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Travel Wisconsin: Summer activities throughout the Badger State
Fill this summer with unforgettable events. Choose a few, try something new, get out of the house and expect a good time. Summer is ahead, and the heat is on. MAY Automotion Festival May 19-20. Wisconsin Dells Noah’s Ark Waterpark 1411 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy. (800) …
Taste your way through Wisconsin
Knowing the joy of travel includes experiencing the culture and flavor of a place, trying uncommon foods and enjoying them where they’re produced. Not many places can match Wisconsin for quality or variety. Wisconsin’s cheesemakers always bring home bags of awards for their products. Sargento …
7 Madison sites you can't miss
They say: The best things in life are free. The Madison, Wisc. area does a good job of proving this, with dozens of free attractions, tours and events. Plan a trip packed with free fun, saving your getaway dollars for comfortable lodging and dining in …
Wine-tasting your way around Michigan
Michigan is one of the great grape-growing states and that means a fantastic place for wineries. Find out some of the better ones in the state’s southwest, northwest and Upper Peninsula regions.
Sleeping in homes of great Americans
Travelers to The Dearborn Inn can see replica homes of such famous Americans as Patrick Henry and Edgar Allan Poe. They can also head over to The Henry Ford to check out, among other things, the Driving America exhibit.
Families swinging into summer with golf vacations
Finding an activity or game the whole family can enjoy can be a challenge; varying age groups, skill levels and interests may have everyone going in different directions. The same challenge can be true of family vacations. The youngest members of the family may crave …
5 travel photography tips for your next vacation
Nine out of 10 people are planning to take two or more leisure trips this year, according to TripAdvisor's 2012 Travel Trends Forecast survey. Of these travelers, 42 percent are planning cultural trips that combine precious downtime with enriching experiences. But no matter where or …
6 Michigan food and wine tours sure to whet your appetite
These six tours are perfect for foodies or those looking to excite their taste buds.
6 places to whitewater raft in Wisconsin this spring
Mariah Staelens has been paddling canoes and kayaks almost as far back as she can remember, from the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota to whitewater rapids in Washington State, North Carolina and Tennessee. But the whitewater rapids of northeast Wisconsin are special to the …
4 survival tips for your family vacation
You know the old saying that the journey is just as important as reaching your destination? It can also be applied to your family vacation. Some even believe that the journey is half the fun of getting there. While you may already have a getaway …
Travel Wisconsin touts top 12 for 2012
Travel Wisconsin puts together a month-by-month list of destinations to help families and other vacationers select a place to spend a week or a weekend.
Auto tech gadgets more appealing to Americans than safety features
Whether you’re planning a short trip to the store or a long ride across the country, getting behind the wheel is the easy part. Staying safe while driving, on the other hand, takes a bit more work. However, when it comes to investing in technology …
Travel agencies suffer in the hands of the economy, Internet
Travel agencies are "alive and well," said the American Society of Travel Agents, in a written response to a comment made by President Obama this summer, saying the Internet has replaced travel agents. Though recent business has been slow for most travel agencies, some Chicago …
A Wisconsin drive from Sheboygan to Point Beach
Trade the frenetic freeway for a quieter lane with Michigan’s big blue magic — and some real surprises. Famous restrooms, championship surfing, a submarine, sandy beaches and one of the world’s toughest golf courses make this wiggly little 39 mile sprint a real Wisconsin secret …
Fun, affordable getaways to Northwest Indiana
In this tough economic climate, families are looking to get away for a while without going broke. Sometimes it pays to shop around to find vacation deals not too far from home. Several hotels in northwest Indiana have put together some tempting packages to lure …
Summer fun in northwest Indiana
Ongoing Halsted House Tours Main Street, Lowell (219) 696-0641 11a.m. to 3 p.m.; recurring on the first of the month. The Halsted House is the oldest brick home in Lake County; built by Lowell’s founder, Melvin A. Halsted. Inside you will find period furniture and …