As we start talking about changing leaves, it's good to note that fall colors are…
Each year we like to take you along on a “Backyard Adventure” or two via social media to share some new Wisconsin destination ideas and insights into what you’ll need to do to make it happen for you. We had planned to do the “Bike 4 Trails” trip at the end of July, but a bout with Lymes has postponed this one until October. Still, it should make a good fall color adventure!
About “Bike 4 Trails”
This is a 101 miles of connected Wisconsin rail-to-trail bike trail which travels from the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in northwest Wisconsin all the way down to Reedsburg, Wisconsin which is just a 15-minute drive from Baraboo. Eventually, the Great Sauk State Trail that is slowly expanding northward from Sauk-Prairie, Wisconsin will pass through Devil’s Lake State Park and connect with the 400. Amazing! Today, the beautifully scenic “Bike 4” combines the Great River State Trail, La Crosse River State Trail, Elroy-Sparta State Trail, and the “400” State Trail.
Our Goal
Some riders will do this trip in a day or two. We plan to do it in 3 or 4 days to give us time to investigate a bit and gather some good tips and info along the way. (By the way, we’re always looking for your tips as well! Just comment below or on our social media.) One thing we’ve realized already is that it can be hard to find some information online. A series of broken links and old information can make it difficult to plan. Not to mention that right now two bridges are still out along the route and will have to be bypassed. Oh, and did I mention we’re taking 2 dogs along as well? This will be interesting!
So that’s where we’re at right now on this one. It’s worth reminding anyone reading along to do your best to avoid tick bites and know the signs of Lymes disease. As we found out, if you discover and treat it quickly chances are you won’t have any long-term issues.
For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.
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