Synopses & Reviews
Biking from Oregon to Maine is no small feat, especially for two newly retired women who carry everything they need for three months, powered only by the strength of their legs and a desire for adventure. Alice Honeywell and Bobbi Montgomery invite readers to follow their ride by bicycle across the United States, as they face scorching sun, driving rain, buffeting winds, equipment failures, killer hills, wild fires, and even a plague of grasshoppers.
and#160;and#160; and#160;As Alice and Bobbi pedal alongand#160; their 3,600-mile journey, they test and deepen their friendship, defy their aches and pains, experience the vast and varied beauties of their country, and discover the challenges and satisfaction of a scaled-down lifestyle. And, they encounter unfailing generosity from people they meetandmdash;from the prayers of a North Dakota woman for their safekeeping, to the offer of a house in Michigan, to invitations for dinner and a place to sleep at stops all along the way. And there are incidents to laugh over, too, such as the bewildered woman who asked them, andldquo;Well, but where do you pack your dresses?andrdquo;
and#160;and#160; and#160;Ride along with Alice and Bobbi as they embrace retirement with gusto and live their dream.
Winner (Gold Medalist), Travel Essays, Foreword Magazineandrsquo;s Books of the Year
Review
andldquo;I often feature Wisconsinandrsquo;s treasures on my radio program and think I know a lot about the stateandrsquo;s many unique destinations. I was pleasantly surprised to read this great book about green places to visit. It unveiled myriad spots that strive to be environmentally sensitive . . . places I didnandrsquo;t know existed. Throw in some tasty recipes that incorporate local bounty and you have a handy, worthwhile book to make your Wisconsin travel experiences memorable . . . and green!andrdquo;andmdash;Larry Meiller, Wisconsin Public Radio
Review
andldquo;A heartfelt account of crossing America on two wheels from a pair of gutsy women. Alice and Bobbi prove itandrsquo;s never too late to put a dream into high gear, to let the road reveal a country and the true meaning of friendship.andrdquo;andmdash;Joe Kurmaskie, author of Metal Cowboy, Momentum Is Your Friend and Mud, Sweat, and Gears
Review
andldquo;Dillon and Diebel encourage you to venture off the main roads and onto the stateandrsquo;s many scenic byways to discover some of the best earth-friendly options Wisconsin has to offer.and#160; The Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin will likely take you places you never knew existed, especially if your travels have largely been confined to the interstate.andrdquo;andmdash;Wisconsin People and Ideas
Review
andldquo;More than a guide; itandrsquo;s a great set of stories of the people in towns and cities and their creative approaches to sustainable enterprise. Iandrsquo;m eager to meet these locals over organic food, drink, and trails.andrdquo; andmdash;Sherrie Gruder, sustainable design specialist, University of Wisconsinandndash;Extension
Review
andldquo;Interested in traveling green in central and northern Wisconsin? This is the book for you. Read about where to stay, where to eat, what to do, plus learn interesting local history.andrdquo;andmdash;Jerry Apps, author of Cranberry Red
Review
andldquo;Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin takes the reader on a lusciously written, meticulously researched tour of the sustainable inns, diners, businesses and activities of a wild and beautiful region.andrdquo;andmdash;Kristen Joiner,and#160;executive director of Sustain Dane
Review
andquot;Told with panache and a wholesome, modest sensibility, Honeywell and Montgomeryandrsquo;s voyage became a supreme exercise in patience, determination, self-sufficiency and unwavering friendship. And the daring duo isnandrsquo;t finishedandmdash;a north-south, border-to-border trip is in the works. Exhilarating fun and good motivation for armchair adventurers.andquot;andmdash;Kirkus Reviews
Review
andquot;How can you not like this book? . . . Alice and Bobbi are immensely likable people; their cheerfulness and determination bring a smile to your face. When you finish the book, you might think: well, that was a lot of fun; maybe I ought to do something similar.andquot;andmdash;Booklist
Review
andquot;[The authors] explore what it means to live the pared-down existence of loaded touring as they pedal slowly enough to enjoy the beauty of the country. Honeywell and Montgomery also discuss their equipment, time management, and the ever-important aspect of all cycling journeysandmdash;locating and consuming lots of food. . . . Readers will find this an easy and inspiring read.andquot;andmdash;Library Journal
and#160;
Review
and#147;Engaging, multifaceted, and accessible,
Crossing the Driftless is like no other canoe trip book. We learn a wealth of information about ecology, geology, people, and politics on the riverways.and#8221;and#151;Mike Svob, author of
Paddling Southern WisconsinReview
and#147;Delightful reading. Diebel makes the waterways the stars of her story, living characters with personalities and moods and varying degrees of popularity, beauty, and neglect.and#8221;and#151;Mary Bergin (roadstraveled.com), author of
Sidetracked in WisconsinReview
andldquo;The book showcases the best green restaurants, lodging, shops and activities in Wisconsinandrsquo;s Northland.andrdquo;andmdash;
Duluth News-TribuneSynopsis
Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin surveys the best green restaurants, lodgings, shops, and activities southern Wisconsin has to offer. Dine at independent, locally owned eateries that serve up delicious fare grown and raised by farmers right down the road. Overnight at peaceful inns that sponsor workshops on topics ranging from cheesemaking to sustainability. Scour markets that sell locally foraged mushrooms, berries, and syrups as well as arts and crafts created by local artisans. Bicycle through southern Wisconsin, stopping at small-scale farms where travelers are not only welcome but encouraged to visit.and#160;
Honorable Mention, Foreword Magazineandrsquo;s Travel Guidebook of the Year
Synopsis
Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin showcases the best green restaurants, lodgings, shops, and activities in Wisconsinandrsquo;s Northland. Learn about exploring the cliffs and caves of the Niagara Escarpment while biking the Door Peninsula. Carpool to the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair in Custer where you can stay at a nearby solar-powered inn. Take an all day eco-geo-history tour of the north woods near Hayward, explore the Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest, kayak the Mississippi River backwaters, and much more.
Synopsis
Both a travelerand#8217;s tale of a 359-mile canoe trip and an exploration of the dramatic environment of the Upper Midwestand#8217;s Driftless region, following the streams of geologic and human history.
Synopsis
The Driftless Area is the land the glaciers missed, an ancient landscape of bluffs, ridgetops, and steep valleys that long ago was a seabed. Covering much of southwestern Wisconsin, its contours were deeply carved from bedrock, not by ice but by many rivers.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Crossing the Driftless is both a travelerand#8217;s tale and an exploration of this dramatic environment, following the streams of geologic and human history. Lynne Diebel and her husband, Bob, crossed the Driftless Area by canoe, journeying 359 river miles (and six Mississippi River locks and five portages) from Faribault, Minnesota, where her family has a summer home on Cedar Lake, to their Wisconsin home in Stoughton, one block from the Yahara River. Traveling by river and portage, they paddled downstream on the Cannon and Mississippi rivers and upstream on the Wisconsin River, in the tradition of voyageurs. Lynne tells the story of their trip, but also the stories of the rivers they canoed and the many tributaries whose confluences they passed.
About the Author
“More than a guide; it’s a great set of stories of the people in towns and cities and their creative approaches to sustainable enterprise. I’m eager to meet these locals over organic food, drink, and trails.” —Sherrie Gruder, sustainable design specialist, University of Wisconsin–Extension“I often feature Wisconsin’s treasures on my radio program and think I know a lot about the state’s many unique destinations. I was pleasantly surprised to read this great book about green places to visit. It unveiled myriad spots that strive to be environmentally sensitive . . . places I didn’t know existed. Throw in some tasty recipes that incorporate local bounty and you have a handy, worthwhile book to make your Wisconsin travel experiences memorable . . . and green!”—Larry Meiller, Wisconsin Public Radio
“Dillon and Diebel encourage you to venture off the main roads and onto the state’s many scenic byways to discover some of the best earth-friendly options Wisconsin has to offer. The Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin will likely take you places you never knew existed, especially if your travels have largely been confined to the interstate.”—Wisconsin People and Ideas
Table of Contents
Forewordand#160;and#160;and#160;
Acknowledgmentsand#160;and#160;and#160;
Introductionand#160;and#160;and#160;
Southeast
and#160;and#160;and#160; Brodheadandmdash;Albanyandmdash;Monticelloandmdash;New Glarusandmdash;Paoliandmdash;Evansvilleand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Elkhart Lakeand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Madisonandmdash;Columbusandmdash;Mount Horeband#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Milwaukee Areaand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Monchesandmdash;Waukesha County Areaand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Port Washingtonandmdash;Sheboyganandmdash;Greenbushand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Wisconsin Dellsandmdash;Barabooand#160;and#160;and#160;
Southwest
and#160;and#160;and#160; Boscobelandmdash;Fennimoreandmdash;Soldiers Groveand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Browntownandmdash;Argyleandmdash;Monroeand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Cassvilleandmdash;Potosiandmdash;Wyalusingand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Coon Valleyandmdash;La Crosseand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Mineral Pointand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Muscodaand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Spartaandmdash;Cashtonand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Spring Greenandmdash;Arenaandmdash;Mazomanieandmdash;Cross Plainsand#160;and#160;and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160; Viroquaandmdash;La Fargeandmdash;Westbyand#160;and#160;and#160;
Resourcesand#160;and#160;and#160;
Indexand#160;and#160;and#160;