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  Dells of the Wisconsin River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Dells of the Wisconsin River (used in the singular, and also called the Wisconsin Dells) is a 5 mi (8 km) gorge on the Wisconsin River in southern Wisconsin in the United States noted for its particular scenic beauty, in particular for its unique sandstone rock formations and tributary canyons.
The nearby city of Wisconsin Dells is the center of summer tourist activity, much of it in the form of the theme parks unrelated to the river features.
The Dells was formed during the last ice age approximately 15,000 years ago, although the rock itself is much older, dating from the Cambrian approximately 510-520 million years ago when the area of Wisconsin was at the bottom of a shallow sea.
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 Wisconsin River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wisconsin River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 430 mi (692 km) long, in the state of Wisconsin in the United States.
It originates in the forests of the Lake District of northern Wisconsin, in Lac Vieux Desert near the border of the upper peninsula of Michigan.
In southern Wisconsin it encounters the terminal moraine formed during the last ice age, where it forms the spectacular Dells of the Wisconsin River.
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 Dells of the Wisconsin
Dells of the Wisconsin, The Dells,or The Wisconsin Dells,scenic part of the Wisconsin River, central Wis., NW of Portage.
The river has cut a deep gorge through 8 mi (12.9 km) of sandstone, which is carved into caves, pinnacles, and other interesting shapes, some which are beautifully colored.
The Dells is a major year-round recreation area of the Midwest; several state parks, large indoor water parks, and a casino are nearby.
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 The Wisconsin Dells
The Wisconsin Dells are dramatic rock formations found along the Wisconsin River.
The Wisconsin Dells got their name from the French term "dalles." It means "slab-like rock." Some of the more distinctive rock formations are named for objects they resemble, such as Chimney Rock.
During the 1800s, the Dells grew to be a popular tourist attraction in Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin Film Office - Production Guide - Local Offices- Wisconsin Dells   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The unique sandstone "dells" along the Wisconsin River, carved by glacial meltwaters thousands of years ago, have attracted tourists to the area for more than 150 years.
Additionally, Wisconsin Dells has recently earned acclaim as the "water capital of the world." Wisconsin Dells is home to Noah's Ark, America's largest waterpark, and the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, which boasts the nation's largest indoor waterpark.
Wisconsin Dells offers several one-of-a-kind location opportunities, and is conveniently located three hours north of Chicago, and four hours southeast of Minneapolis, via Interstates 90 and 94.
www.filmwisconsin.org /productionguide/localoffices_wisconsindells.htm   (248 words)

  
 WDNR - Dells Of The Wisconsin River State Natural Area
Access: From the intersection of Highways 12 and 13/23 in Wisconsin Dells, go east on 13 0.6 mile (across the river), then north on River Road (1st stoplight) 1.7 miles to a parking area west of the road.
Description: The Dells of the Wisconsin River encompasses over 5 miles of Wisconsin River corridor with a spectacular gorge, cliffs, tributary canyons, and rock formations carved into Cambrian sandstone.
Dells of the Wisconsin is owned by the DNR and was designated a State Natural Area in 1994.
www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/land/er/sna/sna283.htm   (364 words)

  
 Wisconsin Dells Baraboo Waterparks WI River Devil's Lake Mirror Lake Hiking
isconsin Dells is one of the most spectacular locations along the Wisconsin River and one of the state's premier vacation destinations.
Wisconsin Dells is also the Midwest's most popular destination for water parks.
Original Wisconsin Ducks: Passengers aboard the unique World War II Ducks explore 8.5 miles of land and water including the vegetation of Fern Dell, the rock walls of Red Bird Gorge and the towering cliffs of the Wisconsin River.
www.uppermidwest.net /WisconsinDells.html   (1070 words)

  
 Wisconsin Dells Accommodations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
(608) 253-1511 or (800) 364-2672, 611 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-6641 or (800) 377-1868, 1231 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2661 or (800) 999-LUNA (5862), 1111 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
www.wistravel.com /wisconsindellsaccommodations.htm   (4188 words)

  
 Wisconsin Dells Vacation - A Wisconsin Vacation Package
Wisconsin Dells has been a favorite destination for more than 150 years, due to the magnificent seven-mile stretch of the Wisconsin River on which the city is located.
Many guests don't realize their Wisconsin Dells experience is authentic and cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.
Wisconsin Dells' has a great diversity of recreational activities to offer vistors both young and old, on a year-round basis.
www.wisconsindellsvacation.com   (472 words)

  
 Bonnie Young Postcard Collection
The Narrows, Dells of the Wisconsin River - 18
The Pines, Dells of the Wisconsin River - 20
Winnebago Indians in the Dells of the Wisconsin River - 33
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 Dells_of_the_Wisconsin_River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The nearby town of Wisconsin Dells is the center of summer tourist activity, much of it in the form of the theme parks unrelated to the river features.
However, the Dells itself was never covered by glacial ice sheets - it was part of the large Driftless Area that was by-passed by the ice.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Dells of the Wisconsin River (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/sna/sna283.htm)fr:Wisconsin Dells
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 Holiday Tour Planner....Motor Coach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A Wisconsin Dells tradition since 1979 The Dickinson family welcomes you to this night of sizzlin’ fiddles and smokin’ guitars.
Interactive exhibits portray the Dells from prehistory to the 20th century including the story of the Ho Chunk people and their relationship with the land.
A cruise through time, on a stretch of the Wisconsin River where you'll experience the sights of geological wonder when wind and water created towering cliffs carved into fantastic formations and you'll listen to the history of Native Americans of the area, lumber rafting, and more.
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 Wisconsin Dells Travel
Hotels in Wisconsin Dells have been humming as families flock to the indoor water parks for a pre-summer soak.
The Wisconsin Dells River District is a city effort to transform the Business District.
The city of Wisconsin Dells decided in 1999 to devote $2.6 million to a project that was aimed at turn the city business improvement district into the new "Dells River District".
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 Dells of the Wisconsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Wisconsin, river, United States - Wisconsin, river, c.430 mi (690 km) long, rising in the lake district, NE Wis., and flowing...
Wisconsin Dells for adults: as this family-friendly destination grows up, it offers more and more pleasures for grown-ups.
Wisconsin Dells, Wis., Developer Keeps Up in Competitive World of Water Parks.
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 Dells of the Wisconsin River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The nearby town of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is the center of summer tourist activity, much of it in the form of the theme parks unrelated to the river features.
The evenutal bursting of the ice dam unleashed a catastrophic flood, dropping the lakes depth dropped to 50 ft (15 m) and cutting deep, narrow gorges and unusual rock formations into the sandstone seen today.
The area of the Dells provide a mixture of plant communities, including northern and southern oak and pine forests, as well as oak savanna, moist cliff, and dry cliffs, The cliffs provide unique niches for plants, some of which are very rare in Wisconsin, including:
read-and-go.hopto.org /Wisconsin-geography/Dells-of-the-Wisconsin-River.html   (496 words)

  
 Wisconsin Dells Vacation Package - Dalles of the Wisconsin River
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Wisconsin Dells Vacation Packages in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Come and see the Dalles of the Wisconsin River.
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 The Original Dells Experience Jet Boats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
We are the original Wisconsin River Jet Boat Trip and the first Jet Boat Tour in the Midwest.
The Dells Experience Jet Boats operate on the Upper Dells of the Wisconsin River.
Let the Wisconsin River dazzle you as you travel the first eight miles around picturesque "Black Hawk" Island.
www.dellsjetboats.com /tour2.htm   (398 words)

  
 Riverwalk Hotel - Wisconsin Dells - Riverwalk Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
We stayed at the River Walk recently and were very happy with the hotel, even though we were definately here during the off season and the pool and restaurant were closed.
The gentleman that took care of us on check-in was very nice and we were given a free upgrade to a room with a balcony and a view of the river, which I...
The balcony over the river was the first greeting, along with a hot tub that could easily fit four, a king bed, steam shower and wonderful restaurant.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g60403-d262607-Reviews-a_als.0-Riverwa...   (782 words)

  
 River Cliff Bed & Breakfast, Wisconsin Dells, bed and breakfast, Wisconsin, inns
River Cliff Bed and Breakfast is a rustic tri-level located on the lower Dells of the Wisconsin River.
We are high atop one of the beautiful rock outcroppings you come to the Wisconsin Dells to see, in fact the tour boats go right in front of our property.
We have about 200 feet of water frontage and we are located in about an acre of pine forest, so we are very quite and secluded, but still we are only 4 minutes from downtown Wisconsin Dells and their world famous activities.
www.bbhost.com /hawksviewbb   (306 words)

  
 Wisconsin Dells - Hotels, Resorts, Water Park and more!: Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Wilderness Woods is Wisconsin Dells' newest golf course, carefully set amid hundreds of acres of scenic woodland.
OK Corral Riding Stable is a family-owned, family-run attraction for visitors to the Wisconsin Dells area.
We give a fully narrated scenic tour through the World-famous Upper Dells of the Wisconsin River.
www.wisconsindell.com /Attractions/more2.htm   (348 words)

  
 Wisconsin Dells Rentals
In the Wisconsin Dells Area we are lucky enough to be near one of Wisconsin's most beautiful State parks in Devil's Lake, and just a short distance to many other state and county parks.
Dells of The Wisconsin River Natural Area - More To Come.
Adventurous river float trips on the Baraboo River in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
www.wisconsindellsrentals.com /wisconsin_dells.html   (401 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast Wisconsin Dells WI Wisconsin Cabins & Rentals - City guide
The house was moved in 2001 and completely renovated to give the feel of the history while offering all of the modern conveniences you would expect today.
Buckley House, The 3765 County P, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965,
Wisconsin Dells KOA S235 Stand Rock, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965,
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 Wisconsin Dells   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Altitude 7,500 ft. This view to the NNE reveals the city of Wisconsin Dells at right center, a portion of the Lower Dells of the Wisconsin River at lower right, and the Upper Dells at upper center.
The Upper Dells, a narrow gorge as little as 100 feet in width in places, was created when the waters of Glacial Lake Wisconsin cut a new channel through weak Cambrian Sandstone here about 14,000 years ago as it emptied southwestward into the lower Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers.
The communities of Wisconsin Dells and adjacent Lake Delton (lower left) appear relatively undeveloped in this 1966 photograph, but today numerous amusement parks and recreational businesses make it the prime tourist- oriented locale in Wisconsin.
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 Shamrock Motel Resort & Suites in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Bring the whole family to the heart of the Dells.
We are conveniently located on Wisconsin Dells Parkway right across the street from America's largest family water park,
Wisconsin Dells across from the River Walk along the Wisconsin River.
www.shamrock-dells.com   (136 words)

  
 Dells Club Condos, Wisconsin - Timeshare Rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Situated on a magnificent bluff overlooking the Wisconsin River, the Dells Club offers an outstanding view and wonderful amenities.
The whole family will enjoy the natural sandy beach for fun and sunning by the beautiful Wisconsin River.
The Dells Club is just nine miles from Downtown Wisconsin Dells, the number one family vacation destination in the Midwest.
www.funstays.com /dells.htm   (247 words)

  
 Wisconsin Dells Resort, Wisconsin Indoor Water Park, Wisconsin Dells Family Vacation, Chula Vista Resort and Conference ...
Fall family vacations at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells are just naturally more fun and beautiful.
The beautiful tapestry of color at Cold Water Canyon golf course is a visual reminder of the flickering fireplaces that warm you in the evening.
Choose Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells for your next family vacation, reunion, church outing or corporate meeting.
www.chulavistaresort.com   (196 words)

  
 Wisconsin River: The Dells
The river varies in width from 50 to 1,000 feet and up to 150 feet in depth.
The wind and weather have aided the rock outcroppings and sheer cliffs in developing a unique character not seen elsewhere in Wisconsin in such an overwhelming display.
The softer elements, being more submissive to the weathering, have left behind intricate and gargoylic sculptures of the harder rock....
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 Welcome to Wisconsin Dells and Captain C.R. Soma's Dells Cruises. From the Past to the Present
The Soma family grew up in the Dells, on the river and have been giving Dells boat tours since 1922; the Dells original dinner and cocktail cruises!
Captain Soma's Dells Cruises offer a way to take in the exquisite views found along the Upper Dells of the Wisconsin River.
We are looking forward to your visit to our beautiful and peaceful hideaway, just north of Wisconsin Dells on the Upper Dells of the Wisconsin River.
www.dellscruises.com   (201 words)

  
 USGS Real-Time Water Data for USGS 05404000 WISCONSIN RIVER NEAR WISCONSIN DELLS, WI
In 1938, when the maximum of record occurred, there were 21 reservoirs above station, the two large reservoirs, Petenwell and Castle Rock, were not in existence.
Diurnal fluctuation is caused by powerplant of Wisconsin Power and Light Company at Wisconsin Dells.
Percent exceedance means that 80, 50, or 20 percent of all daily mean flows for 11/11 have been greater than the value shown.
waterdata.usgs.gov /usa/nwis/uv?site_no=05404000   (168 words)

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