If you enjoy biking, kayaking, and exploring a lively downtown, Madison will be an enjoyable experience for you. With its scenic lakes, beautiful arts scenes, and numerous outdoor activities giving you a varied and pleasant experience. These are some of the reasons people visit Madison, alongside its pet-friendly atmosphere. Madison features pet friendly parks, trails, and even restaurants, more on this later. Vacationers love this city … [Read more...]
Lake of the Ozarks sets its Sights on Breaking the World Record for the Largest Boat Parade
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO - It was announced during a press conference that the Lake of the Ozarks will make a second attempt at breaking the current record for the largest official boat parade in the world on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The current record, according to Guinness World Records, stands at 1,180 vessels and was set in Terengganu, Malaysia in September 2014. Over the years, there have been many attempts to break the record by different … [Read more...]
A Night In Milwaukee
Known primarily for its long winters and creating a wide range of North America’s tastiest cheeses, Milwaukee is a unique place to spend a night while on a layover. As part of America’s ‘flyover zone’, Milwaukee and other Midwestern cities don’t often see enough appreciation from travelers. From the weird to the purely American, keep reading for key insights on making your night in Milwaukee count. Standard Fare For those looking to … [Read more...]
John Muir Slept Here
The best place to walk in the footsteps of John Muir is Yosemite National Park, where the famed naturalist and conservationist hiked and climbed granite domes, lovingly surveyed plants and animals, studied with rapt eyes “cloud mountains” in the sky, and developed his passion for wild spaces. Another place that evokes feelings for one of the visionary creators of our national park system is his old home in Martinez, California, about an hour … [Read more...]
American Football Stadiums You Must Watch a Game in, at Least Once in Your Lifetime!
American football continues to be the most regularly watch sport in the United States of America. It has a cult-like following all over the country, and people not just revere the football legends, they hold their football stadiums also in high esteem, especially the ones that have witnessed some of the most memorable moments in the history of the game. Let’s tell you about few such American football stadiums that you must definitely watch a … [Read more...]
7 Best US Living History Museums
If you want a little more out of a vacation, take the kids somewhere history comes alive. More than just a collection of artifacts, living history museums bring history to life in a way that children remember long after the visit. Think walking along the streets our founding fathers did or touching 450-year-old buildings. Imagine mining for gold or driving the first motorized vehicle. These hands-on experiences put you in the middle of history … [Read more...]
Keeping Fit in the Winter at Destination Kohler
Growing up in the Midwest, it is a rite of passage to fall victim to winter weight gain. With shorter days and frigid temperatures, leisurely strolls to the store turn into short sprints to the bus. Daily activities that help you stay slender tend to hibernate as the common Midwesterner slips into a more sedentary lifestyle. While some people seek relief by flying to warm weather destinations for extended weekend trips, for many people, that's … [Read more...]
One of the Keys to Happiness is a Bad Memory.
For the past decade, I’ve had this recurring nightmare. It involves concrete apartment structures hundreds and hundreds of stories tall and one city block wide. I’m usually stuck on one of the top floors, which are so high in the sky that small communities complete with little stores and schools have been established up there. Rickety walkways strung from windows connect the buildings so the tenants don’t have to make the journey down and back … [Read more...]
A Drinker’s Guide to Milwaukee
Milwaukee's history is steeped in beer. When German immigrants settled here, they brought with them old country recipes that tasted like home. For decades, Milwaukee was the number one beer-producing city in the world. It was home to the “Big Four” breweries: Blatz, Pabst, Schlitz and Miller. These breweries were major employers to generations of immigrants, and helped build the city's economic foundation. Before my recent visit to Milwaukee, I … [Read more...]
Discover Wisconsin TV introduces four new co-hosts
WISCONSIN – (August 1, 2013) – Producers announced Tuesday that four new faces, and one face familiar with long-time viewers, will host the nation’s longest running tourism program, Discover Wisconsin. This is the first time the show has introduced a multi-host format since 2003. Collin Geraghty, Mariah Haberman, Libby Amato and Eric Paulsen will debut on Discover Wisconsin for its 27th season, which premieres November 2-3, 2013. “We’ve … [Read more...]