It is only two weeks until the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon in Hayward, Wisconsin and the training thus far has been an adventure. First, the Midwest was hit with paucity of snow. Skiers had to turn to running or other work out options. Finally we received some snow, so this past weekend has been [...]
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Winter wonderland in southern Wisconsin
A winter storm around Christmas turned the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest into a winter wonderland. Unfortunately, the rest of the winter has not cooperated making those who want to train for the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon into runners or users of the inside Nordic machines. These help but not [...]
Training and coverage of the 2013 American Birkebeiner Marathon
2013 marks the 40th year of the prestigious American Birkebeiner Marathon in Hayward, Wisconsin. This year will be my second time competing in the 54 kilometer (approximately 33.5 miles) competition. My goal is to beat my time of 5 hours and 54 minutes. It will not be easy as I am currently not in the [...]
Hiking the North Country National Scenic Trail in Michigan and Wisconsin
The most notable and famous national hiking trail is the Appalachian Trail, but it is not the longest. The longest trail is the North Country National Scenic Trail which begins at Crown Point, New York in the Adirondacks and ends at the Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota. When completed, the trail will cover [...]
Rainbow over the Kickapoo River Valley in Wisconsin
It is always an adventure to see a rainbow whether it is during travels or at home. There is something magical about encountering these prisms of light that harken back to childhood. Just about everyone remembers a camping trip with mom and dad where one of the parents said “look, there is a rainbow.” Even [...]
Join Leinenkugel’s for a brewery tour in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
On the way to adventure in Quetico or the Boundary Waters Canoe Area from Chicago, I have passed the sign for the Leinekugel Brewery beer tours in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin many times. I have always wanted to check it out as Leinenkugel’s has always been a favorite beer of mine. This past week during the [...]
Looking back on the Wisconsin canoe, camp, and road trip
I have just returned from a week in the great northwoods of Wisconsin camping, canoeing, hiking, and a few beers along the way. I would argue that Wisconsin has one of the best systems of canoe streams in the country and possibly the best. Wisconsin has a great variety of rivers from the large majestic [...]
Riding the storm out on the Kickapoo River
Driving to the small town of Steuben, Wisconsin with Wisconsin River Outings, I was excited for my two day solo adventure down the Lower Kickapoo River to Wauzeka, Wisconsin. Steuben to Wauzeka is a 19 mile stretch. The plan was to travel by canoe 12 miles one day and then camp along the river at [...]
The Wisconsin River over and three more rivers to go
The Wisconsin River, one of the best camping, canoeing, and just plain beautiful rivers in the world is right here in the heart of the Midwestern heartland. The Lower Wisconsin River Valley is the best part of the river as the last 92 miles from Sauk City to its confluence with the Mississippi River is [...]
The great Wisconsin road trip canoeing and beer drinking
Next week I will embark on a road trip through the great state of Wisconsin primarily canoeing and drinking beer. This comes on the heels of being featured in Downtown Travelers post on bloggers favorite road trips. I love strapping on a backpack and visiting several countries on a given trip. This is supreme adventure; [...]
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