Riviera Maya: at world’s end, or where new life begins?
Hanging in business class, during my early June flight from O’Hare in Chicago, were three wedding dresses. A flight attendant said seven was the most […]
Milwaukee Food Tours: whiffs of bakeries, ethnicity
Aboard the designated “yellow limousine,” which looks an awful lot like a school bus, Sandy Oliver adjusts her elf’s hat and advises us to pace […]
Much to cluck about in, near tiny Paoli
Tis the season to talk turkey and shop for everything, but the conversation, décor and merchandise are all about chickens just nine miles south of […]
Cranberries: winning recipes for all courses
Wisconsin farmers harvested about 4.5 million barrels of cranberries this year, which makes us the nation’s leading producer of the berry for 18 consecutive years. […]
Reader mail: Baraboo, drive-ins, Grand Canyon, B&Bs
It’s been months since we dipped into the reader mailbag. Here is a sample of your feedback, questions and advice – all of which I […]
Beer here: Much a-brew in Wisconsin pubs, restaurants
The Brewers Association, which represents 1,900 small and independent brewers nationwide, says most Americans live within 10 miles of a brewery and that Wisconsin had […]
John Deere Pavilion in Moline: ag life in the fast lane
While scooting behind the wheel, I’m not sure what astonishes me more: the windshield view, or the fact that I’ve gained eyes in back of […]
New Karpeles manuscript museum at Rock Island, Ill.
Is “fool” or “numskull” the best way to describe a poor card player? After learning a lesson, he never “tasted a drop” or “drank a […]
Lake Geneva shoreline walk: free, 21 miles
The path is clear but ever-changing. Being aware means being alert. Some surprises remain mysteries. What sounds like fortune-cookie prophecy are a few observations from […]
Laue House, Alma: retro decor, honors-system B&B
Last in a series about the wide range of bed and breakfast lodging in Wisconsin. The state contains 300-plus licensed B&Bs, including this one. — […]
Chain O’ Lakes gets the blues at waterfront dance hall
Near the middle of Wisconsin are 22 spring-fed, interconnected lakes that are the result of ancient glacial movement. The scenic and rural area – a […]
Canyon Road Inn B&B: woodsy retreat near Turtle Lake
Third in a series about the wide range of bed and breakfast lodging in Wisconsin. The state contains 300-plus licensed B&Bs, including this one. — […]