Caledonia, Columbia County, Wisconsin

The Leopold Wetland Management District is named after Aldo Leopold, who is widely acknowledged as the father of wildlife conservation in America. Leopold is perhaps best known as the author of A Sand County Almanac, a book compiled of essays written on his farm in central Wisconsin. In tribute to his philosophy, the Leopold Wetland Management District is dedicated to preserving, restoring, and enhancing wildlife habitat in Wisconsin for the benefit of present and future generations. The district, established in 1993, manages over 12,000 acres (49 km2) of waterfowl production areas (WPAs) in 17 southeastern Wisconsin counties, covering some of the most important waterfowl areas of Wisconsin. The district also administers 45 conservation easements, totaling 3,000 acres (12 km2), in 34 eastern Wisconsin counties. WPAs consist of wetland habitat surrounded by grassland and woodland communities. While WPAs are managed primarily for ducks and geese, they also provide habitat for a variety of other wildlife species such as non-game grassland birds, shorebirds, wading birds, minks, muskrats, wild turkeys, and deer.

Cascade Mountain is located in Portage, Wisconsin. It has 47 trails, 4 terrain parks, and an 800-foot-long chute for snow tubing.

Dekorra is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,350 at the 2000 census.

The Zona Gale House is a historic house located at 506 West Edgewater Street in Portage, Wisconsin. It is locally and generally significant for its association with literature and unique architecture.

The Baraboo River is a tributary of the Wisconsin River, about 70 mi (115 km) long, in south-central Wisconsin in the United States. Via the Wisconsin River, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River. The Baraboo River was probably named after a French trader in the area, Francois Barbeau, although it may also be a corruption of a French word or phrase.

The Society Hill Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 for its architectural significance.

The Portage Community School District in Portage, Wisconsin, is a combination of seven elementary schools. The two centralized schools are Woodridge Elementary (Pre-K through 1) and John Muir Elementary (2 through 6). There are four outline schools, Fort Winnebago Elementary (K through 6) is located in Columbia County on the outer edge of Portage. Rusch Elementary (K through 6) is located in downtown Portage and is the second largest elementary school. Endeavor Elementary (K through 6) is located in Marquette County in the town of Endeavor. Lewiston Elementary (K through 6) is located in the outer land of Portage and is the smallest elementary school in the district. The Portage Community School District also encompasses the Wayne E. Bartels Middle School (7 through 8). The middle school was recently renamed in 2010 after the death of the principal Wayne Bartels. The school board unanimously decided to rename the school in his honor. The Portage Community School District is home to the Portage High School (9 through 12). Portage High School mascot is a ‘flying P’ for the Portage Warriors. The high school offers many opportunities for students to become involved in events, clubs, sports, and other activities. Portage High School offers: FBLA, FFA, Key Club, Skills USA, Student Council, German Club, Spanish Club, HOSA, GSA, Writing Club, Video Club, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Scrabble Club, Captain's Academy, Destination Imagination, National Honor Society, Student Tutors, Weightlifting Club, Art Club, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Wrestling, Marching Band, Choir, Swimming, Curling, Tennis, Golf, Track, Softball, Ski Team, Color Guard.

Portage station is an Amtrak intercity train station in Portage, Wisconsin. It is served by the daily round trips of the Borealis and Empire Builder. The depot is a small square brick structure constructed during the Amtrak era that is located near a Canadian Pacific Kansas City yard office. The office occupies what was formerly the Portage passenger depot, served by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) prior to the creation of Amtrak. There are no station staff in Portage. In October 2011, Lamers Bus Lines began offering a daily stop at the station, with service between Madison and Wausau. This service was transferred to Van Galder Coach USA in 2022.

The Portage Industrial Waterfront Historic District is in Portage, Wisconsin.

Portage is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 10,581 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city in Columbia County. The city is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. Portage was named for the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway, a portage between the Fox River and the Wisconsin River, which was recognized by Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet during their discovery of a route to the Mississippi River in 1673. The city's slogan is "Where the North Begins."

Portage Municipal Airport (FAA LID: C47) is a city owned public use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) northwest of the central business district of Portage, a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, in which it is categorized as a local general aviation facility.

The Henry Merrell House is located in Portage, Wisconsin.