Category Archives: Area Recreation

Buena Vista Park & Danzinger Vineyards & Winery near Sparta, Wisconsin

May 16, 2013 – 9:48 pm

Buena Vista Park & Danzinger Vineyards & Winery near Sparta, Wisconsin. When you come to Southwest Wisconsin the Hidden Valleys area, there is something wonderful to see and do at this time of the year. Our guests have told us about Buena Vista Park in Alma, Wisconsin. They came to go “Birding” and at this time of the year the birds are spectacular. It is a small park with a big view of the Mississippi River for several miles to the north and the south. The raptor migration along this area of the river is amazing in the Spring you can see Red-trailed Hawks, Peregrine Falcons and Broad-winged Hawks. The wood area have a lot of songbirds including Baltimore Orioles, Scarlet Tanagers, Great-crested Flycatchers and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. 608-685-6234.

When you are done Birding you can go visit a wonderful Winery, “The Danzinger Vineyards & Winery“. Stop in to enjoy our free wine tasting at the only winery with a bluff top view of the mighty Mississippi one mile east of Alma on county road E. 608-685-6000 for more information.
Then when you are done drive to Sparta, Wisconsin and stay with us at the beautiful Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast 608-366-1427

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Area Recreation bed and breakfast Bike Trails Biking

Customer Service and Biking in Sparta, WI

March 7, 2013 – 8:30 am

Hello to our past, current and future bed and breakfast guests. We know how smart you all are and that you expect the best. Our industry, you expect high standards and high standards in customer service. We want you to know that we promise that high level of service and we keep our promise – for all our past, current and future bed and breakfast guests. We understand the importance of social media, so you are able to find us in Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and the most recent Pinterest. We have spent a lot of time to provide top-notch service to all. We know you have high expectations and we want to make sure we do too. Come and stay with us!

With spring just a few days away, we hope you are starting to think about where your next Staycation will be and that you find us in Sparta, WI. The bicycling capital of the world and home to the famous Sparta-Elroy Bike trail. We have many stories about the bike trail and how 100’s of our guests have ridden the beautiful trail. We provide a shuttle service to the other end of the trail so you are able to ride the whole trail and then back to the B&B. This trail can be biked no matter how many miles you would like to ride. You can always keep going on connecting trail also. So, dust off your bike or rent a bike from a local bike shop and come experience great customer service, relax and get your exercise all in one place.
See you soon!

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Area Recreation Calendar of Events Fun Ideas Skiing/Snow tubing Sparta fun Activities Uncategorized Winter Activities

Winter Extravaganza at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area -Sparta, Wisconsin

January 5, 2013 – 10:21 pm

The annual Winter Extravaganze at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, located by Fort McCoy.

Scheduled activities include slalom races, snowboard rail jam, snow adventure race, snow-pile dig, big air, gunny sack race, and an obstacle course. The event is open to the public.

For more information, call 608-388-3517/4498

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Area Recreation Fun Ideas Skiing/Snow tubing Sparta fun Activities Uncategorized Winter Activities

Skiing, X-Country Skiing and Snow Tubing in Wisconsin Now Open!

December 30, 2012 – 1:10 am

Come to Sparta, Wisconsin – WE HAVE THE SNOW for some of the Best Skiing, X-country Skiing, Snow Tubing and Snow shoeing around. Fort McCoy’s Whitetail Ridge Ski Area is now open and will offer expanded Saturday hours. Regular Friday hours will be 4:30-9pm. Saturday hours will begin at 10 a.m. and run to 9 p.m. Sunday hours are noon-6 p.m.

Skiers and snowboarders will have access to slopes ranging from beginning levels to those with a vertical drop of more than 185 feet and up to 1,300 feet in length.
Snowtubers will have five 800-foot-long tubing lanes to enjoy.
Cross-Country skiing trails also are available if natural snow conditions permit.
Come, relax and warm yourselves in the chalet, get snacks at the snack bar and rent equipment if you need. A warming area and bonfire pit at the bottom of the skiing/snowtubing slopes also are available. The National Ski Patrol will provide safety support for the facility. Skiing and snowboarding lessons also will be available. Activities available and current pricing is available at the website www.mccoymwr.com. For more information call 608-388-4498/3517.

This area is 5 miles from the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast where you can stay overnight and ski or tube by day. We would love for you to stay with us and keep warm and sip on hot-coco when you return from a full fun day outdoors.

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Area Recreation Marathon

Rails to Trails Marathon, Norwalk, WI on November 4, 2012

October 5, 2012 – 9:54 pm

The 5th annual Norwalk “Rails to Trails Marathon” will be held in Norwalk Park, 104 E Railroad St. Norwalk, WI on Sunday, Nov. 4.
To register for the marathon, go to the Rails to Trails marathon website or Call Theresa Lehner at 608-823-7942 or send her an email to talehner@yahoo.com for a registration form.
A portion of the money raised at the annual event is used to beautify the Norwalk Community.
In addition, proceeds will be used for scholarships at Brookwood High School.
Come stay at the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast, in Sparta, WI just 10 miles away and stay with others who are in the event. Come and get your fun and run in!

Registration Closing Date, Friday, November 2, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

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Area Recreation Bike Trails Biking Sparta fun Activities Spring Specials State Bike Trails

Sparta, Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast, Biking the Back Road and Trails

March 19, 2012 – 3:30 pm

Come and enjoy the WARM SPRING weather we are having in Sparta, Wisconsin “The Bicycling Capital of America”. This week we will enjoy the first day of Spring on Tuesday March 20. But like many of you know Spring weather has been here for a few weeks. We are all asking, is this going to last? I sure love it and I am sure you all do too!
To celebrate spring 2012 with you, we are rolling out a fantastic promotion – stay two nights in April and get your third night for just $20.12! Especially when there’s so much to explore during the spring, two nights just isn’t enough, so stay for a third while staying right on budget. Plus, with nightly rates starting at just $115, and includes a full breakfast and so much more, these prices just can’t be beat!

So, give us a call at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast and mention our Spring 2012 deal. Pack up your bikes and ride the back road and trails. We can’t wait to meet you, give a call at
888-594-FVBB or see our website!

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Area Recreation Calendar of Events Winter Activities

Black River State Forest Candlelight, Wisconsin- Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast

January 23, 2012 – 1:00 pm

Black River State Forest Annual candlelight ski/hike/snowshoe is scheduled for Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 6 to 9 pm.

The event will begin and end at the Smrekar Trail Parking Lot located four miles East of Millston on county Rd O, then North for a mile on Smrekar Road.

The event is sponsored by the Black River Forest Trail Foundation as a fundraiser to support operations of this trail system.

The event will be held with or without snow, AND WE NOW HAVE SNOW!
For more information, call 715-284-4103

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Area Recreation Calendar of Events Chili Cranberries Events Soup Tasting Wine Tasting

Cabin Fever – Chili Walk and Wine Tasting in Tomah, Wisconsin- Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast

January 16, 2012 – 8:00 pm

Jump Start your Spirits with some Spicy Chili, Savory soup or Stew and Great Wine Tasting!
Sample Chili or Soup at Participating Merchants in Tomah, Wisconsin. By sampling and voting you will eligible to win 2 Gift Baskets filed with items donated by the Participating Merchants.

A Taste of Wisconsin
Antique/Cranberry country Mall
Area Community Theatre
Burnstad’s European Restaurant
Gallery 1012
Heartland Cranberry Mall
J&R Variety
Tomah Cash Store and more….

February 18, 2012

Chili / Soup Tasting: 11 am – 4 pm at Participating Shops in Tomah Wisconsin.

Wine Tasting: 4 pm – 6pm at Burnstad’s Restaurant in Tomah Wisconsin.

Tickets: $5.00 per person

All Proceed will go to the Neighbor for Neighbor Food Pantry.
Tickets go on Sale February 1st. at participating stores and at the Tomah Area Chamber of Commerce, 901 Kilbourn Avenue in Tomah, Wisconsin.
http://www.tomahwisconsin.com/

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Area Recreation Events Geocaching Sparta fun Activities

Geo-Caching and Winter Extravaganze events in Sparta, Wi- Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast

January 2, 2012 – 8:00 pm

The Geocaching event begins Jan. 1 and continues to March 1. Geocaching is an outdoor activity in which players try to locate hidden geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices. Participants can pick up geocache coordinated at Pine View Campground or Whitetail Ridge Ski Area, strap on your snow schoes or cross country skis and head out to search for the GPS locations. When a geocashe is located, sign and turn in the entry slip for a change to win a prize. Participants also can rent snowshoes or Cross-county skis and GPS devices from Whitetail Ridge Ski Area.

The annual Winter Extravaganza at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area will be held Jan. 28. Activities scheduled are an Adventure Race, Snow Tubing, skiing, slalom races, snowboard rail jam, snow pile dig, and an obstacle course. Discounted Lift Tickets and Tubing will be available.

Both events are open to the public. For more information, call 608-388-3517

Whitetail Ridge Ski Area is located by Fort McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin. The Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast is only approx. 5 miles from these events. So, head out for a fun day and relax here afterwards at the B&B. Hope to see you soon.

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Area Recreation Sparta fun Activities

Rails to Trails Full & Half Marathon races, Norwalk WI 2011

October 15, 2011 – 2:00 pm

Mark your calendar now to come out to Norwalk Wisconsin on November 6 for the 4rd Annual Rails to Trails Marathon races. Be it that you attend as a participant or a spectator, the Rails to Trails Marathon is a fun and exciting marathon race which is not only a race for die-hard runners, but is walker friendly as well.

In addition to the full marathon there will also be a half marathon, 1 mile Fun Run, 5K and a Chicken-Que which is included in the full Marathon and half Marathon entry fee. Click Here for the complete schedule.

For those who want to run the marathon races, there are aid stations with water, sport drinks and medical aid available every 2 miles.

If you arrive on November 7, there is a Spaghetti Dinner at the Norwalk Community Center which is included in the Marathon and half Marathon entry fee as well.

Make your plans now to include thee premier Sparta Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast when you come to Sparta for all your lodging needs.

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