The State Trunk Tour is creating video of some of our travels. Check out selected archives here!
Snowmobile Motocross in Eagle River
Eagle River is the "Snowmobile Capital of the World" and the World Championship Snowmobile Derby took place over the past weekend. This is a 2-minute sample of the Snowmobile Motocross race, where they catch some serious (cold!) air! We'll have more videos shortly. Eagle River can be accessed via U.S. 45, Highway 17, Highway 32, or Highway 70.
The State Trunk Tour visits Potosi Brewing & The National Brewery Museum
Nestled in the hills near the Mississippi River on Highway 133 in southwestern Wisconsin is an old brewery's comeback and the victory of tiny Potosi sporting the National Brewery Museum. Let's take a casual tour! (Watch on the YouTube page here!
Spooner, Shell Lake & Hayward; up and down U.S. 63 from Woodcarving to Giant Fish
We start in Spooner and check out fun things to see down U.S. 63 in Shell Lake, and then northeast to Hayward for the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame..
Highway 169
It's a short little highway, but if you're up North and you love waterfalls, this is one to enjoy.
Checking out Baraboo's downtown and Circus World Museum
Thanks for our friends at Best Western and the Best Western Baraboo Inn in West Baraboo (right along U.S. 12 & Highway 33), we checked out the Sauk County Courthouse square - including a surprise chess match taking place, the Al. Ringling Theatre, the Circus World Museum and more in the beautiful city of Baraboo, nestled in the Baraboo Hills.
A visit to Hudson, along Highway 35
Thanks for our friends at Best Western and the Best Western Hudson House Inn, we enjoyed a great time in Hudson, which is along U.S. 12, Highway 35, and the famous Yellowstone Trail. We take a few minutes to check out the causeway that once carried the famous Old Toll Bridge and the Yellowstone Trail, explore the historic Octagon House, hear an original pipe organ that arrived by steamboat in the 1870s to Hudson, and more.
State Trunk Tour TV: Highway 19 (Part 1)
America's first kindergarten, the Octagon House, the National Midget Racing Hall of Fame, Little Amerricka amusement park, an old school dairy bar, a memorabilia-studded sports bar, and even a disposal bin for your carp... it's all along Highway 19 as it runs from Watertown to Mazomanie. Follow Part 1 above and Part 2 below right here! You can also watch the State Trunk Tour on Time Warner Digital Cable's Wisconsin on Demand channel 411, under the "Around WI" menu. And don't forget to follow Highway 19 on our website west to east here.
State Trunk Tour TV: Highway 19 (Part 2)
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.
A brief clip of the World Championship Snowmobile Races in Eagle River
Eagle River is the "Snowmobile Capital of the World" and the championship races are held here every January. Here's one race, which included a crash by one racer. Eagle River can be accessed via U.S. 45, Highway 17, Highway 32, or Highway 70.
The Wisconsin Cow Chip Throw, Prairie du Sac (we did some dodging)
The Cow Chip Throw is an annual event in Prairie du Sac. You can find Prairie du Sac and its twin, Sauk City, along the Wisconsin River where U.S. 12, Highway 60, and Highway 78 all meet.
Witnessing the 60-pound burger at Seymour's Burger Fiesta
The hamburger, according to most, was invented in Seymour in 1885. What better way to celebrate than with a massive burger festival, and cooking up a massive burger for the crowd to partake in? Seymour is along Highway 55, just north of where it meets up with Highway 54.
Leaving Summerfest with Queen music and sausages
Heading out of Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 4, 2009. U.S. 18, Highway 32, U.S. 41, Highway 59 and Highway 145 all come within a mile of this point. And during the 11-day festival, all roads lead here!
We head along Highway 54 from Winona to Black River Falls
Remember The Gobbler in Johnson Creek? (Along Highway 26 at I-94 & former Highway 30) Be prepared for a jingle that won't leave your head, despite its cheesiness.
How Baumgartner's in Monroe stores dollar bills:
Video of funnel clouds over Dane County from Saturday, June 7, 2008:
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.