Christine July 27th, 2007
One of our favorite places to visit is Circus World down in Baraboo. It is an amazing step into the culture and history of the circus. Unfortunately in the past several years they have encounted financial difficulties. However , according to a recent article they are poised to reverse this trend. Of course, you can help by taking the time to run off and join the circus…and bring all your friends and neighbors. From the amazing restored circus wagons, to the history of sideshows and high flying trapeze artists, to the elephants and camels- it is an AMAZING visit into a fabulous world. The calliope is calling you…
See the article from Fox News here.
Michael July 26th, 2007
The Wisconsin Historical Society has beeen besieged with budget cuts every year for the last several years. As the well of State funding dries up, the Society has had to keep its operation running by seeking out other funding sources. One such source is the sale of historical image copies. The Historical Society has over three million images in its archives and has generated about $100,000 last year in the sales of copies of those images. About 30,000 of these images are searchable on the Historical Society Website and roughly another 6,000 will be added this year. Check out the collection and maybe you’ll find something to decorate your empty walls with.
Originally reported by the Janesville Gazette.
The Kids July 25th, 2007
It is Awesome! I want to go again. The rides are cool. My favorite is the Mad Mouse (roller coaster), then the Test Pilot and then the Wild and Wooly Tobbogan (corkscrew). The train ride is really long and awesome. You get to ride way out into an area with llamas, emus, zebras and lots of sheep.
GO THERE TODAY! www.littleamerricka.com
Check out more pictures of our day at this classic amusement park!
This is most definately 5 out of 5 Lava Lamps on The Carl Groovy Scale.
A Note from Mom: This is located just outside of Sun Prairie and is a great value, especially when you buy a full day pass! You can even bring your own food. There are some fun classic rides like the Wild and Wooly Tobaggon, Parachutes, The Mad Mouse Coaster, Tilt-a-Whirl and Scrambler. They are working on the wooden roller coaster. It was a real trip back into my childhood and it was great fun to share it with the kids.
Michael July 21st, 2007
Military Road in rural Oneida county has a rich history that dates back to the war of 1812. Originally carved out of a forest of virgin timber, the road connected Fort Howard in Green Bay to Fort Wilkins on Lake Superior. Since that time, the road was reconstructed and paved, but is now due for a facelift.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released a reconstruction plan that would widen the meandaring road and eliminate much of its character and history. But local outcry has saved the road and the DOT issued a revised plan that all parties can agree to. More details can be found on the Rhinelander Daily News site.
Read about the history of Military roads on the Wisconsin Historical Society site.
Michael July 18th, 2007
Travelocity has updated their page of local secrets/great finds in Wisconsin. The gnome obviously knows, as each of the places listed our also on our A-list of great Wisconsin destinations. The rundown follows:
- Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay. Where else can you ride an amusement ride for 25 cents. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Green Bay, this park will please anyone.
- Chocolate Fest, Burlington. Need I say anymore. If it involves chocolate, its got to be good.
- Ella’s Deli, Madison. Let me warn you, this is not a place for people with trouble stayin on task. The restuarant is absolutely jam packed with kitsch, animated toys, and moving objects. The kids love it even though it causes sensory overload. The food is excellent too; serving up standard deli fare. Get the open face roast beef and an egg cream. Located on East Washington St, the giant carousel makes the place easy to spot.
Mustard Museum, Mount Horeb. A perrenial favorite with Greta, we’ve written about this place before. First, view the historical and geographical display of mustard bottles and then taste and purchase mustard.- American Players Theatre, Spring Green. This theater started out about 30 years ago performing summer stock Shakespeare. But they have expanded by offering a full slate of classical productions. Set in the hills of southwestern Wisconsin, the theatre boasts of a natural amphitheater in an fabulous setting.
Any of these destinations make great day trips or an overnight weekend jaunt. If you have a favorite destination, please share it with us in the comments section.