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Wisconsin’s Best Counties to Road Trip: Northwestern Edition

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Looking to take the ultimate Wisconsin road trip? Pull out your maps and plan to visit Ashland County, Bayfield County, and Douglas County located in the Northwestern region of the state!

10 Legendary Bars in Wisconsin

Fact of life: Wisconsin knows how to have a good time. Smattered across this fun-loving state is a collection of iconic bars and taverns worth visiting. Here are just 10 of them:

10 of Wisconsin's Best Fireworks Shows

Alright 'murica...feast your eyes on the heart of the Midwest this weekend. With brilliant fireworks displays set to light up the Wisconsin sky, the state shines bright each and every 4th of July. Here are just a few of our top picks for fireworks…

18 Jaw-Dropping Wisconsin Lighthouse Photos

With Great Lakes Superior and Michigan meeting Wisconsin's northern and eastern coasts respectively, you can find more than 30 historic lighthouses still standing. Even Lake Winnebago - Wisconsin's largest inland lake - is home to a handful…

Motorcycling in Wisconsin: 5 Excellent Destinations

If you love motorcycling, you'll love Wisconsin. I had the honor of meeting up with groups as far south as Platteville and as far north as Cable while we were filming Wisconsin's Western Ride for Discover Wisconsin, and it is now completely evident to me how folks fall in love with the open air on the open road. Nothing beats that wind-in-your-hair feeling!

The Ultimate Wisconsin Bucket List

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From our islands to our bluffs, our rolling farmland to our 15,000 lakes, Wisconsin is brimming with tourism treasures. Although not meant to be exhaustive, consider the following bucket list your kick-start to exploring the very best of America's…

Cabins & More: 8 Amazing Places to Stay in Wisconsin

From fun and eclectic to rustic and gorgeous, here are eight rentals in Wisconsin that look like they came straight out of a fairy-tale. (Prepare to swoon...) Candlewood Cabins (Richland Center) Nestled in the beautiful hills of southwest…

5 Types of People Who Should Visit the Apostle Islands

After spending five days exploring the Apostle Islands, I've come to the conclusion that there are five groups of people who need to visit this area of Wisconsin. Now, if you're looking for over-commercialized shops, chain restaurants, and…
Camping is allowed (and encouraged!) on sandbars on the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Camping in Wisconsin: Public vs. Private Campgrounds?

About seven years ago, I made the decision to introduce my family to the wonders of camping, and I’m happy to say it’s become a tradition we all look forward to – even with the comedic stylings of Jim Gaffigan trying to convince us…
Big Manitou Falls by Larry and Linda Dunlap

Chasin' Waterfalls: 6 of Wisconsin's Best Falls

Off the heels of an – um – impressive winter, there couldn’t be a better time to discover Wisconsin’s many bubbling and breathtaking waterfalls. Most are located in or around Wisconsin’s park system, so throw on your best pair of hiking boots, pack your camera and be prepared to be amazed