New B&B, park, distillery, driving tours
The annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism is a fine reminder that Wisconsin tourism is an ongoing project. Consider these discoveries, gleaned from conversations and observations. […]
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Souvenir shopping: What says ‘Wisconsin’?
I have just finished writing a story about Wisconsin for a newspaper in Ireland, and it ends with formulaic lists under this heading: “where to […]
Cooking classes gaining popularity
Some of the most tantalizing new courses being introduced by Wisconsin chefs have little to do with what shows up between appetizer and entrée. They […]
Slices of heaven: where to find the best pie
What you do with your time sometimes isn’t as important as who you’re with, so even the most simple outing can turn into a memorable […]
Two Rivers preserves history of wooden type
“WALL ST. LAYS AN EGG” “JAPS BOMB PEARL HARBOR” “DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN” These events made history, but so did the newspaper headlines. Although the large […]
Small towns, and up, document odd history
Who makes history? Everybody. It’s how we choose to document and interpret life that determines who and what has lasting value. Family scrapbooks do this. […]
Kohler offers free, three-hour factory tours
When I met Lowell Kappers in 2005, he was 69, had worked at Kohler Co. for 44 years and had yet to truly retire. That […]
Cheap but satisfying thrills in Madison
While you’re thinking deep thoughts, the rest of us are chattering about the little things that astound, arouse and annoy us. We linger at the […]
Find big-time bargains at the company stores
As the economy wobbles, latching onto a good deal becomes more a matter of necessity than sport. More of us clip coupons, shop at Savers […]
First lady opens gov’s house for the holidays
Children seem to adore the state’s first lady, Jessica Doyle, especially when they’re renewing their acquaintance with her. Jessica often visits classrooms around Wisconsin, so […]
B&B operators are busting stereotypes
The classic bed and breakfast inn – a lovely, looming Victorian house with antiques and lace in abundance – is becoming a smaller slice of […]
Speckled Hen innkeeper wins B&B cook-off
Gotta love those Thanksgiving leftovers. Turkey soups, pot pies and casseroles stretch one bird into many meals. Thanks to the Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association, […]