Wisconsin Trip

Janna's house

Normandale Community College's Japanese Garden is a two-acre oasis on its campus in Bloomington, Minnesota. The beauty and serenity of the garden make it ideal for contemplation and renewal of the spirit. The garden is open year-round at no charge, except when reserved for special events.

Built in the early 1820s, Historic Fort Snelling is a great place to learn about military history from before the Civil War through World War II, Minnesota's fur trade, slavery in the North, the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, and much more! Its location – at the junction of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers – has been significant for centuries to many American Indians.

Boat tour 80 minutes

The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers offer 255 miles of clean water gliding or rushing past a lush green landscape, with glimpses of a human presence. This river corridor provides bountiful scenic views and a haven for wildlife near a major metropolitan area.

Cascade Falls is located in the small village of Osceola along the St. Croix River. It is a familiar story: the much larger St. Croix has carved out a deep gorge into which the much smaller Osceola Creek falls. A set of stairs located right off the main road into Osceola leads you down into the gorge and to the base of the falls. The trail continues to the shores of the St. Croix. The Osceola Creek drops 100 feet between town and the river, but this is the only big drop. The falls were the reason for the founding of the village. They once supported a mill, and a brewery. Some ruins of the old industry remain above the falls. There is also a second small falls where an even smaller creek falls into the Osceola just above the main falls. This is called Geiger Falls and was named for the brewer.

Experience what life was like in an 1890s logging camp when you visit the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum, established in 1934.Begin your tour with a short film in our Dale Syth Theatre. Our Interpretive Center features logging artifacts and memorabilia depicting the rugged camp life.Step back in time when you explore our authentic logging camp buildings including: Barn Blacksmith Shop Cook Shanty Bunkhouse Wanigan Foreman's Office Heavy Equipment Shed Before searching for the perfect souvenir in our gift shop, you may want to take a stroll through the Big Cut Room to understand the impact logging had on our forests and wild life.Kids of all ages will want to run to Paul's Tall Tales Room to play games and check out the interactive exhibits.

The Wisconsin Deer Park is a unique family petting zoo adventure! For over fifty years, The Wisconsin Deer Park of Wisconsin Dells has offered families and "kids of all ages" the opportunity to explore, enjoy & feed over 100 deer and other wildlife. You, your children and friends will love having our tame Wisconsin White Tail Deer come up to you and feed directly from your hand! Here at the Wisconsin Deer Park you can pet the animals, take photos to your heart's content and interact with the natural world as you've never been able to before. As our animals are in various stages of their life cycles, you'll be able to see them from very young to full maturity. The Wisconsin Deer Park not only offers a great deal of fun and relaxation but provides an educational opportunity that is unmatched anywhere!

Staying at the Glacier Canyon Lodge