Posted by Michael Martens | Sep 5, 2010 | Fall Tours, lifestyle, Seasons, Travel |
The cool weather we are experiencing this Labor Day weekend is a good reminder that fall color is fast approaching in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism annually maintains the official fall color report for the...
Read MorePosted by Michael Martens | Sep 1, 2010 | Wildlife |
Two wild hatched whooping cranes flapped their wings and fledged from their homes in Central Wisconsin. The birds, one from the Necedah Wildlife Refuge and the second from southern Wood county are the first two successful wild...
Read MorePosted by Michael Martens | Aug 31, 2010 | News, Travel |
According to AAA Wisconsin, there will be a 10% increase in traffic overall this Labor Day weekend. More than 734,000 people, or 13% of the state’s residents, are expected to travel. This is up 11% from 2009 and a 10%...
Read MorePosted by Michael Martens | Aug 30, 2010 | News, Wildlife |
Deer population numbers, especially in the northwoods, have always been a contentious issue between sportsmen and the DNR. Since 1960, the DNR has been responsible for keeping tabs on the number of deer in the State’s...
Read MorePosted by Michael Martens | Aug 30, 2010 | Culture, Events, Festivals |
Bagpipers on parade is all good and well; but if you want a really good time watching men in skirts, head on over to the Waukesha Expo Center this weekend for the Wisconsin Highland Games. At least a dozen bagpipe bands will be...
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