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Aldo Leopold Nature Center- website 330 Fremrite Dr. Monona, WI. 53716 (608)221-0404 A private not-for-profit organization created in 1994 to promote environmental education in the region through the operation of a state-of-the-art nature center in Monona, WI. Links / FaceBook / Weddings / Facility Rentals / Birthday Parties / Event Calendar / School/Daycare / Youth Programs / Summer Camps / Public Programs / Adult Programs

Angell Park Speedway- website 315 Park St. Sun Prairie, WI. 53590 (608)837-5252 Links / FaceBook / Schedule Special Events Rental Fees Angell Park Speedway has been host to Midget Racing for over 75 years. Our season runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day with racing on most Sunday nights.

Arboretum UW Madison- website 1207 Seminole HWY Madison, WI. 53711 (608)263-7888 Links / Educational Opportunities / Educational Tours for Gardners / Donate / Day Camp / Free Public Tours / Visitors Guide / Facility Use Arboretum trails and the Visitor Center parking lot are open year-round from 7am to 10pm. Other Arboretum parking lots are open from sunrise to sunset. Our Visitor Center is open weekdays from 9:30am – 4pm and weekends from 12:30 to 4pm (excluding holidays). The Arboretum’s 1200 acres border the southern half of Lake Wingra.

Atlas Improv Co.- website 609 E Washington Ave. Madison, WI. 53703 (608)259-9999 Links / FaceBook / Company History / Classes / Hire Us / Shows Funny people. Compelling characters. Great storytelling. Madison's only Improv Theatre! Shows every Fri/Sat at 8 and 10pm. We do Private Shows and Corporate Training.

AtmosphAIR Skydiving Center/ Wisconsin Skydiving Center- website 45min. from Madison N3407 County Rd. K Jefferson, WI. 53549 (920)568-1700 Links / Who We Are / Reservations / First Time / Learn / Experienced / Photos We are a family run operation, passionate about skydiving and giving you the best skydiving experinece in a safe, fun and welcoming environment. If you're seeking an experience that challenges you, makes you feel alive and empowers you in an enviornment that is warm, caring & focused on safety, then join us.

Badger Harley-Davidson- website RENT A HARLEY!!! 6200 Millpond Rd. Madison, WI. 53718 (800)858-9738 Links / FaceBook / Rider's Edge/Lessons / Rentals / New Inventory / Pre-Owned Inventory / Service Rent a Harley!! Short trips or long trips, these Harley motorcycles will give you a thrill to last a lifetime! A proven blend of classroom instruction & range riding, the Riding Academy New Rider Course delivers the basics of motorcycle operation. You’ll learn from devoted instructors certified by both the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® and Harley-Davidson to create a relaxed, supportive environment that fosters camaraderie and confidence.

Balloons Unlimited of Wisconsin Inc- website 50min from Madison 1341 County Rd. E Sullivan, WI. 53178 (262)593-8444 Experience a hot air balloon flight! Whether you are celebrating a special event such as a birthday, anniversary, marriage proposal or just want to enjoy life from a higher altitude, a hot air balloon passenger flight is sure to be a memorable event. You float with the breeze like a cloud, in harmony with your surroundings. You watch from above as hawks circle and deer bound across the balloon's flight path. You cross a road & return the enthusiastic waves of spectators. Every moment provides a new & exciting photographic opportunity for your waiting camera. Links / Our History and People / Why Buy Local / Pricing and Reservations See Views From Above/Photo Gallery / Links

Betty Lou Cruises- website 5360 Westport Rd. Madison, WI. 53704 (608)246-3138 Links / FAQs / Gift Certificates / Private Charters / Public Cruises All cruises include a captain and crew, restrooms, and buffet food service aboard one of our motoryachts. We're cruising day and night! April through October.

Beaches Madison Parks- website Find a Park/Interactive Search Beaches / James Madison / Vilas / Tenny / BB Clark / Bernies Beach Spring Harbor / Marshall / Esther Beach / Olbrich Use the Interactive Search to find: Sledding/Snowsports, Tennis, Sports Field/Court, Hiking, Camping, Boat Lonching, Fishing, Shelters, Dog Areas, Play Grounds, Canoe/Kayak Storage, Pools and much more..

Boulders Climbing Gym- website 3964 Commercial Ave. Madison, WI. 53714 (608)244-8100 Links / FaceBook / About / Prices / Pro Shop / Programs / Waivers / Gallery / Portable Wall Boulders Climbing Gym is Madison's premiere climbing facility. Experienced climbers and first-timers alike will find the challenge they are looking for to advance their climbing abilities, or to just get their feet wet. Boulders offers first-rate instruction, clinics, route-setting and staff. Please don't hesitate to call us or stop by to check it out!

Bowl-A-Vard Lanes- website 2121 E. Springs Dr. Madison, WI. 53704 (608)244-7246 FaceBook / History / Arena Sports Bar / Bowling / Volleyball / Grill Menu / Party/Banquet Offering forty state-of-the-art lanes for bowling fun, a Sports Bar, Restaurant, Game Arcade, 3 sand volleyball courts, Pro-Shop, and Banquet Rooms.

Cherokee Country Club/Golf/Pool/Tennis- website 5000 N. Sherman Ave. Madison, WI. 53704 (608)249-1000 Links / Golf / Tennis / Raquetball / Membership / Dining & Events / Pool / Fitness On a beautifully protected marshland. It features a beautiful course that weaves through the wetlands and is perfect for players of all levels because of its 10 course yardage design. Cherokee houses 8 indoor courts & 4 outdoor clay courts, allowing members to enjoy tennis year-round. We offer golf and tennis programs that included lessons from beginners to advanced levels, leagues, special events, tournaments, and recognized junior programs.

Children's Theater of Madison- website 228 State St. Madison, WI. 53703 (608)255-2080 Links / FaceBook / Learn About Us / Studio Classes / Summer Drama School / Audition We are proud to present over 47 seasons brought to life on stage at Madison's beautiful Overture Center for the Arts. We hope to see you at the theater!

CIBA Sport Center- website 7625 Lisa Ln. Middleton, WI. 53562 (608)203-8836 Links / FaceBook / YouTube / About CIBA / Membership / Private Team / Speed/Agility / Vision / Camps/Leagues Field Turf - Outdoor Field - Cage Rentals - Sand Volleyball Baseball - Softball - Bean Bag Toss - Soccer

Cinema Cafe/Stougton- website 124 W Main St. Stoughton, WI 53589 (608)873-7484 Where food is 1/2 the fun! Links / FaceBook / Shows/Times / Menu / Dining/Party Room Stoughton Cinema Cafe is a unique entertainment opportunity for you, your friends and family. You can enjoy your favorite first-run movies from the comfort of an oversize swivel chair at a private table. You can enjoy fresh, HANDMADE PIZZA or other great food either while enjoying the movie, before the show in our dining room or from the comfort of your own home.

City of Madison Parks- website Links / Find A Park with Interactive Search / Parks A-Z Parks Admin. City-County Building #104 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Madison 53703 (608)266-4711 Use the Interactive Search to find: Sledding/Snowsports, Tennis, Sports Field/Court, Hiking, Camping, Boat Lonching, Fishing, Shelters, Dog Areas, Play Grounds, Canoe/Kayak Storage, Pools/Beaches and more..

The Comedy Club on State- website 202 State St. Madison, WI. 53703 (608)256-0099 Links / FaceBook / Shows / FAQs / Drinks / Promotions / The Big Deuce Open Mic Nationally touring comedians from Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, Jay Leno, David Letterman and more!

Dane County's Parks- website Map of All Parks 5201 Fen Oak Dr. #208 Madison 53718 (608)224-3730 Links / Map of All Parks / Park List / Reserve a Shelter / Buy a Permit Babcock Park- Located on the east side of Lake Waubesa at the outflow of the Yahara River near the Village of McFarland on U.S. Highway 51. The boat launch offers a fish cleaning facility and accessible fishing pier. The Park also has a 25-unit campground with electricity supplied to all sites, a fully accessible bathroom andshower, and a sanitary dump station. Badger Prairie Park- This park located just east of the City of Verona at the intersection of County Highway PB and U.S. Highway 18 and 151, serves as the center of the Ice Age Trail Junction Area. The park has a shelter facility, play fields, mountain bike trails, a playground, and a new aeromodeling field. The park also provides access to Military Ridge State Trail and a segment of the Ice AgeNational Scenic Trail. Brigham Park- This 112 acre park is located just northeast of the Village of Blue Mounds on County HWY F. The park provides a panoramic view of the Wisconsin River Valley. Park features also include a group camp area, a 25 uni rustic campground, 2 shelter facilities, picnic area, play equipment, volleyball, horseshoes and a self-guided nature trail through a maple woods. CamRock Park- This 422-acre park is located in eastern Dane County along Koshkonong Creek between the Village of Cambridge and the historic Village of Rockdale. This park has three separate use areas with shelter facilities and play areas. The trails are suitable for hiking, cross-country skiing, and CamRock area 3 has a single-track mountain bike trail. CamRock Park can be reached via U.S. Highway 12 and 18 on to County Highway B and Highland Drive through the Village of Rockdale. Donald Park- Donald Park is located in the Town of Springdale along 2 trout streams, southeast of Mt. Horeb off Highway 92, just west of Mt. Vernon. The park has grown to encompass 480 acres containing oak woods, intriguing rock outcroppings with scenic vistas and springs. Donald Park is also known for its trout streams - Deer Creek, Frye Feeder, and Mt. Vernon Creek. There is a small picnic area called Pop's Knoll. Hiking and equestrian trails are available. When the Park is open, gates are open 8:00am - 8:00pm. Festge Park- Located in the driftless (unglaciated) area of Dane County, offers a scenic view 100 feet above the Black Earth Creek Valley in the Town of Berry. The entrance is located on Scherbel Road, 1.5 miles west of the Village of Cross Plains north of US Highway 14. The park contains 126 acres of beautifully wooded parkland with hiking trails winding through a mature stand of hickory and oak. Other features include three shelter facilities, softball field, play equipment, and shaded areas for family picnics. A natural history marker explains the area's glacial geology. Nearby Salmo Pond is adjacent to Black Earth Creek south of US Highway 14, offers shoreline fishing, an accessible fishing pier, and picnic areas. Fish Camp Park- This 99-acre site is located on the northwest shore of Lake Kegonsa at the inlet of the Yahara River. This exceptional boat launch site offers a protected launching area that features new launch piers, bathrooms, fish cleaning facility & parking area. A picnic area along the lakeshore provides a pleasant area for family outings and shoreline fishing with fully accessible fishing piers. A new canoe launch has also been installed on the Yahara River. This site is located at the end of Fish Camp Road off County Highway AB, approximately one-mile northeast of the intersection of US Highway 51 and County Highway AB. Fish Lake Park- This park is located on the west side of Fish Lake in the far northwestern corner of Dane Co. Facilities at this 3-acre site include a shelter house, picnic area and boat launch (boats using gas motors are prohibited). The lake is 252 acres and 62ft deep, it contains Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass & pan fish. Goodland Park- Located on the west shore of Lake Waubesa. Goodland is one of the oldest county parks. The park consists of partially wooded 15-acres containing 600 feet of shoreline. Facilities include 2 shelter houses, picnic areas, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, a softball field, play equipment, unsupervised swimming area, and boat launch. Halfway Prairie School- Located in the Town of Mazomanie at the junction of County Highway F and SH 19, two and one-half miles north of the Village of Black Earth. Halfway Prairie School is the oldest rural elementary school in Dane County. This one-room school was operated from 1844 until it closed as a result of consolidation in 1961. It was given the name of Halfway Prairie because it was halfway between Mineral Point and Portage, a popular transportation route for early miners. Visitors may view the inside of the school in its authentically restored condition on holidays & Sunday afternoons 1:00pm to 5:00pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day compliments of Friends of Old Halfway Prairie. Ice Age Trail Junction Area- The Ice Age Junction Area, located just east of Verona, will create a Dane Co. link in the 1000-mile long Ice Age National Scenic Trail. This link, along with its connection to the Military Ridge State Trail, will connect the Ice Age Junction Area with statewide recreational trail networks. The area, which is intended to remain a permanent open space, will also function as a multi-use trail corridor connecting Badger Prairie County Park to the City of Madison's Elver Park. This paved trail, the Ice Age Juntion Bicycle Pedestrian Trail, currently extends through the Ice Age Junction Area from the Military Ridge State Trail trailhead to Badger Prairie County Park to County Highway PD. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a separate footpath for hiking that traverses through the area to the west of the paved trail. The Ice Age Juntion area also includes the Madison Area Youth Soccer Association's Reddan Park. This project is made possible by partnerships between Dane County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the National Park Service, the City of Verona, the City of Madison, the Town of Verona, and the Ice Age Trail Alliance. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail- Starting at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway on the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota, this scenic trail winds its way across Wisconsin to Potawatami State Park in Door County. Indian Lake- Located in the town of Berry on SH 19 about two miles west of US Highway 12. At 483 acres, Indian Lake is one of Dane County's largest parks. A winding trail leads to a historic chapel built in 1857, located on a hilltop that provides a breath taking view of the lake and surrounding valley. A trail has been developed around the entire lake, and miles of cross-country ski and nature trails in the wooded hills provide many recreational opportunities and access to a log cabin warming house. The park also has a pet excercise area located adjacent to the small boat launch off US HWY 19 at the entrance on the west side of the lake. Boats using gas motors are prohibited on Indian Lake (electric motors allowed). Jenni & Kyle Preserve- Fishing ponds are for children 14 years or younger and persons with permanent disabilities who might otherwise not be able to enjoy a fishing trip. This park is located in the City of Madison on Post Road next to the Madison Area Rehabilitation Center. The vision for the Jenni and Kyle Preserve began in 1989 with a donation from Harvey and Patricia Wilmeth, given as a memorial to their two grandchildren, Jenni & Kyle, who both died at the age of 4 due to a degenerative neurological disorder. The Jenni & Kyle Preserve is unique in that the park is intended to serve children & persons with disabilities, and provides accessible fishing and picnic areas, trails, wheelchair swings, and a shelter building around two spring-fed ponds containing trout and panfish. LaFollette Park- Located in the Town of Pleasant Springs on the east shore of Lake Kegonsa at the outlet of the Yahara River. The park is best known for its wayside picnic areas and shore fishing at the locks and dam. Canoes can be launched at the north end of the park below the locks and dams. Lake Farm Park- The Park is a unit of the Capital Springs State Recreation Area, which also includes the Lewis Nine Springs E-Way & Capital City State Bike Trail. This 328-acre park has three shelter facilities, play equipment, a barrier-free boat launch with a fish cleaning facility, group camping area, wildlife pond, over-look tower, hiking and cross-country ski trails, and the Native American Archaeological Trail. The Lake Farm Park campground is fully accessible with 54 reservable sites including 39 electrical hook ups for RVs (50 amp), bathroom and shower facilities, and a sanitary dump station. Lake View Hill Park- This 41-acre conservancy and historical park offers a glimpse of the past with its restored native oak savanna & cultural history. The buildings on the site are on are on the National Register of Historic Places that recognizes the site's original function as a County tuberculosis sanatorium from 1930 to 1966. Today, the buildings house the Dane County Human Services Department. The park surrounds the office buildings and consists of a 27-acre woodland behind the buildings and a grassland and lawn area in front of the buildings. It is on the highest point on the north side of the City of Madison with a magnificent view of Lake Mendota. The site offers walking trails throughout the woods and front lawn area and provides a pleasant setting for picnicking and taking in the views. The park is located north of Northport Drive. A small designated parking area and trailhead with an informational kiosk is located behind the Dane County Human Services buildings near the water tower on the site. Lewis Nine Springs E-Way- The Lewis Nine Springs E-Way, an environmental corridor envisioned by planner and professor Phil Lewis, extends from Dunn's Marsh near Seminole Highway easterly to Lake Farm Park on Lake Waubesa, a distance of approximately 7 miles. The corridor includes many points of interest. Natural features include large areas of wetland and sedge meadows, native forests, and many large springs that flow into Nine Springs Creek. These features provide ideal habitats for a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife in the corridor. A system of trails that includes the Capital City Trail is being developed for year-round public use and enjoyment. The trail system provides opportunities for jogging, hiking, biking, nature study, photography, and cross-country skiing. The trails also lead to scenic overlooks and vistas of the surrounding areas. The corridor and trails provide an excellent outdoor classroom for nature studies, science projects & school field trips. At present, six miles of trail have been established on the eastern end of the E-Way corridor. The trailhead, located near Lake Farm Park. McCarthy Youth & Conservation Park- 220-Acres. The park currently provides a parking area, hiking, and picnicking. Planning has been completed and development will occur through the efforts of the Friends of McCarthy Park and Dane County. It will serve as a combined recreational and conservancy park for young people including group camping, prairie restoration, bike trails, and equestrian trails. The park's purpose will be to involve young people in conservation/outdoor activities.When open, gates are open 8:00am - 8:00pm. Mendota Park- Located off County Rd M near the intersection of County Roads Q & M in the Town of Westport. The park has a 30-unit campground & a 5-unit boat camping area. Each site has a 30-amp electrical hook-up. Services include bathroom and shower facilities, and a dump station. Mendota Park also offers two shelter facilities, unsupervised swimming area with an accessible swimming ramp, volleyball courts, softball field, play equipment and a shallow launch for small boats , kayaks and canoes. This park, located a few miles southwest of Governor Nelson State Park, is also a designated lake access site from Dec. through March. Pheasant Branch Creek Conservancy (North)- The diverse topography of this 160-acre site provides a panoramic view of the Capitol Building, the downtown Madison skyline, and Lake Mendota. Native Americans were first to appreciate these vistas from this high-point as they chose this site for burial mounds. Below this hill to the south are the Pheasant Branch Creek wetlands and several predominant springs that provide fresh water for Lake Mendota. Opportunities for hiking, bird watching and interpretation will be provided in the future. This area is located north of Century Avenue (County Hwy M) on Pheasant Branch Road. Phil's Woods- You may park and walk to view the 37 acres of natural woods and meadow. The Baraboo Bluffs and Sauk Prairie are visible from the western field. Prairie Moraine Park- This areas geologic history provides many opportunities for educational and recreational activities. The Johnstown Moraine runs through the northern portion of the site and is an important element of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail which runs along its narrow crest. This 160-acre park is ideal for viewing the moraine and provides an excellent area for interpretation of Wisconsin's glacial history. A portion of the park is also one of Dane Co.'s dog exercise areas. The park offers both off-leash and on-leash areas for dogs. Dog owners and other visitors can enjoy the beautiful oak savanna. Riley-Deppe Park- The park fronts on a millpond formed by the impoundment of the Maunesha River. The 34-acre park offers beautiful quiet areas for picnics or shoreline fishing. Facilities include a shallow boat launch, picnic shelter, and play equipment. Riley-Deppe is located just west of the Village of Marshall on SH 19. Salmo Pond- Located in the driftless (unglaciated) area of Dane County, offers a scenic view 100 feet above the Black Earth Creek Valley in the Town of Berry. The entrance is located on Scherbel Road, 1.5 miles west of the Village of Cross Plains north of US Highway 14. The park contains 126 acres of beautifully wooded parkland with hiking trails winding through a mature stand of hickory & oak. Other features include three shelter facilities, softball field, play equipment, and shaded areas for family picnics. A natural history marker explains the area's glacial geology. Nearby Salmo Pond is adjacent to Black Earth Creek south of US Hwy 14, offers shoreline fishing, an accessible fishing pier, and picnic areas. Scheidegger Forest- Nnearly 80 acres and offers a mile loop of hiking trails, a reservable shelter, group camp, restroom, and drinking fountain. The area has been restored from a former Dane County Sheriff shooting range to a managed forest of primarily oak and hickory. The shelter, kiosk, and bathroom were all built from wood harvested onsite. Schumacher Farm- This 117-acre site is an outdoor museum representing local farm life from the 1920s-30s. The park features a 10-acre prairie restoration, farmstead with spacious and shady grounds, and related activities. The park is open year round during daylight hours for picnicking, strolling, cross country skiing and volunteer opportunities. The building and grounds may be reserved for social and professional gatherings. Programming and museum development are sponsored by the Friends of Schumacher Farms & include heirloom gardening, educational field trips, prairie tours, old farm machinery restoration, building restorations, and special public events reminiscent of rural culture of that time period. For inquiries and information on up-coming public events, go to. SchumacherFarmPark.org, check the kiosk near the farmhouse and barn, or contact the park office at (608) 849-4559. Schumacher Farm is located six miles north of Madison and one mile east of Waunakee on SH 19-113. Stewart Lake County Park- The first County Park in Dane County. Within this 191-acre park is shimmering Stewart Lake, an artificial lake on spring-fed tributary of Blue Mound Creek. The lake offers a challenge for Trout and Bass fishing. Recreational facilities include picnic shelters, play equipment, and cross-country ski and hiking trails. Stewart Lake County Park can be reached by traveling north on County Highway JG from Main Street in the Village of Mt. Horeb. Gas motors are not allowed on Stewart Lake (electric ok). Token Creek Park- The 427-acre park is best known for its five shelter facilities and ample open space for large group picnics & outings. Recreational facilities include five volleyball courts, equestrian trails, miles of hiking and cross country ski trails, a 27-hole disc golf course and a 43-unit campground, plus a group camp area. Special facilities accommodate people with disabilities such as a fishing pier, two playgrounds and an elevated boardwalk through a sedge meadow marsh. It also offers winter access to Dane County's 274 miles of snowmobile trails. 40 acre dog exercise facility. Dog permits are required in all Dane County Parks. Viking Park- The Yahara River winds through the Park, separating the park from the surrounding countryside. Viking Park offers a small picnic shelter, a nature trail, dog exercise area, shoreline fishing, and ideal areas for family outings. This park also has a trail that connects the park to nearby Stoughton. Walking Iron Park- Walking Iron Natural Resource Site is located just west of the Village of Mazomanie in the Town of Mazomanie. The 288-acre site offers miles of hiking & bridle trails winding through restored prairies and wooded areas. During the winter, the park provides access to Dane County's snowmobile trails. Yahara Heights / Cherokee Marsh- Located north of Madison and can be accessed via a parking lot located on the west side of SH 113 - County Hwy M intersection off of River Road on Catfish Court. This 385-acre site was purchased for future park and open space needs and contains Cherokee Marsh, the largestremaining wetland in Dane County and the major wetland in Lake Mendota's Watershed. Yahara Heights Park consists of over 3,000 feet of water frontage within the upper Yahara basin, providing a wildlife habitat preserve, fish spawning grounds, and a water sedimentation area for Lake Mendota. The park contains a 20-acre pet exercise area and a canoe andkayak launch.

Dream Lanes Entertainment Center- website 13 Atlas Ct. Madison, WI. 53713 (608)221-3596 Links / FaceBook / Fundraisers / Parties / Leagues / Specials / Pizza Pit We host lots of awesome birthday parties, great corporate parties and cash generating fundraisers. Dream Lanes is a 38 lane bowling alley located in Madison Wi. We are host to hundreds of company outings each year. Dream Lanes was voted Madison's "Best Bowling Alley" by Madison.com.

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