Spring has finally settled in with a few days of 70 degree weather and it’s time to get those bikes ready to experience the more than 50 rails-to-trails throughout the State of Wisconsin. Amil’s Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail which was the first rails-to-trails bike trail [...]
Ice Cave Near Amil’s Inn
March 31st, 2013 by David Reeck
Even though it is spring and we just saw our first robin in the driveway of Amil’s Inn Bed and Breakfast, the Ice Cave at Wildcat Mountain State Park, Ontario, Wisconsin still looks like winter. The Ice Cave is actually an eroded sandstone formation that appears to be a cave when approaching. However upon closer [...]
Treasures on the Korner Near the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail
February 28th, 2013 by David Reeck
“Treasures on the Korner is the name”, said Shirley Degenhardt, who opened her new business on the corner of Norwalk, Wisconsin’s Main Street in the summer of 2007. Since that time she has filled two buildings with antiques- the old, the used, the elegant, the out-of-date with some new and up-to-date treasures as well. The building [...]
Amil’s Inn Hosts Hearts of Saints
January 31st, 2013 by David Reeck
On December 29 and 30, 2012, Amil’s Inn was honored to host one of Christian music’s most exciting new pop/rock band, Hearts of Saints. The Hearts of Saints was in the Ontario, Wisconsin area for a 7:00 PM concert on December 30. Hearts of Saints is made up of Craig Felker (lead singer), Jason Killebrew [...]
Favorite German Cookie Recipe-Pfeffenusse
December 30th, 2012 by David Reeck
Happy Holidays from Amil’s Inn Bed and Breakfast! It has been such a wonderful Christmas season here at Amil’s Inn. We have been busy serving guests and focusing on the real meaning of Christmas—celebrating the birth of Jesus. We would like to share with you a favorite German cookie recipe that was shared with us [...]
May Your Merry Christmas Be Overflowing With Love
November 30th, 2012 by David Reeck
As we were digging out our Christmas decorations this year, we came across Our Christmas Tea Cup that reminded us to be thankful for all things in life-big and small. We are thankful for every one of you who have stayed with us since we opened in June 2008. The Christmas Tea Cup reminds us [...]
5th Annual Rails to Trails Marathon
October 30th, 2012 by David Reeck
The 5th Annual Rails to Trails Marathon will take place Sunday, November 4, 2012. Known for its steady and challenging uphill stretches that await runners along the first few miles of the course, the Rails to Trails Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run takes runners and walkers on a tour of the Elroy [...]
Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge Triathlon
September 28th, 2012 by David Reeck
The 10th Annual Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge Triathlon will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012. The Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge Triathlon event takes place within the 8,569 acre Kickapoo Valley Reserve, which boasts some of the hilliest terrain in the Driftless Region of southwestern Wisconsin. The challenging and scenic Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge Triathlon [...]
8th Annual Driftless Area Art Festival
August 31st, 2012 by David Reeck
The 8th Annual Driftless Area Art Festival will be taking place Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM along the banks of the Kickapoo River in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin at the Beauford T. Anderson Park which is near the geographical center [...]
Nourish Cooking at Kickapoo Country Fair
July 30th, 2012 by David Reeck
The 9th Kickapoo Country Fair took place at the Organic Valley Headquarters, One Organic Way, La Farge Wisconsin on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The Kickapoo Country Fair in the Midwest’s largest food and sustainability festival. One has the opportunity to explore the flavor and family fun through dynamic speakers, live music, kid’s activities, and hands-on [...]
Come and Experience the Elroy-Sparta Trail
Ice Cave Near Amil’s Inn
Treasures on the Korner Near the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail