Wisconsin’s First State Park

Exploring Wisconsin’s First State Park When you think of Wisconsin’s natural beauty, one of the first places that comes to mind is Interstate State Park, the state’s very first state park, established in 1900. Situated along the St. Croix River, straddling the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota, this park not only boasts stunning views of […]

The Peshtigo Fire

Surviving the Inferno: Personal Account of the Peshtigo Fire As I arrived in Peshtigo on that fateful night of October 8, 1871, I was unprepared for the devastation that would unfold. The fire spread rapidly, consuming everything in its path. The air was thick with heat and smoke, and within hours, the flames had obliterated […]

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers: A Legacy of Passion and Triumph As I walked into Lambeau Field, I felt the electricity in the air, a sense of history and pride that’s almost tangible to every Green Bay Packers fan. Founded in 1919, the Packers are one of the oldest and most successful teams in NFL history, […]

Wisconsin’s Brewery History

Brewed in Wisconsin: A Journey Through the State’s Rich Brewery History Walking through the heart of Wisconsin’s brewing history, I felt the deep connection between the land, its people, and the brewing tradition that has thrived here for nearly two centuries. The earliest breweries in Wisconsin date back to the 1830s, but it was the […]

Wisconsin’s Cranberry Legacy

A Journey Through Wisconsin’s Cranberry Legacy: From Native Harvest to Modern Bogs Walking through Wisconsin’s cranberry bogs, I couldn’t help but feel the deep connection between the land and its people. Native Americans had been harvesting wild cranberries in these marshlands for centuries, a tradition that shaped the region’s agricultural heritage long before commercial production […]

Exploring Wisconsin’s Indigenous Heritage

Wisconsin’s Indigenous Heritage: A Journey Through Native American Tribes Wisconsin’s landscapes are woven with the rich traditions and histories of its Native American tribes. Visiting the homelands of the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Oneida nations felt like stepping into the heartbeat of Wisconsin’s earliest societies. Each tribe has a unique story, stretching from pre-colonial […]

Wisconsin’s Cheese-Making

Early Days of Wisconsin’s Cheese-Making Traditions As I stepped out of the Time Machine, I found myself in a Wisconsin farm town, where the scent of fresh hay and milk drifted through the morning air. I’d traveled to the early 1850s—a time when Wisconsin’s now-iconic cheese industry was just beginning to find its footing. Over […]