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Juneau Countywww.juneaucounty.comWorth a Closer LookFrom the rigors of your labor to therivers and the lakes, from work tothe woods, or your business toyour backpack… it’s only minutes away in JuneauCounty. Why would you want to be anywhereelse? We invite you to embark on your JuneauCounty adventure. We know you’ll find areason to stay for a day, a week, or a lifetime.Juneau County offers nourishment for thesoul, so let the adventures begin!Easy AccessGeographical diversity is a hallmarkof Juneau County with each of the county’scommunities in its beautiful and sceniclandscapes. Interstate 90/94 angles across thebottom third of the county providing immediateaccess to Lyndon Station, Mauston, New Lisbon andCamp Douglas. State Highways 21, 80, and 82 reach into thecommunities of Necedah, Elroy, Wonewoc, Union Center, Finley,and Sprague. The Village of Hustler is only a short distance from CampDouglas via County Highway H, while Highway 173 takes you to Mather.Don’t Miss . . .The many annual events that are held throughoutJuneau County. Some of them include…Camp Douglas Armed Forces Days in MayWonewoc Old Fashion Days in MayElroy Fair in JuneNew Lisbon’s Wadushuda Days in JulyWaterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade in AugustHustler’s Hustlerfest in AugustJuneau County Fair in AugustThe Juneau County Fly-In/Drive-In in SeptemberRiver of Memories in OctoberMauston Pumpkin Bash in OctoberPlus many more events throughout the year, Checkwww.juneaucounty.com often to see what’s going on!Campgroundsand ParksJuneau County has about 75,000acres in parkland with about half of thecounty being forested. State parks markthe entrance of Juneau County. InterstateI-90/94 from the west exits at CampDouglas. There you’ll find Mill Bluff StatePark, with picturesque rock formationsthat overlook a camping/picnic area, hikingtrails, and a sand beach swimming pond.Climb the trail and stone steps to thebluff’s top of the Ice Age National ScientificReserve. The southeastern access to JuneauCounty begins at Rocky Arbor State Park,which straddles the border with SaukCounty. Buckhorn State Park is locatedbetween Mauston and Necedah off Highway58 on the western shores of Castle RockLake. The 160-acre Juneau County CastleRock Park is situated in a beautiful, woodedarea along the lake’s southwestern shoreand offers nearly 200 camping sites. Innortheastern Juneau County, you’ll findWilderness County Park situated alongthe west shore of Petenwell Flowage,14 u www.hiddenvalleys.com uHidden Valleys

ujuneau County uWilderness Park offers nearly 100 campingsites. Kennedy County Park is north of NewLisbon and offers several rustic campingsites. Bass Hollow in south central JuneauCounty is 280 acres, ideal for picnickingor hiking on its five miles of walking trails.There are also several private campgroundsthroughout the county.The Lakesof Juneau CountyIf it’s sun and water fun you seek,Juneau County’s lakes region is the place tobe. Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes arethe second and fourth largest inland body ofwater in Wisconsin. The lakes offer numerousbeaches with several public boat-launchingareas. The Castle Rock and Petenwell Damsare unique because they were built on sandand were the first such projects undertakenin the United States. The concrete dams areclassified as “floating type construction” withimbedded cutoff walls that penetrate deepinto the glacial sands for anchoring. Theconstruction of the lakes was started in 1947and completed in 1950. Both lakes haveplenty of room for water skiing, jet skiingand boating. Both lakes offer exceptionalfishing with many species of fish. Otherlakes in Juneau County include Lake Decorahin Mauston, Eagle’s Nest Flowage and theMeadow Valley Flowage near Camp Douglas,New Lisbon Lake, Sprague-Mather Flowagenear Necedah and several others, all offeringtons of great fishing and lots of water fun!WildlifeFollow nature’s calendar and you’re likely to see many examples ofWisconsin’s wildlife resources in their natural habitat. Karner blue butterflies,eagles, partridge, pheasants, gray wolves, coyotes, fox, whooping cranes,sandhill cranes, and swans are just some of the variety that can be seen inJuneau County.In northern Juneau County is where you will find the Necedah NationalWildlife Refuge, which was established in 1939. This 43,656-acre area islocated about 4 miles west of Necedah and is easily accessed from StateHighway 21. For more information call 608.565.2551 or visit the web site atwww.midwest.fws.gov/Necedah.The refuge hosts the National Crane Count in April, which is sponsoredby the ICF (International Crane Foundation). The third weekend in September,the Necedah Lions honor the whooping crane with the Whooping CraneFestival. For more information go to www.whooping-crane-festival.comBicycling At Its BestJuneau County offers three great rails to trails bicycling experiences.Elroy, once a prominent railroad center, is now the hub of these groomedbike trails.Most well known is the “granddaddy of all trails” the Elroy-Sparta StateTrail. It is the first official rails to trails conversion in the United States.Thirty-two miles in length, the abandoned Chicago & Northwestern Railroadbed passes through the trail’s most unique features of three tunnels, dug byhand in the 1870s.Flashlights and jackets are recommended when walking bikes throughthe tunnels. There are also 33 trestles along with wooden bridges that havebeen planked over and fitted with guardrails for added user protection. Duringthe season, only bicyclists and hikers are allowed on the trail. All motorizedtraffic is prohibited.The 12.5-mile Omaha Trail is between downtown Camp Douglas andElroy. It passes through the Village of Hustler on what was once the Chicago& Northwestern Railroad Line. The trail features an 875-foot tunnel.The 400 State Trail was named for the Chicago & Northwesternpassenger train, which traveled the 400 miles from Chicago to Minneapolis in400 minutes. The Baraboo River intertwines the entire 22 miles of the smoothpacked trail, which connects Reedsburg and Elroy.Along the route of wetlands, sandstone bluffs, meadows, and rollingcroplands, you can take a break in the friendly southwestern Juneau Countycommunities of Wonewoc and Union Center.Trail passes are required. Bicycle rentals are available. For moreinformation about the bike trails contact the Elroy Commons InformationCenter at 608.462.BIKE (2453) or 888.606.BIKE (2453), or Omaha BicycleTrail Headquarters at 608.427.6542.Military Presence in Juneau CountyCamp Douglas is home to Volk Field/Camp Williams military facilities.Nestled among the rugged peaks of natural rock formations and the beautifulterrain of the area; the western gateway to Juneau County, Volk Field is afull service military readiness training complex. Co-located with Volk Fieldis Camp Williams, which is operated by the Army National Guard. An openhouse is held every two years for the public and affords the opportunityto increase awareness of the Volk Field/Camp Williams military facilities.Questions can be directed to 608-427-1210.Camp Williams is the headquarters of the United States Property & FiscalOffice (USP&FO) for the State of Wisconsin, as well as the Army NationalGuard’s Consolidated State Maintenance Facility (CSMS). Camp Williamsboasts facilities that range from the early 19th century to the late 20th.Be sure to visit the Wisconsin National Guard Museum located at historicCamp Williams/Volk Field; the museum is dedicated to preserving the memoryjuneau CountyHidden Valleys u www.hiddenvalleys.com u15

uwww.juneaucounty.com uof service and sacrifice by the men and women whoserved, as well as the rich history of the NationalGuard. The log building, constructed in 1896 as anofficer’s club for members of the National Guard, isnow home to the Wisconsin National Guard Museum.Nestled in a park-like setting, the museum—with itsnumerous exhibits—is complemented by an outdoorcollection of unique and unusual historic aircraft,tanks, and self-propelled guns.Hardwood Air-to-Ground Weapons Range(R-6904), near Finley, Wisconsin in Juneau County isone of fifteen Air National Guard (ANG) ranges locatedthroughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Theentire facility is under the operational control of theAir National Guard as part of the Combat ReadinessTraining Center, Volk Field ANG Base. The missionof Hardwood Range is to provide training for combataircrews, through presentation of a variety of realistictarget arrays, for air-to-ground weapons delivery.An open house is held every two years for the publicand affords the opportunity to increase awareness ofthe range and its activities. Range personnel can becontacted at (608) 427-1555 for more information.Winter AdventuresWinter offers Juneau County visitors ampleopportunities for outdoor recreation. Ice fishing,snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobilingare popular activities along with sleigh rides. There isalso horseback riding available at Red Ridge Ranch andWoodside Ranch outside of Mauston all year round.The Oak Ridge Trail, north of New Lisbon onCounty Highway M, offers an excellent cross-countryskiing adventure through seven miles of groomedwoodland trails, as does Buckhorn State Park. Wellmarkedand groomed snowmobile trails are locatedthroughout the county and maintained by localsnowmobile clubs. Northern Juneau County hasmarked ATV trails.Canoeing and KayakingIn addition to industrial/ business development theJuneau County Economic Development Corporationpromotes tourism along with area Chambers ofCommerce and other groups. The bike, ATV andsnowmobile trails are examples. Recently tourismpromotion has been expanded to include watertrails. Check out www.juneaucounty.com tourism/the trails Adventures. The website now invitesyou to paddle the following rivers:BARABOO RIVER: Put in at the Highway33 bridge next to the Golf Course at UnionCenter. Head downstream to Wonewoc, abouta three hour trip. Try a picnic lunch (about halfway) at the third Castle which is a rock pinnaclewhere a picnic table awaits. For rentals: BeyondBoundaries 608-464-7433 www.goingfarbeyond.comLEMONWEIR RIVER: Paddling from KennedyPark to New Lisbon’s Riverside Park is popular.New Lisbon’s campground improvements provideRV parking, tent sites, new showers and restrooms. New Lisbon toMauston is another paddle which takes six hours if fishing on theway. For information call New Lisbon 608-562-5213 or go to www.newlisbonchamber.com. Mauston to Lemonweir Mills is a beautifulthree hour easy paddle without any rapids or obstacles. FromLemonweir Mills to the Wisconsin River is a long day’s journey withpossible log jams which require portaging. There is a good boatlanding river right before the junction with the Wisconsin River. Forinformation call Mauston Chamber of Commerce 608-847-4142 orgo to www.visitmauston.comWISCONSIN RIVER: From Wood County across LakePetenwell to the dam is big water paddling where winds can causehigh waves. For campers, try the Wilderness Park. From thehighway 21 boat ramp boaters go down river to the Buckhorn StatePark www.dnr.state.wi.us or camp at Castle Rock County Park.From the Adams County side boat landing below Castle Rock dam,paddle or tube float to Castle Rock Resort, Point Bluff Marina, orthe Two Rivers Boat landing on the Lemonweir, or travel furtherdownstream to the River Bay Marina on the Juneau County shore.For rentals: Point Bluff Resort 608-253-6181 www.pointbluff.comYELLOW RIVER: The Necedah dam to Crappie Point onCastle Rock Lake is a five to six hour paddle for the experienced.Log jams require portages. For information call the Village ofNecedah 608-565-2261 weekdays, or the Reel Inn at 608-565-2262after 11:00 a.m. and weekends; at necedah.info.@tds.net, or onFacebook.The forested setting on our rivers feels remote and wildin many areas with lots of wildlife and many bird species. Therivers offer breathtaking scenery and many islands to stop andexplore. Take along a camera because you are sure to see a lot ofopportunities for great pictures with the gorgeous panoramic viewsand wildlife as you navigate the waterways of Juneau County!Come Join Us!Each of our communities offers various activities, festivals,and celebrations throughout the year. The Juneau County Fair is inAugust and features a rodeo.Camp DouglasCamp Douglas has some of the most breathtaking, freestandingrock formations and bluffs surrounding the Village. Camp Douglasis the trailhead for the Omaha Bike Trail and also home to CampWilliams and Volk Field military facilities. Camp Douglas ArmedForces Day Celebration takes place in May. The village hosts citywide garage sales the third week of August. Call 608-427-3355 formore information.16 u www.hiddenvalleys.com uHidden Valleys

202 East Main Street • Hustler608.427.3787 • 877.427.3719innkeeper@fountainchateau.comwww.fountainchateau.comOver 30 yearsexperience• Open All Year Round• Fresh Cut Rib Eye, Porterhouse& T-Bone Steaks• Quality Homemade Sausage• Wholesale Meats• Deer ProcessingBurgers, Brats, Beer & BeefAs seenonDiscoverWisconsinAward Winning ProductsN5340 Hwy. HH, Mauston, WI 53948Phone 608-847-7413www.wisconsinrivermeats.comujuneau County uHustlerHustler isa small farmingcommunitythat settled inthe 1880s. Thelast weekend ofAugust, however, Hustler doesn’t settle down until their annualHustlerfest is done. Hustlerfest celebrations overflow withfood, fun, crafts, games, music, tractor pulls, and a parade.Lyndon StationLyndon Station is a quaint little village with a historicconnection to Ireland and an interstate connection to I90/94.The interstate provides Lyndon Station with easy access tonearby Rocky Arbor State Park as well as ample campingthroughout Lyndon Station.Towards the eastern part of Juneau County, just past Lyndon Station, you’llfind the 15” gauge railway of the Riverside & Great Northern Railway steamlocomotives that the entire family will enjoy. The small steam engines take youthrough picturesque woods before or after you tour the Locomotive Shop, the BoilerShop, the Roundhouse, and the Coaling Tower. Even though the right-of-way is wideenough for a full size train, only the small locomotives are on these tracks so takeyour time and visit the Gift Shop or the historical Lunch Room.MaustonMauston has plenty of choices for eating experiences. There are severallocations of fast food, buffets, or family style dining whether enjoying your mealdowntown or all around Castle Rock Lake. While downtown, take a walk along ‘theriver of memories,’ otherwiseknown as the Lemonweir River.The Hatch Public Library has aspacious view of the river. There isa lot of local history to be found atThe Boorman House, just acrossthe river.Other adventures locatedaround Mauston include shopping,golfing, fishing, swimming,camping, horseback riding,boating, and more• Waterfest Parade of boats atCastle Rock Park the firstweekend in August• Juneau County Fair in August• Annual Pumpkin Bash in OctoberNecedahNecedah is a Ho-Chunk Indianword meaning “land of yellow water.”The Yellow River, as well as theWisconsin River, Castle Rock Lake,and Petenwell Lake are located nearNecedah.Destination Super smPool & whirlpoolFree wireless InternetFree SuperStart ® breakfastIn-rm. microwave, fridge & coffeeFree local calls • HBOChildren 17 & under stay freeMaustonI-90/94 & Hwy. 82E, Exit 691001A Hwy. 82E • (608) 847-2300www.super8.com/motel/02959Full-Service RetailPharmacyHome HealthDurable MedicalEquipment & Supplies PRINTER COPY14’ x 24’ art file includes the following bleeds:Mauston Pharmacy–123 E State St, Mauston - (608) 847-5949 Both sides 6”, top 6”, bottom 4”Tomah Pharmacy–1004 Superior Ave, Tomah - (608) 372-4115Roche-a-Cri Pharmacy–402 W Lake St, Friendship - (608) 339-9080NEXTEXIT& Loungewww.southshorerestaurant.com608-847-3700American Fusion Cuisine608-847-3700Sunday Brunch at 9 amOutdoor Waterfront SeatingKaraoke Every Friday NightTiki Bar and BeachOpen Every WeekendN6895 Ridgewater Driveoff Castle Rock Lake,Hwy. G MaustonSUPER8.COM1.800.800.8000En Español 1.877.202.8812WELLS’ LAKESIDE COTTAGES1, 2 & 3 Bedroom CottagesModern • Comfortable • HousekeepingWooded • Pleasant • Private Sand BeachesBoating • Swimming • Fishing • Boat RentalOpen May 1 - October 15EnjoyYour VacationWith Us OnCastle RockLakePhone: 608-847-7286Website: www.wellslakeside.comE-mail: wellslakeside@hotmail.comW4926 Hwy. G • Mauston, WI 53948Next toHidden Valleys u www.hiddenvalleys.com TO Castle Rock u19County Parkjuneau County

uwww.juneaucounty.com uFour Seasons of Fun➢ Castle Rock Lake➢ Petenwell Lake➢ 18 Hole Golf Course➢ Fishing➢ Hunting➢ Boating and Canoeing➢ Snowmobiling➢ Skiing➢ BikingHome of the MaustonPumpkin BashVisitthe Kiosk located inthe Welcome CenterExit 69 - I90/94Want More Information?www.visitmauston.com(866) 516-164620 u www.hiddenvalleys.com uHidden Valleys

uwww.juneaucounty.com uThe 400 State Trail is a 22 mile recreational trailthat runs between Reedsburg and Elroy and linkswith 101 miles of recreational trails. Wonewocoffers a variety of retailers, gift shops and many fineeating establishments. Visit Wonewoc often – you’lldefinitely enjoy it.Thank you for taking a closer look at JuneauCounty with its camping, biking, horseback riding,great food, campfires, wildlife, boating, snowmobiling,ATV trails, cross country skiing, winery tours, cheesemaking, golfing and many memories of adventures.For more information: www.juneaucounty com;Juneau County Economic Development Corporation,122 Main Street (PO Box 322), Camp Douglas, WI54618. 608.427.2070, 888.898.2550, jcedc@mwt.net.VillageofUNION CENTER(608) 462-8810come seewhat we have to offer!Kwik TripGarden City MotelPreston’s Sales & ServiceElmer’s Auto RepairAffordable Heating and Electric D&T’s DelightsSpring Valley Golf Course Center Tap LLCFarmers State BankHeding Truck ServiceMerricks Inc.US Post OfficeScenic Bluffs EquipmentMinett’s Mini StorageHill CountryD&D Farm SupplyChamber of Commerce Barnyard BarSt. Theresa’s Adoration Chapel Edge O’Town NailsEagle Parkway right along the 400 State Trail.Annual Party in the Park - 2nd Saturday of Augustsponsored by the Village of Union Center Fire DepartmentSummer Volleyball and Horseshoe LeaguesPark Shelter, Public Restroom, Playground EquipmentPlus so much more! Come Check us Out!Camp Douglas VillageHall, 304 Center Street,(PO Box 294), Camp Douglas,WI 54618; 608.427.3355.City of Elroy, 225 MainStreet, Elroy, WI 53929;608.462.2400.For bike information888.606.2453, 608.462.2410, www.elroywi.com.Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce, 503 State Hwy. 82 East /POBox 171, Mauston, WI 53948; 608.847.4142, 866.516.1646,www.mauston.com or chamber@mauston.com.Necedah Village Hall, 101 Center Street, Necedah, WI 54646;608.565.2261 or visit www.necedah.us.Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, 608.565.2551;www.midwest.fws.gov/necedah, or Necedah@fws.gov.Information on crane migration: www.savingcranes.org.New LisbonArea Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 79, New Lisbon, WI 53950;608.562.3555; www.newlisbonchamber.com or nlchambr@mwt.net.Village of Wonewoc, 200 West Street (PO Box 37), Wonewoc, WI53968; 608.464.3114, or visit www.wonewocwi.com.Hill Country Chamber of Commerce, serving Elroy, Hillsboro,Union Center, Wonewoc, LaValle, and surrounding areas, 435 BridgeStreet (Hwy 33), PO Box 83, Union Center, WI 53962;608.462.2245; www.hillcountrywi.com orinfo@hillcountrywi.com.Take a closer look at Juneau Countywebsite for more community eventsand adventures by going towww.juneaucounty.com.Serving:ChoiceDestinationHill Country Chamber of Commerce✓ Elroy ✓ Hillsboro✓ Kendall ✓ LaFarge✓ LaValle ✓ Ontario✓ Union Center ✓ Wonewoc& the surrounding areasCall (608) 462-2245info@hillcountrychamberwi.orgwww.hillcountrychamberwi.orgGarden City MotelLocated on Highways 80-82-33in Union Center.Union CenterTake the short scenic drive to affordable shopping!A Rustic Country Atmospherewith an endless amount ofunique items in everycorner of our store!Lodge Decor • Curtains-Linens-RugsPrimitives • Americana • JewelryCandles •Home Decor • BasketsBerry Garlands608-462-8253225 Center St.Wonewoc(608) 464-5520thesilentrooster.comAnne Davis326 Bridge Street, WonewocPar 36 • 9-HoleBaraboo River400 Rec TrailFull Menu • Noon LunchesOpen April 1-Mid OctoberHwy. 80-82 & 33608-462-869122 u www.hiddenvalleys.com uHidden Valleys

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