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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.

Haunted Wisconsin: 11 Things To Do This Halloween

by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 9, 2014

Just for you: my round-up of a few of Wisconsin’s best haunted houses, corn mazes, theater shows and more.

What "Up North" Means To Me

by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 28, 2014

It’s Friday afternoon in a typical Wisconsin workplace, and you and your co-workers are discussing weekend plans. Someone says they’re going “up north,” and immediately, everyone has a general sense of what that means. It doesn’t matter specifically which town or lake...

Curd is the Word in Wisconsin!

by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 22, 2014

Wisconsinites are downright passionate about their cheese curds. Some prefer fresh while others prefer fried. However, even within those two camps there are subtle taste preferences. When it comes to fried curds, some like lightly battered curds while others maintain...

Top Family Friendly Destinations in Wisconsin

by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 21, 2014

To be a kid in Wisconsin is a pretty awesome thing. Lucky for Mom and Dad, finding a place that offers hands-on activities, fascinating history and memories that’ll last a lifetime isn’t too tricky of a task! Here are just a few of Wisconsin’s top family-friendly destinations…

5 Types of People Who Should Visit the Apostle Islands

by Discover Wisconsin | Jul 17, 2014

After spending five days exploring the Apostle Islands, I've come to the conclusion that there are five groups of people who need to visit this area of Wisconsin. Now, if you're looking for over-commercialized shops, chain restaurants, and ginormous waterparks; you...

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