On a humid evening in mid-July, about a dozen foursomes gathered in a wooded area to play a round of golf. But they weren’t using clubs or planning to hit any small white balls. These golfers were armed with brightly colored, round pieces of plastic. This was disc golf, a sport that has devotees every Read More …
In 1965, the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, was the first rails-to-trails conversion in the country. Once a section of the Chicago and North Western Railway, steam locomotives hauled grain, livestock and passengers along this route from 1873 to 1964. Now, there are nearly 2,000 rails-to-trails projects around the country, covering more than 22,000 miles, including more than 1,800 in Read More …
Minutes from Justin Trails Resort is the first Rails-to-Trails Project in America, the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail. The trail remains one of the most popular biking trails in the country. With three rock tunnels and five small towns along its 32.5-mile route, the trail is a favorite Wisconsin bicycling destination. Speed’s Bike Shop in Sparta provides rentals, Read More …
Sparta, Wisconsin – Saturday, September 23, 2017 Justin Trails Resort hosted the sold out 12th Annual Justin Trails Open Disc Golf Tournament with 144 players including 15 women, an all-time record. Players from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota competed for the “most coveted” black disc for each Division. First Place Winners by Division: Open, Adam Read More …
The Driftless Area of Southwestern Wisconsin, never touched by glaciers, is characterized by its beautifully sculpted topography. Among the coulees, hills and river valleys is some of America’s most beautiful scenery any season. Justin Trails Resort is the perfect destination for pet-friendly family getaways. Pets stay with you and we offer lots of outdoor activities Read More …
