Rustic Road 94 is a 4.6-mile scenic drive located in Green County, Wisconsin, following Skinner Hollow Road between WIS 81 and County J. Winding through the towns of Jordan and Adams, the route offers picturesque views of rolling valleys, streams, and wooded landscapes in the heart of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. The road is named after…
Dougherty Creek is a 16-mile trout stream in southwestern Wisconsin, flowing through Green and Lafayette Counties. The creek winds its way through rolling farmland, small forests, and wetlands before joining the East Branch of the Pecatonica River. Along its course, it is fed by tributaries such as Prairie Brook. Recognized as a Class II trout…
Running 10 miles through the picturesque Bonner Branch valley, this county-operated trail links Belmont with the 47-mile Cheese Country Trail in Calamine. The Pecatonica State Trail follows the old Milwaukee Road railroad corridor that at one time hauled lead through this valley, reminiscent of the mining era which once dominated this region of Wisconsin. The…
Cadiz Springs is a day use area that provides picnicking, hiking, hunting, fishing and wildlife watching opportunities. Located in southwest Wisconsin’s driftless area, the landscape is uniquely different from the rest of the state. Here the bogs, marshes and many lakes are replaced by rolling hills and valleys with spring-fed streams. There is no camping…
Enjoy a peaceful float through the countryside and past high bluffs. The river passes through the village of Argyle where there are boat landings above and below the dam. Put in at Blanchardville, Thunder Bridge (River Road north of Argyle) or in the Village of Argyle. Take out at River Road, Argyle or Blackhawk Memorial…
Voted best 9-hole Golf Course of 2017 by the GCOW. Under new ownership in 2020, this golf course is located in southern Wisconsin along the Pecatonica River, just outside of Argyle. Along with some challenging holes, this course is suitable for all.
Numerous marked ATV routes totaling 139 miles along secondary roads in the Argyle vicinity connect to the multipurpose Pecatonica and Cheese Country Trails built on former rail beds. Official ATV Trail Maps, and Snowmobile Trail Maps can be found on the Lafayette Land Information website. Looking for some summer fun? Join our local ATV/UTV Club,…
Open for tours on the first Saturday of the month, July through October. The Saxton house is the boyhood home of Robert M. LaFollette and is Argyle’s oldest existing house. It was moved to its present location and restored by the local historic society. For more information about the historic society, see Historic Argyle Inc.
Approximately 3 miles east of Argyle on Highway 81, the Toy Train Barn Museum provides fun for the entire family and an ever-expanding layout. Here, you’ll see interactive train layouts in the barn, plus a real 12″-gauge railroad outdoors that allows you to ride past grade crossings and over wooden trestles.
Approximately 8 miles northwest of Argyle on County Hwy N, Yellowstone Lake State Park has a 455-acre lake which includes a swimming area with sand beach, picnic areas, and playgrounds, boat launch, boat rentals, and year-round fishing. The park features 28 campsites and 5 group sites plus hiking trails and groomed cross country ski trails.…