Reader mail: favorite diners, kid getaways
A soaring heat index, then buckets of much-needed rain, made it a fine time to take a cool dip into the reader mailbag. Here are […]
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Reader mail: favorite churches, getaways
Between Plain and Loganville, in southwestern Wisconsin’s Sauk County, is hilly terrain that seems idyllic and never-ending. The coulee area is magnificent – yes, even […]
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 […]
Holiday happenings: nature to nurture
If you are a family with time off because of the holidays, it might be wise to come up with a way to avoid getting […]
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 […]
Readers write about OSU tailgating, Tenuta’s
One of the fun things about having this column appear in 11 Wisconsin newspapers is that I get to exchange mail with some of you. […]
Irish influence extends to festival, inns, pubs
If I had the time to take a class just for the fun of it this summer, I’d learn how to play the tin whistle […]
Maritime museums Maine to Manitowoc
You don’t need sea legs to appreciate the work that gets done in water, be it commercial fishing, cargo hauling or the cruising of tourists. […]
Waterparks, workshops fit for summer
It’s time to begin making summer vacation plans. Need fresh ideas? We are happy to assist. — The waterpark wars continue in the Wisconsin Dells. […]
Bicycle trails, tours plentiful throughout state
Maybe you’d love a European vacation but can’t afford the airfare, or maybe you’d like to know Wisconsin more intimately but don’t want to bumble […]
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 […]