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  • Enjoy The Outdoors

    More than 11 great free attractions

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  • Winter Getaways

    Cozy Up For the Holiday

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  • The Need For Speed

    Escape The Winter Doldrums On The Open Frozen Water

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  • This Winter Take To the Trails

    Southern Wisconsin's Bountiful Snowmobile Trail System

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  • Offbeat Outdoor Wandering

    6 Quirky, Offbeat Southern Wisconsin Places to Snow Shoe, X-C Ski, and Hike This Winter

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  • After The Pandemic: Families Connecting On Ice

    Building Bonds Ice Fishing

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11 of Southern Wisconsin's   

Best Supper Clubs For   

That Northwoods Vibe


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Cooking The Koshkonong Catch


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Events

Fringe Festival

February 27  | Overture Center, Madison 


Our weekend-long Fringe Festival is a celebration of creative energy from around the globe. Inspired by the annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival—the world’s largest arts festival, our festival features six one-of-a-kind performances, including improv, magic, theater and comedy. Join us for one performance or delight in the entire weekend.  New this year—on Saturday only—additional FREE, interactive performances and immersive experiences will fill Overture Center with awe-inspiring sights and sounds. Fill up on traditional festival fare—hot dogs, fried chicken cones, ice cream and more—from our food stands in Overture Hall and Rotunda lobbies. Stands open at 11am. Plus, enjoy local artists throughout the building, including Wild Rumpus Circus, Polka! Press, Art Mart and doodle artist Ronnie Walter along with a drag show featuring Madison's Drag Royalty—something for everyone. Come early with the family, stay late with the adults. Free for all!
On Sunday, enjoy additional free local talent from The Hitterz Collective and Arclight. Papa-Kobina Brewoo & The Hitterz Collective delivers a dynamic hip-hop dance performance, followed by an interactive workshop. To round out the weekend's free performances, Arclight ignites Promenade Hall with dazzling light displays.

 Dinosaur World Live 

Overture Center, Madison

3PM | February 28, 2026


Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaurs in this “roarsome” interactive show for the whole family! Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus. Ticket prices $26+

The Whitewater Lion's Fish-A-Ree  

 Whitewater Lake


A perfect Wisconsin Winter weekend, thick ice on area lakes and temps in the upper 30s. Enjoy the outdoors on ice and compete for cash.  Read More

Scandihoovian winter Festival

Mt. Horeb Downtown


The self-proclaimed "Troll Capitol of the World" Mt. Horeb hosts an fun assortment of outdoor activities Friday through Sunday. There is a Fat Bike Race, Ice Sculpture competion, Barnespill (traditional Scandinavian games for kids), Frozen Turkey Bowling, and Read more

The 2026 Bald Eagle Watching Days 

Sauk Prairie 


Flock with fellow birders this Saturday, January 17 - Sunday, January 18th in Sauk Prairies for an up close personal look America's iconic bird of prey. Bald Eagle Watching Days provides visitors with a chance to see Bald Eagles hunting along the open waters of the Wisconsin River and roosting in trees among the bluffs. Visitors can choose to purchase tickets up at the River Arts Center for a bus tour to Ferry Bluff or park at the Overlook at 490 Water Street for optimal viewing from 8-4 on the 17th and 8-2 on the 18th. Also enjoy eagle themed activities for kids at the Ruth Culver Library, and  “Native American History and the Spirit of the Bald Eagle” by Art and Dawn Shegonee at the Tripp Museum.

Marshall Farm Toy Show To Benefit FFA 

Downtown Marshall


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Janesville Jolly Jingle

Downtown Janesville


Ring in the holiday season with this fun family weekend in Janesville, Wisconsin, featuring a wide variety of activities for all ages including ice skating, a lighted parade, live theater, fireworks, a tree lighting, fun run, family entertainment, kids activities and more.  Most activities are free or low cost.

Jefferson Holiday Parade 

Downtown Jefferson


29th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights

this Saturday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Jefferson for the 29th Annual Parade of Lights, proudly presented by Generac and “Let Your Light Shine.” Celebrate the magic of the season as dazzling floats, music, and holiday spirit fill Main Street. And take inGallery Night takes place from 5–9 PM, though some participating venues set their own hours. All venues participating in Gallery Night are open free of charge..  



Hikes



HIKING SOUTHERN WISCONSIN TRAILS

EXPLORE EXHALE SAUNTER

INTO NATURE

A four hour plus drive to the Northwoods, no need to pack up the car and trek far away, endless best kept secrets for solitude and relaxation await right here in Southern Wisconsin. More

Silverwood County Park, Edgerton, WI

Camrock Park Is a Nature Wonderland, Cambridge, WI

Did you know that Southern Wisconsin is home to over 

128 lakes?   Dane County has the greatest number at   45. Walworth County comes in second with   

42 followed by Jefferson County with  23, Rock County with 18. and Green County with  3.

The 2025 Best Bakeries In Southern For The Holidays


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GREAT, SOUTHERN WISCONSIN TOWN GETAWAYS

Janesville

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Ft. Atkinson

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Cambridge

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Evansville

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Winter in the Badger State offers many captivating indoor & outdoor destinations for active families, couples day tripping or great solo recreational opportunities. 

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Did You Know?


Did you know that Wisconsin is on of the top 10 producers of Christmas Trees in the US? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture The Badger State is #6 in production with over 600,000 chopped down in 2022. The average tree takes 8 to 10 years to grow.


The DNR's Free Ice Fishing Weekend Is Back


MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Monday, January 6, that the free ice fishing weekend for the winter is scheduled for January 17-18th.

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Amish Horse Tails In The Autumn Sun.  Amish country is just a quick drive up Hwy. 51. Start the tour on Barry Road of of Hwy. 33. 

Sailing The Doldrums With A Need For Speed


The race course is simple enough, three laps around one windward buoy and one leeward buoy. Now imagine that same race travelling across sheer ice in the open air at 60 miles an hour with no brakes. That in essence is the allure of ice boating.   Read More

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   Read More

13 Free Things To Do Around Southern Wisconsin This Winter


Southern Wisconsin is a bountiful outdoor playground to clear the mind, relax and enjoy everything Summer has to offer. And you don't have to travel far to find some really great spots in our region that do just that, and the added plus for free. In no particular order here our current top 13. Read More

Lakes Edition's 2026 Best Trails In Southern Wisconsin   


Trail viability is typically more snow dependent than the open frozen waters on any area lakes (treacherous without any snow cover, or temperature swings.) Lake Waubesa in the mid-late winter months is a popular destination for clubs like Waubesa Snow Birds. More


More Vacationer Friendly Than Google Maps, Check Out Lakes Edition's HipMaps free downloadable app.

Our Lakes

Healthy To Go Meals For Your Day Trip

High Demand Continues for Teardrop Campers

London to Rome Travel In Southern Wisconsin's Unincorporated Towns

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.  More


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Birthday Sparks

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Fashion Magazine

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Here is our next pet of the week is Bucks is a 8-month old Mixed Breed


Kiki is an 8-month-old Domestic Shorthair/Mix.

His bio: Meet KiKi! Kiki is a pretty chill cat with a calm, easygoing vibe, but he's never shy about speaking his mind. With his many expressive meows, he makes sure you always know exactly how he's feeling, whether he wants attention, food, or just to chat. Relaxed yet communicative, Kiki strikes the perfect balance between laid-back and outspoken. If you want to meet Kiki, come on down to the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin!


 

Interested in adoption but might need help with paying bills? The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin can help.



FEATURED BUSINESSES

Whether you're enjoying one of our beautiful area lakes or visiting the Main street of a local town

there are restaurants, bars, boutiques for truly unique gifts and delicious, home style meals.


Click on one of Southern Wisconsin's fine area businesses below to learn more..

RESTAURANTS

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LODGING

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TRAVELOG WI

  • SUMMER WEDDINGS

    15 Picture Perfect Places For Wedding Photos This Summer

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  • HEALTHY EATING

    Easy Recipes And Tips For Healthy Day Trip To Go Meals for Your Southern  Wisconsin Adventures

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  • HIKING, BIRDING, AND FORAGING

    Treat Yourself To The Wide Open Spaces Of 15 Southern Wisconsin Beaches and Lakes For A Daytrip Hike and Work Out

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