Arboretum
Drive, is a very popular route for walkers, joggers and bicyclists. One of
our bike routes also goes through the Arboretum on this drive.
Capitol/UW Campus
Walk Photos
The Farmers' Market circles the Capitol
each Saturday from April through November.
Allen Centennial Gardens on the University
of Wisconsin campus. Be sure to visit this wonderful garden shortly
after leaving the Lakeshore path.
This is the view of Lake Mendota from the Memorial Union Terrace. The Terrace is a popular place to have a beer,
meet friends, eat UW Babcock Hall ice cream (sold inside the Union), and just hang out. A great stop mid-way through the walk.
Eastside Historic
Walk Photos
Orton Park was Madison's first city park
and is a popular neighborhood gathering place.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens are a highlight
of the Eastside Historic Walk. A stroll through the gardens is optional.
The Bolz Conservatory houses rainforest plants (and birds) and costs one
dollar. The gardens are free.
AVA National Convention, June 1999
The starting point for the Louisville
Walk was the famous Louisville Slugger factory and museum. Jo and
Bob Sparks add a sense of scale.
The trail at the Hueston Woods (OH) State
Park walk was well marked. John and Bob Sparks and unidentified
other.
Louisville as seen while crossing the
bridge to Indiana.