This winter, venture to Lincoln County, Wisconsin, where your ultimate winter adventure awaits! When the snowflakes fall, this scenic destination transforms into a true playground of snow and ice. Read on to explore all the activities to enjoy this season. Snowy...
Shop Local for the Holidays: A Something Special Gift Guide
The holidays are upon us! This year, shop local with Something Special from Wisconsin. In today’s blog, we’re sharing an exclusive holiday gift guide to make your shopping experience easier than ever before. With an assortment of categories, this gift guide outlines...
A New Chapter in Ho-Chunk Nation Housing
What does it mean to build a community rooted in tradition, support, and opportunity? For the Ho-Chunk Nation, it’s about more than just putting a roof over heads. With the guidance of the Ho-Chunk Nation Housing Department, tribal members like Desiree Pettibone and...
Christmas Events You Can’t Miss in Oak Creek This Year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we know just the place to celebrate—Oak Creek, Wisconsin! From merry markets and friendly competitions to festive celebrations, Oak Creek has something in store for everyone this holiday season. Keep reading for the...
Your Ultimate Wisconsin Holiday Gift Guide Is Here!
The festive season is nearly upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing the best gifts Wisconsin has to offer? Whether you’re on the hunt for unique local goodies, delicious treats, or cozy apparel, our 2025 Discover Wisconsin Holiday Gift Guide has...
A Storm, A Ship, A Legacy: Remembering the Fitzgerald
On November 10, 1975, a violent storm roared across Lake Superior with fierce winds, towering waves as high as 30 feet, and blinding snowfall. By nightfall, one of the Great Lakes’ largest and most respected freighters, the Edmund Fitzgerald, had vanished. All 29 crew...
Fifty Years Later: The Night the Edmund Fitzgerald Vanished and Wisconsin Remembers
On the stormy night of November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared beneath the icy waves of Lake Superior. Half a century later, Wisconsin’s maritime communities are not only remembering the tragedy but also celebrating the deep, enduring ties the ship and...
When the Storm Hit Home: Wisconsin Communities and the Fitzgerald
This November 10, 2025, marks 50 years since the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. It was a Monday in 1975 when a fierce Lake Superior storm claimed the 729-foot freighter and all 29 crew members aboard. The tragedy was not only felt on the lake but across the...
The Edmund Fitzgerald: Wisconsin’s Legendary Shipwreck That Still Haunts the Great Lakes
On November 10, 2025, the Great Lakes will mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a haunting event that remains one of the most gripping maritime mysteries in Wisconsin’s history. As this anniversary approaches, step back onto the stormy...









