• Aldo Leopold Legacy Center and Shack Tour:      This is a two part tour lasting 2.5-3 hours.  Learn about the history and philosophy of Aldo Leopold, walk through the landscapes that provided the inspiration for A Sand County Almanac, and see the famous Shack that was the center of one of our nation’s earliest attempts at land restoration. Learn about how energy efficient design, alternative energy technologies, and use of local materials earned the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center the rating of “greenest building in the world."            http://www.aldoleopold.org/legacycenter/index.html     COST:  $10

• Devil’s Lake State Park Tour:   Take a hike through spectacular Devil’s Lake state Park led by the park naturalist. The hike will focus on the unique geology of Devil’s Lake, part of the National Scientific Ice Age Reserve. Explore  the park Bluffs, part of the Baraboo Range, which scientists believe were formed 1.6 billion years ago, making them one of the most ancient rock outcrops in North America. The final chapter in this fascinating story took place about 15,000 years ago, when a sheet of ice (the Wisconsin Glacier) crunched into this area.  http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/devilslake/   COST:  $5

•  Wollersheim Winery:  The natural beauty surrounding the Wollersheim Winery has been the backdrop for a remarkable hist  heritage, one told in rich detail during the winery's guided tour. The tour points out interesting aspects of the property, which has earned a listing in the National Register of Historical Places.  Following a video that touches on the last 150 years of the winery's history, visitors walk up to the old cave on the hillside, site of the original wine cellar and the first house of the founding family. Once at the cave entrance, there is a grand view of the vineyards as well as a panoramic scene of the Wisconsin River Valley.  Following the tour, visitors are invited to taste a sampling of our wines. The basic guidelines of wine tasting are explained. A selection of our wines is available for sampling in our tasting room. The winery store features all of the Wollersheim wines, as well as a variety of glassware, corkscrews, gift items and cookbooks. We offer a fine selection of Wisconsin cheeses, unique food items, gift boxes and a variety of winery apparel.  http://www.wollersheim.com/     COST:  $5

• Robot World: All day, every day, the Tommy Bartlett Exploratory is the place to be for hands-on family fun. Filled with more than 150 interactive activities, it is sure to boggle your brain. This is also the only place on Earth where you can see, feel and experience an authentic Russian Space Station MIR core module. Enter the Exploratory and get lost in the wonders of science, technology, space and fun!  http://www.tommybartlett.com/modules/web/index.php/id/2     COST:  $9

• Wisconsin Ducks (behind the scene tour):  Original Wisconsin Ducks explore the best of both worlds with unique land and water tours.  Climb aboard the nostalgic military landing vehicles, see the spectacular scenery of Wisconsin Dells and learn a little history along the way. You will traverse scenic trails, ride to the tops of the river bluffs and splash down into the water for a leisurely cruise – all from the seat of one vehicle. A behind the scenes tour will be included in this field trip.  (weather permitting for full tour of land and water)  http://www.wisconsinducktours.com/     COST:  $15

• Moosejaw Brewery:    Canceled    

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