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Selena Diggs
Editor
(608) 267-2094 office
Selena.diggs (at) dot.wi.gov
Ken Harwood
Publisher
Best Wisconsin Great River Road RV Parks & Campgrounds
Taking a Road Trip along the Wisconsin Mississippi Great River Road? To help you plan your trip, I review the top campgrounds for RV travelers or campers.
The list Campground Reviews is organized from South to North, beginning North of East Dubuque. At the end of the article is a Google Maps with links to each of the campgrounds we profiled.
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Ken Notes: Not a complete list but a good start...
Six Finalists for Alice in Dairyland
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Six women have advanced to the finals of the 78th Alice in Dairyland competition. The candidates were announced by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) on Mar. 7 at the Crawford County Administration Building in Prairie du Chien.“This group of top candidates is about to take part in what is said to be the hardest job interview ever, and we will be lucky to have one of them as the 78th Alice in Dairyland. Once elected, she will make over 400 appearances and log over 40,000 miles on the road promoting all of Wisconsin agriculture,” Halei Heinzel, the 77th Alice in Dairyland, said.
The six finalists are Mikayla Flyte, Coloma; Allison Foster, Waupun; Sara Hagenow, Poynette; Olivia Lulich, Lyndon Station; Natalie Roe, Monticello; and Michelle Stangler, Watertown...
The 78th Alice in Dairyland Finals will take place between May 15 and 17, with events in Gays Mills on Friday and the final program at the Prairie du Chien Area Performing Arts Center on Saturday. The winner will begin their term as Alice on July 7.
2025 Alice in Dairyland
Showcase & Finale
May 15 & 17
Crawford County
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American Cruise Lines set to
return to La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The City of La Crosse and American Cruise Lines have started a new partnership.The new 10-year docking agreement will see American riverboat cruise ships make their return to La Crosse after spending the last three years docking in Winona.
“It’s really great to have them back. We’ve worked well in the past with them, and I’m sure we’ll continue to work great in the future with them. It’s great to bring those people into La Crosse and show them what La Crosse has,” says City of La Crosse Parks Department facilities and marine operations manager Jim Flottmeyer.
City officials say the deal alone will bring $20,000 annually to La Crosse and it may bring in even more revenue from tourism...
Ken Notes: Fun to see these in Riverside Park. Now we have both American and Viking...
Find A New Favorite Fishing Spot This Year
There are lots of great places to fish in Wisconsin, including over 15,000 inland lakes, 42,000 miles of perennial streams and rivers, 1,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and 260 miles of the Mississippi River. With so many places to choose from, picking the perfect place to wet a line can sometimes feel overwhelming.
The DNR`s new Wisconsin Fishing Finder is here to help!
The Wisconsin Fishing Finder works using any internet browser to give anglers access to various fishing information, including fishing regulations (including bag and length limits) for lakes and trout streams, boat launch locations and access points, lake habitat information, fish stocking data and more.
Grab your license, your gear and select a lake, river or stream to discover your next favorite water!
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Help Birds During Spring Migration
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages bird watchers to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends.Because Wisconsin is next to the Mississippi River flyway and Great Lakes shorelines, more than 350 species of birds have been reported in May. In addition, our diverse grasslands, marshes and forests provide key habitats for migratory birds.
Warblers, orioles, thrushes, hummingbirds, tanagers, indigo buntings and shorebirds are among the favorite long-distance migratory birds people will likely see. Their migration is influenced primarily by changes in the duration of daylight...
Give Birds A Hand This Spring
Native bird populations in the U.S. and Canada have declined by nearly 3 billion birds since 1970. We can help birds during this key time by taking a few small steps at home:
- Plant
native plants, including fruit-bearing native trees like serviceberry,
dogwood and cherry, which provide both food and cover.
- Take care
of bird feeders by cleaning them once every two weeks and attracting
the most species with a high-fat seed like black oil sunflower.
- Shut off exterior lights at night during peak migration.
- Reduce window collisions with external screens, markers or cords. Get DIY solutions from SOS Save Our Songbirds....
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