Winter

7 Ideas for an Epic Guys Getaway in Wisconsin

by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 22, 2014

Gentlemen, our time is coming. As summer winds down, we say goodbye to lawn mowing and yard work, weddings and the summer soirees our wives and girlfriends adore. Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us, filled with lots and lots of family time and travel. Don’t get me wrong, family time is great, but sometimes we need a weekend to unwind—just the guys. Here’s a lineup of our favorite guys’ getaways in Wisconsin during fall and winter.

5 Ice Fishing Safety Tips

by Discover Wisconsin | Feb 7, 2014

In Wisconsin, winter can last three to five months (some years maybe longer). Many of us tend to stay indoors and hide from the cold, wind and snow. It’s time to break that habit. Enter ice fishing in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s #1 Christmastime Tradition

by Discover Wisconsin | Dec 3, 2013

Wisconsin families love a good tradition. For many it’s the annual pilgrimage to Deer Camp. Or it’s opening day tailgating at Miller Park. Traditions abound in this state—especially around the holidays—which is why this year, I decided it was time to finally partake...

10 Things You Didn't Know About Wausau

by Discover Wisconsin | Nov 20, 2013

Our crew has been daydreaming about Wausau ever since we started filming our latest episode in central Wisconsin’s Winter Wonderland. In light of our fondness for the area, we’re revealing our list of the top 10 things we betcha didn’t know about Wisconsin’s “Best Place to Play in the Snow.”

Bird-Watcher's Paradise: 5 birding hot spots in Wisconsin

by Discover Wisconsin | Oct 1, 2013

With more than 300 species to discover, Wisconsin is a bird-watcher's paradise, particularly so in the fall, winter and early spring months. Our crew has traveled all over the state with the mission of determining the best places to go "birding." Here’s what we’ve...