Separating Geneva, Aurora, St. Charles, Ill.
What’s the difference between Geneva, Aurora and St. Charles, Ill.? One way to yank the chain of these good Flatlanders is to suggest that Wisconsin […]
Coming soon: high-speed ferry, light rail
Taking an order for 43 brats was one of the highlights of working at The World’s Largest Brat Fest on Labor Day in Madison (130,869 […]
For bird lovers: tours, talks, exhibits, festivals
Bird lovers have all kinds of events to attend in Wisconsin during the next month. There are exhibits, tours, field trips, workshops, talks by bird […]
Indoor, outdoor art shows: raining dogs, cats
In these dog days of summer, the route to relief from the humidity seemed clear. I took a break from the sun and headed to […]
Pillow talk, Midwest girlfriend getaways
I never bring a pillow when spending the night away from home, unless my destination is a campsite or a floor, and I don’t recall […]
Alaska: places to expect the unexpected
I am fresh from a trip to Alaska and have amassed hundreds of mental and digital pictures of very cool landscapes, lifestyles and landmarks. It […]
Harley’s centennial: It’s time to rock, ride
OK, so maybe you’re a little wacked out – excited or nervous – about all those bikers taking over Wisconsin later this month, to celebrate […]
Barn styles define ethnic heritage, history
If you consider the farm barn to be an ordinary and ho-hum part of Wisconsin’s landscape, Ruth Olson has this to say: It is a […]
Lumber town Laona’s Camp Five Museum
Tiny Laona, an unincorporated community in Forest County, has a great recipe for soup that has served its residents well for many years. The annual […]
EAA, AirVenture devoted to planes, flight
Head to Dayton, Ohio, this weekend and you’ll encounter the end of that city’s 17-day Wright flight celebration. Events include an air show with three […]
Bumped flights, cheese flights, other delights
Who benefits from crummy weather during a vacation? Flexible travelers, if their timing is good. About three hours of tolerance was worth roughly $750 to […]
Reader mailbag: where to hike, bike, canoe
This weekend I am reacquainting myself with one of the more well-known and historically rich urban walks in the country, Boston’s Freedom Trail. It is […]