Fall Harvest
October 9 | WI Brewing Co | Verona
Find pumpkin carving competion, pumpkin spice beer, apples,and much more family freindly autumn activities.
Covering Southern Wisconsin Lakes
Lake Koshkonong - Whitewater Lake - Rock Lake - Lake Kegonsa - Lake Ripley
Lake Monona - Lake Waubesa - Lake Leota - Delavan Lake - Lake Belleview -Rock River
and all surrounding areas!
Apple Season Is Here Find An Ochard Near You
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Events
October 16-19 | Downtown Madison
This weekend rub elbows and ears with New York Times best sellers, other nationally prominent fiction, non-fiction and kids book authors, as well as regional and local writers. Much of the book festival events are held in the Madison Public Library central location downtown across the street from the Overture Center. Book readings and presentations are also taking place at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMOCA) and the Chazen Museum of Art on the University of Wisconsin campus. For more information please visit the wisconsinbookfestival.org.
Fall Harvest
October 9 | WI Brewing Co | Verona
Find pumpkin carving competion, pumpkin spice beer, apples,and much more family freindly autumn activities.
New Glarus Oktoberfest
September 24-27 | New Glarus
Get a jumpstart on Lederhosen wearing season in our area at the New Glarus Oktoberfest the charming Swiss village transforms into a lively celebration filled with craft beer, exceptional music, traditional Swiss & German treats, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Whether you're here for the bratwurst, the beer, or the unbeatable festive vibes, New Glarus Oktoberfest is the place to be. Prost!

Visit our
New Online Store
for unique Lake items
including merchandise and handy tools and useful items
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Lakes Edition Staff
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Did You Know?
Did you know that Wisconsin's number one commodity crop is corn? The Badger State produced 545 million bushels worth over $1.8 billion in 2018. Soybeans are Wisconsin's 2nd biggest cash crop with farmers growing 105.8 million bushel sat worth over $912 million dollars in 2019.
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Fall in the Badger State offers many captivating indoor & outdoor destinations for active families, couples day tripping or great solo recreational opportunities.
Did You Know?
Did you know that Rascal The Raccoon was not only a popular children's book in the 1950-70s but that Walt Disney Productions adapted Sterling North's work into a comedy-drama?
Not only did Disney imagine Rascal on the big screen but a young, up and coming animator in Japan named Hayao Miyazaki created a popular cartoon series that featured the raccoon. Miyazaki went on to fame and fortune creating feature length animations such as My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away
October 2-3 | Across Wisconsin
Fall is a great time for a getaway shop tour of the Badger State, and the Vintage Shop Hop's got Wisconsin covered. Antique stores, indoor flea markets, barns filled to the rafters with collectibles, knacks and knicks are featured
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Great Fish Fries In Southern Wisconsin
Why Wisconsin? Mix a little history with a bit of culture, religion, and natural resources and the answer is obvious. First, The Friday Fish Fry was born out the
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Looking for delicious pizza, a lively environment and an overall great place to hangout? Then head to Red Baron the destination of choice.

D&S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop is your one stop shop for all of your fishing bait, gear, licenses and snacks! Close by are many restaurants, gas stations, motels--and the interstate is just minutes away! Our staff is made up of local and knowledgeable fishermen that grew up in this area, and fish the local area religiously. They are always happy to help you prepare for a great fishing experience, whether it be on the local lakes, rivers, streams or a family fishing vacation.
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Here is our next pet of the week is Dudley is a 3-year old Mixed hair Breed
Meet Dudley! This handsome man is a huge fan of treats, cuddles, and play time. Dudley is looking to find his fur-ever family, he is ready to give them all his love! Dudley would prefer to be the only cat in his new home. Come meet Dudley at the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin today!
Interested in adoption but might need help with paying bills? The
Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
can help.
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