‘Travel’ Archives
The best Bloody Mary ever!
About the only thing in the State of Wisconsin that can trump supper club culture is tavern culture. Drinking and socializing is a long held tradition for the residents that derives from our German and Polish immigrants. but Tavern Culture is certainly not drinking to [Read More]
Stratford Heritage Days
We headed out to Stratford Heritage Days today for some cultural fun. The schedule was filled with dancing demonstrations from around the world, music, historical cemetery tours, a small carnival, car show and a bit of food. The historical museum was also open for a peek. [Read More]
State tourism gets boost in funding
With the effects of the economy still lingering, the Wisconsin State Department of Tourism is looking to further promote vacationing in Wisconsin to the neighboring states of Michigan and Illinois. With most vacation destinations accessible by one tank of gas or less, [Read More]
Walter’s Antique Toy Repair & Lawnmower Repair… & Museum!
On my way to Eau Claire this past week I decided to get off of Highway 29 and explore beyond the obvious building just off the highway. So when the exit for Curtiss came up I hopped off and headed toward town. I found a great display outside the Curtiss Community Center all [Read More]
Thinking about summer?
Has your mind started wandering and looking for signs of warmer weather? If you are starting to plan your summer activities be sure to stop by the Wisconsin Fairs website to check out the schedule of fairs for the summer. Not all the entertainment information has been [Read More]
The ice road cometh… but not quite yet!
The ice road from Bayfield to Madeline Island is not quite ready yet. The snow has been insulating the ice making the ice not yet stable enough car travel. They are hoping the upcoming cold weather will help solidify the ice. Until that time the wind sled is up and [Read More]
Wisconsin’s Fall Color is at its Peak!
This is the weekend to tour the state if you want to take in the beautiful fall colors of Wisconsin. The trees and leaves are at their peak for much of the state and the weather forecast for Saturday is expected to be warm and sunny. Northern Wisconsin is a little past its [Read More]
Hey Leaf Peepers: fall is coming fast
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 state. This year they will start updating the [Read More]
Heavy traffic expected this Labor Day
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% increase over the nationwide average. From the [Read More]
“Raise The Mast Of The Island Past On Madeline!”
It always amazes me when folks walk through museums or by historic areas and ask “I wonder what…”, yet they never take the time to solve the mysteries at hand. Always ask the docent… especially Margrette (I apologize if I spelled your name wrong!) at [Read More]
