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Kettle moraine scenic drive

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Kettle moraine is one of the best scenic drive I ever had. There is two way of these drive you can go either north to south or south to north. As I live in south Wisconsin, we decided to go farthest point first so we went to Start point of north to south drive. I would advise you to Download direction instructions PDF from these link. Kettle moraine scenic drive  . The reason why to keep print out because if you miss any turn you will get away from scenic drive. So better to be prepared I lost my path twice but thank god I had the direction instructions with me. Start point of north to south drive starts from outside of  Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park, Tower and Wildlife Area. So we first went to check out the view from tower. If you are planning to visit Marsh tower than get ready to clime stairs around 4 floors. So started our scenic drive after exploring marsh tower. In these drive you will see many small towns and forest areas. Within 3 miles you will reach t

Elkhart Lake - The Racing town

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You must heard about road America racing in Sheboygan county. If not, then don't worry, you got plenty of reason to explore this town. These time my trip was unplanned almost. I was very excited to view fall colors and that too in Wisconsin as I heard that fall in Wisconsin is a lot of fun. I searched so many places to view fall colors. Than I check fall color report of Wisconsin. Wisconsin tourism have their own website Wisconsin fall color report . So I found out the places for hiking with 100% fall colors. But then on Thursday night weather channel exploded with whole day temperatures in 30s, and I was not quite ready for winter yet. So since Friday morning I started exploring where to go on Saturday. And I found out ELKHART lake town. Elkhart Lake How to get there? You can land on any of three airports Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay. You can take a rental car from airport rentals and head to the Elkhart Lake. Tips to explore Elkhart Lake If you are goi

Top 10 things to do when it's raining outside

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Me and my husband are rain lovers. We moved to States before two and half year. We moved to Seattle so you can imagine you should love rain anyway. As we love rain we enjoyed staying in Seattle so much.  I know many people don't like to go outside during its raining and some like us loves to get wet.  So I thought to share my experience of how to enjoy even if it's raining outside. 1. Long drive Long drive is my all time favorite activity. I love that rain drops splashing on your windshield and trying to touch you. I feel Wet road, drive and playing soft music is best romantic moment anyone can thought on rainy day. Isn't it? 2. Enjoy Hot coffee at your patio If the weather is cold than you might don't want to get wet but still want to enjoy rain, definitely you can. You can stand at you patio or balcony and  watch rain drops falling on ground.  I love watching rain drops and having hot coffee. As I stay in apartment there is big sliding wind

Best things to do during fall in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin is great place for viewing fall colors. But except fall colors there are many things to explore to make your fall memorable. Train ride viewing fall colors Usually people viewing fall foliage through road trips is very common. But Wisconsin's train ride is more fun and exciting to experience the stunning autumn. There are some train services which provides dinner as well. And kids will love it.  As the leaves transform into brilliant hues of reds, oranges and gold, you will not miss a beat as you pair your trip in the vintage cars with the magnificent sights of the season.  Train ride There are five famous train rides in Wisconsin   1. Lumber jack steam train at Laona    2. Mid-continental steam train at North Freedom    3. Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway at Osceola    4. Riverside & Great Northern Railway at Wisconsin Dells   5. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad Excursion train at Spooner  Cheese factory tour Wiscons

10 fall date ideas

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Cold and breezy atmosphere sounds like romantic isn't it ? So have you thought how will you spend these season with your someone special? If not than never mind I am here to give you great ideas. Don't worry it won't be so costly.....  1. Bonfire Bonfire is so much fun and make you feel warm in cold breezy fall. You can set up bonfire on beach site or even in your backyard. Get some marshmallows and chocolate dip and enjoy. 2. Tailgate party Are you football lover? Than tailgate parties are so much more fun. Hanging out, having barbecue and cheer up your favorite team. 3. Watch football  Watching football with your loved once is amazing. Either you can buy tickets and go to stadium or you can watch on tv at your home, choice is yours. Instead of watching football alone these will be much more fun. 4. Take drive to view fall foliage  I love viewing fall colors. Those orange, yellow and red colors looks so pretty.