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New: Door County towers, National Marine Sanctuary, Kohler Art Preserve

June 30, 2021 Mary Bergin 0

What’s old seems new, especially when we’re able to adjust our perspective. On my mind are these examples. — The fight to save Sturgeon Bay’s […]

Take 12: Pandemic Pivots

March 28, 2021 Mary Bergin 0

The best place to take a quick pulse of tourism news and health in Wisconsin is the annual state conference for people who work in […]

UW Arboretum: new national landmark

February 19, 2021 Mary Bergin 0

Two blocks from my home is the state’s newest National Historic Landmark, the 1,200-acre University of Wisconsin Arboretum, a property I’ve come to know in […]

Take Ten: for your Valentine

February 2, 2021 Mary Bergin 0

The month of love has arrived, and for some of us it will look remarkable different this year. Our tolerance level for an in-restaurant meal […]

Holiday shopping? Buy the book

December 3, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

Well-woven words will always hold value, regardless of whether they are assembled in a publication you can touch, page by page, or scrolled on a […]

Take Ten: awesome art environments

August 11, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

Restless but uneasy about mingling with lots of strangers during this pandemic year? Then gas up for a road trip around rural Wisconsin, to roam […]

2020: year of the drive-in for food, fun

June 5, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

A burger would be on my short list for best last meal on Earth. Not just any meat slinger’s burger, but a perfectly seasoned, chargrilled […]

Take 12: for moms, other mentors or you

May 7, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

Mothers get their day this month, but maybe that should apply to other mentors too. And perhaps our kind words, deeds and gifts should extend […]

B&Bs, PACs, supper to go, virtual tailgates

April 27, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

Bed and breakfast operators intend to do good as they mark Arbor Day and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, founded by the late U.S. […]

In, beyond Waldo: silver linings on Easter

April 10, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

One of my favorite parts of a recent virtual church service was a challenge to find the silver linings that are a part of our […]

HobNob gains attention for excellence in hospitality

February 26, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

The James Beard Foundation typically pays attention to the nation’s edgiest and newest chefs and restaurant concepts. An easy majority of the annual Beard semifinalists […]

Ice bars, ice castles, MKE coat check, PEEPS show

February 22, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

At this time of year, bellying up to the bar for a cold one can be taken literally. Glistening ice bars – ice sculptures with […]

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