2025

JUNE 7 Green Lake—Green Lake 100 Bike Ride at Deacon Mills Park 12 Ripon—Brews and Bites 13-14 Markesan—June Dairy Days 18-22 Green Lake—Green Lake Festival of Music Choral Programs 
at Ripon College JULY 4 Green Lake—July 4 Festivities 6-20 Green…

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, with miles of shoreline and an array of events and activities year-round, Green Lake welcomes everyone, from the foodie to the outdoors enthusiast, to come and enjoy the good life. For hikers and bikers,…

Ripon could easily be known for its university. It could be known for its history. Or the acres of parks, trails, rivers, and lakes. It could be known for the wide array of shops and restaurants downtown or its memorable…

Local shops, antique stores, and the famous Flea Market make Princeton a great place to experience small-town charm with idyllic character. However long your stay, we got some ideas of what you can do to get the most out of…

With top-notch educational facilities and comfortable living options for all ages, the friendly neighborhoods of Markesan truly make up a community that puts people first. There’s also a lot of rich history to be discovered when visiting. Markesan’s past is…

Preserving Wisconsin’s Historic Waters Green Lake has long been a cherished destination, its history woven into the fabric of Wisconsin’s lake country. Drawn by its sparkling waters and the idyllic small-town charm, families have flocked to its shores for generations….

Small businesses define the communities in which they exist. As consumers, we add to that definition when we choose to frequent our neighbor-owned establishments and utilize their services. When it comes to buying high-quality food in Wisconsin and throughout the…

Wisconsin lakes are often the backdrop to our picturesque environments and play vital roles in the lives of those around them. Essential to the Greater Green Lake area, Big Green Lake stands as a prime example to the connection between…

Purchasing a vehicle, whether from a private seller or dealership, can feel like a bad trip that leaves you with a headache and buyer’s remorse. With a private seller, trying to set up a prepurchase inspection is often not practical,…

My experience with realtors has been on an as-needed basis. Selling a house, buying a house—that’s it. What I never really knew was the role realtors can also play in shaping communities by developing properties. In the Greater Green Lake…

Biking in Greater Green Lake offers a wealth of opportunities and experiences. Whether for the history, the beauty, or the culture, miles of country roads can take you anywhere between Green Lake, Ripon, Berlin, Princeton, and Markesan. With miles of…

Historical societies across Wisconsin are these incredible volunteer-driven nonprofits archiving some of our cities’, towns’, and villages’ historical records concerning everyday life. Not only are common documents, like marriage certificates and obituaries, part of it, but so are photos and…

World-class golf has long been a defining feature of the Greater Green Lake area. Whether looking for something scenic, something historic, or a course to challenge your game, every ability of golfer is sure to enjoy chipping the day away….

Deb Gottschalk was born and raised in rural Wisconsin and spent much of her childhood exploring the fields, forest, and marsh converging on her family’s land. She attended college to major in art at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, got her degree,…