New tours, exhibit additions, lodging ideas
One of the more frustrating parts of my job is routinely ignoring dozens of honorable story ideas and press releases because there is not enough […]
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Milwaukee makeovers: Harley to Riverwalk
Milwaukee seemed to make a nice impression this month on travel writers from as far away as Texas and Louisiana. They were in Wisconsin for […]
Waterpark growth spurts at Dells, Six Flags
Watch your language, when it comes to waterparks. The caller who alerted me recently to an expansion at Six Flags Great America, north of Chicago, […]
What’s new in state tourism? It’s all wet
The annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism always is a good place to hear the buzz about the newest projects and partnerships that are designed to […]
New U.S. attractions are ever-emerging
One of the more educational events that I attend during the year is a trade show for travel vendors and writers. People from all over […]
What’s new? B&Bs, beer, books, bike ride
OK, that’s it. Time to stay home for a change, and deal with the mounds of press releases that engulf this desk. It’s both spring […]
New kayaking, birding, ballet events surface
Looking for an unusual twist for your next quick getaway? Consider these ideas, gleaned from people and materials at the recent Governor’s Council on Tourism […]
The Big Six: Grand Excursion to PGA events
State tourism staffers are predicting an exceptional year for revenue and visitors in Wisconsin, so big that a half-dozen events/attractions will be hyped at the […]
New NEA grants, waterpark, volunteer trips
If you have resolved to stay home less in 2004, I am happy to point you toward new and great adventures. Two are less than […]
Grand Excursion: big Mississippi River party
Thanks to Millard Fillmore, expect a huge surge of activity on the Mississippi River next summer. One of the 13th president’s biggest parties, with the […]
State tourism to tout arts, eco-friendly sites
It looks like an emphasis on eco-tourism and arts/culture will make Kevin Shibilski, the state’s new tourism secretary, different than his predecessor. “I love the […]