June Dairy Month a Great Time to Enjoy Wisconsin Cheese It’s June, and that means National Dairy Month. In Wisconsin, it’s a time to appreciate one of the state’s top industries and its respectable place on the world stage. The highest producer of cheese in the United States, Wisconsin wins more awards than any other state in major cheese contests. Ninety percent of Wisconsin cheese is sold outside of the state. Wisconsin produced over 3.42 billion pounds in 2018, setting a new state record! That’s a lot of cheese! To celebrate Dairy Month, why not sample dairy products close to the source for ..read more

Come join the camaraderie with the Wood County Master Gardeners at the Lester Public Library at Rome as they discuss various gardening topics during the 2019 growing season. Each session has a special presentation. Questions are always welcome. Tuesday, May 21, 6 pm Dividing Perennials, Planting Annuals plus Free Plant Exchange Tuesday, June 18, 6 pm Landscaping and Gardening with a Purpose Tuesday, July 16, 6 pm Learning about Monarchs Tuesday, August 20, 6 pm Those D… Garden Pests Tuesday, September 17, 6 pm Food Preservation Tuesday, October 15, 6 pm Put Your Garden to Bed/Proper Tool Main ..read more

The Wood County Parks and Forestry Department would like to inform the public that our parks will be opening on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. What’s new? • Camping reservations can now be made one year in advance! • Please see our updated fees on our website or Facebook. • Reservations can now be made through the office for the entire camping season of May 1 – October 31. Dexter County Park remains open through the gun deer season with only self-registration allowed past October 31. • Dexter County Park now allows ATV access in certain areas of the park. Ten new campsites will be constructed a ..read more

The Wood County Parks and Forestry Department would like to give public notice that the Wood County Rifle Range is closed until further notice due to the high water table and heavy rains. Please check our website, Facebook page, or Travel Wisconsin for updated opening and closing information. The post Wood County Rifle Range Close Due to Weather appeared first on Explore Central Wisconsin ..read more

Explore the Paper Mill Trail Springtime and warming temperatures make for an excuse to take advantage of Stevens Point’s many excellent walking trails. One of those is part of the Green Circle Trail, a section called the Paper Mill Trail. At 1.7 miles long, the path will take you across small bridges and boardwalks along the Plover River Flowage. It’s also a prime spot for birdwatching. The trail will eventually take you to the historic spring house, over a hundred years old, which once collected clear spring water for fine papermaking. The Paper Mill Trail is just one section of the Green C ..read more