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ON-ROAD ADVENTURESSCENIC DRIVES, continuedSoutheast14. HOLY HILL ROAD888/974-8687www.visitwashingtoncounty.comJust north of Germantown, you canbegin by touring the original DheinsvilleSettlement. Ten miles down the road,Glacier Hills County Park offers stunningviews of Holy Hill. Following Friess LakeDrive south to Hogsback Road west,leads you past a mile-long ridge ofexceptional natural beauty. Rustic Road33 is nearby and well signed.Above: Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary,Washington County.15. KETTLE MORAINE SCENICDRIVE262/594-6200dnr.wi.gov/topic/parksThis 75 mile ramble through the northernand southern units of the KettleMoraine State Forest provides gloriousviews from the 60 foot tall Parnell Towerin the north to the historic buildings andfarms of Old Word Wisconsin’s pioneervillage in the south. Follow the greenand white “Acorn” signs to enjoy gloriousviews, including National Shrine ofMary at Holy Hill.South Central16. BARABOO HILLS TOURwww.devilslakewisconsin.com800/227-2266For a contrast to the energy of the Dells,head west from Devil’s Lake along Hwy113 to Cty DL and Soler Lane to discoverthe peaceful beauty of Durward’sGlen and Parfrey’s Glen. Stay on 113 totop off the trek with an exciting (andfree!) ride on the Merrimac Ferry.17. MT. HOREB TOBLANCHARDVILLE608/523-4427dnr.wi.gov/topic/parksThe 18-miles on Hwy 78 between Mt.Horeb and Blanchardville form a tranquilpastoral drive through rolling farmfields ending at Yellowstone Lake StatePark off Cty F for a hike and a spectacularlakeside picnic.DON ABRAMSSouthwest18. GREAT RIVER ROAD800/658-9424www.wigreatriverroad.orgThe grandeur and majesty of the mightyMississippi River can never be exaggerated!Follow Hwy 35 from La Crosse toPrescott (108 miles) for charming rivertowns, antique shops, delightful cafes,migrating birds, and stunning bluff-topviews.19. LOWER WISCONSIN RIVERdnr.wi.gov/org/land/facilities/lowerwisconsinHwy 60 from Sauk Prairie to Prairie duChien skirts a nearly unbroken series ofwildlife areas along the river bottom. InSpring Green, you can tour the impressiveestate of Frank Lloyd Wright atTaliesin, visit the one-of-a-kind, worldfamous, House on the Rock, or enjoythe views from Tower Hill State Park. Forpanoramic views of the confluence ofthe Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers,stop at Wyalusing State Park just southof Prairie du Chien.20. ROLLING HILLS OF HIGHWAY 14800/658-9424www.explorelacrosse.comBegin by taking in the breathtaking viewfrom the recently renovated visitor’s centeratop Grandad Bluff in La Crosse.Next, head east on Hwy 14 past thespectacular Shrine of Our Lady ofGuadalupe, through the rolling hills ofAmish farms, and the bucolic beauty ofCoon Valley. For a longer drive, continueeast with a nostalgic stop at RumbleSeats Rock N’ Roll Drive-In all the wayto Frank Lloyd Wright’s stunning estateat Taliesin in Spring Green.21. TOMAH TO OSSEO800/404-4008www.blackrivercountry.netIf you’re looking for a scenic drive thatmoves along a little quicker than most,try a look from the fast lane on I-94.Conical shaped mounds of glacial driftcalled glacial kames can be seen fromthe roadway; a rest stop near Millstonfeatures a trail map to a scenic kameoverlook. The Black River Falls StateForest is particularly pretty along hereand a series of elevation changesbetween Black River Falls and Osseoadds interest and artistry to the passinglandscape. As a reward, treat yourself toa piece of pie from the legendaryNorske Nook in Osseo.22. VERNON COUNTY608/625-2960http://kvr.state.wi.usCurving through the hills and valleys ofVernon County, Hwy 131 from Viola toOntario (21 miles) is a lovely stretch ofhighway. Just north of La Farge, stop atthe Kickapoo Valley Reserve VisitorCenter for maps to the 60 miles of hikingtrails and 19 miles of mountain bikingtrails in the 8,569-acre Reserve.Further north on Hwy 131, stop atopWildcat Mountain State Park for terrifichigh-ground views of the valley in its fallfinery. is roomRUSTIC ROADSSeems just about everyone could benefit from a refreshercourse in slowing down. Which makes the Wisconsin RusticRoads Program pure genius. These rural roads, all 111 ofthem, are lightly traveled with outstanding natural featuresalong their borders and, best of all, the max speed is 45 mph.Remember, it’s about slowing down and being wowed.It was the Wisconsin Legislature that had the foresight toestablish the Rustic Roads program back in 1973 to preserve whatremained of the state’s most scenic country roads. These are agodsend for bikers, hikers and motorists looking to take a leisurelytour, with emphasis on “leisurely,” with the designated roads preservedin a natural and essentially undisturbed state.The roads start at two miles long and go from there; could bedirt, gravel or paved; and may be one-way or two-way. The onecommon denominatoris that theyare all underlocal control.Retro-lookingsigns in brownand yellow markthe routes, witheach identifiedby number.There iseven a RusticRoads awardprogram formotorcyclists – travel 10 ofthe roads and you’re eligiblefor a Rustic Roads MotorcycleTour patch, travel 25 or moreand earn a certificate. Just haveyour picture taken with yourmotorcycle in front of the RusticRoad numbered sign. If solo, justyour bike in the shot will do.Forward to the Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Program and you’re in.Now, as for a guide to all the roads, you’re in luck, as a newedition is hot off the presses. You can order by visitingwww.travelwisconsin.com/maps_guides.aspx/DownloadGuides. Ifyou’re itching to hit the road today, download Rustic Road regionalmaps at www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/scenic/maps.htm.Here’s a travel tip: Take a Rustic Roads excursion in the fall tobe doubly wowed by natural scenery that’s pretty anytime of theyear but is now over the top amazing with color. And get out of yourcar to really soak it all in.As the Wisconsin Department of Transportation suggests, let’scall this tourism offering “a positive step backward.”RJ & LINDA MILLER10 Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747.
Outdoor ArtLots of outdoor art is outsider art. Meaning it’s created byself-taught artists. That’s the kind of creativity, some mighteven call it quirkiness, that Wisconsinites are known toembrace. Prepare to be inspired when you visit one of thesefolk art grottos, sculpture gardens or open-air exhibits. Don’toverlook modern murals and art installations either.Northwest11. ASHLANDAshland Mural WalkDowntown800/284-9484www.visitashland.comThe 8 block historic business district isthe background for a fascinating walkthrough Ashland's history. View 11murals, starting from the Corner of EllisAve and Main Street. Ashland has beendesignated the Historic Mural Capital ofthe State of Wisconsin.2. PHILLIPSWisconsin Concrete ParkN8236 State Highway 13800/269-4505www.friendsoffredsmith.orgNestled in Wisconsin’s beautiful northwood’s, Fred Smith’s Concrete Park ishome to more than two-hundred concretesculptures depicting a wide arrayof characters from local and nationalhistory. Find statues of Abe Lincoln,Sacajawea, and even Paul Bunyan inthis stunning park.3. WILSONJames Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden5634 Evergreen Dr920/458-6144www.kohlerfoundation.org/tellen.htmlBack in 1942, factory worker JamesTellen began constructing this whimsicalwoodland escape on the grounds of hissummer cottage. Today you’ll find morethan 30 life-like statues nestled in thewoods of his property, portraying everythingfrom prairie settlers, to NativeAmericans to woodland creatures.East Central4. PLYMOUTHPlymouth Mural WalkDowntown920/893-0079www.plymouthwisconsin.comA group of 160+ painters from aroundthe world, created 21 murals on downtownbuildings. The murals depict businessesfrom Plymouth's historic past.Get the latest on great Wisconsingetaway ideas, activities, events,packages and more. Sign up for freee-mail updates and the FALL COLORREPORT at travelwisconsin.com.3121113256910Central4875. MARSHFIELDJurustic ParkM222 Sugarbush Ln715/387-1653www.jurustic.comThis quirky gem is home to more than250 folk art sculptures depicting creatureslarge and small. Wander aroundthe property and discover dogs, dragons,and dinosaurs, all with a signaturered rust patina. This sculpture park issure to be fun for the whole family.6. RUDOLPHRudolph Grotto Gardens and Wonder Cave6957 Grotto Ave715/435-3120www.mnmuseumofthems.org/Grotto/Wonder1.htmlWhile at the Grotto of Our Lady ofLourdes in France, Philip Wagnerprayed for his ailing health, promising tobuild a beautiful shrine if his prayerswere answered. Upon recuperation, heconstructed this beautiful tribute justnorth of Wisconsin Rapids. Today it consistsof acres of gardens, shrines, paths,and stunning sculptures. Be sure tomake a wish in the hand-made wishingwell.Southeast7. MILWAUKEELynden Sculpture Gardens2145 W. Brown Deer Rd414/446-8794www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/The Lynden Sculpture Garden offers aunique experience of art in naturethrough its collection of more than 50monumental sculptures sited across 40acres of park, lake and woodland.Above: Wisconsin Concret Park, Phillips.8. WEST BENDWest Bend Sculpture WalkDowntown West Bendwww.dowtownwestbend.comAlong the Riverwalk, view over 25 outdoorexhibits of modern sculpture createdby local and national artists.South Central9. BARABOODr. Evermor’s Art ParkUS Highway 12608/219-7830Dr. Evermor’s Art Park contains out-ofthis-worldmachines built from salvagedfactory parts and other odds and ends.Home to the largest scrap metal sculpturein the world, the “Forevertron,”stands at 50 feet tall and weighs 300tons.10. HOLLANDALENick Engelbert’s Grandview7351 State Hwy 39608/967-2322www.nicksgrandview.com/Nick Engelbert began transforming thegrounds of his Hollandale home into acolorful sculpture garden in 1930.Named “Grandview” for its stunningvista, here you’ll find concrete birds,monkeys, a Viking warrior and even anelephant; most of which are covered incolorful stones. The house, also entirelyencased in vibrant stones, is now amuseum.Southwest11. CATARACTPaul and Matilda Wegner GrottoState Hwy 27 & 71608/269-8680www.monroecountyhistory.org/wegnergrotto.phpBuilt as a “retirement project” byPaul and Matilda Wegner, thisGrotto contains many concretesculptures adorned with colorfulshattered crockery, broken beerbottles, carnival glass, and even bulletcasings. You’ll even find a non-denominationalglass chapel on the property.BRIAN EBNER12. COCHRANEHerman Rusch’s Prairie Moon SculptureGarden and MuseumS2727 Prairie Moon Road608/687-8250www.kohlerfoundation.org/rusch.htmlJust one hour northwest of La Crosse,this amazing art environment featuresdozens of concrete statues and stunninglandscaping by Wisconsin farmerHerman Rusch. You’ll find everythingfrom dinosaurs, decorative fences, giantsnakes, a Hindu temple, and a castletower on this beautiful property.13. DICKEYVILLEDickeyville Grotto305 West Main Street608/568-3119www.dickeyvillegrotto.com/The beautiful Grotto and Shrines wereconstructed by Father MathiasWernerus from 1925 to 1930 on thegrounds of the Holy Ghost Parish. Builtof stone, mortar and colorful objectsfrom all around the world, the worksshowcase Father Wernerus’ love for Godand his patriotism for his country.Above: Jurustic Park, Marshfield.JURUSTIC PARKFind more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. 11
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