Summertime Trivia

Name Your Rate

Fishing Report

Thrasher's Puts on a Show

Green Lake Feature: Wallenfang's

Raw Bar

1. What were bikini swim suits named after?
a. A group of islands
b. A famous model
c. A beach

2. How much ice cream does the average American eat in a year?
a. 20 ounces
b. 20 quarts
c. 20 gallons

3. What state do the most U.S. travelers want to visit this summer?
a. California
b. Florida
c. New York

4. If you don't live near an ocean, a wave pool can give you that seaside feel. How tall are the world's biggest artificial waves?
a. Eight feet
b. Five feet
c. Thirteen feet

5. What were women's swimming suits made of in the early 1900s?
a. Paper
b. Cotton
c. Wool

6. The longest frankfurter ever was cooked at a summer cookout in 1999. How long was it?
a. 9 feet, 4 inches
b. 11 feet, 4 inches
c. 13 feet, 4 inches

One of my pet peeves is not feeling comfortable while traveling. I'm not referring to the wrong pair of shoes, I'm talking about locals who are less than welcoming.

Well, you don't have to worry about that in Green Lake. We pride ourselves on making every visitor feel right at home. Whether you are here for a long or short visit, you'll find us treating you like part of our extended family. Everywhere you go, you will receive a hearty hello or an offering of help. Most people come back year after year and visit their newfound friends.

Read on for area news and events, but remember: Don't feel like a tourist, feel like part of our Green Lake family.

Happy travels,
Loni

Back by popular demand is our "Name Your Rate" program. During the months of July and August you can name the rate you wish to pay for a standard room at our resort. All reasonable offers* will be accepted!

Rooms are going fast so call today to ensure you get the room at the rate you want. If you have any questions about this program or want to submit your offer, call 800.444.2812.

*Heidel House Resort reserves the right to determine what is an acceptable offer. Program is based on availability and some restrictions may apply. Program is good for any room booked between 7/1/04 and 8/31/04.

The water temperature is a nice 75 degrees and visibility is really improving. Fishing is beginning to pick up as the water temperatures rise. Currently, the best bites on Green Lake are Lake Trout and Panfish. Lake Trout are biting in 50 to 100 feet of water. Bluegills are active in weeds on the main lake in 8 to 15 feet of water.

Small and Largemouth Bass are in shallow waters and over gravel and rocky areas. The Whitebass are moving into the deep water and a few are being caught. Walleye and Northern action is slow right now. The inlet on the east side of the lake is still producing Whitebass, Walleye, Panfish and Catfish, but the catches have slowed since the fish are moving into the main lake. Carp are still working the surface in the backwaters and along the shores.

For more information on fishing guides and their fishing reports please see the fishing section on the Green Lake Chamber website or call the Chamber at 800-253-7354.

Lou & Peter Berryman will perform at Thrasher's Opera House in downtown Green Lake on July 17 at 7:30 p.m. Their whimsical and wonderfully accessible performance of hilarious, quirky, yet oddly profound songs leave audiences with cheeks aching from smiles. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults - $16, Students - $14, Seniors - $14.

Name: Wallenfang's
Location: 540 North Street, Green Lake
Tidbits: Wallenfang's opened their doors for the first time on June 15, 1975. They are a family-owned business with the third generation running the operation today.

A diverse selection of fine cheese and sausage is delivered fresh to their door. Each time you go, your sure to find new selections of popcorn, soup mixes, French toast mixes, preserves, fish batter, bread mixes, pancake and muffin mixes, and specialty mustards.

Wallenfang's is known throughout the area for their gift packages. They can create a custom package to suit any occasion. For more information about Wallenfang's, call 1-800-523-4657.

Grey Rock is the proud host of the area's only Raw Bar. Each weekend during the summer, dine on the freshest oysters, shrimp, lobster, king crab legs and mussels around. This will be an experience you'll never forget. The Raw Bar makes an excellent appetizer to our award-winning, nightly menu.

Start with a one-of-a-kind cocktail in the Grey Rock lounge. Find out just what a "Sidecar" is. Try other classics like: The Bond Martini, The Gibson, The Chicago Winner, The FDR, and The Cosmopolitan.