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...]
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 … [Read more...]
Start A Bakery Tradition With The New Glarus Bakery In Wisconsin
Traditional Swiss bakery is what the New Glarus Bakery is all about. Consider making a visit to the New Glarus Bakery a tradition anytime you are near New Glarus, WI. The New Glarus Bakery has a history dating back to 1910. While ownership changed in 2004, they are still using their Old World recipes to create traditional Swiss pastries, cookies, deserts, and breads. Their … [Read more...]
Fish Creek Wisconsin – One Of Door County’s Finest
Fish Creek, WI is a prime example of all that Door County Wisconsin has to offer. Not only does Fish Creek have it's own representation of nearly any attraction you might expect to find in Door County, it's location places it in an ideal starting spot to visit the rest of the county. Located roughly half way between Sturgeon Bay and Northpoint, WI on Highway 42, the entire … [Read more...]