by Discover Wisconsin | Nov 5, 2014 | Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, History
1. Wisconsin is modest about its lakes. Minnesota’s official motto may be the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, but Wisconsin is not one to brag. The lake count comes in somewhere over 15,000, but the Wisconsin DNR modestly publishes a listing of 16,692 lakes....
by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 22, 2014 | Arts & Culture, Fall, Food & Drink, History, Things To Do
A German History of Wisconsin Compelled to leave their homeland due to crop failures and periodic epidemics, German immigrants settled the rich prairies and wooded lands of Wisconsin. The abundance of cheap farmland and a similar climate to their motherland attracted...
by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 22, 2014 | Fall, Food & Drink, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do, Winter
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....
by Discover Wisconsin | Apr 1, 2014 | Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Outdoor Recreation, Summer, Things To Do
Call all the ladies out! If you’re anything like me, an annual trip with the girls isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s downright essential in order to de-stress and unwind from life. Here’s my round-up of some great ideas and destinations throughout Wisconsin perfect for a...
by Discover Wisconsin | Nov 4, 2013 | Arts & Culture, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Things To Do
2014 marks the 100th anniversary of Cheese Days. We’re celebrating a little early with 100 facts about this signature Wisconsin event, Green County and Swiss Heritage. 1914 The idea of Cheese Days originated when 4 Monroe-ites visited Sauerkraut Day in...
