Take 12: Pandemic Pivots
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 […]
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UW Arboretum: new national landmark
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
At this time of year, bellying up to the bar for a cold one can be taken literally. Glistening ice bars – ice sculptures with […]
Supper club food: new at Kohl Center, former Shorecrest Hotel
Wisconsin supper club food is the star in new settings that are casual, stylish and distinctive as winter nears. Factor in an expansion of projects […]
Janesville agritourism farmer designs, cuts corn mazes
What started monumental change at the Tom and Cheryl Skelly farm in 1989? Four rows of sweet corn. The crop was more than enough for […]
Rustic Roads crisscross Wisconsin for scenic autumn drives
When asked to recommend a scenic Wisconsin drive for USA Today a few years ago, I deliberately veered away from the Mississippi River’s Great River […]