1979: One quarter’s unexpected odyssey
When’s the last time you stopped to look at your spare change? For writer Ron Weber, one ordinary find leads ...
‘Twirling Jane’ of the Kenosha Kingfish is a Northwoods League baseball mainstay
For some people in Wisconsin, baseball is a summer staple. And for Kenosha Kingfish fans, there's a baton twirling usher ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Motorcycle Cannonball: the race of a lifetime for Beaver Dam’s Jonas Zahn
Jonas Zahn is setting out on an epic adventure. Zahn will join riders from all over the world for Motorcycle ...
The Wisconsin e-Pilgrims: Finding community during the eclipse
It’s been a few weeks since the solar eclipse captivated many of us. Some Wisconsinites, like WPR’s Norman Gilliland, traveled ...
Get lost: A motorcyclist’s guide to adventure
There’s the old saying “Not all who wander are lost.” This is certainly a motto that writer Ron Davis of ...
From The World’s Largest Six-Pack To The Hodag: A Tour Of Wisconsin’s Roadside Attractions
Author Eric Dregni has been a keen observer of roadside attractions for years. He recently wrote the book “The Impossible ...
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 ...
Memory And Voicemails
I listened to the voice recording wishing I had been more persuasive. “You know, Mom,” I crooned over the phone ...
Whimsical Essay Describes Lure Of Door County
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer travel season. Writer Catherine Jagoe describes her favorite annual road ...
An Over The Lake Drive To Milwaukee
My dad never asked for directions. Never. He always knew the best way to get there, especially when he didn’t. ...