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Portage County, WI
2009 DW Destination
In central Wisconsin, this area was first created in 1836 as a territorial county and was named for the overland carry (known as a portage) between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. Today, Portage County is comprised of just over 806 square miles of land, 7 major rivers and many thriving communities with friendly people. Outdoor recreation including hunting, fishing, birding, hiking and biking trails, water activities and a whole host of winter activities are plentiful. The local communities open up their small and large businesses for you to enjoy. And the variety of restaurants in food and style are a welcome surprise to any kind of visitor… and the same goes for the shopping. No matter the season or the weather, Portage County has a getaway your whole family will enjoy. So pack up the kids and the pets and head to the area where you’ll see firsthand why the people of Portage County say they stand out “By Our Very Nature.”
Contact Information
Visitor Center
340 Division Street North
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-344-2556
1-800-236-4636
info@stevenspointarea.com
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Portage County - “By Our Very Nature”
Next airdate: January 2-3, 2010
On this episode of Discover Wisconsin we’re doing Portage County as it’s never been done before. The history of this area stands forefront in its communities and we’ll show you how because you may have missed it… even if it is right in the open and blown up for all to see. A couple local festivals will have you feeling the pride of the area’s residents and visitors alike. Touring the great outdoors of Portage County in all four seasons on land and on water will show you The Lure of the area for families just like your own. Then we’ll visit attractions celebrating American War Veterans like the Korean War Memorial, and local history like Heritage Park. Restaurant options will delight you as we experience high end dining at places like Christian’s Bistro all the way to coffee houses like Emy J’s. By the end of the show you’ll experience a path known to many, but with secrets following the trail you may not have known, like the Fall Artisan Walk along the famous Ice Age Trail. All of that and a few more surprises along the way on “Portage County: By Our Very Nature.” |
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