Destination of the Day: Grandad Bluff

Grandad Bluff On Friday (April 27, 2012), the park atop Grandad Bluff officially reopens after a year-long $1.2 million restoration. The park shelter has been restored to its 1932 appearance and the walkway down the southwest corner has been repaired and will be open for the first time in four years. The timing

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Destination of the Day: Cassville Bluff

Thanks to the early arrival of spring, now is a good time to hike at Cassville Bluffs-Roe Unit State Natural Area. The natural area is mostly undeveloped and can be a challenging place to hike in late summer with thick foliage, but right now there will be fewer obstacles and the views of the river from

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Prescott

Population (2010) 4,258 Introduction Perched at the northern tip of the Wisconsin's Great River Road, Prescott is positioned where the clear blue water of the St. Croix River mixes with the ruddy Mississippi. The two great waterways form the core of an area that has an abundance of recreational

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Trenton

Population (2010) Unincorporated Arriving in Town County K is the main drag through the area. History Wilson Thing (perhaps an ancestor of Thing T. Thing of Addams Family fame) was the first person to settle in the area; he showed up in 1848. Most

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Bay City

Population (2010) 500 Introduction Once the center of a large commercial fishing operation, Bay City today is primarily a residential community and a quieter place to visit along Lake Pepin than some of its neighbors. Visitor Information Visitors can direct their questions to the Village

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