls Woods-man 5k Run/Walk and fireworks. Free admission. 715-693-4330, logjamfestival.org.

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, Fern Island Park, Wausau. Blues Fest features national and regional acts, abeer garden and festival-style foods. Be prepared to show age identification on-site. Lawn chairs

permitted. No carry-ins. No pets. 715-843-0748, wausauareaevents.org.

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RIB MOUNTAIN STATE PARKAs the fourth highest peak in Wisconsin, Rib Mountain StatePark offers a view that is particularly breathtaking from the60-foot observation tower. With 1,500+ acres, the park boasts awell-maintained network of hiking and nature trails. Thetrails meander through the park’s rocky outcroppings,offering fun places to climb or sit and enjoy the views. Hometo Granite Peak Ski Area, which offers chair lift rides in the fallfor taking in the fall colors. 715-842-2522, skigranitepeak.com

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DELLS OF THE EAU CLAIRE COUNTY PARKThe Dells of the Eau Claire Park in Aniwa features uniquegeological features created by the Eau Claire River. With 27campsites and the adjacent Ice Age Trail, this park offersvisitors a number of trails along with swimming beach,waterfalls and rapids.

MARATHON COUNTYDESTINATIONSWOODSON HISTORY CENTER ANDYAWKEY HOUSEMUSEUMHome to the Marathon County Historical Society, the WoodsonHistory Center is a brick home built in 1914 with a rich history.Today it contains a library and archives, artifacts and exhibits.Across the street lies the Cyrus and Alice Yawkey house, a1900/1901 Classical Revival styled house. It features beautifulstained glass windows, art glass lighting fixtures and manyoriginal Yawkey furnishings. A small entrance fee is chargedfor non-members of the Society. A formal garden, completewith pergola, pond and fountain is open to the public fromApril to October.

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Julie Lee & White Rose Band ............8-12 p.m.from Fargo, ND $13

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Wooden Boat Show, Friday 7 p.m.,Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 8a.m. to 2 p.m., Minocqua. Viewmore than 50 boats, as well as‘wooden’ cars. A wooden boatparade will be followed by a waterski show. 715-453-4511, minocqua-woodenboatshow.com.

Art Fair, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.,

downtown Rhinelander. This eventwill be held on the lawn of theOneida County Courthouse. Therewill be dozens of art and craftvendors, entertainment, food andmore. 715-365-7464,explorerhinelander.com.

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HODAGRhinelander is a city of about 7,700 people in Oneida Countyand is home to a fabled beast called the Hodag, which can beseen around the town. Visitors can get their picture taken witha sculpture of the creature when they stop at the VisitorCenter on Highway 8. 715-365-7464, explorerhinelander.com.

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Beef-A-Rama, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Minoc-qua. This event featuresaday full ofac-tivities, including cook-offs, live music,a Parade of Beef and the Rump RoastRun. The day’s festivities endwith beefsandwiches at Torpy Park. 800-44-NORTH, beef-a-rama.com.

NicoletWheel-A- Way,

Don Burnside Park, Three Lakes. Thisride sends bikers through the NicoletNational Forest. This fun cycling eventis not a race, but rather a scenic touralong an 18-mile or 36-mile route.715-546-3344,threelakes.com/wheelaway.

ONEIDA COUNTY DESTINATIONSWISCONSIN RIVER CRUISESRide down the majestic Wisconsin River on a 76-foot, two-story excursion boat called theWilderness Queen. Sightseeing tours out of Rhinelander run fromMay through October,with dinner cruises on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in the summer. 715-369-7500, wis-consinrivercruises.com.

WILLOW FLOWAGEA great fishing spot in Oneida County, the Flowage covers 4,200 acres and provides anglerswith great opportunities to hook musky, panfish, bass, pike and walleye. Four boat landingsprovide access. Take Highway 8 west from north of Tomahawk, then head north on WillowRoad. dnr.state.wi.us/lakes/lakepages/LakeDetail.aspx?wbic=1528300

KOVAC PLANETARIUMFrank Kovac spent more than a decade building this facility near Rhinelander. The two-ton,22-foot diameter, electrically driven globe planetarium shows every star – painted by handby Frank himself – in Wisconsin’s night sky. 715-487-4411, kovacplanetarium.com; open 7days a week

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ONEIDA COUNTY COURTHOUSEBuilt in 1910, the Courthouse in Rhinelander is famous for its Tiffany glass dome. Thebuilding was designed by a Manitowoc architect and was named to the National Register ofHistoric Places in 1981. 715-369-6157, co.oneida.wi.gov.

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Riverfront Rendezvous, 10 a.m. to 10p.m., Pfiffner Pioneer Park, Stevens

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Midwest Renewable EnergyFair, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Renew

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28 WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 WWW.STEVENTSPOINTJOURNAL.COMPORTAGE COUNTYCelebrate Plover, 9 a.m. to midnight,Lake Pacawa Park, Plover. Help celebrate

Plover at this family-friendly event featuring a craft, farmerand flea market, a food court and live music featuring DoubleTap from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Grand Union from 8 p.m tomidnight. 715-345-5258, http://www.ploverwi.gov

20th Annual Midwest RecumbentRally, Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,

Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., downtownStevens Point. This is the World's Largest Recumbent Bike Rally.Registration and check in on Friday, along with an ice creamride and ice cream social. Saturday’s schedule includes a morn-ing tour, test rides, swap meet, lunch and self-guided tour.Sunday’s schedule features a breakfast buffet, super tour andlunch. 715-341-2453, hostelshoppe.com.

Bluegrass in the Pines Festival,noon to midnight, Rosholt

Fair Park, Rosholt. The Festival includes old-time music, danc-ing and picking sessions. 715-884-6996, highwatermusic.com/bluegrass-in-the-pines.html.

Amish Quilt, Craft and Furniture Auc-tion, Amherst Fairgrounds, Amherst.

Hundreds of quilts and wall hangings, crafts, furniture, fleamarket and bake sale. Large selection of Amish-made qualitygoods. 920-450-1843, www.maderauction.com.

Riverfront Jazz Festi-val, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.,

Pfiffner Pioneer Park, Stevens Point. Drop in for the largestoutdoor jazz festival in central Wisconsin, featuring greatmusic and fine dining. 715-345-2976, riverfrontjazzfestival.com.

Art in the Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pfiffn-er Pioneer Park, Stevens Point. Art in

the Park Stevens Point is a gathering of artists and crafts peo-ple displaying their work on sale or are demonstrating theircraftsmanship. Children can participate in artistic projects andgrown-ups can experience and purchase art. 715-344-8901,artintheparkstevenspoint.org.

Dozynki Harvest Festival, Sat-urday noon to 8 p.m., Sunday

noon to 6 p.m., downtown Stevens Point. Enjoy music from avariety of polka bands along with Polish and American Food, afarmers market, Polish crafts and demonstrations, arts andcrafts. There’s also a Polka Mass with dance and refreshmentsto follow on Sunday. downtownstevenspoint.com.

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PORTAGE COUNTYDESTINATIONSUWSPMUSEUMOF NATURAL HISTORYA free museum on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point features exhibits of wildlife and geology fromaround the world. The museum is openMonday through Thurs-day 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. during the schoolyear and is located a short drive off of Highway 39/51. Free.715-346-2858, uwsp.edu/cols-ap/museum/Pages/default.aspx.

THE GRAIN CIRCLE TRAILAND CENTRALWISCONSIN’S ALE TRAILExplore the flavors of craft brewing in Portage County. You’ll experienceboth the history and future of brewing at four distinct breweries. Tours areavailable Monday through Saturday at the Stevens Point Brewery, Fridayand Saturday evenings at the Central Waters Brewing Co. and Saturdays atO’so Brewing Co. Kozy Yak tours are available by request during normalbusiness hours. pointbeer.com, osobrewing.com, centralwaters.com,kozyyak.com.

STEVENS POINT SCULPTURE PARKSet on 20 acres along the Green Circle State Trail, the Park features works from local, regional and national artists along a trailthat passes through a variety of landscapes, including pine forests and wetlands. Open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.,Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. stevenspointsculpturepark.org.

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4th Annual Antique & TractorExpo, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., PriceCounty Fairgrounds, N9130Forest Lane, Phillips. Antiquemachinery, 80-plus tractors, asteam engine display, oatthreshing and baling demon-strations. Some of the old-time craft demonstrationsinclude a sock knitting ma-chine and small rug weavingloom. Free. 715-339-3761,715-428-2315, [email protected].

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Motorcycle Fundraiser,registration at 9 a.m., the ridebegins at 10:30 a.m., MerriCassidy’s Saloon, N14023 W.Central Ave., Fifield. Ridethrough the scenicNorthwoods along with a50/50 raffle and drawings forvarious prizes at each stop.All makes of motorcycles andall types of vehicles arewelcome. Cars and trucks arealso welcomed. Proceeds goto a local non-profitorganization. 715-762-0073,715-762-2815,[email protected]

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30 WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 WWW.STEVENTSPOINTJOURNAL.COMPRICE COUNTYNorthwoods Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tourist Park, 50 Sherry Avenue, Park Falls. Winners will benamed in a variety of categories. Enjoy music from the 50s and 60s. 715-762-2467, 877-762-2703, chamber@

parkfalls.com, parkfalls.com.

Ruffed Grouse Festival, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., downtown ParkFalls. Community-wide activities to celebrate the vast out-

door resources and heritage of the area. Outdoor enthusiasts share their col-lections of furs, traps, guns and more; demonstrations & lessons of outdoor sport-ing and recreational skills, pumpkin decorating, pie eating, petting zoo, home-grown market & craft fair, ATV activities and “October Fest” foods. 715-762-2703,877-762-2703, [email protected], parkfalls.com.

Fall Harvest Festi-val, 9 a.m. to 3

p.m., downtown Phillips. The Festivalfeatures an arts and craft fair, live music,food, sidewalk sales and a farmers mar-ket. 715-339-4100, 888-408-4800,[email protected], phillipswisconsin.net.

PRICE COUNTYDESTINATIONSFLAMBEAU TRAIL SYSTEMThe 70-miles of trails that wind through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest are used by ATVs, UTVs and off-roadmotorcycles, as well as mountain bikes, horses and othernon-motorized activities. The trail system is highlighted byrolling terrain, tree-lined corridors, wooden bridges, andvistas overlooking bogs and lakes. Along the trail there areseveral points of interest including the Sailor Lake Camp-ground, Smith Rapids Covered Bridge, Round Lake LoggingDam, and Camp Nine Springs. pricecountywi.net/recreation/atv.

HIGH POINT TRAILThe Trail at Timm’s Hill County Park is a shared use trail usedby bikers and hikers. The trail consists of narrow singletrack over rolling terrain. There are some steep hills on thistrail. The trail climbs to the lookout tower at the top ofTimm’s Hill, the highest geographical point in Wisconsin.

KIMBERLY-CLARKWILDLIFE AREAThis 8,700 acre property located 12 miles west of Phillips inPrice County consists of bracken fern grasslands, uplandaspen/fir, northern hardwoods and tamarack/black sprucebog. This wildlife area has 3 nesting pairs of osprey and anactive eagle nest. This DNR property is primarily managedfor sharptail grouse, deer, turkey and bear. You may alsosee wolves, coyotes, badgers, foxes, sandhill cranes andnumerous other bird species.

PRICE COUNTY ROADSThe roadways through the county consist of lightly traveledstate, county and forest roads, which provide picture-perfect scenes. Although a tour is great any time of theyear, the fall colors in Price County are too breathtaking tomiss and what better way to see these vibrant colors thanthrough an auto, motorcycle or bicycle tour of the area.Price County’s fall colors begin to show in early Septemberwith peak color occurring around October 1 each year.

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SEPT 21: SEPT. 28:

Price County Fair, Phillips. $9 admission covers all entertainment, including carnival rides andparking. The Fair features 4-H displays, animal barns, live entertainment, concessions, exhibits and

more. 715-339-6268, pricecountyfair.com, [email protected]. FLAMBEAU RIVERThe North and South Forks of the Flambeau River offerexcellent canoeing and kayaking adventures. As theFlambeau rambles along, the river features waters fromwhitewater to slow, with gentle curves and pools. There isa stretch for every paddler, young and old, beginner orexpert. Guide, rental and shuttle services are available toassist in trip planning. Because of the length of theFlambeau River. paddleflambeau.com.

AUG. 21-25:

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Ice Age Days,Rib Lake. This

event features a carnival, food, games,music, a car show and a parade at 1p.m. 715-748-3132.

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Medford LionsGreat Rubber DuckRace, Medford CityPark. 715-785-7573.

JULY 28:

Northcentral Classic Car Show,Medford City Park. Food andrefreshments are available at the show.715-678-2561.

JULY 27, 28:

Taylor County Fair, Taylor CountyFairgrounds at the corner ofHighways 13 and 64. The Fair offersyouth projects and animal judging,live music, a carnival, food, ademolition derby, truck and tractorpulls and more.

JULY 25-28:

North-central

PRCA Rodeo, Brecke RodeoGrounds, west of Medford on High-way 64. Food, beverages, events allday with music at night. 715-678-2286.

Town andCountry

Dairy Breakfast, 6:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m., Taylor CountyFairgrounds at the corner ofHighways 13 and 64. 715-748-2896, 715-748-3270.

Gilman June Dairy Days. This eventfeatures a car show and swap meet,

pirate-themed triathlon, softball tournament, a dairy breakfast onSaturday and a chicken barbecue on Sunday. 715-447-8147, gilman-wi.com/junedairydays.

Straw-berries and

Cream Festival and Fourth ofJuly Celebration, MedfordCity Park. Enjoy live music,games, a parade, food andrefreshments. The fireworksdisplay will begin at dusk.715-748-2626.

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TAYLOR COUNTYDESTINATIONSCHEQUAMEGONNATIONAL FORESTThe Chequamegon National Forestcovers one-third of Taylor County.The forest provides hunting oppor-tunities for big game, upland gamebirds, waterfowl and small game.Fishing for trout or other game fishis plentiful as well as opportunitiesto encounter many rare species offish, wildlife or plants. And if youare into camping, picnicking andswimming, the Forest has a lot tooffer, too. fs.usda.gov/cnnf.

MONDEAUX DAMRECREATION AREAW7969 Park Road, Westboro. TheMondeaux Dam and Flowage werebuilt in the 1930s. In succeedingyears, the 400-acre recreation areadeveloped in the surroundingnorthern hardwood forest. It quicklybecame one of the best birdinglocations in the region. FromMed-ford travel north 15 ½ miles onHighway 13, west on Highway D6½miles, then south 1mile on ForestRoad 104 (Mondeaux Drive) to theentrance of the recreation area.Park in the paved parking lot. Therecreation area offers; Camping,Swimming, Boat Launch and NatureTrails. 715-748-4875.

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32 WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 WWW.STEVENTSPOINTJOURNAL.COMVILAS COUNTY

Great Northern BeerFestival, 2 p.m. to 6

p.m., Hi Pines Campground, 1919 Highway45, Eagle River. Featuring microbrews andcraft beers from more than 20 breweriesalong with samples from the Northwood'sLush, Inc. home brewers club. 715-891-0421,greatnorthernbeerfestival.com.

Callie RohrMemorial Canoe

and Kayak Race, 9 a.m., Rohr’s Wildernesstours, 5230 Razorback Road, Conover. Thistwenty-six mile canoe and kayak race isheld on the headwaters of the WisconsinRiver to benefit the American Brain TumorAssociation. 715-547-3639,[email protected], rwtcanoe.com.

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WWW.STEVENSPOINTJOURNAL.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 33VILAS COUNTYWild RiceFest, 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m., 602 Peace Pipe Road,Lac du Flambeau. This event isheld in downtown Lac du Flam-beau and begins with a 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. along with wildrice harvesting demonstrations,wild rice and fry bread cookingcontest, a pie-eating contest, PowWow, health fair, arts and crafts,traditional Native American foodand games for kids. 715-588-3346,lacduflambeauchamber.com.

SEPT. 14:Paul Bunyan Fest, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., Wall Street and Railroad

Street, Eagle River. This festival is held in downtownEagle River and features chainsaw carving, live musicand more than 75 arts and crafts booths. 715-479-6400.

National Champi-onship Musky Open, 6

a.m. to 5 p.m., Vilas County Fairgrounds, Highway 70West, Eagle River. Eagle River hosts the largest ama-teur Musky Tournament drawing more than 1,100anglers from all over the world. 800-359-6315, [email protected], muskyopen.com.

AUG. 14:

AUG. 16-18:

Blues BreakdownMusic Festival, noonto 10 p.m., 5352 Park St., Boulder Junc-

tion. This new music festival features performances fromsome of the top blues artists in the Midwest, including perfor-mances from The Lately, the Tallan Noble Latz Band, AaronWilliams and the Hoodoo, the Sena Erhardt Band and theNick Moss Band. 715-385-2400, boulderjct.org/events/boulder-junction-blues-breakdown.

Artarama, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., RiversidePark, Eagle River. Browse and buy art

from 115 vendors and a variety of media. Artwork will bejudged at this event with live music and a silent auction alsoplanned. 715-525-2100, artarama-er.com.

VILAS COUNTYDESTINATIONSTHE NORTH LAKELANDDISCOVERY CENTERThe Discovery Center located in Mani-towish Waters, offers great publicecology programming, including na-ture hikes, educational programs andmore. A 12-mile trail system providesopportunities for hiking, biking, wild-life observation and winter activities.715-543-2085, discoverycenter.net.

GEORGEW. BROWN JR.MUSEUM& CULTURALCENTERThis museum in Lac du Flambeau cele-brates the Northwoods’ Native Amer-ican culture with unique displays andhistorical artifacts, including a 24-footOjibwe dugout canoe and a replica of aFrench fur-trading post. The museum islocated at 603 Peace Pipe Road, Lac duFlambeau and is open from mid-Marchto mid-November, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Monday through Friday and 10a.m. to 2 p.m. on select Saturdays.

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JULY 20:

MuskyJamboree,

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street andHighway M, Boulder Junction.The Jamboree is held throughoutdowntown Boulder Junction.Festivities include the Musky FunRun, a car show, more than 150arts and crafts booths, food, acasting contest for kids, fleamarket, live entertainment andmore. 715-385-2400, [email protected], boul-derjct.org/events/musky-day-jamboree.

AUG. 11:

THE NORTHWOODS CHILDREN’S MUSEUMThis museum in Eagle River offers hands-on exhibits, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. Found at 346 W. Division St.,Eagle River, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 715-479-4623,northwoodschildrensmuseum.com.

FISHING SEMINARSBoulder Junction fishing guides offerfree fishing seminars throughout thesummer. The seminars are held at theBoulder Junction Community Centeron Sundays at 7 p.m. beginning onJune 16. 715-385-2400, boulderjct.org.

Zoofest, Friday5p.m. to9:30p.m., Saturday10a.m. to2p.m.,Wild-woodZoo,Marshfield. Livemusic andapettingzooareamong the

features of this event. Campat theZoo for $12per person.A$5donation suggested for families forZoofest. 715-384-4642 extension 0, ci.marshfield.wi.us/parksrec/?id=12433

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Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F • Reservation Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm M-FPhone: (715) 421-8422 • Email: [email protected]

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South Wood County Park6411 South Park RoadWisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

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Wood County offers visitors a variety of activities at any of our 7recreational parks, 3 rivers, many lakes, 38,000 acres of county forest

land, and 18,500 acres of Wood County State Wildlife Area.

Shelter BuildingsThe Wood County Park & Forestry Department has seven shelter buildingsavailable for rent. The shelters are located in the South Wood County Park, NepcoCounty Park, North Wood County Park, Dexter Park and Powers Bluff Park.

Dairyfest, various locations in Marshfield’s downtown and MarshfieldFair Park. Cows are at the heart of this festivalfull of carnival rides,

vendors, contests, entertainments, and a parade. 715-384-3454, visitmarshfieldwi.com.

Pie and ice cream social, 10:30 a.m., Governor William UphamMansion,Marshfield. This event takes place during the Dairyfest weekend in

Marshfield. A pair of bands will provide the entertainment at one of Marshfield’s oldestmansions. Free. 715-387-4512.

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Rafters play atWitter Field • Lunch by the RiverCINEMA UNDER THE STARS • JUNE DAIRY & BERRY BREAKFAST

Races at Golden Sands • Golf & Dinner at Bull’s Eye CCLIVE MUSIC & DUNKING “LOCAL CELEBRITIES” AT HOTEL MEAD

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June 20 - 23, 2013June 20 - 23, 2013Cranberry Blossom Festival,various locations, WisconsinRapids. Enjoy the weekend inthe blossoming community ofWisconsin Rapids. Arts andcrafts, kid’s games, greatfood, film festival, paradeand more. 800-554-4484,blossomfest.com.

JUNE 20-23:

WOODCOUNTYDESTINATIONSSOUTHWOODCOUNTYHISTORICALMUSEUMThe home turned museumthat houses the SouthWoodCounty Historical Museumwasbuilt in 1907 and originallynamed Shadowlawn. Thehouse was built along ThirdStreet in Wisconsin Rapidswith 230 feet of frontage ontheWisconsin River. The SouthWood County Historical Soci-ety, andMuseum, works topreserve the history of thesouthWood County area. TheSociety owns and maintains amuseum inWisconsin Rapidsas well as maintaining anarchives. swch-museum.com/

WILDWOOD ZOO,MARSHFIELDTheWildwood Zoo in Marsh-field is open year-round andincludes exhibits on wolves,cougars, prairie dogs, bison,elk and more. Visit Mondaythrough Saturday from 7:30a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sundayfrom 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.715-384-4642, ci.marsh-field.wi.us/parksrec/?id=11974.

GROTTO GARDENS,RUDOLPHConstruction of the GrottoGardens of Rudolph began in1919. The Gardens, open sevendays a week through mid-September, feature a giftshop, museum and chapel.715-435-3120, rudolphgrot-to.org.

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