Posts Tagged ‘Wisconsin’
Getting ready to hit the road
In less than one week I’ll be on the open road touring the state by bicycle. For the 5th year in a row I’ll be a part of the Bikewisconsin.com group seeing the sights and experiencing the culture of Wisconsin the best way possible, by bicycle. This year’s [Read More]
Wisconsin’s top five food festivals
A big part of our cultural heritage is eating. It’s even better when you can combine eating with drinking beer and partying. A food festival meets the bill. Most small town communities have festival that celebrates this or commemorates that. The Wisconsin State [Read More]
Strong Storms can pose risks to your pocketbook
Media release from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: MADISON –The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection reminds storm and flooding victims to be careful who they hire to do any needed repairs. “In an emergency [Read More]
Dheinsville Settlement
A while back I was introduced to the Yellowstone Trail, which runs from coast to coast, and right through Wisconsin. I downloaded the guide and took the trail from the Milwaukee area to Stevens Point. I got off the trail a few times, but always seemed to wander back to [Read More]
Kickapoo Country Fair
In the heart of Wisconsin’s driftless area lies the nooks and crannies of the Kickapoo Valley. Just east of the valley is the small community of La Farge. Home of Organic Valley Coop, the community is also the location for the 7th Annual Kickapoo Country Fair. From [Read More]
Getting on the bus for Virginia
Three buses loaded with 121 Scouts and adult leaders left the Samoset Council Service Center this morning on their 16 day adventure at the National Scout Jamboree. The Jamboree, held at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia is a quadrennial gathering of Scouts from around the Nation. [Read More]
UFO Day in Elmwood!
Elmwood must be in a bit of a vortex, or maybe a wormhole. Their UFO Day lasts for a full weekend. The list of events includes a greased pig contest, bed race, street dances, Tractorcade, community thrift sales, car and truck show, medallion hunt, coronation of Miss [Read More]
Folk Art Journey
Even in the age of cars with voices that tell you when to turn left, I find a glove compartment full of maps to be very comforting. A Wisconsin map is always there, and the ever helpful Cheese Of Wisconsin Map. Now I am adding this great map of quirky art sites around the [Read More]
