Last month I was back in Wisconsin for a whirlwind visit that had me in Oshkosh / Fox Valley region on the eastern side of the state. A lover of long walks, the four mile loop trail at Terrell’s Island…
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South Manitou Island is my favorite destination in the entire state of Michigan. Encompassed within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the island is only accessible by private boat or the Manitou Island Transit passenger ferry service that operates seasonally…
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and just north of downtown Ludington, Michigan, Ludington State Park is a fabulous option for families. At nearly 5,300 acres, the park contains several ecosystems including sand dunes, mixed deciduous and coniferous forest,…
Nearly 117 miles in entirety, M-22 is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the state of Michigan. Hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline along the Leelenau Peninsula, M-22 also falls within the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. A picturesque journey over gentle…
I learned about FAST Corporation when I was researching and writing a newspaper story about a giant pink elephant. FAST stands for Fiberglass, Animals, Shapes and Trademarks and the company is one of a handful of businesses in America specializing in…
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is one of our favorite places in Madison, Wisconsin. Located on a 16-acre campus near the shores of Lake Monona, the gardens are a short walk/drive to many of the restaurants, theater’s, and shops lining Williamson (“Willy”) Street and the city’s more bohemian…