By: David Pabst, Director, WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety Over the last 30-plus years, I’ve worn several hats. This includes 23 years wearing a State Patrol Stetson – serving as a trooper, inspector, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in various locations across Wisconsin. Today, I wear a slightly different hat, having transitioned into a civilian state […]
Although it is difficult to predict which children will develop asthma, studies have identified certain risk factors for asthma in children: Diagnosed allergies, including skin and food allergies or allergic rhinitis (hay fever) A family history of allergies or asthma Prenatal and postnatal exposure to tobacco smoke Obesity Living in an area with high air […]
Nestled on the western edge of Wisconsin lies New Richmond, just 29 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. With incredible local breweries and activities for the entire family, here are some of our favorite spots to stop in New Richmond. Grab a drink downtown […]
Attend a UW-Whitewater Warhawks game If there’s one thing Whitewater is known for it’s the University that brings so much energy to this town. And a lot of the noise you hear on campus will be coming from Perkins Stadium. Join the fun and cheer on the Warhawks! Jump in a tandem hang glider and […]
Columbia County… it’s Madison’s beautiful backyard country. With beautiful landscapes and friendly towns full of history, tradition, and hometown hospitality, it’s the perfect place to get unplugged, spend time with family, and experience an authentic piece of Wisconsin. Here are seven of our favorite things to do in Columbia County: Visit one of Portage’s many […]
Nestled in the heart of the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin lies Richland Center. Historic architecture is scattered throughout the town with “National Register of Historic Places” plaques proudly displayed on exteriors left and right. Downtown is home to inviting shop fronts and numerous family-friendly events are held throughout the year. The Ocoooch mountain range […]
Here in Wisconsin, we know a thing or two about cheese curds and when it comes to serving them up fried and delicious, there’s no shortage of places to go and nosh on them! In fact, cheese curds are such a favorite people have been organizing curd crawls across the state to try the best […]
Everywhere you turn, there’s a screen, many directly in your child’s line of sight. And everywhere you turn, there’s also a list of warnings about the dangers of screen time for kids. Physical inactivity. Obesity. Digital eyestrain. Disrupted sleep. Heightened stress hormones. Impaired social skills. Developmental delays. Brain damage. It’s a frightening prospect since a […]
Home to the state’s largest waterfall, bucolic farmland for days and plenty of Wisconsin cheese shops, you’ll never run out of reasons to explore Northwest Wisconsin! The adventure is limitless in this corner of the state. Here are just five of our favorite things to do in this region of Wisconsin: Stop in at Burnett […]
Welcome to Green County…where there are more cows than people! Famous for its Swiss heritage, serene bike trails, barn quilts and dairy farms, this southern Wisconsin destination will have you escaping to the rolling hills for a little countryside R&R. Green County is also known as the Gateway to Cheese Country—so you know everyone’s favorite […]
