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Sept. 2�-25 Warrens Cranberry Festival

What better place to celebrate the largest cranberry festival in the world than in the “Cran-berry Capital of Wisconsin?” There’s something for every-one at the Cranberry Festival, including over 1,300 booths with arts and crafts, antiques, farmers market items and deli-cious cranberry treats of every type imaginable. Travelers can take a tour of the marshes Friday and Saturday or enjoy the sights and sounds of the arts and crafts fair, cranberry parade and live entertainment. www.cranfest.com

Sept. 2�, BarabooCranes of the World Festival at International Crane Foundation

Celebrate the world’s cranes with fun, learning and fes-tivities for the whole family! Guided bird and prairie hikes. Special guests, lectures, kid’s activities and more! Lunch available for purchase. www.savingcranes.org.

Sept. 2�, BarabooPHANTOM OF THE OPERA- Silent movie with professional theatre organist

7:00pm Al Ringling Theatre 608-356-8864 [email protected] http://alringling.com

Sept. 2�, Baraboo Sauk County Alzheimer’s Walk

9 am - 12 Noon Upper Och-sner Park & Riverwalk Free, but donations encouraged Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alli-ance of Wisconsin: 888-308-

6251, Entertainment, refresh-ments, optional two-mile walk, awards, door prizes. Event honors those living with memo-ry loss or other dementia and raises funds to serve families and promote research towards prevention and a cure. www.alzwisc.org.

Sept. 2�, Lodi Brew-B-Que

www.lodiwisconsin.com

Sept. 2�−25, Wisconsin Dells Virgil’s Fall Fest

9 am - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday Outdoor Arts and Crafts Fes-tival set up beside Wisconsin Dells Craft Mall with over 250 Artists under roof! As if that is not enough there is the Wis-consin Dells Antique Mall with over 200 Vendors, Cindy’s Café and Gifts with great food and beautiful gifts, and don’t forget the Wisconsin Opry and Virgil’s Farm Market. Lot’s of Pumpkin excitement! For more informa-tion contact Kate at 608-356-3916 or [email protected] Located 1/8 mile off I90/94, Exit 92 South. Take Exit 212 off Hwy 12 and follow the signs. (Timothy Lane) www.wiscon-sindellscraftmall.com.

Sept. 2�, Portage Black Hawk War Living History Event

The Historic Indian Agency House is hosting their 3rd an-nual living history event on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 from 9AM to 5PM. For information regarding this and any other Historic Indian Agency House event, call Director Destinee Udelhoven at (608) 742 – 6362.

Sept. 2�, PortageColumbia County Connects Amazing Race

Help support the Columbia County Connects Coalition in a race around the City of Por-tage! Compete in teams of two through fun challenges, both physical and mental, to cross the finish line first! Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams with the best finishing times. Contact Jenny at 608 742 8814 Ext. 310 or [email protected] or Paula at 608 742 8814 Ext. 243 or [email protected] Columbia County Connects Amazing Race! P.O. Box 564 Portage, WI 53901

Sept. 25, Wisconsin DellsSavor & Sample Fest

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM http://www.thundervalleyinn.com Columbia County’s Home-Grown Food Festival

Sept. 27, PortageDiscussion of Native American Participation in “White” Wars to Wrap Up Summer Speaker Series

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM The Historic Indian Agency House 4-part summer speaker series, with one lecture a month held from June to Sept., wraps up on Sept. 27, 2011. The series, entitled “To Arms: Wisconsin and 19th-Century Military Conflicts,” explores the participation of Wisconsinites and the impact of our state’s geography on several military engage-ments of the 1800’s. www.agencyhouse.org for a full listing of events, or call 608-742-6362 for further information

Oct. �, Lodi YMCA “Duck-A-Thon” Mini Triathlon

www.lodiwisconsin.com/

Oct. �, PortageDowntown Walking Tour

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Spend the morning learn-ing about Historic Downtown Portage. The guided tour starts at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office. 608-742-6242

Oct. �, Reedsburg Harvest Fest

www.reedsburg.org

Oct. 2, BarabooVince, Life & Times of Vince Lombardi


Oct. 6 MaustonFourth Annual Women’s Night Out

will be held at Mauston High School. People can call 608-847-1496 for sponsorship and donation opportunities. Mile Bluff Medical Center 1050 Division Street, Mauston www.milebluff.com

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Calendar of EventsOct. 6-9, Baraboo Driftless Film Festival

Sauk County Venues -- Al. Ringling Theatre in Baraboo and Gard Theater in Spring Green. This new regional film festival showcases independent films in beautiful, historic the-atres in Southwest Wisconsin, while enriching the communi-ties with face-to-face interac-tion with the filmmakers. For film schedules, related events and location of other venues, check the festival website at: www.driftlessfilmfestival.com.

Oct. 7, PortageThe Work of Patrick Nagel’ Exhibit

Oct. 7, 2011 - Oct. 29, 2011 http://www.Portagecenterfort-hearts.com You are welcome to join us for an exhibit featuring The Work of Patrick Nagel. The gallery will run from Oct. 7 - 29 with an opening reception on Oct. 7 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Oct. 7-�6, ReedsburgFermentation Fest

Workshops, demonstrations, farm tours, art tours, tastings, tailgate parties, cook offs. Something for everyone. http://www.fermentationfest.com www.reedsburg.org

Oct. 7, ReedsburgReedsburg Uncorked

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Reedsburg Fall Wine Walk 2011 Tickets on Sale at the Blue Heron Sept. 17 www.reedsburg.org

Oct. 7-8-9, ��-�5-�6 North FreedomAutumn Color Weekend

Enjoy Mid-Continent’s seven-mile, 50-minute roundtrip

ride on a former branch line of the Chicago & North Western Railroad through the autumnal beauty of the scenic Baraboo Hills. Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Diamond Hill Rd. www.midcontinent.org 800-930-1385.

Oct. 8, Lodi Activate Lodi Health and Wellness Fair


Oct. 8, Portage Portage Fire Department 23rd Annual Fire Prevention Open House

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Portage Fire Department, 119 W. Pleas-ant Stt

Oct. 8, Sauk Prairie 2nd Saturdays on the Riverway

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event De-scription Shop.Dine.Explore! Visit the beautiful twin villages of Sauk & Prairie du Sac on the 2nd Saturday of each month to find specials on dining & shopping. Explore the beauty, history and artistic appeal of the area and that will keep you coming back for more. www.saukprairie.com

Oct. 8, Downtown Baraboo Faire On The Square

9 am-4 pm. 24th annual art and craft event featuring 150 vendors, food court, farmer’s market, live entertainment, children’s activities, and festi-val court with games, rides and more. www.downtownbaraboo.com

Oct. 9, Wisconsin Dells Coach Kuhl Classic Golf Tournament

Trappers Turn Golf Club, 18 holes of golf with cart, dinner, hole prizes, raffle prizes. Pro-ceeds benefit Alzheimer’s & De-mentia Alliance of Wisconsin Contact: [email protected]

Oct. �2, Sauk Prairie Wollersheim Winery Ice Wine Release

Celebrate the release of Woller-sheim Winery Ice Wine 2010! Enjoy a taste of this “Nectar of the Vines” along with a few oth-er sweet Wollersheim wines, plus take a complimentary Ice Wine tour with visit to the vine-yard where the Ice Wine grapes hang until they freeze hard as marbles. A cheesecake plate and all Wollersheim wines by the glass will be available to purchase. The Winery Store will be open extended hours until 6 pm. No admission fee. Open to the public. www.wollersheim.com www.saukprairie.com.

Oct. ��, BarabooMONROE CROSSING- Regional Bluegrass Favorites


Oct. ��-�5, 2�-22 & 28-29 Elroy Fair Haunted House

Fundraiser@ Elroy City Park; Hwy 80-82 South; Elroy

Oct. �� ,�5 & �6, Baraboo 18th Annual Fall Art Tour

10 am-6 pm daily. 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 master-piece. Plan a leisurely day trip or devote the entire three-day weekend to this self-paced, well-mapped tour! www.fal-larttour.com, www.springreen.com www.DowntownBaraboo.com.

Oct. ��-�5, Plain Pie & Page & Performances

Friday 9 am-4 pm & Saturday 9 am -12 Noon. Come to the annual Pie & Page & Perfor-mances sale. Browse many titles of gently used books and fill a bag for a donation. Also available are delicious home baked pies for $10. Watch your local paper for time of the special per-formances. All proceeds will be used to buy needed items for the library. Hosted by The Friends of the Kraemer Library, Plain.

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Oct. �5 Lyndon Station Fire Dept. 100th Anniversary

10 AM Family friendly fun-day event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the LSFD. Event runs from 10am-6pm then moves indoors for a dance with live music by SwifKick! 9:00-10:00am-Wreath dedication ceremony at Memorial Park in Lyndon Station, 10:00am-Opening ceremony for the Lyn-don Station Fire Departments 100th anniversary celebration, 10:00am-5:00pm-Car Show, 10:00am-6:00pm-Artists, Crafters and Vendors will be set up, 10:00am-6:00pm-Vari-ous activities will be going on throughout the day including: firefighter competitions, Gig-galin Gil Entertainment, DJ by Dr. Bob, antique fire trucks, jaws of life demo, car show, vendors, food, beer garden, bouncies, slides, hay rides, petting zoo, raffles, silent auc-tion, Smokey the Bear, and fingerprint-ing by Juneau County Sheriff Lyndon Station Fire Station/Village Hall 116 Lem-onweir Street Lyndon Station, WI, USA

Oct. �5 - �6, Wisconsin Dells Autumn Harvest Festival

Featuring plenty of entertain-ment, arts & crafts, hayrides, live music, fun fall events, great food and so much more! Decorate a pumpkin, stuff a scarecrow or visit the farmer’s market. Celebrate autumn and all of its glorious colors! Festival includes Wisconsin

Dells On Tap, featuring more than 25 Breweries from around Wisconsin. Many activities are free some have a minimal fee. Free spectator admission. All activities located in Downtown Wisconsin Dells. For more information call 1-800-22-DELLS.

Oct. 22-2�, ReedsburgTaste of Autumn Weekend

www.reedsburg.org

Oct. 22-2� Mauston Pumpkin Bash Saturday,

Some of the activities that we will be having are local contests including a pumpkin carving contest, scarecrow contest, tug-a-war contest, Pie Baking contest. We will also be

holding the Annual Mauston Pumpkin Dash, a 5k

run-walk, Spooky Sprint for kids. Activities include inflatable rides, pumpkin paint-ing, games for kids, a haunted house, and much

more! Vendors selling crafts, food,

and other merchan-dise. The Mauston

Pumpkin Bash will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with all vendors & activities running from open to close. Veterans Memorial Park Division Street - Hwy 58 South. Veteran’s Memorial Park in Mauston. Visit www.mauston.com

Oct. 22-2�, North FreedomThe Pumpkin Special

What better way to pick your pumpkin for Halloween than from a train ride through the beautiful countryside of the Baraboo Hills! Seven-mile, 50 minute ride includes a stopover

at the Quartzite Lake Pumpkin Patch. Price of pumpkin is extra in addition to train fare. Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Diamond Hill Rd. www.midcontinent.org 800-930-1385.

Oct. 28, Sauk Prairie Trick-or-Treat on Water Street

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM www.saukprairie.com

Oct. 29 BarabooHalloween Candlelight Hike

Devil’s Lake State Park, North Shore 6pm – 9pm Walk a 1.5 mile candlelit trail. Bonfire follows with refreshments available for purchase. Cos-tumes will be optional. www.wiparks.net

Oct. �0, PortageSenior Safe Night Out

Seniors get together for an evening of:Education, Bingo, Dinner, Entertainment Tickets are sold in advance and it is a sell out every year at 120 seats. Tickets on sale Portage Police Department Portage City Hall Basement Penny Kiefer: (608) 742-2174

Oct. ��, Lodi Lodi Downtown Trick-or-Treating


Oct. ��, Downtown Baraboo Boo! Fest

Safe Halloween trick or treat-ing for area children. Partici-pating stores will have people in their doorways giving out treats. 3-5 pm www.downtownbaraboo.com

Oct. �� Trick or Treating

Check www.wiscnews.com for the most recent posted hours in your community.

Nov. �, PortageThe Alumni of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Exhibit

Nov. 4, 2011 - Nov. 26, 2011 www.Portagecenterforthearts.com You are invited to join us for an exhibit featuring The Alumni of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. The gallery will run from Nov. 4 - 26 with an open-ing reception on Nov. 4 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Nov. ��, BarabooBoys & Girls Club Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating our 11th year of the Boys & Girls Club.

Nov. �2, PardeevilleHoliday on the Lakes.

Downtown Pardeeville Stores and Business have special sales and drawings. 10:00 to 3:00 www.villageofpardeeville.net www.pardeeville.biz/events.html

Nov. �2, Sauk Prairie 2nd Saturdays on the Riverway

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event De-scription Shop.Dine.Explore! Visit the beautiful twin villages of Sauk & Prairie du Sac on the 2nd Saturday of each month to find specials on dining & shopping. Explore the beauty, history and artistic appeal of the area and that will keep you coming back for more. www.saukprairie.com

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Nov. �8, Lodi Lodi Wine Walk


Nov. �8 Downtown Baraboo Fall Wine Walk & Shop

Come join us for more wine, food, shopping and fun! www.DowntownBaraboo.com or www.bekahkates.com.

Nov. �9, Baraboo Holiday Open House

Spend the day in Baraboo exploring all of the community and Business Open Houses kicking off the Holiday Season. www.downtownbaraboo.com.

Nov. �9, Lodi Holiday Open House - Christmas by the Creek

www.lodiwisconsin.com

Nov. �9, Necedah 60th Annual Hunter’s Dinner

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2001 South Main St. will hold their 60th Annual Hunter’s Dinner on Sat., with serving from 4-7 pm. Dinner includes turkey, homemade dressing, real mashed potatoes, gravy, homemade cranberry sauce and all the trimmings. Home-made pie and beverages are also included in the price of the dinner. Carry-outs will be available.

Nov. �9, BarabooWRPQ AM & FM/TV43 Downtown Baraboo Christmas Light Parade

The parade circles the down-town business district start-

ing at the corner of Birch and Third Avenue and ending at the Al. Ringling Theatre. Parade begins at 6pm and lasts about 45 minutes. For parade tips, a map of the parade route, and float application, visit www.downtown.baraboo.com.

Nov. �9 Prairie Du Sac Wollersheim Winery – “Ruby Nouveau Tasting”

Taste the first release of the new vintage, Wollersheim Ruby Nouveau 2011 wine and other Wollersheim wines paired with an array of specialty Wisconsin cheeses. Wollersheim Ruby Nouveau is an estate-grown dry red with enticing fruity flavors and a zesty finish. It is the perfect holiday wine as it is meant to be enjoyed young and pairs well with holiday foods. No admission fee. Open to the public. www.wollersheim.com.

Nov. 25, Portage Santa Fly-In

Come help welcome Santa as he arrives at the Portage Airport. www.portagewi.com

Nov. 25 - 26, Portage Portage Theatres Free Kid’s Movie

Free movie with a non-perish-able food item donation www.portagewi.com

Nov. 25, Portage Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Enjoy a beautiful parade with all floats in lights. Tree Light-ing follows in Commerce Plaza. Complimentary “Treats on the Street” warm refreshments and sweet treats. Contact Gil at 742-5054 or 608-334-4207 or Craig Ratz at 742-2172 for additional information

Nov. 26, Portage Santa’s Living Reindeer

Have your photo taken with Santa and his reindeer next to the gigantic tree at Commerce Plaza. Complimentary treats, too.

Nov. 26-27, ElroyHoliday Craft & Quilt Show

Royall High School-Middle School; Elroy, WI

Nov. 26Home For The Holidays In Downtown Baraboo

Spend a weekend to redis-cover all of the hidden gems in Downtown Baraboo. After a wonderful Thanksgiving, take some time on Friday or Satur-day to visit the shops in Down-town Baraboo and discover all of those unique Holiday gifts that you just can’t find in a shopping center. Each store will be filled with unique gift items and friendly faces. Grab a gourmet coffee, light lunch, or watch the game with a cold beer. There is something for everyone in your family to do in Downtown Baraboo. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides around downtown from 11 am-3 pm, on Saturday as well as groups of strolling carolers to serenade busy shop-pers on their way from store to store. The kids can visit Santa in the festively decorated lobby of the Al. Ringling Theatre and receive a free holiday coloring book from Santa. And kids, don’t forget your letters to Santa because there will be a special mailbox downtown to get those wish lists directly to Santa. Redis-cover all that Downtown Baraboo has to offer.

Nov. 26-27, North FreedomSanta Express

A seven-mile, 50-minute train ride helps ring in the festive Christmas season with holiday decorations and a special visit from Jolly St. Nick himself. Children will receive candy and a gift from Santa. All cars are heated by steam heat or coal-fired stoves. Mid-Conti-nent Railway Museum, E8948 Diamond Hill Rd. www.mid-continent.org 800-930-1385.

Nov. 26, Prairie du Sac Wollersheim Winery – “A Vintage Christmas”

Experience old world charm as you prepare for Christmas. Taste Wollersheim wines paired with festive foods, find unique gifts, and gain holiday entertaining tips from special Wisconsin guests, plus Christ-mas carolers will be on hand to set the mood. The winery is a picturesque place to take your family Christmas card photo, so be sure to bring your cam-era. No admission fee. Open to the public. www.wollersheim.com.

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Dig into these pumpkin factsPumpkins are a common sight come around Hal-loween. This fruit of the fall is often used in decorating the interior and exterior of homes, but can be an integral component of cooking and baking as well.

Little thought is given to pumpkins and their makeup. But pumpkin aficionados who want to know more about these delicious gourds can dig into the following facts.

Pumpkins are a member of the squash family that grow on long vines close to the ground. Before pumpkin fruit grows, brightly colored flow-ers will form and then turn into pumpkins. Pumpkins adapt to many climates and are grown on all of the conti-nents except Antarctica.

In colonial times, settlers and natives alike relied on pumpkin as a staple of their diets. The British saw the possibilities of pumpkins as a food source and brought seeds back to Europe to enjoy as well.

Pumpkins are comprised of several parts. The pump-kin is covered in a skin that

surrounds the pulp, or the meaty part of the pumpkin. The stem is at the top of the pumpkin and connects to the vine. Tendrils are thin pieces of vine that tether the pump-kin to the ground to protect it from the wind and weather. The inside of the pumpkin is known as the cavity and can contain seeds and fibrous strands. The bottom of the pumpkin is known as the blossom end because that’s where the flower started be-fore the pumpkin formed.

Most varieties of pumpkins are edible, but some taste bet-ter than others. Once pump-kins turn orange they can be eaten. People bake the meat into pies, soups and stews. It can also be used in breads and cakes. Pumpkin puree can replace the oil in cake recipes much in the same way applesauce can. Adding pumpkin to recipes provides a healthy way to increase nutritional value.

Pumpkins are a seasonal delight to many come the fall. But in addition to being deli-cious, they’re also interest-ing.

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There are many interesting pieces of trivia regarding pumpkins. Here are some things to ponder.

Pumpkins were once be-lieved to eliminate freckles and were also used as a remedy for snake bites.

In 2007, people in Boston earned the world record for the most lit pumpkins with 30,128 twinkling jack-o-lanterns.

Thousands of people par-ticipate in pumpkin chuck-ing, an event where air

cannons propel pumpkins thousands of feet. Each year people compete to see who can launch a pumpkin the farthest.

On September 25, 2010, people in New Bremen, Ohio, broke their own record when they baked a 3,699 pound pumpkin, sur-passing their prior record of 2,020 pounds.

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Apple Orchards & Pumpkin PatchesColumbia County

Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

W12420 Hwy 60, Lodi, (608) 592-3481, has a corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides and wagon rides. Maze is open Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pumpkin patch is open Saturdays and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lapacek’s Orchard

N1959 Kroncke Rd., Poynette, (608) 635-4780, offers apples, cider, caramel apples, cider donuts, pumpkins and more. Take a mini self-guided farm tour.

Keller’s Kornucopia

N1155 State Road 188, Prairie du Sac, (608) 644-9142, has a self-serve business open seven days a week, which offers a great selection of pumpkins from mini to jumbo in colors such as orange, white, blue, tan, red and more. There are also squash, gourds, Indian corn, vegetables, a straw bale maze and many photo opportu-nities available.

Link’s Greenhouse Farm

N9905 Link Road, Portage, (608) 742-6758, offers pumpkins, squash, mums, asters and other fall décor for sale throughout the green-house.

Juneau County

Bresnahan’s Veggies

N5409 Hwy. 80, New Lisbon, offers squash, pumpkins, honey and more.

Donald and Evelyn Frisk

N5730 Cty Hwy B, New Lisbon, has pumpkins, squash, gourds and more.

Northwoods Orchards

W7428 Hwy 82, Mauston, (608) 847-7028, features apples, apple cider, caramel apples, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup, popcorn, pump-kins and gifts.

Red Ridge Ranch

W4881 Hwy 82 Mauston, WI. 53948 608-847-2273 or 888-847-2272 Corn maze, Hay Maze Pumpkin Painting (includes pumpkin of your choice) Inflatable Moon Walk Petting Zoo Tractor Drawn Hay Ride www.redridgeranch.com

Monroe County

Rex Mosely Fruit and Vegetable Farm

(608) 378-4543, has pick-your-own and already picked apples.

Star Valley Orchards

3517 Blarney Road, Warrens, features a wide variety of apples, apple cider, pies, turn-overs, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream and Amish made rugs and quilts.

Sauk County

Country Bumpkin Farm Market

E9745 Hwy P, Wisconsin Dells, (608) 254-2311, has pumpkins of all sizes and colors (you pick or they pick), fall corn shock bundles, hay bales, broom corn, Indian corn, gourds and squash. Visit the corn maze, take a train ride or hay wagon ride.

Glacier Valley Enterprises, LLC

2907 Cty Road A, Baraboo, four miles north of Baraboo or six miles south of Wisconsin Dells on Cty Road A, (608) 356-6670, is open in Sept. and Oct. from sunup to

sundown and offers over 12 acres with 30 different kinds of pumpkins, straw color corn, squash and gourds. Email: [email protected].

Green Thumb Farms

S9891 US Hwy 12, Prairie du Sac, (608) 643-2613, has pump-kins, a corn maze, a hay bale maze, horse drawn hay rides and wagon rides. Fall Harvest Festival activities begin mid Sept. thru Oct. 31.

Pumpkin Hollow Farm

E2664 Cty Road N, Hill Point, (608) 583-2677 has pumpkins and vegetables.

Held’s Orchards

S5398A, La Valle, is a farm stand with pumpkins, apples and apple cider, which is open until November.

Peck’s Farm

Hwy 14 and 60, Spring Green, (608) 583-4977, features a ten-acre corn maze, pumpkins, a free petting zoo, miniature train rides, a haunted house, a bounce house and hu-man hamster wheels. Their roadside farm market has jams, jellies, honeys, syrups,

Halloween crafts, decorations and more.

Lazy Patch Farm

33351, State Hwy 154, Hill Point, (608) 585-2240, has grapes, apples, raspberries and strawberries in season.

Ski-Hi Fruit Farm

Inc., E11219A Ski-Hi Road, Baraboo, (608) 356-3695, take Hwy 12 four miles south of Baraboo to Ski-Hi Road. Open Sept. through Nov. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., they offer home-grown apples, fresh cider, homemade apple pies, caramel apples, jam, honey, potatoes, squash, onions, gourds and colored corn. There is a pan-oramic view and spectacular fall colors. Take a self-guided tour of the apple business. Email: [email protected].

Keding Farm

Hwy 33, Baraboo, (608) 524-2870, Open through Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., they offer vegetables, sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, gourds, flowers, squirrel corn, sunflower seeds, beef and pork when available.

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Rustic Roads By Andrew Nussbaum

Wisconsin is home to many of the most colorful fall routes to travel in the country. Combine the beauty of the fall coun-tryside with Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads, and fall driving takes on a whole new meaning. The purpose of the Rustic Road program is to identify and preserve in a natural and essen-tially undisturbed condition certain designated roads having unusual or outstanding natural beauty, by virtue of native vegetation along with natural or man-made features asso-ciated with the road. Many of you may remember that the Department of Transportation at one time published a Rustic Roads directory, and several folks may even still have their

copy. A few words of advice – keep your copy. They are now out of print, and WisDOT no longer sends out copies upon request. However, all the routes, with maps and descriptions, are available at:

www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/scenic/maps.htm

Columbia County, Marquette County, Sauk County, and Adams County are home to a few of these scenic and historic drives, and are just off the main roads you already take to visit many of the businesses in this magazine.

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Rustic Road �0�Location: Marquette and Columbia

Counties. 14th Road and Barry Avenue between County O and County CM.

Length: 2.8 miles

Surface: Paved This road passes over hills and valleys closely bordered by mixed hardwood forests and large cottonwood trees. Picturesque, century-old farms can be seen from several locations. The French Creek Wildlife Area and John Muir State Natural Area are nearby. There are remnant prairie patches and abundant wildlife along R-104.

Rustic Road �9Location: Sauk and Columbia

Counties. Levee Road, beginning at the intersection with County T east

to the intersection with WIS 33.

Length: 9.8 miles

Surface: PavedLevee Road travels through the Aldo Leopold reserve along the Wisconsin River, giving motorists, bikers and hikers an opportunity to view prairie grasses, wildlife, trees and marsh in their natural setting.

Rustic Road 69Location: Columbia County. Old Agency

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Length: 2 miles

Surface: GravelThis thickly forested area supports a multitude of wild-life and wildflowers. The road winds through a cleft on top of a bluff. A natural spring runs from the top of the bluff down the side of the road to the east.

Rustic Road 50Location: Adams County. Cottonville Avenue (Old State Road), from Eighth

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Length: 4.6 miles

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Ruff Road, Orchard Drive, and Slotty Road are narrow, gravel roads. They wind through roll-ing, rugged terrain, near Natu-ral Bridge State Park where the Raddatz rock shelter is located, the oldest documented site of primitive man in the upper-mid-west. Schara Road extends along a ridge bordered by oaks, maples, basswoods and hickories. Re-mains of an old barn and home foundation are visible from the road. A walk during the spring and summer reveals many wild-flowers along the roadside and in the open fields. Note: Slotty Road was added in 1996.

Rustic Road 2�Location: Sauk County. Just off County PF, follow portions of Schara Road, Ruff Road and Orchard Drive, and Slotty Road.

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Rustic Road 55Location: Vernon County. Tunnelville

Road, beginning at its junction with WIS 131 to the intersection of Tunnelville Road and County SS.

Length: 2.8 miles

Surface: Paved and gravel portionsIn the spring, Tunnelville Road traverses fields of trilliums, while summer lines the steep road edges with ferns and wildflowers. The fall foliage is always colorful and in winter the traveler will appreciate the views of the hillsides coated with snow and the wealth of trees along the road.

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Detailed maps of Amish communities available at Fountain Chateau B&B in Hustler, WI – just minutes off of I-90/94.

The Amish communities of Wisconsin are cen-tered in three general areas: in the northeastern part of the state south and east of the city of Eau Claire; in the southeast region stretching from Whitewater down to Beloit; and in the south-central region, including our very own counties of Columbia, Green Lake, Marquette, Sauk and Juneau, Monroe and Vernon.

Generally, all the Amish in south-central Wis-consin are Old Order Amish, with no tractors in the fields, few telephones except at an occasional shop or along a lonely lane, hook-and-eye clo-sures on clothing instead of buttons, and small one-room schoolhouses.

One can find several Amish businesses, or busi-nesses supporting Amish heritage, along many routes in the area. Most of these roads are very old and follow the "lay of the land", and were constructed using routes in existence in the 1700's and 1800's.

Once into the interior of Amish country, it is impossible to get anywhere quickly! Please slow down and show courtesy to horse-drawn wag-ons and buggies – we want everyone to remain safe. Besides, scenery is always more enjoyable when viewed at a slower pace.

You will wind along bluff tops, down alongside rushing creeks and through uplands dotted with farms and country churches. The lodging and food choices here are fewer but perfectly fine; ranging from country inns to family motels to cabins. Enjoy a quiet drive through Amish coun-try and discover a simpler time and an area rich in heritage.


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Lake Wisconsin& Merrimac Ferry

Wisconsin means dark waters in a Native American language. The dark water of the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin comes from the very dark roots of the Tamarack trees which line its banks in the northern part of the state and bleed a natural dye into the river. Many varieties of fish thrive in these waters, making Lake Wisconsin and the Wis-consin River a fisherman’s paradise.

The 9,500 acre lake has 57 miles of shoreline, and the lake and river have more than 18 miles of navigable waterway with a depth that varies to a maximum of 40 feet. Boaters love to dock at the many sand bars for a swim, picnic or even to camp overnight.

Tourists from all over the world come here to relax and

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The Merrimac Ferry, named “Colsac” because it bridges Columbia and Sauk counties, is a highlight to experience and the only free ferry in the state. It crosses the Wis-consin River from Highway 113 in Merrimac south to the junction of Highways 188 and 113 just north of Lodi. Trip time is 10 min-utes, and 15 cars (trailers too) can cross at one time. It runs 24 hours a day during the months the lake is not frozen. Top it off with a stop at a nearby restaurant or ice cream stand.

The Merrimac Ferry, officially named “Colsac III”


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Where do leaf colors come from?Leaf color comes from pigments. Pigments are natural sub-stances produced by leaf cells. The three pigments that color leaves are: chlorophyll (green), carotenoid (yellow, orange, and brown) and anthocyanins (red).

Chlorophyll is the most important of the three. Without the chlorophyll in leaves, trees wouldn’t be able to use sunlight to produce food.

Carotenoid create bright yellows and oranges in familiar fruits and vegetables. Corn, carrots, and bananas are just a few of the many plants colored by carotenoid.

Anthocyanins add the color red to plants, including cranber-ries, red apples, cherries, strawberries and others.

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Chlorophyll and carotenoid are in leaf cells all the time during the growing season. But the chlorophyll covers the carotenoid - that’s why summer leaves are green, not yellow or orange. Most anthocyanins are produced only in autumn, and only under certain conditions. Not all trees can make anthocyanins.

How do leaves change color?As the Earth makes its 365-day journey around the sun, some parts of the planet will get fewer hours of sunlight at certain times of the year. In those regions, the days become shorter and the nights grow longer. The temperature slowly drops. Autumn comes, and then winter.

Trees respond to the decreasing amount of sunlight by producing less and less chlorophyll. Eventually, a tree stops producing chlorophyll. When that happens, the carotenoid already in the leaves can finally show through. The leaves become a bright rainbow of glowing yellows, sparkling or-anges and warm browns.

Do leaves change because of weather? Perhaps you’ve noticed that in some years, the red fall colors seem brighter and more spectacular than in other years. The temperature and cloud cover can make a big difference in a tree’s red colors from year to year.

When a number of warm, sunny autumn days and cool but not freezing nights come one after the other, it’s going to be a good year for reds. In the daytime, the leaves can produce lots of sugar, but the cool night temperatures prevent the sugar sap from flowing through the leaf veins and down into the branches and trunk.

Researchers have found out that anthocyanins are produced as a form of protection. They allow the plant to recover nutrients in the leaves before they fall off. This helps make sure that the tree will be ready for the next growing season. Anthocyanins give leaves the bright, brilliant shades of red, purple and crimson.

The yellow, gold and orange colors created by carotenoid remain fairly constant from year to year. That’s because carotenoid are always present in leaves, and the amount does not change in response to weather.

The amount of rain in a year also affects autumn leaf color. A severe drought can delay the arrival of fall colors by a few

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weeks. A warm, wet period during fall will lower the intensity, or brightness, of autumn colors. A severe frost will kill the leaves, turning them brown and caus-ing them to drop early. The best autumn colors come when there’s been: a warm, wet spring; a summer that’s not too hot or dry, and a fall with plenty of warm sunny days and cool nights.

Can you tell a tree from its colors?You can use fall leaf color to help identify different tree species. Look for these leaf colors on the trees in your neighborhood:

Oaks: red, brown or russet

Hickories: golden bronze

Dogwood: purple-red

Birch: bright yellow

Poplar: golden yellow

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Sugar Maple: orange-red

Black Maple: glowing yellow

Red Maple: bright scarlet

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Why do leaves fall?A tree’s roots, branches and twigs can endure freezing tem-peratures, but most leaves are not so tough. On a broadleaf tree - say a maple or a birch - the tender thin leaves, made up of cells filled with water sap, will freeze in winter. Any plant tissue unable to live through the winter must be sealed off and shed to ensure the tree’s survival.

As sunlight decreases in autumn, the veins that carry sap into and out of a leaf gradually close. A layer of cells, called the separation layer, forms at the base of the leaf stem. When this layer is complete, the leaf is separated from the tissue that connected it to the branch, and it falls. Oak leaves are the exception. The separation layer never fully detaches the dead oak leaves, and they remain on the tree through winter.

Evergreen trees (pines, spruces, cedars and firs) don’t lose their leaves, or needles, in winter. The needles are covered with a heavy wax coating and the fluids inside the cells contain substances that resist freezing. Evergreen leaves can live for several years before they fall and are replaced by new growth.

On the ground, fallen leaves are broken down by bacteria, fungi, earthworms and other organisms. The decomposed leaves restock the soil with nutrients, and become part of the spongy humus layer on the forest floor that absorb and hold rainfall.

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The 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy

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The Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail is the “Granddaddy of All Trails.“ It was the very first Rails to Trails Conver-sion in the United States in 1965. The hard-packed lime-

stone trail covers 32 miles of an abandoned Chicago & Northwestern Railroad bed and has no more than a 3 % grade at any point. The trail passes through three tunnels as it makes its way toward Sparta and we recommend flashlights and jackets for tunnels. The Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail links with the La Crosse River Trail in Sparta.

The '400' State Trail is often called the most scenic trail

in the Wisconsin State Trail System. It's named for the Chicago & Northwestern pas-senger train that traveled the 400 miles from Chicago to Minneapolis in 400 minutes. The 22 miles of smooth, hard-packed limestone paral-lels or crosses the Baraboo River the entire length be-tween Elroy and Reedsburg. A recent addition to the trail links Hillsboro to the south.

The Juneau County Omaha Bike Trail is 12.5 miles of

seal-coated trail owned and maintained by Juneau County and has a separate trail fee. It also fol-lows an abandoned Chicago & Northwestern Railroad bed all the way to Camp Douglas and opened in the spring of 1992. The Omaha Trail is the most peaceful and secluded of our trails.

For more information on these trails, as well as trail maps you can download, visit our website at www.www.juneaucounty.com

For additional information, please visit www.elroy-sparta-trail.com www.400statetrail.org

There are many wonderful places to take the family

on a scenic bike ride in Wisconsin. The three trails that are perhaps the most family friendly, all begin or end in Elroy, located on highways 80-82 in south-western Juneau County.

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and repaints its colors, ac-cording to the whims of the weather gods.

Here golden bluffs crop out of emerald hills and valleys that roll into rushing streams to the lively river. These waters beckon fishermen, canoeists, kayakers, and boaters. Here birdwatchers and botanists can go bananas while, chances are, an eagle is watching them.

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Hundreds of effigy mound earthworks, still alive to the touch, stand today as spiritual gifts and messages from those who occupied this land in the deep past.

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Embrace Autumn Fruits and Vegetables Summertime may seem the ideal time for harvesting fruits and vegetables, but there are plenty of crops that come into season in autumn that can make delicious additions to daily diet. Using seasonal crops eliminates the need for importing produce, helping the environment as a result.

So what produce is prime for picking come September through November? Here’s a look at the items to pick for fall menu planning.

FruitApples: Early autumn is prime season for apple picking. Take to the orchards and choose favorite varieties among the red-, yellow- and green-hued options.

Blueberries: Though widely considered a summertime fruit, blueberries are often in

season through September. Get them while they last.

Blackberries: Those who live in rural areas may find black-berries growing wild, just wait-ing to be picked. Use shallow boxes instead of bags so that blackberries do not get crushed during transport. Expect wild blackberries to be smaller than commercially cultivated ones.

Figs: Fig trees offer an abun-dance of sweet delights this time of year. For individuals lucky to have a fig tree in the yard, simply go out and pluck a handful of figs for a fiber-filled treat.

Grapes: Grapes are available at the supermarket year-round, but they’re in their prime dur-ing the autumn season.

Pears: This is another tree-grown fruit that comes into season in the fall. Put pears, blackberries and apples togeth-

er to make a tasty crisp dessert or fresh pie.

VegetablesBroccoli: Harvest broccoli in the autumn and enjoy a healthy addition to salads, casseroles and pasta. Research shows that broccoli loses much of its nutritional value when micro-waved, so it’s best when lightly steamed.

Cabbage: Cabbage is often considered an autumn veg-etable, although it is routinely available year-round. Perhaps that’s because of the orna-mental cabbage plants that are cool-weather lovers. Make soups or a late-season slaw with fresh cabbage.

Corn: Perhaps no vegetable is more synonymous with autumn than corn. Sweet corn is harvested every fall and is abundant at roadside vendors or at the local store.

Eggplant: Eggplant is available through September in many areas. A main component of the dish ratatouille, eggplant is also ideal in Italian meals or as part of vegetarian sandwiches.

Carrots: Autumn-harvested carrots have a deeper flavor than spring varieties.

Mushrooms: Now is the time to harvest wild mushrooms. However, it may be safer to choose among the many at the supermarket or local farmer.

Pumpkins: Of course pump-kins are known to be fall veg-etables. While they are often carved, the flesh can be used in salads, soups and in baked goods.

Radishes: This vegetable is of-ten available through October and can be served in salads or baked with other dishes.

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CambriaTuesdays, 4 – 7 pm Tarrant Park, East Edgewater Street (Hwy P) Contact Barb (920) 348-5592 or JoElle (920) 348-6587 [email protected]

ColumbusSundays, 9 am – 1 pm Julie’s Java House, 419 N Ludington, next to Amtrak

ColumbusSponsored by Columbus Main Street Organization Wednesdays, Downtown Columbus May 5 -Oct 27

ElroyRoyal Bank Parking lot Wednesday 3pm—7pm

Fall River AreaSaturdays, 8 am – 12:30 pm Savannah Oaks, at the corner of Hwy. 16 and Poser Rd.

LavalleSaturdays, 7:30am-1pm

Lodi ValleyFridays, 2 - 6 pm Northern Edge parking lot For more info email [email protected]

Portage Thursdays, 12 - 6 pm Chamber Mall, corner of 33 & 16

Poynette AreaSaturdays, 8 - 11 am Pauquette Park, South Main St, near City Hall

Reedsburg Mondays & Thursdays, 2pm, May 15 to October 31, Reedsburg City Park

RandolphJung’s parking lot on Hwy 73, 335 S. High St. June-Oct Saturdays, 8am – noonMauston Juneau City Courthouse

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Farmer's Markets

AUTUMN COLORTRAIN RIDESOctober 7-9, 14-16Enjoy a ride through the scenicBaraboo Hills. Dinner train alsoavailable. Mid-Continent Railway,North Freedom. Call 800-930-1385for prices & times.www.midcontinent.org.

FAIR ON THE SQUAREOctober 824th annual art & crafts showfeaturing 150 vendors, foodcourt, farmer’s market, children’sactivities, and entertainment.Downtown Baraboo square.9 am- 4 pmwww.downtownbaraboo.com.

TRAIN RIDES ON THEPUMPKIN SPECIALOctober 22-23Includes a stop at a pumpkinpatch where passengers can selectand buy a pumpkin. First classand dinner train also available.Mid-Continent Railway, NorthFreedom. Call 800-930-1385.www.midcontinent.org.

FALL ART TOUROctober 14-1618th annual event. Self-guideddriving tour of artist studiosand galleries in Baraboo, SpringGreen, Dodgeville and MineralPoint and points in between. Atotal of 54 artists and fine crafts-men. www.fallarttour.com.

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(ARA) - The fall brings beau-tiful new scents and sounds with crisp air, vibrant colors of leaves gently falling to the ground, crackling wood popping on campfires and the sweet smell of apples hover-ing in the kitchen.

To get the most enjoyment out of the fall months this year, venture out with your family and friends to enjoy some of these scents and sounds:

Apple and pumpkin picking. Apple trees are heavily laden with crisp and delicious apples this time of year. Head out to an orchard to pluck the perfectly grown fruits off trees bearing your favorite variety of apples. Or take

your children on a ride to a pumpkin farm. Let them run through the patch, inspect-ing every pumpkin for the perfect carving medium. Tall and skinny for a witch’s face or round and plump for more of a clown face.

Celebrate your favorite sport, family activity or just tailgate at any outdoor setting with finger foods that are quick cooking and easy-to-pack.

Participate in a good cause. Fall is an excellent time to direct your energies and donations toward nonprofit organizations and charities.

Get lost in a corn maze. Fall is the perfect time for long walks because temperatures aren’t overbearingly hot

and the humidity levels are much more tolerable. Dress appropriately for the cooler weather and see what fun you can have getting lost in a corn maze, or while taking an autumn nature hike.

Feed the autumnal appetite. All of fall’s exciting activities will leave members of your family feeling voracious. Sat-isfy their hunger - and create a delicious smell in your house - with a fall favorite of Apple Pan Strudel with Dried Cherry Puree, which brings together classic fall flavors and spices in one delicious dessert (see next page for recipe).

Fun activities to enjoy in the cool fall months


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For cherry puree

Combine cherries and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and then simmer two minutes. Stir in kirsch (clear cherry brandy). Cool to lukewarm and puree in a blender.

For pan Strudel

In a small bowl, mix sugar and spices, set aside. Mix apple and lemon juice in medium bowl. Add sugar spice mixture and toss to coat. Lay the Melba Toast in a single layer on a cookie sheet, and pour two cups of apple juice over each toast, allowing toasts to soak up the juice. In a separate

8x8 pan, cover the pan with a thin layer of apples. Using a spatula, lift the toast from the cookie sheet and place a single layer over the apples in the 8x8 pan. Repeat until layering process until done. Finish by spreading cherry puree over apples. Cover with one cup of apple juice poured evenly over finished pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Garnish with light whipped cream if desired.

The fall months are a perfect time to enjoy spending time with family and getting outside to enjoy the final warm days of the year.

For cherry puree

1 cup dried cherries

1 1/2 cups water

2 tablespoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)

For pan strudel

3 cups 100 percent apple juice

1 box of Old London Melba Toast Salt Free Whole Grain

2 pounds various apple variet-

ies (such as Braeburn, Granny Smith and Fuji), peeled, cored, sliced thin in a food processor

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Apple Pan Strudel with Dried Cherry Puree

Directions:

Ingredients:


by Andrew Nussbaum

As of this summer, another chapter of Wisconsin history has been written. Having become a state park in 1911, the official centennial celebration was held on June 25th. Several speakers, includ-ing Governor Scott Walker, and Devil’s Lake State Park Superintendent Steve Schmelzer, offered birthday sentiments while speaking to the hundreds who at-tended the birthday celebration.

Governor Walker told of his time as a child visiting the park. “I remember coming here as a young boy,” Walker said. “I camped here. I created many fond memories here with my family. I knew this was one of the more popular parks in Wisconsin and even the na-tion.”

Superintendent Steve Schmelzer said he first visited the park more than 40 years ago. “Little did I know that I would be standing here today celebrat-ing the park’s centennial,” he said. “When I first started working here we were involved in a remodeling project and a person who worked for the CCC came up to us to see how some of the buildings were doing. This park holds so much history and I am proud to be a small part of it.” The rich history of the park includes droughts, floods, railroads, hotels and resorts, and even steam powered sailing ships that

carried such distinct visitors as Mary Lincoln and Ulysases S. Grant. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) is one of those fantastic stories that have come out of the 100 years of history at the park. The CCC was one of the work projects created by the Federal Govern-ment during the 1930’s Great Depres-sion era. From 1933 to 1942, men were assigned to military style camps where they received room and board, and a small wage for the work they per-formed.

At Devil’s Lake State Park, the men of the CCC built trails, buildings, and worked on several conservation proj-ects. Bruce Budde, age 88 from Portage, WI, one of only two CCC men still with us today, was in attendance to celebrate the park’s birthday.

For more information on the park, visit www.wiparks.net, or on facebook at Devil’s Lake State Park Centennial 2011.

Photos courtesy Marcia Budde

Devil’s Lake State Park Celebrates �00 Years

Superintendent Steve Schmelzer and Governor Walker with the new centennial marker.

Governor Scott Walker was one of several speakers at the Centennial Celebration.


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WHAT BETTER WAY to pick your Halloween pumpkinthan from a train ride through the beautiful countryside ofSauk County! Each trip includes a visit at the Quartzite LakePumpkin Patch where pumpkins may be purchased. Theconductor will help you load your pumpkin for the return backto North Freedom. Price of pumpkin not included in train fare.

THERE’S NOTHING COMPARABLE to enjoying thebeautiful brilliant hues of autumn in the scenic BarabooRiver valley from the comfort of our restored vintage pas-senger cars. Join us for “leaf-peeping” in style along theunspoiled right-of-way of our historic former Chicago &North Western rail line.

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NORTH FREEDOM, WISCONSIN 800-930-1385Just 30 minutes from Wisconsin Dells, 1 Hour from Madison

WHAT BETTER WAY to pick your Halloween pumpkinthan from a train ride through the beautiful countryside ofSauk County! Each trip includes a visit at the Quartzite LakePumpkin Patch where pumpkins may be purchased. Theconductor will help you load your pumpkin for the return backto North Freedom. Price of pumpkin not included in train fare.

THERE’S NOTHING COMPARABLE to enjoying thebeautiful brilliant hues of autumn in the scenic BarabooRiver valley from the comfort of our restored vintage pas-senger cars. Join us for “leaf-peeping” in style along theunspoiled right-of-way of our historic former Chicago &North Western rail line.

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