Creating Your Own Iron Cast in Door County

Take a trip to Door County this fall and join the Iron Pour Benefit on October 6, 2012. This event allows participants to design their own iron mold creation. The process begins as participants etch into a sand-and-resin mold. At dusk there is fun music, refreshments, and of course the blazing hot iron tiles being created. The iron is recycled, heated to 2000ºF, and poured into each hand crafted mold. The entire process is made possible by students at the Peninsula School of Art.

Creating the mold is enjoyable for all ages.

Watch the fantastic show as each hand crafted mold is filed with blazing hot iron.

Vacation cottages in Fish Creek, WI are cozy and near great attractions. This September, visit some the great locations in Door County and check out the iron casting event in Fish Creek.

Bidding Farewell to Summer of 2012

As August comes to a close, we’re all reminded that summer 2012 is coming to an end. So here’s the splash of reality – here’s that time of year to get back into your routine. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, it’s time to capture this year’s summer trends.

Top 5 of WI Summer 2012

  1. The spontaneous getaway. Don’t get us wrong, we all love the vacations that merely take a year’s preparation, but this summer more and more vacations were taking last minute getaways and LOVED it. All we need is a few days to unwind, relax, and enjoy good company. So cheers to all the memories and all the laughs!
  2. So…where are the mosquitoes? Our dry (mostly) and hot (usually) WI summer brought a pleasant surprise! Instead of going through two bottles of mosquito spray, we only used half a bottle. How can we complain about that?
  3. The solution for the hot summer days – water. Warm summers are not going to stop us. Whatever it is: lake, pond, river, pool, we were all meeting in the waters to cool off.
  4. Traveling in packs. Here’s one trend we have picked up on, large groups traveling together. Maybe that means a family reunion or a group of great friends, but summer 2012 was definitely the summer to enjoy each others company.
  5. Bon Iver inspires. Winner of the 2012 Grammys best new artist goes to…(drum roll)..Bon Iver who recorded much of his music in the rural Fall Creek, Wisconsin. Alright, you got us, not everyone was rushing to Wisconsin to explore their musical abilities. But there was a trend to get out and do what you’re passionate about – bird watching, water recreation, hiking, biking, you name it.

New Property Listed in Central WI: Canyon Park Cabin

Here’s yet another vacation rental that we have JUST added. The Canyon Park Cabin in Dodgeville, Wisconsin offers comfort, relaxation, and fun. Get out and explore the 44 acres of land just outside your front steps. Hiking trails will lead you through the woods to a beautiful pond and stream. Enjoy the property year round – each season brings something new. Relax outside by the fire-pit or enjoy the fireplace inside the cabin. The property can sleep up 8 (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Relax indoors with all the comforts of a modern home: AC, full kitchen, VCR/DVD, linens provided, and a charcoal grill.

cozy cabin in wisconsin

Things to Do in the Dodgeville, WI Area

  • A popular recreational activity in the Dodgeville area is biking along the Military Ridge Trail which is just a few miles from the property. The trail was once a railroad track and has since been converted to a gorgeous bike trail.
  • Located less than 20 miles from the cabin is Cave of the Mounds. It’s the perfect day trip for all ages and is open year round! The beautiful cave was accidentally discovered in August 4, 1939 when workers blasted into it in their search for limestone. Because of all the hype and excitement, the cave was opened about a year later for visitors. In the following 8 weeks after the opening, over 59,000 visitors came to check out the cave. Since this, more and more are coming from all regions to check out this natural beauty.
  • Travelers visit Governor Dodge State Park for biking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, boating, and much more. Take an afternoon to enjoy the park or return each day – there is so much to see and enjoy all in one area.

      

               Other Popular Wisconsin vacation destinations:

    Eagle River          |          Twin Lakes         |         Wisconsin Dells

Cabin Time. What is it?

 

 

Cabin Time. It’s in our slogan and our Tweets – it’s on our website and our Blogs. We make a reference to Cabin Time whenever we can. What exactly is it? Cabin Time is a shared vacation experience when time seemingly slows down. It begins when your group steps out of the car, stretches, and takes a deep breath upon arriving at a Wisconsin vacation cabin, cottage, lodge or home.

Cabin Time FEELS different. Your pace slows down, your attention to sights and sounds are heightened, food tastes better, conversations are genuine. It’s amazing who you become when Cabin Time kicks in: Relationships are strengthened as you reconnect with family & friends. Storytelling is rampant, and reflections on past experiences suddenly surface. My parents turned into teachers during Cabin Time – that’s when I learned to read a compass, start a 9.9hp evinrude motor, swim, and X-country Ski. My grandmother taught me to put my ear on a hot sun-soaked rock to cure an earache. It works.

RentWisconsinCabins.com is here to help you find a little Cabin Time. Stop by our website and book a vacation rental that is right for you!

 

 

Recently Added Vacation Property: Lake Front Cabin

We’ve just listed the Lake Front Cabin in Fifield, WI. The year round vacation rental has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6. The vacation property is nestled in the Chequamegon National forest. Vacationers have easy access to hiking, snowmobile, and ATV trails.  Take a few steps and relax next to the Pike Lake Chain which is known for musky, walley and cropie fishing. The lake is great for water recreation and the pier can house boats and jet skis.

Enjoy the Northwoods in this Lake Front Cabin rental!

Wonderful Views of Pike Lake Chain From the Cabin

One of the 3 Cozy Bedrooms

Inviting Living Area

Six Places in Sixteen Words

Here are some of our top Wisconsin cabin vacation destinations!

Eagle River
Relax in the Northwoods – biking, hiking, hunting, ATVing, skiing, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, canoeing, etc.

Door County
A quaint and quite area that still offers a lot of adventure.

Wisconsin Dells
Water parks, duck tours, and entertainment. Plan a full vacation with lots to do.

Twin Lakes
In Southern, WI along 20 lakes and the Fox River – all season recreation available for vacationers.

Wausau
Hit the ski slopes, plan a golf outing, enjoy shopping, and great dining in central Wisconsin.

Hayward
Lumberjack World Champions and cross-country ski race. Also enjoy horseback riding, biking, & boating.

Find all of these destinations and more at RentWisconsinCabins.com!

Birch Haven Vacation Home in Door County

We’ve just added (yet another!) vacation property. The Birch Haven vacation home in Ellison Bay, WI is part of the fun area of Door County. This cozy, 3 bedroom home includes all modern amenities such as a washer/dryer, satellite TV,  air conditioning, and a full kitchen. Spend your days exploring, enjoying water recreation, dining at local restaurants, and much more. Unwind in the spacious backyard and enjoy a fire-pit.

cozy home in door county

modern kitchen in vacation home

Interested in viewing another property in the Door County area? Read one of our latest blogs which highlights another recently added property and fun things to do in Door County.

Other Popular WI vacation destinations:

    Eagle River          |          Twin Lakes         |         Wisconsin Dells