Wisconsin 101: The Le Maire Sundial Compass Was 18th Century GPS
The Le Maire sundial compass was the mid-18th century equivalent to today’s GPS. It was found near Green Bay in ...
Fire On Ice
There are many things to enjoy about a frozen lake. For Patti See, it’s a bonfire built, improbably, on the ...
La Crosse’s Public Library Has Added Seeds To Its Collection
Roman orator Cicero said, “If you have a garden and library, you have everything you need.” La Crosse librarian and ...
Winter On The Edge Of The World
Wisconsin winters are known for being cold and harsh. But John Gurda reminds us of the 19th century settlers who ...
Dark Winter Light
There’s something about winter light that isn’t like any other. Mike Paulus tells us about the things hidden and revealed ...
Every Drop Counts For Family Living Off The Grid
Carol Dunbar and her family live off the grid in northern Wisconsin. It has its challenges, but those challenges have ...
The Astronomy Behind The Fabled Star Of Bethlehem
One of the most fabled stars in human history, the Star of Bethlehem, is also one of the biggest mysteries. ...
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 ...
Wisconsin 101: Yerkes Telescope And The Birthplace Of Astrophysics
The 40-inch refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, contains the world’s largest refracting lenses. Built in 1895, the telescope ...
Hunter Still Drives Deer To Honor His Brothers
Ron Weber made his first drive as a teenager with his brothers. His brothers have since passed away but Weber ...
Natural and Organic Product Blogger Exposes Greenwashing
The expression “think globally, act locally” goes back a long while. And in today’s highly connected world it’s easier to ...
Furniture Maker Designs With Math
“I love waking up in the morning and coming to work.” It sounds a little odd at first, but Richard ...
Wisconsin Life #409: “Making Magic”
This collection of stories from people sharing their “Wisconsin Life” includes the story of Kim Souther, a classically trained cellist ...
The Quiet Rolls In
There are many reasons to hunt. For Mike Paulus, part of the appeal is the quiet. Things calm down right ...
Underdog UW-Barron County Competes For The Rube Goldberg National Title
Cartoonist Rube Goldberg rose to fame in the early 1900s for drawing whimsical cartoons that featured overly complicated machines designed ...