TRAVEL

Skijoring with sled dogs and more to do around Wisconsin this week

Elaine Rewolinski
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Cave of the Mounds in Blue Mounds is below the frost line and stays at around 50 degrees year round.

Horicon: Nature Walk. Snowshoes are provided for a guided morning walk to explore winter activity on the marsh Jan. 9. Warm up with a tour of the Explorium and learn about the history of Horicon Marsh. horiconmarsh.org

Ashland: Sleigh & Cutter Rally. Enjoy a free sleigh ride and view antique sleighs on parade Jan. 12. Northwoods Harness Club hosts the event at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, with food and refreshments available on the grounds. nglvc.org

La Farge: KVR Winter Festival. Take a horse-drawn bobsled ride, adventure into ice caves, or hit the target with a frozen turkey at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Jan. 12. Cheer on the Tri-state Alaskan Malamute Club as they command their canines in sled dog and skijoring races. kvr.state.wi.us/Events

Ontario: Candlelight Ski/Hike and Winter Stargazing. Wildcat Mountain State Park welcomes winter hikers for an evening of outdoor activities from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 12. Telescopes and astronomy information will be presented by the Astro Educators. dnr.wi.gov/Calendar/Events/Parks

Blue Mounds: Winter Glow Tours. Head underground Jan. 13 for a lesson on minerals that glow in the dark. Explore Cave of the Mounds by flashlight on this tour suitable for the entire family. caveofthemounds.com