Biking the Elroy-Sparta State Trail in Wisconsin The 32.5-mile trail, the country's first rail-trail, travels through three old train tunnels on its journey from Elroy to Sparta.

Wisconsin is known for its beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities, and biking is no exception. With over 80 state parks and forests, the state offers a plethora of scenic bike trails for riders ...

Ginny's Cupboard offers old-time phosphate sodas, thick malts and wide array of soups and sandwiches. A bright green creme de menthe phosphate soda, made with a vintage fountain, was indescribably ...

The Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail turns 50 years old this year. The 32-mile trail used to be a railway line before being converted into a bike trail. In celebration of the milestone, all trail riding will ...

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy names 32-mile route on Trail to Hall of Fame WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has named the Elroy-Sparta State Trail as the seventh inductee to the Rail ...

NORWALK – The light at the end of the tunnel looks closer but in reality is about a 15-minute delicate walk away. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, 50 people each ...

The first Rails to Trails Project in America, the Elroy-Sparta Trail, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2015. To commemorate , a 50th Anniversary Bike Ride and Ceremony is planned June 6 at the ...

Those planning for some 2024 outdoors adventures in Wisconsin can knock off a big item starting Friday — annual state park and forest admission passes and trail passes are on sale. While most state ...