Tag: Travel
Connor’s Point- Superior, WI
I am a boat nerd. I am not afraid to admit it. For many years my Dad would take me down to...
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Wisconsin Roadtrip: House on the Rock
Here at Backroad Wisconsin, we love the kitsch. From some oddball or out of way little museum to...
Read MoreStratford 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...
Read MoreState 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...
Read MoreWalter’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...
Read MoreThinking 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...
Read MoreThe 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....
Read MoreWisconsin’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...
Read MoreHeavy 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%...
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...
Read MoreAutumn Harvest Trail
Harvest time is a great time to get out and explore Wisconsin! There are a cornucopia of activities, festivals and orchards/farms to visit. You can order an official Autumn Harvest Trail here: http://dld.bz/HarvestTrailMaps The...
Read MoreWashburn & Bayfield for One
It isn’t often that I am given the chance to head out and explore Wisconsin as a solo act- but this past week I headed to Washburn and Bayfield sans co-pilots. I arrived in Washburn at about 11:30 and decided to begin the...
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