Posts by Sarah Howard

2021 Cheer On Pleasant Prairie Triathlon Map

The Best Places To Watch The Pleasant Prairie Triathlon

By Sarah Howard on Jun. 25, 2021

Excitement is palpable in Pleasant Prairie right now. Hosted by Race Day Events, the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon returns, Sunday, June 27th. After the pandemic hiatus in 2020, more than 1,000 athletes are ready to compete at Prairie Springs Park. New this year: Pleasant Prairie will also serve as the 2021 Americas Triathlon Para Championships site, which is the last Paralympic qualifier before the Tokyo Olympics. Let's cheer on triathletes and Paralympic hopefuls! Below is a Pleasant Prairie Triathlon route map including four locations that offer great views and easy parking to watch these…

Carol Beach Lake Michigan family - Village Pic

Puerto Backyarda: Vacationing Locally

By Sarah Howard on May. 22, 2020

The "it's five o'clock somewhere" state of mind is one that I've been craving lately. With no plans on traveling far in the near future, I'm going to feed my appetite for adventure, safely, right here in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin – the place I proudly now call home. It is, after all, the perfect slice of paradise in our corner of America's Dairyland - WISCONSIN! With its picturesque landscapes, unique open spaces for outdoor recreation, and access to some of the best attractions in the U.S., it feels like our Village has the best of it all. I really want to use this time to kick back and…

Friend-chip Goals

By Sarah Howard on May. 16, 2020

There's nothing like the sight or smell of freshly baked cookies. Whether welcoming new neighbors or creating tasty memories with the kids or grandkids, these popular treats are the perfect way to let someone know they are special to you. Many people, however, can be very particular about their choice of cookie. With that in mind, if a business is savvy enough to perfect a cookie recipe and gift the finished product as part of their signature first impression to customers - it better be good. That is exactly what our DoubleTree by Hilton in Pleasant Prairie has done, with visitors always…

Live, Laugh, Love: Ways To Share You Care During COVID-19

By Sarah Howard on Mar. 22, 2020

This past week was really something, wasn't it? Each day - some days, every hour - felt like the carpet was getting pulled under our feet. Yes, this week was tough, but our community continued to shine - regardless of how cloudy the forecast was. Within the past few days I've come across some of the most educational, fun, and inspiring messages across social media: Supporting local businesses (ordering out, purchasing art kits, buying gift cards, etc...). Dropping off donations to our first responders Making chalk art on sidewalks for people to enjoy while out on walks and many more! SO…