Burlington Back 40 4-H members Justin Ehrhart (left) and Grace Boyle load books into one of two little free libraries installed in Burlington parks Sept. 7. One is in Riverside Park, and the other in Echo Park. The libraries allow people to take a book or leave a book for […]

  Hundreds of motorcycles wait for riders to mount them Sunday for the annual Toy Run to benefit Love Inc. The annual motorcycle ride raises money to fund Christmas baskets and gifts for those in need at Love Inc.

Volunteers paint designs on the Born Learning Trail Saturday at Echo Park. The trail, which encourages educational interaction between children and adults, went in as part of United Way’s “Day of Caring” across Racine County. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

The dam at Echo Park was a popular gathering place last week, as wild geese from the area used it as a landing (and launching) pad. The geese were elbowing out other wildlife – including ducks and herons – for the space. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

The Badger State Truck and Tractor Pulls, held on the main straightaway of the racetrack at the Walworth County Fair Aug. 28-29, once again filled the grandstands, entertaining the crowd with power, black smoke and a whole lot of noise. (Photo by Heather Ruenz)

Araceli Marquez (right) enjoys the cool waters of Browns Lake at Fisher Park Tuesday with her niece, Xitali. Temperatures that soared into the 90s this week sent people throughout the area to beaches, pools and air-conditioned buildings. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

Jon Brueske flips pancakes at the Town of Burlington Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Sunday in Cedar Park on Browns Lake. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

Audience members dance to the music of The Jimmys July 25 at Burlington’s B-Town Sounds event at Echo Park. Remaining shows on the schedule include: Jeannie Holiday, old school rock, on Aug. 8; Natty Nation, reggae, on Aug. 22; and the Piper Road Spring Band, bluegrass, on Sept. 12. (Photo […]