Posts Tagged ‘baraboo’

Opinion - There's a reason our little journal is not focused on local news & politics. Most of the time what's going on politically in a smaller community comes down to class warfare, nepotism and a bunch of kids wrestling in the school yard.  It's no wonder you can't find sane people to run for ...

Time to reserve campground reservations for peak weekends is slipping by, or has already.  This is a message we can't hammer home enough. You simply have to reserve now for most weekends at Devil’s Lake and many other state parks to have a sporting chance at getting a weekend spot.  Yes, there is the whole ...

In 1973 Wisconsin established the Rustic Roads program to assist local communities and residents to protect what is left of Wisconsin's scenic country roads.  Designated Rustic Roads wind their way through areas noted for their special qualities.  They may include wide open agricultural views, untouched forests & natural areas, places where wildlife are known to ...

I really tried to let this one go but the more I think about it, the more silly it becomes.  The News Republic should have just apologized. (In my opinion of course.) You may remember that a local (Reedsburg) 13 year old, autistic child shot and killed his father recently.  It's a sad situation no ...

The new roundabouts have been up on the intersections of Moon Rd., and Highway 12 near Wisconsin Dells for a while now.  How are you feeling about them?  Opinions seem to be quite mixed.  I've heard everything from love to indifference, to flat out hatred.  Regardless of taste however,  roundabouts have been shown to be ...

Yesterday CackleTV of Wales, UK  released the preview clip for their upcoming DVD entitled, "This is Canoeing", a highly anticipated celebration of the sport (Addiction?) showcasing some of the world's top paddlers in  some of the most stunning locations our planet has to offer.  Paddlesports enthusiasts everywhere  are pretty excited.  What you may not ...

2011 will mark the centennial for Devil's Lake State Park. This hundred year anniversary is not just a celebration of nature or conservation, but a reminder of the economic value of land left un-scarred by privatization, greed and self-interest. The Baraboo hills area is blessed with innumerable acres of public lands, protected natural areas and ...

If the Town of Baraboo board has their way it will undoubtedly be the end of wonderful natural areas like Baxter's Hollow in Sauk County.  This time it's not so much liability gone mad, but tax collectors gone mad. There was an interesting article in the Baraboo News Republic today stating that the Baraboo Town Board ...

I know it's tough.  Once the holiday season has past, winter seems to suck the life out of many of us. The days are short, it's too cold to go outside and inside.. Well, is there anything more life-sucking than another car commercial?  There are days when winter just makes you want to scream!! The answer ...

The way the press over reacts to snow storms these days it almost makes you feel dirty to write about it!  I'm not sure what the word is for "more than hype" but that's the word I want.  Well, if you don't spend too much time watching the news and simply get outside it's actually ...