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Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area to celebrate 80th Anniversary on Aug. 21

Barb Ruka — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:22:38 +0000

Friends of the Horicon Marsh International Education Center and local Department of Natural Resources staff will host an all-day event on Aug. 21, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. Activities will include a guided hayride tour of the marsh, venturing through the marsh on canoes, viewing various nature displays, and a geocaching and map scavenger hunt. A raffle will be held for an airboat ride and other prizes.

There also will be a presentation at noon by wildlife naturalist Bill Volkert, bureau director for wildlife management; Tom Hauge, Dodge County wildlife biologist; and Brenda Kelly and Fred Schwertzfeger from the Friends of Horicon Marsh International Education Center board of directors.

Those attending can learn about the past, present and future of the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area at the celebration.

The anniversary celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh International Education Center, located at N7725 Highway 28, between Mayville and Horicon.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Barb Ruka — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:41:52 +0000

Horicon has about 20 inches of new snow on the ground right now! You know what that means… Time to go cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and winter hiking! There are miles and miles of beautiful trails through and around the Horicon Marsh. Bring your skis or use our snow shoes! The views are spectacular!

Then come back to the inn for a nice hot cup of hot chocolate and a movie in our feather beds! Or soothe those tired muscles in a whirlpool by the fireplace! Or better yet, book a massage by our therapist in our new massage area!

Midweek Winter Special

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:41:08 +0000

Midweek Winter Special Stay two nights midweek and get $60 off second night.

(Nov. 16th – April 25th)

There is a lot going on by the Marsh this time of year!

Although it may be getting chilly, that is no excuse for not getting out for a quick walk now and then – and the Horicon Marsh is just the place to take a quick jaunt through beautiful landscape.

Take advantage of the lowering gas prices and the slow winter season to relax mid-week.

When the snow flies, ask to use our snowshoes, or go out for some cross-country skiing! The marsh landscape is beautiful covered in white!

Then, when you get back to your beautiful room at our Wisconsin B&B, take a hot bath, enjoy a fireplace, and ask your innkeeper for a good restaurant for dinner!