Crystal Ridge Ski Hill Franklin, Wisconsin – The Area’s Best Kept Secret

The Crystal Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area is a very unique ski hill in Milwaukee County.

Crystal Ridge is located in Franklin, WI.

While definitely not a large ski hill, Crystal Ridge may be the only ski hill located in Milwaukee County. Just a minute or two south of the Southridge Mall in Greendale, it makes downhill skiing and snowboarding just a few minutes away from much of the southern part of Milwaukee County. It’s location right at the intersection of Hwy. 36 (also known as Loomis Rd) and 76th Street makes it easy to find.

Why is Crystal Ridge Ski Hill the area’s best kept secret? [Read more...]

The Best Christmas Light Displays In Milwaukee Wisconsin

The top five Christmas light displays in Milwaukee, WI.

Let’s face it, we all like to drive around and look at Christmas lights.

Christmas light at Pere Marquette Park Milwaukee Wisconsin

I’ve gone around looking for the best Christmas lights in the Milwaukee area and taken some photos to help guide you. This list also takes into account that “Christmas feeling” each has. To me, one of the leading spots didn’t actually have the most impressive lights. It did have a wonderful feeling and if I were taking my kids out on a Christmas celebration, I think it has a whole lot more going for it than some that had more impressive lights. I think that’s important. Looking at lights is fun but if some places can create a lasting memory that has more than just lights, I think that might be just as important.

So here is my list of the top 5 Christmas light displays to visit in Milwaukee. [Read more...]

Grant Park Beach South Milwaukee Wisconsin

Grant Park Beach in South Milwaukee, WI

Hidden deep along the along the shores of Lake Michigan, Grant Park Beach is a treasure that is [Read more...]