Winter Comes Alive in Algoma
Mother Nature has a funny way of rearing her head on the lakeshore, and wintertime is no exception. Snow drifts, iced over lakes and barren, leafless trees leave the countryside with a special kind of clean-looking beauty. To the outdoors enthusiast, this is what we wait for – snow covered trails for cross country skiing, […]
Forgotten Wisconsin: Wisconsin Moves Forward
Wisconsin’s state flag is chock-full of meaning. Unfortunately much of it is a mystery to modern eyes. The flag was adopted in 1913, and over the past 100-plus years, many people no longer recognize what its symbols represent. (This is the last of a series explaining the flag.) During the mid-19th to the mid-20th century, […]
Willow River State Park
Regardless of the season, water is a focal point within the Willow River State Park. The 2,891-acre greenspace is located on the northwest part of Wisconsin, on the outskirts of the border community of Hudson in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The backdrop to all of this is acres and acres of rolling countryside, which […]
Winter is Wonderful in Kenosha
As fall gives way to winter, a whole new season of fun emerges in Southeastern Wisconsin. From brisk hikes and snowshoeing to skiing, sledding, and snowboarding, there is endless opportunity to enjoy the outdoors even when cooler temperatures arrive. Spend a day near Lake Michigan for beautiful views and crisp air. The City of Kenosha […]
Natural Bridge State Park
As an official state park, Natural Bridge’s history runs fairly shallow, only attaining the designation in 1973. But the 530-acre site’s overall storied lineage runs much deeper, into Wisconsin’s glacial periods, as noted by archeological studies and a popular natural feature. One of Natural Bridge’s standout attributes as a state park is the natural arch […]
Take USA Today’s No. 1 Scenic Drive to La Crosse
Make every mile count this fall! Take USA Today’s No. 1 Scenic Drive to the La Crosse Region and bask in vibrant views, festive flavors, elevated adventure, and cozy charm. Point your wheels toward the La Crosse Region, where the Mississippi River, ancient Driftless bluffs and charming river towns collide. Journey along the Great River […]
An ‘Up Nort’ Report – Northwoods’ Celebrity
In the Three Lakes community, he is known simply as Whitey. Not a particularly clever or regal name for such a magnificent buck. I would have thought something more regal, like maybe Thor, Zeus, or Gandalf. But, Whitey it is. The great white buck of Three Lakes is a local celebrity. And he’s not camera […]
Wildcat Mountain State Park – A Vernon County, Kickapoo Valley wonderland
Wisconsin’s Highway 33, which runs from Port Washington to the east and Lacrosse to the west, provides a unique glimpse into the state’s disparate landscapes. This especially becomes pronounced on the western edge of the 200-mile stretch of roadway that approaches the Mississippi River. Wildcat Mountain State Park, located within Vernon County, is one of […]