We’re taking to the road to find some of our favorite places and quirkiest stories around the state.
How Two Rivers invented the ice cream sundae
Wisconsin is home to many firsts. The first blender, the first typewriter, and even malted milk was developed and introduced ...
‘Bitten With The Concrete Bug’: Sculpture Gardens Showcase Wisconsin’s Outsider Artists
Listener Chris Murphy of Madison asked us, "Why are there a higher concentration of outsider artist environments in Wisconsin than ...
Power On, Dr. Evermor: Wisconsin’s Forevertron Sculptor
Editor’s note: Dr. Evermor turned bits of metal and other salvaged parts into fantastic sculptures. People can find his truly ...
Beloved Pete’s Hamburger Stand Celebrates 110 Years In Business
When you step up to order at Pete’s Hamburger Stand in Prairie du Chien, you’ll notice there’s only four things ...
Riding On An Historic, Miniature Steam Locomotive
An historic railway, dating back to the 1940’s, welcomes nearly 16,000 families to Wisconsin Dells every year. Tucked off County ...
Collecting At Dave’s Guitar Shop
When Dave Rogers opened his first guitar store in the early 1980s in downtown La Crosse, it was in a ...
Cream Puffs And Corn Dogs: A History Of The Wisconsin State Fair
People are flocking from across the state to West Allis this week for the Wisconsin State Fair. The best in ...
Cave crawling: A journey under Chilton’s Ledge View Nature Center
For some, the thought of descending into the depths of a dark, tight cave is the stuff of nightmares. For ...
Mindoro Cut
A windy road makes for motorcycle paradise. Ron Davis tells us about a legendary stretch of highway near La Crosse.
Moskey Basin
The list of what makes a place special is endless. Writer Jill Sisson Quinn tells us about what is for ...
UFOs in Wisconsin
Many towns stake their claim to fame on an historical event, a large fiberglass object, or local delicacy. In Wisconsin, ...