‘A Spring Song’: Reconnecting with nature after the winter thaw
As winter fades and Wisconsin begins to thaw, the changing season brings renewal not only to the land but also ...
Freezing Man: Wisconsin’s small town version of Burning Man
Lakes across Wisconsin this time of year are dotted in ice shanties, bonfires and bundled people brave enough to face ...
The goose pond: Finding healing in presence
Sometimes, an ordinary experience surprises us — turning the mundane into something extraordinary. Writer Crystal Chan felt this on a ...
‘Feeling of freedom’: Wisconsin sailor Stephanie Roble to make second Olympic appearance
Two-time Olympian Stephanie Roble talks about the joys of sailing as well as her roots on Wisconsin's Lake Beulah. The ...
Protecting the bats of the Kickapoo Caverns
Off a winding country road in rural Crawford County, the cave system known as Kickapoo Caverns has been attracting visitors ...
Wisconsin 101: Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse
On the western coast of Lake Michigan sits the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a place known for its deep connection ...
Why are most Wisconsin waterfalls up north?
Tom Hornung from Madison reached out to WHYsconsin wondering why most waterfalls in Wisconsin are in the northern part of ...
Paddling Through The Pandemic
In times of stress and uncertainty, we look for sources of comfort and connection. During the pandemic, that came in ...
Baileys Harbor Range Lights Guide Boats To Safety
In 1869, when the range lights were built, Baileys Harbor was considered the only safe harbor north of Milwaukee. The ...
Human Powered: Preserving Stories From Wisconsin’s Floods
In recent years, Wisconsin's Driftless Region has experienced some of the most severe flooding in its history. The new podcast from ...
A Father And Son’s Chilly Trout Fishing Expedition
Trout fishing conjures an image of sparkling sunlight reflecting on a rushing stream and a fisherman in hip boots confidently ...
The News From Lake Hallie
The lake in Lake Hallie is narrow and shallow but not without its excitement… especially when the ice freezes. Patti ...
One Man’s Love Affair With Ice Boating And Lake Mendota
Don Sanford feels a deep connection to water, from sailing to ice boating. His summers spent as a child on a ...
One Woman’s Lessons Learned From Observing The Fox River
As a child, I was taught that a river was the lifeline of an area. It fed its residents, allowed ...
The Iceman in Superior
A Minnesota man has been trying to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the tallest ice sculpture at ...