Colorful beads, in necklaces or bracelets or simply bagged for future stringing, are sought-after souvenirs. Boys and girls can buy leather bags to hang around their necks and tiny scraps of soft rabbit fur to clutch and stroke. About 10,000 people usually attend the Big Island Rendezvous. Paul and 120 miles west of LaCrosse, Wisconsin. If you don't want to leave the past for modern comforts at night, you can rent a tepee, already set up and ready to sleep families as large as 10 on the rendezvous grounds.
Canoe rentals are available.
This restored 1800s village includes a general store, post office, school, county jail and barbershop, as well as a large library. Originally published in FamilyFun magazine . Sign up now for a free year offer . Please keep in mind that phone numbers, addresses and prices are subject to change. Originally published in March 1996.