Wisconsin Getaways- Pinecrest Historical Village in Manitowoc, WI
WFRV's Wisconsin Getaways recently featured Pinerest Historical Village in Manitowoc, WI. Nestled in a beautiful countryside setting, Pinecrest Historical Village recreates a turn of the century Manitowoc County village with over 25 historical buildings from the County.
Open 9 am - 4 pm daily, May 1 through Oct. 24. Admission charged.
920-684-5110, or 920-684-4445.
Little Gulls; Manitowoc WI
On 13 June 2014, I recorded a personal high count of 11 first summer Little Gulls in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin (9 of which are seen in this video). This region of west-central Lake Michigan hosted the first confirmed breeding records of this species in the United States, but then subsequently went absent as higher water levels prevented nesting.
Manitowoc and Two Rivers – From Ship to Shore
In this episode of Discover Wisconsin, Mariah and Eric explore the wonders of Manitowoc and Two Rivers from sunken ship to stunning shore. Eric begins by learning about the history and industry of the rivers that flow through Manitowoc and Two Rivers. After exploring the Rogers Street Fishing Village in Two Rivers, he heads to Burger Boat Company to see what the historic company is up to today. He also meets up with some kayakers to do some paddling on the Manitowoc River.
Both the Manitowoc River and the East and West Twin Rivers eventually flow into Lake Michigan, which offers beauty and exploration above and below the surface. At the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, Mariah talks with a marine archaeologist about the shipwrecks in the area, and the different ways visitors can learn about, and access the wrecks. She also joins a group of standup paddle boarders at the Manitowoc Marina and takes in an amazing view of the city from the water.
Back on land, Eric explores the Historic Washington House in Two Rivers, and learns how to make the perfect ice cream sundae in the city where it was invented. We also get to know local producers at Pine River Dairy, who have been manufacturing butter in the area for more than 75 years. Eric then heads to Manitowoc’s Pinecrest Historical Village for their annual Pinecrest Plates event, which brings in local farmers and fantastic food for people to enjoy.
And you can’t visit Manitowoc and Two Rivers without spending time on the coast. Mariah flies a kite on the pristine Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers, wanders the beautiful grounds of West of the Lake Gardens, and goes bird watching at Woodland Dunes Nature Preserve. There is so much beauty to be experienced in Manitowoc and Two Rivers and countless ways to do it – from ship to shore!
Manitowoc County 2014 Comast Cares Day and Day of Caring
On Saturday, April 26th 2014, United Way Manitowoc County, Inc. and Comcast held their annual Day of Caring and Comcast Cares Day. This event is a county-wide day of community service. Teams of volunteers provide much needed labor to complete projects for local non profit agencies that could not otherwise get it done.
This year a total of 180 individuals participated in the day's events. Volunteers along with project site leaders met at the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA to kick off the day with coffee, bagels, fruit, and motivational words from local community leaders. Tracy Geenen, Executive Director at United Way, talked about the importance of volunteerism to our community. Thanking all of the volunteers along with Tracy included Manitowoc's Mayor Justin Nickels and Two River's City Manager Greg Buckley.
Volunteers were assigned to seven different project sites: Manitowoc River Watershed held beach clean up at several area beaches; Pinecrest Historical Village hosted spring cleaning projects; Child Abuse Prevention Taskforce of Manitowoc County held a Kids Superhero 5K Walk where volunteers helped by cheering on participants and provided safety; Woodland Dunes Nature Center asked volunteers to help with landscaping; United Way completed clean up at the previous building and put some finishing touches up in the new location; Lincoln Park Zoo completed the Women's Leadership Born Learning Trail along with some landscaping; and Marco Services, Inc. had volunteers complete painting projects.
Volunteers participated as individuals, families, local companies, organizations and schools included Comcast, LTC Service-Learning and Student Clubs, Women's Leadership Council, Lincoln High School-National Honor Society, Friends of the Manitowoc River Water Shed, Roncalli High School, United Way Manitowoc County Board and Staff Members and many more individual community members. Thank to each one of the volunteers, project site leaders, The Y, Kwik Trip, Natural Ovens Bakery, Starbucks, Subway, Pozorski Hauling and Recycling, Ladies Auxiliary F.O.E. 706, Matt Lenzer, WQTC, WOMT, Lake 98.1 FM, WCUB, Oldies 92.1 FM, and Comcast for making this day a success for Manitowoc County.
MANITOWOC COUNTY CONSIDERS SALES TAX
You may soon have to dig deeper in your pocket when you buy something in Manitowoc County. A sales tax increase is now in the proposed 20-14 county budget.
Lake Michigan at Manitowoc, WI
Visit by twin sisters to Lake Michigan in Manitowoc, Wisconsin -- including a stop at the confectioner, the arrival of the S.S. Badger car ferry, and a walk to the lighthouse. The Wisconsin Maritime Museum -- typically open year-round -- was closed on this particular Saturday.
424 N Lake St, Manitowoc, WI - Home w/Sweeping Views of Lake Michigan FOR SALE
Offered at $116,900. Looking for a room with a view? You'll have sweeping views of Lake Michigan, the Harbor and Marina from this affordable, well-cared for, move-in ready 3 bd/1.5 ba home. Some features include a gas fireplace, open staircase, nice built-ins, spacious bedrooms and lots of closets! With it's extremely walk-able location, you'll be a very short stroll to the lakefront's YMCA, Marina, beach, Mariners Recreational Trail. And Wisconsin Maritime Museum; all the downtown has to offer, from fine dining to casual pubs, shopping, the Farmers Market on the river, library and civic center, as well as parks, churches and schools. Start your new carefree life today! Call or email me for your private showing. – Catherine Egger, Keller Williams Realty, Inc. (920) 901-9822, cegger@lakefield.net
Manitowoc Police try to stuff a squad car
Manitowoc Police try to stuff a squad car
Wisconsin Getaways- Unique Flying Objects in Two Rivers, WI
WFRV's Wisconsin Getaways recently featured Unique Flying Objects in Two Rivers, WI. UFO sells anything that flies in the sky, ranging from wind socks and flags to kites and promotional items. Stop in at 2022 Washington Street (Highway 42), Two Rivers, or call Ph: (920) 793-9599 | Fax: (920) 793-9679 | Toll-Free: 1-866-UFO-4FUN. You can also visit online at
Wisconsin Trip: Maritime Museum Manitowoc, WI and the USS Cobia submarine
we went to the Wisconsin Maritime museum where we got to get a tour through the USS Cobia that sits in the water on Lake Michigan in Manitowoc Wisconsin. I could not vlog in the submarine, but some pics were taken and you can find those in my facebook link above.
The Historic Gipfel Brewery Building in Milwaukee
Images of the building up on blocks after being moved.
Rib Mountain Fall Color Chair Lift Ride (Autumn 2013)
A fantastic crisp fall day spent riding up the slopes of Rib Mountain. This 'footage' is from 2013. Rather bouncy at times...but we were suspended from a cable. Enjoy!
Soo Line Steamer & WC Caboose (Static Display)
This old Soo steam locomotive, and the Wisconsin Central Caboose, are just part of the many exhibits at Pinecrest Historical Village near Manitowoc Wisconsin. I recorded a large number of clips to try to catch all the great detail!
Aero-TV Check Out Oshkosh's New 'Cab With A View'
Join Us As The New $6.3M OSH Control Tower Is Dedicated
Near the close of this year's 2008 rendition of the annual Oshkosh aerial extravaganza, a new Oshkosh control tower was dedicated, and done so in the presence of a plethora of federal and local officials.
After some opening remarks by Great Lakes Regional Administrator Barry Cooper, both EAA President Tom Poberezny and FAA Acting Administrator Robert Sturgell spoke of the beautiful new facility and the commanding view from the top. Mark Harris, Winnebago County Executive, thanked the FAA for funding the tower and remarked how happy the citizens of Winnebago County are to have a new facility with no additional taxes.
A plaque was presented to Lake Hub Manager -- and, during AirVenture, Oshkosh Tower Manager -- Wanda Adelman, dedicating it as of August 1, and the ribbon was cut in commemoration of the event.
The new control tower is 141 feet tall with a base building of 8827 square feet made of precast concrete walls. Designed by Omni Associates of Appleton, WI with the general contractors Miron Construction Company of Neenah, Wisconsin, it is a state-of-the-art facility that makes the old tower seem small, decrepit, and outdated by comparison. With a construction cost of about $4 million, the total price tag including equipment and furnishings is roughly $6.3 million. The money was provided to the state by a block grant from the FAA, which is then passed on to the county to pay the contractors.
Originally planned to be located in the Fly Market area, the new location to the southeast was selected by computer-generated siting, accomplished in the labs of the FAA Technical Center, Atlantic City, NJ. The people flow through the tower cab and the increased space makes for a much more efficient operation, especially during AirVenture when it's normal to have 12 people in the cab at any time.
The conference room in the base building allows for the pre- and post-shift briefings between the FAA and EAA flightline personnel. It is a very ...
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