Riding the Pecatonica State Trail

By Dena Nechkash Since I started working with the Belmont Tourism group, I’ve heard more and more about the Pecatonica State Trail, but I hadn’t spent much time on it. When I lived in Belmont several years ago, I would walk a mile or…

Avoid Muddy Trails for Nature’s Sake

By Dee Nechkash Exploring the natural beauty of Southwest Wisconsin should be done without leaving your mark. The weather is finally shaping up into a beautiful spring. Trees are budding, migratory birds are returning and plants are starting to sprout out of the earth….

Exploring SWWI Autumn

Lafayette & Iowa Counties By Dee Nechkash Favorable autumn weather in Wisconsin never lasts long enough, which is probably why it is the most coveted season for this state! The fall colors did not disappoint this year, although they only lasted a few short…