Natural Bridge State Park is a good hike for humans, dogs alike in Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Parks are full of wonders -- for human visitors, and for their dogs, as well. WPR's Anya van Wagtendonk ...
Door County a dream for Wisconsin stargazing with theater under the stars, Dark Sky park
It’s the first day of summer and WPR’s Wisconsin Road Trip series is highlighting the best stargazing spots across the ...
Leslie Schroeder’s flax-to-linen dream weaves its way into Wisconsin
Leslie Schroeder has a dream. That dream is to have a flax-to-linen textile industry in Wisconsin. Inspired by the local ...
The scoop on blue moon: How Wisconsin grew to love the nostalgic ice cream flavor
Blue moon ice cream is a staple at roadside shops throughout the Upper Midwest. But where did this Smurf-colored treat come ...
From parish festivals to the MLB: Meet Wisconsin polka master Mike Schneider
It was 1984 — Prince's "Purple Rain" was the No. 1 album in America. Bruce Springsteen crisscrossed the country on his ...
Viroqua’s Driftless Books & Music is part of Wisconsin’s growing indie bookstore scene
Even in our era of two-day shipping and instant downloads, many booksellers are finding that readers still want the connection ...
‘Patina is who I am’: Adrian Molitor’s journey to restoring historic hardwood floors in Madison
Adrian Molitor knows a thing or two about hardwood floors. With his Madison-based business, Molitor Traditional Flooring, he’s restored historic ...
‘A decent proposal’: Madison storyteller embraces spontaneity and love
When people feel stuck in life, they may seek out new friends or hobbies. When Jen Rubin of Madison was ...
‘The corner shelf’: Kindergarten carpenter cherishes 90-year-old gift
It can be really sweet to look back on art projects you created in kindergarten. Maybe it’s a finger painting ...
Birds of a feather: Longtime friends count cranes together in Wisconsin
One day each spring, volunteers around Wisconsin get up at dawn to participate in the International Crane Foundation's Annual Midwest ...
Lilacs: The sweet smell of Wisconsin spring
Spring has a way of energizing the five senses. And when it comes to the sense of smell, there are ...
‘Satellite’: Appreciating a mother’s love through poetry
As we get older, our relationships with our parents evolve. Poet Karl Michael Iglesias knows this and has been reflecting ...
Elizabeth, Elizabeth and Me: The ‘rebel trio’ of Wisconsin educators
Some professions run in the family. For writer Nancy Jorgensen of Waukesha, she spent her career as a teacher — ...
‘As the Sun Sets on Summer Soccer’: A coach celebrates his comeback kids
Athletes in youth sports are often told things like, “It’s not about winning, it’s about having fun!” Sure, but what ...
Shorewood’s Jerry Harrison on the legacy of Talking Heads’ masterpiece ‘Stop Making Sense’
“Stop Making Sense” has been hailed as one of the greatest concert films of all time. Directed by Jonathan Demme, ...