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With so many unexpected adventures and places to discover in Wisconsin, why not plan your next vacation right here in our home state? Wandering Wisconsin, a WUWM series with Travel Wisconsin, brings you suggestions for great places to visit throughout the state.
Snowmobiling World Championship Derby Complex CEO Tom Anderson shares about the upcoming snowmobile derby and why Eagle River is a great place for snowmobile enthusiasts to visit this January.
If you're looking for something to keep the kids busy over winter break or a way to fill up a cold winter day, plan a trip to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and the Art Preserve in Sheboygan.
Old World Wisconsin's Halloween Legends & Lore event invites people to learn about Wisconsin's spooky folktales and dark history with three family-friendly weekends.
The 33,000 acres of wetlands at Horicon Marsh supports plants, fish, birds and other wildlife. Visitors can hike, kayak, fish and learn at the marsh.
Wandering Wisconsin visits Road America in Elkhart Lake, which boasts a historic race track and 650 acres of entertainment.
Going camping is a favorite summer pastime for many Wisconsinites. Summer is also a great time to explore Wisconsin’s many scenic waterways. In this month’s Wandering Wisconsin we help you plan a trip where you can do both!
It’s National Dairy Month and so for this month’s Wandering Wisconsin, we're helping you plan a trip to the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc.
We help you plan a road trip on Wisconsin's Great River Road, which snakes along the Mississippi River on the western edge of the state.
What began as a way to raise awareness about the important role that Wisconsin’s dairy farmers play in the state’s economy now draws thousands of people from around the country to Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
There’s an opportunity to see dozens of hot air balloons rise into the sky in unison next month in Hudson, Wisconsin. It’s called the Hot Air Affair, an annual tradition that attracts balloonists and spectators from around the state.
The La Crosse Rotary Lights attracts visitors from around the state and beyond to take in the elaborate display.
It's the Halloween season and there are tons of activities to enjoy around the state. If you're up for a bit of a scare and a good history lesson, then look no further than the Trolley of the Doomed. It's a ghost tour offered by Door County Trolley Inc.
Wisconsin is the largest grower of cranberries in the world, and it’s harvest season. Right now, about 270 cranberry farms in Wisconsin are flooding their fields to harvest the state’s fruit.
Eau Claire has a free sculpture tour with more than 150 pieces of public art. There are also murals and studios to check out there.
You can feel like a kid again at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Visitors are welcomed to a sprawling 64 acre experience that includes shows under the big top, musical performances and a chance to dive into the state's history.
The Mile of Music is a music lovers’ dream come true. You can see 200 artists perform all within one mile of Downtown Appleton over four days and — it's free!
June is National Dairy Month so for this month's Wandering Wisconsin, we're talking cheese.
Marinette County is home to 15 waterfalls and spring is the best season to visit because of the rain and snow melt.
Wandering Wisconsin explores the unique experience the Ice Age Trail, one of the country's 11 National Scenic Trails, has to offer to hikers.
WUWM & Travel Wisconsin brings you suggestions for great places to visit throughout the state each month in Wandering Wisconsin. This month we’re talking about one of the state's National Natural Landmarks, Cave of the Mounds.
For this month's Wandering Wisconsin segment we travel to Riveredge Nature Center in Saukville, WI to explore their many events for maple syrup season.
For this month's Wandering Wisconsin segment, we travel to Hayward, WI to explore an annual outdoor skiing event with historic roots that are centuries old.
For this month's Wandering Wisconsin conversation we take you one of Wisconsin's most unique and eclectic attractions, The House on the Rock.