Classic Wisconsin Weekends (Trails Books Guide) [Paperback]

Michael Bie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002 | Series: Trails Books Guide

Discover Sugarbush, Horicon's fall bird migration and Monroe's Cheese Days in this guide to more than 20 authentic Wisconsin weekends. There's information about the Packers, beer, cheese and fish fries, too, but you'll find a whole lot more to do and see in the Badger State. Whether you are a traveler just passing through, or a native looking for a novel idea for the weekend, this is your ultimate guide to a classic Wisconsin weekend.

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It's a book that will take you not only to Smelt Extravaganza but to a cursed dog's skull. -- Dennis McCann, columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

About the Author

Michael Bie, a Green Bay native, lives in Madison where he is a spokesman for AAA Wisconsin. When not spending time with his wife, Julie, and daughter, Ellen, he is pursuing his interest in all things Wisconsin. Bie spent several summers crisscrossing the state by bicycle until he realized that motor vehicles provided the same service in a fraction of the time. On occasion, he considers taking his bike out of storage.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Trails Books (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931599068
• ISBN-13: 978-1931599061
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars What a Hoot - Just Like Wisconsin, January 16, 2003

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This review is from: Classic Wisconsin Weekends (Trails Books Guide) (Paperback)

Finally, a Wisconsin guidebook that is as much fun to read as it is practical to use. Incredibly detailed, but with a narrative that captures the true spirit of people and places in the Badger State. The chapter on Green Bay and Packer games is priceless. The author doesn't bother perpetuating all the easy stereotypes (such as cheeseheads) and instead wades neck deep into the local culture, describing the traditions of Monroe Cheese Days and Okotberfest in LaCrosse, the tranquility of the North Woods, and solitude of Door County lighthouse keepers before the days of fudge shops and boutiques.

Does Wisconsin justice. Just a great, fun read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for anyone in the Wisconsin area, July 7, 2002

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This review is from: Classic Wisconsin Weekends (Trails Books Guide) (Paperback)

Classic Wisconsin Weekends is a superbly presented vacation, travel, and sightseeing guide for enjoying the best that Wisconsin has to offer by way of recreational excursions ranging from birdwatching in the Horicon Marsh, to living it up in the Milwaukee Summerfest, to sampling the cultural extravaganza of the state capitol of Madison. Black-and-white photographs highlight numerous fun and exciting adventures anyone can enjoy on an ordinary weekend, in this wonderful guide packed from cover to cover with tips for lodging, reservations, tourist attraction phone numbers and contact information, and so much more. Highly recommended for anyone in the Wisconsin area looking for a great weekend getaway, Classic Wisconsin Weekends should be available to every family and through every community library in the state!