Wisconsin Dells Package Winner

August 31, 2010 – 8:45 am

August 30, 2010

A tip of my hat goes to this week’s winner, Susan from Iron River, WI, who won a family 4-pack of Wisconsin Dells attraction tickets! Congratulations also go to Gregg from Neenah, WI,  winner of a $50 gas card!

Just one week remains in the Miles of Fun Giveaway so don’t delay. Enter, tell your friends to enter, tell your neighbors, tell your relatives, tell the postman, tell – well, I suppose you get the idea. Spread the word because still in the play is the $2,500 Wisconsin vacation getaway!

Best of luck,
Miles

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Discover: Hayward and Win a Fishing Gift Pack

August 30, 2010 – 9:00 am

August 30, 2010

Perhaps best known as an outdoorsman’s dream, this week’s Miles of Fun destination is Hayward, Wisconsin! The Hayward Lakes area of the Northwoods is the destination of choice for generations sportsmen and sportswomen, with exceptional fishing, swimming, and plenty of golf! There are some extremely large fish in this part of the world. One of them is a muskellunge the size of a five-story building because it IS a five-story building. It’s part of the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and is a well known road-side attraction and favorite for pictures.

As a one-time hub of the lumber industry, Hayward has a quaint feel. Visitors can stroll the small town streets, stopping to buy a piece of freshly-made fudge or a pair of moccasins. Yes, the eclectic mix of goods reaches from jewelry to clothing to garden furnishings and more!

I would love for you to experience Hayward in all its glory! Simply enter the Miles of Fun Giveaway, and you can explore over 55,000 acres of lakes with a fishing gift pack. It includes a travel fishing pole and tackle box with 136-piece tackle kit – that’s 136 ways to catch a fish! What’s more you’ll then be entered into our grand prize drawing for a $2,500 Wisconsin vacation. Astonishing! But don’t delay, our giveaway ends September 5th.

Still In Awe,
Miles

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Mad for Mad City

August 29, 2010 – 9:00 am

August 29, 2010

Day 103: Home to the Badgers- and much fun!

This weekend I gathered my team and ventured to the legendary city of Madison, Wisconsin. I was tremendously excited about the prospects of seeing Wisconsin’s Capitol City, a bastion higher education. Craving an intellectual discussion, I approached a young chap and began to lay out the Feldspar theory about Wisconsin being the origin of fun. He assured me that for most people, my theory is widely accepted as fact.

Rightly so. We began our day with a visit to the rather spectacular Wisconsin State Capitol Building at the top of State Street. This majestic building was built in 1917. During the summer, an observation deck is open to the public and offers jaw-droppingly beautiful views of the city, campus and beyond. Later in the day, we headed to the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum. What a delight! Dinosaur fossils, rocks and minerals galore! Lucky for me, with a team of 25, group tours were available. It was certainly a productive day of Wisconsin history, prehistory and, of course, fun.

Blissfully,
Miles

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Water Ski Show

August 26, 2010 – 10:00 am

August 25, 2010

Day 99: Jumps and Pyramids Delight

You may recall my recent prehistoric water ski discovery – a primitive yet impressive attempt at some Wisconsin Waterskiing fun. Thus inspired, my team and I packed up and journeyed to Oconomowoc, home of the Badgerland Water Ski Show Team. I assure you, there is nothing primitive about these water skiers. Formed in 1983, the team continues to wow young and old alike with barefoot skiing, jumps, human pyramids, jazz dancing, and eye-catching costumes — I wonder if ancient Wisconsinites thought of that? Imagine our prehistoric brethren…fumbling futilely in mammoth hide costumes at speeds of less than five miles per hour. Needless to say, we’ve come a very long a way.

The Wisconsin summer is far from over. Get out and enjoy!

Signing Off,
Miles

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And the La Crosse Winner Is…

August 25, 2010 – 9:45 am

August 25, 2010

Congratulations to our week 9 winner, Tara from Lowell, IN, who won a tour of the Mississippi River aboard the La Crosse Queen. Lucky Brianne from Milwaukee, WI won a $50 gas card. Perfect for a trip through the beautiful state of Wisconsin!

Time is running out on our Miles of Fun Giveaway. Don’t delay, enter for your chance to win! This week we’re giving away a 4-pack of tickets to the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame and a $50 Packers Pro Shop gift card! Still there for the taking is the $2,500 Wisconsin vacation grand prize. A very grand prize indeed!

Signing Off,
Miles

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Discover: Green Bay and Win Tickets to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

August 23, 2010 – 9:00 am

August 23, 2010

Grunts, war paint and grimacing faces. No, not a description of Neolithic cavemen. This is the storied franchise that is the Green Bay Packers! And by happy happenstance, this week’s Miles of Fun destination is Green Bay! Wisconsin’s oldest community, Green Bay was originally settled by the French as a fur trading center. Today, it is far better known today for being home to the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame, Lambeau Field and, of course, the mighty Packers. For fans of American Football, a bit of heaven on earth.

And there’s so much more! Green Bay has the charm of a small town with the excitement of a big city. For the history buff, there are historic, one-of-a-kind museums such as the National Railroad Museum or Hazelwood Historic House Museum. Fans of cultural refinement will relish in performing arts and thrill seekers will find what they seek at the nearby Bay Beach Amusement Park.

Here’s your chance to experience Green Bay first hand — enter the Miles of Fun Giveaway and you could win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame and a $50 Packers Pro Shop gift card!

Fit for a Champion,
Miles

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Local Craft Breweries

August 17, 2010 – 10:00 am

August 17, 2010

Day 91: Brews in the Northwoods

Tea will always be first in my book, but I’ve come to appreciate the taste of a frosty Wisconsin craft brew. I simply cannot help it; the entire state is steeped in brew-history. My first brewery tour back in June was merely a sample. As I now consider myself an honorary Wisconsinite, I most literally thirst for more!

To further expand my knowledge of the subject, my team and I embarked on a voyage to Chippewa Falls for a tour of the seventh-oldest brewery in America, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. Leinenkugel offers daily tours for FREE! We began and ended at the Leinie Lodge, where we sampled award-winning Leinenkugel beers and for the first time, memories of my favorite British pubs began fading away.

Of course, delicious and satisfying local delicacies are a source of great pride in Wisconsin. The enjoyment is all in the consumption, however. From famous state fair cream puffs to the refreshing gulp of a tasty brew, Wisconsin truly is the origin of fun.

A very satisfied,
Miles

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Discover: Wisconsin Dells and Win a Family 4- Pack of Dells Attractions

August 16, 2010 – 9:00 am

August 16, 2010

This week’s Miles of Fun destination is the incredible Wisconsin Dells! Widely acclaimed as “The Waterpark Capital of the World,” Wisconsin Dells is home to the country’s largest outdoor, indoor, and indoor/outdoor combination waterparks. Venture on a voyage aboard one of the Original Wisconsin Ducks – amphibious vehicles used during WWII that now take sightseers on beautiful Lake Delton and the sandstone bluffs towering above it. And the fun continues from there. The Dells is a veritable cornucopia of attractions. For your inner child, Wisconsin Dells boasts amusements parks that roller coaster aficionados rank among the best in the country.

For your inner adult, Wisconsin Dells offers plenty of grown-up entertainment, too: Championship golf courses, classic supper clubs, high-end spas and Las Vegas-style entertainment.

And here’s a excellent opportunity to see this excellent place with your own eyes: Enter the Miles of Fun Giveaway for the chance to with a family four-pack of Wisconsin Dells attraction tickets including Noah’s Ark Waterpark, the Original Wisconsin Ducks, Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and the Tommy Bartlett Ski Show! A package valued at $350!

Enthusiastically,
Miles

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Winner Announcement: Door County

August 13, 2010 – 8:45 am

August 13, 2010

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Emily from Santa Rosa, CA, who won a $50 gift certificate to Door County’s White Gull Inn, where she can experience a traditional Door County fish boil. Fabulous! Additional congratulatory wishes to Cathy from Des Moines, IA, who secured a $50 gas card. Free petrol — perfect for a summertime road trip!

And for the rest of you lovely people, time and prizes remain, so you must be sure to enter. This week’s prize is particularly alluring: You could win a tour of the Mighty Mississippi River on the La Crosse Queen! What’s more, with entry into the Miles of Fun Giveaway you qualify to win the $2,500 Grand Prize Wisconsin vacation getaway!

Most excellently,
Miles

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Omro Daredevils

August 12, 2010 – 9:23 am

August 12, 2010

Day 86: Wisconsin Adventure Sports

Few things truly get my heart racing: An archaeological discovery, cracking the spine on a new textbook or a fresh crumpet griddled to perfection. However, a new addition recently was added to my list: Skydiving!

I recently visited Skydive Adventure, Inc. in Omro, Wisconsin. One might wonder why a noted archeologist such as myself would be drawn to such a place? Well, I am determined to explore every aspect of Wisconsin culture to prove beyond doubt that this state is the origin of fun. Now, as I have little-to-no experience on gracefully descending from 11,000 feet in the air, my jump was “tandem”. This is when one enters a free fall strapped to an experienced instructor in a dual harness. Even with the extra precautions in place, I felt quite a rush! From ATV-ing to Hang Gliding, Wisconsin is quite the hub for adventure sports.

Skyward,
Miles

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