Water
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Lake Mendota’s Ancient Canoes Reveal Secrets of Wisconsin’s Indigenous Past
First Nations members and the Wisconsin Historical Society have been uncovering ancient canoes in Lake Mendota since 2021. The discoveries paint a clearer picture of the region’s Indigenous history.
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The clock is ticking on a popular land stewardship effort in Wisconsin
Some Republicans expressed interest in saving the Knowles Nelson Stewardship program, but other GOP lawmakers want the conservation effort defunded. A Democratic legislator is making a public plea to a Republican colleague to schedule a committee hearing on a bipartisan effort to save a popular land conservation program from its pending demise. The Knowles Nelson…
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WI’s Door County residents call in-person CAFO hearing a ‘win’
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources holds its first in-person public hearing in five years this week after Door County residents requested their concerns be heard about a local dairy farm’s expansion into a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation.
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9 farms in Wisconsin where you can spend the night and experience agritourism
Learn about Wisconsin’s farming culture when you stay overnight on a farm.
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St. Croix Chippewa Tribe Welcomes Sturgeon to Their Waters
The St. Croix Chippewa tribe has stocked sturgeon on their reservation for the first time. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Why Baraboo is hands-down the most haunted city in Wisconsin
With its spooky inns, famous ghosts, and eerie natural wonders, Baraboo is hands-down the most haunted city in Wisconsin.
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Your guide to Wisconsin’s 4 entries in the National Park System
There may not be any National Parks in Wisconsin, but the state isn’t lacking in National Park System entries. Learn about all four.
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Lake Michigan shipwreck found after 139 years, with citizen scientists joining in moment
In another sign that Wisconsin maritime historians are in a golden period of discovery, a wooden schooner hidden beneath the depths of Lake Michigan for nearly 140 years has been found — with citizen scientists on board to share the excitement.
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10 extreme Wisconsin weather events caught on camera
Blizzards, tornadoes, and floods are no strangers to us. Check out this footage of some extreme weather events Wisconsin has experienced over the years.
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From tubs to tugs: Surprising stories behind 6 Wisconsin shipwrecks
A maritime archeologist shares the stories of six surprising shipwrecks in Wisconsin’s Great Lakes, from historic vessels to unusual cargo.
