Discover Trail Running on the Ice Age Trail in Janesville
Article by Stephanie Dannenberg, running coach at Ornery Mule Racing and regional director of the Arbor Ridge Trail Race. You can’t talk about trail running in Wisconsin without mentioning the extensive 1,200 mile long National Scenic Ice Age Trail. The trail winds from the northwestern part of the state, down into a bowl towards the bottom [Read More…]
Explore a Portion of Janesville’s Trail System with Kelly Willoughby
Article by Kelly Willoughby. Hi there! My name is Kelly Willoughby and I am an avid biking and running enthusiast. I have been exploring the outdoors for quite some time now and have discovered many beautiful places on my journeys. One of my favorites is the Janesville Trail System! What do walkers, joggers, bikers, and [Read More…]
Janesville, A Favorite Photography Destination
Photos and story by Kim Hoholek Hi, I am Kim Hoholek and I have been a photographer since the early 1990s. During that time I have photographed many beautiful scenes around this great state of Wisconsin but Janesville has become a favorite. I hail from a very small area of Northern Wisconsin just south of [Read More…]
Birding Opportunities Abound in Janesville
Photos and article by Greg Peck If you want to watch birds in Janesville, it can be as simple as hanging a feeder in your own backyard. But for both residents and visitors, Janesville holds many opportunities for observing birds. In large part, that’s why Janesville was designated a Bird City by a statewide organization [Read More…]
Five Cozy Coffee Shops to Enjoy in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville is filled to the brim with charming and unique coffee shops that are sure to satisfy all your specialty beverage needs! There’s something wonderful about enjoying a warm beverage in a charming coffee shop. Here’s a list of 5 of Janesville’s must visit coffee shops. Mocha Moment Sit back and relax at this cozy [Read More…]
Embrace Winter With These Fun Activities
Winter got you feeling a little cooped up? Here are some fun activities you can do solo or with the whole family in the safest and healthiest way possible. Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside offers a variety of winter activities in a charming, friendly, less crowded small-town atmosphere. Reconnect with Nature Janesville is home to over [Read More…]
A Weekend Full of Art, History, Nature & Foodie Discoveries
Article and photos by A Little Time and A Keyboard On a recent weekend, my husband and I completely recharged during a getaway to Janesville, Wisconsin reveling in art, nature, history and foodie experiences. At just under two hours from our home with so many perfect adventures to be had, Janesville welcomed us to the [Read More…]
Travel Inspiration
Looking for Travel Inspiration? Check Out These Travel Blogs Here in Janesville, we’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible travel writers. They play a crucial role in the trip-planning process – they inspire, educate, and can transport you to new and wonderful places around the globe. Now is the ideal time to gather [Read More…]
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There’s No Place Like Home for Date Night
1. BREAKFAST IN BED Pick it up or get breakfast and coffee delivered from one of Janesville’s favorite breakfast spots. Thanks to curbside delivery, you don’t even need to get out of your car, so no need to change out of your PJ’s for this date. Bodacious Shops of Block 42, Mocha Moment, Citrus Cafe, Jeff’s Coffee Bar, 29 [Read More…]
Top Twenty Spring & Summer Ideas for Fun in Janesville, Wisconsin THAT DON’T INVOLVE A CROWD
1. Walk the trails 2. Bike the trails and get ready for this summer’s Janesville Morning Rotary Annual Pie Ride 3. Hike the trails at Devil’s Staircase and the Robert O Cook Memorial Arboretum 4. Go fishing 5. Take your sweet, neglected pet for a long walk Artsy Exploration 1. Download the CLIO app and explore our [Read More…]
Weekend Getaway To Janesville, Wisconsin: The Best Things To Do
By Jill Dutton and Travel Awaits Photo courtesy of Facebook If you’re after an active weekend getaway, you’ll be pleased to find an abundance of beautiful parks and recreational areas in the mid-sized city of Janesville, Wisconsin. Janesville, located an hour and 30 minutes southwest of Milwaukee on the Rock River, features rolling hills, a [Read More…]
Top 6 Ways to Add Magic to Your 2019 Holiday Season in Janesville, WI
Each year Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside draws visitors from around the region to enjoy heart-warming holiday cheer at fun events like the Holiday Light Show, Janesville’s Jolly Jingle and more than 60 others. Janesville’s affordability and convenient location make it simple for you to visit. We are less than 2 hours from Chicago and Milwaukee, and less [Read More…]
3 Ways to Experience Janesville’s History
By Megan Bannister, Olio in Iowa …From unique museums to engaging walking tours, there are lots of ways to experience the unique history of Janesville, Wisconsin… Continue reading
Cheese Curds and Charm: The Perfect Girls’ Getaway in Janesville, Wisconsin
By Vanessa Orr You know when your host meets you at breakfast carrying two bags of Bucky Badger cheese curds that it’s going to be a great trip. But you really wouldn’t expect anything different when you’re visiting Wisconsin, which is not only the nation’s largest producer of cheese, but home to some of the [Read More…]