Fall Colors Report and Scenic Drives in Wisconsin

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"Go north young man...

Color connoisseurs: You knew it would happen "up north" first, and it has. The northern third of Wisconsin is now under autumn's magic spell. In Iron County, Hurley and Mercer are reporting near-peak color with Douglas, Burnett, Price and Florence Counties not far behind. Park Falls reports 75% peak color, while Minocqua, Three Lakes and Rhinelander are at 30-40% color.

Hooray for fall!

The travel team at TravelWisconsin.com" Source: Wisconsin Fall Color Report -

"Fall in Wisconsin is time to hit the road with 11 Classic Drives
Bring on the “ohs and ahs-some”

Autumn in Wisconsin is all about the color…and getting out to see it. Here are (some of the)eleven fall color driving tours guaranteed to put you in a front row seat for Mother Nature’s annual show. Of course, you can always design your own fall tour; from urban parks to colorful country roads, Wisconsin is loaded with Colorama opportunities this time of year.

"Protected by the warming waters of Lake Michigan, the hardwoods of Kewaunee and Door Counties make a colorful autumn drive. You can trace Hwy 42 north from Kewaunee to Gills Rock at the very tip of the Door County thumb (75 miles). On the return trip, follow Hwy 57 down the Lake Michigan side of the peninsula for the “other half” of the Door County experience.

Along the way, enjoy terrific bluff-top views of the lake, a set of four popular state parks (Potawatomi, Peninsula, Newport and Whitefish Dunes), seven picturesque lighthouses in as many charming towns, apple orchards to pick-a-peck, and a 20-minute ferry ride to Washington Island. The Door County peninsula is one of Wisconsin’s premier vacation destinations, so quality accommodations, restaurants, shopping and attractions are always close at hand.

Fall colors frame the views along the Bayfield Peninsula tour. Start in Ashland at the Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center where a wonderful series of exhibits detail the area’s regional history and culture.
Follow Hwy 13 and the Lake Superior shore north to Bayfield, a quaint harbor town with a great vacation vibe. Bayfield is also the gateway to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore; 21 gem-like coastal islands and 12 miles of mainland that are home to six lighthouses, labyrinthine sea caves, terrific blue-water sailing, and some of the best sea kayaking in the world. You can take a ferry to Madeline Island where you can visit Big Bay State Park and a State Historical Society site.

For complete article see TravelWisconsin.com Article - 11 Classic Fall Drives

Algoma's Wet Whistle Wine Fest September 18th and 19th 2010

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Visit Algoma's Wet Whistle Wine Fest and stay with us at the Kewaunee Inn. Discounts at the Inn for showing your Wet Whistle proof of participation.

Only a ten minute drive south of Algoma to stay in a comfortable and elegant Inn. Rooms go fast, so call soon!

Palate fatigued from all that delicious wine? Be sure to eat some tasty food before you drive to your next destination(hopefully the Kewaunee Inn).

Kewaunee Inn open 9 am - 9 pm. Call 920-646-0802 after hours-for late check in.

Bistro at the Kewaunee Inn open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday.
Tavern at the Kewaunee Inn open 5 p.m. - midnight Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Wet Whistle Wine Fest! 2010

09.18.2010 - 09.19.2010 10:00 am - 06:00 am

von Stiehl Winery - Algoma

Grape Stomp, Wine Tasting, Specialty Foods, & Fine Art Fair.

Wet Whistle Wine Fest - See it to Believe it!
There’s something that happens one weekend a year in Algoma that defies explanation. It’s not the two thousand visitors all smiling at the same time. It’s not the trombonist standing in a barrel on the grape stomp rack sliding through a riff, or the dirty grape-soaked sticky purple feet on the person who’s dancing across the stage in front of the band. Those are normal and to be expected. What usually throws people are all of the costumes. We don’t ask for or even suggest that anyone come dressed up like giant wine bottles, or that groups show up in shirts specially made for the weekend. We certainly don’t expect to see any nuns smoking cigarettes and drinking Naughty Girl wine.
In fact, there are things that go on at this festival that we just couldn’t make up. They happen this way with no coercion. As the saying goes, don’t take our word for it... come see it for yourself!
Instead of our usual five course wine pairing, we will be offering no-reservations wine and cheese, and wine and chocolate pairings. We are also going to experiment with a new tasting tour. Please be sure to let us know what you think of the changes after you’ve experienced them.
Wine Enthusiasts Wanted: if you would like to be a part of the working crew for the fest, please call Sandy at 920-856-6401.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 18:
•Fine Art Show 10am until 6pm.
•Tours & Wine Tasting at Winery 10am until 4pm.
•Heritage Foods 10am until 6pm.
•Spark Plugz 10am until 1:15pm.
•Celebrity Stomp Off 11am.
•Grape Stomp Round Heats 12:15pm, 1:15 pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm.
•Groove Hogs 1:30pm until 5:30pm.
•Grand Grape Stomp Off 5:30pm.

Sunday, September 19:
•Heritage Foods 10am until 4pm.
•Fine Art Show 10am until 4pm.
•Tours & Wine Tasting at Winery 10am until 4pm.
•Rocker 12pm until 4pm.
•Grape Stomps 2pm & 3:15pm." Source: Events - Wet Whistle Wine Fest! 2010 | von Stiehl: Wisconsin's Oldest Winery, Algoma

Wet Whistle Wine Fest by Day, Kewaunee Inn by Night

Hey everyone! Be sure to mark your calendars and reserve your rooms at our Kewaunee Inn. Only a ten minute drive south of Algoma. Show us your Wet Whistle ticket and receive 10% off your room rate.

Wet Whistle Wine Fest – Sept. 18 & 19

Photo: Tina M. Gore, Kewaunee County News



Community Improvement of Algoma Main Street Program and our partnering sponsors, the von Stiehl Winery and the Farm Market Kitchen, invite you to attend the 2010 Wet Whistle Wine Festival, which promises to be another great weekend of fun in Algoma. This is your opportunity to experience the fine selection of wines from Algoma’s own award-winning von Stiehl Winery, heritage foods prepared by Algoma’s Farm Market Kitchen, fine arts vendors, live music, and celebrity and competitive grape stomping. For more details and to download a brochure, visit www.vonstiehl.com under events.

Interested in being in the art show? Download a artist registration brochure here. Fine Art Brochure 2010" Source: Wet Whistle Wine Fest – Sept. 18 & 19 | Community Improvement of Algoma Main Street Program