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Wisconsin Foraging 101: An Expert Separates Fact from Fiction

Hall of Famer Sam Thayer clears up some of the biggest myths and shares his expert advice for beginners and veterans.

Credit: US News & World Report
Green Bay Named the No. 1 Place to Live in the US

US News & World Report is out with its new rankings of the “Best Places to Live in the US,” and three Wisconsin cities made the list.

Photo courtesy of Don's TV Repair, SafeHouse, Nattspil, and Greenbush Bar
4 Hidden Restaurants in Southern Wisconsin Worth the Drive

Looking for a not-so traditional dining experience? Blink and you’ll miss these hidden gems.

Fish Creek in Door County (Photo courtesy of Dan Eggert/Destination Door County)
Wisconsin Tourism: Combining Fun with Data to Create Memories and a Big Economic Boost

From outdoor recreation to major events and weekend road trips, tourism generates about $21 billion and employs around 170,000 Wisconsinites.

6 Dive Bars To Add To Your Wisconsin Summer Bucket List

Not only does the Badger State brew some of the best beer around–we’re also home to some of the best dive bars that feel like a home away from home, thanks to the friendly staff and locals. From Spooner to Moqua, see which bars made our list.

Julia Otis pictured bottom row, fourth from left
ISO Friendship: How One Wisconsin Woman Is Using Facebook To Find Real Friends.

From Appleton to Austin and back, 24-year-old Julia Otis has been on the move since childhood. Now–she’s created a space she wish she had her whole life.

Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee
Book It to These 12 Wisconsin Independent Bookstores 

Spend $100 at an independent bookstore, and $68 stays local. That’s just one of the research-backed benefits of supporting your neighborhood bookstore. A great day to do it is this Saturday, April 29.