Take Ten: Birds of a feather
In my library is “How to be a (Bad) Birdwatcher” by Simon Barnes of London, a 2004 book that I think of often when chirps […]
Animals
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center goes beyond dairyland
I hear that people want to know more about the origin of their food. We’ve shared these stories for many years, often casually and sometimes […]
Elephants: As population dwindles, Milwaukee zoo’s quarters enlarge
Elephants are the world’s largest mammals, and it is harder to see one in person because the species is dwindling, in captivity and the wild. […]
Sip-n-purr: Cat yoga in Milwaukee
Yogis, I know of a place that will deepen your downward dog with a bunch of uppity cats. Uppity, adorable cats. Sip and Purr, on […]
Kentucky destinations, for horse lovers, extend beyond the Derby
Horse lovers know the arrival of May brings the grace and thrill of high-stakes thoroughbred racing. It all begins with the Kentucky Derby in Louisville […]
Some pets go to work with their owners
Back when I was a newspaper features editor in Madison, which seems like a lifetime ago, one of our most popular weekly items was “Look […]
Boutiques for bowser: Seven pet-friendly hotels
Dog lovers who don’t want to leave their pet at home might think campgrounds and the occasional cabin are their only options for full-family getaways, […]
Eagle watch: Mississippi River, Raptor Center
Up to 2,500 bald eagles winter near the Mississippi River’s locks and dams because open water makes it easier to fish for dinner. That’s why […]
Indy’s International Orangutan Center protects, learns from endangered species
Two friends move 1,000 miles together, then another 500 after meeting three decades ago. That is the mark of a special relationship, made extraordinary because […]
Save by catching Derby fever before (or after) Louisville’s big race
When the first Saturday in May arrives, at least 150,000 spectators fill Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, long referred to as the “greatest two […]
For the birds in Wisconsin: fests, counts, city commitments
You could say Wisconsin is for the birds and be relatively accurate, for at least three reasons. One-third of the state’s residents who are age […]
Heartland Sanctuary: home to unwanted farm animals
On the dreariest of winter days, I head a few miles west of Madison, until snow-covered hills dip and roll as far as the eye […]