Ashland, Wisconsin, is best known for its many mural paintings that line the historical downtown district’s buildings. Within these murals, visitors learn about the people and places that tell the history of Ashland. Some come to admire the beauty of the murals, some to learn about Ashland’s past, some both. While the primary draw to Ashland is these murals, Ashland...
When visitors drive into Bayfield, visions of an east coast sea side town come to mind. Glimpses of a glistening blue Lake Superior shoreline, sailboats docked in a harbor, a hillside dotted with quaint cottages in among stately Victorian homes. Can this be Wisconsin? Why yes, yes, this is Wisconsin. Bayfield is, in fact Wisconsin’s smallest city. Year round...
Wisconsin Dells may be the number 1 destination in Wisconsin for families, but fellow travel writer Kim and I discovered lots of things to do in Wisconsin Dells for adults. Wisconsin Dells isn't just for families.
The minute you board the Madeline Island Ferry at Bayfield, Wisconsin, a transformation begins. With every droplet of Lake Superior spray the ferry kicks up, you feel the burdens of the real world wash away. By the time you hit the dock on Madeline Island, you are ready for the slower pace, that island vibe, and the mystical powers hanging in the air. Just Lulu and I...
The John Michael Kohler Art Preserve opened in June 2021. Part of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center which is located in downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the arts preserve encompasses three floors, 37,000 square feet of gallery space, and is located just outside of downtown on 38 acres. The concept for this Kohler art preserve began as an idea back in the 1970s when...