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Please add the Mascoutin State Valley Trail to the WI Dept. of Toursim Biking Publication

Please add the Mascoutin State Valley Trail to the WI Dept. of Toursim Biking Publication

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Started by Green Lake Country Visitors Bureau 12 years, 9 months ago

The Green Lake Country Visitors Bureau alongside Green Lake Greenways is writing this petition to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism (Travel Wisconsin) so that the Mascoutin Valley State Trail is listed in their next printed bike guide publication.

The Mascoutin Valley State Trail is 12 miles in length stretching through the diverse ecosystems within Green Lake County. You can explore nature, see native plant species and enjoy wildlife while biking or walking the trail. This trail bridges communities, encourages exercise and outdoor activities, while at the same allowing users to learn about our area.

The Mascoutin Valley State Trail has one trail head located in Berlin, with parking, ice cream shop and restaurants nearby to meet the needs of residents and visitors alike. The second trail head is located just outside of downtown Ripon, near The Rippin Good Cookie factory, which is why the trail is nicknamed the "cookies and ice cream trail”. What’s more, a few miles into the trail from Ripon, a new rustic winery has opened welcoming all trail users.

Green Lake Greenways Inc. in partnership with Green Lake, Winnebago and Fond du Lac Counties, along with many area businesses has restored the surface of the gravel trail to accommodate bicyclists and walkers. The Fond du Lac County section will be renovated in Spring 2014 thanks in part to a DNR trails grant.

Updates

January 14, 2014

Refining the inclusion of the Mascoutin Valley State Trail within regional tourism literature remains our primary focus. We are currently detailing the unique connections between our local communities and the surrounding natural landscape for officials at Travel Wisconsin. Your ongoing interest provides the necessary momentum to ensure this corridor receives the recognition it deserves.

January 14, 2014

The level of interest surrounding the Mascoutin Valley State Trail demonstrates the profound local appreciation for this corridor. This growing consensus confirms the importance of including our trail in the primary state tourism publication.

Reached 100 supporters

January 14, 2014

67 Comments

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Terri Mauel
12 years ago Featured

Exercise and recreation are very important in the quality of life for all our citizens.

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Lorraine Morris
12 years ago Featured

This 12 miles trail connection Berlin,WI to Ripon. WI supports excercise and nature and one can walk or bike this excellent nature trail.

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Anonymous
12 years ago Featured

We run on the trail occasionally and see all sorts of wildlife and waterfowl . Please include this trail.

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Boni A. Jensen
12 years ago Featured

Green Lake Cty. needs to be represented..it is a beautiful cty. full of good bike trails.

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Lori Phillippi
12 years ago Featured

Please list the Mascoutin State Valley Trail in the WI dept. of tourism bking publication.

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Linda Ruggeri
12 years ago Featured

The Mascoutin State Valley Trail is a great place for bikers, hikers, walkers. The whole family can enjoy a great time surrounded by nature.

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Gretchen Chier
12 years ago

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Anonymous
12 years ago

Great