SPRING GREEN continued from page 45 and grotto located on a remote hilltop. The Stations of the Cross mark the path from St. Luke’s Church to the shrine. The Town of Spring Green is a designated Wisconsin “Bird City.” The town has made a commitment to conservation and sustain ability for bird habitats and the area draws many bird watching enthusiasts each year. The natural beauty of the rolling hills, prairie and Wisconsin River valley are home to flora and fauna galore. Whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, eagles, other cranes and pel icans, herons, song birds, many species of turtles, rare cacti and grasses are only the be ginning. Hiking is a popular pastime at the Nature Conservancy just north of Spring Green. Trips along the river in canoes or inner tubes offer an up close look at nature that few spots can rival. Fishing along the river is another popular pastime, summer or winter. Spring Green is located at the heart of the River Valley area. It is home to art galleries, unique shops and restaurants in addition to two village parks. North Park features a mu nicipal swimming pool and large shelter. The Spring Green Golf Course makes a nice spot
The Woods Bar & Grill
Steaks, Seafood, Homemade Pizzas and More! Tues. Night Mexican Thurs. Night All-You-Can-Eat Wings Friday Fish Fry Saturday Prime Rib Plus our regular menu (available anytime)
to take a break in the sun and play a few holes. South of Spring Green is Wyoming Valley, where one will find American Players The atre, one of the Midwest’s premier repara tory theaters. Taliesin, the home of world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is open May through November for tours. It’s also the home the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. The House on the Rock, one of the state’s biggest tourist draws, is located just up the road from Taliesin. Also in the
The Woods Bar & Grill The Woods Bar & Grill was reestablished in 2014 with a new owner, Calvin Weier. Weier has made great improvements to the building and its menu. With the addi tion of a large outdoor seating area, the bar is now handicapped accessible. The atmos phere is great, the staff super friendly and helpful and the food is wonderful. This just isn’t any bar food, you can get your burgers and fries, but there are also a number of wraps, salads, appetizers and specials available. After 5 p.m. you will also be able to choose from a local favorites such as Friday Fish Fry, Saturdays Prime Rib and a wonderful selection of steaks, and seafood.
Wisconsin Riverside Resort is located on the banks of the beautiful Wisconsin River. Under the same family ownership since opening in 1961, you will find big rig RV sites, riverside sites, tent sites and cabins overlook ing the river. If you are looking to spend the day out on the river and sandbars, there are canoes, tubes and kayaks available for rent. Trips can last from halfhour to four days.
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After your trip, enjoy your favorite drink while watching the river go by and listening to music on the patio. Or grab a bite to eat at the bar and grille. Open daily with lunch and dinner specials including a Friday fish fry or Saturday prime rib dinner. Call to make your camping and canoe reservations at 6085882826 or go online to www.wiriverside.com.
Wisconsin Riverside Resort
320 S. Oak St., Lone Rock Tues.-Fri. 11 am • Sat. 6 am • Sun. 8 am
Since reopening in 2014 this has become the place to eat in the Lone Rock and Spring Green areas, so if you are in the mood for something different head to downtown Lone Rock and check out the new Woods Bar and Grill. Visit them at 320 S. Oak Street in Lone Rock. Call 6085832625.
Wisconsin Riverside Resort
Daily Lunch Specials B re a k f a s t S a t . , & S u n .
(608) 583-2625
area is the White Church Theatre Project, which features mime and physical theater. Beyond all this, what makes Spring Green and the River Valley stand out is an infectious sense of community. The residents of this area are dedicated to helping their neigh bors, serving their community, and welcom ing its visitors. The people of the River Valley hope you’ll feel welcome and become part of the River Valley community as well – whether you’re visiting for a day or staying here permanently.
Located on the Banks of the Beautiful Wisconsin River CAMPGROUND
CANOE, TUBE OR KAYAK TRIPS
BAR & GRILLE
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RV Sites- Full Hook-Ups: Big Rig & Riverside Sites Tent Camping- Groups & Families Welcome Cabins Overlooking the River Full Restaurant & Bar Campground Store 3000 Gallon Fish Tank Canoe, Tube or Kayak Rentals Banquet Room - Up to 400 People
S13220 Shifflet Rd, Spring Green WI 608-588-2826 www.wiriverside.com info@wiriverside.com 48
The DRIFTLESS EXPLORER • 2016
Spring Green area