Susan Lampert Smith
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Surfin’ Sheboygan, The ‘Malibu of the Midwest’
Chicago native Tommy Shimenetto has found a love for surfing the icy waters of Lake Michigan off the coast of Sheboygan.
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Festivus Spirit Runs Especially Deep in Wisconsin
Buy a Milwaukee-made Festivus pole, air your grievances at Great Lakes Distillery, or see an “unadorned and lustrous” decoration at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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170 Years Later, ‘Fighting Bob’ La Follette’s Childhood Dairy Farm Is Shutting Down
The legendary progressive politician’s birthplace will become Wisconsin’s latest dairy farm loss.
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Aluminum Christmas Trees? They’re a ‘Home-Grown’ Wisconsin Invention.
Visit Manitowoc to celebrate all things Evergleam and learn about the history of the vintage Christmas decorations.
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A Beginners Guide to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail
No time for a one thousand mile hike? Here are a few stops along the trail that will allow you to experience its beauty in your spare time.
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The Lore, Legends, and Traditions of Wisconsin Deer Hunting
Thousands take off from work and school to hunt for their buck, a time-honored tradition that has seen its share of legends, tragedies, and new curveballs.
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Miss the Ol’ General Store? In Wisconsin, You Don’t Need a Time Machine to Visit One.
From Door County to the former lead-mining towns of southwestern Wisconsin, general stores still tie communities together.
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Love Quirky Geography? We’ve Got a Trip All Mapped Out for You.
Picnic in the center of the Western Hemisphere, align yourself to the Poles, and cruise the Subcontinental Divide, all without leaving Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin is Still Tops For Cranberry Production, Appreciation
This holiday season learn a little bit about the state’s favorite tart berry and the many ways to make it part of your basement bar or dining room table.
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The Story Behind ‘Wisconsin Death Trip,’ a Spine-Chilling Cult Classic
The unsettling chronicle of 1890s small-town life is still in print and inspiring artists 48 years after it was first published.
