January is a time for new beginnings and fun resolutions! Whether you're trying to get healthier, take up new hobbies, or just spend more time with your friends and family, we've teamed up with Something Special from Wisconsin to share locally made goods, places, and...
Deck the Halls with these Wisconsin-Made Gifts and Goodies
It's the most wonderful time of year here in Wisconsin! Lights are being hung and carols are being sung across the state and family and friends are gathering together to celebrate the season. And in case you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet, we've rounded up...
10 Things to Do in Postcard Perfect Elkhorn
Less than two hours from Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago, the small-town oasis of Elkhorn, Wisconsin awaits, offering a perfect retreat from big-city life. It’s the kind of place where people say hello to each other on the street, flags and flowers decorate the...
10 Things to Do in Sparta (Besides Biking)
Sparta is well known in Wisconsin for it's amazing biking. It's located at the junction of the Elroy-Sparta and La Crosse River bike trails, and it's also home to the first rail-bed to be converted into a bike trail. Hop off the trails, however, and you'll quickly see...
10 Reasons Why You NEED to Experience Birkie Week
Fresh snow. Northwoods vibes. Winter athletes. And lots and lots of cowbells. Simply put, there is nothing quite like the American Birkebeiner & Kortelopet. As the first- and second-largest cross-country ski races in North America, the "Birkie" and "Korte" are...
5 Cool Places to Get a Warm Drink in Wisconsin
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than sipping a hot drink on a cold winter day.
This National Scenic Riverway in Wisconsin is Simply Amazing
Did you know that a free national park flows right through Wisconsin? The Namekagon River is, hands down, one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful waterways. It’s part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in northwest Wisconsin, which is the only river managed by the...
10 Gift Ideas for the Wisconsinite in Your Life
Holiday shopping season is officially here and if you’re looking for the perfect gifts for the Wisconsinite in your life, we’ve got you covered. From calendars to mugs to tees to hoodies, shop.discoverwisconsin.com is your one-stop shop for holiday gifts. Here are a...
10 Ways to Enjoy Wisconsin’s Winter Wonderlands
We Wisconsinites are no strangers to the cold and snow that winter brings, but rather than hunker down and hibernate, we know a thing or two about embracing the winter months! And luckily for us, a number of communities across the state are putting their own creative...