U.S. 51: Southern leg delves into La. bayou
The most unsettling attraction, as we tour the southern end of U.S. 51 in the Louisiana bayou, is simply an exit sign. It says “Ruddock,” […]
Articles by Mary Bergin
U.S. 51: Attractions abundant along highway
Here is how reps from six states have summarized the project: One million stories. One hundred cultures. One road. Wisconsin is leading the pack on […]
Milwaukee, Kohler: fine dining in fun formats
A great meal isn’t just about the food. It’s also a mesh of memorable circumstances, be it a pretty plate presentation or an exquisite setting, […]
More cities aware of gay-friendly travel value
It has taken only one year for Philadelphia to document positive results from a $1 million campaign to make itself known as a gay-friendly city. […]
Skate like an Olympian at Pettit Ice Center
On a freezing Sunday in Milwaukee, one day after U.S. men took gold and silver speedskating medals in Turino, I saw how easy it was […]
Las Vegas freebies on the Strip and beyond
The Golden Gate, in downtown Las Vegas, turned 100 this year and is the city’s oldest operating hotel. It is a charming, vintage property where […]
Arizona spring training: stops for Cactus fans
Spring training for major league baseball begins in less than a month, and the dozen teams that make up the Cactus League – including the […]
Touring the Yucatan, after Hurricane Wilma
Waiters in the U.S. aren’t likely to make a sign of the cross while slipping a $1 tip into their pocket. That is one difference […]
Elks Lodge 57, Koz’s: unusual bowling spots
The good people of Fond du Lac are quietly protecting a piece of history that is deemed significant in the world of bowling. They have […]
Joe McCarthy, Houdini at Appleton museum
I’m certainly not the first to be tempted to make comparisons between Joseph McCarthy and Houdini. Anybody else want to join in? Hmmm. That didn’t […]
Princeton, Green Lake: ‘quiet time’ appealing
It is mid January, but winter has taken its time to reappear, at least in southwestern Wisconsin. After our holiday landscape melted into a dank […]
Cooks Corner specializes in kitchenware
He has a pleasant and disarming way of hawking his merchandise. Today, it is porcelain dinnerware – 22,000 pieces that are being sold for a […]