Posts Tagged ‘backroadwisconsin’
Book taps into the State’s Tavern Culture
The tavern in Wisconsin plays an important social role in the State. The perfect tavern is warm and inviting, dimly lit, maybe with a worn bar top and ancient back bar. The barkeepers are gracious and the locals friendly. All over the State these little hole in the wall [Read More]
Woodland Ways
Today I cam across a flyer for a very interesting event happening this Sunday , August 14th, at Dillman’s Resort in Lac du Flambeau (a simply beautiful setting!): Woodland Ways: 3rd Annual Benefit for Northwoods Niijii’s Woodland Indian Art Initiative. The [Read More]
Chupacabra found in Juneau County?
a Juneau county, WI highway worker came across a strange creature found dead at the side of the road last Monday. Almost completely hairless and about the size of a piglet, this creature looked like nothing he ever seen before. According to WISC TV 3: “It’s [Read More]
Spring is warming up, time for bicycling
There’s a great post this week on the site Wisconsin Life on the joys of bicycling. Spring is the best time to ride; the air is fresh and everything is bursting with life. Plus after being cooped up indoors all winter, we just want to get out and go. [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]
Tower Collapse: WEAU TV in Eau Claire off the Air
Television station WEAU TV-13 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is currently off the air due to the collapse of their transmission tower. The tower, located north on Fairchild, WI on Hwy H was constructed in 1966 and was 2000 feet tall. The tower was also home to the FM radio [Read More]
Oil filters no longer allowed in WI Landfills
Starting January 1, 2011, do it yourselfers will no longer be able to dispose of used oil filters and oil absorbant materials in their regular garbage. More than a year ago, Governor Doyle signed into law legislation banning the filters and other oily materials from [Read More]
