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lokking for a place to travel the 18 & 19th In November from Bonduel wi no more than a 3 hour drive looking for a historic home or crafty small town to visit possible hiking
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I would like to know what kinds of "day trips" there are for central Wisconsin, or even weekend trips. I am new to the area and would like to plan a romantic weekend getaway if possible. Can anyone help me with this? I would appreciate it.
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Would you suggest a cabin type resort where a family reunion could take place. Pool/beach area, fishing etc. Would like wooded area with hiking maybe camping available.
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Practical Advice

Rising to the Challenge
How do you learn to conquer a snow-covered mountain—and your fears? Simple. Go with Wyoming's Exum Mountain Guides, the leaders in mountaineering training.
How to Build a Snow Cave
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Ask ten people how to make a snow cave and you'll get ten different answers. Winter-survival expert Greg Davenport, 49, ends the debate. Here's his definitive guide to making a bomber backcountry bunker.
What Andrew McLean, Ski Mountaineer, Brings
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McLean, 47, is one of the world's most accomplished backcountry skiers, with first descents on every continent—and more than 100 total. This spring, he's off to Greenland for a few more. Here's what he's packing.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Fix a Busted Tire with a Buck
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Flatten your bike tire on a thorn and you can patch the inner tube or swap in a new one—no problem. Damage the tire itself (say, by tearing your sidewall on a sharp rock)—much bigger problem. Here's a quick field solution to keep you on the roll.

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Woodside Ranch Winter Program
Woodside Ranch
from $260, 8 days
Welcome to Woodside Ranch, a year-roundfun and relaxing retreat for the whole family! Offering an all-inclusive stay fresh air, horseback...
Woodside Ranch
Woodside Ranch
from $260, 8 days
Welcome to Woodside Ranch, a fun and relaxing retreat for the whole family! Offering an all-inclusive stay with fresh air, horseback riding,...
Utah - Canyonlands and Arches Hiker
Timberline Adventures
from $1895, 6 days
Moab, Utah - mountain biking mecca of global proportions! That's the image most commonly associated with Moab. Timberline, in fact, has been staging...
Wisconsin's Door Country Biking
Timberline Adventures
from $2195, 7 days
Like a giant thumb on a mitten jutting into the waters of Lake Michigan, Door County is Wisconsin's unparalleled Great Lakes fantasyland. With more...

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What You Need: Ski Mountaineering
The gear you need to strap on, pack up, wear, and shed to get up—and back down—a serious mountain.
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Wilier Triestina Izoard
Women's Road Biking
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Fitness

Four Steps to Peak Agility
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Without agility, working out is just bodybuilding.
Cutting-Edge Sports Gear
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The athletic equipment that made the cut for our second annual celebration of the best in design and technology.
Revolutionary New Gear
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Outside's guide to the best new concepts in gear, garb, human performance, and green.
Are the Mountains Killing Your Brain?
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Alarming new science shows that thin air can wreck brain cells—at lower altitudes than you'd think. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Attractions

South Shore Brewery

808 West Main St.
Ashland, Wisconsin 54806

Description: The South Shore Brewery offers a variety of beers as well as a full menu of snacks, appetizers, and light fare. ... Read More

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National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame

Northwest Wisconsin
10360 Hall of Fame Dr.
Hayward, Wisconsin 54843

Description: The concrete, steel, and fiberglass Shrine to Anglers, shaped like the muskellunge fish, stands four and a half stories tall. You can walk right into its open maw, which accommodates up to 20 people.... Read More

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Newport State Park

475 Cty. Hwy. NP
Ellison Bay, Wisconsin 54210

Description: In summer, the 38.3 miles of trails beg to be hiked and biked. Groomed tracks in winter draw skate and classical skiers. ... Read More

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