Wisconsin

Just saw that one of the completed Talgo trainsets from the scrapped Madison–Milwaukee rail project is still sitting unused in Milwaukee, seats wrapped in plastic like it's waiting for a future that never came. I knew Walker killed the project, but I didn’t realize just how much...

This news just broke and it's worth discussing - Lake George, just a 4-hour drive north of NYC, has been recognized as having the most swimmable water in the entire country! For those of us looking for weekend getaways or summer escapes from the city, this pristine lake...

I just came across this interesting piece of news about states reconsidering how they set speed limits. Currently, many places use something called the '85th percentile rule' - basically setting limits based on how fast most people actually drive. But there's growing concern...

Travelers in southeast Wisconsin should be aware that Waukesha County is under a state of emergency due to major flooding along the Fox River. Water levels peaked near 8.8 feet just shy of the 2008 record flooding parks, yards, and driveways. Some roads and bridges have been...

I’ve stayed in plenty of up north cabins in Wisconsin, but nothing prepared me for Canoe Bay. Tucked away on 300 acres with its own 50-acre spring-fed lake, it’s the state’s only Relais & Châteaux property and it feels like stepping into a Frank Lloyd Wright dream. My cottage...

Just got back from a stay at Canoe Bay in northwest Wisconsin, and I think I’ve found my new favorite Midwestern escape. This isn’t your average up north cabin it’s the state’s only Relais & Châteaux resort, tucked away on a private 50-acre lake with architecture inspired by...