A swinging bridge is a suspension cable bridge. There aren't very many, but you can find one in Marathon, Wisconsin. This particular one is over the Rib River. There is not much out there on the internet about this bridge - really, try finding an address or historical information. Nevertheless, it has been around for decades. What we do know about the bridge is that it is by what used to be the Marathon City Brewery. That became defunct in 1966. This area does not get a ton of traffic - some people come out to a swimming area and you can walk through the woods. But this bridge is all but forgotten. The fact that it is tucked away makes it even more intriguing (and a little scary!).
Have you seen this bridge before? Do you know any more of the history?
The Badger State is full of incredible sights - you'll find all manner of manmade and natural wonders in Wisconsin. And many of them could surely be considered iconic. So, what's the most iconic view in Wisconsin? It could be the Madison skyline. I mean, what Wisconsinite wouldn't immediately recognize a a view down State Street to the capitol building, right?
Folks from other places who've visited Wisconsin might also recognize iconic Badger State locales like the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and, of course, Door County. Folks from all across the country flock to these spots all summer long and well into the autumn, when the foliage bursts into marvelous color.
But then you've got the Wisconsin Dells - the "waterpark capital of the world" - which probably gets more annual visitors than anywhere else in the state. Renowned for its waterparks and kitschy tourist trap vibe - but in a good way! - the Dells is definitely a Badger State icon. Even the area's incredible natural beauty has become part of the Wisconsin Dells zeitgeist. Who hasn't seen at least a photo of a German shepherd leaping onto Stand Rock?
But really, there's probably no view in Wisconsin that's more iconic than the exterior of Lambeau Field - especially on a game day. The whole world knows who the Green Bay Packers are, tens of thousands attend each home game, and millions tune in every week to watch them on television.
The field opened as the Packers' new home in 1957 - first as New City Field, then it was renamed for Packer legend Curly Lambeau after his death in 1965. With a capacity in excess of 80,000, it is the second-largest and the oldest continuously-operating stadium in the National Football League.
Lambeau is steeped in football history and tradition. Since the Packers moved into Lambeau, the team has won seven league championships, including four Super Bowls, to add to its six pre-Lambeau titles. This eared the city of Green Bay the nickname of "Titletown" - a moniker borrowed by an entertainment district adjacent to Lambeau Fireld.
Steeped in its own special kind of history and inextricably tied to the city of Green Bay, there are few places in Wisconsin as revered or iconic as Lambeau Field. If you're looking to make the pilgrimage, yourself, consider a stay at Lodge Kohler - it's located just steps from Lambeau. So what do you think? Does Lambeau Field offer the most iconic view in Wisconsin? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to tell us what you think some of the Badger State's most iconic views are.
There’s a special treat waiting for you in Fond du Lac County, and it will only set you back a quarter. In a rural area of the county there’s an artesian well that has some of the best water you’ve ever tasted. It’s in a little shack by the side of the road, and some people make a special trip just to fill up their jugs and bottles. Here’s what you need to know about this little-known Wisconsin artesian well.
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Artesian wells and springs can be found in many places in Wisconsin, from south of Whitewater, to all the way up in the Bayfield Peninsula.
In these wells, fresh, cold water continually flows from the ground. Fond du Lac, at one time, had so many of these wells that people called it Fountain City.
This Fond du Lac County spring is one of the survivors.
It’s located near Mt. Calvary. It’s an old community that dates to the 1840s. Priests arrived in 1856 and established a monastery that later became the St. Lawrence Seminary High School.
The building that holds this little wonder is a little rustic.
It’s a primitive wooden shack that’s right by the side of Triple T Road.
If you’re wondering if the water is safe to drink, a sign in the building should offer some reassurance – the water is tested annually by the state Department of Natural Resources.
It’s a lot cheaper than that stuff you’ll find sold in plastic bottles in the store. There’s a place for you to leave a quarter in payment – the well runs on the honor system.
This well has a lot of fans and the water reportedly tastes great!
I haven’t been to Mount Calvary in many years – in the past, I could have used some water making it up the town's huge hill! This Wisconsin artesian well may be an excuse to make a return trip. If you need water containers, check out the selection at Backcountry.com. Planning a trip to explore Wisconsin’s scenic backroads? Here are some things you won’t want to leave behind.
