Don't Miss - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
Don't Miss - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
Don't Miss - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
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Camp Douglas<br />
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guardrails for added user protection. During the season, only bicyclists and hikers<br />
are allowed on the trail. All motorized traffic is prohibited.<br />
The twelve and a half mile Omaha Trail is between downtown Camp Douglas<br />
and Elroy. It passes through the Village <strong>of</strong> Hustler on what was once the Chicago<br />
& Northwestern Railroad Line. The trail features an 875-foot tunnel.<br />
The 400 State Trail was named for the Chicago & Northwestern passenger<br />
train, which traveled the 400 miles from Chicago to Minneapolis in 400 minutes.<br />
The Baraboo River intertwines the entire 22 miles <strong>of</strong> the smooth packed trail,<br />
which connects Reedsburg and Elroy.<br />
Along the route <strong>of</strong> wetlands, sandstone bluffs, meadows, and rolling<br />
croplands, you can take a break in the friendly southwestern Juneau County<br />
communities <strong>of</strong> Wonewoc and Union<br />
Center.<br />
User fees and passes are<br />
required. Bicycle rentals are also<br />
available. For more information<br />
about the bike trails contact the<br />
Elroy Commons Information Center<br />
at 608.462.BIKE (2453) or<br />
888.606.BIKE (2453), or Omaha<br />
Bicycle Trail Headquarters at<br />
608.427.6542.<br />
Military Presence<br />
Nestled among the rugged peaks <strong>of</strong> natural rock<br />
formations, the quiet Village <strong>of</strong> Camp Douglas is home<br />
to the Volk Field and Camp Williams military facilities.<br />
Volk Field is a 2,500-acre full service military<br />
readiness-training complex that is wholly owned,<br />
operated, and funded by the Air<br />
National Guard.<br />
Camp Williams is operated by the<br />
Army National Guard and is the home <strong>of</strong><br />
the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office.<br />
The Air National Guard Combat<br />
Readiness Training Center operates<br />
year around serving ANG units from<br />
several states. The Hardwood Air-to-<br />
Ground Weapons Range, near Finley<br />
in northern Juneau County, provides<br />
support for tactical weapons delivery.<br />
The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> National Guard<br />
Memorial Library and Museum is<br />
located on the Camp Williams and Volk<br />
Field grounds in Camp Douglas. In this<br />
restored 1896 log lodge, you will find<br />
exhibits chronicling the proud service <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> men and women in military<br />
service.<br />
Winter Adventures<br />
Winter <strong>of</strong>fers Juneau County<br />
visitors ample opportunities for outdoor<br />
recreation. Ice fishing, snowshoeing,<br />
cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling<br />
are popular activities along with sleigh<br />
rides. There is also horse back riding<br />
available at Red Ridge Ranch and<br />
Woodside Ranch outside <strong>of</strong> Mauston<br />
all year round.<br />
The Oak Ridge Trail, north <strong>of</strong><br />
New Lisbon on County Highway M<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers an excellent cross-country<br />
skiing adventure through seven miles<br />
<strong>of</strong> groomed woodland trails, as does<br />
Buckhorn State Park. Well-marked and<br />
groomed snowmobile trails are located<br />
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