Bow Hunting
It’s that time of year when hunters dig out the camo and blaze orange and talk turns to the deer hunting season.
Writer Ron Davis is an avid bow hunter but he sometimes wonders what drives him to the woods year after year.
Wisconsin Skillets
We generally think of skillets as utilitarian objects, the work horses of the kitchen. But they can also be works of art.
Producer Erin Clune brings us the story of a Madison artist making something beautiful out of the functional.
Prison Pheasants
It’s pheasant-hunting season once again in Wisconsin. But you might be surprised where some of the birds come from. Producer Seth Jovaag brings us the story.
Cottage Rituals
Fall is filled with rituals, both celebratory like a holiday and wistful as we prepare for the winter. Writer Christi Clancy has an annual ritual around her cabin.
Bear Encounter
Black bears are common in northern and central Wisconsin, but most are shy, elusive creatures. Carrie Rothburd once saw a bear outside her cabin and found herself entranced by the sight.
Haunted Hotel
Whether or not you believe in them, Wisconsin has its share of frightening stories and spooky places. Producer Aubrey Ralph recently visited a hotel that has been welcoming guests and ghosts for decades.
War of the Worlds
Seventy-five years ago, millions of radio listeners were shocked to hear alerts announcing the arrival of Martians. Writer Dean Robbins tells us the story behind one of history’s greatest stunts.
Hummingbird Moth
Is it a moth or a bird? Hummingbird moths are fantastic imposters. Writer Jill Sisson Quinn reflects on the moths flitting about her yard.
Dancing the streets of La Crosse with Peaches
In a city that lacks celebrities and diversity, someone like Peaches stands out. She’s best known for singing and dancing all over La Crosse in incredibly bright outfits.
WPR’s Maureen McCollum spent a morning walking around with Peaches, and although she’s surrounded in mystique and rumors, she shakes off the negativity by just being herself.
Pier Natural Bridge Park
Wisconsin’s landscape is dotted with spectacular geologic formations. Producer Nancy Camden happened on one in Richland County where she met Marilyn Rinehart and Angie Kauffman who walk us through time at Pier Natural Bridge Park.
Grandma Truesdale’s Butternut Pie
This was the extent of what Grandma gave me more than forty years ago, when butternuts were abundant and I was a “back-to-the-lander.” She baked pies in her woodstove, where the time and temperature were unpredictable.
Kettle of Fish
Just about every bar in Wisconsin can be considered a Packers bar. But Packers bars aren’t just found in Wisconsin. When the Packers step onto the field this Sunday, fans of the green and gold in New York City will crowd into a local bar to cheer on their favorite team.
Local Wisconsin Brandy
While Wisconsin is known for its beer, we also love brandy. Many of the state’s new craft distillers are making their own local drink.
Producer Seth Jovaag went out to Mitchell Vineyards with staff and volunteers from Madison’s Old Sugar Distillery to pick about 10 tons of grapes.
Gays Mills Apple Fest
Five years after devastating floods washed through the small town of Gays Mills, the community continues to come together to celebrate its unique apple economy and culture. Producer Tegan Wendland attended the town’s 55th annual Apple Festival last weekend to see what’s changed and what remains the same.
Sand County Songs
More than 60 years after its publication, Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac continues to influence conversations about the relationship between people and the land. It also inspired musician Tim Southwick Johnson, who set many of Leopold’s themes and words to music.