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Things to Do in Winter with Kids in Pleasant Prairie

Winter can be a challenging time to keep kids entertained, especially with cold weather and snow. However, if you're in or near Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, there are plenty of fun activities for kids to embrace the outdoors or take comfort inside! Get Out And See What Pleasant Prairie Has to Offer Visit Pleasant Prairie’s Christmas Holiday Lights Tour Many of the homes in Pleasant Prairie create incredible holiday light displays for our Christmas Holiday Lights Tour. Visit Pleasant Prairie creates a map and guide to the BEST holiday lights in the Village. Some of the stops include holiday…

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PHOTO GUIDE: The Most Instagram-worthy Spots in Pleasant Prairie and Beyond

Pleasant Prairie and the surrounding areas are full of unique, picturesque locations sure to brighten up your feed. This photo guide will keep any shutterbug busy with beaches, adventures, local favorites, and even a few hidden gems! Don’t forget to use #VisitPleasantPrairie for a chance to be featured on our Instagram account! SIGNS AND MURALS There are 23 of these rustic wooden signs scattered around Wisconsin that welcome folks to our great state. The most photographed sign is right here in Pleasant Prairie! Map it: Wisconsin Welcome Sign You can’t miss this colorful Welcome to…

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Let’s Hit the Trails In Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie locals take great pride in the beauty, peace and adventure offered on our trails. Whether you’re here for an athletic event at the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex or relaxing at one of our award-winning hotels, the natural world is calling your name to explore our nature trails, biking trails and easy going walking paths. The last trail we feature is one of the most dog-friendly in the area! Reconnect with Nature on This Pleasant Prairie Trail Hackbarth Trail - 1.9 miles Of all the trails in Pleasant Prairie, Hackbarth Trail tops the list for the most diverse and well populated with…

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4 Tips For Taking Great Fall Pictures of Your Family

Fall is upon us! I can see and feel it already. This is my favorite time and I am excited to be able to photograph the most beautiful season of the year. Here’s a quick list of four tips on WHEN-WHERE-WHAT-HOW for anyone who wants to attempt capturing the beautiful backdrop of fall colors in their family pictures. I know the struggle (especially when getting littles to all smile at the same time!) and have a few suggestions to make it a success. Tip 1: WHEN In my opinion, the prime color time is the second and third weeks of October in Pleasant Prairie. It varies each year with the intensity…

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Puerto Backyarda: Vacationing Locally

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…

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Friend-chip Goals

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…

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Getting Through Together - But Apart

All over the world people are coming to terms with what the new ‘normal’ is like under various types of quarantine. The accounts vary from disbelief to sadness, to fear, to even courage. The flight or fight response is normal. Who’s to say how you should feel or respond to these trying times? What we’ve learned about humans is that since the beginning of time, we have been resilient. As a whole, strong. United we stand. Divided we fall. That phrase has been used throughout history to describe how we can overcome issues that could otherwise overwhelm us as a Nation – though most who…

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

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…

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Avoid Crowds by Exploring Pleasant Prairie's Wide Open Spaces

Let’s face it. The world is full of things that can hurt us – but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t live our best life. Of course, we should be diligent and take precautions where necessary, but we’ve still got to get out there and do things. Winter is in the rearview mirror and spring is quickly approaching. As cabin fever takes over and the need to get out sets in, perhaps crowded places aren’t where you want to be. It’s time to check out places and activities that get you out there – but where you still feel like you have space...and Pleasant Prairie is just the place to be! A variety of…

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