Pittsville High School pioneers high school cranberry science program
Fall in Wisconsin ushers in cool air, golden leaves and a flood of red delicious cranberries. Wisconsin is by far ...
Where does the ‘Driftless Area’ get its name? The history, boundaries of the southwest Wisconsin region
As people enter the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin, they're transported from a relatively flat region to a sudden maze ...
Chippewa Falls man helps give back by giving new life to old bicycles
Many times in life things start out of necessity. Chippewa Falls native Mike Van Dusseldorf began fixing bicycles in his garage ...
A passion for peonies transforms Wisconsin dairy farm
In rural Shawano County family farms still dot the landscape, but on one farm a unique crop has taken root. ...
Bison: The biggest, baddest animal in Wisconsin (sort of)
Have you ever wondered what the biggest animal in Wisconsin is? If so, you’re a lot like Alstan Van Overmeer ...
Under bridges: A parent finds peace in independence and letting go
You don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Writer Jill Sisson Quinn and her son recently spent an afternoon ...
Lake love: Embracing both new and old experiences
Writer Jill Sisson Quinn and her son had a summer routine. They would go to their local lake for a ...
Bless these pests: Welcoming the garden invaders
Ever feel like you’re constantly battling garden invaders? Dealing with the weeds, bugs, and critters can be a never-ending, daunting ...
Farmer Explains Why You Should Sing To Cows
I have previously confessed this crime. Specifically to note, I was born to Methodists. Methodists by moral instinct rarely do ...
‘Where time can stand still’: Why most Wisconsin summer camps stay open for decades
Summer camps are a big deal in Wisconsin. Whether it's playing sharks and minnows, roasting marshmallows while sitting around a ...
One tough rock: Central Wisconsin’s Rib Mountain survived volcanoes, erosion and glaciers
There's a rumor that Rib Mountain in central Wisconsin is an extinct volcano. It seems somewhat reasonable...You can see it ...
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 ...
My weekend with the doe
Though sunny weather was forecast, my Memorial Day weekend plans did not include picnics or fishing. Yard chores and planting ...
To morel or not to morel
Morel mushrooms are a coveted treat in Wisconsin every spring. But the right conditions for finding them can be as ...
After a yearslong search, Wisconsin’s oldest tree is revealed. Sort of.
Close your eyes and imagine the oldest tree in Wisconsin. When I would do this, I used to picture something ...