Western Wisconsin
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9 of the biggest moments in Wisconsin State Fair history
Can you believe admission to the first fair in 1851 was as little as 10 cents? Here are nine more milestones State Fair you might not remember OR have been alive to experience!
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9 best places to play pickleball in Madison
Hop on the bandwagon and enjoy America’s latest sporty craze: pickleball! Here are the nine best places to play in Madison.
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31 Olympic & Paralympic athletes from Wisconsin to watch
Wisconsin has produced some of the most impressive Olympic and Paralympic athletes throughout the years. Here are 31 that are competing in the 2024 Paris games.
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A Summer Games in Milwaukee? This Olympic expert says, ‘Why not?’
In his nonfiction novel “Greater Than the Games,” Sorgi explores what it would take to get the Olympic games to Wisconsin: specifically, Milwaukee. While he acknowledges this is a long, long, LONG shot, he makes several solid arguments for how Milwaukee could become “the little city that could.”
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7 Wisconsin waterfalls you can actually swim in
Dive in! These seven Wisconsin waterfalls are a guaranteed good time.
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6 things you (probably) don’t know about Culver’s
40 years ago this month, George, Ruth, Craig, and Lea Culver opened their first family restaurant in Sauk City, Wisconsin. They called it: “Culver’s Frozen Custard and ButterBurgers.” The rest, as they say, is history! Today, there are more than 140 Culver’s locations in Wisconsin and more than 900 across America. But how well do…
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A first timer’s guide to whitewater rafting on Wisconsin’s Peshtigo River
Whitewater rafting doesn’t have to be confusing. If you live in or around Wisconsin, enjoy the Peshtigo River to the fullest with our comprehensive guide.
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How this Wisconsin mom is helping a family grow through surrogacy
“If I were in a state where—if something went wrong, or I had an ectopic pregnancy or a missed miscarriage, and there was nothing I could do about it but wait until it’s bad enough that my life was in jeopardy—I would not even consider being in the position I’m in now,” she said of…
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Summer school’s a lifesaver for rural Wisconsin families that need childcare
Traditionally, summer school was a way to catch up on a subject students might need a little more instruction on. However, now there’s a growing recognition among educators, families, and policymakers that summer school is much more than that. It’s full of high-quality structured learning programs that are hands-on, engaging, and fun, while being a…
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Exploring 7 of the oldest libraries in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a storied history with libraries, stretching back more than 150 years. Learn about seven of the state’s oldest libraries here.
