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Date: Saturday, July 19, 2014Southern Kettle Moraine & Holy Hill Scenic DriveHosts: Jim & Marcy H |
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Update #2 (July 03, 2014)
Join Jim & Marcy on Saturday, July 19th, on some of the most beautiful Miata roads through the Southern Kettle Moraine area. We begin by meeting at the Nagawaukee Park and Ride in Delafield (near several restaurants) at the northwest corner of the intersection of I-94 and Highway 83. The Drivers Meeting will be at 8:30 AM, so if you wish to grab a bite before that, plan to arrive by 8:00 or earlier. There is a Perkins and a McDonalds nearby, and a Starbucks and a Panera in the Kohl’s shopping area across Hwy. 83. There are 2 gas stations at the intersection as well, just south of I-94. We will tour the curving roads of Kettle Moraine State Forest and make a morning stop at the Elegant Farmer for delicious treats. Bring a small cooler if you plan to take some home! Then we wind our way through more scenic roads to the Delafield Brewhaus for lunch. The afternoon takes us on beautiful rustic roads surrounding Holy Hill, a magnificent monastery in Hubertus, where we will stop to enjoy the splendid countryside vistas, as well as self-tour the grounds, gift shop and church. Our day will end in Hartland at Senor Tomas' Mexican Restaurant. Reservations: RSVP by July 12th to marcyh@wi.rr.com, or 414-507-4110. Attendance List: (posted July 14, 2014)
* * * For those wanting to stay overnight either before or after the event, here are some hotels at the intersesction of I-94 and Hwy. 83 (not far from the beginning or end of the run): Holiday Inn Express & Suites Delafield Country Pride Inn LaQuinta Inn Delafield
Moraine refers to any glacially formed accumulation of unconsolidated debris which can occur in formerly glaciated regions, such as those areas acted upon by a past ice age. Wisconsin moraine was created when the Green Bay Lobe of the Laurentide Ice Sheet collided with the Lake Michigan Lobe of the glacier, depositing sediment. More than 20,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests can be found in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, making this a popular area for a wide variety of visitors. The 3,500-acre Scuppernong River Habitat Area is the largest wet prairie east of the Mississippi River. The moraine is dotted with kettles (holes or depressions) caused by buried glacial ice that subsequently melted. This process left depressions ranging from small ponds to large lakes and enclosed valleys. Elkhart Lake, Lake Geneva and Big Cedar Lake are among the larger kettles now filled with water.
Holy Hill is located in southeast Wisconsin, on the highest elevation in that part of the state. Situated on 435 acres of rural countryside, it provides visitors an opportunity to enjoy the peace, beauty and serenity of Holy Hill. Hundreds of years ago, American Indians of the area came to Holy Hill because the Holy Hill is located in southeast Wisconsin, on the highest elevation in that part of the state. Situated on 435 acres of rural countryside, it provides visitors an opportunity to enjoy the peace, beauty and serenity of Holy Hill. Hundreds of years ago, American Indians of the area came to Holy Hill because they considered it a sacred place. Holy Hill was declared a Shrine of Mary in the early 1900s. The Shrine was raised to the status of Minor Basilica in 2006. Many ethnic groups continue a tradition of yearly pilgrimages that can be traced to Holy Hill's earliest beginnings. Others come as sightseers or hikers. Families frequently come to participate in Sunday liturgy and remain to picnic on the wooded grounds. For more information, visit the website: http://www.holyhill.com. |
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