We were here as part of a Nature Foundation of Wisconsin outing so we were lucky to have the park's…read moresuperintendent as one of our tour guides. We hiked along the trail that overlooked both the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. It was beautiful. Lots of interesting birds, plant life and history. There are many beautiful vistas and historic/ geographical plaques and markers to help explain the area. The flood marker at the boat launch was impressive. We were only here for the day but we could see how this is a popular place for camping. We understand in summer that the mosquitoes can be fierce - lucky we were here in May. We brought our picnic lunch to the far south end of the park at the Henneger Point picnic area and had it to ourselves. A very nice state park.

This is a really nice park for easy hikes with outstanding views…read more Lookout point is a must with a beautiful view of the Wisconsin river flowing into the Mississippi. The sand caves loop is an easy shaded hike perfect for hot days (with bug repellent). Driving down to the boat landing also give an interesting view from the fishing platform. Overall a really nice park.

Beautiful gardens and historic sites…read more Recently attended the Prairie Villa Rendezvous.

Nice little island. Lots of nice things to see and the view was great. I really like the sculpture…read moregarden and the presidential tree walk that the island has to offer.

What an amazing find!! The interior of place reminds me of a hunting lodge that you'd find in…read moreMinnesota or Wisconsin. So cool!! Thursday's lunch special was Dana's chicken friend chicken. We all got that and it was hot, fresh and delicious!! Side of mashed potatoes, gravy and corn. YUM!!. Our waitress did a good job, especially for being the only one waiting on tables. Hit this place up if you're ever in the area

Last weekend, yes during the heat, we stayed here for the 2nd time with friends. Just a great…read moreplace with great owners. Ate up at the restaurant and fish fry was great, tenderloin was great and super Old Fashions. Had an issue with breaker and Terry came over and immediately replaced it and made some recommendations to ensure it wouldn't kick off again and it did not. Hopefully next time it will be a bit cooler but we will be back!

Right in the heart of downtown you can find Mount Hosmer Park. It's an easy trip right up the Giant…read moremountain and they have a little park at the very top where you can have a picnic and there's even a veteran memorial too. A lot of people primarily stop at the first hairpin turn which is usually the best view compared to going to the very top. If you go to the very top they have a very Steep and dangerous decline to The Hairpin turn. Overall, I thought it was a pretty average Park to check out. Thankfully it's free and also they have public restrooms

Gg We rented a…read morehouseboat for 4 days with six guys. It was an amazing experience. The boat had everything you need for a comfortable voyage. For example, the kitchen was better equipped than many Airbnb rentals I've stayed at. SS Rentals staff was so professional. We've never piloted a boat that big before. It felt intimidating until Bob walked us thru the process. Even navigating the lock was a piece of cake. The scenery and wildlife was out of this world. I just can't say enough good things about SS Rentals or our experience.

Great, great, great. We rented a houseboat and loved it. Ok it was expensive but we had a great…read moretime. Bob gave us the orientation and even lent us his fishing poles. The kids (adult kids) had a great time fishing and we caught a ton of fish. I called a few days before the trip and the very nice lady answered all our questions. The new owner was very accommodating and hands on. He was the guy adding oil to the engines and fueling the boat. Gotta love a hands in owner. Only suggestion is to bring more food and beverages and worms than you think. There isn't any place to stop and pick up needed items. If you have a small fishing boat, bring it! You can catch fish from a houseboat, but it is limited. Bring a Bluetooth speaker. There is a sound system but radio only. You should do this!

The Gilbertson park has so many great offerings! Check out the museum to see animals (alive and…read morenot alive), and learn so much more about the nature of the area. The Petting zoo is always a hit with people of all ages - the animals are always fun to visit in the summer days. Cute kittens and frisky goats add to the fun. There is a wide variety of trails to hike through the woods and get some exercise and enjoy the nature. The Gilbertson campground offers access to the Turkey River for canoeing or kayaking. And, now the new bike path is an easy access from town - it's just over a mile to the petting zoo. Great for a run, bike or walk!

These guys are simply amazing and I am definitely going back again. Their staff is very attentive,…read morequick to respond and they are very informative if you ask questions. Everything is laid out in their web site as well as their policies so I'm not sure about the negative reviews on here, I didnt get surprised by anything and they info they give was actually helpful about preparing. We had a storm blow through this morning and if I didn't read their site and emails I wouldn't have packed rain gear. The only thing I would do differently would be to leave my youngest at home. He wasnt built for long sun filled canoe days but when I called to get an early pickup they were understanding and they helped guide me to the nearest exit after spending a day and some change there.

AWFUL COMPANY. We have been using this company for a few years and things just keep getting worse…read more Last year they forgot our paddles, costing us several hours on the river. And this year, they canceled on us due to high water from storms and REFUSED to refund us our money because we didn't purchase the "cancellation policy". But WE didn't cancel, THEY canceled on us due to weather. They kept 100% of our money for a trip we don't even get to take. Disgusting. They were incredibly rude about the situation, and putting the burden of uncertainty on the customer is a scummy practice. Basically told them they can make things right and refund our money and we will remain returning customers as we have been, and they told us to pound sand. Never EVER going here again, and I highly recommend using literally any other company than these slimy weasels.

Apparently there is a local legend about an "actual" bigfoot roaming the dense forests that fill in…read morethe space between the corn, soybean and alfalfa fields that line the local hills and valleys. The folks at BigFoot Canoe (and kayak) Rentals have never seen one, but you never know. Season 11, episode 9 of Finding Bigfoot on the Discovery Channel filmed an episode nearby - spoiler alert - they didn't find one. But it's worth the trip even without a legitimate chance of a sighting. We rented a canoe for trip from Bridge 16 to a landing a mile or so past Ion. Their website says this is the most challenging part of the river. I've canoed, tubed and kayaked in the Upper Iowa river above Decorah dozens of times, and this was our first experience on the Yellow River. For comparison's sake, I would estimate this stretch at about 15% more "dangerous" (relatively speaking) and exciting than a typical stretch between Bluffton and Decorah on the Upper Iowa. The staff told us that we had to know what we were doing to paddle the stretch, so they seem to agree with my assessment. A little faster, narrower, turnier, and more and slightly steeper rapids in places. It also seemed to have much less river traffic; we didn't see anyone else all afternoon. The staff at BigFoot were friendly and helpful. They returned my telephone inquiry call promptly, and were prepared for my arrival as scheduled. They seem to have plenty of kayaks and canoes, so pick your poison.