You'll be disappointed if you choose to drive by instead of drive in, even if it's just for a quick hike on a pretty river trail to stretch your legs or to snap a photo with a humungous pink elephant.
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Wilkie Prairie Preserve
A wetland preserve with a parking area and hiking trail. Great for bird watching in all seasons. Trail can be used for cross country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter, though it is ungroomed
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A nature reserve with a small parking lot and hiking trail.
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A beautiful outdoors area connected to the Vienna Waterfowl Protection Area
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Hikers, kayakers, birders and fishing enthusiasts all relish our stretch of the river.
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Jump Around Gymnastics
Jump Around Gymnastics is DeForest’s home for preschool, recreational and competitive gymnastics!
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The premier martial arts studio serving DeForest, Sun Prairie, and the Greater Madison Area.
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DeForest Athletic Complex
New in 2020, the DeForest Athletic Complex is a state-of-the-art facility located on 25 acres with excellent access to I39/90/94. The complex is comprised of four diamonds (two-skinned/two synthetic infields), two long grass fields and a full concession stand with open air shelter.
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Snap a selfie with Pinkie the Elephant next to the Shell One Stop Gas Station or Sissy the Cow atop the Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet. Both are larger than life and have been delighting visitors for decades.
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Access the real-time snow condition report at Travel Wisconsin.
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J. Henry & Sons Farm Distillery
Tour this grain-to-glass farm distillery and taste their award-winning bourbon made from crops grown from heirloom seeds.
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