Lodging for Apple Blossom Races at Carpenter Nature Center

Need some lodging and relaxation after running the Apple Blossom Races at Carpenter Nature Center on Sunday, May 17? We provide massages for those tired legs and relaxation, along with pampering you with a 4 course breakfast. Carpenter Nature Center is less than a 5 minute drive from The Arbor Inn. You can choose your race (2K Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk, 10K or 1/2 marathon) or just come to watch and cheer for the runners. The 5K, 10K and 1/2 marathon all start at 8:00 a.m. with the 2K Fun Run following the timed races, approximately at 11:30 a.m. All races finish in front of the Nature Center’s Interpretive Center. All half marathon finishers will receive a race medallion, and awards will be given to the top three overall winners and age division winners in the 5K, 10K and half marathon. All ages welcome to run in the 2K Fun Run but awards will only be given to ages 12 and under. The 2K is free and is a great race for the family to run together. Proceeds from this event will benefit the environmental education programs and habitat preservation at the Nature Center. If you haven't registered for the race yet please call (651) 480-1958 for a registration form or check their website at http://www.carpenternaturecenter.org/. We would love to spoil you so if you are looking for lodging and are participating in the Apple Blossom Races at Carpenter Nature Center give us a call!

Summer is Here When Flat Pennies Ice Cream, Located Along the Great River Road, Opens!

Summer is here when Flat Pennies Ice Cream located along the Great River Road opens! We are always thrilled to bid farewell to winter and embrace the signs of summer, especially when seasonal businesses re-open their doors. We had a chance to run down the river about 35 minutes and pay a visit to this fantastic ice cream shop along the railroad tracks. They offer great sandwiches and...of course..fantastic ice cream, shakes and malts. This little shop is such a treat that even many trains will "stop in their tracks" to get a tasty bite. Flat Pennies even offers a caboose to host parties and other events. The story behind this delicious stop was also an inspiration for a childrens book entitled Climb Aboard by Susan Huppert. It is a delightful story of the caboose and its venture to arrive at Flat Pennies. You can visit their website at http://www.flatpennies.com/. So..welcome spring and summer! Flat Pennies Ice Cream has opened its doors and is convienently located right along the Great River Road in Wisconsin!

Fish Fry Friday Specials Near Prescott

If you enjoy a good fish fry, Prescott, WI is a special place to be on Fridays. We are surrounded by great restaurants that have spectacular Friday night fish fry menus. A partial list includes Prescott's own Philanders Bar & Grill and The Courtyard (non-smoking), Minnesota's The Point restaurant (3 miles away across the river), and east towards Ellsworth is The Valley. The type of fish varies from cod to walleye and more. Pack up after work on Friday night, enjoy a fresh fish fry and come see us for a relaxing, spontaneous get-a-way. Guaranteed your time with us in Prescott will be special and the Friday fish fry spectacular!