Hello Friday.
April 26 2024 |
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We’re kicking off our summer road trip series — Hit the Road — with an outdoor adventure-themed trip to Baraboo.
With some of Wisconsin’s favorite state parks and an internationally renowned wildlife center, this town is a great destination for experienced adventurers + novice nature seekers alike. |
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Are you brave enough to stand face to face with the Devil's Doorway? | Photo by @jen.s.photography |
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Before you start packing your bags, here’s everything you need to know about the area + our insider recommendations. Drive time: ~1 hour Est. population: 12,000 Avg. high in June: 79°
🥾Things to do Devil’s Lake State Park
Hit the ground running in Wisconsin’s largest + most popular state park. Take on the East Bluff Trail to Devil’s Doorway Trail for a scenic, 3.1-mile out-and-back hike to grab a photo of the famous lookout. Pro tip: A vehicle admission sticker is required for park entry, pick one up here.
Mirror Lake State Park
Slow things down a bit on this no-wake lake perfect for canoeing, kayaking, and boating — with rentals available on site. Plus, stick around and check out the 150+ campsites available in season. |
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Nothing says "rugged and outdoorsy" like a locally distilled whiskey. | Photo by @driftlessglen |
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🍽️ Fuel up after hiking Driftless Glen
A restaurant + distillery that embodies a grain-to-glass approach in everything it does. Participate in whiskey tastings and tours of the facilities or have a bite to eat at the riverside restaurant.
Balanced Rock Winery Located on the doorstep of Devil’s Lake, this family-owned winery is a namesake for the area’s famous geological feature. Visit the tasting room, jam out to live music performances, and hit the range for a wine-infused golf experience. 🏕️ Cozy campsites + cabins Tiny House-Cozy Log Cabin | Sauk County
Disconnect in the two-person, 200-sqft tiny home outfitted with a full kitchen setup + living quarters. Pro tip: Getting this far from light pollution makes for wonderful stargazing.
Looking for more recommendations? Head to the link below. Plus, stay tuned for the July installment of our Hit the Road series. We’ll be highlighting a 30-mile road trip. |
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Today - Bluegrass Fridays: Wheelhouse | Fri., June 17 | 5-9 p.m. | The Edgewater Hotel | Free+ | The summer series on the lakefront plaza with a Friday fish fry.
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Sam Olson and Friends Jazz | Fri., June 17 | 7-8 p.m. | Lakeside Street Coffee House, 402 W. Lakeside St. | Free+ | Music + drinks on the patio. 🎷
Saturday -
Saturday on the Terrace | Sat., June 18 | 2:30-11:30 p.m. | Memorial Union Terrace | Free | A day of jazz by the Wisconsin Union Theater.
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JBC Public Cupping | Sat., June 18 | 10 a.m. | JBC Coffee Roasters, 5821 Femrite Dr. | $20 | Try new offerings, learn about the cupping process, and expand your palate. ☕
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Paddle and Portage | Sat., June 18 | 9:30 a.m. | Tenney Beach | $40+ | The long-standing race across the Isthmus — a spectacle you don’t want to miss.
Sunday -
Pride Pop-up Market | Sun., June 19 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Graduate, 601 Langdon St. | Free+ | LGBTQ+ and allied small businesses for pride month celebration. 🏳️🌈
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Squirrels at Northside Farmers Market | Sun., June 19 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 2901 N. Sherman Ave. | Free+ | Pick up local produce while enjoying live music.
Monday -
Frank Martin Busch and The Names | Mon., June 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Ave. | Free | Grab a blanket and kick back with a night of tunes from the Wisconsin-based band. 🎶
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We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends. |
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The All of Us Research Program is searching for participants to help improve the future of healthcare + medicine in Wisconsin. The more researchers know about what makes each of us unique, the more tailored our healthcare can become. 🧬
UW-Madison is a partner and member of the All of Us Wisconsin consortium, aiming to build a community interested in improving healthcare in the Badger state and beyond. |
The program will help accelerate medical breakthroughs and, in turn, make the world a healthier place to live. | Photo provided by UW-Madison |
This groundbreaking program is seeking 1+ million volunteers to join the research program. Participants will share information about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live.
By considering individual differences in lifestyle, environment + biology, researchers will have the information to better understand health, disease, and what affects people’s health. In turn, researchers can explore better treatments, early prevention, and, maybe, even cures for common diseases.* |
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Weather - 81º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
Holiday Development -
Alliant Energy’s plans for six new solar projects have been cleared as part of the company’s Clean Energy Blueprint initiative. The new developments will add 400+ megawatts to the state’s energy grid plus create hundreds of jobs in the process. ♻️ (NBC15)
Civic -
Learn about a possible new interchange near the Ho-Chunk casino during a public meeting at the Ho-Chunk Nation Teejop Hocira. On Tues., June 21 at 5 p.m., discuss the WisDOT plan to alleviate two dangerous intersections where Millpond Road and Highway AB meet Highway 12-18. (Madison.com)
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Metro Transit will operate normal service on Juneteenth, Sun., June 19 + on the observed holiday on Mon., June 20 with an exception of Route 80 and 84 UW Campus service. 🚌
Edu -
MMSD will no longer require masks for staff, students, and visitors. Beginning on Mon., June 20 the district will shift its policy from “required” to “highly recommended.” (Madison.com)
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One City Schools is moving to a four-day work week for faculty and staff. Utilizing a rotating schedule, staff will work nine to ten-hour shifts, four days per week — allowing for students to be in school five days per week. 🎒 (IB Madison)
Community Feel Good -
The Henry Villas Zoo welcomed a baby Bornean Orangutan to the family this past weekend. Chelsea — the mother — gave birth on Saturday + is now bonding with baby ape before they become visible to the public in the coming weeks. (WKOW)
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Art Cart EXTRA! is kicking off this weekend with free art projects all over Dane County.
Team up with MMoCA + get inspired by local creative Faisal Abdu’Allah to make a decorated hair pick, comb, or mirror as part of the Juneteenth celebration project in Penn Park on Sat., June 18 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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