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ONLY IN WISCONSIN! How many brewers can say that? Tag an out-of-state friend who should visit our wacky state to enjoy s...
06/12/2023

ONLY IN WISCONSIN! How many brewers can say that? Tag an out-of-state friend who should visit our wacky state to enjoy some .

A fat Thanksgiving mood, from Giannis and Bobby to yours 😂
22/11/2023

A fat Thanksgiving mood, from Giannis and Bobby to yours 😂

Chef Yia Vang’s  deserves fanfare for the flare it brings to the already impressive Minneapolis food scene. His dishes s...
02/11/2023

Chef Yia Vang’s deserves fanfare for the flare it brings to the already impressive Minneapolis food scene. His dishes share a unique display of traditional Hmong foods like the pork belly, Khao Sen noodles, and rice pictured. The food is a little expensive. However the flavor, authenticity, and nourished fresh feeling I enjoyed the rest of the day were a nice treat. Vang’s hit restaurant certainly builds a visitor’s appetite for exploring more Hmong cuisine and culture in the Twin Cities.

Chef Yia Vang’s  deserves fanfare for the flare it brings to the already impressive Minneapolis food scene. His dishes d...
02/11/2023

Chef Yia Vang’s deserves fanfare for the flare it brings to the already impressive Minneapolis food scene. His dishes display traditional Hmong foods like the pork belly, Khao Sen noodles, and rice (pictured). The food is a little expensive. However the flavor, authenticity, and nourished fresh feeling I enjoyed the rest of the day were a nice treat. Vang’s hit restaurant certainly builds a visitor’s appetite for exploring more Hmong cuisine and culture in the Twin Cities.

The Fennimore Area Giant Pumpkin Growers Club contest is another unique Wisconsin tradition. In October, pumpkins line B...
20/10/2023

The Fennimore Area Giant Pumpkin Growers Club contest is another unique Wisconsin tradition. In October, pumpkins line Blues Highway heading into town. Make a quick stop to watch the growers proudly weigh their prized pumpkins.

There is a formal member list of Wisconsin giant pumpkin growers and a club to go with it. Only for the best of the best 😤. This year’s weigh off contests are hosted in Cedarburg, Altoona, Nekoosa, & Mishicot (10/21)!

The first time I visited Lakeside Park I couldn't figure out why there was a vast variety of birds along the shore. Turn...
05/10/2023

The first time I visited Lakeside Park I couldn't figure out why there was a vast variety of birds along the shore. Turns out they all stop over from Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Pelicans, Cranes, Herins, and swaths of other unique birds hangout along the beautiful shoreline. It's quite a cool spot to birdwatch and enjoy a sun set.

Wisconsin is the largest cranberry producer in the nation. To celebrate the cranberry heritage, Warrens hosts the annual...
24/09/2023

Wisconsin is the largest cranberry producer in the nation. To celebrate the cranberry heritage, Warrens hosts the annual Warren's Cranberry Festival at the end of September. The town population multiplies 10 fold and all sorts of cranberry cuisines are available for tasting. Today is your last day to attend!

PACKER BARS:Packer bars double as homesteads for hammered cheese heads and sacred cultural sanctuaries. They’ve been est...
07/09/2023

PACKER BARS:

Packer bars double as homesteads for hammered cheese heads and sacred cultural sanctuaries. They’ve been establish in towns across the country to welcome locals (and sometimes that Bears fan friend) with open arms to join the crowd for game day. Here are a few notable Packer Bars not too far from Wisconsin to add to your bucket list:
1. LynLake Brewery, Minneapolis MN (pictured)
2. Park Tavern, Minneapolis MN
3. Will’s Northwoods Inn, Chicago IL
4. O’Leary’s Public House, Chicago IL

An incredible Fall season is right around the corner. Comment a fall activity you are looking forward to this year? 🍁 Th...
31/08/2023

An incredible Fall season is right around the corner. Comment a fall activity you are looking forward to this year? 🍁

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This great photo by  is home.And I’m going home to Milwaukee this weekend. I can’t wait to see the couture tower & 333 N...
16/08/2023

This great photo by is home.

And I’m going home to Milwaukee this weekend. I can’t wait to see the couture tower & 333 N. Water street. I miss the beer gardens, and I’ve always wanted to close . What else should I do this weekend in Milwaukee?

Summer ain’t over yet - many midwesterners are still planning a camping trip to many of Wisconsin and Minnesota’s incred...
08/08/2023

Summer ain’t over yet - many midwesterners are still planning a camping trip to many of Wisconsin and Minnesota’s incredible natural areas. As an avid camper/backpacker,

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Summers on capitol square are hard to beat. Especially when the whole community brings small town vibes and charcuterie ...
21/07/2023

Summers on capitol square are hard to beat. Especially when the whole community brings small town vibes and charcuterie boards the show. Concerts on the Square feature world class artists, several of which have close ties to . Set up a picnic blanket and enjoy!

Check out  Emporium - an incredibly sneaky back alley speak easy in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood.
16/07/2023

Check out Emporium - an incredibly sneaky back alley speak easy in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood.

1.  -  Discover Wisconsin’s comprehensive and charismatic guide to Wisconsin will grow your bucket list tenfold. 2.  The...
07/07/2023

1. - Discover Wisconsin’s comprehensive and charismatic guide to Wisconsin will grow your bucket list tenfold.

2. The 920 Show - I don't live anywhere near Green Bay, but Nick and Katie reel me in every episode. Their entertaining chemistry and Green Bay's booming developments make me feel like I'm following the next big thing.

3. - Just an average Joe picking apart some big topics for the average joe. bounces between ideas worth understanding with his famous Midwest comedy.

4. - Football season is almost here. Peter's daily updates are too frequent. However, his break down every Monday after game days is top tier content for every die hard cheese head.

This hidden passageway is at the top of several photography lists, and it’s only accessible if you hop aboard a Dells Bo...
23/06/2023

This hidden passageway is at the top of several photography lists, and it’s only accessible if you hop aboard a Dells Boat tour . It's known as witches gulch – a little touristy, but worth the trip.

Do you know how tall Minnesota’s tallest tower is? Take a guess in the comments:
01/06/2023

Do you know how tall Minnesota’s tallest tower is? Take a guess in the comments:

The infamous Stone Arch Bridge was constructed for freight in 1883. It has since landed itself on the National Register ...
31/05/2023

The infamous Stone Arch Bridge was constructed for freight in 1883. It has since landed itself on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Civil Engineering Landmark and hub for photographers across the US.

 - where Milwaukee's flemish foodies and bicycle enthusiasts collide. The restaurant's founders have been a huge contrib...
24/05/2023

- where Milwaukee's flemish foodies and bicycle enthusiasts collide.

The restaurant's founders have been a huge contributor to the success of Wisconsin's annual cycling race . Vintage bikes hang from the ceilings of every restaurant. Belgian and Netherlandish memorabilia line the walls. Best of all, the menu is a classy Dutch American fusion.

First time visitors are shocked this gem isn't a well-known landmark across the US. The Milwaukee Art Museum doesn't get...
17/05/2023

First time visitors are shocked this gem isn't a well-known landmark across the US. The Milwaukee Art Museum doesn't get the hype it deserves. The architectural anomaly was Santigo Calatrava's first American commission. He has since designed the Oculus in New York and the O'Hare Global Terminal in Chicago (begins in 2026). The Wings of the Milwaukee Art Museum open to embrace the shores of lake Michigan and scatter light through the strikingly white interior. Wherever you're from, I'd take a trip just to visit .

Wisconsin 101: campfire cookingWisconsin's limitless camping destinations are great places to get creative with campfire...
10/05/2023

Wisconsin 101: campfire cooking

Wisconsin's limitless camping destinations are great places to get creative with campfire cuisine.

(as always, be safe!)

The pinnacle of patio season is experienced at  . Cobblestone streets lined with old trees and aweing views of the Minne...
26/04/2023

The pinnacle of patio season is experienced at . Cobblestone streets lined with old trees and aweing views of the Minneapolis skyline are just steps away from your table. The food is light and upscale, yet inexpensive. Try their tap beer and look up who is lined up to play live music before you go.

Calling all babysitters. Whether you’re babysitting a pack of crazy kids, or just your significant other, the &M store a...
05/04/2023

Calling all babysitters. Whether you’re babysitting a pack of crazy kids, or just your significant other, the &M store at the has you covered. Fuel a group sugar rush, then blast through it at the universe next door. Nap time to follow will be effortless.

Wisconsin’s best skiing is at . 55 trails and a peak 700 foot vertical show off some of the best views in the state. The...
22/03/2023

Wisconsin’s best skiing is at . 55 trails and a peak 700 foot vertical show off some of the best views in the state. They’re open into April.

Trade the back porch beer for drinking in Chicago this weekend. The city’s St. Patty’s celebration is unlike any other a...
08/03/2023

Trade the back porch beer for drinking in Chicago this weekend. The city’s St. Patty’s celebration is unlike any other and it kicks off on Saturday. The Chicago River gets dyed green, the parade traverses Grant Park, and the bar crawl tickets are selling out fast!

Run it back with your porch beer and local bars next weekend. This weekend is worth the get away.

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Winter is the perfect time for a silent, reflective walk. Enjoy a thoughtful hike with Lake Geneva’s monster size mansio...
01/03/2023

Winter is the perfect time for a silent, reflective walk. Enjoy a thoughtful hike with Lake Geneva’s monster size mansions in the backdrop. The famed Lakeshore Path hugs the shoreline forming a 26 mile loop around Geneva Lake. Stone Manor (pictured) is the largest of the mansions along the trail, but there are many more stunning estates to see

The Schlitz Audubon Nature Center  is one of Milwaukee County’s best hidden gems – especially in winter. The sugar shack...
22/02/2023

The Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is one of Milwaukee County’s best hidden gems – especially in winter. The sugar shack is fired up for crafting maple syrup in February, Indoor activities are offered in the cozy cabin-like buildings, and the trails become a silent escape into nature.

Exploring Milwaukee’s three downtown rivers by boat - from pontoon to kayak - is a great way to spend your Fourth of Jul...
03/07/2022

Exploring Milwaukee’s three downtown rivers by boat - from pontoon to kayak - is a great way to spend your Fourth of July weekend. Here is a quick list of riverside restaurants worth docking your craft at for the best grub in town:
Milwaukee Ale House, Rock Bottom brewery, Boone & Crockett, Barnacle buds, and the Twisted fisherman

Happiest 414 day to Milwaukee! This city is on the up and up. Enjoy the local twist to a slue of summer festivals that c...
14/04/2022

Happiest 414 day to Milwaukee! This city is on the up and up. Enjoy the local twist to a slue of summer festivals that celebrate music and every cultural corner of the world. Grab a craft brew and relax at one of the many beer gardens that line the city’s three rivers. Don’t forget to tailgate all day! The glistening Great Lakes coast and the famed games are great places to start. The local quirkiness is everything in Milwaukee. When you visit, learn from the locals and welcome the bizarre traditions.

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The best cheese curds in Wisconsin, Fried:  Fresh: Weyauwega Cheese Debate.Thanks  for the photo
27/03/2022

The best cheese curds in Wisconsin,
Fried:
Fresh: Weyauwega Cheese

Debate.

Thanks for the photo

Have you ever considered cold water kayaking? This thrilling way to adventure (requiring safety measures and preparation...
12/03/2022

Have you ever considered cold water kayaking? This thrilling way to adventure (requiring safety measures and preparation noted below) is right in your backyard.

**reference for safety guidelines. This photo was taken by an ACA level 3 guide, use caution when paddling Lake Superior!**

Wood peckers burrowing their beaks for bugs on leaf barren trees are a pleasant sight to see in winter. Keep your ears a...
31/01/2022

Wood peckers burrowing their beaks for bugs on leaf barren trees are a pleasant sight to see in winter. Keep your ears and eyes peeled for the 8 species of wood peckers that call Wisconsin home.
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Next time you’re in Milwaukee, eat and entertain at the . The venue’s long awaited grand opening was Friday! There’s a m...
17/01/2022

Next time you’re in Milwaukee, eat and entertain at the . The venue’s long awaited grand opening was Friday! There’s a mouth watering array of exquisite entrés on the menus of over 10 vendors. Continue your fill with a game of corn hole, simulated golf, Mario Kart, and much more

Winter’s best kept secrets are quiet, calm wanders through the Driftless Area’s wooded hills📸:
09/01/2022

Winter’s best kept secrets are quiet, calm wanders through the Driftless Area’s wooded hills
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Snow covered trees nestled beneath the glowing moon. Snowfall, yet silence. Time for a winter walk. 📸:
11/12/2021

Snow covered trees nestled beneath the glowing moon. Snowfall, yet silence. Time for a winter walk. 📸:

It’s Christmas market season and opening weekend of Sister Bay’s first ever Christkindlmarkt was a hit. The market showc...
03/12/2021

It’s Christmas market season and opening weekend of Sister Bay’s first ever Christkindlmarkt was a hit. The market showcased the work of several artisans in a village of single room cabins. From glass blowing to kettle corn, attendees enjoyed a variety of crafts while they sipped hot chocolate and got serenaded by live Christmas music. The holiday cheer will continue this weekend and next (December 3-5 and December 10-12), don’t miss out.

When the seasons change - this inevitable cold catches us off guard every year 😒 - wisconsinites appreciate time in natu...
19/11/2021

When the seasons change - this inevitable cold catches us off guard every year 😒 - wisconsinites appreciate time in nature’s beauty. Checkout Hyde’s mill! Maybe these two photos should inspire you to take up photography on hikes.
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