This past June, Amil’s Inn Bed and Breakfast was blessed to have author, Vannetta Chapman and her husband as guests. Vannetta was in the area to complete research on the Amish community. Vannetta Chapman holds a BA and MA degree in English and has published over one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving over two [...]
4th of July in Ontario, Wisconsin
June 29th, 2011 by David Reeck
Have a blast as you celebrate the 4th of July in the Village of Ontario, Wisconsin located in the beautiful Kickapoo Valley!!! The 4th of July celebration begins at 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 2 with the String Ties Bluegrass Band on the Community Hall Deck. The other planned activities are as follows: Sunday, [...]
Brown Trout Fishing on the Kickapoo River
May 31st, 2011 by David Reeck
The Kickapoo River is the Wisconsin River’s longest tributary. The Kickapoo River meanders for 130 miles from Wilton, Wisconsin to Wauzeka, Wisconsin, where it empties into the Wisconsin River. As the crow flies, this distance is less than half that long, about 60 miles. The name Kickapoo is Algonquin for “one who goes here, then [...]
Celebrate Opening Day
April 29th, 2011 by David Reeck
Sunday, May 1, 2011 is the opening day for biking the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail. To celebrate the opening day, there will be a flag raising ceremony, DNR Friends of the Trail Presentation as well as a light reception starting at 12:00 noon at the Depot in Sparta, Wisconsin. From 12:30 to 3:00 PM there will [...]
Take Time for a Cup of Tea
March 30th, 2011 by David Reeck
Here at Amil’s Inn Bed and Breakfast, we are waiting patiently for the delicate crocuses to thrust their heads through the icy, cold spring soil. There is some ice and snow still left on the north side of the slopes of the Kickapoo Valley. We are starting to get a few warm days but the [...]
Bike 4 Trails
February 28th, 2011 by David Reeck
I don’t know about you but I am ready for March 1. You may ask why March 1? The month of March usually gives us the 4 seasons which is a sure sign that winter 2010-2011 will soon be behind us! Before March 2011 is turned on the calendar, SPRING will officially be here. I [...]
2011 SNOWFLAKE SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT
January 30th, 2011 by David Reeck
The 88th Annual Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament will be taking place February 4th and 5th, 2011 at the Westby, Wisconsin Ski Club. Schedule of Events Opening Ceremonies will begin Friday evening, February 4th at 7:00 PM with the jumping done under the lights!! The evening will conclude with fireworks and live music from The Freezers [...]
4th Annual Rails to Trails Marathon
December 30th, 2010 by David Reeck
It’s not too late to start planning for the 4th Annual Rails to Trails Marathon which takes place each fall in Norwalk, Wisconsin. The 3rd Annual Rails to Trails Marathon took place on Sunday, November 7, 2010. The day was a beautiful sunny fall day with fall color still in the trees. The Rails to [...]
Rails to Trails Marathon
October 30th, 2010 by David Reeck
The 3rd Annual Rails to Trails Marathon will take place Sunday, November 7, 2010. Event Details 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 [...]
Wetherby Public Harvest Day
September 29th, 2010 by David Reeck
The days are getting shorter and cooler making one to begin to think of the holidays. Would you believe Thanksgiving is only 8 weeks away? When I think of Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think of the Thanksgiving meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and cranberries! For those of you who would like to learn [...]
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