Stories tagged: "Outdoors"


Villa Bellezza Winery in Pepin, Wisconsin
Your 2023 Guide to Wisconsin Wineries

What to drink, where to go, & when to visit the Badger State’s best vineyards. May 25 is National Wine Day, and it’s a big deal here in Wisconsin and across the US. DID YOU KNOW? Americans drink more wine than any country in the world… and it’s not even close. Every year, that number goes up....

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.

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, which is also known as a deer tick. Ticks will be more active than usual early in spring 2023, and that means Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections could spread earlier and in greater numbers than in a typical year. Ticks can transmit multiple diseases that sicken humans, and deer ticks, which spread Lyme, are a day-to-day fact of life in the warm months in New England and the Midwest. (CDC via AP, File)
Tick Season Has Arrived in Wisconsin: Follow These Simple Steps to Stay Safe

After a mild winter, there will likely be an uptick in ticks this year. Safeguarding yourself, and your pets, from ticks requires protecting yourself before, during, and after spending time outdoors.

6 Places to Put on Your Southeastern Wisconsin Bucket List

More than two million people live in the Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha combined statistical area. With so many people, there's so much to do–great museums, amazing restaurants, and a long list of cultural activities. Whether you live in the area or are visiting from downstate, here are a few ‘can’t miss’ attractions!