by Discover Wisconsin | Nov 1, 2015 | Arts & Culture, History
Aahh, weird Wisconsin, how I love you. Truth is, I appreciate a well-named town. And by well-named, I just mean strange. Here are 25–and believe me, that’s just a sampling–of Wisconsin’s oddly named communities: Arkansaw (Pepin County) Arkansaw, Wis. was...
by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 19, 2015 | Arts & Culture, Family Friendly, History, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do
I do quite a bit of driving in Wisconsin. And so, I often find myself admiring those beautiful barn quilts strewn across our state in all of its Americana glory. I also often find myself wondering what the barn quilts are all about: Where did they originate and why?...
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 | Oct 19, 2014 | Fall, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, History, Things To Do
Greeted by a brisk morning, a few snowflakes still fell from the sky and slowly melted as they hit our car’s windshield. My girlfriend and I voyaged northward to a destination about 30 minutes from Madison, just west of the sleepy little town of Lodi. We made...
by Discover Wisconsin | Jul 3, 2014 | Arts & Culture, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Summer, Things To Do
Bayfield Race Week Regatta Where: Bayfield When: Monday, July 4, 2016 – Friday, July 8, 2016 Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Details: Head to the gateway of the Apostle Islands at Bayfield, Wis. for an exhilarating Independence Day celebration. There are eight races in...
