New visitor center hikes visibility of The Ridges
A longtime but quiet force on the quiet side of Door County gains wider visibility this month. The opening of a unique visitor center at […]
Eco Efforts
Machu Picchu pilgrimage: a study in engineering, miracles
When pelting rain wakes me at 4 a.m. on a Monday, about all I can do is listen and wonder. The closest weather forecast online […]
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 […]
Your trash, their treasure: art from recycled materials
With spring cleaning comes the urge to discard and replace, but there are notable exceptions. Sometimes it’s a higher priority to reuse and recycle. One […]
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 […]
Sheboygan’s Bookworm Gardens inspires reading in children
Gardens are about planting and growing, but most fruits of harvest on a 2-acre plot in Sheboygan are not edible. What visitors reap are the […]
For disabled travelers: Fishing Has No Boundaries
This is the second part of a series about efforts that address the challenges of traveling with a disability. — It is not unusual for […]
Megabus: Bundle up and wait, but price is right
Even on a glorious, wintry day of bright sun and no wind, we bounce uncomfortably from one foot to another. Our ride is late, no […]
Raccoon Den B&B on Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary
Second in a series about the wide range of bed and breakfast lodging in Wisconsin. Many innkeepers include breakfast for overnight guests but are not […]
New food book also works as guide for hungry travelers
Cooking with nutritious and locally grown ingredients is easy at this bountiful time of year, and a new book offers a glimpse about which Wisconsin […]
Rustic Frog Bay, first national tribal park, opens in Red Cliff
The opening of Wisconsin’s newest and most unusual park, north of Bayfield, will occur with little public fanfare this summer. Frog Bay Tribal National Park […]