Places: Madison, Wisconsin

Our Paid Services and Offerings
Nature Walk...................................................$40.00
Enjoy a nature walk through Goodman Park (along
Wingra Creek) and Olin Park. This walk is slow paced
and completes at Lake Monona. The views that
overlook Downtown Madison and the Lake are simply
amazing. We will have talks about the history of the
grounds we are walking. Some walks will also include
time at Turville Point Conservation Park.
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This walk starts at 12:00pm Monday - Saturday and lasts
for 2 hours (give or take).

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City Walk...................................................$40.00
Enjoy a city walk through Downtown Madison. This
walk is slow paced and features State Street and
the Capital Building. We will have talks about the
history of the City and State of Wisconsin while we
are walking. Some walks will also include time at
Monona Terrace.
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This walk starts at 4:00pm Monday - Saturday and
lasts for 2 hours (give or take).

Food

Sports & Entertainment

University of Wisconsin

visit: uwbadgers.com on the web to view sports schedules.

College/Amateur Sports
Madison Mallards | Madison Capitals

Professional Sports
Forward Madison FC Soccer | LOVB Madison Volleyball | Madison Radicals Ultimate |

FM Radio

Music & Entertainment
Z104 (104.1 FM): Top 40, pop, and contemporary hits.
(98.1 FM): Soft pop, classic hits, and "The 80s to Now".
Star Country (96.3 FM): New country and local artist features.
101.5 WIBA-FM: Classic rock and roll.
U 100.9 FM: Super hits of the 60s and 70s.
Rewind 92.1 FM: Variety of the 80s and 90s.

News, Talk & Sports
WPR News (97.7 FM & 88.3 FM): Wisconsin Public Radio.
NewsTalk 1310 (AM 1310): Local news and talk radio.
Fox Sports 1070 (AM 1070): National and local sports broadcasting.

Community & College Radio
WORT 89.9 FM: Listener-supported, independent, and free-form community radio.
WSUM 91.7 FM: Award-winning UW-Madison student radio station featuring diverse, student-programmed music and campus sports.
Life 102.5 (102.5 FM): Christian contemporary music and family programming.

Antenna Television

WISC-TV MADISON, WI
03-1 11.3 WISC CBS "News 3"
03-2 11.4 TVW MyN "My Madison TV"
03-3 11.5 DABL News "Channel 3000+"
03-4 11.6 QVC QVC
03-5 11.7 HSN HSN
03-6 11.8 SCRIPPS Grit
WZCK-LD MADISON, WI
08-1 24.1001 WZCK-LD MovieSphere Gold
08-2 24.1002 WZCK-LD GREAT
08-3 24.1003 WZCK-LD SonLife
08-4 24.1004 WZCK-LD Busted
08-5 24.1005 WZCK-LD Shop LC
08-6 24.1006 WZCK-LD Defy TV
08-7 24.1007 WZCK-LD Law & Crime
08-8 24.1008 WZCK-LD Oxygen
WMTV MADISON, WI
15-1 19.3 WMTVNBC NBC "NBC 15"
15-2 19.4 WMTV-CW CW
15-3 19.5 OUTLAW Outlaw
15-4 19.6 MeTV Me-TV
15-5 19.7 STARTTV Start TV
15-6 19.8 THE365 365BLK
WMWI-LD VERONA, WI
16-1 17.1 WMWI-D Purple TV
16-4 17.4 DiyaTV Diya TV
W29ET-D COLOMA, WI
20-1 29.3 PBSWI PBS "PBS Wisconsin"
20-2 29.4 PBSWI 2 Wisconsin Channel
20-3 29.5 PBSWI 3 Create
20-4 29.6 PBSWI 4 PBS Kids 24/7
WHA-TV MADISON, WI
21-1 20.3 PBSWI PBS "PBS Wisconsin"
21-2 20.4 PBSWI 2 Wisconsin Channel
21-3 20.5 PBSWI 3 Create
21-4 20.6 PBSWI 4 PBS Kids 24/7
W23BW-D MADISON, WI
23-1 23.1001 W23BW-D Busted
23-2 23.1002 W23BW-D BUZZR
23-3 23.1003 W23BW-D Defy TV
23-4 23.1004 W23BW-D NTD America
23-5 23.1005 W23BW-D 3ABN
23-6 23.1006 W23BW-D Oxygen
23-7 23.1007 W23BW-D Infomercials
23-8 23.1008 W23BW-D Oxygen
WKOW MADISON, WI
27-1 26.3 WKOWABC ABC "WKOW 27"
27-2 26.4 CATCHY Catchy Comedy
27-3 26.5 MeTOONS Me-TV Toons
27-4 26.6 CourtTV Court TV
27-5 26.7 CRIME True Crime Network
27-6 26.8 WKOW-6 Camera(s)
WMWD-LD MADISON, WI
38-1 15.1 WMWD-LD Daystar
38-2 15.2 Espanol Daystar Español
38-3 15.3 38.3 Daystar Reflections
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43-1 16.4 TV43 YourTV America
WMSN-TV MADISON, WI
47-1 18.3 WMSNFOX FOX "Fox 47"
47-2 18.4 Comet Comet TV
47-3 18.5 Charge! Charge!
47-4 18.6 ROAR ROAR
47-5 18.7 NEST The Nest
47-6 18.8 Rewind Rewind TV

History (Part 1)

Madison, Wisconsin was founded in 1836 when federal judge James Duane Doty purchased the isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, successfully lobbying for the undeveloped wilderness to become the capital of the new Wisconsin Territory. The city grew rapidly after Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848, which also marked the establishment of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Indigenous Roots
Long before European settlement, the isthmus was home to the Ho-Chunk people, who called the area Taychopera or Dejope, translating to "land of four lakes". They built effigy mounds throughout the region, many of which are still preserved on the university campus and in local parks.

History (Part 2)

The 20th Century: Fires, Architecture, and Industry
Capitol Fire: The original territorial capitol was replaced in 1863, but the second building burned down in a devastating 1904 fire. The current iconic granite capitol, standing 284 feet tall, was completed in 1917 and remains the tallest building in Madison due to local height restrictions.

Progressivism & Industry: The early 1900s transformed Madison into the birthplace of the "Wisconsin Idea"—a progressive philosophy that university research should influence and improve state government. Alongside academics and government, the city developed a robust industrial base, with companies like Oscar Mayer becoming major regional employers.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who was born in Wisconsin, proposed a distinct civic center for Madison in 1938. After decades of debate, his vision was finally realized in 1997 with the opening of the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center overlooking Lake Monona.

Counterculture and Modern Identity
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Madison became a vibrant focal point for the American anti-Vietnam War movement and student activism. State Street—a pedestrian-only mall connecting the university to the Capitol Square—became a center for rallies, local commerce, and counterculture.
Today, Madison balances its identity as a powerhouse research university, the seat of state government, and a center for progressive politics. It is heavily known for its extensive park systems and is home to the Dane County Farmers' Market

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