Welcome to the Wisconsin Explorers Guild
A guide to the unique, offbeat, and unusual things to see and do in the state of Wisconsin.
Join us as we venture along the Dairy State’s highways, byways, and back roads on our quest to explore Wisconsin’s rich history, regional curiosities, and fascinating attractions.
As we’ve written on our About page, this site is a work in progress, so please bear with us as you look around.
Explorations
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Wood Tick Races at Oxbo Bar & Grill in Oxbo, Wisconsin
Read more: Wood Tick Races at Oxbo Bar & Grill in Oxbo, WisconsinSince 1981, the small community of Oxbo in northern Wisconsin has hosted the annual Wood Tick Races on the third Saturday in May.
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Bed & Breakfast Train in Trego, Wisconsin
Read more: Bed & Breakfast Train in Trego, WisconsinIf you’ve had romantic ideas about train travel, then the Bed & Breakfast Train operated by the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad just might be for you.
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Visible Bucky in Madison, Wisconsin
Read more: Visible Bucky in Madison, WisconsinOn the near-west side of Madison, you can find Visible Bucky, a revealing look at the University of Wisconsin’s much-loved mascot.