4-16-16, 5-27-17, 7-22-17, 12-22-17, 4-5-18 + other visits
Baraboo is the county seat of Sauk County with a population of over 12,000. A city with a rich history in the circus, the Ringling family’s influence is woven into the city’s fabric and has been for over a century. Also Delavan, where we also have visited. You can also fly into the Baraboo Airport.
Before you come into the city proper, be sure to stop at Man Mound Park on the outskirts of town.It was a little hard to find, the coordinates are N43°29.309’W089°40.278′ Man Mound Road. On YouTube a short video about the mound.
Legs and feet that are missing are marked with white paint on the road.
There is also a small playground and a picnic bench at the park.
Baraboo has been a special place for Al and I since we met in 1997. We scuba dived at Devil’s Lake State Park and we were married there in 1999.
There is so much to see and do here in all seasons of the year. Summer and fall are the busiest seasons. Come in April or May or after Labor Day for smaller crowds. However, some attractions are only open during the summer season. For example, Circus World Museum. The circus performances are from late May to late August. We enjoyed a visit there in late August 2013, they have a free admission day at the end of the season. We returned 5-27-17 for Military Service Appreciation Day, also free.
Baraboo is also home to the International Crane Foundation, which we joined and visited 6-3-15.
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