Harley-Davidson’s 110th party salutes a lifestyle, brand
For Bill Davidson, the party began months ago in Auckland, New Zealand. Then it moved to South Africa and Brazil before landing in Italy, where […]
Hidden Springs Creamery: top cheeses, remote B&B
Two batches of cheese per day, twice a week: That is Brenda Jensen’s work routine during this time of year, on a remote farm in […]
Rustic charms: precious but fading on Waupaca’s Chain O’ Lakes
Let me tell you about my long weekend at Camp David. It is closer to home than you’d expect, on Waupaca County’s lovely Chain O’ […]
More than a game: minor league baseball in Appleton
Appleton. That was my reply when Wisconsin Public Radio’s Larry Meiller asked for a fun summer destination for families. Why? I could have mentioned the […]
For disabled travelers: Able Trek Tours
This is the final part of a series about efforts that address the challenges of traveling with a disability. — Even an average Wednesday draws […]
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 […]
For disabled travelers: Sunset Pines Resort
About 25 percent of all U.S. families contain at least one person with a disability. The number of people with disabilities is expected to double […]
Reader mail: Megabus, cheap NYC lodging, Quebec travels
Summer must be here because more of you are asking for and sharing vacation advice. Here is a sampling from the reader mailbag. — Since […]
Seeing beyond Yoopers in Marquette, Mich.
Think of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and what comes to mind? Moose crossings? Remote living? Blustery weather? Da Yoopers singing “Rusty Chevrolet”? My life is a […]
Great places to eat along the Great River Road
The Great River Road, a National Scenic Byway that hugs the Mississippi River, is 75 years old. It’s a route of great rural flavors as […]
Black Point Estate tours begin with Lake Geneva boat ride
How many mansions circle the shoreline of Geneva Lake, near the Illinois border? It all depends upon your definition of “mansion,” of course, but the […]
New Greenbush museum boosts Wade House visibility
Our family farm was three miles north of Greenbush, population 162, and much of what I grew up with there – a three-room schoolhouse, general […]