by Discover Wisconsin | Feb 19, 2015 | Arts & Culture
In an episode of Smallville, Lana Lang said, “Life is about change, sometimes it’s painful, sometimes it’s beautiful, but most of the time it’s both.” Well after being part of Discover Wisconsin for so many years, deciding to change our theme song wasn’t something we...
by Discover Wisconsin | Feb 5, 2015 | Arts & Culture, History, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do, Winter
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) also known as the “winter blues” (or “winter blahs”) affects millions of people every year. If you’ve ever felt sluggish and down during the colder, darker months, you may have experienced this short-term downer yourself. Although...
by Discover Wisconsin | Feb 1, 2015 | Food & Drink, Things To Do, Winter
Hey you! Person with a sweet tooth! This list was carefully crafted with you in mind. And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, who needs a dozen roses when you have these 12 spectacular sugar shops to call on right here in Wisconsin? Baraboo Candy Company...
by Discover Wisconsin | Jan 21, 2015 | Arts & Culture, History
I am a museum junkie. I love them. I could easily spend hours at one museum and still feel like I have more to discover. And in my book? The stranger the subject, the better. Lucky for me, Wisconsin has its fair share of some seriously curious museums. Here are a few...
by Discover Wisconsin | Jan 9, 2015 | Things To Do
We ♥ animals. Here are seven pet-friendly companies in Wisconsin we recommend checking out: Annie’s Bone Appetit (Menasha) Annie’s Bakery sells homemade, hand-baked dog, cat and horse treats as well as homemade bird suet and pinecones for your backyard....
by Discover Wisconsin | Dec 20, 2014 | Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Things To Do, Winter
Bright lights, festive music and over-the-top celebrations…there’s nothing quite like ringing in the New Year! Wisconsinites are known for throwing a good party so rest assured: wherever you celebrate here, you’ll be in good company. Here’s my countdown to a few...
by Discover Wisconsin | Dec 19, 2014 | Food & Drink, History, Things To Do
One of my closest friends and a lifelong Wisconsinite, was recently exiled from his homeland. While enjoying a new latitude, he was constantly reminded of Wisconsin. Wherever he went he would find contributions from the people and exports from the Dairy State. So, we...
by Discover Wisconsin | Dec 16, 2014 | Family Friendly, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do, Winter
Prepare yourself for a long, cold and bitter winter – stuck inside all day. But is it really that bad of a winter? Are you really stuck inside all day? Gosh, it’s so easy for us to feel that way. I know that I can get the “winter blues” from time to time, but...
by Discover Wisconsin | Dec 15, 2014 | Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do, Winter
Let’s start with a confession; I don’t own a snowmobile, but I usually get out one or two times a year with friends and co-workers. So why am I writing an article about snowmobiling in Wisconsin? Well a few years ago, I worked on an episode of Discover Wisconsin...
by Discover Wisconsin | Dec 15, 2014 | Food & Drink, Things To Do
As the holiday season approaches, thoughts turn to what to serve guests. Here in Wisconsin the obvious bet is cheese and crackers. And while grocery store cheese trays are the simplest way to go, you’ll tend to get the standard, mild cheeses that don’t really excite...
