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Garden of Eden |
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Statue of Reverend Van Slyke |
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"In 1869, a Galesville minister published a small booklet titled "The Garden of Eden," inspired by the rolling hills and rocky cliffs, spring-fed streams, fertile fields, thick forests, and natural beauty of the Galesville area...Van Slyke, an itinerant circuit rider, wrote a persuasive theory placing Galesville at the absolute center of the biblical Garden of Eden. His 1886 booklet includes many geographical points describing the fertile valleys, lush hillsides, plentiful fruit trees and the abundance of fresh water. The preacher loved Galesville so dearly he chose his final resting place on the brow of the cliff overlooking the Garden of Eden. His tombstone is easily seen from Beaver Creek flowing below cemetery ridges. " - section from the Trempealeau County Tourism website
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Garden of Eden Preservation Society
(A.A. Arnold Eastside Farm)
located behind Piggly Wiggly, east of Highway 53 (N. Main Street) on Silver Creek Road
Statue of Reverend Van Slyke
on east side of Highway 53 (Main Street) after the bridge as you enter Galesville from the south
hours:
June thru the first Sunday in October (Sundays) 2pm – 4pm
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Galesville Republican
www.galerep.com
Trempealeau County Tourism
www.trempealeaucountytourism.com
Photo Wisconsin
www.photowisconsin.com
book:
"Weird Wisconsin" by Linda S. Godfrey & Richard D. Hendricks Barnes & Noble Books (2005) page 61
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
book: "Wisconsin Curiosities" by Michael Feldman and Diana Cook
Globe Pequot Press
(2nd ed., 2004) page 228 (3rd ed., 2009) page 221 buy it at
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
book: "The Wisconsin Story: 150 Stories/150 Years" by Dennis McCann
Journal Sentinel Inc (1998)
page 118 buy it at
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
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"There are 29 locks & dams located along the Upper Mississippi River between St. Louis, Missouri, and St. Paul, Minnesota. These are maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The DAMS divide the river into 29 flat pools were designed to hold water BACK to maintain a 9-ft deep shipping channel...Tows and recreational boats must use the LOCKS just like elevators to climb the stairway of pools from St. Louis to St. Paul!...There is a visitor observation area to view lock operations." - section from the Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce website
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(From Highway 35 on the southeast end of Trempealeau, turn south onto Fremont Street. Cross the railroad tracks and head for the river & the observation tower.)
W24005 Lock and Dam Road
Trempealeau, WI
hours:
April thru November (daily) dawn until dusk
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Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce
www.trempealeau.net
Trempealeau County Tourism
www.trempealeaucountytourism.com
US Army Corps of Engineers
www.mvp.usace.army.mil
book: "Wisconsin Curiosities" by Michael Feldman and Diana Cook
Globe Pequot Press
(2nd ed., 2004) page 231 (3rd ed., 2009) page 222 buy it at
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
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Angry Chicken Statue |
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Raised Steer Statue at Moe's Diner |
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location: Osseo |
roadside oddity |
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The steer is probably a remnant from the restaurant's prior days as a Heckel's. The chicken may be as well, though it doesn't look any happier about the change in ownership.
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east side of Highway I-94 on Highway 10 (10th Street) next to Moe's Diner (formerly Heckel's Family Restaurant)
12701 10th St.
Osseo, WI 54758
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Strange and Lonely Wisconsin
www.livejournal.com
Roadside Architecture
1. cow www.agilitynut.com 2. chicken www.agilitynut.com
Flickr photo by Mykl Roventine
1. cow www.flickr.com 2. chicken www.flickr.com
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"Upon your arrival into Arcadia, you will want to allow yourself time in Memorial Park, where you can stroll the Avenue of Heroes Walk, a 500 year timeline, beginning in 1854. This display is equal to none around, with statues and memorials to all of our country's wars and conflicts in this 54 acre parcel, including the latest memorial to those who gave their lives on 9/11 in New York City." - section from the Trempealeau County Tourism website
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Memorial Park
From Highway 95 in Arcadia, take S Saint Joseph Avenue south for 3/4 mile. Turn left onto Gaveny Road. Then turn right onto Memorial Park Drive.
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Arcadia Official Site
www.arcadiawi.org
Trempealeau County Tourism
www.trempealeaucountytourism.com
Roots Web
www.rootsweb.com
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Swinging Bridge
over Beaver Creek in High Cliff Park
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"A swinging bridge crosses the creek and enters High Cliff Park, where a scenic hiking trail winds along the creek at the base of the cliff. The park is located in Galesville’s downtown area, which retains its turn-of-the-century charm." - section from the Galesville Republican website
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From the statue of Reverend Van Slyke, head southeast on Gibson, downwards to the parking lot for High Cliff Park. The bridge is to the north.
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Bridgemeister
www.bridgemeister.com
Photo Wisconsin
www.photowisconsin.com
Galesville Republican
www.galerep.com
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"The 14,000 square foot Brush Trophy Room Museum is also located on the ranch grounds. It features over 300 mounted animals in settings that excel those of many public museums. These trophies were taken by Jim Brush, his wife Cindy, and son Travis also accomplished bow and gun hunters. Sounds, movement and even a splashing waterfall are all part the museum experience as visitors travel a circular path across the continents." - section from the Official Site
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W22660 Sobye Lane
Galesville, WI 54630
Days / Evenings
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hours:
(Mon - Fri) 9am – 3pm / (Saturdays) 10am – 5pm
(Saturdays) Noon – 5pm
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Official Site
www.brushranchoutfitters.com
WECN Magazine
article "The Ultimate Trophy Room"
Lightfield Slugs
www.lightfieldslugs.com
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Northland Fishing Museum and Wildlife Art Gallery
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"Displaying antique outboards, boats and vintage tackle. Limited edition wildlife art prints." - section from Wisconline website
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12536 Gunderson Rd.
Osseo, WI 54742
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hours:
• Summer: (daily) 9am – 5pm
• Winter: (daily) 10am – 5pm
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Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures
(photo gallery) csumc.wisc.edu |
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Concrete Wigwam-shaped Grave
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Princess Marinouka (aka Marie Nounka), granddaughter of Chief Decorah, died at age 32 in an Indian Camp at Arctic Springs. Her grave is marked by a headstone in the form of a wigwam.
Inscribed on the accompanying traditional grave marker:
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Indian Princess Marinouka Died Oct.4, 1884 at Arctic Springs
Aged 32 years
Dau. of Chief Winnesheik, Grand Dau. of the great Chief Decora
She was buried here at the request of her tribe at mid-night, with Indian rites, her head towards the rising sun.
C.E. Freeman and others witnessed the burial.
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(on County Road T near the Arctic Springs Supper Club on the north end of Lake Marinuka)
N18078 County Road T
Galesville, WI 54630
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Arctic Springs Supper Club Official Site
(no mention of grave)
www.arctic-springs.com
book:
"Weird Wisconsin" by Linda S. Godfrey & Richard D. Hendricks Barnes & Noble Books (2005) page 252 buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
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Giant Cardinal on Roof at Eleva-Strum Central Middle School
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location: Strum |
roadside oddity |
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You guessed it, Mack. Their team nickname is the 'Cardinals'.
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W23597 U.S. Hwy 10
Strum, Wisconsin 54770
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Eleva-Strum School District Official Site
www.esschools.k12.wi.us/ |
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location: Osseo |
roadside oddity |
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The UFO has a small troll-like "alien" sticking out of its top. Both spaceships look like they are equipped to light up at night.
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just west of Osseo on Highway 10 at intersection with County Road OOO
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Rocket Team Vatsaas
(scroll down to "Wisconsin") www.vatsaas.org |
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location: Osseo |
restaurant with character |
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The Norske Nook (with 3 locations in Osseo, Hayward and Rice Lake) is known for their award winning, made-from-scratch pies (28 varieties, including a lemon meringue so tall "you could hide a hat in it" or so they say) and waitresses dressed in Scandinavian attire. Ask for the Norwegian lefse.
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13807 7th St.
Osseo, WI 54758
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Sour Cream Raisin Pie |
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Official Site
www.norskenook.com
Roadfood
www.roadfood.com/Forums
RecipeFest
(recipe for Sour Cream Raisin Pie)
www.recipefest.com
Another Bite
www.digitalhearth.com
book: "Farm Recipes and Food Secrets from the Norske Nook" by Helen Myhre & Mona Vold
Univ. of Wisconsin Press (2nd ed. 2001) buy it at
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
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Schultz's Country Barn Corn Maze
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location: Eleva |
crop labyrinth / maize maze |
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"Our [2008] maze is 6 acres and is created using GPS technology. The corn is cut when it is 1 to 2 feet tall. Your mission is to find 5 checkpoints and then make your way to the exit. Sounds easy doesn't it? If you find all 5 checkpoints, you get your name put into a drawing for a prize at the end of the season. We will have trivia questions pertaining to the Green Bay Packers & Brett Favre throughout the maze." - section from official website
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50996 N. Main St.
Eleva, WI 54738
(715)
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Official Site
www.schultzscountrybarn.com
Pumpkin Patch and More
www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org
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Loren Nelson's vintage filling station is a restoration of an actual 1931 Texaco station, done with a 1950s motif. The antique pumps do not dispense fuel but lend to the overall atmosphere of this location, where many vintage car enthusiasts have snapped photos with their vehicle parked in front of the business.
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Nelson's Straight Line Auto
23923 Burrows Rd.
Independence, WI 54747
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Wisconsin Historical Society
1. www.wisconsinstories.org 2. (streaming video of station)
The Capital Times
article "Gas and gab: Service stations were town social centers"
book:
"Fill'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations" by James Draeger, Mark Speltz
Wisconsin Historical Society (2008)
pages 66 - 67 & cover buy it at
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
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Chicken Dinner on Roof
at the Elk Creek Inn
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Many a giant chicken atop restaurants have I seen in my day, but never one served on a plate.
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N40351 State Road 93
Independence, WI 54747
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Tow Truck Mailbox at Kabus Auto Body and Recovery
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The mailbox was created by the father of owner Ted Kabus to match the fleet of red towing vehicles used by the company.
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35244 Diagonal Street
Independence, WI 54747
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Official Site
www.kabusautobodyandrecovery.com |
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location: Osseo |
roadside oddity |
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This bird gets stuffed six days a week by the USPS. No word if it attracts hens with its impressive fan, but with the lack of a noteworthy beard and spurs, this tom might make it through hunting season.
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W16648 Requa Rd.
Osseo, WI 54758
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