Three Legendary Monsters of Wisconsin A hoax, a scam, and the things that nightmares are made of. Wisconsin has a well earned reputation for weirdness. It ranges from cheesehead hats at Green Bay Packer games to truly horrific ( the story behind Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho was based on a person and event in Wisconsin ). I’ve wanted to uncover this story for years but felt I … [Read more...]
Ellison Bluff State Natural Area Door County Wisconsin
The Scenic Overlook We were driving in Door County on HWY 42 north of Sister Bay and just south of Ellison Bay. Those magical words in white on a large brown metal sign that no one who loves beauty can resist. The words “Scenic Overlook.” It had an arrow pointing down a road. I am not sure but I think the name Ellison Bluff County Park or something similar was also … [Read more...]
The Apple Holler Family Farm on I-94
The Apple Holler Family Farm is one of the most popular stops on I-94 between Kenosha and Racine. It's hard to miss the Apple Holler when you pass it on i-94 on weekends. Nearly any weekend will find a crowd of cars parked on the frontage road near it. I've often wondered what could create such crowds that parking guides are needed at a farm. It had to be more than just … [Read more...]
The Wind Point Lighthouse
There is a certain romance about lighthouses. The Wind Point lighthouse captures that romance. Thinking of a lighthouse brings to mind an image of the keeper sounding a horn on a foggy night to warn a ship in danger. Perhaps the image of a keeper rowing out to a rocky island where he alone guards ships from a deadly nighttime peril. The tall white tower of the Wind Point … [Read more...]
Step Into History at the Swiss Historical Village in New Glarus, WI
The Swiss Historical Village in New Glarus, WI offers a great way to see what life was like in Wisconsin history. While the New Glarus museum specializes in the history of the New Glarus Swiss settlement, it also covers a good portion of Wisconsin history too. New Glarus was started in the mid 1800's. The Swiss Historical Village has exhibits from the 1850's to the print shop … [Read more...]