Mary Bergin

Mary Bergin

A freelance travel/food writer in Madison, Mary has twice won a Lowell Thomas Award, the highest achievement in travel journalism. Her Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook (Globe Pequot Press) is in its eighth printing.

Our Wisconsin “Step Right Up! Your Votes, Your Voices” by Erika Nelson
Our Wisconsin IN PHOTOS: Wisconsin Art Gives Voice to 2020’s Politics, Pain, and Potential

Projects provide expression, opportunity, even a boost to tourism.

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin October 5, 2020 11:32 am CDT
Our Wisconsin Holy Wisdom Monastery in Dane County. (Photos by Mary Bergin)
Our Wisconsin This Former Monastery in Dane County Might Be the Escape We All Need Right Now

Now a retreat for single or multi-day visits, it offers spiritual solace, natural solitude, and environmental stewardship.

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin September 1, 2020 11:30 am CDT
Our Wisconsin Vino Over the Valley in Arcadia, Wis.
Our Wisconsin The Cure for COVID Stress? A ‘Great River Road’ Getaway.

Here are 16 suggestions for stops along a stunning stretch of hills, valleys, and the mighty Mississippi.

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin August 7, 2020 6:59 am CDT
Our Wisconsin Walker House in Mineral Point
Our Wisconsin Social Distancing Means Diners Get More Attention in Some Restaurants

A restored stagecoach stop, Walker House combines a 19th century environment with 21st century safeguards.

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin July 9, 2020 11:59 am CDT
Our Wisconsin This view of Lake Winnebago is from Fond du Lac’s Lakeside Park.
Our Wisconsin How to Have a Well-Rounded Lake Winnebago Road Trip

There’s more to the state’s largest body of water than what's along the I-41 strip.

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin June 5, 2020 2:13 pm CDT

MAKE IT MATTER: YOUR VOTE 2020

(Image via Shutterstock) Elections What It Means for Wisconsin: Trump vs. Biden on Tax Plans
Wisconsinites have roughly $24 billion in student loan debt. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images) Politics What It Means for Wisconsin: Trump vs. Biden on Student Loan Debt
Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump. (Graphic via Tania Lili for COURIER) Elections What It Means for Wisconsin: Trump vs. Biden on Immigration
Melissa Gavin of Cross Plains talks about how flood waters reached and damaged her house in 2018. Gavin attributes the flooding to climate change. (Photo © Andy Manis) Climate What It Means for Wisconsin: Trump vs. Biden on Climate Change
Our Wisconsin Rock Island State Park
Our Wisconsin Ease Out of Quarantine with These Trips Around Wisconsin

From parks to pizzas and fishing to fish dinners, cure cabin fever with cafes, canoes, or a different cabin!

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin May 24, 2020 12:51 pm CDT
Education Drive-Ins Are Making a Comeback – For Graduations
Education Drive-Ins Are Making a Comeback – For Graduations

Known as places to get really close, they're also the right size for social distancing an entire high school class

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin May 8, 2020 10:14 am CDT