Susan Lampert Smith

Susan Lampert Smith

Contributing Writer

A freelance writer and operator of the Blue Valley Gardens produce farm outside Mount Horeb, Susan previously wrote an award-winning newspaper column and has authored two books.

Politics Dells of Eau Claire
Politics A Beginners Guide to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail

No time for a one thousand mile hike? Here are a few stops along the trail that will allow you to experience its beauty in your spare time.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 30, 2021 7:21 pm CST
Our Wisconsin (Linda Freshwaters Arndt/Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Our Wisconsin The Lore, Legends, and Traditions of Wisconsin Deer Hunting

Thousands take off from work and school to hunt for their buck, a time-honored tradition that has seen its share of legends, tragedies, and new curveballs.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 30, 2021 5:08 pm CST
travel Build in 1890, the New Diggings General Store and Inn attracts bikers and other fans from across the region for its food, fun and hospitality. (Photo by Susan Lampert-Smith)
travel Miss the Ol’ General Store? In Wisconsin, You Don’t Need a Time Machine to Visit One.

From Door County to the former lead-mining towns of southwestern Wisconsin, general stores still tie communities together.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 15, 2021 8:54 pm CST
travel Nicolet National Forest
travel Love Quirky Geography? We’ve Got a Trip All Mapped Out for You.

Picnic in the center of the Western Hemisphere, align yourself to the Poles, and cruise the Subcontinental Divide, all without leaving Wisconsin.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 15, 2021 8:14 pm CST
Food Cranberry bog
Food Wisconsin is Still Tops For Cranberry Production, Appreciation

This holiday season learn a little bit about the state's favorite tart berry and the many ways to make it part of your basement bar or dining room table.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 15, 2021 6:46 pm CST

continuing coverage

As Wisconsin employers continue to search for workers, a new study has found that the pandemic has hit one portion of the state's workforce especially hard — those over 55. Economy ‘People Don’t Want to Work’? Maybe They Just Retired Rather Than Expose Themselves to COVID.
Dells of Eau Claire Politics A Beginners Guide to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Chippewa Falls resident Sharon Stephens examines a blanket that depicts the Chippewa Valley region while shopping Monday at The Local Store in downtown Eau Claire. The small business and others across Wisconsin report strong recent sales, but many also report continuing to struggle to make up for losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Economy ‘Tethers to These Communities’: Wisconsin Shows Up for Small Business Saturday
Beloit’s ABC Supply Stadium is being heralded by local and state government officials as proof that polluted properties can not only be redeveloped, but also turned pillars of the community. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Environment Brownfield to Baseball: Beloit Hopes Ballpark Will Revitalize Downtown
Our Wisconsin A framed woman's portrait surrounded by funeral wreaths and flower arrangements, with painted studio backdrop. A is cross on the left, with an arrangement spelling "rest" in front. (Photo by Charles Van Schaik, courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society)
Our Wisconsin The Story Behind ‘Wisconsin Death Trip,’ a Spine-Chilling Cult Classic

The unsettling chronicle of 1890s small-town life is still in print and inspiring artists 48 years after it was first published.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 3, 2021 11:32 am CDT
Our Wisconsin Toft Point (Photo by Susan Lampert Smith)
Our Wisconsin Door County’s ‘Quiet Side’ Offers Secluded Beaches and Deep Woods

Look behind the “Hidden Door” along the Door Peninsula's Lake Michigan side to find your perfect paradise.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 2, 2021 6:02 pm CDT