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Explore long-lost and never-before-seen images of Milwaukee's downtown, Mayfair Mall's Ice Chalet, Brady Street, the Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee County Stadium, and much, much more.

Carries readers on a journey that chronicles rail operations in Wisconsin and Michigan. 145 color photos.

Discover the natural beauty, unique spirit, and enduring character of under-the-radar burgs of Wisconsin. Good things do come in small packages!

Your starting point for exploring, or falling anew for, this vibrant and independently spirited city.

Whether you’re new to the Dells or a Wisconsinite wanting a deeper dive, "100 Things to Do in The Wisconsin Dells Before You Die" will help you create the perfect itinerary

100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Before You Die is a comprehensive guide to all the must-see, must-taste, and must-do activities for the whole family. Start planning your next adventure today!

Dream it. Plan it. Do it! Includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic lake hikes in Wisconsin.

Everything readers need to dream, plan, and tackle the best waterfall hikes in Wisconsin. Color photography, custom maps, trail descriptions, turn-by-turn directions, and more.

Over 60 of the best hikes in the state. Detailed maps, step-by-step miles and directions, and a superb selection of day hikes and overnight trips! Plan your next hike today.

Wisconsin's intriguing wonders and obscure events lie hidden in plain sight. This guide takes you on an unforgettable trip to discover the state's quirkiness and best-kept secrets.

Beyond delving into mythic origins of classic creations, Jeanette Hurt introduces a new generation of Wisconsin cocktail concoctions.

Supper club aficianado Ron Faiola is back with updated chronicles and beautiful new photographs from the clubs that captured the attention of readers in Wisconsin Supper Clubs.

Your guide to feeders, food, and the most common backyard birds. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert!

This book is a must-have for dog lovers who enjoy hiking in Wisconsin with their pup(s).

An extensive and critical look at all there is to know surrounding Lake Superior agates. A must-have resource for casual rock collectors and advanced hobbyists alike!

A definitive field identification guide to all 77 species and subspecies of reptiles and amphibians of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Easy-to-use guide with 90 track illustrations. Presents tracks of more than 95 mammal species, plus common birds and reptiles, for quick and easy identification.

Just what you need to identify animal tracks when out in the field in Wisconsin and other fine states of the midwest. Spiral bound.

Who's that bird visitng your feeder? Identify the birds you see in your back yard and on hikes throughout the state.

Have fun making delicious recipes, some modern, some contributed by descendants of Conrad Seipp, and a few even date to the early 1900 's.

Paperback: $25.00
272 pages, 394 color and b/w photos and illus., 2 maps, 8 x 10
ISBN: 9780870208720

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Identify midwestern butterflies with this easy-to-use field guide. 198 species of butterflies and common moths organized by color.

From singing mayors to bloody labor disturbances, "Cream City Chronicles" is a generous collection of lively stories that express the character of a hometown metropolis.

A collaborative effort by dozens of biologists and ecologists, Field Guide to Wisconsin Streams is accessible to anglers, teachers and students, amateur naturalists, and experienced scientists alike. More than 1,000 images.

Minnows to Muskies - Your essential resource for fish identification! Water resistant pages.

Hardcover: $18.95
192 pages
ISBN: 9780870204937

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

Much more than a cookbook! This paperback edition makes this seminal work accessible for a new generation of foodies, home cooks, and history lovers. 450 recipes.

Hardcover: $19.95
96 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN:9780870207716

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Paperback: $22.95
272 pages, 20 b/w photos, 8 x 8
ISBN: 9780870204623

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Perfect for taking notes, journaling, or lists, this journal features one of H.H. Bennett's most iconic photos of The Dell Queen, an excursion boat that operated on the Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells. Details below!

Identify your agate finds quickly and easily with this all-in-one identification guide. A must-have for beginners and experts.

Hardcover: $29.95
208 pages, 180 color photos, 7 ½ x 9
ISBN: 9780870208287

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Whose tracks are those? Learn about all the mammals of Wisconsin. Detailed photos, range maps, and more. Perfect size field guide for the backpack.

Take a nostalgic ride around the fair with celebrated rural historian, Jerry Apps, as the former 4-H leader and fair judge showcases the history of Wisconsin county fairs (and the state fair) in this salute to one of the Midwest’s greatest summer traditions!

A concise field guide to common mushrooms. This is a small, full-color guide that helps mushroom hunters identify mushrooms commonly encountered in the upper midwest.

Paperback: $16.95
200 pp, illustrations, 5.5" x 6.5"
ISBN:9780870203831

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Meticulously researched by one of the state’s most prolific outdoor writers, "On the Hunt" covers subsistence hunting, sport hunting, deer camps, changing deer management policies, human encroachment, CWD and more.

Hardcover: $24.95
128 pages, 100 color photos
ISBN:9780870206177

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Perfect for journaling, making lists, or jotting down reminders, this Pendarvis Journal's cover has an image of the Pendarvis House restaurant, and includes a bookmark ribbon!

This small bundle of notebooks features three different images relating to Pendarvis , one of twelve historic sites in the Wisconsin Historical Society! Details below.

Softcover: $25.00
320 pages, including photos and illus., 8.5 x 10"
ISBN: 9780870209161

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Audiobook: $34.95
4 hours and 25 minutes on 4 discs
ISBN: 9780870205682

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Begin identifying and collecting seven edible mushrooms (and learn what to watch for and avoid)!

An intimate and engaging Native food memoir. These stories from the author’s teen and tween years—some serious, some laugh-out-loud funny—will take readers from Catholic schoolyards to Native foot trails to bowling alleys.

Dozens of delicious recipes, from side dishes to main courses. A must-have for Wisconsin cooks and chefs.

Hardcover: $25.00
192 pages, 110 b&w/color photos, 7 x 9
ISBN: 9780870208423

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Author: Dennis McCann
Paperback
376 pages. 5.5 x 8.5"
ISBN: 9780870209314
Publication Date: Fall 2019
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Paperback: $20.00
240 pages, 2 maps, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 9780870207907

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Learn all about Wisconsin trees! Filled with full-page photos and informative details.

With a decade of research and travels to furnish his repertoire, Troy Hess offers descriptions and picturesque views of the serenity and natural beauty of these wondrous waterways.

The Cream City of yesteryear was a dingy haven for scofflaws and villains. Local historian, Yance Marti, uncovers the rough and rowdy who once made Milwaukee infamous.

This is your guide to cooking wildfoods that you can hunt, fish, or forage—or buy—in the Upper Midwest.

Tabbed booklet organized by color for quick identification of 153 wildflowers of the midwest.

Identify 200 of Wisconsin's beautiful wildflowers with this field guide, created by Stan Tekiela. You will be an expert in no time!

Hardcover: $34.95
336 pages, 192 color and b&w photos and illus., 2 maps, 8 x 9
ISBN: 9780870207242

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Time to plan your next Wisconsin day trip? Find fun and interesting ideas, here!

Show off your state pride with this state inlay journal made of cedar and birch! Handcrafted using sustainably sourced wood. One tree planted for every item sold!*

Paperback: $24.95
224 pages, 156 color and b&w photos, 1 map.
ISBN: 9780870206092

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Author Scott Spoolman takes readers with him to twenty-eight parks, forests, and natural areas where evidence of the state's striking geologic and natural history are on display.

Hardcover: $45.00
320 pp., 380 color and b/w photos and illustrations, 11"x10"
ISBN: 9780870204524

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