The Ho-Chunk Nation is bringing back bison to the lower Wisconsin riverway. The farm is located on…read morethe river, just outside of Muscoda, and they practice organic agriculture, and are also restoring native grass and the prairie. The bison meat is being used for the tribe's elderly in an effort to reduce diabetes (the meat is lower in fat and richer in iron than beef). Eventually, they would like to be able to sell the meat. Another benefit of the bison ranch is protection of the effigy mounds that are on this riverfront property, as well as the native wildlife. Local tours are given--call ahead to arrange one. I highly recommend a tour--this is a beautiful area in Wisconsin. I am biased though as this is where I grew up!

It was exciting! Getting out of Dubuque really helped my well-being. I had tons of fun going to…read moreGreat America, Gurnee Mills and the Medieval Times Castle(Great show by the way!) I loved meeting new friends and getting to know others. Last year's Packer Game could have been better if the Packers had just played better defense. But I enjoyed that, too. If I could, I'd start flying again to far away places with Able Trek.

I have traveled with Able Trek as a 1:1 with one of the individuals I support in 2016 to Disney…read moreWorld. It was a fantastic trip, everything was thorough and planned out and we had a great time. I saw a lot of individuals with different abilities have the best time. I had always heard good things, and this was the company to go to. I had recommended them to previous places of employment, for individuals to use for trips. Now, I have been having individuals I support go on these trips the past year or so. It has been a completely different experience. I had an individual attend a multiple day trip (not their first). They ended up having really bad bowel incontinence. I wasn't notified of this until pick up. They weren't given any PRN that was sent with to assist with this issue. We were then told since this was the first time this has happened, they could have one last chance. If it happened again they would need to be picked up and would need a 1:1. Okay, we agreed. Their next trip is coming up, and we get a phone call. They need a 1:1, an extra $650. I explained that this behavior has not happened since then and we were told they could have one more shot. They discussed and nope, needs a 1:1, and need to know by today if they can pay that much and are going. We also had a conversation about the possibility of having a female chaperone vs a male, due to their past. Nope, only the same gender can assist as 1:1. Well that doesn't always work for people. I asked if the money for this trip could be set aside for day trips, that they could attend. Yep, it can be, but they have to be a 1:1 for those also now. Uh...why? Never had an issue on day trips. Sadly, we pulled money out from Able Trek and took them off the trips. Also took another individual out of the trip. This is so so sad. This is a person that is completely capable of doing most things themselves. Not a total assist in cares. If you have an individual that wants to attend make sure they are able to completely do everything 100% independently. Otherwise, they may not get the support they need on these trips. Which in all honesty is disappointing, you shouldn't have to be worried about weather someone is being taken care of or not. On a trip that is advertised to assist with individuals that need it. The assistance they provide is someone to assist with money, medications and be a tour guide. That is about the extent. Which should be more for what these trips cost. The sole purpose of this company was to make trips for people to attend that couldn't normally. It doesn't seem to be their focus any longer. Which is highly disappointing...for a company I had heard so many good things about in the past. Something has changed.

I can't wait to stay here again! Our room was absolutely adorable, service was great, and it's a…read moreperfect location.

Luxury accommodations. Every detail of Hotel Fortney was beautiful from the wall paper to the…read morebaseboards, heated bathroom floors, kohler fixtures and walk in shower and carpeting that was oh so cloud like. Our room was quiet and comfortable with streamline furnishings and cost bed linens. Lounge on the 3rd floor provided the most amazing coffee machine (24/7) and daily breakfast muffins. Free parking in nearby lot or street is always a plus. Nearby Driftless Cafe and other great shops were fun. The owners and staff were very helpful providing tips and information that made our stay a delight. Hotel Fortney is a favorite spot for us.

I love little family-run motels like these…read more The rooms were absolutely immaculate and were loaded with vintage charm that you don't find in any of the chain-type hotels anymore. Beds were also very comfortable as well. My only complaint - while it was nice to have A/C, it didn't work super well. I think the filter needed cleaning (this is an issue with so many hotels I've stayed at). Beyond that, everything was great. Very peaceful location as well - nice views from the front porch.

Rooms look nothing like the picture. You have to ask for a hair dryer and coffee maker for your…read moreroom before you get there. Checking in I had to wait for someone to come to the hotel to check me in. My 1st night I had to be moved because of bedbugs and bedbugs bits. Even told the owner she could contact the last hotel I stayed at to confirm no bed bug issues. Getting up the driveway after it snows is a joke especially when it hasn't been plowed at all and the owners had the nerve to ask me if the tires on my car were good. Yes they are good she said her husband would be back to plow before morning when Im just getting off work and lay some sand down and it never happend. Took me 3 tries to get up the hill because it hadn't been plowed.

So, most of these reviews seem to be really old. This isn't the Vernon Inn any more; now it's…read moreAmeracinn by Wyndham. I found this place to be just fine. My room was big, the front desk was friendly, and the breakfast was pretty good! The value for the money was great. I had a king room and was surprised by how large the room was.

The Hotel didn't look like it was great from the outside, but once I got in my room, it was much…read morelarger that I thought, clean, everything worked, and the bed was actually very comfortable. I had a nice stay. The front office lady was personable and we had a nice chat. For the price I thought it was an A+ rating.

We enjoyed three peaceful nights at the Inn. Having a group of three we booked the second floor of…read morethe second house at the Inn. The second floor includes two bedrooms, a large family room, full kitchen and a deck. Very nice! The bathroom was large with a whirlpool for two. All of the furniture and decor was top notch. The beds are very nice Amish oak and the sheets were very high quality - smooooth. Everything was very comfortable! Outside the house we had a grill, swing, fire pit and lots of land to hike. Breakfast is not included in this suite but it was no problem making arrangements with Nora for a couple of mornings. We enjoyed talking with Pete, Nora and other guests - Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Georgia being represented this weekend. While relaxing at the Inn is no problem I would strongly recommend two side trips: 1) The Shrine to the Our Lady of Guadelupe in LaCrosse. It is a one hour drive and it is amazing! Check it out on Yelp. I put up some photos but they don't do it justice. 2). Pete and Nora had suggested two places to eat in the area. The pizza at the Country Gardens motel was darn good and the prices for pizza and the other menu items was darn reasonable. It's about 15 minutes away in Soldiers Grove. If you want 5 star food then you need to keep driving another 15 minutes to The Driftless Cafe in Viroqua. The Beef Tenderloin was Outstanding and the desserts (especially the carrot cake) were excellent too! Prices are a bit higher but well worth it for this very fresh and delicious meal! We heard from other guests that they went biking on the Sparta railroad trail and had a great time. Next time we'll bring our bikes.

We (my best friend and I - along with my two young sons), found this charming retreat on accident…read more We decided to road trip from Central WI to Galina, IL. We got to Dubuque, IA and started looking for hotels in 100 mile radius - EVERYTHING WAS BOOKED! So I started "Yelping" I saw this B&B had 5 stars and we know why ! It's immaculate! Gorgeous grounds, kept in perfect condition. We arrived late, and was warmly greeted by one of the owners, Pete. We all introduced ourselves and then made way to our cabin. It's a two bedroom adorable, good sized cabin. First bedroom has two twin beds, and the second bedroom has a queen bed, there is a large futon in the living room. Bathroom is good size with a stand up shower. The sweet cabin has a full size refrigerator and nice kitchen. It's very clean and well cared for. If you are in the area, don't pass this up!