Are you looking for a place to vacation this summer? Southern Wisconsin could be your perfect spot and save you some money too.

There is no shortage of fun and adventure around the Lower Wisconsin River. Whether you are someone who enjoys hiking or fishing, someone looking for a family vacation of camping, boating, tubing or swimming, someone who enjoys the cute little shops, the eating scene, the wineries or breweries, the small city parks that are often filled with music and festivals, or the nature and history of the area, this little book is for you.

This guide covers the areas a few miles northwest of the capital of Wisconsin, Madison. They are Cross Plains, Black Earth, Mazomanie, Sauk City, Prairie du Sac, and Spring Green.

You’ll learn aboutthe hiking trails, restaurants, shops, golf courses, and music venues.the Wisconsin River and the locations of the boat landings and shuttles for tubing and boating as you travel down the river from Prairie du Sac to Spring Green.the towns through which the Black Earth Creek and the Lower Wisconsin River flows, as well as some geography and history.the nationally-rated Black Earth Creek, where trout fishing is enjoyed.the fabulous American Players Theatre and Frank Lloyd Wright’s estate.

Unlike larger, higher-priced tourist spots, this area is a less-known treasure. This guide should help you maximize the aspects of your trip that you would most enjoy and add a little flavor to it with some geography and history.

Skip the overly-crowded tourist spots and save a little money, enjoy the beauty of nature, a trip down the river, some fine entertainment, good food, and perhaps an outdoor play. Scroll up and hit the “buy now” button.