Viroqua Wisconsin: June 2008

Woods and Prairie land & every thing Natural...

Here is an excellent mixed parcel of land which features rolling ridge top meadows and dense woods. Anyone who has had the opportunity to walk amongst a meadow in full flower or who has had the opportunity to catch sight of wildlife in the deep woods will surely feel inspired enough to want to own this tract of land. These 35 acres will certainly offer up that opportunity! It can be your private retreat to either escape to a lovely grassy open prairie or restore the shady woodlots that surround and border this land. The opportunity awaits you. This property has a small cabin that is roomy enough for overnight stays. There is a serene step-over stream just a few steps from the cabin which is spring fed. The property has been perc tested for a septic system; it also has electric service installed. Three are several ideal building sites set amongst the tall trees. The acreage will offer privacy and seclusion and is an ideal location for a new home.

Asking Price $105,000        

 Are you searching for Land to buy in Viola or Vernon County Wisconsin call Mary Strang at therteam.com RE/MAX Hill Country Realty 608-637-3599                  

At the far eastern end of Vernon County is the location of the 3rd largest city in Vernon County, the City of Hillsboro. It has a history that dates back to 1850. The areas earliest industries were lumber, farming and cheese making. Most of the early residents were Czech and German immigrates and settled the area to find a better way of life. Today the population is around 1302 and it still primarily a farming community.  The city takes pride in calling themselves the Czech capital of Wisconsin.  Each second weekend in June, Hillsboro hosts a festival, Chesky Den, to celebrate their heritage. It is held at the Hillsboro Fireman's Park. If you want to experience a fun time I recommend a trip over there for an enjoyable experience. You will see happy people having a happy bouncing time. The festival features polka music and dancing, a craft and flea market, carnival rides and lots of great Czech food served up buffet style in the Fireman's Park pavilions.

Besides the Czechs in the Hillsboro area, there is also an Amish settlement with an approximate 650 members or about 95 households. Many of these Amish farmers operate small to medium sized family dairy farms with anywhere from 10 to 49 cow. Along highway 82 heading into Hillsboro, it's a common site to see a one horse-powered buggy heading into town at a clip clop rate of 5-10 miles per hour.

Another note worthy tourist attractions in the Hillsboro area is the location of a 7-mile bike trail and snowmobile trail. This trail links up to the Elroy Sparta Trail along an abandoned old rail line. It follows the West Branch of the Baraboo River, and crosses several wooden bridges along its scenic route

Are you searching for homes to buy in Hillsboro or Vernon County Wisconsin call Mary Strang at therteam.com RE/MAX Hill Country Realty 608-637-3599 

It's possible you haven't heard of the small village of Ontario Wisconsin, population 475. If so, it is an outdoor recreational heaven and the destination for canoeing enthusiasts. Thousands flock here each summer to enjoy an outing on the meandering Kickapoo River. Bring their own canoes and kayaks or renting them from the outfitters, it is an everyday site, during the summer season to see old school buses shuttling dozens of happy, singing, canoeist customers back to town after a day of paddling down the stream.  The town has an old frontier-like flavor about it; horse lovers will also be in paradise here.  The Village borders Wildcat Mountain State Park, which has many miles of horseback riding trails. These trails wind throughout the 5600 acres of hilly and wooded scenery.  There is a special campground in the park where you can camp out with your horses at the trails edge. These sites are coveted, very popular and book up fast.  

Besides horses and the canoeing, there are many Amish living nearby this community. The countryside surrounding Ontario has the largest and oldest rural population of Amish in Vernon County. Their settlement spans from the north end of Ontario all the way to Cashton along highway 33. If you travel this road you can explore Amish bakeries, quilt shops, and bent hickory furniture stores, which are open to the public.  

Are you searching for homes to buy in Ontario or Vernon County Wisconsin call Mary Strang at therteam.com RE/MAX Hill Country Realty 608-637-3599