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Gene- your trip sounds great! I'm originally from Madison, and would heartily recommend you spending some time in SW Wisconsin even if Taliesin is not open, which I hope it is. This part of the state is unglaciated, and is beautiful rolling hills and river valleys, hardwood forests, and lovely family farms tucked into the hollows. Another big tourist attraction near Taliesin is the House on the Rock, a sprawling cliff-top home/museum/oddity. There is also Devils Lake State Park (a gloriously clear swimming lake, with camping), Wisconsin Dells (tourist mecca), and many small, local cheese makers and breweries in the area too. Some other nice camping areas might include Governor Dodge State Park near Dodgeville; Tower Hill State park near Taliesin; Blue Mounds State Park near Mt. Horeb; and Wyalusing State Park near Prarie du Chien, high above the Mississippi river. This corner of the state is my absolute favorite place for road-bicycling, if you're into that sort of thing. There are also several rails-to-trails bike paths in the area, which are flat, gravel trails on former RR beds. These typically wind through the countryside and farms, going through small towns for lunch stops. All in all, an enchanting part of the country with really nice people. Talking about it is making me want to go! Maybe I will see you out there...-tim
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