Wisconsin

A Treasure of Trails for Mountain Bikes

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:55:00 GMT

Beth and Mick Endersbe run the Ideal Market and Rivers Eatery in Cable, specializing in thin-crust artisan pizzas baked in a large stone oven. They also love to be out on the CAMBA bike trails “from the day the frost is out until the snow flies."

Stop by – the Lights Stay on in Bayfield

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Some people have the idea that Bayfield shuts down and hibernates after Christmas. A few businesses are seasonal, but many are open year-round (even if the hours may change). Walk into a shop and often it’s the owner who will greet you.

Worthy Causes: Harbor House Crisis Shelters

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:01:00 GMT

“Home for the holidays” takes on a somber note if you don’t have a home. That is why we strongly urge support of local homeless shelters and missions. We’d like to give a particular nod to Harbor House Crisis Shelters in Superior, Wisconsin.

Spotlighting Mom-and-Pop Resorts: Superior Rentals

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 03:50:00 GMT

We love small mom-and-pop resorts with cabins near the water with lots of heart but not a lot of fancy stuff. Owners of these comfortable-fit resorts tell us what keeps their customers coming back and about their future. Here's the Wisconsin story.

Not-So-Secret Bayfield Peninsula

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:01:00 GMT

Bayfield Peninsula is large and the wildlife – deer, bears and wolves – far outnumber humans. You won’t find one stoplight in all of Bayfield County and your biggest stress might be catching the ferry to Madeline Island on time.

Roller Rink Fever

Fri, 13 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

We may all have fond memories of gliding down the smooth, wooden floor at the roller rink as kids.There were plenty of tumbles to the floor, spurring giggles and bruised knees. This activity is still alive at World of Wheels in Superior, Wisconsin.

Meet Washburn, Wisconsin

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:09:00 GMT

Brownstone and water laid the foundations for Washburn, established in 1883. Its waterfront location provided the railroad with a port and the area provided lots of native brownstone for buildings.

Worthy Causes: Lake Superior Maritime Collection

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Impressive archives relating to the maritime industry and activity is now housed at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.