America's Wildest Places - Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1941 to provide an undisturbed sanctuary for a number of migratory birds and waterfowl including the redhead duck as well as to provide opportunities for people to connect with nature through many wildlife dependent recreational activities such as wildlife observation, photography, environmental education and interpretation, fishing and hunting.
Horicon Marsh is a shallow, peat-filled lake bed scoured out of limestone by the Green Bay lobe of the massive Wisconsin glacier. The glacier entered this area about 70,000 years ago and receded about 12,000 years ago. The same layer of rock that forms the gentle hills to the east of the marsh extends 500 miles to the east and is the same rock layer over which the Niagara River plunges at Niagara Falls. This Niagara Escarpment bordering the marsh, commonly referred to as The Ledge extends for 230 miles in the state of Wisconsin alone. The marsh itself is approximately 14 miles long and ranges from 3-5 miles in width.
The northern two-thirds of Horicon Marsh is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as the 22,000 acre Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. The southern third of the marsh, 11,000 acres, is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. At more than 33,000 acres, Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States and is a critical rest stop for thousands of migrating ducks, sandhill cranes and Canada geese. It is recognized as a Wetland of International Importance, as both Globally and State Important Bird Areas, and is also a unit of the Ice Age Scientific Reserve. The marsh provides critical habitat for over 300 species of birds as well as muskrats, red foxes, turtles, frogs, bats, dragonflies, fish and much more.
Located in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Horicon Marsh is fed by the Rock River which flows through the refuge, following a course through southern Wisconsin and eventually ending in the Mississippi River at Rock Island, Illinois.
Native people built effigy mounds between 700 A.D. and 1200 A.D. These earthen burial mounds, ranging in size from 25 feet to over 300 feet long, were built to represent animal and geometric shapes including panther, bear, bison, deer, birds and others. These mounds contained many artifacts. The oldest known human artifact in the state of Wisconsin - an 11,200 year-old projectile point - was found near the Ledge in Oakfield, just north of Horicon Marsh.
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of a complex that also includes the Fox River National Wildlife Refuge, 1,054 acres in Montello, WI; the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 330 acres, and Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge, 27 acres, located in Lake Michigan near Washington Island, WI; and the Leopold Wetland Management District, 57 waterfowl production areas, totaling 13,000 acres, located in 17 counties throughout Wisconsin.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Wildlife observation; photography; hiking; fishing; educational programs; guided tours; bicycling; snowshoeing; cross country skiing; and deer and upland game hunting, are the recreational opportunities offered at Horicon.
The office/visitor center is located on the east side of Horicon Marsh, 3.5 miles south of State Highway 49 on County Road Z.
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (Office/Visitor Center)
W4279 Headquarters Road
Mayville, WI 53050
Driving Directions:
From Milwaukee (approx. 1 hour driving time):
Take Highway 45/41 north. Follow the signs for Highway 41 north. Exit at State Highway 49 (Waupun). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Follow State Highway 49 (about 8 miles) to Horicon Marsh.
From Madison (approx. 1 hour driving time):
Take U.S. Highway 151 north to the State Highway 49 exit (Waupun). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and stay on State Highway 49 as it will take you right to the marsh, especially our hiking trails and auto tour.
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Around the Corner with John McGivern | Program | Horicon (#611)
[Latest Airdate: December 28, 2017]
[Original Airdate: March 30, 2017]
If all you know of Horicon is that there's a Marsh here, then you have (just like John did) a lot to learn. Truth is, the Horicon Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary --- loved and known by bird and wildlife lovers throughout the world - deserves all the acclaim it gets. But even though the Marsh stole our hearts (what a remarkable place!), the City of Horicon steals the show. The John Deere Horicon Works is a shining example of this community's ability to retain big-time manufacturing, but the smaller business here are no less impressive. Horicon Bank and Leroy Meats are stars in this community. Sure-Fire Inc., Family Chiropractic and the Rock River Tap are trusted Horicon staples. And the experiences we had at the Satterlee Clark House and Horicon Marsh Boat Tours will be remembered as standouts of season 6. Just one question: Does John have to wear the rubber hip waders to be considered an honorary Marshman? (He'd be happy to...)
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Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin
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Horicon Marsh Boat Tour, August 23, 2017
The Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater marsh in the USA. It offers a migration habitat for many different birds.The southern 1/3 of the area is managed by Wisconsin State Wildlife, and the Northern 2/3rds is managed by National US Fish and Wildlife. It is fed by the Rock River.
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Wisconsin Foodie - The Natural Way
In this episode of Wisconsin Foodie, we return from a long morning hunting in Horicon Marsh to visit The Natural Way in Mayville for a lunch prepared with wild duck. Chef Earl Gesling show us a variety of ways that you yourself can also prepare your duck.
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My Nature Walk | Horicon Ledge Park, Wisconsin
Ledge Park lies along the Niagara Escarpment, a natural rock ledge which divides the park into upper and lower areas and provides a breathtaking overlook of the famous Horicon Marsh and the surrounding countryside. The upper portion is heavily wooded and offers expansive picnicking areas, group shelter, hiking trails, 46 campsites, a restroom/shower facility, a dump station and the Fort Ledge Playground. The lower portion also offers a group shelter, picnic areas, hiking trails, a wildlife pond and play equipment.
The hiking trails wind along the ledge, between and over interesting and unique rock formations and through heavily wooded areas. Ledge Park is located in the north central part of Dodge County, between Horicon and Mayville, just off of Hwy TW. Ledge Park is a convenient place to stay while exploring the Horicon Marsh, the Wild Goose State Trail, the Horicon Aquatic Center or the many other attractions in Dodge County.
Return visit to Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (Wisconsin)
Slide show of a return visit by twin sisters to the Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (floating boardwalk) and the adjacent Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area (Wisconsin) (hike around the dike). The total hiking distance for the day was (1.1 + 2.5 =) 3.6 miles. The weather was much better than it was for the previous visit the day before (August 29 v. August 30).
A Drive on US 51 South: Merrill, Wausau, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
This drive takes you down US 51 through the middle of Wisconsin, beginning in Merrill, and passing through Wausau before turning onto US 10 near Stevens Point. It was a rainy day -- I'll also post rear-view video, which should have fewer raindrops.
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Around the Corner with John McGivern | Program | Mayville (#706)
[Latest Airdate: May 24, 2018]
[Original Airdate: February 15, 2018]
John came up with a new name for Mayville, this wonderful community in Dodge County Wisconsin, by accident. He couldn't help but think of Mayberry, what with the sheriff's car and the charming, old downtown buildings. So the combination of the May and the berry came out as Merry, and a ville is really a town, right? So John's new name for this idyllic community was born: Merrytown!
Believe us, it's easy to be merry here. Sweet Ginger Vintage, the wonderful old buildings and historical sites, VFW Bingo, harness racing and the Mayberry Sherriff's car all harken back to a simpler time. Big companies like Mayville Limestone Quarry, MEC and Metalcraft energize this area. And the Natural Way, Open Door Coffeehouse, Flyway Clay Slayers, the Mayville High School Show Choir and Fit 4 You Bootcamp all brought smiles to John --- for different reasons.
See? Mayville could be Merrytown because it really describes this charming place very well.
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Pack of CN's going through Horicon WI
Horicon SB coach Roger Schliewe
Roger Schliewe talks after Horicon leaves the Flyway with its 10th softball title in the last 11 years.
Horicon Marsh Canoe Kayak Trail
Paddled 7/15/16. Drizzle/overcast, approx. 10mph winds. Canoed from Greenhead Rd. landing (Mayville) to Nebraska St. landing (Horicon) and back. The water trail is approx. 6.5 miles.
Wildlife sightings included: 2 adult bald eagles, 3 juvenile bald eagles, american white pelicans, double-crested cormorants, tree swallows, barn swallows, black terns, great blue heron, great egret, common yellowthroat, yellow warbler, song sparrow, marsh wrens, red-winged black birds, muskrat, common carp
Driving Around Wisconsin (May, 2014)
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Music by Henry Mancini - Romeo and Juliet
It had been a very long time since I had seem real farmland and cows, so I hopped in the car and took a mini road trip up to southern Wisconsin. It really saddens me so much to see how much of the beautiful farmland is gone and replaced by housing developments. What was once miles and miles of farmland is no longer a reality, yet at least I found a few.
While driving around I also passed by Alpine Valley Ski Resort and the Beulah Bog State Nature Area.
Welcome to the Dodge County Ledge Park
Featuring Breath taking landscapes, Ledge Rock, Caves, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds, and Parkour Vita Course.
Ledge Park, covers 83 acres along the Niagara Escarpment, a natural rock ledge which divides the park into upper and lower areas and provides a breathtaking overlook of the famous HORICON MARSH and the surrounding countryside. The upper portion is heavily wooded and offers expansive picnicking areas, group shelter, hiking trails, campsites, shower building and the FORT LEDGE PLAYGROUND. The lower portion also offers group shelters, picnic areas, hiking trails and a playground. The hiking trails wind along the ledge, between and over interesting and unique rock formations and through heavily wooded areas. Ledge Park is a convenient place to stay while exploring Wisconsin.
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Relaxing Drive ThroughRustic Road Wisconsin County MM
Cruising down a newly paved country road in South Western Wisconsin. Rustic Roads are scattered throughout the state to give visitors access to the beautiful landscapes in America's Heartland.
Main Street Mayville
A composition of views of Main Street, Mayville, WI 53050
Outdoor Wisconsin | Program | #3407
[Latest Airdate: May 31, 2018]
[Original Airdate: February 15, 2018]
This week we kick off a duck theme with trips to the Flyways Waterfowl Experience Museum in Baraboo and the first annual Wisconsin Waterfowl Association decoy carving competition in UW Stevens Point. Then, Dan Small visits the 2017 Sports Show with an overview from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Dave Jones and tour of Bryan Muche's old duck hunters exhibit.
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All American Window & Door We Love Wisconsin Tour - The Wisco - Mayville, WI
It's been 57 times that the All American Window and Door We Love Wisconsin Tour has not only showcased our state on WTMJ, but given forward to charities based in our state.
At every stop, Terri Lodwick of All American Window and Door presents a $1,000 check to a charity in the region the We Love Wisconsin Tour travels.
This time, the check has gone to the Green Acres Boxer Rescue.
United Cooperative based out of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.wmv
Formed in 1936, United Cooperative is a full-service cooperative offering feed, grain, agronomy, and energy products and services to Wisconsin farmers and consumers. United Cooperative has locations in Baraboo, Beaver Dam, Deerfield, Hartford, Horicon, Hustisford, Iron Ridge, Johnson Creek, Mayville, Pickett, Poynette, Prairie du Sac, Randolph, Reedsburg, Ripon, Rock Springs, Sauk City, South Beaver Dam, Watertown, and Wyocena.
Tribute To Our Fallen Soldiers - US Army 1st Lt. David A. Johnson, 24, of Horicon, Wis.
Tribute To US Army 1st Lt. David A. Johnson, 24, of Horicon, Wis.