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La Crosse, Wisconsin BIKE SWAP

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La Crosse, Wisconsin BIKE SWAP
Thousands of new and used bikes, parts, tools, accessories and clothing for sale at pennies on the dollar.

  • Saturday, February 23rd, 10am – 2pm
  • Logan Middle School
  • 1450 Avon Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin

More information 608-317-2825
or visit WisconsinBikeFed.org

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Winter Extravaganza at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area -Sparta, Wisconsin

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

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Come to Sparta, Wisconsin – WE HAVE THE SNOW for some of the Best Skiing, Cross country skiingX-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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On The Trail Beer, Wine & BBQ Challenge – Sparta, WI

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On The Trail Beer, Wine & BBQ Challenge- This event will be in walking distance from the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast. It will be very entertaining and a day full of fun things to do, see and taste!
September 15, 2012
Evans Bossard Park, Sparta, WI

The BBQ kickoff will begin at 8:00 AM and the Beer and Wine Garden will open at Noon. Sampling of Beer and Wine from 2:00-4:00 pm. The Sampling will include local breweries as well as local wine distributors.
Awards will be handed out or Homebrews, Amateur Wine Making, as well as BBQ.

There will be Live entertainment by Honey N Rust and The Pat Watters Band. Tickets are available for purchase at Westside Wine & Spirits for $30.00. The Live Music starts at 1:00 pm.

If you want more information please contact Westside Wine & Spirits (608) 269-1404.

All proceeds from this event will go to Glimmers of Hope Inc. This non-profit organization goes to help disadvantaged children in the Sparta, area!  This events is sponsored by: Sparta Kiwanis, Glimmers of Hope Inc., & Westside Wine & Spirits

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Biking, Along the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trails and More!

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Biking trail tunnelPick your ride based on your skill level! Because along the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail there are over 101 miles of connecting trails for all levels. You can get a bike shuttle from the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast when you are our guests and we will shuttle you to any of the small towns along the trail depending on your level and the miles you would like to go. It is more down hill from the Elroy end back to Sparta. We have the daily and annual bike passes on-site for you to purchase also. Come join the fuel-efficient adventure! “Biking” and come to Sparta, Wisconsin. It is a great individual, group or family activity. Plus, a healthy way to enjoy your summer! Give us a call if you would like more information and see our website for more Biking Trails and Back Roads to travel.

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Decorah eagle cam to offer live look at hatching – WKBT News 8 – La Crosse, WI

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Decorah eagle cam to offer live look at hatching – WKBT News 8 – La Crosse, WI YOU HAVE TO CLICK ON- EAGEL CAM
WATCH THIS AMAZING “LIVE” video. It is awesome! It will be getting better after the eggs hatch in a few days…Enjoy.

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Sparta Wisconsin- “Moving Your Business Forward”

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Sparta Butterfest June 11th-14th, 2009 – Sparta, WI

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Sparta Butterfest June 11th-14th, 2009 – Sparta, WI: “The new 2010 SPARTA BUTTERFEST brochure is available! Pick up your copy at area Sparta businesses or click on the brochure and download your own brochure!
Lots of new attractions and events added to this year’s BUTTERFEST! Don’t miss any of it by getting your own brochure. We’ll see you at the 26th Annual SPARTA BUTTERFEST on June 10th – 13th in Sparta, Wisconsin!”