HORSEBACK RIDING, continuedTHE GREAT OUTDOORS17. NIAGARABjorkman Horse OutingsW5994 Chapman Rd888/467-7367, 715/251-4408www.horsefun.netEnjoy horseback riding, stagecoach andcovered wagon rides. Belgian andPercheron draft horses, chili feed andbonfire. Groups <strong>of</strong> any size.18. POUNDLee Lake Riding Stable LLC9070 Lee Lake Rd920/897-4805Enjoy a one-hour leisurely ride throughwoods and fields at a walk, trot and canter.Children must be 9 years <strong>of</strong> age toride on trail. Open year round dependingon weather. Group rates available.19. RHINELANDERWestern Connection Ranch6899 Hwy K715/282-5619www.westernconnectionranch.comWestern Connection Ranch <strong>of</strong>fersHorseback riding lessons, trail rides,wagon and sleigh rides, training, boarding,horse sales and much more.Holiday Stables and Holiday Acres3240 North Lake George Rd.800/261-1500, 715/362-1881holidayacres.com/stables.htmTrail Rides are available all day everyday,Memorial Day thru Labor Day.Beautiful one hour rides through forestand lake trails.20. ST. GERMAINElmer’s Fun Park & Saddle Horses5735 Highway 70 East715/479-7311Features wet and wild bumper boats,three exciting tracks <strong>of</strong> go-kart racing,and saddle horses to take you on scenicriver trail rides. Call for hours.21. STURGEON BAYKurtz Corral5712 Howard Lane800/444-0469, 920/743-6742www.kurtzcorral.comTrail rides geared to all ages and abilitieson a 500-acre ranch. Reservationsrequested for parties <strong>of</strong> six or more.22. WASHINGTON ISLANDField Wood Farm, Ltd2118 West Harbor Rd920/847-2490www.washingtonislandchamber.com/Trail rides for small groups on rareIcelandic horses, great for both thenovice and the experienced rider.Lessons and pony rides. Call ahead toarrange for a customized ride.East Central23. RIPONCedar Ridge RanchW14471 Dartford Rd920/748-8405www.CedarRidgeRanch.netHorseback riding and riding lessons fornovice and experienced riders. Indoorand outdoor arenas, as well as ridingtrails on 250 acres. Group events:chuckwagon lunches and dinners forreunions, company picnics, corporateretreats.Central24. AMHERSTWild West Campground and Corral9495 Hwy. 54715/824-5112www.wildwestcampground.comCampground with a Western flair <strong>of</strong>ferselectric and water sites, tent sites, horsetrail rides, hayrides, cookouts, sleighrides, birthday parties.25. ARKDALEBig Horn Ranch1183 Bighorn Ave608/564-7321www.gentletouchhorsemanship.comFamily owned and operated horsebackriding. Offering guided trail rides, ponyrides, equestrian camps, lessons, andhorse training.26. FRIENDSHIPQuad D Ranch1841 Deerborn Dr608/339-6436Daily trail rides, hayrides or sleighrides<strong>of</strong>fered year-round in season. In winter,a draft team pulls a full-size bobsled.Scenic trails on 300 rolling, woodedacres near Castle Rock Lake. By reservationonly.27. MAUSTONRed Ridge Ranch Riding StableW4881 State Road 82 E888/847-2272, 608/847-2273www.redridgeranch.comWagon and sleigh rides in season on250 acres <strong>of</strong> rolling farmland and woodedhills along the Lemonweir River.Groups welcome. Call for reservations.Horse Wishes Day CampW4881 Hwy 82888/847-2272, 608/847-2273www.redridgeranch.comCome and get a horse to use all week.Riding lessons and trail rides given daily.Show at the end <strong>of</strong> the week to displayyour newly acquired skills. T-shirt givento each student.28. MONTELLOSky Lodge Christian CampN4855 County Road Y608/297-2566www.skylodge.orgSky Lodge features trail rides to the publicyear round. Offering both hour andhalf hour rides in the spring, summerand fall. Only half hour rides are <strong>of</strong>feredduring the winter months.29. NEILLSVILLEWilderness Pursuit Horseback AdventuresN5773 Resewood Ave877/896-4221, 715/743-4484www.wildernesspursuit.comTrail rides through the scenic ClarkCounty Forest on gentle, well-trainedhorses. Options for all abilities from 2hours to all-day in the saddle. Lunchand dinner options as well as cozysleeping cabins for overnight riders(May-Oct) or extended rides up to sixdays. Groups welcome. Reservationsappreciated.30. WEYAUWEGALillie Acres RanchN459 County Road U920/867-2291Offers public horseback rides in a countrysetting, <strong>of</strong>f-trail: guided one-hour trailrides, pony rides, Western riding lessons.Evening rides available after 5pm.Reservations are suggested.Southeast31. DARIENSMILES (Special Methods in LearningEquine Skills)N2666 County Road K262/882-3470www.smiles.nuHorseback riding lessons and recreationalrides for children & adults withphysical, cognitive, emotional & socialdisabilities. Therapeutic horseback riding,Hippo therapy prescribed medicaltreatments. Call for information.32. DELAVANFantasy Hills Ranch4978 Town Hall Rd262/728-1773www.fantasyhillsranch.comHorse-drawn hayrides and sleighrides inseason. Enjoy the scenic 65 acres, bonfires,and hot chocolate. Several sleighsto choose from. Horseback riding,wagon and carriage rides, pony ridesand petting zoo year-round.33. EAGLEKettle Moraine RanchW379 S9446 Hwy S262/594-2122www.kettlemoraineranch.comHorseback riding in the scenic KettleMoraine State Forest. Pony rides andpetting farm. Hayrides in season witheight wagons pulled by tractors. Onehour rides. Reservations required.34. FREDONIAAppy Orse Acres Riding StableRte 2262/692-9144www.appyorseacres.comTrail rides (hourly or extended), summerHorsemanship Camp (resident or day),corporate picnics, group rates. By reservationonly. Must be at least 4 yrs <strong>of</strong> ageto ride. Riding not permitted in rain orsnow.35. LAKE GENEVADan Patch StablesState Road 50 At Us Hwy 12262/215-5303www.danpatchstables.com/Hayrides and sleighrides daily in season.Scenic routes and bonfires. Located atthe entrance to the Grand GenevaResort & Spa. Reservations appreciated.As you travel, support certifiedTravel Green <strong>Wisconsin</strong>businesses that invest insustainable practicesSouth Central36. DODGEVILLEDoby Stables, Inc4228 State Road 23608/935-5205One and two-hour guided rides inGovernor Dodge State Park or 45-minride on ranch. Reservations required.37. LAKE DELTONCanyon Creek Riding Stables60 Hillman Rd608-253-6942www.canyoncreekridingstable.comSaddle up and take a safe family adventureto Tombstone and watch this westerntown come to life. Venture through a200 foot tunnel, view scenic waterfallsand an array <strong>of</strong> wildlife. Cross over thepond by the bridge leading you to beautifulLost Canyon. Experienced guidesand gentle horses take you on a onehourtrail ride. Free petting zoo.38. WISCONSIN DELLSBeaver Springs Fishing Park600 Trout Rd608/254-2735www.beaverspringsfun.com/Fishing park with 9 spring-fed pondsand 20 species <strong>of</strong> fish. Pole and bait feeand fee for fish caught. Horseback ridingon 4 trails depart every 20 minutes.80,000-gallon aquarium with more than1,000 live fish and 60 different species<strong>of</strong> aquatic life. Picnic area and grillsavailable.Southwest39. LA FARGERFARM Ocooch Mountain Zoo, Inc.S3211 Union Ave608/625-2268www.rfarm.freeservers.comRiding stable and zoo. Pony & llamarides, petting zoo, monkey, mountainlion, camel, snakes and more. Take ascenic guided horseback ride on 40acres to see the longhorn cattle. Freeadmission.40. SPARTARedrock Trails LLC13597 Katydid Ave608/344-1359www.redrocktrailrides.comTwelve miles <strong>of</strong> groomed trails availablein three sections that last 1/2 hour. Ponyrides for children. Rides daily in season.Reservations required.41. WESTBYDream Therapeutic Horse Riding CenterS2417 Hegge Rd608/634-4315www.angelfire.com/stars3/dreamsridingcenterA non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization <strong>of</strong>fering recreationalhorsemanship to children andadults with physical, cognitive or emotionaldisablilities. The atmosphere isperfect for learning, building selfesteem, and having fun. Dreams is amember <strong>of</strong> North American Riding forthe Handicapped Association (NARHA).34 Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747.
Zip LiningIf your travels are more likely to land you in a pine forest than therain forest, don’t assume that means zip lining is out <strong>of</strong> the question.In <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, the zip lining craze has taken <strong>of</strong>f like wild, with coursestraversing treetops, waterways, sand dunes and curious wildlife.Northeast1. EGG HARBORDoor County’s Adventure CenterEgg Harbor Beach920/746-9539www.dcadventurecenter.comFly through the air for a total <strong>of</strong> 1,500feet at Door County’s Adventure Center’szip line tour. Featuring three zip linesthis tour is great for all ages.Reservations are required for this yearround activity.42132. NIAGARAWildman Adventure ResortBomber Zips – Menominee RiverZip Line TourMenominee River OutpostN22200 Bomber Road888/813-8524, 715/757-2938www.wildmanranch.comExperience five adrenaline pumping ziplines expanding over 1,900 feet alongthe Menominee River. Soar through thelush Northwood’s forest canopy on thishigh flying tour. Participants must weighbetween 70lbs and 270lbs to ride thezip line. Reservations are required.3. ROWLEYS BAYGravity Trails Zip-Bike-Kayak1041 County Rd ZZ920/854-9292www.GravityTrails.comZipline next to ponds, sand dunes andfly through the lush canopy <strong>of</strong> DoorCounty’s Sand Bay Trail. The tour kicks<strong>of</strong>f by biking to the zip line course whereparticipants start 20 feet in the air.Participants must be 8 years or olderand weigh between 60 and 230 pounds.Reservations are required.Above: BigFoot Zipline Tours, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Dells.5WISCONSIN DELLS CVBAbove: Wilderness Canyon Zip Line Canopy Tour,<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Dells.Central4. WISCONSIN DELLSBigFoot Zipline Tours1550 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Dells Pkwy608/254-5555www.bigfootzip.comHigh flying adventures open year round!Experience one or all six <strong>of</strong> Big FootZipline Tours with over 4,300 feet <strong>of</strong> fun.Great for the whole family, come preparedand dress appropriately.Reservations are not necessary buthighly recommended.Wilderness Canyon Zip Line Canopy Tour511 E Adams Street800/867-9453, 608/253-9729www.wildernessresort.comThe Wilderness Canyon Zip Line CanopyTour is a thrill seekers paradise. With 6platform towers all over 60 feet in theair, participants can watch the canyonpass below their feet. Participants mustweigh between 70 and 270 pounds toride the zip line. Reservations arerequired.Vertical Illusions Chimney Rock ParkZip Line Tour933 Hwy 12/16608/253-2500www.verticalillusions.comHistorical Chimney Rock Park Zip LineTour is now the areas first eco zip linetour. Zip <strong>of</strong>f cliffs, over canyons and thruthe canopy <strong>of</strong> Chimney Rock Park on15 continuous tree to tree zip lines. This2 hour journey 100 feet in the air guaranteesmemories that will last a lifetime.Reservations are required.WISCONSIN DELLS CVBSoutheast5. LAKE GENEVALake Geneva Canopy ToursN3219 County Road H877/947-9271, 262/248-9271www.LakeGenevaCanopyTours.comLake Geneva Canopy Tours is a uniqueeco-adventure designed to appeal toeveryone. Whether young or old this twoand a half hour high flying adventurefeatures eight zip lines through thetrees, a dual racing zip line, fourSkyBridges and tree-mendous spiralstaircases. Reservations are not necessarybut are recommended.Aerial Adventures302 E Townline Road262/249-9352www.aerialadventureslg.comAerial Adventures can be found in theunspoiled natural surroundings <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> woods. Zip platform to platformon this real canopy tour.Participants on this tour can experiencea 600 foot or 300 foot zip or explore theskybridge available. A vertical playgroundbuilt over 50 feet high and 2climbing towers are also available toavid thrill seekers. Reservations are recommendedbut not required for theCanopy Tour.Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. 35