Susan Lampert Smith
Latest from Susan Lampert Smith
-
$209 a pound?! The Story Behind the Special Wisconsin Cheese Back on Sale
How much would you pay for a slice of state history? For only the third time ever, Hook’s is releasing a batch of its 20-year cheddar to a lucky group of lottery-winning cheese lovers.
-
Old World Wisconsin Provides a Historical ‘Home for the Holidays’
The spirit of Christmas past is found through settlement-era buildings relocated from throughout the state.
-
A Landmark Farm Enjoys New Life as a Community Education Center with a Focus on Healthy Food
The Sheboygan Falls area comes together to create a space for growing, cooking, dining, learning—and getting some fresh air.
-
Everyone Will Feel the Impact of Inflation at Thanksgiving. Some Will Face Food Insecurity Long Past the Holiday.
Groceries for those special dinners will cost more, putting everyday meals out of reach for a growing number of families forced to rely on food banks.
-
By Design or Circumstance, Outdoor Dinners on Wisconsin Farms Grow in Number and Popularity
The scenery and fresh food were part of the appeal long before COVID provided a new appreciation for open-air dining.
-
It’s Time to Put on the Lederhosen and Dirndls—Oktoberfest Is Here!
Wisconsin is filled with autumn festivals that celebrate beer, dancing, heritage, the harvest… or any other reasons to raise a stein.
-
Baraboo May Be Known for Its Circus History, but It Offers More Than 3 Rings of Other Day-Trip Activities
Apples—both fresh and fermented—are plentiful, along with shopping, dining, and recreational options.
-
DNR Retirees and ‘Citizen Scientists’ Help Wisconsin Species to Survive and Thrive
Opportunities abound for help monitoring everything from birds and bees to turtles and toads. There’s also a new lake that someone will get to name.
-
Local Brewery Makes the Most Out of Being ‘The Least Popular Place in Town’
When a progressive brewer butts heads with the conservative establishment, the result creates a consumer base and a new destination for tourists up north.
-
With Music, Arts, Recreation, and Food, Viroqua Earns a Spot on Any Good List of Wisconsin Day Trips
Trout streams, kayaking, distilleries, and historic accommodations are among the reasons to stay longer than a day.




















