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So why is it called
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We're deep into mid-winter here in Wisconsin and the weather can be unpredictable (get winter weather driving updates here), but there's a ton to see and do around the state and the road trippin' is fun. Pick a Road and GO!! Find things to check out on our events list below.
Whenever you want to explore the state, find new places to shop, eat and drink, find events to attend, or stumble across new out-of-the-way nook to enjoy, let us help. We're always updating highways and the cool stuff along them, pictures, videos, links and more. Check out events happening around the state so you can make your plans - or just help you plan for spontaneity. For regular updates, be sure to follow us on Twitter!

Remember, when you travel, stay at Best Western, the Official Hotel of the State Trunk Tour, and let 'em know where you saw them! (That would be this site.) Enjoy!


State Trunk Tour Picture & Video:

Not sure we'll see ice castles melt anytime soon. We found this in Eagle River! It's along Highway 17, Highway 32 and U.S. 45 just off Highway 70 right downtown. The Snowmobile Derby is just north of here this weekend.

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The AMSOIL World Championship Derby: Snowmobiles in Eagle River

Eagle River is the Snowmobiling Capital of the World, and it proves it every January with the snowmobiling championships. We check it out in a video mixing winter and summer. U.S. 45, Highway 17, Highway 32 and Highway 70 all meet in Eagle River.

We'll be posting a lot more videos of State Trunk Tour travels as we go through the seasons. Comments are welcome. Enjoy! View Video Archives.

Recently Traversed Trunk Tours & Updates

We've covered more of Highway 35 from Hudson to Osceola. Watch for the building of pages for Highways 25, 37, 38 and 93! This is always a work in progress - and things can change quickly - so check back often. contact us if you have ideas or want to see certain routes covered first!


So just what IS the State Trunk Tour?
The State Trunk Tour celebrates the fun of road tripping in Wisconsin by selecting certain state highways and riding them in their entirety, reporting everything along the way. Wisconsin’s state highways connect all sorts of points of interest, cities, towns, recreation trails, scenic byways, lakes, rivers, bridges, historical sites, geographic markers, taverns, antique shops… you get the idea. With descriptions, pictures, links and more, it's designed to be a fun ride through the state and a good source for inspiration. We're updating routes weekly, so check back often!


EVENTS COMING UP

Upcoming or Current Events Along the State Trunk Tour routes include (sorted by start date, then city):

West Allis, Milwaukee Boat Show, now through January 29, 2012 (Highways 18, 45, 59, 100, 181)
Park Falls, Sno-Drovers Poker Run, January 26-28, 2012 (Highways 13, 182)
Beloit, Winterfest Indoor/Outdoor Winter Festival, January 27-29, 2012 (Highways 51, 81, 213)
Eagle River, Women on Snow Weekend & Tour, January 27-29, 2012 (Highways 17, 32, 45, 70)
Kohler, A Winterfest Celebration at the American Club, January 27-29, 2012 (Highways 23, 28, 32)
Madison, Lake Home & Cabin Show, January 27-29, 2012 (Highways 12, 14, 18, 30, 51, 113, 151)
Madison, Monster Truck Thrill Show, January 27-29, 2012 (Highways 12, 14, 18, 30, 51, 113, 151)
Milwaukee, 6th Annual Restaurants Under Glass at the Mitchell Park Domes, January 27, 2012 (Highways 18, 24, 32, 36, 38, 41, 57, 59, 145)
Necedah, Snowshoe Birding, January 27, 2012 (Highways 21, 80)
Neenah, Uncorked & Uncapped, January 27, 2012 (Highways 10, 47, 114)
Superior, Great Lakes Classic Pond Hockey Tournament, January 27-29, 2012 (Highways 2, 13, 35, 53)
Waupaca, Wintervergnügen, January 27-28, 2012 (Highways 10, 22, 49, 54)
Amherst, Winter Fest, January 28, 2012 (Highway 10)
Bloomer, Bloomer Annual Jump Rope Contest, January 28, 2012 (Highways 40, 53, 64)
Cassville, Bald Eagle Days, January 28-29, 2012 (Highways 81, 133)
Chippewa Falls, Candlelight Ski & Hike at Lake Wissota State Park, January 28, 2012 (Highways 29, 53, 124)
Eagle, Candlelight Ski & Hike at Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit, January 28, 2012 (Highways 59, 67)
Green Bay, Winterfest on Broadway, January 28, 2012 (Highways 29, 32, 41, 54, 57, 141, 172)
Jacksonport, Candlelight Ski & Hike at Whitefish Dunes State Park, January 28, 2012 (Highway 57)
La Crosse, Great Tri-State Rail Sale, January 28, 2012 (Highways 14, 16, 33, 35, 53, 61)
Manitowoc, Winterfest 2012, January 28, 2012 (Highways 10, 42, 151)
Onalaska, Annual Harley Davidson & Operation Homefront Chili Cook-Off, January 28, 2012 (Highways 16, 35, 53)
Oshkosh, Living Green & Natural Health Expo, January 28, 2012 (Highway 21, 26, 41, 45, 76, 91)
Phelps, 26th Annual Great Northern Ice Fishing Tournament, January 28, 2012 (Highway 17)
Phillips, Phillips Flurry Snowshoe Race, January 28, 2012 (Highway 13)
Phillips, Winter Fest, January 28-29, 2012 (Highway 13)
Prairie du Sac, Wollersheim Winery Port Release Celebration, January 28, 2012 (Highways 12, 60, 78, 188)
Pulaski, Sled Fest II, January 28, 2012 (Highway 29, 32, 41, 55, 141)
Waupaca, Candlelight Ski & Hike at Hartman Creek State Park, January 28, 2012 (Highways 10, 22, 49, 54)
Wausau, Wisconsin Special Olympics Winter Games, January 28-29, 2012 (Highways 29, 51, 52)
West Allis, Rummage-A-Rama!, January 28-29, 2012 (Highways 18, 45, 59, 100, 181)
Wisconsin Rapids, Souper Snow Sculpture Spectacular, January 28, 2012 (Highways 13, 54, 73)
Beaver Dam, Cabin Fever Fest, January 29, 2012 (Highways 33, 151)
Elkhart Lake, Schnee Days, January 29, 2012 (Highway 67)
Siren, Siren Destination Wedding Fair, January 29, 2012 (Highways 35, 70)
Wisconsin Rapids, Ice Harvest, January 29, 2012 (Highways 13, 54, 73)

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(By the way, if you have an event on or near one of our State Trunk Tour routes you'd like to submit, e-mail it to us!

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