Canoe or tube the Sugar River. If you don't have a canoe or tube you can rent them at S&B Tubing 100 E Main St, Albany, WI 53502 608-862-3933, at Crazy Horse Campground N3201 Crazy Horse Ln, Brodhead, WI 53520 608-897-2207, or at Brodhead Park and Recreations Department 1111 w 2nd Ave, Brodhead, WI 53520 608-897-2159.

Bike or Hike our state trails. The Sugar River State Trail is 23 miles from the headquarters in New Glarus to Brodhead. The Badger State Trail is 25 miles from Paoli to Monroe and joins the Jane Addams Trail in Illinois which is 6.5 miles from Monroe. You can also ride the Military Ridge Trail in Mount Horeb.

Golf our beautiful courses in the area.There are several to choose from. ARGUE-ment Golf Course N9603 Argue Rd, New Glarus, WI 53574 608-527-6366, Edelweiss Chalet Country Club W4764 Edelweiss Rd, New Glarus, WI 53574 608-527-2315, Windy Acres Golf Course N1005 Cty K, Monroe, WI 53566 608-328-3240, Decatur Lake Golf Course N3941 Golf Course Rd, Brodhead, WI 53520 608-897-2777, Yellowstone Golf Course 15750 Old Q Rd, Blanchardville, WI 53516 608-543-3663, Norsk Golf Bowl 2755 Golf Bowl Rd, Mount Horeb, WI 53572 608-437-3399.

Festivals through out the summer. May 23-26 Albany has their Yesteryears Days. They celebrate with a street dance, a parade & chicken BBQ. June 12-15 Darlington has Canoe Fest, their largest city festival. June 13-15 Monroe has Balloon Rally & Taste of Monroe. Hot air balloons, car show, craft fair. July 11-13 Monticello has their Homecoming at Montesian Park. They celebrate with ballgames, fish boil, entertainment, water fights, tug-of-war, carnival, sand & mud voleyball and much more. August 9-10 Brodhead has Covered Bridge Days. Flea market, war history, antique car & tractor show, street dance, and much more. August 2 Mount Horeb has their National Mustard Days.  Celebrate  the mustard museum with games, music, food and cook-offs. August 23 Mount Horeb has their Fire Muster. Celebrate with firefighter compitions, games, food, and music. Sept. 20 Monroe offers the Berghoff and Blues Festival. They have some of the finest blues music around. Sept. 19-21 Monroe is hosting CheeseDays.  Sept. 27 Mount Horeb hosts the Thirsty Troll Brew Fest. Taste beers from Wisconsin and surrounding area.