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Fall & Winter Visitor Index

Historical Societies.........................5 Libraries.........................................6 Gold Star Memorial Trail................7 Churches ........................................8 Geocaching...................................10 Horicon Marsh Bird Club..............12 County & Municipal Parks.......13-15 Disc Golf.......................................23

Visitor Centers National Wildlife Refuge.................9 Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center...........................................10

Welcome To The Horicon Marsh Area

On behalf of our communities, the staff at the Dodge County Pionier newspaper extends a warm welcome to you and your family as you visit the world-famous Horicon Marsh and the surrounding communities.

Whether you are visiting to see the changing colors in fall or when the snow blankets the ground, we hope to help inform you make the most of your stay.

While this has certainly been one of the most trying times to print this annual, free publication, there is still plenty to do safely in our neck of the marsh.

Speaking of, the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center – located on Highway 28 between the cities of Horicon and Mayville –which hopes to reopen to the public in the near future, has miles of walking trails that wind through this country’s largest freshwater cattail marsh.

The Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, located off Highway Z, is also temporarily closed, but has ample walking trails and an accompanying auto tour, which can be enjoyed anytime.

If hiking in the fall, enjoy the colorful leaves as they turn from green to reds, yellows, and oranges. The leaves are gone in the winter, but the scenery is still breathtaking, and it is a little easier catching sight of the animals that live in the marsh as they forage for food. Remember to dress appopriately!

A bike and walking trail – The Gold Star Memorial Trail – connects the cities of Horicon and Mayville. Each community, from Lomira to Iron Ridge, has public parks with varying means of entertainment. More details inside!

There are several places to stay if you plan to spend more than a day in the area. Depending on the weather, you can choose a park, campground, bed & breakfast, motel or inn. Always call ahead to double-check each establishment’s availability.

Each community has dining establishments ranging from lighter fare to full course meals. As you page through the Visitor, you’ll find advertisements for a great selection of some of the restaurants our communities have to offer. If dining in, please be sure to bring and wear a mask!

We hope you enjoy reading the Fall & Winter Horicon Marsh Visitor. It is filled with information meant to help guide you through the Horicon Marsh and the surrounding communities, even through these unique and challenging times.

Maps Horicon Marsh Visitor Map............2 Marsh Hiking Trails Map..............12 Canoe Map....................................17 Marsh Auto Tour Map...................19 Snowmobile Trails Map ................20

Enjoy your visit. WeHunting Map ................................22 hope to see you around!

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How To Spend Your Day In The Lomira Area

Traveling to the Lomira, Henni St., where the locals agree the Brownsville, and Theresa areas can best brick cheese in the world is be a real treat during fall and winter made. And Joe Widmer has awards months. to prove it.

For those of you who want to spend Head up the street to Confections a day traveling throughout the three For Any Occasion by Joel, 101 N. Milcommunities, there are many places waukee St., to satisfy your sweet to visit and spend some time at. tooth. Owner Joel Bernhard has cre-

While in town, see the recently ated an old-feel candy store with completed portion of the Lomira High homemade chocolates and treats. School. If you want to take in a true Wiscon-

Next, head over to Sterr Park in the sin experience, stop by Hoff’s Red middle of town to see if any festivals Owl, 617 Main St. in Brownsville, are going on. For those who like to where brat fries are happening every fish, Sterr Pond is open for reels and Friday and Saturday throughout the welcomes everyone to take a chance at catching the big one. Just a short ways heading south on Hwy. 175 is the Village of Theresa. Two mandatory stops include Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, 214 West year. If you are not worn out yet, visit one of the local bars in the community and chat with the locals. It is sure to be a good time. Make It Mayville Make Mayville your destination this fall and winter. Visitors and commuvisit the War Memorial. Find names of local service men and women and read the The TAG Center, a state-of-the-art 46,000 square foot aquatic and fitness facility is open to

Horicon, A City On The Marsh nity members are welcomed in the historic downtown. Grab a delidedications written by family and friends. Follow the river bank the public. It is located on the west side of town offering many activities Located within an easy commute from Milwaukee, Madison, or Oshkosh is Horicon, the City on the Marsh. The Horicon Marsh not only laps against the banks of Horicon residences, it flows through Horicon in the form of the Rock River. Stop at Horicon Marsh Boat Tours in downtown Horicon to rent a canoe or kayak so you can paddle through the Rock River area and into the Horicon Marsh. For those who are into birding, there are bluebird houses at some of the Horicon parks. Horicon was named a Bird City Wisconsin in spring of 2012, and some species can be seen in the parks. Horicon has eight parks. While some of them are quaint and have one or two picnic tables, others include playground equipment, ball fields, tennis courts, and even a disc golf course. Feel free to fish from the banks of the parks on the water if you have a proper license to do so. If you’re hungry, Horicon has several familyfriendly options and some late-night eateries, as well. Horicon has many places to worship, both denominational and non-denominational. Visit horicon chamber.com for more information. The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located halfway between Horicon and Mayville, but you can see quite a bit of the marsh from the viewing platform at the end of North Palmatory Street, where the DNR Field Office was once located. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere as you birdwatch or eat your lunch. There are hiking trails, and one of them ends at the Center. More information is available about some of the mentioned events on other pages of the Fall/Winter Visitor. Been awarded Pinnacle Status, President’s Elite and International President’s Circle in recent years. cious beverage at our local, community-based coffeehouse, and stroll along Main Street, taking in the scenic views along a river walk on the south end of town. Stop at one of the many restaurants and taverns along the way, and weave into the unique shops, spas and salons to find options for rest and relaxation. Mayville’s Public Library is always a favorite stop along Main, offering a huge selection of books, movies and history, as well as a fun-filled children’s area with puzzles, puppets, activities and stories for families to share. Young families can also take advantage of the many parks and green spaces in the city. Take a stroll across the footbridge passing over the Rock River and We’re Open and Here for You! 920-387-5950 and cast a line into the Rock River under the shade of the massive oak trees that rival the beautiful Park Pavilion for tallest stature. A kayak launch, with loaner kayaks donated by the Mayville Rotary Club, is the newest park attraction, located immediately south of the pavilion on the Rock River and is open to the public. Continue up the hill to Lions Point Park and enjoy the playground equipment, volleyball courts and picnic area. Hike or bicycle on the first phase of the Gold Star Memorial Trail which extends from Theiler Park to the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center – a 2.1 mile asphalt path along Hwy 28 boasting views of rolling farmlands. for people of all ages. More information, including several day pass options, is online at mayvilletag center.com. History abounds in this small town, and museums are abundant to honor the people, industry and places through the decades. Mayville has many events throughout the fall and winter to attract visitors from near and far. Concerts, biergartens, farmers markets and community celebrations ensure good food and fun. Outdoor dining on Main Street encourages patrons to savor the tastes and sounds of small town charm. From this small town has a lot to offer residents and visitors of all ages.

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