How Kilbourn City Became Wisconsin Dells: The 1931 Rename
Discover how Kilbourn City, named in 1856 for railroad leader Byron Kilbourn, officially became Wisconsin Dells in 1931—and how your family can spot the story today downtown and along the Wisconsin River’s famous sandstone gorge.
Why U.S. Army Engineers Studied Wisconsin Dells River Navigation
Discover why the U.S. Army and early engineers paid close attention to Wisconsin Dells’ narrow, sandstone-walled river bottlenecks—and how that history can make your next boat tour or family visit even more memorable.
Historic Churches in Wisconsin Dells: Dates, Details, Quick Visits
Add a calm, kid-friendly 30–60 minute indoor break to your Wisconsin Dells trip with quick-hit facts on historic churches near Bonanza Camping Resort—founding dates, easy architecture cues, respectful visiting tips, and one neat story per stop.
Early Downtown Wisconsin Dells Fires: How the Town Rebuilt
Step into a “then vs. now” stroll through downtown Wisconsin Dells (once called Kilbourn) to see how major fires—especially the 1866 blaze—shaped rebuilding, improved fire response, and left clues you can still spot today.
66 CCC-Era Projects Near the Dells You Can Still See
Swap splash lines for stone lines: just minutes from Bonanza Camping Resort, discover CCC-era stairways, hand-set walls, and rustic park craftsmanship near Wisconsin Dells—plus a kid-friendly spotter’s guide and easy half-day loops to see what’s still standing today.
Follow the Fur Trade: Wisconsin River Routes Near the Dells
Follow the Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells like an ancient highway with a quick, kid-friendly timeline and a visitor-ready plan for scenic overlooks, short walks, and optional paddle moments—plus a simple, accurate way to connect fur trade history to real places without guessing.
How Dells Glass-Plate Negatives Were Made—and Preserved
Discover how Wisconsin Dells glass-plate negatives were made in the landscape, how to spot fun then-and-now clues in historic photos, and how museums (and families) preserve these fragile “photo originals” for memory-making today.
Wisconsin Dells Narrows: Rapids, Risk, and River Safety Lessons
Discover why the Wisconsin Dells Narrows earned a reputation for rapids, tight sandstone corridors, and hidden river hazards—and learn simple, family-friendly safety tips for choosing a guided tour or a DIY paddle with confidence.
Bat Watching Wisconsin Dells: Echoes in Crystal Cave Tours
Swap water slides for after-dark science as Crystal Cave’s glittering halls, pocket bat detectors and a cozy Bonanza campsite let you hear, watch and record Wisconsin Dells’ mosquito-munching bats in real time.
Paint, Hide, Share: Dells River Rock Workshop Adventure
Swap your screen for a paintbrush and turn Wisconsin Dells river rocks into eco-friendly keepsakes at Bonanza Camping Resort’s family-friendly workshop, perfectly timed between waterpark thrills and campfire nights.